2008 Volvo C30 Owner's Manual - Page 13

During the first minute: The seat belt reminder function only reacts if the driver has not fastened his/her seat belt. The indicator light above the mirror and the symbol in the instrument panel will light up and stay lit until the seat belt has been fastened. A chime will sound for 6 seconds. The frequency of the chiming increases with the speed of the car. After one minute has elapsed: The seat belt reminder reacts if the driver and/or the front seat passenger have not fastened their seat belts. The indicator light above the mirror and the symbol in the instrument panel will light up and stay lit until the seat belt(s) have been fastened, or until the remaining 5 minutes of the 6-minute cycle have elapsed. The chime will sound for 6 seconds, at 30-second intervals. The frequency of the chiming increases with the speed of the car. After 6 minutes, the chime will no longer sound and the indicator lights will go out. Seat belt maintenance Check periodically that the seat belts are in good condition. Use water and a mild detergent for cleaning. Check seat belt mechanism function as follows: attach the seat belt and pull rapidly on the strap. 17 01 Safety Seat belts Seat belt guides These guides are designed to help provide easier access to the seat belts. A belt can be taken out of the guide and slid to the rearmost part of the lower seat belt anchorage rod to make it easier for passengers to enter or exit the rear seat. 18 01 Safety Supplemental Restraint System Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)