2016 VOLVO XC90 T8 Owner´s Manual

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The gasoline engine and electric motor both gen- erate power directly to the wheels. The gasolineengine can also charge the hybrid battery using aspecial high-voltage gener

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WARNING
•The charging cable must be grounded when in use. It is equipped with a cordwith a grounding conductor and agrounding plug. The plug must beinserted into an appro

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Hybrid charging cable circuit breakerThe charging cable has a circuit breaker that helps protect against current overloads andelectrical shocks.
If the charging cable's re

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Hybrid-related symbols and messages
A number of symbols and messages relating to the XC90 T8 Twin Engine Plug-in Hybrid may appear in the instrument panel. They may alsobe dis

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SymbolMessageExplanation
Hybrid system Harsh behavior at low speed, vehi- cle ok to useThe hybrid system is not functioning completely properly. Contact a Volvo retailer or a

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Preparations for charging the hybrid batterySeveral preparatory steps should be taken before starting to charge the hybrid battery.WARNING
• The charging cable must be groun

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Press in the rear section of the door and release it.
Open the door.
Pull off the charging socket's protective cover and place it in the holder on the insideof the door

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Related information
•Charging the hybrid battery (p. 383)
• Hybrid battery charge status (p. 385)
• Hybrid battery charging cable (p. 375)
Initiating hybrid battery c