Volvo 2009 C30 Owner's Manual

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VOLVO C30 Owner's manual Web Edition ...

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Welcome to the world-wide family of Volvo owners. We trust that you will enjoy many years of safe driving in your Volvo, an automobile designed with your safety and comfort in mind. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the equipment descript...

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Contents 4 00 00 Introduction General information.................................. 10 Volvo and the environment....................... 12 Important warnings................................... 13 01 01 Safety Occupant safety.............................

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Contents 5 03 03 Climate General information.................................. 90 Air vents.................................................... 92 Manual climate control.............................. 93 Electronic Climate Control (ECC) – option.......

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Contents 6 06 06 Starting and driving General information................................ 134 Fuel requirements................................... 138 Ignition switch......................................... 141 Starting the vehicle.....................

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Contents 7 09 09 Maintenance and servicing Volvo maintenance.................................. 200 Maintaining your car............................... 202 Hood....................................................... 204 Engine compartment................

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Contents 8 12 12 Index Index....................................................... 266 ...

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Contents 9 ...

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Introduction General information 10 Shiftlock (automatic transmission) When your car is parked, the gear selector is locked in the Park (P) position. To release the selector from this position, turn the ignition key to position II (or start the engin...

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Introduction General information 11 WARNING If your vehicle is involved in an accident, unseen damage may affect its driveability and safety. WARNING CALIFORNIA proposition 65 Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components c...

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Introduction Volvo and the environment 12 Volvo is committed to the well being of its cus- tomers. As a natural part of this commitment, we care about the environment in which we all live. Caring for the environment means an everyday involvement in r...

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Introduction Important warnings 13 Accessory Installation • We strongly recommend that Volvo owners install only genuine, Volvo-approved accessories, and that accessory installa- tions be performed only by a trained and qualified Volvo service tech...

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G020871 14 Occupant safety...................................................................................... 16 Seat belts................................................................................................ 18 Supplemental Restraint S...

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01 SAFETY ...

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01 Safety Occupant safety 01 16 Volvo's concern for safety Safety is Volvo's cornerstone. Our concern dates back to 1927 when the first Volvo rolled off the production line. Three-point seat belts (a Volvo invention), safety cages, and ener...

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01 Safety Occupant safety 01 17 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). Reporting safety defects in Canada If you believe your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform Trans- port Canada i...

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01 Safety Seat belts 01 18 Using seat belts G020104 Adjusting the seat belt Seat belts should always be worn by all occu- pants of your vehicle. Children should be prop- erly restrained, using an infant, car, or booster seat determined by age, weight...

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01 Safety Seat belts 01 `` 19 WARNING • Never repair the belt yourself; have this work done by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician only. • Any device used to induce slack into the shoulder belt portion of the three-point belt system ...

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01 Safety Seat belts 01 20 steering wheel). Within this context, they should strive to position the seat with as large a distance as possible between their belly and the steering wheel. Child seats Please refer to page 37 for information on securing ...

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01 Safety Supplemental Restraint System 01 `` 21 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) G026330 SRS warning light As an enhancement to the three-point seat belts, your Volvo is equipped with a Supple- mental Restraint System (SRS). Volvo's SRS cons...

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01 Safety Supplemental Restraint System 01 22 The front airbag system G020111 The front airbags supplement the three-point seat belts. For these airbags to provide the protection intended, seat belts must be worn at all times. The front airbag system...

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01 Safety Supplemental Restraint System 01 `` 23 WARNING • The airbags in the vehicle are designed to be a SUPPLEMENT to-not a replace- ment for-the three-point seat belts. For maximum protection, wear seat belts at all times. Be aware that no syst...

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01 Safety Supplemental Restraint System 01 24 Customer Care Center P.O. Box 914 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914 1-800-458-1552 www.volvocars.us In Canada Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. National Customer Service 175 Gordon Baker Road North York, Ontario ...

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01 Safety Supplemental Restraint System 01 25 G032525 Airbag decal on passenger's side dashboard G032934 Airbag decal on the outside of both sun visors WARNING • Children must never be allowed in the front passenger's seat. Volvo recom- m...

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01 Safety Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) 01 26 Disabling the passenger's side front airbag 2 G018082 Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) indicator light Volvo recommends that ALL occupants (adults and children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) be se...

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01 Safety Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) 01 `` 27 WARNING If a fault in the system is detected and indi- cated as explained on the preceding page, be aware that the passenger's side front air- bag will not deploy in the event of a collision. In th...

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01 Safety Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) 01 28 example by altering or adapting the driver's or front passenger's seat(s) and/or airbag sys- tems, please contact Volvo at: In the USA Volvo Cars of North America, LLC Customer Care Center P.O. B...

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01 Safety Side impact protection airbags 01 29 Side impact airbags – front seats only G020118 Location of the side impact (SIPS) airbag As an enhancement to the structural side impact protection built into your car, the car is also equipped with Si...

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01 Safety Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC) 01 30 The Volvo Inflatable Curtain system G007478 This system consists of inflatable curtains located along the sides of the roof liners, stretching from the center of both front side windows to the rear edge ...

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01 Safety Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC) 01 31 WARNING In order for the VIC to provide its best pro- tection, all occupants of the vehicle should sit in an upright position with the seat belt properly fastened; adults using the seat belt and children...

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01 Safety Whiplash Protection System 01 32 Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) – front seats only G020347 The WHIPS system consists of specially designed hinges and brackets on the front seat backrests designed to help absorb some of the energy gene...

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01 Safety Whiplash Protection System 01 33 Certain components in the WHIPS sys- tem may need to be replaced. • Do not attempt to service any compo- nent in the WHIPS system yourself. G020126 WARNING Any contact between the front seat backr- ests an...

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01 Safety Crash mode 01 34 Driving after a collision G026363 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 reduce...

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01 Safety Child safety 01 `` 35 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 c...

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01 Safety Child safety 01 36 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 b...

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01 Safety Child restraint systems 01 `` 37 Child restraints G026319 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 ...

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01 Safety Child restraint systems 01 38 WARNING • 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 s...

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01 Safety Infant seats 01 `` 39 Securing an infant seat with a seat belt G026417 Do not place the infant seat in the front passeng- er's seat NOTE Refer to pages 44–45 for information on securing a child restraint using ISOFIX lower anchors an...

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01 Safety Infant seats 01 40 G026324 Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt 4. 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 automatic...

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01 Safety Convertible seats 01 `` 41 Securing a convertible seat with a seat belt G026420 Do not place the convertible seat in the front pas- senger's seat NOTE Refer to pages 44–45 for information on securing a child restraint using ISOFIX lo...

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01 Safety Convertible seats 01 42 G026326 Fasten the seat belt 2. Attach the seat belt to the convertible seat according to the manufacturer's instruc- tions. 3. Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch plate into the buckle (lock) until a di...

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01 Safety Booster cushions 01 43 Securing a booster cushion G026314 Position the child correctly on the booster cushion and fasten the seat belt WARNING A child seat should never be used in the front passenger seat of any vehicle with a front passeng...

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01 Safety ISOFIX lower anchors 01 44 Using the ISOFIX lower child seat anchors G009182 Lower anchors for ISOFIX-equipped child seats are located in both rear seating positions, hidden below the backrest cushions. Symbols on the seat back upholstery m...

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01 Safety Top tether anchors 01 45 Top tether anchors G015718 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. Usi...

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01 Safety Child restraint registration and recalls 01 46 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 r...

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G020901 48 Instrument overview................................................................................ 50 Instrument panel..................................................................................... 53 Indicator and warning symbols.....

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02 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS ...

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02 Instruments and controls Instrument overview 02 50 G019492 ...

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02 Instruments and controls Instrument overview 02 `` 51 Steering wheel adjustment Hood opener Controls in front doors (see page 52) Left steering wheel lever Lighting panel, fuel filler door opener Door open handle and locking but- ton Climate syste...

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02 Instruments and controls Instrument overview 02 52 Control panel in driver's door G017449 Power windows Door mirror button, driver's side Door mirror adjustment control Door mirror button, passenger's side ...

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02 Instruments and controls Instrument panel 02 `` 53 Instrument panel 8 9 11 12 13 1410 G031465 432 5 67 1 Speedometer Turn signal, left Warning symbol – See the following pages for additional information. Information display – The display prese...

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02 Instruments and controls Instrument panel 02 54 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...

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02 Instruments and controls Indicator and warning symbols 02 `` 55 Function check The indicator and warning symbols 1 light up when you turn the ignition key or the optional keyless drive start control to the driving posi- tion (position II) before ...

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02 Instruments and controls Indicator and warning symbols 02 56 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 f...

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02 Instruments and controls Symbols – instrument panel 02 `` 57 Symbols – left side G026439 1. Malfunction indicator light As you drive, a computer called On-Board Diagnostics II (OBDII) monitors your car's engine, trans- mission, electrical...

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02 Instruments and controls Symbols – instrument panel 02 58 Symbols – right side G026438 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 p...

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02 Instruments and controls Symbols – instrument panel 02 59 NOTE Canadian models are equipped with the second symbol. WARNING If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a Brake failure – Service urgent message is displayed...

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02 Instruments and controls Information display 02 60 Messages G019617 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: 1. Press the READ button (1). 2. Pres...

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02 Instruments and controls Information display 02 61 Message Meaning 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...

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02 Instruments and controls 12-volt sockets 02 62 12-volt socket (front seat) G026349 12-volt socket, auxiliary equipment The 12-volt socket can be used to plug in cer- tain accessories such as cellular telephones, etc. The maximum current is 10 A. T...

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02 Instruments and controls Lighting panel 02 `` 63 G026415 Pos. Lighting All lighting off. Low beam head- lights (daytime running lights) will automatically come on if the ignition key is in position II. Front and rear parking lights and license pla...

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02 Instruments and controls Lighting panel 02 64 Rear fog light The single rear fog light is located in the driver's side taillight cluster. The rear fog light will only function in combi- nation with the high/low beam headlights or the optional...

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02 Instruments and controls Left-side steering wheel lever 02 `` 65 Lever positions G026954 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 ...

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02 Instruments and controls Left-side steering wheel lever 02 66 preferences by using the Personal Settings function, see page 82 for more information. ...

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02 Instruments and controls Trip computer 02 `` 67 G029052 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 you...

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02 Instruments and controls Trip computer 02 68 ACTUAL SPEED (Canadian models only) This function provides the driver with an instan- taneous conversion of the car's current speed from km/h to mph. NOTE Trip computer readings may vary slightly d...

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02 Instruments and controls Cruise control (option) 02 `` 69 Engaging the cruise control function G020141 The cruise control buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel hub. NOTE This does not set the vehicle's speed. 1. Press the...

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02 Instruments and controls Cruise control (option) 02 70 • During wheel spin or wheel lock-up. • If the vehicle's speed is increased by using the accelerator pedal for more than 1 minute. Returning to the set speed Press the button to resum...

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02 Instruments and controls Right-side steering wheel lever 02 `` 71 Windshield wipers 0 0 A C D B G025411 Windshield/headlight washers Rain sensor (option) – on/of, see page 71 Thumb wheel Liftgate wiper/washer Windshield wipers off The windshield...

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02 Instruments and controls Right-side steering wheel lever 02 72 B – Rain sensor (option) G026422 The rain sensor regulates windshield wiper speed according to the amount of water on the windshield. The sensitivity of the rain sensor is adjusted b...

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02 Instruments and controls Right-side steering wheel lever 02 73 Liftgate wiper and reverse gear • If the front wipers are on and the transmis- sion is put into reverse gear, the liftgate wiper will be activated. • If the transmission is in reve...

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02 Instruments and controls Steering wheel adjustment, Hazard warning flashers 02 74 Steering wheel adjustment G020143 Both the height and the reach of the steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable posi- tion for the driver. 1. Pull down the le...

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02 Instruments and controls Parking brake 02 75 Parking brake (hand brake) G026348 The parking brake lever is located between the front seats. NOTE The indicator light will illuminate even if the parking brake has only been partially applied. When ap...

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02 Instruments and controls Power windows 02 76 Operation G018240 Control panel in driver's door Power window controls The power windows are controlled by buttons in the arm rests. • The ignition must be ON (ignition key in position I, II or t...

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02 Instruments and controls Mirrors 02 `` 77 Rearview mirror G020146 Day/night control Normal position Night position, reduces glare from follow- ing traffic Night position To reduce glare from the headlights of follow- ing vehicles, use control (1) ...

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02 Instruments and controls Mirrors 02 78 G026409 Magnetic zones 3. Press button (1) for at least 3 seconds to display the number of the current magnetic zone. 4. Press button (1) repeatedly until the num- ber for the required geographical area ( 1 �...

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02 Instruments and controls Mirrors 02 79 Folding the mirrors in 1. Press down the L and R mirror control but- tons on the driver's door at the same time. 2. Release them after approximately one sec- ond. The mirrors automatically fold in to the...

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02 Instruments and controls Power moonroof (option) 02 80 Operating the moonroof G007503 To operate the moonroof, the ignition key must first be turned to the intermediate or drive posi- tion (position I, II or the engine running). The moonroof can b...

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02 Instruments and controls Power moonroof (option) 02 81 CAUTION • Remove ice and snow before opening the moonroof. • Do not operate the moonroof if it is fro- zen closed. • Never place heavy objects on the moonroof. WARNING • If the moonroo...

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02 Instruments and controls Personal settings 02 82 Control panel A D B C E G026307 Display Menu button Exit button Enter button Menu navigation controls Personal settings can be made for some of the car's functions, such as the central locking ...

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02 Instruments and controls Personal settings 02 `` 83 • Global (All doors) – unlocks all doors and the liftgate with one press on the remote control. • Two Step (Two-stage unlocking) – This alternative unlocks the driver's door with one...

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02 Instruments and controls Personal settings 02 84 • Both front doors – both front doors are unlocked together. • One front door – either of the front doors can be unlocked separately 2 . Reset to factory settings Use this alternative to ret...

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02 Instruments and controls HomeLink® Wireless Control System (option) 02 `` 85 Introduction G030070 The HomeLink Wireless Control System pro- vides a convenient way to replace up to three hand-held radio-frequency (RF) transmitters used to activate...

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02 Instruments and controls HomeLink® Wireless Control System (option) 02 86 NOTE Some devices may require you to replace this Programming Step 2 with procedures noted in the “Gate Operator / Canadian Pro- gramming” section. If the HomeLink indi...

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02 Instruments and controls HomeLink® Wireless Control System (option) 02 87 Erasing HomeLink Buttons To erase programming from the three Home- Link buttons (individual buttons cannot be erased but can be “reprogrammed” as outlined below), follo...

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G020906 88 General information................................................................................. 90 Air vents.................................................................................................. 92 Manual climate control.....

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03 CLIMATE ...

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03 Climate General information 03 90 Air conditioning – A/C Your car is equipped with a climate control system that includes either manually adjusta- ble air conditioning or optional Electronic Cli- mate Control (ECC). The air conditioning system c...

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03 Climate General information 03 91 For information about how to make these set- tings, see the Personal settings section on page 82. Models equipped with ECC (option) Sensors • The sunlight sensor is on the upper side of the dashboard • The pas...

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03 Climate Air vents 03 92 Air vents in the dashboard G019942 Open Closed Horizontal air flow Vertical air flow Direct the outer air vents toward the side win- dows to defrost. ...

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03 Climate Manual climate control 03 `` 93 G019515 Climate system control panel Blower speed Recirculation Defroster Airflow controls A/C – ON/OFF Heated driver's seat Heated front passenger's seat Rear window and door mirror defrosters T...

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03 Climate Manual climate control 03 94 Timer The timer function minimizes the risk of mist- ing, or stale air when the recirculation function is selected, see page 82 for information on set- ting the recirculation timer. Recirculation is always dise...

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03 Climate Manual climate control 03 95 9. Temperature selector The knob with the thermome- ter symbol is used to select cooling or heating for both the driver's and passenger's sides of the car. ...

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03 Climate Electronic Climate Control (ECC) – option 03 96 G019518 Auto – On/Off Blower speed Recirculation Defroster Airflow controls A/C – ON/OFF Heated driver's seat Heated front passenger's seat Rear window and door mirror defrost...

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03 Climate Electronic Climate Control (ECC) – option 03 `` 97 3. Recirculation This function can be used to shut out exhaust fumes, smoke, etc from the passen- ger compartment. The air in the passenger compartment is then recirculated, i.e. no air ...

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03 Climate Electronic Climate Control (ECC) – option 03 98 9. Rear window and door mirror defrosters Press to defrost the rear win- dow and door mirrors. The rear window and door mirrors are defrosted simulta- neously if the switch is pressed once....

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03 Climate Air distribution 03 99 Air distribution Use: Air distribution Use: Defroster. Air is not recirculated in this mode. Air conditioning is always engaged. There is also a certain amount of airflow to the panel air vents. Defrost/de-fog the wi...

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G020908 100 Front seats............................................................................................ 102 Interior lighting...................................................................................... 106 Storage compartments.....