child restraint VOLVO C30 2012 Owner´s Manual

01 Safety
Child restraint systems01
41
WARNING
•When not in use, keep the child restraint
system secured or remove it from the
passenger compartment to help pre-
vent it from injuring passengers in the
event of a sudden stop or collision.
•A small child's head represents a con-
siderable part of its total weight and its
neck is still very weak. Volvo recom-
mends that children up to age 4 travel,
properly restrained, facing rearward. In
addition, Volvo recommends that chil-
dren should ride rearward facing, prop-
erly restrained, as long as possible.

01 Safety
Infant seats 01
42
Securing an infant seat with a seat belt
G026417
Do not place the infant seat in the front passeng-
er's seat
NOTE
Refer to pages 47–48 for information on
securing a child restraint using ISOFIX/
LATCH 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 seat
2. 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.

01 Safety
Infant seats01
43
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Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt
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 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.
Ensure that the seat is securely in place
WARNING
It should not be possible to move the child
restraint (child seat) more than 1 in. (2.5 cm)
in any direction along the seat belt path.
6. Push and pull the infant seat along the seat
belt path 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.

01 Safety
Convertible seats 01
44
Securing a convertible seat with a seat
belt
G026420
Do not place the convertible seat in the front pas-
senger's seat
NOTE
Refer to pages 47–48 for information on
securing a child restraint using ISOFIX/
LATCH lower anchors and/or top tether
anchorages.
Convertible seats can be used in either a for-
ward or rearward-facing position, depending
on the age and size of the child.
WARNING
Always use a convertible seat that is suita-
ble for the child's age and size. See the con-
vertible seat manufacturer's recommenda-
tions.
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Route the seat belt through the convertible seat
WARNING
A small child's head represents a consider-
able part of its total weight and its neck is
still very weak. Volvo recommends that chil-
dren up to age 4 travel, properly restrained,
facing rearward. In addition, Volvo recom-
mends that children should ride rearward
facing, properly restrained, as long as pos-
sible.
WARNING
•Convertible child seats should be instal-
led in the rear seat only.
•A rear-facing convertible seat should not
be positioned behind the driver's seat
unless there is adequate space for safe
installation.
1. Place the convertible seat in the rear seat
of the vehicle.

01 Safety
Convertible seats01
45
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Fasten the seat belt
2. 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 belt
6. Push and pull the convertible seat along
the seat belt path to ensure that it is held
securely in place by the seat belt.
WARNING
It should not be possible to move the child
restraint (child seat) more than 1 in. (2.5 cm)
in any direction along the seat belt path.
The convertible seat can be removed by
unbuckling the seat belt and letting it retract
completely.
Ensure that the seat is securely in place

01 Safety
ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors01
47 Using the ISOFIX/LATCH lower child
seat anchors
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Lower anchors for ISOFIX/LATCH-equipped
child seats are located in both rear seating
positions, hidden below the backrest cushions.
Symbols on the seat back upholstery mark the
anchor positions (see the illustration).
WARNING
The center of the rear seat is not a seating
position. This area is not equipped with a
seat belt or ISOFIX/LATCH anchors. No one
should attempt to sit in this position and
child seats should never be placed in the
center of the rear seat.
To access the anchors:1. Put the child restraint in position.
2. Kneel on the child restraint to press down
the seat cushion and locate the anchors by
feel.
3. Fasten the attachment on the child
restraint's lower straps to the ISOFIX/
LATCH lower anchors.
4. Firmly tension the lower child seat straps
according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
NOTE
•Always follow your child seat manufac-
turer's installation instructions, and use
both ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors and
top tethers whenever possible.
WARNING
Volvo's ISOFIX/LATCH anchors conform to
FMVSS/CMVSS standards. Always refer to
the child restraint system's manual for
weight and size ratings.
WARNING
The ISOFIX/LATCH lower child restraint
anchors are only intended for use with child
seats positioned in the left or right seating
positions.
G031682
Fasten the attachment correctly to the ISOFIX/
LATCH lower anchors
WARNING
Be sure to fasten the attachment correctly
to the anchor (see the illustration). If the
attachment is not correctly fastened, the
child restraint may not be properly secured
in the event of a collision.

01 Safety
Top tether anchors 01
48
Top tether anchors
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Top tether anchorage points
Volvo vehicles are equipped with child restraint
top tether anchorages in the rear seating posi-
tions. They are located on the rear sides of the
backrests.
Using the top tether anchorages1. Place the child restraint on the rear seat.
2. Attach the hook to the anchorage.
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Route the strap under the head restraint
WARNING
Be sure to fasten the child tether attachment
correctly to the anchor. If it is not correctly
fastened, the child seat may not be properly
restrained in the event of a collision.
3. Route the top tether strap under the head
restraint and fasten its attachment to the
anchorage.
4. Firmly tension the top tether strap accord-
ing to the child restraint manufacturer's
instructions. Tension the top tether strap
only after the lower anchor straps or the
seat belt have been firmly tensioned.See page 47 for information on securing the
child restraint to ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors.
WARNING
•Never route a top tether strap over the
top or around the head restraint. It
should always be routed under the head
restraint.
•Child restraint anchorages are designed
to withstand only those loads imposed
by correctly fitted child restraints. Under
no circumstances are they to be used
for adult seat belts or harnesses. The
anchorages are not able to withstand
excessive forces on them in the event of
collision if full harness seat belts or adult
seat belts are installed to them. An adult
who uses a belt anchored in a child
restraint anchorage runs a great risk of
suffering severe injuries should a colli-
sion occur.
•Do not install rear speakers that require
the removal of the top tether anchors or
interfere with the proper use of the top
tether strap.

12 Index
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289
fluid..................................................... 224
general information............................. 158
Bulbs
headlights........................................... 228
list of................................................... 234
Bulbs, replacing....................................... 228
C
Capacities, fluids..................................... 277
Capacity weight............................... 187, 275
Cargo area
steel grid............................................. 121
Cargo area cover.............................121, 122
Cargo area net......................................... 123
Catalytic converter, three-way................. 283
CD player................................................. 260
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 264
Central locking system - remote key....... 126
Chains...................................................... 189
Changing a wheel.................................... 200
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 39Child restraint systems.............................. 40
booster cushions.................................. 46
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 47
top tether anchors................................ 48
Child safety................................................ 38
booster cushions.................................. 46
child restraint systems.......................... 40
Climate system
air distribution..................................... 102
air vents................................................ 94
Electronic Climate Control.................... 98
Interior Air Quality System.................... 99
manual climate control......................... 95
passenger compartment filter.............. 92
recirculation.......................................... 99
refrigerant.....................................92, 277
Climate system, general information......... 92
Clock
setting................................................... 83
Cold weather precautions........................ 143
Compact disc care..................................261
Compass in rearview mirror....................... 78
Conserving electrical current................... 144
Coolant.................................................... 277
changing............................................. 223
checking level of................................. 223Courtesy lighting...................................... 114
Crash mode............................................... 37
Cruise control............................................ 71
Cup holders.....................................115, 117
Curb weight.....................................187, 275
D
Daytime running lights.........................64, 65
Detachable key blade.............................. 128
Dimensions.............................................. 274
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag............................................................. 28
Display.......................................................61
Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II)........................ 250
Door mirrors............................................... 79
Driver distraction warning.......................... 15
Driving economically................................ 142
Driving through water..............................143
DSTC, stability system............................ 162

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293
Rearview mirror with compass.................. 78
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 39
Recirculation (climate system)................... 99
Refrigerant (A/C system).................... 92, 277
Refueling.................................................. 148
fuel tank volume.................................277
Registering child restraints........................ 39
Remote key.............................................. 126
battery replacement............................ 128
functions............................................. 127
key blade............................................ 128
Replacing fuses....................................... 236
Reporting safety defects
Canada................................................. 19
USA....................................................... 18
Roof loads............................................... 168
S
Safety, occupant........................................ 18
Safety defects, reporting
Canada................................................. 19
USA....................................................... 18Seat belt
reminder................................................ 22
Seat belts................................................... 20
Automatic locking retractor/Emergency
locking retractor.................................... 39
buckling................................................ 20
guides...................................................21
maintenance......................................... 22
pretensioners........................................ 20
unbuckling............................................ 20
use during pregnancy........................... 21
Seats, front.............................................. 106
Shiftlock.....................................................13
override............................................... 157
Side door mirrors....................................... 79
Side impact airbags................................... 31
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags....... 31
Sirius satellite radio.................................. 256
Snow chains............................................ 189
Snow tires................................................ 189
Sound control, automatic........................251
Sound settings, audio system................. 250
Spare tire.........................................196, 197Stability system....................................... 162
Dynamic Stability Traction Control
(DSTC)................................................ 162
Starting the engine..................................150
with keyless drive............................... 152
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)..............126, 150
Steering wheel
adjusting............................................... 76
keypad................................................ 247
Storage compartments............................ 115
Studded tires........................................... 189
Sunroof (moonroof).................................... 81
Supplemental restraint system.................. 23
Symbols, overview................................... 284
T
Tachometer................................................ 54
Tailgate wipers......................................... 225
Temporary spare tire.......................196, 197
Three-way catalytic converter................. 283
Tire inflation............................................. 181
Tire inflation pressure..............................183
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 202

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294
Tires.........................................................178
age...................................................... 178
changing..................................... 197, 200
changing from summer to winter........ 179
designations....................................... 184
glossary of terms................................ 186
improving economy............................ 178
inflation............................................... 181
inflation pressure, checking................ 181
inflation pressure table.......................183
load ratings......................................... 182
rotation............................................... 179
snow...................................................189
spare................................................... 196
spare tire (location)............................. 197
speed ratings...................................... 182
storing................................................. 179
studded............................................... 189
tire pressure monitoring system......... 202
tire sealing system.............................. 190
tread wear indicator............................ 180
uniform tire quality grading................. 188
winter driving...................................... 189
Tire sealing system.................................. 190
Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 48
Towing the vehicle................................... 164Transmission
Geartronic........................................... 156
manual................................................154
shiftlock override................................ 157
Tread wear indicator................................ 180
Treble....................................................... 250
Trip computer............................................ 69
Trips, long distance................................. 144
Turn signals............................................... 67
indicator lights...................................... 54
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...................188
V
Vehicle dimensions.................................. 274
Vehicle Event Data..................................... 13
Vehicle loading........................................ 187
roof loads............................................ 168
Vehicle maintenance................................ 216
performed by the owner.....................217
Vehicle towing.........................................164Vehicle weights........................................ 275
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)......... 273
Volvo and the environment........................ 14
Volvo maintenance.................................. 216
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance........ 286
W
Warning flashers, hazard........................... 76
Warning symbol......................................... 56
Warranties................................................ 216
Washer fluid..................................... 223, 277
Washer fluid reservoir......................220, 223
Water, driving through............................. 143
Weights.................................................... 275
Wheel nuts............................................... 199
Wheels.....................................................178
changing............................................. 200
storing................................................. 179
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)....... 35
Windows
power.................................................... 77
Windshield washer fluid reservoir............220