engine VOLVO C30 2009 Owner´s Manual

02 Instruments and controls
Symbols – instrument panel
0259
NOTE
Canadian models are equipped with the
second symbol.
WARNING
If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the
reservoir or if a
Brake failure – Service
urgent
message is displayed in the infor-
mation display: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the
car towed to a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician and have the brake sys-
tem inspected.
If the BRAKES and ABS warning lights come
on at the same time, this could indicate a fault
in the brake system.
In this case:
1. Stop the car in a suitable place and switch
off the engine.
2. Restart the engine.
3. If both warning lights go off, no further
action is required and the car can be
driven.
4. If both lights remain on after the engine has
been restarted, switch off the engine again
and check the brake fluid level, see
page 205 for the location of the reservoir.
Door open warningThe driver will be alerted if one of the doors, the
hood or the liftgate are open or ajar.At low speeds
If the car is moving at a speed of
less than approximately 3 mph
(5 km/h), the Information symbol in
the instrument panel will light up
and a message will be shown in the
information display indicating which door(s),
etc is not completely closed.
At higher speeds
If the car is moving at a speed
above approximately 6 mph
(10 km/h), the Warning symbol in
the instrument panel will light up
and a message will be shown in the
information display indicating which door(s),
etc is not completely closed.
Hood and liftgate
If the hood and/or liftgate is not
completely closed, the Information
symbol in the instrument panel will
light up and a message will be dis-
played, regardless of the vehicle's
speed.

02 Instruments and controlsInformation display
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Messages
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When an indicator or warning light in the instru-
ment panel comes on, a message is also
shown in the information display. To read a
message:
1.
Press the READ button (1).
2.
PressingREAD repeatedly enables you to
scroll to any other messages that may be
stored.
NOTE
If a message is displayed when e.g. you are
using the trip computer, this message must
be read before you can access the trip com-
puter.Message
Meaning
STOP SAFELY
A
Stop the vehicle in a
safe place and switch
off the engine to help
prevent the risk of seri-
ous damage.
HIGH ENGINE
TEMP STOP
SAFELY
Stop the vehicle in a
safe place and switch
off the engine to help
prevent the risk of seri-
ous damage.
SERVICE
URGENT
A
Take your car to a
trained and qualified
Volvo service techni-
cian for inspection
immediately.
SEE MANUAL
A
Refer to your owner's
manual. For additional
information, please
contact your Volvo
retailer.
Message
Meaning
SERVICE
REQUIRED
A
Take your car to a
trained and qualified
Volvo service techni-
cian for inspection as
soon as possible (but
preferably before the
next scheduled mainte-
nance service).
BOOK TIME
FOR SERVICE
Book time for service at
an authorized Volvo
workshop.
TIME FOR
REGULAR
MAINTE-
NANCE
This message is affec-
ted by the number of
miles/km driven, by the
number of months, or
by the number of engine
hours since the service
reminder was reset at
the most recent regu-
larly scheduled service.
MAINTE-
NANCE OVER-
DUE
If the vehicle is not serv-
iced according to
schedule, the warranty
may not apply to dam-
aged parts, etc.

02 Instruments and controls
Information display
0261
Message
Meaning
TIME FOR
REGULAR
MAINTE-
NANCE
This message is affec-
ted by the number of
miles/km driven, by the
number of months, or
by the number of engine
hours since the service
reminder was reset at
the most recent regu-
larly scheduled service.
REMINDER
CHECK OIL
LEVEL
Stop as soon as possi-
ble and switch off the
engine, check the oil
level and top up if nec-
essary, see page 206.
AThis is part of the message. Additional information will also
be displayed.

02 Instruments and controls
Trip computer
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READ (press to acknowledge/confirm/
erase a message)Thumb wheel (used to scroll among the trip
computer menus)RESET
The trip computer stores information gathered
from several systems in your car and has four
menus (five on Canadian models) that can be
shown in the information display.
•
MILES TO EMPTY TANK
•
AVERAGE
(average fuel consumption)
•
INSTANTANEOUS
(current fuel con-
sumption)
•
AVERAGE SPEED
•
ACTUAL SPEED
(current speed in mph,
Canadian models only)
•
DSTC
, see page 151
NOTE
Warning messages from the car's monitor-
ing systems will override the trip computer
function.If a warning message is shown in the informa-
tion display while you are using the trip com-
puter:
1. Acknowledge the message by pressing the
READ (button 1).
2.
PressREAD again to return to the trip
computer function.ControlsThe trip computer functions can be accessed
by twisting the thumb wheel (2) one step at a
time in either direction. Twisting a final time
returns you to the original function.ResettingAVERAGE (average fuel consumption) and
AVERAGE SPEED can be reset.
1. Select one of these functions.
2.
PressRESET (3).
MILES TO EMPTY TANKThis function shows the approximate distance
that can be driven on the fuel remaining in the
tank. The calculation is based on average fuel
consumption during the last 20 miles (30 km)
of driving and the amount of fuel remaining in
the tank when the reading was taken.
When the message
---- miles to empty tank
appears in the display, refuel as soon as pos-
sible.AVERAGEThis value indicates fuel consumption since the
last time the trip computer was reset, by press-
ingRESET (button 3). When the engine is
switched off, information on fuel consumption
is stored and remains in system memory until
RESET(button 3) is pressed again.INSTANTANEOUSThis value indicates the current fuel consump-
tion, based on readings taken once per sec-
ond. When the car is not moving, "
----
" will be
displayed.
AVERAGE SPEEDThis value indicates average speed since the
last time the trip computer was reset, by press-
ingRESET (button 3). When the engine is
switched off, information on average speed is
stored and remains in system memory until the
RESET (button 3) is pressed again.

02 Instruments and controlsPower windows
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Operation
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Control panel in driver's door
Power window controls
The power windows are controlled by buttons
in the arm rests.
•
The ignition must be ON (ignition key in
positionI,II or the engine running) for the
power windows to function.
•
The power windows will also function after
the ignition has been switched off as long
as neither of the front doors has been
opened.
Opening a windowLightly press down the front edge of either of
the buttons (A) to the first detent ("stop") to
open a window to the position of your choice.
WARNING
•
Always remove the ignition key when
the vehicle is unattended.
•
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
•
Make sure that the windows are com-
pletely unobstructed before they are
operated.
•
Press the front part of any of the buttons
(A) as far down as possible and release to
automatically open the window com-
pletely.
•
To stop the window at any time, pull the
button up.
Closing a window•
Lightly pull up the front edge of any of the
buttons (A) to the first detent ("stop") to
close a window to the position of your
choice.
•
Pull the front part of any of the buttons (A)
up as far as possible and release to auto-
matically close the window completely. To
stop the window at any time, press the but-
ton down.
Power window control – front
passenger's side
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The control for the power window in the front
passenger's door operates that window only.

02 Instruments and controlsPower moonroof (option)
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Operating the moonroof
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To operate the moonroof, the ignition key must
first be turned to the intermediate or drive posi-
tion (position I,II or the engine running). The
moonroof can be opened in two ways:
Tilt positionSliding moonroof
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Moonroof control in the ceiling console
Auto openManual openManual closeAuto closeTilt openTilt close
Tilt positionOpen: Press the rear edge of the control
upward to position 5.
Close: Pull the rear edge of the control down to
position 6.
Sliding moonroof
Auto open/closeOpen: Pull the switch as far back as possible
(to position 1) and release it to automatically
slide open the moonroof.
Close: Push the switch as far forward as pos-
sible (to position 4) and release it to automati-
cally close the moonroof.Manual open/closeOpen: Pull the switch back to the first stop
(position 2) and hold it until the moonroof has
opened to the position of your choice.
Close: Push the switch forward to the first stop
(position 3) and hold it until the moonroof has
closed to the position of your choice, or has
closed completely.
NOTE
If the moonroof is repeatedly obstructed
during auto-close operation, an overload
circuit breaker will temporarily halt moon-
roof function. The moonroof will return to
normal function after a brief cool-down
period.

04 Interior
Front seats
04``103
Moving the seat rearward:
1.
With the backrest folded forward in the
locked position, slide the seat rearward
until it stops/locks in its original position.
2. Pull up handle 1, hold it up, and fold up the
backrest to the upright position.
3. Return the seat belt to its guide.Power seatMoving the seat forward:
1. Remove the seat belt from its guide (see
page 19).
2. Pull up handle 1, hold it up, and fold the
backrest forward until it locks in position.
3. Press and hold button 2 while the seat
moves forward.
Moving the seat rearward:
1.
With the backrest folded forward in the
locked position, press and hold down
button 2 until the seat has returned to its
original position.
2. Pull up handle 1, hold it up, and fold up the
backrest to the upright position.
3. Return the seat belt to its guide.The front passenger's seat belt should be in its
guide while the vehicle is being driven, even if
the seat is not occupied.
WARNING
After the seat has been returned to its orig-
inal position, be sure that the backrest is
securely locked in the upright position.Power seats (option)The power driver's seat can be adjusted:•
If the ignition key is in position I or II.
•
During a 10 minute period after the doors
have been unlocked if the door remains
open.
•
If the door is closed and the ignition key is
not yet in the ignition, or if the key is in
position0, the seat can be adjusted or dur-
ing a period of 40 seconds. The power
passenger's seat can only be adjusted if
the ignition key is in position I or II, or if the
engine is running.
Adjusting the seat
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Seat adjustment controlsSeat adjustment controls 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the
side of the seat can be used to move the seat
to the position of your choice.
Move this section of the control up or down
to raise/lower the front section of the seat
cushion.Move the control forward/rearward to
move the seat forward or rearward.Move this section of the control up or down
to raise/lower the rear section of the seat
cushion.Backrest tilt.

04 InteriorInterior lighting
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Interior lighting
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Front courtesy lights and reading lights
Front driver's side reading light, on/offCourtesy lightingFront passenger's side reading light, on/off
The front seat reading lights can be switched
on and off by pressing buttons (1) or (3) when
the ignition key is position I or II, or when the
engine is running.
The courtesy lighting (2) can be set to three
positions:
•
Press the left side of the button: the interior
courtesy lighting turns on.
•
Neutral position: the interior courtesy light-
ing comes on when a door is opened, and
is switched off 10 seconds after the door is
closed.
•
Press the right side of the button: the inte-
rior courtesy lighting stays off.
Courtesy lighting – automatic functionThe interior lighting has a built-in automatic
function that switches on the courtesy lighting
for 30 seconds when:•
the car is unlocked from the outside using
the key or remote control
•
the engine is switched off and the ignition
key is turned to the 0 position.
The courtesy lighting lights up or remains on
for 5 minutes when:
•
one of the doors is opened and left open.
•
the courtesy lighting has not been
switched off (the right side of button 2
depressed).
The automatic lighting goes out when:
•
the engine is started
•
the car is locked from the outside using the
key or remote control.If the courtesy lighting is not switched off man-
ually, it will be turned off automatically
5 minutes after the engine has been switched
off.
Footwell lightingThe footwell (and courtesy lighting) comes on
or goes off when one of the side doors is
opened or closed.Vanity mirror
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Raise the cover to switch on the light.

05 Locks and alarm
Keyless drive (option as available)
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CAUTION
•
Keyless drive remote controls should
never be left in the vehicle. In the event
of a break-in, a remote found in the
vehicle could make it possible to start
the engine.
•
Electromagnetic fields or metal
obstructions can interfere with the key-
less drive system. Avoid placing the
remote control near cellular phones,
metallic objects or e.g., in a metal brief-
case.
Canada – IC:267T- 5WK48952,
267T- 5WK48964, 267T-5WK48891
NOTE
This device complies with RSS -210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept interference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
USA – FCC ID:KR55WK48952,KR55WK48964
NOTE
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept interference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
Siemens VDO
5WK48891
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
For Automobile Use
Location of the keyless drive antennasThe keyless drive system has a number of
antennas located at various points in the vehi-
cle.
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On the inside center of the rear bumperUnder the floor of the cargo area, near the
rear seatLeft door handleUnder the rear section of the center con-
soleRight door handleUnder the front section of the center con-
sole

05 Locks and alarmAlarm (option)
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Turning off (stopping) the alarmIf the alarm is sounding, it can be stopped by
pressing the UNLOCK button on the remote
control or by inserting the key in the ignition
switch. The driver's door must first be
unlocked with the key blade.
NOTE
On vehicles equipped with the optional key-
less drive, the start control must be
removed from the ignition switch before the
key can be inserted, see page 144 for
instructions.Audible/visual alarm signalAn audible alarm signal is given by a battery
powered siren. The alarm cycle lasts for
30 seconds.
NOTE
The visual alarm signal is given by flashing
all turn signals and turning on the interior
lighting for approximately 5 minutes.
Temporarily turning off the accessory
alarm sensor(s)
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DisplayMENUEXITENTERMenu navigation controlsIn certain situations it may be desirable to turn
off the accessory inclination and movement
alarm sensors if, for example, you drive your
vehicle onto a ferry where the rocking of the
boat could trigger the alarm or if a pet is left in
the vehicle with the doors locked.
To do so:
1.
PressMENU to enter the menu system and
scroll to
Car settings
(for a more detailed
description of the menus, see page 82.
2.
Select
Reduced guard
.
3.
Select
Activate once
and the message
Reduced guard – See manual
will
appear in the information display. The
alarm sensors will be turned off when the
vehicle is locked.
or
Select
Ask on exit
. Each time the ignition
key is turned to position 0, the message
Press ENTER to reduce guard until
engine is started. Press EXIT to
cancel
will be displayed. Select one of the
alternatives:
•
if the alarm sensors are to be deactivated,
pressENTER and then lock the vehicle.
The next time the ignition key is turned to posi-
tionII, the sensors will be reactivated and
Full
guard
will displayed.