child lock VOLVO C30 2009 Owner´s Manual

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01 SafetySeat belts
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Using seat belts
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Adjusting the seat beltSeat belts should always be worn by all occu-
pants of your vehicle. Children should be prop-
erly restrained, using an infant, car, or booster
seat determined by age, weight and height.
Volvo also believes no child should sit in the
front seat of a vehicle.
Most states and provinces make it mandatory
for occupants of a vehicle to use seat belts.Seat belt pretensionersAll seat belts are equipped with pretensioners
that reduce slack in the belts. These preten-
sioners are triggered in situations where the
front or side impact airbags deploy, and in cer-tain impacts from the rear. The front seat belts
also include a tension reducing device which,
in the event of a collision, limits the peak forces
exerted by the seat belt on the occupant.
Buckling a seat beltPull the belt out far enough to insert the latch
plate into the receptacle until a distinct click is
heard. The seat belt retractor is normally
"unlocked" and you can move freely, provided
that the shoulder belt is not pulled out too far.
NOTE
The seat belt is easiest to reach by grasping
it near the lower seat belt guide, not over the
shoulder.The retractor will lock up as follows:•
if the belt is pulled out rapidly

during braking and acceleration

if the vehicle is leaning excessively

when driving in turns
When wearing the seat belt remember:•
The belt should not be twisted or turned.

The lap section of the belt must be posi-
tioned low on the hips (not pressing against
the abdomen).

Make sure that the shoulder belt is rolled
up into its retractor and that the shoulder
and lap belts are taut.
Unbuckling the seat belt•
To remove the seat belt, press the red sec-
tion on the seat belt receptacle. Before
exiting the vehicle, check that the seat belt
retracts fully after being unbuckled. If nec-
essary, guide the belt back into the retrac-
tor slot.WARNING
Never use a seat belt for more than one
occupant. Never wear the shoulder portion
of the belt under the arm, behind the back
or otherwise out of position. Such use could
cause injury in the event of an accident. As
seat belts lose much of their strength when
exposed to violent stretching, they should
be replaced after any collision, even if they
appear to be undamaged.

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01 SafetyOccupant Weight Sensor (OWS)
0128
example by altering or adapting the driver's or
front passenger's seat(s) and/or airbag sys-
tems, please contact Volvo at:
In the USA
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC
Customer Care Center
P.O. Box 914 Rockleigh, New Jersey
07647-0914
1-800-458-1552
In Canada
Volvo Cars of Canada Corp.
National Customer Service
175 Gordon Baker Road North York, Ontario
M2H 2N7
1-800-663-8255
WARNING

No objects that add to the total weight
on the seat should be placed on the
front passenger's seat. If a child is
seated in the front passenger's seat
with any additional weight, this extra
weight could cause the OWS system to
enable the airbag, which might cause it
to deploy in the event of a collision,
thereby injuring the child.

The seat belt should never be wrapped
around an object on the front passeng-
er's seat. This could interfere with the
OWS system's function.

The front passenger's seat belt should
never be used in a way that exerts more
pressure on the passenger than normal.
This could increase the pressure exer-
ted on the weight sensor by a child, and
could result in the airbag being enabled,
which might cause it to deploy in the
event of a collision, thereby injuring the
child.
WARNING
Keep the following points in mind with
respect to the OWS system. Failure to follow
these instructions could adversely affect the
system's function and result in serious injury
to the occupant of the front passenger's
seat:•
The full weight of the front seat passen-
ger should always be on the seat cush-
ion. The passenger should never lift
him/herself off the seat cushion using
the armrest in the door or the center
console, by pressing the feet on the
floor, by sitting on the edge of the seat
cushion, or by pressing against the
backrest in a way that reduces pressure
on the seat cushion. This could cause
OWS to disable the passenger's side
front airbag.

Do not place any type of object on the
front passenger's seat in such a way
that jamming, pressing, or squeezing
occurs between the object and the front
seat, other than as a direct result of the
correct use of the Automatic Locking
Retractor/Emergency Locking Retrac-
tor (ALR/ELR) seat belt, see page 36.

No objects should be placed under the
front passenger's seat. This could inter-
fere with the OWS system's function.

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01 SafetyChild safety
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Automatic Locking Retractor/
Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/
ELR)To make child seat installation easier, each
seat belt (except for the driver's belt) is equip-
ped with a locking mechanism to help keep the
seat belt taut.When attaching the seat belt to a child
seat:1. Attach the seat belt to the child seat
according to the child seat manufacturer's
instructions.
2. Pull the seat belt out as far as possible.
3. Insert the seat belt latch plate into the
buckle (lock) in the usual way.
4. Release the seat belt and pull it taut around
the child seat.
A sound from the seat belt retractor will be
audible at this time and is normal. The belt will
now be locked in place. This function is auto-
matically disabled when the seat belt is
unlocked and the belt is fully retracted.
WARNING
Do not use child safety seats or child
booster cushions/backrests in the front
passenger's seat. We also recommend that
children who have outgrown these devices
sit in the rear seat with the seat belt properly
fastened.Volvo's recommendationsWhy does Volvo believe that no child should sit
in the front seat of a car? It's quite simple really.
A front airbag is a very powerful device
designed, by law, to help protect an adult.
Because of the size of the airbag and its speed
of inflation, a child should never be placed in
the front seat, even if he or she is properly bel-
ted or strapped into a child safety seat. Volvo
has been an innovator in safety for over sev-
enty-five years, and we'll continue to do our
part. But we need your help. Please remember
to put your children in the back seat, and
buckle them up.Volvo has some very specific
recommendations:•
Always wear your seat belt.

Airbags are a SUPPLEMENTAL safety
device which, when used with a three-
point seat belt can help reduce serious
injuries during certain types of accidents.Volvo recommends that you do not dis-
connect the airbag system in your vehicle.

Volvo strongly recommends that everyone
in the vehicle be properly restrained.

Volvo recommends that ALL occupants
(adults and children) shorter than 4 feet
7 inches (140 cm) be seated in the back
seat of any vehicle with a front passenger
side airbag.

Drive safely!

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01 SafetyInfant seats
01``39 Securing an infant seat with a seat belt
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Do not place the infant seat in the front passeng-
er's seat
NOTE
Refer to pages 44–45 for information on
securing a child restraint using ISOFIX lower
anchors and/or top tether anchorages.
WARNING
•An infant seat must be in the rear-facing
position only.•The infant seat should not be positioned
behind the driver's seat unless there is
adequate space for safe installation.
1. Place the infant seat in the rear seat of the
vehicle.
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Positioning the seat belt through the infant seat2. Attach the seat belt to the infant seat
according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
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Fasten the seat belt
WARNING
A child seat should never be used in the
front passenger seat of any vehicle with a
front passenger airbag – not even if the
"Passenger airbag off" symbol near the
rear-view mirror is illuminated (on vehicles
equipped with Occupant Weight Sensor). If
the severity of an accident were to cause the
airbag to inflate, this could lead to serious
injury or death to a child seated in this posi-
tion.3. Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch
plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinct
click is audible.

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01 SafetyInfant seats
0140
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Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt4. Pull the shoulder section of the seat belt
out as far as possible to activate the belt's
automatic locking function.
NOTE
The locking retractor will automatically
release when the seat belt is unbuckled and
allowed to retract fully.5. Press the infant seat firmly in place, let the
seat belt retract and pull it taut. A sound
from the seat belt retractor's automatic
locking function will be audible at this timeand is normal. The seat belt should now be
locked in place.
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Ensure that the seat is securely in place
WARNING
It should not be possible to move the child
restraint more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) in any
direction.6. Push and pull the infant seat to ensure that
it is held securely in place by the seat belt.
7. The infant seat can be removed by unbuck-
ling the seat belt and letting it retract com-
pletely.

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01 SafetyConvertible seats
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Fasten the seat belt2. Attach the seat belt to the convertible seat
according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
3. Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch
plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinct
click is audible.
4. Pull the shoulder section of the seat belt
out as far as possible to activate the belt's
automatic locking function.
NOTE
The locking retractor will automatically
release when the seat belt is unbuckled and
allowed to retract fully.5. Press the convertible seat firmly in place,
let the seat belt retract and pull it taut. A
sound from the seat belt retractor's auto-
matic locking function will be audible at this
time and is normal. The seat belt should
now be locked in place.
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Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt6. Push and pull the convertible seat to
ensure that it is held securely in place by
the seat belt.
WARNING
It should not be possible to move the child
restraint more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) in any
direction.The convertible seat can be removed by
unbuckling the seat belt and letting it retract
completely.
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Ensure that the seat is securely in place

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01 Safety
Booster cushions
0143 Securing a booster cushion
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Position the child correctly on the booster cushion
and fasten the seat belt
WARNING
A child seat should never be used in the
front passenger seat of any vehicle with a
front passenger airbag – not even if thePassenger airbag off
symbol near the
rear-view mirror is illuminated (on vehicles
equipped with Occupant Weight Sensor). If
the severity of an accident were to cause the
airbag to inflate, this could lead to serious
injury or death to a child seated in this posi-
tion.
Booster cushions are recommended for chil-
dren who have outgrown convertible seats.
1. Place the booster cushion in the rear seat
of the vehicle.
2. With the child properly seated on the
booster cushion, attach the seat belt to or
around the cushion according to the man-
ufacturer's instructions.
3. Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch
plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinct
click is audible.
4. Ensure that the seat belt is pulled taut and
fits snugly around the child.
WARNING

The hip section of the three-point seat
belt must fit snugly across the child's
hips, not across the stomach.

The shoulder section of the three-point
seat belt should be positioned across
the chest and shoulder.

The shoulder belt must never be placed
behind the child's back or under the
arm.

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07 Wheels and tires
Tire Sealing System
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NOTE

After use, the sealing compound bottle,
the hose, and certain other system
components must be replaced. Please
consult your Volvo retailer for replace-
ment parts.

If the sealing compound bottle’s expi-
ration date has passed, please take it to
a Volvo retailer or a recycling station
that can properly dispose of harmful
substances.
Inflating tiresThe tire sealing system can be used to inflate
the tires. To do so:
1. Park the car in a safe place.
2. The compressor should be switched off.
Ensure that the on/off switch is in posi-
tion0 (the 0 side of the switch should be
pressed down).
3. Take out the electrical wire and hose.
4. Remove the valve cap from the tire’s infla-
tion valve and screw the hose connector
onto the valve as tightly as possible by
hand.
5. Connect the electrical wire to the nearest
12-volt socket in the vehicle.6. Start the vehicle’s engine.
WARNING
•The vehicle’s engine should be running
when the tire sealing system is used to
avoid battery drain. Therefore, be sure
the vehicle is parked in a well ventilated
place, or outdoors, before using the sys-
tem.•Children should never be left unattended
in the vehicle when the engine is running.
7. Check the tire’s inflation pressure on the
gauge. Switch off the compressor briefly to
get a clear reading from the pressure
gauge.
8. Refer to the tire inflation tables for the cor-
rect inflation pressure. If the tire needs to
be inflated, start the tire sealing system’s
compressor (press the on/off switch to
position I). If necessary, release air from the
tire by turning the air release knob coun-
terclockwise.
CAUTION
The compressor should not be used for
more than 10 minutes at a time to avoid
overheating.
9. Turn off the compressor (press the on/off
switch to position 0) when the correct infla-
tion pressure has been reached.
10. Unscrew the hose from the tire’s inflation
valve and reinstall the valve cap.
11. Disconnect the electrical wire from the
12-volt socket.

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12 Index
12
267
CCapacities, fluids..................................... 257
Capacity weight............................... 175, 255
Cargo area
steel grid............................................. 113
Cargo area cover.............................113, 114
Cargo area net......................................... 115
Catalytic converter, three-way................. 264
CD changer.............................................. 239
CD player................................................. 239
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 244
Central locking system - remote control. 118
Chains...................................................... 177
Changing a wheel.................................... 181
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 46
Child restraint systems.............................. 37
booster cushions.................................. 43
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 44
top tether anchors................................ 45
Child safety................................................ 35
booster cushions.................................. 43
child restraint systems.......................... 37Climate system
air distribution....................................... 99
air vents................................................ 92
Electronic Climate Control.................... 96
manual climate control......................... 93
passenger compartment filter.............. 90
refrigerant.....................................90, 257
Climate system, general information......... 90
Clock
setting...................................................82
Coat hanger............................................. 108
Cold weather precautions........................ 135
Compact disc care..................................241
Compass in rearview mirror....................... 77
Conserving electrical current................... 136
Coolant.................................................... 257
changing............................................. 208
checking level of................................. 208
Courtesy lighting...................................... 106
Crash mode............................................... 34
Cruise control............................................ 69
Cup holders.....................................107, 109
Curb weight.....................................175, 255
DDetachable key blade.............................. 120
Dimensions.............................................. 254
Disabling the passenger's side front air-
bag............................................................. 26
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag............................................................. 26
Display....................................................... 60
Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II)........................ 232
Door mirrors............................................... 78
Driving economically................................ 134
Driving through water..............................135EEconomical driving..................................134
Electrical current – conserving................ 136
Electrically operated moonroof.................. 80
Electrical system...................................... 262
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD)........................................................ 150
Electronic Climate Control......................... 91
air distribution table.............................. 99

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12 Index
12272
uniform tire quality grading................. 176
winter driving...................................... 177
Tire sealing system.................................. 183
Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 45
Towing the vehicle................................... 153
Transmission
Geartronic........................................... 147
manual................................................145
shiftlock override................................ 148
Tread wear indicator................................ 167
Treble....................................................... 232
Trip computer............................................ 67
Trips, long distance................................. 136
Turn signals............................................... 65
indicator lights...................................... 53
UUniform Tire Quality Grading................... 176
VVehicle dimensions.................................. 254
Vehicle Event Data................................... 200
Vehicle loading......................................... 175
roof loads............................................ 156
Vehicle maintenance
performed by the owner.....................202
Vehicle towing.......................................... 153
Vehicle weights........................................ 255
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)......... 253
Volvo Inflatable Curtain.............................. 30
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance........ 265WWarning flashers, hazard........................... 74
Warning symbol......................................... 55
Warranties................................................ 200
Washer fluid..................................... 208, 257
Washer fluid reservoir......................205, 208
Water, driving through............................. 135
Weights.................................................... 255Wheel nuts............................................... 179
Wheels.....................................................166
changing............................................. 181
storing................................................. 166
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)....... 32
Windows
power.................................................... 76
Windshield washer fluid reservoir............205
Windshield wiper blades.......................... 210
Windshield wipers...................................... 71
rains sensor.......................................... 72
Winter tires............................................... 177
Wiper blades
replacing liftgate wiper....................... 210
replacing windshield wipers............... 210