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Electrical current for charging the hybrid bat- tery
Electric motor for powering the rear wheels
Hybrid battery
Drive modes (change in the center display or by using the drive mode control in the tunnelconsole)
Instrument panel showing unique hybrid-rela- ted information
WARNING
Please be aware that there is no sound from the engine when the vehicle is being poweredby the electric motor and it may be difficult todetect by children, pedestrians, cyclists andanimals. This is especially true at low speeds.
High-voltage electrical current
WARNING
A number of electrical components in the XC90 T8 Twin Engine Plug-in Hybrid usehigh-voltage current and can be extremelydangerous if handled incorrectly. These com-ponents and any orange wiring in the vehiclemay only be handled by trained and qualifiedVolvo service technicians.
Hybrid-unique functions
Drive modes
Different drive modes can be selected while driv- ing, e.g., electric power only or a combination ofelectric and gasoline power. The vehicle calcu-lates the optimal combination of drivability, drivingexperience, environmental impact and fuel econ-omy for the selected drive mode. See also thearticle "Drive modes" for additional information.
Instrument panel
In certain driving situations, hybrid-unique infor- mation may be displayed in the instrument panel,such as: a hybrid battery gauge (current chargelevel), the current drive mode, a symbol that illu-minates when the gasoline engine is being used,a Hybrid Guide and the level of energy regenera-tion.
Preconditioning
In order to function optimally, the hybrid battery (and its related electrical systems) and the gaso-line engine (and its drive systems) should be atthe correct operating temperature. The hybridbattery's capacity is reduced considerably if it istoo cold or hot. Preconditioning prepares thevehicle's drive systems and passenger compart-ment before the vehicle is driven to help reducewear and energy consumption.
Charging the hybrid battery
CAUTION
Never connect the charging cable if there is a risk of thunderstorms/lightning.
The XC90 T8 Twin Engine Plug-in Hybrid uses a lithium-ion battery that can be charged in severalways:
• A charging cable can be connected from the vehicle to a 110-volt AC socket. Chargingtime depends on the strength of the current.
• When the brakes are applied lightly, the elec-tric motor is used for engine braking, duringwhich the vehicle's kinetic energy is conver-ted into electric current that is used to helprecharge the hybrid battery.
• The hybrid battery is also recharged to a cer-tain extent when the gasoline engine is inoperation.
Related information
•Drive modes (p. 390)
• Hybrid-related information in the instrumentpanel (p. 130)
• Charging the hybrid battery (p. 383)

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Owner's manual and the environment
The wood pulp in Volvo's printed owner's infor- mation comes from FSC ®
(Forest Stewardship
Council ®
) certified forests and other responsible
sources.
FSC ®
The symbol above indicates that the wood pulp is FSC
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certified.
Related information
• Volvo and the environment (p. 20)
IntelliSafe
—driver support
IntelliSafe is Volvo's philosophy regarding vehi- cle safety. It encompasses a number of systems,both standard and optional, that are designed tohelp make driving and traveling in a Volvo safer.
SupportSystems that help make driving safer are an inte- gral part of IntelliSafe. These include optional features such as Adaptive Cruise Control * that
helps maintain a set distance to a vehicle ahead,Park Assist Pilot *, which assists in parking the
vehicle, Cross Traffic Alert *, Blind Spot
Information *, etc.
Accident preventionSystems such as City Safety are designed to automatically apply the brakes in situations inwhich the driver does not have time to react. Lane Keeping Aid * alerts the drive if the vehicle
inadvertently crosses a lane's/road's side marker line.
ProtectionThe vehicle is equipped with e.g., seat belt pre-tensioners that pull the seat belts taut in criticalsituations when there is a collision risk andnumerous airbags designed to help provide cush-ioning if certain types of collisions should occur.
Related information
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
* (p. 266)
• Park Assist Pilot (PAP)
* (p. 316) •
High and low beam headlights (p. 143)
• Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)
* (p. 333)
• Blind Spot Information (BLIS)
* (p. 330)
• City Safety
™ (p. 287)
• Driving lane assistance (p. 338)
• Airbag system (p. 89)
• Roll stability control (RSC) (p. 327)
• Seat belts (p. 64)
• General safety information (p. 60)

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Center display
Many of the vehicle's main functions are con- trolled from the center display, a touchscreen thatreacts to taps or other gestures. The number ofphysical buttons is thereby minimized. The screencan be operated with or without gloves. The center display is used to control e.g., the cli- mate and infotainment systems and to adjust the power seats
*. The information shown here can be
dealt with by the driver or the front seat passen- ger.
Voice control system
The voice control system ena- bles the driver to operate cer-tain vehicle functions withoutremoving his/her hands fromthe steering wheel and itunderstands natural speech.Use voice commands to e.g.,
play a track on the infotainment system, make aphone call, raise the passenger compartmenttemperature or to read a text message.
For additional information about all of the func- tions/system, see the respective articles in theon-board owner's manual or the printed supple-ment.
Related information
• Using the center display (p. 49)
• Center display overview (p. 32)
• Navigating in the center display's views (p. 42)
• Head-up display (HUD)
* (p. 117)
• Instrument panel (p. 127)
• Voice control (p. 120)

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service technician knows where accessories may and may not be safely installed in yourVolvo. In all cases, please consult a trainedand qualified Volvo service technician beforeinstalling any accessory in or on your vehicle.
• Accessories that have not been approved byVolvo may or may not be specifically testedfor compatibility with your vehicle. Addition-ally, an inexperienced installer may not befamiliar with some of your car's systems.
• Any of your car's performance and safetysystems could be adversely affected if youinstall accessories that Volvo has not tested,or if you allow accessories to be installed bysomeone unfamiliar with your vehicle.
• Damage caused by unapproved or improperlyinstalled accessories may not be covered byyour new vehicle warranty. See your Warrantyand Service Records Information booklet formore warranty information. Volvo assumes noresponsibility for death, injury, or expensesthat may result from the installation of non-genuine accessories.
Connecting equipment to the On-board Diagnostic (OBDII) socket
WARNING
Volvo Cars takes no responsibility for the con- sequences of connecting non-authorizedequipment to the On-board Diagnostic(OBDII) socket. This socket should only beused by a trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician.
The diagnostic socket OBDII under the dashboard on the driver's side
Owner's information
Complete on-board digital owner's information is available on the center display, as a mobile appand on Volvo's support website.
The printed owner's manual in the glove compart- ment is an excerpt from the digital informationand contains important texts, the latest updatesand instructions that can be useful in situationswhere it is not practical to read the informationon the screen. Changing the language used for the on-board information could mean that some of the infor-mation displayed may not comply with national orlocal statutes and regulations. If the content of the on-board digital informa- tion and the printed manual differ, the printedinformation always has precedence.
WARNING
The driver is always responsible for operating the vehicle in a safe manner and adhering tocurrent laws and traffic regulations. It is also important that the vehicle be oper- ated, maintained and serviced according toVolvo's recommendations/instructions in theowner's manual.

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Related information
•Owner's manual in mobile devices (p. 25)
• Navigating in the digital owner's manual (p. 56)
• On-board digital owner's manual (p. 55)
Driver distraction
Please keep the following warnings in mind when operating/servicing your vehicle.
A driver has a responsibility to do everything pos- sible to ensure his or her own safety and thesafety of passengers in the vehicle and otherssharing the roadway. Avoiding distractions is partof that responsibility. Driver distraction results from driver activities that are not directly related to controlling the vehiclein the driving environment. Your new Volvo is, orcan be, equipped with many feature-rich enter-tainment and communication systems. Theseinclude hands-free cellular telephones, navigationsystems, and multipurpose audio systems. Youmay also own other portable electronic devicesfor your own convenience. When used properlyand safely, they enrich the driving experience.Improperly used, any of these could cause a dis-traction. For all of these systems, we want to provide the following warning that reflects the strong Volvoconcern for your safety. Never use these devicesor any feature of your vehicle in a way that dis-tracts you from the task of driving safely. Distrac-tion can lead to a serious accident. In addition tothis general warning, we offer the following guid-ance regarding specific newer features that maybe found in your vehicle:
WARNING
• Never use a hand-held cellular telephone while driving. Some jurisdictions prohibitcellular telephone use by a driver whilethe vehicle is moving.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a naviga-tion system, set and make changes toyour travel itinerary only with the vehicleparked.
• Never program your audio system whilethe vehicle is moving. Program radio pre-sets with the vehicle parked, and use yourprogrammed presets to make radio usequicker and simpler.
• Never use portable computers or per-sonal digital assistants while the vehicleis moving.
Accessory installation
•We strongly recommend that Volvo ownersinstall only genuine, Volvo-approved acces-sories, and that accessory installations beperformed only by a trained and qualifiedVolvo service technician.
• Genuine Volvo accessories are tested toensure compatibility with the performance,safety, and emission systems in your vehicle.Additionally, a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician knows where accessoriesmay and may not be safely installed in yourVolvo. In all cases, please consult a trained

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and qualified Volvo service technician before installing any accessory in or on your vehicle.
• Accessories that have not been approved byVolvo may or may not be specifically testedfor compatibility with your vehicle. Addition-ally, an inexperienced installer may not befamiliar with some of your car's systems.
• Any of your car's performance and safetysystems could be adversely affected if youinstall accessories that Volvo has not tested,or if you allow accessories to be installed bysomeone unfamiliar with your vehicle.
• Damage caused by unapproved or improperlyinstalled accessories may not be covered byyour new vehicle warranty. See your Warrantyand Service Records Information booklet formore warranty information. Volvo assumes noresponsibility for death, injury, or expensesthat may result from the installation of non-genuine accessories.
WARNING
The driver is always responsible for operating the vehicle in a safe manner and for comply-ing with current statutes and regulations. It is also essential to maintain and service the vehicle according to Volvo's recommendationsas stated in the owner's information and theservice and warranty booklet. If the on-board information differs from the printed owner's manual, the printed informa-tion always takes precedence.
Related information
• Volvo Structural Parts Statement (p. 29)
Volvo Structural Parts Statement
Volvo has always been and continues to be a leader in automotive safety.
Volvo engineers and manufactures vehicles designed to help protect vehicle occupants in theevent of a collision. Volvos are designed to absorb the impact of a collision. This energy absorption system including,but not limited to, structural components such asbumper reinforcement bars, bumper energyabsorbers, frames, rails, fender aprons, A-pillars,B-pillars and body panels must work together tomaintain cabin integrity and protect the vehicleoccupants. The supplemental restraint system including but not limited to air bags, side curtain air bags, anddeployment sensors work together with theabove components to provide proper timing forair bag deployment. Due to the above, Volvo Cars of North America does not support the use of aftermarket, alterna-tive or anything other than original Volvo parts forcollision repair. In addition Volvo does not support the use or re- use of structural components from an existingvehicle that has been previously damaged.Although these parts may appear equivalent, it isdifficult to tell if the parts have been previouslyreplaced with non-OE parts or if the part hasbeen damaged as a result of a prior collision. The

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Navigating in the center display's views
There are 5 different basic views in the center display: Home view, Top view, Climate view, Appview and Function view. The display is activatedautomatically when the driver's door is opened.
Home viewHome view is displayed when the screen is acti- vated. It consists of four sub-views: Navigation,Media, Phone and an extra sub-view. The extra sub-view contains the most recently used app/ vehicle function that is not related to the otherthree sub-views. For example, if the most recentlyused app/vehicle function is a music app, the
Media sub-view will be displayed.
The sub-views display brief information about the respective apps. The first time the vehicle is started, some of the Home view's sub-views will not contain any infor-mation.
NOTE
• In Home view's standard mode (reached by pressing the Home button briefly), ananimation explaining how to access thedifferent views will be shown on thescreen.
• Some functions may be disabled whenthe vehicle is moving.

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Expanding/minimizing a sub-view
The Media sub-view shown minimized (left) and expanded (right)
•To expand a sub-view, tap the screen any- where in the sub-view to access the respec-