Volvo C30 (2013 year). Manual

04 Interior

Cargo area

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*

G007603

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 net

Fold down the rear seat backrests (see
page 117).

Attach the cargo net to the upper mounting
brackets near the ceiling.

Attach the cargo net’s hooks in the eyelets
near the seat belts floor anchorages on
opposite sides of the vehicle.

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 net

Release the pressure on the bands.

Remove the hooks from the eyelets near
the floor.

Remove the net from the ceiling mounting
brackets.

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 cover

Fold up the hatch and attach it to the latches
on both sides of the cargo area.

With the hard cover in place

Fold up the hatch on the cargo area cover.

Fold up the floor hatch and fasten it to the
hook on the underside of the cargo area
cover.

05 Locks and alarm

Remote key and key blade

126

Remote keys

Two remote keys that also function as ignition
keys are provided with your car. The remote
keys contain detachable metal key blades for
manually locking or unlocking the driver's door
and the glove compartment.

USA – FCC ID: LTQVO315TX

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following con-
ditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.

Canada – IC: 3659AVO315TX

Operation is subject to the following condi-
tions: (1) this device may not cause interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any inter-
ference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.

Loss of a remote key

If either of the remote keys is lost, the other
should be taken with the car to a Volvo retailer.
As an anti-theft measure, the code of the lost
remote key must be erased from the system.

NOTE

Additional or duplicate remote control keys
can be obtained from any Authorized Volvo
Retailer.

You can also obtain additional or duplicate
remote control keys from certain independ-
ent repair facilities and locksmiths that are
qualified to make remote control keys. Each
key must be programmed to work with your
vehicle.

California Only:

A list of independent repair facilities and/or
locksmiths known to Volvo that can cut and
code replacement keys can be found:

•

on the Volvo website at
http://www.volvocars.com/us/keys

•

by calling Volvo Customer Care at
1-800-458-1552

Each key blade has a unique code, which is
used if new key blades are required. A maxi-
mum of six remote keys/key blades can be
programmed and used for one car.

Immobilizer (start inhibitor)

Each of the keys supplied with your car con-
tains a coded transponder. The code in the key
is transmitted to an antenna in the ignition
switch where it is compared to the code stored
in the start inhibitor module. The car will start
only with a properly coded key. If you misplace
a key, take the other keys to an authorized
Volvo retailer for reprogramming as an antitheft
measure.

CAUTION

Never use force on the narrow section of the
remote key – this is where the transponder
is located. The car cannot be started if the
transponder is damaged.

USA – FCC ID: LTQWFS 125VO

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following con-
dition: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.

Canada – IC: 3659A-WFS125VO

05 Locks and alarm

Remote key and key blade

127

Remote key functions

G019402

Lock – Press the Lock button on the
remote once to lock all doors and the lift-
gate. The turn signals will flash once to
confirm locking.

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 key 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 84 for
more information.

•

The two-step unlocking function can be
changed so that one press of the
Unlock button unlocks both doors and
the liftgate. See Personal settings page
84 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
84 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 key 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
page 84 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.

05 Locks and alarm

Remote key and key blade

128

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.

NOTE

This button will NOT unlock the car.

Weak battery in the remote key

G019406

When the battery begins to lose its charge, the
Information symbol in the instrument panel
(see page 56) lights up and

KEY BATTERY

LOW VOLTAGE

is shown in the information

display.

Replacing the battery in the remote key

If the range of the transmitter is noticeably
reduced, this indicates that the battery (type
CR 2450, 3V) is weak and should be replaced.
To replace the battery:

Place the remote key with the keypad
downward. Pry open the cover with a small
slotted screwdriver.

Remove the cover.

CAUTION

When replacing the battery, avoid touching
the electrical circuitry in the other half of the
remote key.

Note how the + and – sides of the battery
are positioned on the inside of the cover
(see the underside of the cover).

Pry out and replace the battery. Avoid
touching the battery and its contact surfa-
ces with your fingers.

Press the cover back into place.

The old battery should be disposed of properly
at a recycling center or by a trained and quali-
fied Volvo service technician.

Key blade

G019403

Removing the key blade

The key blade can be removed from the remote
key. When removed, it can be used as follows:

•

To lock/unlock the driver’s door

•

To lock/unlock the glove compartment,
see page 136.

Removing the key blade

Slide the spring loaded catch to the side.

05 Locks and alarm

Remote key and key blade

129

While holding the catch, pull the key blade
out of the remote key.

Reinserting the key blade in the remote
key

Hold the remote key with the pointed end
down.

Carefully slide the key blade into its groove.

Gently press the key blade in the groove
until it clicks into place.

Unlocking the doors with the detached
key blade

Insert the key blade as far as possible in the
driver's door lock.

Turn the key blade clockwise approxi-
mately one-quarter turn to unlock the driv-
er's door only.

NOTE

After unlocking the driver's door with the
key blade, opening the door will trigger the
alarm.

To disable the alarm

Press the Unlock button on the remote key, or
insert the key in the ignition switch.

Locking the doors with the detached key
blade

Lock the other door(s) by pressing the lock
button on each door. Please note that this
does not arm the alarm or lock the liftgate.

Turn the key blade one-quarter turn coun-
ter-clockwise to lock the driver's door.

Locking points

By utilizing the remote key with the key blade
removed, you can block access to the glove
compartment for e.g. valet parking or when the
car is brought to the retailer for service.

05 Locks and alarm

Keyless drive*

Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

131

Keyless locking and unlocking

G007577

Range of the keyless drive remote key–5 ft
(1.5 meters)

This system makes it possible to unlock and
lock the vehicle without having to use the
remote key. It is only necessary to have a key-
less drive remote key in your possession to
operate the central locking system.

NOTE

The buttons on the keyless drive remote key
can also be used to lock and unlock the
vehicle, see page 127 for more information.

Both of the remote keys provided with the vehi-
cle have the keyless function, and additional
remotes can be ordered. The system can
accommodate up to six keyless drive remote
keys.

NOTE

The number of doors that are unlocked at
the same time can be set in the Personal
settings menu, see page 84 for additional
information.

Unlocking the vehicle

•

A keyless drive remote key must be on the
same side of the vehicle as the door to be
opened, and be within 5 feet (1.5 meters)
of the lock or the liftgate opening control
(see the shaded areas in the illustration).

•

Pull a door handle to unlock and open the
door or press the liftgate opening control
on the liftgate.

•

See page 152 for information on starting a
vehicle equipped with keyless drive.

Locking the vehicle

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Keyless drive lock button

The doors and the liftgate can be locked by
pressing the lock button in any of the outside
door handles.

NOTE

•

If one or more doors and/or the liftgate
is not fully closed when the lock button
is pressed, the door(s) or liftgate will not
be locked.

•

On keyless drive vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission, the gear selector
must be in the Park (P) position and the
ignition must be switched off before the
doors/liftgate can be locked.

05 Locks and alarm

Keyless drive*

132

Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Locking or unlocking the vehicle with the
key blade

G020225

Keyless drive keyhole cover

The driver's door on vehicles equipped with
keyless drive can be locked or unlocked with
the remote key's detachable key blade if nec-
essary, see page 128 for information on remov-
ing the key blade from the remote key. To
access the keyhole in the driver's door:

•

Pry off the keyhole cover by inserting the
key blade or a small screwdriver in the hole
on the underside of the cover (indicated by
the arrow in the inset illustration).

•

Insert the key blade as far as possible in the
driver's door lock. Turn the key blade
clockwise approximately one-quarter turn

to unlock the driver's door only. This will
trigger the alarm.

•

To disable the alarm: Press the Unlock
button on the keyless drive remote key. If
the batteries in the remote are weak,
remove the keyless drive start control from
the ignition switch by pressing the catch
(see the illustration on page 152) and pull-
ing the control out of the ignition switch.
Insert the ignition key section of a keyless
drive remote key in the ignition switch.

Keyless drive remote key and driver's
seat memory

This function is only available on vehicles
equipped with the optional power driver's seat.

•

When you leave the car with a keyless drive
remote key in your possession and lock
any door, the position of the driver's seat
will be stored in the seat's memory.

•

The next time a door is opened by a person
with the same remote key in his/her pos-
session, the driver's seat will automatically
move to the position that it was in when the
door was most recently locked.

NOTE

If several people carrying keyless drive
remote keys approach the vehicle at the
same time, the driver's seat will assume the
position it was in for the person who opens
a door first.

Keyless drive information messages

If anyone leaves the vehicle with the only key-
less drive remote key in his or her possession
while the ignition is switched on, a message will
be shown in the information display and an
audible signal will sound.

NOTE

This message will only be displayed if the
start control is in position I or II.

The message will be erased from the display
and the audible signal will stop when the
remote key has been returned to the vehicle
and one of the following has occurred:

•

A door has been opened and closed

•

The start control has been turned to posi-
tion 0

•

The READ button (see page 61 for the
location of this button) has been pressed.

05 Locks and alarm

Keyless drive*

Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

133

CAUTION

•

Keyless drive remote keys should never
be left in the vehicle. In the event of a
break-in, a remote found in the vehicle
could make it possible to start the
engine.

•

Electromagnetic fields or metal
obstructions can interfere with the key-
less drive system. The remote key
should never be placed closer than
approximately 4-6 in. (10-15 cm) to cell
phones, metallic objects or e.g., stored
in a metal briefcase.

Canada – IC:267T- 5WK48952,

267T- 5WK48964, 267T-5WK48891

NOTE

This device complies with RSS -210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept interference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.

USA – FCC ID:KR55WK48952,

KR55WK48964

NOTE

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept interference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.

Siemens VDO

5WK48891

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards

For Automobile Use

Location of the keyless drive antennas

The keyless drive system has a number of
antennas located at various points in the vehi-
cle.

G020075

On the inside center of the rear bumper

Under the floor of the cargo area, near the
rear seat

Left door handle

Under the rear section of the center con-
sole

Right door handle

Under the front section of the center con-
sole

05 Locks and alarm

Locking and unlocking

135

Locking/unlocking the vehicle from the
inside

G007451

The switch near the door opening handle on
the driver's door can be used to lock or unlock
both doors and the liftgate, open the windows
in the doors

, and to set the alarm.

–

Unlocking: Press the upper section of the
switch. A long press (for several seconds)
also opens the windows in the doors.

–

Locking: Press the lower section of the
switch.

Alternative locking when parking

The central locking button on the driver's door
can also be used to lock the vehicle when you
leave it. To do so:

Open the door.

Press the lock section of the button.

Close the door. This will lock the vehicle
completely and arm the alarm.

NOTE

Please be aware that locking the vehicle in
this way makes it possible to lock the
remote key in the passenger compartment.
To help avoid this, lock the vehicle from the
outside by pressing the lock button on the
remote key.

If the vehicle is locked using the central
locking button, be sure that the remote key
is in your possession before closing the
door.

NOTE

•

The ignition key must be in position I or
higher (see page 149) before the win-
dows in the doors can be opened using
the switches in the front doors.

•

The doors cannot be opened by pulling
up the lock buttons.

•

If both doors are closed when a lock
button is pressed, the alarm will not be
armed.

•

Each door can also be locked manually
using the lock button on that particular
door. This applies only if the car has not
been locked from the outside.

•

The doors can also be unlocked (and
the door opened) by pulling the handle
in the door twice.

This function must be set to On in the Personal settings menu (see page 85)

05 Locks and alarm

Alarm

137

The alarm system

The alarm is automatically armed whenever the
car is locked with the remote key, or if a front
lock button is depressed.

When armed, the alarm continuously monitors
a number of points on the car. The following
conditions will trigger the alarm:

•

The hood is forced open.

•

The liftgate is forced open.

•

A door is forced open.

•

The ignition switch is tampered with.

•

An attempt is made to start the car with a
non-approved key (a key not coded to the
car's ignition).

•

If there is movement in the passenger com-
partment (if the car is equipped with the
optional movement sensor).

•

The car is lifted or towed (if the car is equip-
ped with the optional inclination sensor).

•

The battery is disconnected (while the
alarm is armed).

•

The siren is disconnected when the alarm
is disarmed.

•

The liftgate window is broken.

The alarm indicator light

G020227

Alarm indicator light

The status of the alarm system is indicated by
the indicator light on the top of the dashboard
(see the illustration):

•

Indicator light off – the alarm is not armed

•

The indicator light flashes every two sec-
onds – the alarm is armed

•

The indicator light flashes rapidly before
the ignition is switched on – the alarm has
been triggered. The message

ALARM

TRIGGERED CHECK CAR

will also be

displayed.

•

Fault in the alarm system: If a fault has
been detected in the alarm system, a mes-
sage will be shown in the information dis-
play. Contact your Volvo retailer to have
the alarm system inspected and repaired if
necessary.

Arming the alarm

–

Press the LOCK button on the remote key,
or press the central lock button on one of
the front doors with the door open. One
long flash of the turn signals will confirm
that the alarm is armed.

Disarming the alarm

–

Press the UNLOCK button on the remote
key or insert the key in the ignition

to dis-

arm the alarm. Two short flashes from the
car's direction indicators confirm that the
alarm has been deactivated and that all
doors are unlocked.

On vehicles with the optional keyless drive, press in the start control in the ignition switch.

05 Locks and alarm

Alarm

138

Turning off (stopping) the alarm

If the alarm is sounding, it can be stopped by
pressing the UNLOCK button on the remote
key or by inserting the key in the ignition switch.
The driver's door must first be unlocked with
the key blade.

NOTE

On vehicles equipped with the optional key-
less drive, the start control must be
removed from the ignition switch before the
key can be inserted, see page 152 for
instructions.

Audible/visual alarm signal

An audible alarm signal is given by a battery
powered siren. The alarm cycle lasts for
30 seconds.

NOTE

The visual alarm signal is given by flashing
all turn signals and turning on the interior
lighting for approximately 5 minutes.

Temporarily turning off the accessory
alarm sensor(s)

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Display

MENU

EXIT

ENTER

Menu navigation controls

In certain situations it may be desirable to turn
off the accessory inclination and movement
alarm sensors if, for example, you drive your
vehicle onto a ferry where the rocking of the
boat could trigger the alarm or if a pet is left in
the vehicle with the doors locked.

To do so:

Press MENU to enter the menu system and
scroll to

Car settings…

(for a more

detailed description of the menus, see
page 84.

Select

Reduced guard…

Select

Activate once

and the message

REDUCED GUARD SEE MANUAL

will

appear in the information display. The
alarm sensors will be turned off when the
vehicle is locked.

Select

Ask on exit

. Each time the ignition

key is turned to position 0, the message

Reduced guard ask on exit Press
ENTER to reduce guard until engine
has started. Press EXIT to cancel.

will

be displayed. Select one of the alterna-
tives:

•

If the alarm sensors are to be deactivated,
press ENTER and then lock the vehicle.

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Alarm

139

The next time the ignition key is turned to posi-
tion II, the sensors will be reactivated and

FULL GUARD

will be displayed.

•

If you do not wish to deactivate the sen-
sors, do not choose an alternative and lock
the vehicle or press EXIT and lock the vehi-
cle.

CAUTION

•

The accessory sensors are automati-
cally reconnected to the alarm system
the next time the vehicle is unlocked
and then locked again.

•

This function will not turn off the vehi-
cle's standard alarm.

U.S.A. FCC ID: MAYDA 5823(3)

Canada IC: 4405A-DA 5823(3)

Movement sensor DA5823 by Dynex Operation
is subject to the following conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including

interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion of the device.

06 Starting and driving

General information

142

Economical driving conserves natural
resources

Better driving economy may be obtained by
thinking ahead, avoiding rapid starts and stops
and adjusting the speed of your vehicle to
immediate traffic conditions.

Observe the following rules:

•

Bring the engine to normal operating tem-
perature as soon as possible by driving
with a light foot on the accelerator pedal for
the first few minutes of operation. A cold
engine uses more fuel and is subject to
increased wear.

•

Whenever possible, avoid using the vehicle
for driving short distances. This does not
allow the engine to reach normal operating
temperature.

•

Drive carefully and avoid rapid acceleration
and hard braking.

•

Use the transmission's Drive (D) position
as often as possible and avoid using kick-
down.

•

On models with a manual transmission,
use the highest gear possible, depending
on the vehicle's speed.

•

Do not exceed posted speed limits.

•

Avoid carrying unnecessary items (extra
load) in the vehicle.

•

Maintain correct tire pressure. Check tire
pressure regularly (when tires are cold).

•

Remove snow tires when threat of snow or
ice has ended.

•

Note that roof racks, ski racks, etc,
increase air resistance and also fuel con-
sumption.

•

At highway driving speeds, fuel consump-
tion will be lower with the air conditioning
on and the windows closed than with the
air conditioning off and the windows open.

•

Using the onboard trip computer's fuel
consumption modes can help you learn
how to drive more economically.

Other factors that decrease gas mileage
are:

•

Dirty air cleaner

•

Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter

•

Dragging brakes

•

Incorrect front end alignment

Some of the above mentioned items and others
are checked at the standard maintenance
intervals.

WARNING

Driving with the liftgate open: Driving with
the liftgate open could lead to poisonous
exhaust gases entering the passenger com-
partment. If the liftgate must be kept open
for any reason, proceed as follows:

Close the windows.

Set the ventilation system control to air
flow to floor, windshield and side win-
dows and the blower control to its high-
est setting.

Weight distribution affects handling

At the specified curb weight your vehicle has a
tendency to understeer, which means that the
steering wheel has to be turned more than
might seem appropriate for the curvature of a
bend. This ensures good stability and reduces
the risk of rear wheel skid. Remember that
these properties can alter with the vehicle load.
The heavier the load in the cargo area, the less
the tendency to understeer.

Volvo C30 (2013 year). Manual - part 7