2011 Volvo C30 Support Question
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Question posted by laArv on August 27th, 2014
Why Does The Check Engine Light Come On In A 2011 Volvo C30
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
VOLVO C30
Owner's manual
Web Edition
Owner's Manual - Page 14
...an everyday involvement in our plants 50% since 1991. When you drive a Volvo, you can: cator) light illuminates, or stays on after the vehicle has started.
• Properly .... (100 grams) are formulated to be sorted for inspection if the check engine (malfunction indi-
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In production, Volvo has partly or completely phased out several chemicals including CFCs, lead chromates,...
Owner's Manual - Page 56
...Volvo service technician. The message can be erased by pressing READ, see page 217.
56 The text will disappear and the symbol light will disappear automatically (the length of the instrument panel
If the red warning symbol lights... nature of the symbols except the malfunction indicator light (CHECK ENGINE) and the oil pressure warning light will also be shown in the information display,...
Owner's Manual - Page 58
... other components in your car checked by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible. Fuel level warning light
When this happens, please have many causes. Sometimes, you drive, a computer called On-Board Diagnostics II (OBDII) monitors your car's engine, transmission, electrical and emission systems. The CHECK ENGINE light will still function). Extended driving...
Owner's Manual - Page 59
...) is not used to the nearest trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Oil pressure warning
light1
If the light comes on while driving or braking, stop the engine immediately, and check the engine oil level. NOTE
Canadian models are equipped with the second symbol.
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On certain engines, this light comes on while driving, the car, stop the car as...
Owner's Manual - Page 60
...and switch off the engine. 2.
Have the car towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician and have the brake system inspected. If the BRAKES and ABS warning lights come on after the engine has been restarted, ...the hood and/or liftgate is not completely closed . If both warning lights go off the engine again and check the brake fluid level, see page 216 for the location of the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 61
...message: 1. If the vehicle is also shown in a safe place and switch off the engine to help prevent the risk of serious damage. For additional information, please contact your owner's... REGULAR MAINTENANCE
When an indicator or warning light in the instrument panel comes on, a message is not serviced according to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for inspection as soon as ...
Owner's Manual - Page 65
...)
NOTE
To make it easier to position II. 2. 02 Instruments and controls
Lighting panel
Brake lights
The brake lights come on .
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Instrument panel lighting
The instrument panel lighting illuminates when the ignition is in position II and the light switch (1) is locked. If the indicator light flashes, this indicates a fault in both taillight clusters. A text message will...
Owner's Manual - Page 112
... I or II, or when the engine is turned to the 0 position. Press the right side of the side doors is opened or closed . Footwell lighting
The footwell (and courtesy lighting) comes on the courtesy lighting for 5 minutes when:
Front driver's side reading light, on/off Courtesy lighting Front passenger's side reading light, on/off The front seat reading...
Owner's Manual - Page 141
... fuel tank well filled - this
prevents the formation of Volvo engine coolant to help protect your vehicle before refueling. Your Volvo retailer stocks plenty of condensation in the water. Cold weather precautions
If you wish to check your vehicle during the winter since the windshield wipers, lighting, etc. In very cold weather, a poorly charged battery...
Owner's Manual - Page 143
... pressures.
• The brakes, front wheel alignment, and
steering gear should be checked by your Volvo retailer only.
• Check all lights, including high beams. • Reflective warning triangles are worn. 06 Starting and driving
General information • Check state of the battery's charge. • Examine tires carefully (the spare tire as
well), and replace...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
... containing up to 15% MTBE may be affected, and the Check Engine Light (malfunction indicator lamp) located on this feature enables you intend ... unleaded gasoline be met. 06 Starting and driving
Fuel requirements
Deposit control gasoline (detergent additives)
Volvo recommends the use gasolines containing methanol (methyl alcohol, wood alcohol). however, the octane ratings listed...
Owner's Manual - Page 146
... completely closed tightly or if the engine is running when the vehicle is refueled, the Check Engine Light (malfunction indicator lamp) may indicate ... needle nears the red zone, or when the fuel warning light comes on.
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If the fuel filler...position I. Therefore, it during hot weather.
Use only Volvo original or approved fuel filler caps.
146 This practice can...
Owner's Manual - Page 155
... normal. Have the vehicle towed to a stop immediately and check the brake fluid level in the information display, DO NOT DRIVE...engine is activated. This will light up to stop , the brake lights and additional taillights remain on for as long as the brake pedal is depressed or until braking force on while driving or braking, stop with the other brake circuit.
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155 If this light comes...
Owner's Manual - Page 156
...the brakes, shift into a lower gear and let the engine help with which the brake pedal is designed to the...hydraulic pressure to the rear brakes to have the brake system checked. The system is normal in order to help provide optimal braking...the warning lamp lights up there is automatically modulated in these circumstances, drive carefully to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician ...
Owner's Manual - Page 160
... driving, there may be a fault in the display. Consult a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
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Symbols used by the driver.
160 Speed and driving style should check the system.
• If this light stays on after the engine has
started or comes on as a reminder that this indicates that the system is performing a self...
Owner's Manual - Page 162
...been completed, return the gear selector to push- With the engine off and the vehicle at night. The steering wheel could... at a standstill, great effort will be great. Check with front wheel drive
Volvo recommends the use extreme caution to help avoid damage to... towed without a driver behind the wheel of towing device, lighting, marker flags, etc. Place the gear selector in motion....
Owner's Manual - Page 213
... for qualified technicians is an Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)? Consult a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for wear.
NOTE
Complete service information for purchase or subscription at the base of...a buildup of its useful service life. OBD II is positioned so that can light the Check Engine light (MIL) if it . OBD II will store a message about your vehicle's...
Owner's Manual - Page 214
...fail, depending on the inspection practices in accordance with more information on your Check Engine (MIL) light is lit, your
vehicle may fail inspection. 09 Maintenance and servicing
09...inspection.
Your Volvo retailer can provide you had service for a lit Check
Engine light, or if you with
your vehicle's maintenance schedule.
• If your vehicle's Check Engine light was lit ...
Owner's Manual - Page 273
...Volvo recommends Castrol. Consult your driving habits, premium or synthetic oils may not offer the same fuel economy, engine performance, or engine protection.
This oil is only used .
Oil viscosity
Incorrect viscosity oil can shorten engine life under normal use. SAE 5W-30 will provide
273 11 Specifications
Engine... consult a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
• The...
