Safety & Reliability
The Volvo C30 is an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick, which means it scores the agency's highest rating, Good, in front, side and rear crash tests, and in a new roof-strength test that measures rollover protection. Antilock brakes and an electronic stability system are standard. See all the standard safety features here. Its predicted reliability is average.
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Function
The driver sees what is behind the vehicle and
if a person or animal should suddenly appear
from the side.
PAC is mounted on the tailgate, near the opening
handle.
The camera has built-in el ...
Automatic transmission – shift gatepositions
Shift gate positions
Depress the button on the front of the gear
selector knob to move between the R, N, D,
and P positions.
Kickdown
Automatic shift to a lower gear (kickdown) is
achieved by ...
Severe strain on the brake system
The brakes will be subject to severe strain when driving in mountains or hilly
areas, or when towing a trailer. Vehicle speed is usually slower, which means that
the cooling of the brakes is less ...