Ride & Handling
The base suspension setup makes for a bumpy trip on rough pavement, but it's no worse than a GTI in terms of ride quality. On the plus side, the suspension makes the C30 a car that could easily entertain you on your favorite two-lane road.
The C30 has decent steering response, but the system has a somewhat disconnected feel that's unlike the suspension and doesn't jive with the rest of the car's high-strung personality; it doesn't compare to a Cooper S' dialed-in steering.
The C30's four-wheel-independent suspension uses MacPherson struts in front and a multilink arrangement in the rear. Front and rear stabilizer bars are standard. On base Version 1.0 models, the suspension meets the road on standard 17-inch alloy wheels. A variety of wheel styles are offered, and 18-inchers are included on Version 2.0 trim levels. Version 2.0 models also feature the Dynamic Chassis suspension, which features stiffer tuning. The Dynamic Chassis is available on Version 1.0 cars through the Custom Build option program.
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Folding the backrests in the front seat
The front passenger seat backrest can be
folded to a horizontal position to make room for
a long load. Fold the backrest as follows:
1. Move the seat as far back as possible.
2. Adjust the backr ...
Taillight housing
The bulbs in the taillight cluster are replaced from inside the trunk (not the
LED functions).
NOTE
Before starting to replace a bulb, see page 306.
1. Remove the covers in the left/right ...
Navigating in the menus
Infotainment settings are made via the system's menus. Press one of the mode
buttons (RADIO, MEDIA, or TEL—see the illustration on page 206) to select it and
access its specific menus. When a ...