automatic transmission VOLVO C30 2008 User Guide

2. Press in the keyless drive start control and turn it to position III.
NOTE
The vehicle is equipped with an autostart function that makes it possible to start the engine without holding the start
control in position III. Turn the start control to position III and release it. The starter motor will then operate
automatically ( for up to ten seconds) until the engine starts.
Starting the vehicle with the ignition key (remote control)
A vehicle with keyless drive can also be started with the ignition key (if, for example, the battery in the keyless drive
remote control is weak). To do so:
1. Press the catch on the side of the start control (see the illustration).
2. Pull the keyless drive start control out of the ignition switch.
3. Insert the remote control into the ignition switch and turn it to position III to start the engine. See also page 141
for
complete starting information.
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Manual transmission, 6-speed
6-speed manual transmission
Depress the clutch pedal completely when changing gears1.

Remove your foot from the clutch pedal while driving. The shift pattern should be followed.
Overdrive (5th and 6th gears) should be used as often as possible to help improve fuel economy.
1 Clutch interlock
The clutch must be fully depressed before you can start your car. If the clutch is not depressed, it will not be possible to start the engine.
Engaging reverse gear, 6-speed transmission
Reverse gear should only be engaged from a complete stop.
NOTE
Reverse gear is electronically blocked and cannot be selected if the vehicle is moving at a speed of approximately 13
mph (20km/ h).
CAUTION
Never shift into reverse while moving forward.
WARNING
An extra mat on the driver's floor can cause the accelerator, brake, and/or clutch pedal to catch. Check that the
movement of these pedals is not impeded. Not more than one protective floor covering may be used at one time.
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Automatic transmission (option)
Shiftgate positions

Depress the button on the front of the gear selector knob to move the selector between the R, N, D, and P positions.
The gear selector can be moved freely between the Geartronic (manual shifting) and (D)rive positions while driving.
Gear selector positions
P - Park
Select the P position when starting or parking. In P , the transmission is mechanically blocked (Shiftlock). Always
apply the parking brake when parking.
D - left position: automatic shifting
M - right position: manual shifting
CAUTION
The vehicle must be stationary when selecting position P.
R - Reverse
The vehicle must be stationary when shifting to position R .
N - Neutral
N is the neutral position. The engine can be started, but no gear is selected. Apply the
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parking brake when the vehicle is stationary with the gear selector in N .

NOTE
If the gear selector is in the Neutral position and the vehicle has been at a standstill for at least 3 seconds, the brake
pedal must be pressed before the gear selector can be moved to another position.
In order to move the gear selector to another position:
1. Turn the ignition key to position II (if the engine is not already running).
2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Move the gear selector to the desired position.
D - Drive
D is the normal driving position. The Drive position offers 5 forward gears
1.The vehicle automatically shifts between
the various forward gears, based on the level of acceleration and speed. The vehicle must be at a standstill when
shifting to position D from position R.
1T5 models have 6 forward gears.
Manual shifting - Geartronic
The manual shifting mode (Geartronic) can be selected at any time to manually select forward gears, including while
the vehicle is moving.
NOTE
Reverse, Neutral, and Park cannot be selected in Geartronic mode.
To access the ( M)anual shifting position from ( D)rive, move the gear selector to the right to M.
To return to the ( D)rive position from M , move the gear selector to the left.
While driving
If you select the M position while driving, the gear that was being used in the Drive position will also initially be
selected in the M position.
Move the gear selector forward (toward "+") to shift to a higher gear or rearward (toward "-") to shift to a lower
gear.
If you hold the gear selector toward "-", the transmission will downshift one gear at a time and will utilize the
braking power of the engine. If the current speed is too high for using a lower gear, the downshift will not occur until
the speed has decreased enough to allow the lower gear to be used.
If you slow to a very low speed, the transmission will automatically shift down.
Cold starts (turbo engines)
When driving before the engine has reached its normal operating temperature, the transmission will shift up at slightly
higher engine speeds to heat the three-way catalytic converter as quickly as possible.
Kickdown
Automatic shift to a lower gear (kickdown) is achieved by depressing the accelerator pedal fully and briskly. An
upshift will occur when approaching the top speed for a particular gear or by releasing the accelerator pedal slightly.
Kickdown can be used for maximum acceleration or when passing at highway speeds.

Towing a vehicle with a locked steering wheel will make the vehicle impossible to steer.
3. Turn the ignition key to position II.
4. Place the gear selector in neutral. For vehicles with automatic transmissions, follow instruction on page 147
,
"Shiftlock override" to allow the gear selector to be moved from the Park position.
5. Keep firm pressure on the brake pedal while releasing the parking brake.
6. When towing has been completed, return the gear selector to Park (automatic) or Reverse (manual) and apply the
parking brake.
The following points should also be observed:
Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). Never exceed local towing speed limits and heed all local towing restrictions.
Never tow farther than 50 miles (80 km) .
Keep the tow rope taut at all times while the vehicle is in motion.
The disabled vehicle should be towed in the forward direction only.
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Towing
WARNING
Never allow a vehicle to be towed without a driver behind the wheel of the disabled vehicle.
Never remove the key from the ignition while the vehicle is moving. The steering wheel could lock, making it
impossible to steer the vehicle.
When the engine is not running, steering resistance and the effort needed to apply the brakes will be great.
Never attempt to tow a vehicle with a dead battery at night.
CAUTION
Check with state and local authorities before attempting this type of towing, as vehicles being towed are subject to
regulations regarding maximum towing speed, length and type of towing device, lighting, marker flags, etc.
Never attempt to push- or tow-start a vehicle with a dead battery. This would inject unburned fuel into the three-
way catalytic converter(s), causing overheating, backfiring, and damage. See page 154
for instructions on jump
starting the vehicle.
Towing vehicles with front wheel drive
Volvo recommends the use of flat bed equipment for towing vehicles with front wheel drive. If wheel lift equipment
must be used, please use extreme caution to help avoid damage to the vehicle.
In this case, the vehicle should be towed with the rear wheels on the ground if at all possible.
If it is absolutely necessary to tow the vehicle with the front wheels on the ground, please refer to the towing
information on the previous page.
Sling-type equipment applied at the front will damage radiator and air conditioning lines.
It is equally important not to use sling -type equipment at the rear or apply lifting equipment inside the rear wheels;
serious damage to the rear axle may result.

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VOLVO C30
260-265 12 Index
12 volt socket 70
A
Air conditioning86
, 90, 93
Air distribution, climate system95
Air vents, climate system88
Airbag system18
Airbags
front19, 20, 21
side impact25
Alarm panic118
Alarm system128, 129
Anchoring loads112
Anti-lock brakes6, 148
warning light53
Approach lighting78
Audio system
AUX port228
CD player239
controls228
menus243
playing audio files240
radio function controls233
Sirius satellite radio235
sound settings230
steering wheel keypad229
surround sound230
USB/iPOD connector230
Automatic Locking Retractor32
Automatic transmission145, 146
shiftlock override147
Auxiliary connector (audio)228
Auxiliary equipment70
B
Battery
maintenance208

warning141
Fluid capacities250
Fluids206
Front airbags19, 20, 21
Front fog lights58
Front passenger's side airbag, disabling22, 23
Front seats
manual adjustment98
power99, 100, 101
Fuel filler cap6
Fuel filler door6
unlocking59
Fuel level warning light53
Fuel requirements136, 137, 138
Fuses219 - 224
G
Geartronic automatic transmission145, 146
shiftlock override147
Generator warning light54
Glove compartment105
locking/unlocking127
H
Hazard warning flashers68
Headlights
high beams60
low beam60
washers63
Home Link® Universal Transceiver80, 81, 82
Home safe lighting60
Hood opening201
I
Ignition switch139
Immobilizer116
Infant seats35, 36
Inflatable Curtain26, 27
Inflation pressure168
Inflation pressure tables, Canadian models171
Inflation pressure tables, U.S. models170
Information display messages56, 57
Inspection readiness200
Instrument and warning symbols51, 52, 53
Instrument overview47, 48
Instrument panel49, 50
lighting58

adjustment68
keypad229
lock139
Storage compartments104, 105
Sunroof (moonroof)75, 76
Supplemental restraint system18
warning light54
T
Three-way catalytic converter257
Tire pressure monitoring system184
Tires
changing182
designations172
general information166, 167
glossary of tire terminology174
inflation pressure168
inflation pressure table, Canadian models171
inflation pressure table, U.S.models170
rotation180
snow chains177
spare178
spare tire181
storing166
studded tires177
switching (summer and winter)180
temporary spare178
tire pressure monitoring system184, 185
tread wear indicator166
uniform quality gradings176
vehicle loading175
Top tether anchors42
Towing152
Transmission
automatic145
manual, 6-speed144
Transporting loads155
Tread wear indicator166
Trip computer61, 62
Turn signals
indicator lights54
using60
U
Uniform quality gradings (tires)176
Unlocking the vehicle from the inside126