06 Starting and driving
Jump starting
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Jump starting the vehicle
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Follow these instructions to jump start your
vehicle's dead battery or to jump start another
vehicle's dead battery using your vehicle. If the
12-volt auxiliary battery to be used is in another
vehicle, check that the vehicles are not touch-
ing to prevent premature completion of a cir-
cuit. Be sure to follow jump starting instruc-
tions provided for the other vehicle.
To jump start your vehicle:
1.
Switch off the ignition.
2.
First connect the auxiliary battery positive
(+) terminal (1) to the positive (+) terminal in
your vehicle's battery (2), marked with a
"+" sign.
3.
Connect the auxiliary battery's negative (–)
terminal (3) to the ground point in your
vehicle's engine compartment near the
driver's side spring strut (4).
4.
Start the engine in the assisting vehicle,
then start the engine in the vehicle with
dead battery.
5.
After the engine has started, first remove
the negative (–) terminal jumper cable.
Then remove the positive (+) terminal
jumper cable.
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the state of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
WARNING
•
Do not connect the jumper cable to any
part of the fuel system or to any moving
parts. Avoid touching hot manifolds.
•
Batteries generate hydrogen gas, which
is flammable and explosive.
•
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do
not allow battery fluid to contact eyes,
skin, fabrics or painted surfaces. If con-
tact occurs, flush the affected area
immediately with water. Obtain medical
help immediately if eyes are affected.
•
Never expose the battery to open flame
or electric spark.
•
Do not smoke near the battery.
•
Failure to follow the instructions for
jump starting can lead to personal
injury.
•
Do not touch the jumper cables during
the attempt to start the vehicle. This
could cause sparks.
Summary of Contents for 2011 C30
Page 1: ...VOLVO C30 Owner s manual Web Edition ...
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Page 8: ...Contents 8 12 12 Index Index 280 ...
Page 9: ...Contents 9 ...
Page 17: ...01 SAFETY ...
Page 49: ...01 Safety 01 49 ...
Page 51: ...02 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS ...
Page 52: ...02 Instruments and controls Instrument overview 02 52 G019492 ...
Page 89: ...02 Instruments and controls 02 89 ...
Page 91: ...03 CLIMATE ...
Page 103: ...04 INTERIOR ...
Page 113: ...04 Interior Storage compartments 04 113 ...
Page 121: ...04 Interior 04 121 ...
Page 123: ...05 LOCKS AND ALARM ...
Page 137: ...05 Locks and alarm 05 137 ...
Page 139: ...06 STARTING AND DRIVING ...
Page 173: ...06 Starting and driving 06 173 ...
Page 175: ...07 WHEELS AND TIRES ...
Page 201: ...07 Wheels and tires 07 201 ...
Page 202: ...G020920 202 Washing and cleaning the car 204 Paint touch up 208 ...
Page 203: ...08 CAR CARE ...
Page 209: ...08 Car care 08 209 ...
Page 211: ...09 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING ...
Page 239: ...10 AUDIO ...
Page 263: ...10 Audio 10 263 ...
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