Safety
There's no shortage of safety features in the C30, including standard all-disc antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist, side-impact airbags for the front seats, side curtain airbags, an electronic stability system and active front head restraints.
Volvo's Blind Spot Information System is optional. BLIS uses cameras to
monitor both sides of the C30 and will illuminate a light near the appropriate
side mirror when a vehicle has moved into the driver's blind spot.
Cargo & Towing
The C30's cargo area measures 12.9 cubic feet, which is less than a two-door GTI's 15.1 cubic feet but greater than the 5.7 cubic feet in the Mini Cooper S. With the C30's rear seats folded, there's 20.2 cubic feet of space.
While it probably comes as no surprise that small cars have modest cargo areas, the bigger issue with the C30 is loading and unloading cargo into that space. First of all, the C30 has a high rear bumper to clear when loading luggage. The opening itself isn't all that large for a hatchback, either. Both of these downsides can be traced back to the C30's all-glass hatch, which is relatively small compared to other liftgates. Hard as it may be to believe considering the name on the grille, this is a case of functionality following form.
When properly equipped, the C30 can tow up to 2,000 pounds.
See also:
The radar sensor and its limitations
In addition to being used by ACC, the radar sensor is also used by Distance Alert
(see page 165) and Collision Warning with Full Auto-brake and Pedestrian Detection
(see page 173). This sensor is ...
Seat belt use during pregnancy
Seat belt use during pregnancy
The seat belt should always be worn during
pregnancy. But it is crucial that it be worn in the
correct way. The diagonal section should wrap
over the shoulder t ...
Blower control
Turn the control clockwise
to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the blower speed. If AUTO is selected,
blower speed will be regulated automatically and this will override manual adjustment. ...