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Volvo C30 (2013 year). Instruction - part 2

01 Safety

Whiplash Protection System

Certain components in the WHIPS sys-
tem may need to be replaced.

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Do not attempt to service any compo-
nent in the WHIPS system yourself.

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WARNING

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Any contact between the front seat
backrests and the folded rear seat
could impede the function of the WHIPS
system. If the rear seat is folded down,
the occupied front seats must be
adjusted forward so that they do not
touch the folded rear seat.

•

If the rear seat backrests are folded
down, cargo must be secured to pre-
vent it from sliding forward against the
front seat backrests in the event of a
collision from the rear. This could inter-
fere with the action of the WHIPS sys-
tem.

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WARNING

Boxes, suitcases, etc. wedged behind the
front seats could impede the function of the
WHIPS system.

01 Safety

Crash mode

Driving after a collision

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If the vehicle has been involved in a collision,
the text

CRASH MODE SEE MANUAL

may

appear in the information display. This indi-
cates that the vehicle's functionality has been
reduced.

This text can only be shown if the display is
undamaged and the vehicle's electrical system
is intact.

CRASH MODE is a feature that is triggered if
one or more of the safety systems (for example,
front or side airbags, an inflatable curtain, or
one or more of the seat belt pretensioners) has
deployed. The collision may have damaged an
important function in the vehicle, such as the

fuel lines, sensors for one of the safety sys-
tems, the brake system, etc.

WARNING

•

Never attempt to repair the vehicle
yourself or to reset the electrical system
after the vehicle has displayed

CRASH

MODE SEE MANUAL

. This could

result in injury or improper system func-
tion.

•

Restoring the vehicle to normal operat-
ing mode should only be done by a
trained and qualified Volvo service tech-
nician.

•

After

CRASH MODE SEE MANUAL

has been displayed, if you detect the
odor of fuel vapor, or see any signs of
fuel leakage, do not attempt to start the
vehicle. Leave the vehicle immediately.

Attempting to start the vehicle

If damage to the vehicle is minor and there is
no fuel leakage, you may attempt to start the
vehicle. To do so:

Remove the ignition key or optional keyless
drive start control, see page 152.

Reinsert the key or start control in the igni-
tion switch. The vehicle will then attempt to
reset CRASH MODE to normal mode.

Try to start the vehicle.

Moving the vehicle

If the electrical system is able to reset system
status to normal (

CRASH MODE SEE

MANUAL

will no longer be displayed), the

vehicle may be moved carefully from its pres-
ent position, if for example, it is blocking traffic.
It should, however, not be moved farther than
is absolutely necessary.

WARNING

Even if the vehicle appears to be drivable
after CRASH MODE has been set, it should
not be driven or towed (pulled by another
vehicle). There may be concealed damage
that could make it difficult or impossible to
control. The vehicle should be transported
on a flatbed tow truck to a trained and quali-
fied Volvo service technician for inspection/
repairs.

01 Safety

Child safety

Children should be seated safely

Volvo recommends the proper use of restraint
systems for all occupants including children.
Remember that, regardless of age and size, a
child should always be properly restrained in a
car.

Your car is also equipped with ISOFIX/LATCH
attachments, which make it more convenient
to install child seats.

Some restraint systems for children are
designed to be secured in the vehicle by lap
belts or the lap portion of a lap-shoulder belt.
Such child restraint systems can help protect
children in cars in the event of an accident only
if they are used properly. However, children
could be endangered in a crash if the child
restraints are not properly secured in the vehi-
cle. Failure to follow the installation instructions
for your child restraint can result in your child
striking the vehicle's interior in a sudden stop.

Holding a child in your arms is NOT a suitable
substitute for a child restraint system. In an
accident, a child held in a person's arms can
be crushed between the vehicle's interior and
an unrestrained person. The child could also be
injured by striking the interior, or by being ejec-
ted from the vehicle during a sudden maneuver
or impact. The same can also happen if the
infant or child rides unrestrained on the seat.
Other occupants should also be properly

restrained to help reduce the chance of injuring
or increasing the injury of a child.

All states and provinces have legislation gov-
erning how and where children should be car-
ried in a car. Find out the regulations existing
in your state or province. Recent accident sta-
tistics have shown that children are safer in rear
seating positions than front seating positions
when properly restrained. A child restraint sys-
tem can help protect a child in a vehicle. Here's
what to look for when selecting a child restraint
system:

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It should have a label certifying that it
meets applicable Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards (FMVSS 213) – or in Can-
ada, CMVSS 213.

•

Make sure the child restraint system is
approved for the child's height, weight and
development – the label required by the
standard or regulation, or instructions for
infant restraints, typically provide this infor-
mation.

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In using any child restraint system, we urge
you to carefully look over the instructions
that are provided with the restraint. Be sure
you understand them and can use the
device properly and safely in this vehicle. A
misused child restraint system can result in
increased injuries for both the infant or
child and other occupants in the vehicle.

When a child has outgrown the child safety
seat, you should use the rear seat with the
standard seat belt fastened. The best way to
help protect the child here is to place the child
on a cushion so that the seat belt is properly
located on the hips (see the illustration on page
46). Legislation in your state or province may
mandate the use of a child seat or cushion in
combination with the seat belt, depending on
the child's age and/or size. Please check local
regulations.

A specially designed and tested booster cush-
ion and backrest can be obtained from your
Volvo retailer.

USA: for children weighing 33–80 lbs. (15–
36 kg) and 38–54 inches (97–137 cm) in height

Canada: for children weighing 40–80 lbs. (18–
36 kg) and 40–54 inches (102–137 cm) in height

WARNING

Do not use child safety seats or child
booster cushions/backrests in the front
passenger's seat. We also recommend that
children under 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) in
height who have outgrown these devices sit
in the rear seat with the seat belt fastened.

Child seat should always be registered. See
page 39 for more information.

01 Safety

Child safety

Automatic Locking Retractor/
Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/
ELR)

To make child seat installation easier, each
seat belt (except for the driver's belt) is equip-
ped with a locking mechanism to help keep the
seat belt taut.

When attaching the seat belt to a child
seat:

Attach the seat belt to the child seat
according to the child seat manufacturer's
instructions.

Pull the seat belt out as far as possible.

Insert the seat belt latch plate into the
buckle (lock) in the usual way.

Release the seat belt and pull it taut around
the child seat.

A sound from the seat belt retractor will be
audible at this time and is normal. The belt will
now be locked in place. This function is auto-
matically disabled when the seat belt is
unlocked and the belt is fully retracted.

WARNING

Do not use child safety seats or child
booster cushions/backrests in the front
passenger's seat. We also recommend that
children who have outgrown these devices
sit in the rear seat with the seat belt properly
fastened.

Volvo's recommendations

Why does Volvo believe that no child should sit
in the front seat of a car? It's quite simple really.
A front airbag is a very powerful device
designed, by law, to help protect an adult.

Because of the size of the airbag and its speed
of inflation, a child should never be placed in
the front seat, even if he or she is properly bel-
ted or strapped into a child safety seat. Volvo
has been an innovator in safety for over sev-
enty-five years, and we'll continue to do our
part. But we need your help. Please remember
to put your children in the back seat, and
buckle them up.

Volvo has some very specific
recommendations:

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Always wear your seat belt.

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Airbags are a SUPPLEMENTAL safety
device which, when used with a three-
point seat belt can help reduce serious
injuries during certain types of accidents.

Volvo recommends that you do not dis-
connect the airbag system in your vehicle.

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Volvo strongly recommends that everyone
in the vehicle be properly restrained.

•

Volvo recommends that ALL occupants
(adults and children) shorter than 4 feet
7 inches (140 cm) be seated in the back
seat of any vehicle with a front passenger
side airbag.

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Drive safely!

Child restraint registration and recalls

Registering a child restraint

Child restraints could be recalled for safety
reasons. You must register your child restraint
to be reached in a recall. To stay informed
about child safety seat recalls, be sure to fill out
and return the registration card that comes
with new child restraints.

Child restraint recall information is readily avail-
able in both the U.S. and Canada. For recall
information in the U.S., call the U.S. Govern-
ment's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
In Canada, visit Transport Canada's Child
Safety website at http://www.tc.gc.ca/
roadsafety/childsafety/menu.htm.

01 Safety

Child restraint systems

Child restraints

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Infant seat

There are three main types of child restraint
systems: infant seats, convertible seats, and
booster cushions. They are classified accord-
ing to the child's age and size.

The following section provides general infor-
mation on securing a child restraint using a
three-point seat belt. Refer to pages pages
47–48 for information on securing a child
restraint using ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors
and/or top tether anchorages.

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Convertible seat

WARNING

A child seat should never be used in the
front passenger seat of any vehicle with a
front passenger airbag – not even if the
Passenger airbag off symbol near the rear-
view mirror is illuminated (on vehicles equip-
ped with Occupant Weight Sensor). If the
severity of an accident were to cause the
airbag to inflate, this could lead to serious
injury or death to a child seated in this posi-
tion.

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Booster cushion

WARNING

Always refer to the child restraint manufac-
turer's instructions for detailed information
on securing the restraint.

01 Safety

Child restraint systems

WARNING

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When not in use, keep the child restraint
system secured or remove it from the
passenger compartment to help pre-
vent it from injuring passengers in the
event of a sudden stop or collision.

•

A small child's head represents a con-
siderable part of its total weight and its
neck is still very weak. Volvo recom-
mends that children up to age 4 travel,
properly restrained, facing rearward. In
addition, Volvo recommends that chil-
dren should ride rearward facing, prop-
erly restrained, as long as possible.

01 Safety

Infant seats

Securing an infant seat with a seat belt

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Do not place the infant seat in the front passeng-
er's seat

NOTE

Refer to pages 47–48 for information on
securing a child restraint using ISOFIX/
LATCH lower anchors and/or top tether
anchorages.

WARNING

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An infant seat must be in the rear-facing
position only.

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The infant seat should not be positioned
behind the driver's seat unless there is
adequate space for safe installation.

Place the infant seat in the rear seat of the
vehicle.

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Positioning the seat belt through the infant seat

Attach the seat belt to the infant seat
according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.

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Fasten the seat belt

WARNING

A child seat should never be used in the
front passenger seat of any vehicle with a
front passenger airbag – not even if the
"Passenger airbag off" symbol near the
rear-view mirror is illuminated (on vehicles
equipped with Occupant Weight Sensor). If
the severity of an accident were to cause the
airbag to inflate, this could lead to serious
injury or death to a child seated in this posi-
tion.

Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch
plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinct
click is audible.

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Infant seats

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Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt

Pull the shoulder section of the seat belt
out as far as possible to activate the belt's
automatic locking function.

NOTE

The locking retractor will automatically
release when the seat belt is unbuckled and
allowed to retract fully.

Press the infant seat firmly in place, let the
seat belt retract and pull it taut. A sound
from the seat belt retractor's automatic
locking function will be audible at this time

and is normal. The seat belt should now be
locked in place.

Ensure that the seat is securely in place

WARNING

It should not be possible to move the child
restraint (child seat) more than 1 in. (2.5 cm)
in any direction along the seat belt path.

Push and pull the infant seat along the seat
belt path to ensure that it is held securely
in place by the seat belt.

The infant seat can be removed by unbuck-
ling the seat belt and letting it retract com-
pletely.

01 Safety

Convertible seats

Securing a convertible seat with a seat
belt

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Do not place the convertible seat in the front pas-
senger's seat

NOTE

Refer to pages 47–48 for information on
securing a child restraint using ISOFIX/
LATCH lower anchors and/or top tether
anchorages.

Convertible seats can be used in either a for-
ward or rearward-facing position, depending
on the age and size of the child.

WARNING

Always use a convertible seat that is suita-
ble for the child's age and size. See the con-
vertible seat manufacturer's recommenda-
tions.

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Route the seat belt through the convertible seat

WARNING

A small child's head represents a consider-
able part of its total weight and its neck is
still very weak. Volvo recommends that chil-
dren up to age 4 travel, properly restrained,
facing rearward. In addition, Volvo recom-
mends that children should ride rearward
facing, properly restrained, as long as pos-
sible.

WARNING

•

Convertible child seats should be instal-
led in the rear seat only.

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A rear-facing convertible seat should not
be positioned behind the driver's seat
unless there is adequate space for safe
installation.

Place the convertible seat in the rear seat
of the vehicle.

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Convertible seats

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Fasten the seat belt

Attach the seat belt to the convertible seat
according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.

Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch
plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinct
click is audible.

Pull the shoulder section of the seat belt
out as far as possible to activate the belt's
automatic locking function.

NOTE

The locking retractor will automatically
release when the seat belt is unbuckled and
allowed to retract fully.

Press the convertible seat firmly in place,
let the seat belt retract and pull it taut. A
sound from the seat belt retractor's auto-
matic locking function will be audible at this
time and is normal. The seat belt should
now be locked in place.

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Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt

Push and pull the convertible seat along
the seat belt path to ensure that it is held
securely in place by the seat belt.

WARNING

It should not be possible to move the child
restraint (child seat) more than 1 in. (2.5 cm)
in any direction along the seat belt path.

The convertible seat can be removed by
unbuckling the seat belt and letting it retract
completely.

Ensure that the seat is securely in place

01 Safety

Booster cushions

Securing a booster cushion

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Position the child correctly on the booster cushion
and fasten the seat belt

WARNING

Booster cushions are recommended for chil-
dren who have outgrown convertible seats.

Place the booster cushion in the rear seat
of the vehicle.

With the child properly seated on the
booster cushion, attach the seat belt to or
around the cushion according to the man-
ufacturer's instructions.

Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch
plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinct
click is audible.

Ensure that the seat belt is pulled taut and
fits snugly around the child.

WARNING

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The hip section of the three-point seat
belt must fit snugly across the child's
hips, not across the stomach.

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The shoulder section of the three-point
seat belt should be positioned across
the chest and shoulder.

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The shoulder belt must never be placed
behind the child's back or under the
arm.

01 Safety

ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors

Using the ISOFIX/LATCH lower child
seat anchors

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Lower anchors for ISOFIX/LATCH-equipped
child seats are located in both rear seating
positions, hidden below the backrest cushions.
Symbols on the seat back upholstery mark the
anchor positions (see the illustration).

WARNING

The center of the rear seat is not a seating
position. This area is not equipped with a
seat belt or ISOFIX/LATCH anchors. No one
should attempt to sit in this position and
child seats should never be placed in the
center of the rear seat.

To access the anchors:

Put the child restraint in position.

Kneel on the child restraint to press down
the seat cushion and locate the anchors by
feel.

Fasten the attachment on the child
restraint's lower straps to the ISOFIX/
LATCH lower anchors.

Firmly tension the lower child seat straps
according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.

NOTE

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Always follow your child seat manufac-
turer's installation instructions, and use
both ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors and
top tethers whenever possible.

WARNING

Volvo's ISOFIX/LATCH anchors conform to
FMVSS/CMVSS standards. Always refer to
the child restraint system's manual for
weight and size ratings.

WARNING

The ISOFIX/LATCH lower child restraint
anchors are only intended for use with child
seats positioned in the left or right seating
positions.

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Fasten the attachment correctly to the ISOFIX/
LATCH lower anchors

WARNING

Be sure to fasten the attachment correctly
to the anchor (see the illustration). If the
attachment is not correctly fastened, the
child restraint may not be properly secured
in the event of a collision.

01 Safety

Top tether anchors

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Top tether anchorage points

Volvo vehicles are equipped with child restraint
top tether anchorages in the rear seating posi-
tions. They are located on the rear sides of the
backrests.

Using the top tether anchorages

Place the child restraint on the rear seat.

Attach the hook to the anchorage.

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Route the strap under the head restraint

WARNING

Be sure to fasten the child tether attachment
correctly to the anchor. If it is not correctly
fastened, the child seat may not be properly
restrained in the event of a collision.

Route the top tether strap under the head
restraint and fasten its attachment to the
anchorage.

Firmly tension the top tether strap accord-
ing to the child restraint manufacturer's
instructions. Tension the top tether strap
only after the lower anchor straps or the
seat belt have been firmly tensioned.

See page 47 for information on securing the
child restraint to ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors.

WARNING

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Never route a top tether strap over the
top or around the head restraint. It
should always be routed under the head
restraint.

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Child restraint anchorages are designed
to withstand only those loads imposed
by correctly fitted child restraints. Under
no circumstances are they to be used
for adult seat belts or harnesses. The
anchorages are not able to withstand
excessive forces on them in the event of
collision if full harness seat belts or adult
seat belts are installed to them. An adult
who uses a belt anchored in a child
restraint anchorage runs a great risk of
suffering severe injuries should a colli-
sion occur.

•

Do not install rear speakers that require
the removal of the top tether anchors or
interfere with the proper use of the top
tether strap.

02 Instruments and controls

Instrument overview

02 Instruments and controls

Instrument overview

Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Steering wheel adjustment

Hood opener

Controls in front doors

Left steering wheel lever

Lighting panel, fuel filler door opener

Door open handle and locking button

Climate system air vent

Side window air vent

Cruise control

Horn, airbag

Main instrument panel

Audio controls

Right steering wheel lever

Ignition switch

Moonroof control*

Not in use

Not is use

Courtesy lighting switch

Driver's side reading light

Passenger's side reading light

Seat belt reminder and Occupant
Weight Sensor indicator

Rear-view mirror

Display for climate control, personal
settings, and audio system

Audio system

Controls for personal settings and
audio system

Controls for climate system

Gear selector

Hazard warning flashers

Door open handle

Glove compartment

Parking brake

12-volt socket

Position for optional equipment

Control panel in driver's door

Power windows

Door mirror button, driver's side

Door mirror adjustment control

Door mirror button, passenger's side

02 Instruments and controls

Instrument panel

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Speedometer

Turn signal, left

Warning symbol – See the following pages
for additional information.

Information display – The display presents
information and warning messages, the
ambient temperature, clock, etc. When the
ambient temperature is between 23 °F and
36 °F (–5 °C and +2 °C), a snowflake sym-
bol is shown in the display. This symbol
serves as a warning for possible slippery
road surfaces. Please note that this symbol
does not indicate a fault with your car. At
low speeds, or when the car is not moving,

the temperature readings may be slightly
higher than the actual ambient tempera-
ture.

Information symbol – See the following
pages for additional information.

Turn signal, right

Tachometer – Shows engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm).
Do not drive continuously with the needle
in the red area of the dial, which indicates
maximum allowable engine rpm range.
Instead, shift to a higher gear or slow the
vehicle down. The engine management
system will automatically prevent exces-

sively high engines speeds. This will be
noticeable as a pronounced unevenness in
engine speed.

Indicator and information symbols

Fuel gauge, see page 277 for fuel tank vol-
ume. When a warning light in the gauge
comes on, the vehicle should be refueled
as soon as possible, see page 70 for
more information on fuel level and con-
sumption in the "Trip computer” section.

High beam indicator

Function display – This window displays
information on functions such as the

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