airbag VOLVO C30 2008 Owner's Manual
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Hazard warning flashers
The four-way flasher should be used to indicate that the vehicle has become a traffic hazard. To activate the flashers,
press the triangular button in the center dash. Press the button again to turn off the flashers.
NOTE
Regulations regarding the use of the hazard warning flasher may vary, depending on where you live.
The hazard warning flashers will be activated automatically if an airbag deploys.
69 02 Instruments and controls
Parking brake
Parking brake (hand brake)
The parking brake lever is located between the front seats.
NOTE
The indicator light will light up even if the parking brake has only been partially applied.
When applying the parking brake
1. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
2. Pull the parking brake lever up firmly to its full extent.
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2. Unlock - Press the Unlock button on the remote once to unlock the driver's door. The turn signals will flash twice to
confirm unlocking.
After a short pause, press the Unlock button a second time within 10 seconds to unlock the other doors and the rear
liftgate.
NOTE
The turn signals flash to confirm that the vehicle has been correctly locked/unlocked with the remote control or
the optional keyless drive. When locking the vehicle, the turn signals will flash a confirmation only if all the doors
are securely closed and locked. Flashing confirmation for locking and unlocking may be customized in the vehicle's
Personal settings menu. See page 78
for more information.
The two-step unlocking function can be changed so that one press of the Unlock button unlocks all of the doors
and the rear liftgate. See Personal settings on page 78
for more information.
Automatic relocking: If the doors are unlocked, the locks will automatically reengage (re-lock) and the alarm
(option) will rearm after 2 minutes unless a door or the rear liftgate has been opened.
Automatic locking : When the vehicle starts to move, the doors and rear liftgate can be locked automatically. When
the doors have been locked in this way, they can be unlocked by: pulling twice on one of the inside door opening
handles, or by pressing an unlock button located near the door opening handle.This feature can be turned on or off, see
Personal settings on page 78
for more information.
Airbag deployment will automatically attempt to unlock the doors.
3. Approach lighting - As you approach the car:
Press the button on the remote control to illuminate the area around the car in dark conditions.
Pressing the button once lights up the interior lighting, parking lights, and license plate lighting. These lights will
switch off automatically after 30, 60 or 90 seconds. See the Personal settings on page 78
for information about
adjusting the time setting.
4. Unlock rear liftgate - Press the button once to disarm the alarm system (option) and unlock only the rear liftgate.
After closing, the rear liftgate will not automatically relock. Press Lock to relock it and rearm the alarm.
NOTE
This function will not open the rear liftgate.
If the rear liftgate is opened when the other doors are locked, it will remain unlocked after it has been closed. It
must be locked with the Lock button on the remote control.
118 05 Locks and alarm
Remote control and key blade
5. Panic alarm : - This button can be used to attract attention during emergency situations.
To activate the panic alarm, press and hold the red button for at least 3 seconds or press it twice within 3 seconds.
The turn signals and horn will be activated.
The panic alarm will stop automatically after 30 seconds.
To deactivate, wait approximately 5 seconds and press the red button again.
NOTE
This button will NOT unlock the car.
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2 0 0 8
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
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general information86, 87
manual functions89, 90
personal settings86
refrigerant86
Clock setting77
Coat hanger105
Cold weather precautions133
Collisions, driving after30
Compass72, 73
Convertible seats37, 38, 39
Coolant205
Courtesy lighting102
Crash mode30
Cruise control66
Cup holders106
D
Dimensions248
Disabling the passenger's side front airbag22, 23
Dome lighting102
Door mirrors74
Door open warning light55
Driving after a collision30
Driving through water133
Dynamic Stability Traction Control (DSTC)150, 151
E
Economical driving132
Electrical current, conserving134
Electronic Climate control92, 93, 94
Emergency Locking Retractor32
Emergency towing152
Emission inspection readiness200
Engine
specifications253
starting141
starting with keyless drive143
Engine compartment location of components202
Engine oil
checking203
specifications251
Environment7
Eyelets, load anchoring112
F
Federal Clean Air Act198
Floor mats cleaning192
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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
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Octane ratings136
Oil
checking203
specifications251
Oil pressure warning light54
Owner maintenance199
P
Pacemaker (keyless drive warning)125
Paint
color code193
touching up193
Panic alarm118
Park assist160, 161, 162
Parking brake
Hand brake69
indicator light54
Parking lights58
Passenger's side front airbag, disabling22, 23
Personal settings
approach lighting78
autolock77
climate system settings78
home safe lighting78
keyless drive settings78
lock confirmation77
unlock settings77
Polishing the car189
Power door mirrors74
Power front seats99, 100, 101
Power steering fluid206
Power windows71
Proposition 65 warning6, 154, 208
R
Radio function controls233
Rain sensor64
READ button (information display)56
Reading lights102
Rear fog light58
indicator light53
Rear liftgate replacing wiper blade207
Rear liftgate wiper64
Rear seat
accessing98
armrest109
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folding backrests108
Rearview mirror72
compass72, 73
Recalls, child restraints43
Refueling136, 138
fuel filler door137
Registering child restraints43
Remote control
central locking system116
key blade119, 120
replacing batteries118
Reporting safety defects in Canada13
Reporting safety defects in the U.S.12
Roadside assistance258
Rotating tires180
S
Safety defects in Canada, reporting13
Safety defects in the U.S., reporting12
Satellite radio235
Seat belts
Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking Retractor32
buckling/unbuckling14
cleaning192
guides17
maintenance16
pretensioners14
reminder16
reminder light54
use during pregnancy15
use with child seats15
using14
Seats front98, 99, 100, 101
Shiftlock6, 141
override147
Side impact protection airbags25
Sirius satellite radio235
Snow chains177
Snow tires177
Spare tire178, 181
Stability system indicator light53
Start inhibitor116
Starting the engine141
with keyless drive143
Steering wheel