washer fluid VOLVO C30 2013 Owner´s Manual

02 Instruments and controls
Right-side steering wheel lever
02
74
Windshield wipers
Windshield/headlight washers
Rain sensor – on/off, see page 74
Thumb wheel
Liftgate wiper/washer
Windshield wipers offThe windshield wipers are off when
the lever is in position 0.
Manual wiper functionFrom position 0, move the lever
upward. The windshield wipers will
sweep one stroke at a time for as
long as the lever is held up.
Intermittent wiper functionWith the lever in this position, you
can set the wiper interval by mov-
ing the thumb wheel (C) upward to
increase wiper speed or down-
ward to decrease the speed.
Continuous wiper functionThe wipers operate at "normal"
speed.
High speed wiper function.
– Windshield washers
Pull the lever toward the steering wheel and
release it. The wipers will make 2–3 sweeps
across the windshield after the lever has been
released.
CAUTION
•Use ample washer fluid when washing
the windshield. The windshield should
be thoroughly wet when the wipers are
in operation.
•Before using the wipers, ice and snow
should be removed from the wind-
shield/rear window. Be sure the wiper
blades are not frozen in place.
Headlight washers (certain models)
When the lever has been pulled, high pressure
jets mounted in the bumper will spray the head-
lights.
The following applies to conserve washer fluid,
see page 64 for information on the light switch
positions:
Low/high beam headlights onThe headlights will be washed the first time the
windshield is washed. Thereafter, the head-
lights will only be washed once for every five
times the windshield is washed within a
10 minute period.
Parking lights onThe optional Active Bending Lights will be
washed once for every five times the wind-
shield is washed.

02 Instruments and controls
Right-side steering wheel lever
02
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.75
Normal halogen headlights will not be washed.
When approx. 1 US quart (1 liter) of washer fluid
remains in the reservoir, the headlights will no
longer be washed. A text message will also be
displayed to remind the driver to fill the washer
fluid reservoir.
– Rain sensor*
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The rain sensor regulates windshield wiper
speed according to the amount of water on the
windshield. The sensitivity of the rain sensor is
adjusted by moving the thumb wheel (C in the
illustration on the previous page) up (the wipers
will sweep the windshield more frequently) ordown (the wipers will sweep the windshield
less frequently).
On/Off
Activating the rain sensor
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Put the windshield wiper lever in posi-
tion 0.
3. Press button B (see page 74). The rain sen-
sor symbol will appear in the lower display.
Manual deactivationThe rain sensor can be deactivated by:
Pressing button (B).
or
Moving the windshield wiper lever down.
NOTE
The rain sensor function will remain acti-
vated if the lever is briefly moved up to acti-
vate the "manual sweep" function.
CAUTION
The rain sensor should be deactivated when
washing the car in an automatic car wash,
etc. If the rain sensor function is left on, the
wipers will start inadvertently in the car
wash and could be damaged.
Automatic deactivationThe rain sensor is deactivated automatically in
the following situations:
•When the key is removed from the ignition.
•Five minutes after the ignition is switched
off if the key is left in the ignition.
– Thumb wheel
The thumb wheel is used to set the wiper inter-
val when intermittent wiping is selected, or the
sensitivity to the amount of rain on the wind-
shield when the rain sensor is selected. Move
the wheel upward or downward to increase/
decrease wiper speed when the intermittent
function is selected, or to increase/decrease
the optional rain sensor's sensitivity when the
this function is activated.
– Liftgate wiper/washer
Press the lever forward to wipe and wash the
liftgate window. The wiper will sweep the win-
dow several times after the lever has been
released.
The button at the end of the lever has three
positions:

06 Starting and driving
General information
06
144
•Volvo recommends the use of snow tires
on all four wheels for winter driving – see
the chapter "Wheels and tires."
•To prevent the washer fluid reservoir from
freezing, add washer solvents containing
antifreeze (see page 220 for the location of
the washer fluid reservoir). This is impor-
tant since dirt is often splashed on the
windshield during winter driving, requiring
the frequent use of the washers and wip-
ers. Volvo Washer Solvent should be dilu-
ted as follows: Down to 14 °F (–10 °C):
1 part washer solvent and 4 parts water
Down to 5 °F (–15 °C): 1 part washer sol-
vent and 3 parts water Down to 0 °F
(–18 °C): 1 part washer solvent and 2 parts
water Down to –18 °F (–28 °C): 1 part
washer solvent and 1 part water.
•Use Volvo Teflon Lock Spray in the locks.
NOTE
Avoid using de-icing sprays as they can
cause damage to the locks.
Conserving electrical current
Keep the following in mind to help minimize
battery drain:
•When the engine is not running, avoid turn-
ing the ignition key to position II. Many
electrical systems (the audio system, the
optional navigation system, power win-
dows, etc) will function with the ignition key
in position I. This position reduces drain on
the battery.
•Please keep in mind that using systems,
accessories, etc that consume a great deal
of current when the engine is not running
could result in the battery being completely
drained. Driving or having the engine run-
ning for approximately 15 minutes will help
keep the battery charged.
•The optional 12 volt socket in the cargo
area (certain models only) provides electri-
cal current even with the ignition switched
off, which drains the battery.
NOTE
•If the ignition is switched on, a warning
message will be displayed in the text
window in the instrument panel when
the battery charge is low.
•An energy conserving function
designed into the vehicle's electrical
system will switch off certain functions
or reduce the load on the battery by,
e.g., reducing the audio system's vol-
ume.
Before a long distance trip
It is always worthwhile to have your vehicle
checked at a trained and qualified Volvo serv-
ice technician before driving long distances.
Your trained and qualified Volvo service tech-
nician will also be able to supply you with
bulbs, fuses, spark plugs and wiper blades for
your use in the event that problems occur.
As a minimum, the following items should be
checked before any long trip:
•Check that engine runs smoothly and that
fuel consumption is normal.
•Check for fuel, oil, and fluid leakage.
•Have the transmission oil level checked1.
•Check condition of drive belts.
1To prevent injury from contact with hot surfaces, do not inspect your vehicle's transmission fluid yourself. Have your vehicle's transmission fluid level inspected by a qualified Volvo service technician.

09 Maintenance and servicing
Engine compartment 09
220
Cooling system expansion tank
Power steering fluid reservoir (concealed
behind the headlight)
Dipstick – engine oil
Washer fluid reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Brake/clutch fluid reservoir
Battery
Relay/fuse box
WARNING
The cooling fan (located at the front of the
engine compartment, behind the radiator)
may start or continue to operate (for up to
6 minutes) after the engine has been
switched off.

09 Maintenance and servicing
Fluids09
223 Washer fluid
Washer fluid reservoir
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the
engine compartment and holds approximately
4.2 US qts (4 liters). During cold weather, the
reservoir should be filled with windshield
washer solvent containing antifreeze.
Coolant
Coolant reservoir
Normally, the coolant does not need to be
changed. If the system must be drained, con-
sult a trained and qualified Volvo service tech-
nician.
CAUTION
•If necessary, top up the cooling system
with Volvo Genuine Coolant/Antifreeze
only (a 50/50 mix of water and anti-
freeze).
•Different types of antifreeze/coolant
may not be mixed.
•If the cooling system is drained, it
should be flushed with clean water or
premixed anti-freeze before it is refilled
with the correct mixture of water/anti-
freeze.
•The cooling system must always be
kept filled to the correct level, and the
level must be between the MIN and
MAX marks. If it is not kept filled, there
can be high local temperatures in the
engine which could result in damage.
Check coolant regularly!
•Do not top up with water only. This
reduces the rust-protective and anti-
freeze qualities of the coolant and has a
lower boiling point. It can also cause
damage to the cooling system if it
should freeze.
•Do not use chlorinated tap water in the
vehicle's cooling system.

11 Specifications
Fuel, oils, and fluids
11

277 Specifications and capacities
CategorySpecificationCapacity
Fuel tankOctane rating: unleaded gasoline, minimum
octane requirement AKI 87, recommended rat-
ing AKI 91 or above.15.9 US gallons (60 liters)
Engine oil (with filter replacement)See page 279 for information on engine oil
specifications.6.1 US quarts (5.8 liters)
Automatic transmission oilJWS 33098.14 US quarts (7.7 liters)
Manual transmission oilBOT 350 M36-speed: 2.0 US quarts (1.9 liters)
CoolantVolvo original coolant/antifreeze (50/50 mix-
ture of water and anti-freeze)10.5 US quarts (10 liters) – models with automatic
transmission
10 US quarts (9.5 liters) – models with manual trans-
mission
Brake fluidDOT 4+ boiling point >536 °F (280 °C), P/N
94374330.63 US quarts (0.6 liters)
Power steering fluidWSS M2C204-A or equivalent1.3 US quarts (1.2 liters) – system and reservoir com-
bined
Washer fluid reservoirUse washer fluid solvent in cold weather con-
ditions.4.2 US qts (4 liters)
Air conditioning systemRefrigerant – R134a1.2 lbs. (530 grams)

12 Index
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292
Liftgate wiper/washer................................ 75
Lighting panel...................................... 64, 65
Load anchoring eyelets...........................120
Loading the vehicle
roof loads............................................ 169
Locking
from the inside.................................... 135
glove compartment............................. 136
Locking the vehicle.................................. 131
Long distance trips.................................. 144
Lug nuts (wheel nuts)............................... 199
M
Maintenance............................................ 216
hoisting the vehicle............................. 217
performed by the owner.....................217
Malfunction indicator light......................... 58
Manual climate control.............................. 95
Manual transmission................................ 154
Mirrors....................................................... 79
Model plate.............................................. 273
Moonroof................................................... 82Motor oil................................................... 221
checking............................................. 221
N
Net in cargo area..................................... 122
O
Occupant safety........................................ 18
Occupant weight sensor............................ 28
Octane recommendations.......................146
Oil............................................................. 221
changing............................................. 221
checking............................................. 221
Oil quality................................................. 279
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 286
Opening the hood.................................... 219
Owner maintenance................................. 217
P
Panel lighting, instrument.......................... 66
Park assist............................................... 174
Parking brake........................................... 162
Parking lights............................................. 66
Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling. . . 28
Periodic owner-performed maintenance. 217
Permissible axle weight........................... 187
Personal settings....................................... 84
Power door mirrors.................................... 80
Power front seat...................................... 109
memory function................................. 110
Power moonroof........................................ 82
Power steering fluid................................. 224
Power windows......................................... 78
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 21
R
Radio
SiriusXM
E satellite radio.................... 256
Radio functions........................................ 252
HD digital radio................................... 254

12 Index
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294
Three-way catalytic converter................. 283
Tire inflation............................................. 181
Tire inflation pressure..............................183
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 202
Tires.........................................................178
age...................................................... 178
changing..................................... 197, 200
changing from summer to winter........ 179
designations....................................... 184
glossary of terms................................ 186
improving economy............................ 179
inflation............................................... 181
inflation pressure, checking................ 181
inflation pressure table.......................183
load ratings......................................... 182
rotation............................................... 178
Self-supporting run flat tires (SST)..... 204
snow...................................................189
spare................................................... 196
spare tire (location)............................. 197
speed ratings...................................... 182
storing................................................. 180
studded............................................... 189
tire pressure monitoring system......... 202
tire sealing system.............................. 190
tread wear indicator............................ 179uniform tire quality grading................. 188
winter driving...................................... 189
Tire sealing system.................................. 190
Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 48
Towing the vehicle................................... 165
Transmission
Geartronic........................................... 156
manual................................................154
shiftlock override................................ 158
Tread wear indicator................................ 179
Treble....................................................... 250
Trip computer............................................ 70
Trips, long distance................................. 144
Turn signals............................................... 68
indicator lights...................................... 54
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...................188
V
Vehicle dimensions.................................. 274
Vehicle loading........................................ 187
roof loads............................................ 169
Vehicle maintenance................................ 216
performed by the owner.....................217
Vehicle towing.........................................165
Vehicle weights........................................ 275
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)......... 273
Volvo and the environment........................ 13
Volvo maintenance.................................. 216
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance........ 286
W
Warning flashers, hazard........................... 77
Warning symbol......................................... 56
Warranties................................................ 216
Washer fluid..................................... 223, 277
Washer fluid reservoir......................220, 223
Water, driving through............................. 143
Weights.................................................... 275

12 Index
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295
Wheel nuts............................................... 199
Wheels.....................................................178
changing............................................. 200
storing................................................. 180
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)....... 35
Windows
power.................................................... 78
Windshield washer fluid reservoir............220
Windshield wiper blades.......................... 225
Windshield wipers...................................... 74
rain sensor............................................ 75
Winter tires............................................... 189
Wiper blades
replacing............................................. 225
replacing liftgate wiper....................... 225