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Volvo C30 User Manual

Volvo C30
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VOLVO C30
Owners Manual Web Edition

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Volvo C30 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandVolvo
ModelC30
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

00 Introduction

Important information

Guidelines for reading the manual, specifications, options, and how special texts and decals are used.

Volvo and the environment

Volvo's environmental philosophy, fuel consumption, emission control, and reducing environmental impact.

01 Safety

Seatbelts

Information on general use, locking, tensioning, and safety precautions for seatbelts.

Airbag system

Explanation of the airbag system warning symbol and its interaction with other safety systems.

Airbags

Details on the SRS airbag system, its components, and how it functions during collisions.

Activating/deactivating the airbag*

Instructions on how to activate or deactivate the front passenger airbag using the PACOS switch.

Side airbags (SIPS bags)

Information on side impact protection systems (SIPS) and side airbags protecting the chest area.

Inflatable Curtain (IC)

Properties and warnings related to the inflatable curtain (IC) fitted in the headlining.

WHIPS

Details on the whiplash protection system (WHIPS) and its function in rear-end collisions.

When the systems deploy

Information on system activation triggers and recommended actions after airbag deployment.

Crash mode

Explanation of the car's reduced functionality after a collision and how to handle it.

Child safety

Guidelines for safely seating children, including rearward-facing seats and child seat compatibility.

02 Instruments and controls

Overview, left-hand drive cars

Identification of controls and indicators for left-hand drive vehicles.

Overview, right-hand drive cars

Identification of controls and indicators for right-hand drive vehicles.

Driver's door control panel

Details on the power windows and mirror controls located on the driver's door panel.

Combined instrument panel

Explanation of the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and other indicators on the instrument panel.

Indicator and warning symbols

Description of various warning, indicator, and information symbols in the instrument panel.

Information display

Explanation of messages and texts shown on the information display.

Electrical socket

Information on the 12V electrical sockets and cigarette lighter for accessories.

Lighting panel

Controls for headlamp levelling, parking lamps, fog lamps, and fuel filler flap.

Left-hand stalk switch

Operation of direction indicators, main beam, and home safe lighting.

Right-hand stalk switch

Controls for windscreen wipers, washers, and rain sensor.

Cruise control*

Instructions on activating, setting, increasing, decreasing, and disengaging cruise control.

Keypad in the steering wheel*

Functions of the keypad on the steering wheel for audio and phone control.

Steering wheel adjustment, hazard warning flashers

How to adjust the steering wheel and activate hazard warning flashers.

Parking brake

Instructions for applying, disengaging, and parking on a hill with the parking brake.

Power windows

Operation of power windows using manual and automatic controls.

Windows, rearview and door mirrors

Adjusting interior rearview mirror, compass calibration, and door mirror controls.

Power sunroof*

Instructions for opening, closing, and manual operation of the power sunroof.

Personal preferences

Setting personal preferences for clock, climate, and car settings like mirrors and lighting.

HomeLink *

Information on the programmable remote control for garage doors and other devices.

03 Climate control

General information on climate control

Overview of air conditioning, misting windows, ice/snow removal, and refrigerant details.

Air vents in the dashboard

Details on ECC system, sensor locations, side windows, sunroof, acceleration, and condensation.

Manual climate control, AC

Operation of manual climate control functions like fan, recirculation, defroster, and heated seats.

Electronic climate control, ECC*

Functions of electronic climate control including AUTO, fan, recirculation, air quality, defroster, and temp selector.

Air distribution

Explanation of different air distribution modes and their uses for comfort and demisting.

Fuel-driven engine block heater and passenger compartment heater*

Information on parking heater operation, refuelling, battery, and parking on a hill.

Fuel-driven auxiliary heater* (diesel)

Details on the auxiliary heater for diesel engines, its automatic operation, and notes on smoke.

04 Interior

Front seats

Adjusting manual and power seats, memory function, and entry to rear seats.

Interior lighting

Operation of reading lamps, interior lighting, vanity mirror, glovebox, and cargo area lighting.

Storage spaces in the passenger compartment

Locations and types of storage spaces including door panels, console, and glovebox.

Rear seat

Adjusting head restraints, lowering/raising rear seat backrests, and the rear seat armrest.

Cargo area

Instructions for attaching/removing cargo covers, safety nets, and using load retaining eyelets.

05 Locks and alarm

Remote control key with key blade

Details on the remote control key, its functions, loss, immobiliser, and key blade usage.

Active locks

Explanation of active locks for remote control keys with and without key blades.

Keyless drive*

Operation of the keyless system for unlocking, driving, and locking the car.

Battery in remote control key

Procedure for changing the battery in the remote control key.

Locking and unlocking

How to lock/unlock the car from outside, inside, and automatic relocking features.

Alarm*

Information on the alarm system, its triggers, indicators, arming, disarming, and testing.

06 Starting and driving

General

Advice on economical driving, driving in water, and engine/gearbox/cooling system considerations.

Refuelling

Instructions for opening the fuel filler flap, fuel types, and general information on fuel safety.

Alcoguard*

Functionality and operation of the Alcolock system, including breath tests and bypass functions.

Starting the engine

Procedures for starting the engine with automatic and manual gearboxes, including key positions.

Starting the engine – Flexifuel

Starting Flexifuel engines, difficulties, engine block heaters, and fuel adaptation.

Keyless drive*

Operation of the keyless system for starting the car and its antenna locations.

Manual gearbox

Gear positions, gear shift indicator (GSI), reverse gear inhibitor, and clutch pedal use.

Automatic gearbox

Geartronic and Powershift gearbox operation, including gear positions and overheating warnings.

DRIVe Start-Stop*

Functionality of Start/Stop system, auto-stopping/starting the engine, and limitations.

Brake system

Information on brake servo, circuits, dampness effects, ABS, and emergency brake assistance (EBA).

DSTC – Stability and traction control system*

How DSTC helps avoid skidding, active yaw control, spin control, and traction control system operation.

Park Assist*

General information, function, limitations, and cleaning of parking assistance sensors.

BLIS* – Blind Spot Information System

How BLIS helps driver attention to vehicles in blind spots, its operation and limitations.

Towing and recovery

Guidelines for towing and recovery, including start assistance and automatic gearbox towing.

Start assistance

Instructions for jump-starting a car with a donor battery and safety precautions.

Driving with a trailer

Advice on payload, trailer weights, manual and automatic gearbox use when driving with a trailer.

Towing equipment*

Information on towbars, storing the towbar, and trailer cable requirements.

Detachable towbar*

Step-by-step instructions for fitting and removing the detachable towbar.

Loading

Guidelines for loading the cargo area, securing loads, and using load carriers.

Adjusting headlamp pattern

How to adjust headlamp patterns for left/right traffic and Xenon lamp precautions.

07 Wheels and tyres

General

Driving characteristics, tyre designation, speed ratings, new tyre age, and wear indicators.

Tyre pressure

Recommended tyre pressures, checking pressure, and the effect of pressure on fuel economy.

Warning triangle* and spare wheel *

Instructions for using the warning triangle and accessing the spare wheel and jack.

Changing wheels

Step-by-step guide for removing and fitting wheels, including safety precautions.

Emergency puncture repair*

How to use the emergency puncture repair kit for temporary tyre repair and pressure checks.

08 Car care

Cleaning

Instructions for washing the car, cleaning wiper blades, removing bird droppings, and chrome wheels.

Touching up paintwork

Guidance on touching up stone chips and scratches, and preparing the car for paintwork.

Rustproofing

Information on the car's factory rustproofing and maintenance requirements.

09 Maintenance and service

Volvo service

Recommendations for following the Volvo service programme and using authorised workshops.

Self-maintenance

Checks for coolant, engine oil, power steering fluid, washer fluid, and brake fluid levels.

Bonnet and engine compartment

Instructions for opening the bonnet and identifying engine compartment components.

Oils and fluids

Guidance on engine oil grade, checking oil levels, and topping up fluids.

Wiper blades

Instructions for replacing windscreen and rear window wiper blades.

Battery

Information on battery operation, changing the battery, and symbols related to battery safety.

Replacing bulbs

Guides for replacing front, side, and rear bulbs, including warnings for Xenon lamps.

Fuses

Information on fuse locations in the engine and passenger compartments, and how to replace fuses.

11 Specifications

Type designation

Information on vehicle type designation, VIN, engine numbers, and location of labels.

Dimensions and weights

Detailed dimensions, weights, and towing capacities for the vehicle.

Engine specifications

Technical specifications for various engine types, including output, torque, and bore.

Engine oil

Recommendations for engine oil grades for adverse driving conditions and oil change intervals.

Fluids and lubricants

Information on gearbox oil, coolant, refrigerant, brake fluid, power steering fluid, and washer fluid.

Fuel

Details on CO2 emissions, fuel consumption, fuel quality, and tips for reducing consumption.

Wheel and tyres, dimensions and pressure

Approved wheel and tyre combinations, load indexes, speed ratings, and tyre pressures.

Electrical system

Specifications for the battery, bulbs, and their output and type.

Type approval

Certification details for the remote control key and keyless drive systems.

Symbols in the display

Guide to warning, indicator, and information symbols in the instrument panel and console.

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