airbag VOLVO C30 2009 Owner´s Manual

02 Instruments and controlsSteering wheel adjustment, Hazard warning flashers
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Steering wheel adjustment
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Both the height and the reach of the steering
wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable posi-
tion for the driver.
1. Pull down the lever on the steering column
to release the steering wheel.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to a suitable
position
3. Press the lever back into place to lock the
steering wheel in the new position. If nec-
essary, press the steering wheel slightly
while pressing the lever into the locked
position.Check that the steering wheel is locked in the
new position.
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while driv-
ing.Hazard warning flashers
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The four-way flasher should be used to indi-
cate that the vehicle has become a traffic haz-
ard. To activate the flashers, press the triangu-
lar 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 acti-
vated automatically if an airbag
deploys.

05 Locks and alarm
Remote control and key blade
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NOTE
The car can also be locked if a door is open
(does not apply to vehicles with the optional
keyless drive).Unlock – Press the Unlock button on the
remote once to unlock the driver's door.
After a short pause, press the Unlock but-
ton a second time within 10 seconds to
unlock the other doors and the liftgate. A
long press (at least several seconds) opens
all side windows.
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 con-
firmation only if all the doors are
securely closed and locked. Flashing
confirmation for locking and unlocking
may be customized in the vehicle's Per-
sonal settings menu, see page 82 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 liftgate. See Personal settings
page 82 for more information.
•
Automatic relocking: If the doors are
unlocked, the locks will automatically reen-
gage (re-lock) and the alarm will rearm after
2 minutes unless a door or the liftgate has
been opened.
•
Automatic locking: When the car starts to
move, the doors and liftgate can be locked
automatically. This feature can be turned
on or off, see Personal settings on page
82 for more information.
•
Airbag deployment will automatically
attempt to unlock the doors.
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 pa
ge 82 for information about adjusting the
time setting.Unlock liftgate – Press the button once to
disarm the alarm system and unlock only
the liftgate. After closing, the liftgate will
not automatically relock. Press Lock to
relock it and rearm the alarm.NOTE
This function will not open the liftgate.Panic alarm – This button can be used to
attract attention during emergency situa-
tions. To activate the panic alarm, press
and hold the red button for at least 3 sec-
onds 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.

12 Index
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1, 2, 3 ...12-volt sockets.......................................... 62AA/C (air conditioning)................................. 90
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 149
Airbags
front...................................................... 22
inflatable curtain................................... 30
side impact........................................... 29
Airbag system............................................ 22
Air conditioning.......................................... 90
Air distribution table................................... 99
Air vents..................................................... 92
Alarm system........................................... 129
turning off sensors.............................. 130
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 149
Approach lighting....................................... 83
Audio files................................................ 240
Audio system
audio functions................................... 230
automatic sound control..................... 233AUX port............................................. 230
CD changer......................................... 239
CD player/changer.............................. 239
compact disc care.............................. 241
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II............... 232
equalizer............................................. 233
menu settings..................................... 243
radio functions.................................... 234
selecting a sound source.................... 230
Sirius satellite radio............................ 235
sound settings.................................... 232
steering wheel keypad........................ 231
storing radio stations.......................... 234
USB/iPOD connector.......................... 231
Auto-dim rearview mirror........................... 77
Autolock..................................................... 82
Automatic locking retractor....................... 36
Automatic sound control.........................233
Automatic transmission........................... 146
kickdown............................................ 147
oil........................................................ 257
shiftlock override................................ 148
Automatic transmission - Geartronic....... 147
AUX port.................................................. 230
Axle weight......................................175, 255
BBackrest, rear seat, folding...................... 111
Bass......................................................... 232
Battery
maintenance....................................... 211
remote control, replacing................... 120
specifications...................................... 262
warning symbols................................. 211
Battery – replacing................................... 211
Black Box (Vehicle Event Data)............... 200
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 157
Booster cushion
accessory............................................. 43
Brake fluid........................................ 209, 257
Brake lights................................................ 63
Brake system
anti-lock brakes (ABS)........................ 149
emergency brake assistance.............. 150
fluid.....................................................209
general information............................. 149
Bulbs
headlights........................................... 213
list of................................................... 262
Bulbs, replacing....................................... 213

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Electronic Climate Control (ECC) - option. 96
Emergency brake....................................... 75
Emergency locking retractor...................... 36
Emergency starting.................................. 155
Emergency towing................................... 153
Emission inspection readiness................ 202
Engine
specifications...................................... 260
starting................................................ 142
starting with keyless drive.................. 144
Engine compartment overview................ 205
Engine oil................................................. 206
changing............................................. 206
checking............................................. 206
specifications...................................... 259
volumes.............................................. 257
Equalizer, audio system........................... 233
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 113
FFederal Clean Air Act............................... 200
Flat tires
changing............................................. 181
repairing with tire sealing system....... 183
Fluids and oils.......................................... 257
FM1/FM2 menu....................................... 234
Fog lights
front...................................................... 63
rear........................................................ 64
Front airbags.............................................. 22
disconnecting passenger’s side airbag 26
Front fog lights........................................... 63
Front park assist...................................... 161
Front seats............................................... 102
accessing the rear seat...................... 102
manually operated.............................. 102
power.................................................. 103
Fuel filler door
unlocking.............................................. 64
Fuel gauge................................................. 53
Fuel requirements.................................... 138
Fuel tank volume...................................... 257
Fuses, replacing....................................... 221
GGasoline requirements............................. 138
Geartronic................................................ 147
Generator................................................. 262
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 174
Glove compartment................................. 108
locking................................................ 127
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)............175, 255HHand brake (parking brake)....................... 75
Hands-free connection (cell phone) (Cell
phone, hands-free connection)................ 244
Hazard warning flashers............................ 74
Headlights.................................................. 63
changing bulbs................................... 213
high and low beams............................. 65
high beam flash.................................... 65
Headlight washers..................................... 71
High beam flash......................................... 65
High beams................................................ 65
Home safe lighting............................... 65, 83

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Model plate.............................................. 253
Moonroof................................................... 80
Motor oil........................................... 206, 259
checking............................................. 206NNet in cargo area..................................... 115OOccupant safety........................................ 16
Occupant weight sensor............................ 26
Octane recommendations.......................138
Oil............................................................. 206
changing............................................. 206
checking............................................. 206
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 265
Opening the hood.................................... 204
Owner maintenance................................. 202
PPanel lighting, instrument.......................... 64
Park assist............................................... 161
Parking brake............................................. 75
Parking lights............................................. 63
Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling. . . 26
Periodic owner-performed maintenance. 202
Permissible axle weight........................... 175
Personal settings....................................... 82
Power door mirrors.................................... 78
Power front seat...................................... 103
memory function................................. 104
Power moonroof........................................ 80
Power steering fluid................................. 209
Power windows......................................... 76
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 19RRadio
Sirius satellite radio............................ 235
Radio functions........................................ 234Rain sensor - windshield wipers................ 72
Rear fog light............................................. 64
Rear park assist....................................... 161
Rear seat backrests, folding down.......... 111
Rearview mirror.......................................... 77
auto-dim function................................. 77
Rearview mirror with compass (option)..... 77
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 46
Refrigerant (A/C system).................... 90, 257
Refueling.................................................. 140
fuel tank volume.................................257
Registering child restraints........................ 46
Remote control........................................ 118
battery replacement............................ 120
functions............................................. 118
key blade............................................ 120
Replacing fuses....................................... 221
Reporting safety defects
Canada................................................. 17
USA....................................................... 16
Roof loads................................................ 156
Rotating tires........................................... 180

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271
SSafety, occupant........................................ 16
Safety defects, reporting
Canada................................................. 17
USA....................................................... 16
Seat belt
reminder................................................ 20
Seat belts................................................... 18
Automatic locking retractor/Emergency
locking retractor.................................... 36
buckling................................................ 18
guides...................................................19
maintenance......................................... 20
pretensioners........................................ 18
unbuckling............................................ 18
use during pregnancy........................... 19
Seats, front.............................................. 102
Shiftlock
override............................................... 148
Side door mirrors....................................... 78
Side impact airbags................................... 29
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags....... 29
Sirius satellite radio.................................. 235
Snow chains............................................ 177Snow tires................................................ 177
Sound control, automatic........................233
Sound settings, audio system................. 232
Spare tire................................................. 178
Starting the engine................................... 142
with keyless drive...............................144
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)..............118, 142
Steering wheel
adjusting............................................... 74
keypad................................................231
Storage compartments............................ 107
Studded tires........................................... 177
Sunroof (moonroof).................................... 80
Supplemental restraint system.................. 21
TTachometer................................................ 53
Tailgate wipers......................................... 210
Telephone (cellular), hands-free connec-
tion (Cell phone, hands-free connection). 244
Temporary spare tire...............................178
Three-way catalytic converter................. 264Tire inflation............................................. 168
Tire inflation pressure
Canadian models................................ 171
US models.......................................... 170
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 188
Tires.........................................................166
age...................................................... 167
changing............................................. 181
changing from summer to winter........ 180
designations....................................... 172
glossary of terms................................ 174
improving economy............................ 167
inflation............................................... 168
inflation pressure, checking................ 169
inflation pressure table, Canadian mod-
els.......................................................171
inflation pressure table, US models.... 170
load ratings......................................... 169
rotation............................................... 180
snow...................................................177
spare................................................... 178
speed ratings...................................... 169
storing................................................. 166
studded............................................... 177
tire pressure monitoring system......... 188
tire sealing system.............................. 183
tread wear indicator............................ 167