warning VOLVO C30 2013 Owner´s Manual

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Front seats
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Manual seat adjustment
The driver's and passenger's seats can be
adjusted in a number of ways to provide a
comfortable driving and sitting position.
Forward-rearward: Pull the lever up and
slide the seat to the position of your choice.
Use this control to raise or lower (pump up
or down) the front edge of the seat cushion.
Use this control to raise or lower (pump up
or down) the rear edge of the seat cushion.
Turn this knob (optional on some passeng-
er's seats) to adjust the firmness of the
lumbar support
1.
Turn this knob to adjust the backrest tilt.
Control panel for the optional power seats.
NOTE
Both front seats are equipped with head
restraints that can be adjusted vertically to
suit the height of the passenger. The upper
edge of the head restraint should be at least
on a level with the upper-most point of the
seat occupant's ear (see the section
"Adjusting the front seat head restraints" on
page 111).
WARNING
•Do not adjust the seat while driving.
•Adjust the driver’s seat and seat belt
(see page 20) before driving. The seat
should be adjusted so that the brake
pedal can be depressed fully.
•Position the seat as far rearward as
comfort and control allow.
Accessing the rear seat
Seat access buttons (power seat shown)
Seat adjustment handle
Seat adjustment button
1Also applies to the optional power seat.

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Front seats
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.109
Moving the seat rearward:
Lift the handle and fold up the backrest.
Hold down the rear section of the button.
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.
NOTE
The seat can only be moved as far forward
as possible (approx. 2.5 in./6 cm) to allow
access to the rear seat with the backrest
folded down. If the backrest is folded up
when the seat is in the forward position, the
seat will automatically move rearward
(approx. 2.5 in./6 cm) after several seconds.
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*
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
position 0, 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 controls
Seat 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.

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Front seats
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NOTE
The memory function in the remote key
operates independently the memory func-
tion in the seat.
WARNING
•Because the driver's seat can be
adjusted with the ignition off, children
should never be left unattended in the
car.
•Movement of the seat can be STOPPED
at any time by pressing any button on
the power seat control panel.
•Do not adjust the seat while driving. The
seat should be adjusted so that the
brake pedal can be depressed fully. In
addition, position the seat as far rear-
ward as comfort and control allow.
•The seat rails on the floor must not be
obstructed in any way when the seat is
in motion.
Adjusting the front seat head restraints
The front seat head restraints are designed so
that they can be adjusted to two different
height positions.
NOTE
•When the vehicle leaves the factory, the
front seat head restraints will be in the
lower position.
•It is advisable to have the front seat
head restraints in the lower position if
you wish to fold down the seat's back-
rest.
The head restraints should be put in the upper
or lower position according to the height of the
occupant of the seat.
The upper edge of the head restraint should be
at least on a level with the upper-most point of
the seat occupant's ear (see illustration).
To raise or lower a head restraint:
Raising or lowering a head restraint1. Release the head restraint by pressing the
button underneath its left side, at the base
of the support (see the illustration).
2. Move the head restraint until it clicks
(locks) into the upper or lower position.

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Front seats
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WARNING
After adjusting the head restraint, be sure
that it is securely locked in the new position
by pressing and/or pulling it.
Removing a head restraintThe front seat head restraints can be removed,
for example, when cleaning the upholstery or if
the front passenger's seat backrest is folded
down to accommodate a long load. To do so:
1. Release the head restraint by pressing the
release button underneath its left side, at
the base of the support.
2. While holding in the release button, press
the locking button at the base of the head
restraint's right support with a screw
driver, etc., and lift the head restraint until
it can be removed completely.
WARNING
•If a front seat head restraint has been
removed, it must be put properly back
in place and it must lock (click) into one
of the available adjustment positions
before the seat is occupied.
•The front seat head restraints must be
in position and properly adjusted to the
height of the person sitting in the seat
when the vehicle is driven and when the
front passenger's seat is occupied.

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Storage compartments
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Compartment on rear side of front seat
backrests
Compartment in door panel
Storage pocket (on the front side of the
front seat cushion, depending on choice of
upholstery)
Glove compartment
Storage compartment for e.g., CDs and
cup holders
Compartment in rear side panels, with
space for up to three beverage cans
WARNING
•Anchor any heavy objects to prevent
them from moving during sudden stops.
Glove compartment
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The owners manual and maps can be stored
here. There are also holders for coins, pens and
fuel cards. The glove compartment can only be
locked and unlocked using the detachable key
blade from the central locking system's remote
key. See page 128 for information on removing
the key blade from the remote key, and page
136 for information about locking the glove
compartment.
Storage under the front, center armrest
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There are two storage compartments under the
front, center armrest.
•Press the smaller button on the front edge
of the armrest and lift the armrest cover to
access a shallow storage compartment.
•Press the larger button and lift the entire
armrest to access a deeper compartment.

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Rear seat
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117 Rear seat head restraints
Adjust the head restraint vertically
Both of the rear seating positions are equipped
with a head restraint that can be adjusted ver-
tically to two different positions to help suit the
height of the passenger. The upper edge of the
head restraint should be at least on a level with
the upper-most point of the seat occupant's
ear (see illustration).
–To raise: Slide the head restraint up to the
desired height.
–To lower: Press the catch at the base of the
right support and press the head restraint
down.
–To remove: Pull the head restraint up far as
possible. Press the catch at the base of the
right support and pull the head restraint out
of the its holders.
WARNING
If a head restraint has been removed, it must
be put properly back in place and it must
lock (click) into one of the available adjust-
ment positions before the seat is occupied.
Folding down the rear seat backrests
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CAUTION
•When the backrests are folded down,
the head restraints may be damaged if
they are not removed.
•To help prevent damage to the uphols-
tery when the backrest is folded down,
be sure that there are no objects on the
seat and that the seat belt is not buck-
led.
Both sections of the rear seat backrest can be
folded down, together or separately, to enable
you to transport long objects.

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Rear seat
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To fold down one or both sections:
1. Pull the catch on the upper outboard edge
of the backrest upward and forward to
release the backrest lock. A red lock indi-
cator (A) is visible when the backrest is not
locked in the upright position.
2. Fold the backrest down.
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WARNING
•The red lock indicator is VISIBLE when
the backrest is NOT locked in position
and hidden when the backrest is cor-
rectly locked in place. When the back-
rest is in the upright position, push and
pull it to make sure that it is correctly
locked in place.
•When the rear seat is folded down, do
not place heavy objects against the
backs of the front seats. This places a
severe strain on the folded down back-
rest of the rear seat. Be sure to secure
cargo.
•Cargo must not be stacked higher than
the top of seat backs. This will reduce
the possibility of luggage, etc. becom-
ing projectiles during sudden maneu-
vers, rapid braking or an accident.
Rear seat armrest
The space between the rear seats can be used
for transporting long objects.
WARNING
•The center of the rear seat is not a seat-
ing position. This space is not equipped
with a seat belt or ISOFIX anchors. No
one should attempt to sit in this position
and child seats should never be placed
in the center of the rear seat.
•The rear seat center armrest is fixed in
the folded down position and cannot be
folded up.

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Rear seat
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WARNING
Long loads should be securely anchored.

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Cargo area
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.121
WARNING
The cargo area cover does not have a load
anchoring function. No item should be place
on top of the cargo area cover. These items
could move forward and cause injury during
braking.
Removing the cover1.
Retract the front lock pins at (A) by pulling
back the lock buttons on both sides as far
as possible.
2.
Retract the rear lock pins at (B) by pulling
back the lock buttons on both sides as far
as possible.
3. Lift up and turn the cover before lifting it out
of the vehicle.
Soft cargo area cover*
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The cargo area cover is pulled over the cargo
area and fastened to the eyelets with the hooks
on the corners of the cover.
Installing the cover1. Attach the front lower hooks on the cover
to the lower eyelets (A) on opposite sides
of the vehicle.
2.
Insert the front upper attachments (B) by
pressing together the spring-loaded rails
and pressing them into place on opposite
sides of the vehicle.
3.
Insert the upper rear rails (C) in the same
way.4. Attach the rear lower hooks on the cover to
the lower eyelets (D) on opposite sides of
the vehicle.
Hanging the cover when it is not in use1.
Remove the rear hooks (D) from the eye-
lets.
2.
Press together the rear rails (C) and remove
them from their attachments. Place them
at the front of the cargo area floor.
3. Attach the hooks in the rail next to the
attachments (B).
The cargo area cover is now hanging near the
rear seat backrests until it is needed again.
Removing the cargo area cover1. Remove the hooks and remove the rails
one at a time by pressing them together
and removing them from their attach-
ments.
2. When all attachments have been removed,
the cover can be rolled up and placed on
the rear part of the cargo area floor to make
room for cargo.

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Cargo area
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122* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
WARNING
The cargo area cover does not have a load
anchoring function. No item should be place
on top of the cargo area cover. These items
could move forward and cause injury during
braking.
Cargo area net*
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The cargo area net can be placed behind the
front seat backrests.This net is only intended
to be used when the rear seat backrests are
folded down.
Installing the net1. Fold down the rear seat backrests (see
page 117).
2. Attach the cargo net to the upper mounting
brackets near the ceiling.
3. Attach the cargo net’s hooks in the eyelets
near the seat belts floor anchorages on
opposite sides of the vehicle.
4. Pull the cargo net’s bands taut if neces-
sary.
WARNING
•Be sure that the net is securely attached
in the mounting brackets and eyelets.
•Cargo should be properly secured even
when the net is in use.
Removing the cargo net1. Release the pressure on the bands.
2. Remove the hooks from the eyelets near
the floor.
3. Remove the net from the ceiling mounting
brackets.
4. Fold the net and keep it in its storage bag.
Folding up the cargo area floor hatch
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Without the cargo area coverFold up the hatch and attach it to the latches
on both sides of the cargo area.
With the hard cover in place1. Fold up the hatch on the cargo area cover.
2. Fold up the floor hatch and fasten it to the
hook on the underside of the cargo area
cover.