2013 VOLVO C30 instrument panel

02 Instruments and controls
Left-side steering wheel lever
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68* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Lever positions
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Turn signals, lane change position
Turn signals, position for normal turns
High beam flash
Toggle between high and low beams,
Home Safe lighting
Turn signals
When turning–Move the lever as far up or down as pos-
sible (to position 2) to start the turn signals.
The turn signals will be cancelled automatically
by the movement of the steering wheel, or the
lever can be returned to its initial position by
hand.
When changing lanesThe driver can automatically flash the turn sig-
nals 3 times by:
•Moving the turn signal lever up or down to
position 1 and releasing it.
•Moving the lever up or down to position 2
and immediately back to its original posi-
tion.
NOTE
•This automatic flashing sequence can
be interrupted by immediately moving
the lever in the opposite direction.
•If the turn signal indicator flashes faster
than normal, check for a burned-out
turn signal bulb.
High/low beam headlights
Continuous high beamsSee page 64 for an illustration of the lighting
panel.
1.
Turn the ignition key to at least position II.
2. With the light switch pointing to the symbol
, * or A*, (see the section
"Lighting panel" beginning on page 64, pull
the turn signal lever toward the steering
wheel (position 4) to toggle between high
and low beams.
High beam flashSee page 64 for an illustration of the lighting
panel.
1.
Turn the ignition key to position I.
2.
With the light switch in position
pull
the turn signal lever to position 3 or 4. The
high beams will flash for approximately
1 second.
With the light switch in position
, pull
the turn signal lever to position 3. The high
beams will remain on until the lever is
released.

02 Instruments and controls
Cruise control*
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72* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Engaging the cruise control function
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The cruise control buttons are located on the
left side of the steering wheel hub.
NOTE
This does not set the vehicle's speed.
1.
Press the CRUISE button. CRUISE will
appear in the function display in the center
of the instrument panel.
2.
Press + or – to set the current speed.
CRUISE-ONwill be displayed.
Increasing or decreasing speed
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Use + or – in the following ways to increase or
decrease the vehicle's speed:
1.
Press and hold down + or – until the vehicle
reaches the desired speed. This will
become the set speed when the button is
released.
2.
Press + or – for approximately a half sec-
ond and release the button to increase or
decrease vehicle speed by approximately
1 mph (1.6 km/h).
NOTE
•Cruise control will not function at
speeds below 20 mph (30 km/h).
•Momentary acceleration, for less than
1 minute (e.g. when passing another
car), does not affect cruise control oper-
ation. The car will automatically return
to the previously set speed when the
accelerator pedal is released.
Temporarily disengaging the cruise
control
•Press 0 to temporarily disengage cruise
control.
CRUISEwill appear in the function display. The
currently set speed is stored in the system's
memory.
Cruise control is also automatically
disengaged:
•If the speed drops below approximately
20 mph (30 km/h) when driving uphill.
•When the brake or clutch pedal is
depressed.
•If the gear selector is moved to position N.

02 Instruments and controls
Power windows
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Operation
Control panel in driver's door
Power window controls
The power windows are controlled by buttons
in the arm rests.
•The ignition must be ON (ignition key in
position I, II or the engine running) for the
power windows to function.
•The power windows will also function after
the ignition has been switched off as long
as neither of the front doors has been
opened.
Opening a windowLightly press down the front edge of either of
the buttons (A) to the first detent ("stop") to
open a window to the position of your choice.
WARNING
•Always remove the ignition key when
the vehicle is unattended.
•Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
•Make sure that the windows are com-
pletely unobstructed before they are
operated.
1. Press the front part of any of the buttons
(A) as far down as possible and release to
automatically open the window com-
pletely.
2. To stop the window at any time, pull the
button up.
Closing a window1. Lightly pull up the front edge of any of the
buttons (A) to the first detent ("stop") to
close a window to the position of your
choice.
2. Pull the front part of any of the buttons (A)
up as far as possible and release to auto-
matically close the window completely. Tostop the window at any time, press the
button down.
Power window control – front
passenger's side
The control for the power window in the front
passenger's door operates that window only.

02 Instruments and controls
Mirrors
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.81
Folding the mirrors outFold out the mirrors by pressing down the L
and R buttons at the same time. The mirrors
automatically fold out to the fully extended
position.
Automatic foldingWhen the vehicle is locked/unlocked with the
remote key or with the optional keyless drive
system (see page 131), the power door mirrors
with automatically fold in or out.
NOTE
The door mirrors will not fold out automati-
cally when the vehicle is unlocked if they
were folded in using the buttons on the driv-
er's door control panel.
This function can be activated/deactivated in
Personal settings (see page 84). In the menu
system, go to Car settings…
Mirror fold
on locking.
Return to "neutral" positionIf a mirror has been inadvertently moved (bum-
ped in a parking lot, etc.) from its original (neu-
tral) position, it must be moved back to this
position before automatic folding will function
again.
To do so:1.
Fold in the mirrors by pressing the L and
R mirror control buttons on the driver's
door at the same time.
2.
Fold them out again by pressing the L and
R mirror control buttons.
This returns the mirrors to their original (neutral)
positions.
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)*The Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) is an
information system that indicates the presence
of another vehicle in the side-view mirror's
"blind area." See page 170 for detailed infor-
mation.

02 Instruments and controls
Personal settings
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Control panel
Display
Menu button
Exit button
Enter button
Menu navigation controlsPersonal settings can be made for some of the
car's functions, such as the central locking
system, climate control, and the audio system.
Please refer to page 248 for more information
on the audio functions that can be adjusted.
The settings are presented in the display (A).
To access the menu and adjust settings1.
Press MENU (B).
2.
Scroll to
Car settings… using the menu
navigation control (E).
3.
Press ENTER (D).
4. Select an alternative using the menu navi-
gation control (E).
5. Confirm your selection by pressing
ENTER.
To exit the menu–
Press EXIT (C).
Available settings
Clock adjustTo set the time:
1. Use the number keys or the up/down arrow
keys on the navigation control (E) to
change the hour or minute.2. Select hour(s) or minute(s) to be changed
with the left/right arrow keys.
3.
Press ENTER to start the clock.
NOTE
If you are currently using the 12-hour time
setting, use the up/down arrow keys to
select AM/PM after the minute-setting has
been adjusted.
Lock confirmation lightWhen the car is locked/unlocked with the
remote key, the direction indicators can be
selected to flash to confirm the action. The
alternatives On/Off are available for both lock-
ing and unlocking.
AutolockWhen the car starts to move, the doors and
liftgate can be locked automatically. The alter-
natives On/Off are available.
NOTE
Pulling the handle twice on a door unlocks
and opens that door.
UnlockThere are two alternatives for unlocking:

05 Locks and alarm
Remote key and key blade
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Panic alarm – This button can be used to
attract attention during emergency situa-
tions. To activate the panic alarm, press
and hold the red button for at least 3 sec-
onds or press it twice within 3 seconds.
The turn signals and horn will be activated.
The panic alarm will stop automatically
after 30 seconds. To deactivate, wait
approximately 5 seconds and press the red
button again.
NOTE
This button will NOT unlock the car.
Weak battery in the remote key
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When the battery begins to lose its charge, the
Information symbol in the instrument panel
(see page 56) lights up and
KEY BATTERY
LOW VOLTAGE is shown in the information
display.
Replacing the battery in the remote key
If the range of the transmitter is noticeably
reduced, this indicates that the battery (type
CR 2450, 3V) is weak and should be replaced.
To replace the battery:
1. Place the remote key with the keypad
downward. Pry open the cover with a small
slotted screwdriver.
2. Remove the cover.
CAUTION
When replacing the battery, avoid touching
the electrical circuitry in the other half of the
remote key.
3. Note how the + and – sides of the battery
are positioned on the inside of the cover
(see the underside of the cover).
4. Pry out and replace the battery. Avoid
touching the battery and its contact surfa-
ces with your fingers.
5. Press the cover back into place.The old battery should be disposed of properly
at a recycling center or by a trained and quali-
fied Volvo service technician.
Key blade
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Removing the key blade
The key blade can be removed from the remote
key. When removed, it can be used as follows:
•To lock/unlock the driver’s door
•To lock/unlock the glove compartment,
see page 136.
Removing the key bladeSlide the spring loaded catch to the side.

06 Starting and driving
General information
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•Volvo recommends the use of snow tires
on all four wheels for winter driving – see
the chapter "Wheels and tires."
•To prevent the washer fluid reservoir from
freezing, add washer solvents containing
antifreeze (see page 220 for the location of
the washer fluid reservoir). This is impor-
tant since dirt is often splashed on the
windshield during winter driving, requiring
the frequent use of the washers and wip-
ers. Volvo Washer Solvent should be dilu-
ted as follows: Down to 14 °F (–10 °C):
1 part washer solvent and 4 parts water
Down to 5 °F (–15 °C): 1 part washer sol-
vent and 3 parts water Down to 0 °F
(–18 °C): 1 part washer solvent and 2 parts
water Down to –18 °F (–28 °C): 1 part
washer solvent and 1 part water.
•Use Volvo Teflon Lock Spray in the locks.
NOTE
Avoid using de-icing sprays as they can
cause damage to the locks.
Conserving electrical current
Keep the following in mind to help minimize
battery drain:
•When the engine is not running, avoid turn-
ing the ignition key to position II. Many
electrical systems (the audio system, the
optional navigation system, power win-
dows, etc) will function with the ignition key
in position I. This position reduces drain on
the battery.
•Please keep in mind that using systems,
accessories, etc that consume a great deal
of current when the engine is not running
could result in the battery being completely
drained. Driving or having the engine run-
ning for approximately 15 minutes will help
keep the battery charged.
•The optional 12 volt socket in the cargo
area (certain models only) provides electri-
cal current even with the ignition switched
off, which drains the battery.
NOTE
•If the ignition is switched on, a warning
message will be displayed in the text
window in the instrument panel when
the battery charge is low.
•An energy conserving function
designed into the vehicle's electrical
system will switch off certain functions
or reduce the load on the battery by,
e.g., reducing the audio system's vol-
ume.
Before a long distance trip
It is always worthwhile to have your vehicle
checked at a trained and qualified Volvo serv-
ice technician before driving long distances.
Your trained and qualified Volvo service tech-
nician will also be able to supply you with
bulbs, fuses, spark plugs and wiper blades for
your use in the event that problems occur.
As a minimum, the following items should be
checked before any long trip:
•Check that engine runs smoothly and that
fuel consumption is normal.
•Check for fuel, oil, and fluid leakage.
•Have the transmission oil level checked1.
•Check condition of drive belts.
1To prevent injury from contact with hot surfaces, do not inspect your vehicle's transmission fluid yourself. Have your vehicle's transmission fluid level inspected by a qualified Volvo service technician.

06 Starting and driving
Manual transmission, 6-speed*
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154* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
6-speed manual transmission
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•Depress the clutch pedal completely when
changing gears1
•Remove your foot from the clutch pedal
while driving. The shift pattern should be
followed.
•Overdrive (5th and 6th gears) should be
used as often as possible to help improve
fuel economy.
CAUTION
The transmission’s temperature is moni-
tored to help prevent damage to the trans-
mission or other drivetrain components. If
there is a risk of overheating, the warning
symbol on the instrument panel will illumi-
nate and a text message will be displayed.
Follow the instructions provided there.
Engaging reverse gear, 6-speed
transmission
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Reverse gear should only be engaged from a
complete stop.
NOTE
Reverse gear is electronically blocked to
help prevent it from being selected while the
vehicle is moving forward.
CAUTION
Never shift into reverse while moving for-
ward.
WARNING
An extra mat on the driver's floor can cause
the accelerator, brake, and/or clutch pedal
to catch. Check that the movement of these
pedals is not impeded. Not more than one
protective floor covering may be used at
one time.
1Clutch interlock: The clutch must be fully depressed before the engine can be started. If the clutch is not depressed, it will not be possible to start the engine.