Get Introduction Guide for Volvo C30 4 Door First Generation (2006-2013)

Introduction

Important information

Contacting Volvo

In the USA:

About this manual

Decals

There are various types of decals in the vehicle

whose purpose is to provide important infor-

mation in a clear and concise way. The impor-

tance of these decals is explained as follows,

in descending order of importance.

Before you operate your vehicle for the first

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time, please familiarize yourself with the

information found in the chapters "Instru-

ments and controls" and "Starting and

driving."

Volvo Cars of North America, LLC

Customer Care Center

1 Volvo Drive,

Risk of injury

Information contained in the balance of the

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P.O. Box 914

manual is extremely useful and should be

read after operating the vehicle for the first

time.

Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647

1-800-458-1552

The manual is structured so that it can be

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www.volvocars.us

used for reference. For this reason, it

should be kept in the vehicle for ready

access.

In Canada:

Volvo Cars of Canada Corp

National Customer Service

175 Gordon Baker Road

North York, Ontario M2H 2N7

1-800-663-8255

Footnotes

Certain pages of this manual contain informa-

tion in the form of footnotes at the bottom of

the page. This information supplements the

text that the footnote number refers to (a letter

is used if the footnote refers to text in a table).

G031590

Display texts

www.volvocars.ca

There are several displays in the driver’s field

of vision that show messages generated by

various systems and functions in the vehicle.

These texts are indicated in the Owner’s Man-

ual by being in slightly larger type than the sur-

rounding text and are printed in gray, (for

example: Change doors unlock setting).

Black ISO symbols on a yellow warning back-

ground, white text/image on a black back-

ground. Decals of this type are used to indicate

potential danger. Ignoring a warning of this

type could result in serious injury or death.

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Important information

Risk of damage to the vehicle

Information

Types of lists used in the manual

Procedures

Procedures (step-by-step instructions), or

actions that must be carried out in a certain

order, are arranged in numbered lists in this

manual.

If there is a series of illustrations associated

with step-by-step instructions, each step

in the procedure is numbered in the same

way as the corresponding illustration.

Lists in which letters are used can be found

with series of illustrations in cases where

the order in which the instructions are car-

ried out is not important.

Arrows with or without numbers are used

to indicate the direction of a movement.

White ISO symbols and white text/image on a

black or blue warning background and space

for a message. If the information on decals of

this type is ignored, damage to the vehicle

could result.

White ISO symbols and white text/image on a

black background. These decals provide gen-

eral information.

Arrows containing letters are used to indi-

cate movement.

If there are no illustrations associated with a

step-by-step list, the steps in the procedure

are indicated by ordinary numbers.

NOTE

The decals shown in the Owner’s Manual

are examples only and are not intended to

be reproductions of the decals actually used

in the vehicle. The purpose is to give an indi-

cation of how they look and their approxi-

mate location in the vehicle. The applicable

information for your particular vehicle can

be found on the respective decals in the

vehicle.

Position lists

Red circles containing a number are used

in general overview illustrations in which

certain components are pointed out. The

corresponding number is also used in the

position list's description of the various

components.

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Important information

Bullet lists

NOTE

WARNING

Bullets are used to differentiate a number of

components/functions/points of information

that can be listed in random order.

CALIFORNIA proposition 65

All information, illustrations and specifi-

cations contained in this manual are

based on the latest product information

available at the time of publication.

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Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,

and certain vehicle components contain or

emit chemicals known to the state of Cali-

fornia to cause cancer, and birth defects or

other reproductive harm. In addition, certain

fluids contained in vehicles and certain

products of component wear contain or

emit chemicals known to the State of Cali-

fornia to cause cancer, and birth defects or

other reproductive harm.

For example:

Volvo reserves the right to make model

changes at any time, or to change spec-

ifications or design without notice and

without incurring obligation.

Coolant

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Engine oil

Continued

ꢀ ꢀThis symbol can be found at the lower right

corner of an odd-numbered (right-hand) page

to indicate that the current topic is continued

on the following page.

Do not export your Volvo to another

country before investigating that coun-

try's applicable safety and emission

control requirements. In some cases it

may be difficult or impossible to comply

with these requirements. Modifications

to the emission control system(s) may

render your Volvo not certifiable for

legal operation in the U.S., Canada and

other countries.

WARNING

Options and accessories

Optional or accessory equipment described in

this manual is indicated by an asterisk.

Certain components of this vehicle such as

air bag modules, seat belt pretensioners,

adaptive steering columns, and button cell

batteries may contain Perchlorate material.

Special handling may apply for service or

vehicle end of life disposal.

Optional or accessory equipment may not be

available in all countries or markets. Please

note that some vehicles may be equipped dif-

ferently, depending on special legal require-

ments.

See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/

perchlorate.

WARNING

If your vehicle is involved in an accident,

unseen damage may affect its drivability

and safety.

Contact your Volvo retailer for additional infor-

mation.

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Important information

Shiftlock (automatic transmission)

When your vehicle is parked, the gear selector

is locked in the P (Park) position. To release the

selector from this position, turn the ignition key

to position II (or start the engine), depress the

brake pedal, press the button on the front side

of the gear selector and move the selector from

P (Park).

Points to keep in mind

Volvo Structural Parts Statement

Do not export your Volvo to another coun-

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Volvo has always been and continues to be a

leader in automotive safety. Volvo engineers

and manufactures vehicles designed to help

protect vehicle occupants in the event of a col-

lision.

try before investigating that country's

applicable safety and exhaust emission

requirements. In some cases it may be dif-

ficult or impossible to comply with these

requirements. Modifications to the emis-

sion control system(s) may render your

Volvo not certifiable for legal operation in

the U.S., Canada and other countries.

Volvos are designed to absorb the impact of a

collision. This energy absorption system

including, but not limited to, structural compo-

nents such as bumper reinforcement bars,

bumper energy absorbers, frames, rails, fender

aprons, A-pillars, B-pillars and body panels

must work together to maintain cabin integrity

and protect the vehicle occupants.

Keylock (automatic transmission)

When you switch off the ignition, the gear

selector must be in the P (Park) position before

the remote key can be removed from the igni-

tion switch.

All information, illustrations and specifica-

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tions contained in this manual are based on

the latest product information available at

the time of publication. Please note that

some vehicles may be equipped differ-

ently, depending on special legal require-

ments. Optional equipment described in

this manual may not be available in all mar-

kets.

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

The supplemental restraint system including

but not limited to air bags, side curtain air bags,

and deployment sensors work together with

the above components to provide proper tim-

ing for air bag deployment.

The ABS system in your vehicle performs a

self-diagnostic test when the vehicle first rea-

ches the speed of approximately 12 mph

(20 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsate several

times and a sound may be audible from the

ABS control module. This is normal.

Volvo reserves the right to make model

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changes at any time, or to change specifi-

cations or design without notice and with-

out incurring obligation.

Due to the above, Volvo Cars of North America

does not support the use of aftermarket, alter-

native or anything other than original Volvo

parts for collision repair.

Fuel filler door

Press the button on the light switch panel (see

the illustration on page 67) when the vehicle

is at a standstill to unlock the fuel filler door.

Please note that the fuel filler door will remain

unlocked until the vehicle begins to move for-

ward. An audible click will be heard when the

fuel filler door relocks.

In addition Volvo does not support the use or

re-use of structural components from an exist-

ing vehicle that has been previously damaged.

Although these parts may appear equivalent, it

is difficult to tell if the parts have been previ-

ously replaced with non-OE parts or if the part

has been damaged as a result of a prior colli-

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Important information

sion. The quality of these used parts may also

have been affected due to environmental

exposure.

Information on the Internet

Additional information about your vehicle is

available at www.volvocars.com.

In order to read a QR code, a QR reader is nec-

essary, which is available as an app for a num-

ber of different cell phone and can be down-

loaded from the App Store or Android Market.

QR code

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Environment

continuous environmental refinement of con-

ventional gasoline-powered internal combus-

tion engines, Volvo is actively looking at

Volvo and the environment

Recycling

As part of Volvo’s commitment to the environ-

ment, it is essential for the vehicle to be recy-

cled in an environmentally sound way. Almost

the entire vehicle can be recycled and for that

reason, the vehicle’s final owner is requested

to contact a Volvo retailer for information about

approved and certified recycling facilities.

Volvo is committed to the well being of its cus-

tomers. As a natural part of this commitment,

we care about the environment in which we all

live. Caring for the environment means an

everyday involvement in reducing our environ-

mental impact. Volvo's environmental activities

are based on a holistic view, which means we

consider the overall environmental impact of a

product throughout its complete life cycle. In

this context, design, production, product use,

and recycling are all important considerations.

In production, Volvo has partly or completely

phased out several chemicals including CFCs,

lead chromates, asbestos, and cadmium; and

reduced the number of chemicals used in our

plants 50% since 1991.

advanced technology alternative-fuel vehicles.

When you drive a Volvo, you become our part-

ner in the work to lessen the car's impact on

the environment. To reduce your vehicle's

environmental impact, you can:

FSC

Maintain proper air pressure in your tires.

Tests have shown decreased fuel econ-

omy with improperly inflated tires.

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Follow the recommended maintenance

schedule in your Warranty and Service

Records Information booklet.

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Drive at a constant speed whenever pos-

sible.

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Volvo was the first in the world to introduce into

production a three-way catalytic converter with

a Lambda sond, now called the heated oxygen

sensor, in 1976. The current version of this

highly efficient system reduces emissions of

harmful substances (CO, HC, NOx) from the

exhaust pipe by approximately 95 – 99% and

the search to eliminate the remaining emis-

sions continues. Volvo is the only automobile

manufacturer to offer CFC-free retrofit kits for

the air conditioning system of all models as far

back as the 1975 model 240. Advanced elec-

tronic engine controls and cleaner fuels are

bringing us closer to our goal. In addition to

See a trained and qualified Volvo service

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technician as soon as possible for inspec-

tion if the check engine (malfunction indi-

cator) light illuminates, or stays on after the

vehicle has started.

The FSC (Forest Stewardship Council ) sym-

bol indicates that the wood pulp used in this

publication comes from FSC certified forests

and other responsible sources.

Properly dispose of any vehicle-related

waste such as used motor oil, used batter-

ies, brake pads, etc.

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When cleaning your vehicle, please use

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genuine Volvo car care products. All Volvo

car care products are formulated to be

environmentally friendly.

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Important warnings

cellular telephone use by a driver while the

vehicle is moving.

Accessories that have not been approved

by Volvo may or may not be specifically

tested for compatibility with your vehicle.

Additionally, an inexperienced installer

may not be familiar with some of your car's

systems.

Driver distraction

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A driver has a responsibility to do everything

possible to ensure his or her own safety and

the safety of passengers in the vehicle and oth-

ers sharing the roadway. Avoiding distractions

is part of that responsibility.

If your vehicle is equipped with a naviga-

tion system, set and make changes to your

travel itinerary only with the vehicle parked.

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Never program your audio system while

the vehicle is moving. Program radio pre-

sets with the vehicle parked, and use your

programmed presets to make radio use

quicker and simpler.

Any of your car's performance and safety

systems could be adversely affected if you

install accessories that Volvo has not tes-

ted, or if you allow accessories to be instal-

led by someone unfamiliar with your vehi-

cle.

Driver distraction results from driver activities

that are not directly related to controlling the

vehicle in the driving environment. Your new

Volvo is, or can be, equipped with many fea-

ture-rich entertainment and communication

systems. These include hands-free cellular tel-

ephones, navigation systems, and multipur-

pose audio systems. You may also own other

portable electronic devices for your own con-

venience. When used properly and safely, they

enrich the driving experience. Improperly used,

any of these could cause a distraction.

Never use portable computers or personal

digital assistants while the vehicle is mov-

ing.

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Damage caused by unapproved or

improperly installed accessories may not

be covered by your new vehicle warranty.

See your Warranty and Service Records

Information booklet for more warranty

information. Volvo assumes no responsi-

bility for death, injury, or expenses that

may result from the installation of non-gen-

uine accessories.

Accessory installation

We strongly recommend that Volvo owners

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install only genuine, Volvo-approved

accessories, and that accessory installa-

tions be performed only by a trained and

qualified Volvo service technician.

For all of these systems, we want to provide the

following warning that reflects the strong Volvo

concern for your safety. Never use these devi-

ces or any feature of your vehicle in a way that

distracts you from the task of driving safely.

Distraction can lead to a serious accident. In

addition to this general warning, we offer the

following guidance regarding specific newer

features that may be found in your vehicle:

Genuine Volvo accessories are tested to

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ensure compatibility with the performance,

safety, and emission systems in your vehi-

cle. Additionally, a trained and qualified

Volvo service technician knows where

accessories may and may not be safely

installed in your Volvo. In all cases, please

consult a trained and qualified Volvo serv-

ice technician before installing any acces-

sory in or on your vehicle.

Never use a hand-held cellular telephone

while driving. Some jurisdictions prohibit

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