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Volvo 2010 C30 User Manual

Volvo 2010 C30
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VOLVO C30
Owner's manual Web Edition

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Volvo 2010 C30 Specifications

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BrandVolvo
Model2010 C30
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

00 Introduction

General information

Provides general information about operating the vehicle and the manual's structure.

Volvo and the environment

Details Volvo's commitment to environmental care and ways drivers can reduce their impact.

Important warnings

Covers accessory installation safety and driver distraction warnings.

01 Safety

Occupant safety

Discusses Volvo's commitment to safety and provides reminders for safe driving.

Seat belts

Explains how to use, adjust, buckle, and unbuckle seat belts, including pretensioners.

Supplemental Restraint System

Details the SRS system, including warning lights and automatic transmission override.

Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS)

Describes the OWS system, its function, and indicator light status for disabling the front airbag.

Side impact protection airbags

Explains the SIPS airbag system for front seats, its components, and deployment.

Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC)

Details the VIC system, its purpose in side impact collisions, and inflation duration.

Whiplash Protection System

Explains the WHIPS system for front seats to absorb rear collision energy and prevent whiplash.

Crash mode

Describes the CRASH MODE feature and procedures for driving/moving the vehicle after a collision.

Child safety

Provides recommendations for child seating and restraint systems, including ISOFIX/LATCH.

Child restraint systems

Classifies child restraint systems (infant, convertible, booster) and general installation information.

Infant seats

Explains how to secure an infant seat with a seat belt, including warnings about front passenger placement.

Convertible seats

Details how to secure a convertible seat with a seat belt, and its forward/rearward facing positions.

Booster cushions

Recommends booster cushions for older children and how to secure them with a seat belt.

ISOFIX lower anchors

Explains how to access and use ISOFIX lower child seat anchors for installation.

Top tether anchors

Describes how to use top tether anchorages for securing child restraints.

Child restraint registration and recalls

Advises on registering child restraints for recalls and provides contact information for safety information.

02 Instruments and controls

Instrument overview

Provides an overview of the vehicle's interior controls and instruments with numbered references.

Instrument panel

Details the speedometer, tachometer, warning symbols, and information display on the instrument panel.

Indicator and warning symbols

Explains the function and behavior of various indicator and warning lights in the instrument panel.

Symbols – instrument panel

Describes specific symbols on the instrument panel, including malfunction, ABS, and fuel level warning lights.

Information display

Explains how messages are displayed and how to read and erase them using the READ button.

12-volt sockets

Details the location and usage of 12-volt sockets for auxiliary equipment and cigarette lighters.

Lighting panel

Explains the operation of parking lights, headlights, brake lights, and fog lights.

Left-side steering wheel lever

Describes the functions of the left-side steering wheel lever for turn signals and high/low beam headlights.

Trip computer

Explains how to use the trip computer to display fuel consumption, average speed, and miles to empty.

Cruise control*

Details how to engage, disengage, and use the cruise control function for maintaining speed.

Right-side steering wheel lever

Explains the operation of windshield wipers, washers, and headlight washers.

Steering wheel adjustment, Hazard warning flashers

Covers how to adjust the steering wheel and use hazard warning flashers for emergencies.

Parking brake

Explains how to apply and release the parking brake, including parking on hills.

Power windows

Details how to open and close power windows, including automatic operation and safety warnings.

Mirrors

Explains rearview mirror functions, compass calibration, and power door mirror operation.

Power moonroof*

Describes the operation of the power moonroof, including sliding and tilt positions.

Personal settings

Explains how to adjust personal settings for car functions like central locking and clock.

HomeLink® Wireless Control System*

Details how to program the HomeLink system to operate garage doors and other devices.

03 Climate

General information

Details air conditioning, fog prevention, climate control maintenance, and refrigerant information.

Air vents

Explains how to operate dashboard air vents for airflow control and defrosting.

Manual climate control

Covers manual climate system functions like blower, recirculation, defroster, and temperature selection.

Electronic Climate Control (ECC)*

Details ECC functions including Auto mode, blower speed, recirculation, defroster, and heated seats.

Air distribution

Explains different air distribution modes for defrosting, heating, and cooling the cabin.

04 Interior

Front seats

Covers manual and power seat adjustments, head restraint adjustment, and accessing the rear seat.

Interior lighting

Explains interior lighting functions like courtesy lights, reading lights, and vanity mirror lighting.

Storage compartments

Details various storage compartments, including glove compartment, CD storage, and cup holders.

Rear seat

Explains how to fold down rear seat backrests and operate the rear seat armrest.

Cargo area

Covers load anchoring eyelets, cargo area covers, and installing/removing the cargo area net.

05 Locks and alarm

Remote key and key blade

Details remote key functions, immobilizer, key blade removal, and replacing the battery.

Keyless drive*

Explains keyless locking/unlocking, starting the vehicle, and handling calls via Bluetooth.

Locking and unlocking

Covers locking/unlocking the vehicle from the inside and locking the glove compartment.

Alarm*

Describes the alarm system, indicator light, arming/disarming procedures, and temporarily turning off sensors.

06 Starting and driving

General information

Covers economical driving, weight distribution, driving through water, and cold weather precautions.

Fuel requirements

Details octane rating, fuel formulations, additives, unleaded fuel, and refueling procedures.

Ignition switch

Explains the different ignition switch positions and their functions.

Starting the vehicle

Provides instructions for starting the engine, including cold starts and transmission engagement.

Starting the vehicle with keyless drive*

Details how to start the vehicle using the keyless drive system and ignition key.

Manual transmission, 6-speed*

Explains how to engage gears, use overdrive, and cautions for manual transmission.

Automatic transmission*

Describes shiftgate positions, manual shifting (Geartronic), cold starts, kickdown, and safety functions.

Shiftlock override

Explains how to manually override the shiftlock system to move the gear selector from Park.

Brake system

Covers brake circuit malfunctions, power brake function, and severe strain on brakes.

Stability system

Details the Dynamic Stability Traction Control (DSTC) system, traction control, and spin control functions.

Towing

Provides instructions for emergency towing and towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground.

Jump starting

Explains the procedure for jump-starting a vehicle's dead battery and safety warnings.

Transporting loads

Offers guidance on loading the vehicle, using load carriers, and weight distribution.

Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)*

Explains the BLIS system, its function, limitations, and how it works in different conditions.

Park assist*

Details the park assist system's function, activation/deactivation, and audible signals.

07 Wheels and tires

General information

Provides general information about tires, tire age, and improving tire economy.

Tire inflation

Explains how to check tire pressure, cold vs. hot tire pressure, and warnings about under-inflation.

Inflation pressure—U.S. models

Provides a table with recommended cold tire pressures for U.S. models based on tire size.

Inflation pressure—Canadian models

Provides a table with recommended cold tire pressures for Canadian models based on tire size.

Tire designations

Explains the markings and codes found on tire sidewalls, including DOT numbers and speed ratings.

Glossary of tire terminology

Defines various terms related to tires, wheels, and their components for better understanding.

Vehicle loading

Guides on determining correct load limits, considering curb weight, capacity weight, and axle loads.

Uniform tire quality gradings

Explains tire quality grades for Treadwear, Traction, and Temperature, and their implications.

Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires

Provides guidance on using snow chains, snow tires, and studded tires for winter driving.

Temporary spare

Details the use, limitations, and warnings associated with the temporary spare tire.

Wheel nuts

Explains the different types of wheel nuts for steel and aluminum wheels and lockable nuts.

Changing a wheel

Provides step-by-step instructions on how to change a vehicle tire safely.

Tire Sealing System

Explains how to access, use, and stow the tire sealing system for temporary tire repair.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Details the TPMS function, how it detects low pressure, malfunction indicators, and changing wheels.

08 Car care

Washing and cleaning the car

Offers tips on washing the car, including exterior components, special cautions, and lighting.

Paint touch up

Guides on touching up minor paint damage, stone chips, scratches, and deep scratches.

09 Maintenance and servicing

Volvo maintenance

Advises following the maintenance program and lists applicable warranties and emissions information.

Maintaining your car

Details owner maintenance tasks to be performed between scheduled services and hoisting the vehicle.

Hood

Explains how to open the vehicle's hood safely and securely.

Engine compartment

Identifies key components located in the engine compartment, including the cooling fan warning.

Engine oil

Covers checking and adding engine oil, oil specifications, and viscosity, with warnings about low oil levels.

Fluids

Details washer fluid, coolant, brake fluid, and power steering fluid levels and types.

Wiper blades

Provides instructions for replacing windshield and liftgate wiper blades.

Battery

Covers battery maintenance, checking fluid levels, cable connections, and safety warnings.

Replacing bulbs

Explains how to replace various bulbs, including headlight housings and low beam bulbs.

Fuses

Guides on how to replace fuses, identifying blown fuses, and warnings about using correct amperage.

10 Audio

Audio functions

Details audio system controls, selecting sound sources like AUX, and adjusting volume.

Radio functions

Explains how to tune, store, and scan radio stations, including HD Radio and Sirius satellite radio.

CD player/CD changer

Covers playing CDs, navigating tracks, fast-forward/backward functions, and compact disc care.

Audio menu

Lists the available menu options for audio settings, including radio, CD, and AUX functions.

Bluetooth® hands-free connection

Explains how to set up, activate, connect, and use a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone for hands-free communication.

11 Specifications

Label information

Identifies various labels on the vehicle, including model plate, safety standards, loads, and tire pressures.

Dimensions and weights

Provides detailed dimensions of the vehicle and weight capacities for load limits.

Fuel, oils, and fluids

Lists specifications and capacities for fuel, engine oil, transmission oil, coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid.

Engine oil

Details engine oil specifications, volume, viscosity, and recommendations, including API symbols.

Engine specifications

Lists engine specifications such as output, torque, displacement, bore, stroke, and spark plugs.

Electrical system

Covers the 12-volt system, battery specifications, and bulb types used in the car.

Three-way catalytic converter

Provides general information about the three-way catalytic converter and its function.

Volvo programs

Details Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance and technician certification information.

12 Index

Index

An alphabetical list of topics and their corresponding page numbers for quick reference.

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