VOLVO C30 2009 Owner´s Manual

09 Maintenance and servicing
Battery
09``211 Battery maintenance
Driving habits and conditions, climate, the
number of starts, etc., all affect the service life
and function of the battery. In order for your
battery to perform satisfactorily, keep the fol-
lowing in mind:
Check the fluid level in each cell in the battery
every 24 months or every 15,000
1 miles
(24,000 km), whichever is sooner.
•
Use a screw driver to open the caps or
cover and a flashlight to inspect the level.
•
If necessary, add distilled water. The level
should never be above the indicator.
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The fluid level should be checked if the
battery has been recharged.
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After inspection, be sure the cap over each
battery cell or the cover is securely in
place.
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Check that the battery cables are correctly
connected and properly tightened.
•
Never disconnect the battery when the
engine is running, or when the key is in the
ignition. This could damage the vehicle's
electrical system.
•
The battery should be disconnected from
the vehicle when a battery charger is used
directly on the battery.
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the state of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.Battery symbols:
Wear protection gogglesSee owner's manual for
detailsKeep away from children
CorrosiveNo smoking, no open flames,
no sparksExplosion
Battery replacementRemoving the battery1. Switch off the ignition and remove the key.
2. Wait at least 5 minutes after switching off
the ignition before disconnecting the bat-
tery so that all information in the vehicle's
electrical system can be stored in the con-
trol modules.
1More frequently in warm climates.

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3. Remove the cover over the battery.
4. Disconnect the battery negative (ground)
cable.
5. Disconnect the positive cable.
6. Remove the front side of the battery box
with a screwdriver.
7. Release the clamp holding the battery.
8. Lift out the battery.Installing a new battery1. Put the battery in place in the engine com-
partment.
2. Install the battery's retaining clamp.
3. Reinstall the front side of the battery box.
4. Connect the positive cable.
5. Connect the ground cable.
6. Reinstall the cover over the battery.
NOTE
Used batteries should be properly disposed
of at a recycling station or similar facility, or
taken to your Volvo retailer.
WARNING
•
Never expose the battery to open flame
or electric spark.
•
Do not smoke near the battery.
•
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do
not allow battery fluid to contact eyes,
skin, fabrics or painted surfaces. If con-
tact occurs, flush the affected area
immediately with water. Obtain medical
help immediately if eyes are affected.

09 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing bulbs
09``213 Introduction
Before replacing bulbs in your vehicle, please
keep the following points in mind:
NOTE
Never touch the glass of bulbs with your fin-
gers. Grease and oils from your fingers
vaporize in the heat and will leave a deposit
on the reflector, which will damage it.
The optional Bi-Xenon
Ÿ headlight bulbs
contain trace amounts of mercury. These
bulbs should always be disposed of by a
trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian.
Certain bulbs should only be replaced by a
trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian:
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Courtesylighting
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Reading lights
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Glove compartment lights
•
Turn signals and courtesy lights in the
side door mirrors
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High-mounted brake lights
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Bi-Xenon
Ÿ headlights, Brake lights
Removing the headlight housing
WARNING
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The engine should not be running when
changing bulbs.
•
When changing in the headlight hous-
ing, if the engine has been running just
prior to replacing bulbs, please be
aware that components in the engine
compartment will be hot.
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The entire headlight housing must be lifted out
when replacing the high/low beam, parkinglight, turn signal, and side marker bulbs. To lift
out the housing:
1. Remove the key from the ignition and turn
the headlight switch to position 0.
2. Open the hood.
3. Pull up the headlight housing's retaining
pin.
4. Pull out the headlight housing.
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5. Disconnect the wiring connector by press-
ing down the clip with your thumb while at
the same time pulling the connector with
your other hand.

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6. Lift out the headlight housing and place it
on a soft surface to avoid scratching the
lens.
CAUTION
When disconnecting the connector, pull on
the connector itself and not on the wiring.After the defective bulb has been replaced,
reinsert the housing in the reverse order. Check
that the retaining pin is correctly inserted.
WARNING
Bi-Xenon headlights (option) – due to the
high voltage used by these headlights,
these bulbs should only be replaced by a
trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian.
Low beam bulb
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Cover with retaining clamps1. Open the hood and remove the headlight
housing (see page 213 for instructions).
2. Release the retaining clamps on the cover.
3. Release the bulb's retaining spring holding
the bulb in place by pressing it first to the
left and then moving it outward and down-
ward.
4. Pull out the bulb.
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Low beam bulbInstalling a new bulb1. Insert the new bulb. It can only be installed
in one position.
2. Press the retaining spring inward and
upward and slightly to the right until it
snaps into place.
3. Press the wiring connector onto the bulb.
4. Put the plastic cover in place.
5. Press the retaining clamps back into place.
6. Reinstall the headlight housing (see
page 213).

09 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing bulbs
09``215 High beam bulb
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Halogen high beam bulb1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlight housing (see
page 213).
NOTE
The halogen high beam bulb has a different
socket on vehicles equipped with Bi-
Xenon
Ÿ headlights. On these models, pull
the bulb straight out.
WARNING
Bi-Xenon
Ÿ headlights (option) – due to the
high voltage used by these headlights, the
Bi-XenonŸ bulbs should only be replaced by
a trained and qualified Volvo service tech-
nician.
3. Driver's side headlight: Turn the bulb
holder counterclockwise.
Passenger's side headlight: Turn the bulb
holder clockwise.
4. Pull out the bulb holder and replace the
bulb.
5. Reinstall the bulb holder. It can only be
installed in one position.
6. Reinstall the headlight housing (see
page 213).
Parking light bulb
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1. Pull out the bulb holder with a pair of pliers.
The bulb holder should not be pulled out
by the wire.
2. Replace the bulb.
3. Press the bulb holder back into place. It
can only be installed in one position.

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Turn signal
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1. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and
remove it.
2. Remove the bulb from the holder by press-
ing it in and twisting it counterclockwise.
3. Insert a new bulb and reinstall the bulb
holder in the headlight housing.
Side marker light
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1. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise,
pull it out, and replace the bulb.
2. Reinstall the bulb holder. It can only be
installed in one position.
Front fog light (option)
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1. Switch off all lights and turn the key to
position0.
2. Remove the panel around the fog light
housing.
3. Unscrew both torx screws in the fog light
housing and remove it.
4. Disconnect the connector from the bulb.
5. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and pull it
out.
6. Install the new bulb in its seat and turn it
clockwise.
7. Reconnect the connector to the bulb.

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Replacing bulbs
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8. Secure the fog light housing with the
screws and press the panel back into
place.Removing the taillight bulb holder
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All bulbs in the taillight cluster can be replaced
from the cargo area. To access the bulb hold-
ers:
1. Switch off all lights and turn the key to
position0.
2. Remove the covers (A or B) in the left/right
panels to access the bulb holders.3. Disconnect the wiring connector from the
affected bulb holder.
4. Press the catches together and pull out the
bulb holder.
5. Replace the defective bulb.
6. Press the wiring connector back into posi-
tion.
7. Press the bulb holder into place and rein-
stall the cover.
Location of taillight bulbs
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Location of taillight bulbs
Brake light (LED)
1
Taillight/parking light/fog light (driver’s
side only)Taillight/parking lightTurn signalBack-up lightTaillight/parking lightNOTE
If the message indicating a burned out bulb
remains in the information display after the
bulb has been replaced, consult a trained
and qualified Volvo service technician.High-level brake lightThese bulbs should only be replaced by a
trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
1The wiring to the LED brake lights is permanently connected to the bulb holder. It should not be removed.

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License plate lighting
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1. Switch off all lights and turn the key to
position0.
2. Remove the screws with a screw driver.
3. Detach the lens (bulb housing) carefully.
4. Replace the defective bulb.
5. Reinstall the entire bulb housing and screw
it into place.
Rear grids
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The grids are held in place by clips and can be
pressed into position. They can only be instal-
led one way.
Footwell lighting
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The footwell lighting is located under the dash-
board on the driver's and passenger's sides.
To replace a bulb:
1. Insert a screwdriver under the edge of the
lens. Turn the screwdriver gently to detach
the lens.
2. Remove the defective bulb.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Press the lens back into place.

09 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing bulbs
09``219 Cargo area lighting
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1. Insert a screwdriver and turn it gently to
detach the bulb housing.
2. Remove the defective bulb.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Press the bulb housing back into place.
Cabin lighting in the cargo area
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The rear cabin lighting consists of a light on the
driver’s side of the cargo area
1. Insert a screwdriver and turn it carefully to
release the lens.
2. Remove the connector from the bulb
holder.
3. Replace the defective bulb.
4. Press the lens back into place.
Vanity mirror lighting
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1. Insert a screwdriver under the center of the
lower edge of the mirror, turn it, and care-
fully pry up the lugs at the edge.
2. Move the screwdriver under the edge on
the left and right-hand sides (near the black
rubber sections) and pry carefully to
release the lower edge of the mirror.
3. Pry carefully and lift out the entire mirror
and the cover.
4. Remove the defective bulb and replace it
with a new one.
5. To reinstall the mirror, begin by pressing
the three lugs at the upper edge of the mir-
ror back into place.

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6. Press the three lower lugs back into place.