Volvo C30 (2013 year). Instruction - part 3

02 Instruments and controls

Instrument panel

odometer, trip odometers, optional rain
sensor, and cruise control.

Trip odometer reset button – The trip
odometers are used to measure short dis-
tances. Press the button briefly to switch
between the odometer for the car's total
mileage and the two trip odometers, T1
and T2. A long press (more than 2 seconds)
resets the currently selected trip odometer.

Temperature gauge – The gauge indicates
the temperature of the engine cooling sys-
tem. If the temperature is abnormally high
and the needle enters the red zone, a mes-
sage is shown in the display. Bear in mind
that auxiliary lamps in front of the air intake
reduce the cooling capacity at high outside
temperatures and high engine loads.

Indicator and warning symbols

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Indicator and warning symbols

Function check

The indicator and warning symbols

light up

when you turn the ignition key or the optional
keyless drive start control to the driving posi-
tion (position II) before starting. This shows that
the symbols are functioning.

When the engine starts, all sym-
bols go out. If the engine is not
started within 5 seconds, all of the
symbols except the malfunction
indicator light (CHECK ENGINE)
and the oil pressure warning light
will go out. Certain symbols may

not have their functions illustrated, depending
on the car's equipment.

The PARK BRAKE symbol will not go out until
the parking brake has been released.

Symbols in the center of the instrument
panel

Warning symbol

The red warning symbol lights up
to indicate a fault that could affect
the car's drivability.This symbol
illuminates when the vehicle is
traveling at speeds above 5 mph

(7 km/h). A text explaining the nature of the fault
will also be shown in the information display.
The symbol and accompanying text will remain
on until the fault has been corrected. This sym-
bol may also light up in combination with other
indicator or warning symbols.

If the red warning symbol lights up:

Stop the car as soon as possible in a suit-
able location.

Read the message in the information dis-
play.

Follow the instructions provided, or con-
tact a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician. Erase the message by pressing
READ, see page 61.

Information symbol

The yellow information symbol
lights up to alert the driver to a
message in the information dis-
play. This symbol illuminates when
the vehicle is traveling at speeds

below 5 mph (7 km/h).

The message can be erased by pressing the
READ button, see page 61, or will disappear
automatically (the length of time required for
the message to disappear varies, depending
on the function indicated).

When the message "

TIME FOR REGULAR

MAINTENANCE

" is displayed, the text can be

erased and the information symbol light can be
turned off by pressing the READ button. The
text will disappear and the symbol light will go
out automatically after two minutes.

On certain engines, the symbol for low oil pressure is not used. Instead, a text warning is provided in the information display, see page 221.

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Indicator and warning symbols

This symbol may also light up in combination
with other indicator or warning symbols.

NOTE

The car can still be driven after the informa-
tion symbol has come on. The car can be
driven for 1–2 weeks after service-related
information has been displayed.

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Symbols – instrument panel

Symbols – left side

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1. Malfunction indicator light

As you drive, a computer called
On-Board Diagnostics II (OBDII)
monitors your car's engine, trans-
mission, electrical and emission
systems.

The CHECK ENGINE light will light up if the
computer senses a condition that potentially
may need correcting. When this happens,
please have your car checked by a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician as soon as
possible.

A CHECK ENGINE light may have many cau-
ses. Sometimes, you may not notice a change
in your car's behavior. Even so, an uncorrected
condition could hurt fuel economy, emission
controls, and drivability. Extended driving with-
out correcting the cause could even damage
other components in your car.

NOTE

Canadian models are equipped with the
second symbol for the Malfunction Indicator
Light.

2. Anti-lock Brake system (ABS)

If the warning light comes on, there
is a malfunction of the ABS system
(the standard braking system will
still function).

The vehicle should be driven to a
trained and qualified Volvo service
technician for inspection, see
page 159 for additional informa-
tion.

NOTE

Canadian models are equipped with the
second symbol.

3. Rear fog light

This symbol indicates that the rear
fog light (located in the driver's
side taillight cluster) is on.

4. Stability system DSTC

This indicator symbol flashes when
the DSTC (Dynamic Stability and
Traction control system) is actively
working to stabilize the car, see
page 163 for more detailed infor-

mation.

5. Tire Pressure Monitoring System

This system monitors inflation
pressure in the tires. See page
202 for more information.

6. Fuel level warning light

When this light comes on, the vehi-
cle should be refueled as soon as
possible.

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Symbols – instrument panel

Symbols – right side

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1. Turn signal indicator for trailer (not
C30)

2. Parking brake applied

This light is on when the parking
brake (hand brake) is applied. The
parking brake lever is situated
between the front seats, see
page 162 for more information.

NOTE

Canadian models are equipped with the
second symbol.

3. SRS system warning light

If this light comes on while the car
is being driven, or remains on for
longer than approximately 10 sec-
onds after the car has been
started, the SRS system's diag-

nostic functions have detected a fault in a seat
belt lock or pretensioner, a front airbag, side
impact airbag, and/or an inflatable curtain.
Have the system(s) inspected by a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician as soon as
possible.

4. Oil pressure warning light

If the light comes on while driving,
the car, stop the engine immedi-
ately, and check the engine oil
level. If the oil level is normal and
the light stays on after restart, have

the car towed to the nearest trained and quali-
fied Volvo service technician. After hard driv-
ing, the light may come on occasionally when
the engine is idling. This is normal, provided it
goes off when the engine speed is increased.

5. Seat belt reminder

This symbol (and the seat belt
reminder light above the rear view
mirror) will light up if either front
seat occupant has not buckled his/
her seat belt. If the car is not mov-

ing, the symbols will go out after approximately
6 seconds.

6. Generator warning light

If the light comes on while the
engine is running, have the charg-
ing system checked by an author-
ized Volvo workshop.

7. Brake failure warning light

If this light comes on while driving
or braking, stop the car as quickly
as possible in a safe place, open
the hood, and check the brake fluid
level in the reservoir, see
page 220 for the location of the
reservoir.

NOTE

Canadian models are equipped with the
second symbol.

On certain engines, this symbol is not used to indicate low oil pressure. Instead, a text warning is provided in the information display, see also page 221.

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Symbols – instrument panel

WARNING

If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the
reservoir or if a

BRAKE FAILURE STOP

SAFELY

message is displayed in the infor-

mation display: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the
car towed to a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician and have the brake sys-
tem inspected.

If the BRAKES and ABS warning lights come
on at the same time, this could indicate a fault
in the brake system.

In this case:

Stop the car in a suitable place and switch
off the engine.

Restart the engine.

If both warning lights go off, no further
action is required and the car can be
driven.

If both lights remain on after the engine has
been restarted, switch off the engine again
and check the brake fluid level, see
page 220 for the location of the reservoir.

Door open warning

The driver will be alerted if one of the doors, the
hood or the liftgate are open or ajar.

At low speeds

If the car is moving at a speed of
less than approximately 3 mph
(5 km/h), the Information symbol in
the instrument panel will light up
and a message will be shown in the

information display indicating which door(s),
etc is not completely closed.

At higher speeds

If the car is moving at a speed
above approximately 6 mph
(10 km/h), the Warning symbol in
the instrument panel will light up
and a message will be shown in the

information display indicating which door(s),
etc is not completely closed.

Hood and liftgate

If the hood and/or liftgate is not
completely closed, the Information
symbol in the instrument panel will
light up and a message will be dis-
played, regardless of the vehicle's

speed.

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Information display

Messages

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When an indicator or warning light in the instru-
ment panel comes on, a message is also
shown in the information display. To read a
message:

Press the READ button (1).

Pressing READ repeatedly enables you to
scroll to any other messages that may be
stored.

NOTE

If a message is displayed when e.g. you are
using the trip computer, this message must
be read before you can access the trip com-
puter.

Message

Meaning

.....STOP
SAFELY

Stop the vehicle in a
safe place and switch
off the engine to help
prevent the risk of seri-
ous damage.

HIGH ENGINE
TEMP STOP
SAFELY

Stop the vehicle in a
safe place and switch
off the engine to help
prevent the risk of seri-
ous damage.

......SERVICE
URGENT

Take your car to a
trained and qualified
Volvo service techni-
cian for inspection
immediately.

......SEE MAN-
UAL

Refer to your owner's
manual. For additional
information, please
contact your Volvo
retailer.

Message

Meaning

.....SERVICE
REQUIRED

Take your car to a
trained and qualified
Volvo service techni-
cian for inspection as
soon as possible (but
preferably before the
next scheduled mainte-
nance service).

BOOK TIME
FOR MAINTE-
NANCE

Book time for service at
an authorized Volvo
workshop.

TIME FOR
REGULAR
MAINTE-
NANCE

This message is affec-
ted by the number of
miles/km driven, by the
number of months, or
by the number of engine
hours since the service
reminder was reset at
the most recent regu-
larly scheduled service.

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Information display

Message

Meaning

MAINTE-
NANCE OVER-
DUE

If the vehicle is not serv-
iced according to
schedule, the warranty
may not apply to dam-
aged parts, etc.

REMINDER
CHECK OIL
LEVEL

Stop as soon as possi-
ble and switch off the
engine, check the oil
level and top up if nec-
essary, see page 221.

This is part of the message. Additional information will also
be displayed.

02 Instruments and controls

12-volt sockets

12-volt socket (front seat)

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12-volt socket, auxiliary equipment

The 12-volt socket can be used to plug in cer-
tain accessories such as cellular telephones,
etc. The key must be in position I (or higher) for
the auxiliary socket to function.

The maximum current consumption is 10A
(120W) if only one of the 12-volt sockets in the
passenger compartment is in use. If both the
front and rear sockets are used at the same
time, the maximum current consumption per
socket is 7.5A (90W).

Ashtrays/cigarette lighter

The auxiliary socket can also be used to power
a cigarette lighter. Accessory cigarette lighters

and ashtrays can be purchased from your
Volvo retailer.

NOTE

The cover should be kept on when the aux-
iliary socket is not in use.

Auxiliary equipment

The buttons to the left of the 12-volt socket can
be used for Volvo-installed optional or auxiliary
equipment.

12-volt socket (rear seat)

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NOTE

The 12-volt socket in the rear seat cannot
function as a cigarette lighter.

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Lighting panel

Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Overview

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Light switch

Thumb wheel for adjusting brightness of
instrument lighting

Front fog lights*

To unlock the fuel filler door

Rear fog light

Pos.

Lighting

Daytime running lights (low
beam headlights) on. Pull the
left-side steering wheel lever to
flash the high beam headlights.

Parking lights (the daytime run-
ning lights do not function with
the switch in this position

Low beam headlights on. Pull
the left-side steering wheel lever
to toggle between high and low
beams.

Active Bending Lights (ABL)*.

On Canadian models, the daytime running lights (low beam
headlights) will remain on with the light switch in this posi-
tion.

Headlights

To illuminate the headlights, the ignition
key must be turned to at least position II.

The daytime running lights (low beam
headlights) illuminate automatically,
except when the light switch (1) is in the

parking light position (

NOTE

See page 68 for information on switching
between high and low beams.

Active Bending Lights (ABL)*

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Lighting panel, vehicles with Active Bending head-
lights

When this function is activated, the headlight
beams adjust laterally to help light up a curve
according to movements of the steering wheel.

This function can be activated by turning the
lighting switch to the Active Bending Light
position (indicated by the arrow in the illustra-

Models not equipped with the optional LED daytime running lights only

02 Instruments and controls

Lighting panel

Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

tion). The indicator light

in the Active

Bending Light symbol will illuminate. The func-
tion can be deactivated by turning the lighting
switch counterclockwise to one of the other
lighting positions.

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Headlight pattern with ABL deactivated (left) and
activated (right)

NOTE

•

This function can only be activated in
twilight or dark conditions, and only
when the vehicle is in motion.

•

If the indicator light flashes, this indi-
cates a fault in the ABL system. A text
message will also be displayed.

LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)*

To help conserve fuel by reducing the use of
electrical current in the vehicle, DRL can be
used in daylight conditions instead of the low
beam headlights, which consume more elec-
trical current. The daytime running lights are
mounted in the front spoiler and use bright,
electricity-saving LEDs (light emitting diodes).

Position

A activates automatic DRL in daylight

driving conditions

Pos.

Lighting

Headlights off

. Pull the left-

side steering wheel lever to
flash the high beam headlights.

Parking lights (the LED daytime
running lights do not function
with the switch in this position

)

Low beam headlights and park-
ing lights on. Pull the left-side
steering wheel lever to toggle
between high and low beams.

LED daytime running lights on.
Low beam headlights and park-
ing lights go on in weak ambient
light.

If the vehicle is equipped with
the optional Active Bending
Lights (ABL), this feature will
also be activated with the light
switch in this position.

On Canadian models, the LED daytime running lights in the
front spoiler will be on.

On Canadian models, the LED daytime running lights in the
front spoiler will remain on with the light switch in this posi-
tion.

Putting the light switch in position A activates
automatic LED daytime running lights mounted
in the front spoiler in daylight driving condi-

02 Instruments and controls

Lighting panel

Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

tions. A light sensor then monitors the ambient
lighting conditions and automatically switches
from LED DRL to the low beam headlights in
weaker ambient light (and will switch back to
DRL when the ambient light becomes brighter).

The LED DRLs will also switch off automatically
(and the low beams will switch on) if:

•

The rear fog light is switched on

•

The windshield wipers are switched on for
more than 10 seconds

WARNING

•

DRL is a driving aid designed to help
conserve electrical current. This system
cannot always determine if the ambient
lighting conditions are sufficient for
switching from low beams to DRL (or
vice versa). It is always the driver's
responsibility to visually determine if the
low beam headlights should be used.

•

As the driver, you have full responsibility
for operating the vehicle in a safe man-
ner.

Parking lights

The front and rear parking lights can be turned
on even when the ignition is switched off.

–

Turn the light switch (1) to the parking light
position.

The license plate lights also illuminate when the
parking lights are switched on.

Brake lights

The brake lights come on automatically when
the brakes are applied.

Fog lights

Front fog lights*

The front fog lights can be used in combination
with either the headlights or the parking lights.

Turn the ignition key to position II.

Press button (3) to turn on the front fog
lights.

An indicator light in the button illuminates when
the front fog lights are on.

Rear fog lights

The rear fog lights are located in both taillight
clusters.

The rear fogs light will only function in combi-
nation with the high/low beam headlights or the
optional front fog lights.

Turn the ignition key to position II.

Press button (5) to turn on the rear fog
lights.

An indicator light in the button illuminates when
the rear fog lights are on.

NOTE

The rear fog lights are considerably brighter
than the normal taillights and should be
used only when conditions such as fog, rain,
snow, smoke or dust reduce visibility for
other vehicles to less than 500 ft.
(150 meters).

Instrument panel lighting

The instrument panel lighting illuminates when
the ignition is in position II and the light

switch (1) is in either position

Not available on models equipped with the optional LED Daytime Running LIGHTS

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Lighting panel

NOTE

To make it easier to read the odometer, trip
odometer, clock, and ambient temperature,
these gauges illuminate when the vehicle is
unlocked and when the key has been
removed from the ignition switch. The light-
ing will go out when the vehicle is locked.

Move the thumb wheel (2) up to increase
brightness or down to decrease brightness.

Unlocking the fuel filler door

With the ignition switched off, press button (4)
to unlock the fuel filler door. Please note that
the fuel filler door will remain unlocked until the
car begins to move forward.

An audible click will be heard when the fuel filler
door re-locks.

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Left-side steering wheel lever

Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Lever positions

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Turn signals, lane change position

Turn signals, position for normal turns

High beam flash

Toggle between high and low beams,
Home Safe lighting

Turn signals

When turning

–

Move the lever as far up or down as pos-
sible (to position 2) to start the turn signals.

The turn signals will be cancelled automatically
by the movement of the steering wheel, or the
lever can be returned to its initial position by
hand.

When changing lanes

The driver can automatically flash the turn sig-
nals 3 times by:

•

Moving the turn signal lever up or down to
position 1 and releasing it.

•

Moving the lever up or down to position 2
and immediately back to its original posi-
tion.

NOTE

•

This automatic flashing sequence can
be interrupted by immediately moving
the lever in the opposite direction.

•

If the turn signal indicator flashes faster
than normal, check for a burned-out
turn signal bulb.

High/low beam headlights

Continuous high beams

See page 64 for an illustration of the lighting
panel.

Turn the ignition key to at least position II.

With the light switch pointing to the symbol

* or A*, (see the section

"Lighting panel" beginning on page 64, pull
the turn signal lever toward the steering
wheel (position 4) to toggle between high
and low beams.

High beam flash

See page 64 for an illustration of the lighting
panel.

Turn the ignition key to position I.

With the light switch in position

pull

the turn signal lever to position 3 or 4. The
high beams will flash for approximately
1 second.

With the light switch in position

, pull

the turn signal lever to position 3. The high
beams will remain on until the lever is
released.

02 Instruments and controls

Left-side steering wheel lever

Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Home safe lighting

When you leave your car at night, you can
make use of the home safe lighting function to
illuminate the area in front of the car.

Remove the key from the ignition switch (or
turn the start control on models with key-
less drive* to position 0).

Pull the direction indicator lever to position
3 and release it.

Exit the car and lock the doors.

The headlights and parking lights will illuminate
and remain on for 30

, 60 or 90 seconds. The

time interval can be changed according to your
preferences by using the Personal Settings
function, see page 84 for more information.

Factory setting.

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Trip computer

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READ (press to acknowledge/confirm/
erase a message)

Thumb wheel (used to scroll among the trip
computer menus)

RESET

The trip computer stores information gathered
from several systems in your car and has four
menus (five on Canadian models) that can be
shown in the information display.

•

--- MILES TO EMPTY TANK

•

--.- MPG AVERAGE

(average fuel con-

sumption)

•

--.- MPG INSTANTANEOUS

(current fuel

consumption)

•

--- MPH AVERAGE SPEED

•

--- MPH ACTUAL SPEED

(current speed

in mph, Canadian models only)

•

DSTC-related information, see page 163

NOTE

Warning messages from the car's monitor-
ing systems will override the trip computer
function.

If a warning message is shown in the informa-
tion display while you are using the trip com-
puter:

Acknowledge the message by pressing the
READ (button 1).

Press READ again to return to the trip
computer function.

Controls

The trip computer functions can be accessed
by twisting the thumb wheel (2) one step at a
time in either direction. Twisting a final time
returns you to the original function.

Resetting

--.- MPG AVERAGE

(average fuel consump-

tion) and

--- MPH AVERAGE SPEED

can be

reset.

Select one of these functions.

Press RESET (3).

--- MILES TO EMPTY TANK

This function shows the approximate distance
that can be driven on the fuel remaining in the
tank. The calculation is based on average fuel
consumption during the last 20 miles (30 km)
of driving and the amount of fuel remaining in
the tank when the reading was taken.

When the message

--- MILES TO EMPTY

TANK

appears in the display, refuel as soon

as possible.

MPG AVERAGE

This value indicates fuel consumption since the
last time the trip computer was reset, by press-
ing RESET (button 3). When the engine is
switched off, information on fuel consumption
is stored and remains in system memory until
RESET (button 3) is pressed again.

MPG INSTANTANEOUS

This value indicates the current fuel consump-
tion, based on readings taken once per sec-
ond. When the car is not moving, "

----

" will be

displayed.

MPH AVERAGE SPEED

This value indicates average speed since the
last time the trip computer was reset, by press-
ing RESET (button 3). When the engine is
switched off, information on average speed is

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