2017 VOLVO XC90 T8 Owner´s Manual

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Blue status indicator
•When the charge module is plugged into a wall socket, the blue status indicator illumi-nates and glows steadily to show that thecharger is ready to use.
• When the charge coupler (the plug on theother end of the charging cable) has beenplugged into the vehicle's charging socket,the blue status indicator will flash once.
• The blue status indicator will then flashapproximately every two seconds to indicatethat charging is taking place.
• When the indicator light glows steadily, thisindicates that charging has been completed.This will also be indicated by the charginggauge on the instrument panel.
When charging is completed, press the releasebutton on the charge coupler and disconnect itfrom the vehicle. Unplug the charge module from the wall socket.
Related information
• Hybrid battery charging cable (p. 394)
• Hybrid battery charge status (p. 404)
• Hybrid charging cable circuit breaker (p. 396)
• Hybrid-related symbols and messages(p. 397)
Hybrid battery charging current
Charging current is used to charge the hybrid battery and to precondition the vehicle. Chargingis done through a cable connected between thevehicle's charging socket and a120-/240-volt socket.
When charging is in progress, an indicator light in the charging socket illuminates to indicate thecharging status. Charging current is primarilyused to recharge the hybrid battery and to pre-condition the vehicle but is also used to rechargethe vehicle's start battery.
CAUTION
Never disconnect the charging cable from the 120-/240-volt socket while charging is inprogress. This could damage the socket. Always stop the charging process (by unlock- ing the vehicle) and disconnect the chargingcable from the vehicle's charging socket before disconnecting the other end from the
120-/240-volt socket being used.
NOTE
• At very low or high temperatures, some of the charging current is used to heat orcool the hybrid battery and the passengercompartment, which means that chargingmay take longer.
• Charging time is longer if preconditioninghas been selected. This time is primarilyaffected by the ambient temperature.
Charging coupler and charging socket
There are normally several 120-/240-volt power consumers in a fuse circuit, which means thatmore than one power consumer (lighting, vacuumcleaner, electric drill, etc.) may use the same fuse.

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Long-term storage of a vehicle with a hybrid battery
To help keep the hybrid battery from degrading if the vehicle is not driven for a prolonged period
(longer than 1 month), the hybrid battery charge level should be kept at approx. 25% accordingto the gauge in the instrument panel.
Do as follows:
1. If the hybrid battery charge level is high, drive the vehicle until approx. 25% of the charge remains. If the charge level is low, charge thebattery until the level is approx. 25%. 2. If the vehicle has not been driven for at least
6 months or the charge level is noticeablybelow the 25% level, charge the battery upto 25% again to help compensate for naturalbattery discharge. Check the charge levelregularly using the gauge in the instrumentpanel.
See the article "Jump starting" for informationabout charging the start battery.
NOTE
• If the vehicle will not be driven for an extended period, park it in as cool a loca-tion as possible to help minimize hybridbattery aging. Park the vehicle indoors orin a shady location in the summer, which-ever is coolest.
Related information
•Jump starting (p. 382)
• Initiating hybrid battery charging (p. 401)
• Charging the hybrid battery (p. 403)
Using the electric motor in city driving A number of factors affect the electric motor's driving range.
The driver can affect some of these factors while others depend on outside conditions such astemperature, road surface, etc. The certified value for the distance that can be driven on using the electric motor should not beconsidered to be an expected distance. Theactual range is affected by a number of factors.

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Factors that determine the electric motor's driving range
Factors outside of the driver's control
The following are examples of factors that the driver cannot control:
• The current traffic situation
• Driving short distances
• Topography
• Ambient temperature and headwinds
• Road conditions/road surface
The following table shows the approximate rela-
tionship between ambient temperature and driv-ing range using the electric motor with reducedclimate system (ECO) functionality. Up to a cer-tain limit, warmer temperatures increase the elec-tric motor's driving range.
Ambient tempera- ture ECO cli-mate sys-tem set-tingsNormal cli-mate sys-tem set-tings
86 °F(30 °C) 95% 80%
68 °F (20 °C) 100% 90%
50 °F (10 °C 90% 80%
32 °F (0 °C) 80% 60%
14 °F (-10 °C) 70% 40%
Factors in the driver's control
The driver should be aware of the following fac- tors in order to utilize the vehicle's electric motormost efficiently:
• Charge the hybrid battery regularly
• Preconditioning
• The
Pure drive mode
• Climate system settings
• Speed and acceleration
• The
Hold function
• Tires and inflation pressure
The following table shows the approximate rela-
tionship between constant speed and driving range where driving at a lower constant speedhelps increase the electric motor's driving range.
Constant speed
62 mph (100 km/h) 50%50 mph(80 km/h) 70%
37 mph (60 km/h) 90%
31 mph(50 km/h) 100%
NOTE
• The figures in the preceding tables per- tain to a new vehicle.
• None of the figures are absolute and areaffected by e.g., driving style, weather,traffic conditions, etc.
Driving with the electric motorUse the Pure drive mode for the most energy-
efficient driving to help maximize driving range using the electric motor only. Use the button in the center display to activate the
Hold function at highway speeds when trav-
eling farther than is possible using the hybrid bat- tery's capacity.
Related information
• Driving economically (p. 372)
• Drive modes (p. 411)

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Maintaining/increasing the hybrid battery's charge while driving In certain situations, it can be useful to control the hybrid battery's charge level while the vehicleis being driven. The hybrid battery functions
Hold and Charge while driving are available in
all drive modes.
The "Hold" and "Charge" function
buttons
These functions are activated from the center display's Function view.
Hold
Battery level sustained for later use.
This function saves the hybrid battery's charge for use at alater time such as when drivingin an urban area or residential
neighborhood.
Hold is available regardless of the
hybrid battery's charge level. The vehicle will function as in normal hybrid driv- ing and will use energy from e.g., regenerativebraking to support the gasoline engine.
Charge
Engine charges hybrid battery.
This function charges the hybrid battery with the help of the gasoline engine for use at a latertime. It is not available if the hybrid battery'scharge level is already high. After the battery has been charged up to a cer- tain level,
Hold is activated automatically.
Symbol in the instrument panel
The symbol will appear in the instrument
panel when either of these functions is activated. See also the article "Hybrid-related symbols andmessages" for additional information.
Related information
• Hybrid-related symbols and messages(p. 397)
• Drive modes (p. 411)
• Using the electric motor in city driving(p. 408)
• Driving economically (p. 372)

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Drive modes
Selecting a drive mode affects the vehicle's driv- ing characteristics to help make driving moreenjoyable or easier in certain types of situations.
The following systems are adapted to help pro- vide the best vehicle performance in the respec-tive drive modes: • Steering
• Engine/transmission/All Wheel Drive
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• Brakes
• Pneumatic suspensionSuspension control
• Instrument panel
• Climate system settings
Select the drive mode best suited to the current driving conditions. Please be aware that not all modes can be selected in all driving situations. The selectedmode will be displayed in the instrument panel.
Selecting a drive mode
1. Press the DRIVE MODE control in the tun-
nel console.
> A pop-up menu will open in the center display.
2. Roll the control upward or downward to scroll to the desired drive mode.
3. Press the control again to select it. A drive mode can also be selected by tapping its button on the center display.
> The selected drive mode will be displayedin the instrument panel.
When a drive mode cannot be selected, one of the following messages may be displayed:
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Not possible to select due to gear in manual
•Not possible to select due to low battery
•Not possible to select due to low temperature
•Not possible to select due to limitations
•Not possible to select due to high speed.
Available drive modes
WARNING
• Keep in mind that a hybrid vehicle using the electric motor does not emit enginenoise and may be difficult to detect fore.g., children, pedestrians, cyclists or ani-mals. This is particularly true at lowspeeds.
• Do not leave the vehicle in an unventila-ted area with a drive mode activated andthe gasoline engine switched off. Theengine will start automatically if thecharge level in the hybrid battery is lowand the resulting exhaust gases can bevery harmful to people or animals.

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HYBRID
This is the default mode in which the electric motor and gasoline engine are both utilized. The vehicle starts in
Hybrid mode. The control
system uses the electric motor and the gasoline engine, separately or in tandem, and calculatesoptimal use with respect to performance, fuelconsumption and comfort. At higher speeds,ground clearance is lowered automatically to helpreduce wind resistance. Driving capacity on theelectric motor alone is determined by the hybridbattery's charge level and e.g., the need for heat-ing/cooling in the passenger compartment. If sufficient electrical energy is available, only the electric motor will be activated when the driverpresses the accelerator pedal up to a certainlevel. Above this level, the gasoline engine willstart. Charge the hybrid battery using the charg- ing cable or activate the vehicle's
Charge func-
tion in the center display's Top view in order to drive using the electric motor only. See also thearticle "Maintaining/increasing hybrid batterycharge while driving" for additional information. Information in the instrument panel When driving in
Hybrid mode, a hybrid gauge will
be displayed in the instrument panel. The indica- tor in the gauge will show the amount of electri-cal current required when the driver depressesthe accelerator pedal. The marker between the"lightning" and "oil drop" symbols indicates theamount of energy available. See also the article "Hybrid-related information in the instrumentpanel" for additional information.
The instrument panel gauge when both the electric motor and gasoline engine are being used
The gauge also indicates when the battery is being recharged (regener-ated) during light braking. See the arti-cle "Brakes" for additional information.
PURE
Driver display when only the electric motor is being used
This mode activates the electric motor only with as low energy consumption as possible and thelowest possible carbon dioxide emissions.
Pure maximizes the use of the hybrid battery.
Ground clearance will be lowered to help reduce wind resistance and certain climate system func-tions will be reduced.
Pure mode is available when the hybrid battery is
sufficiently charged. If the charge level gets too low, the gasoline engine will start. The gasoline engine will also start:

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If the vehicle's speed goes above approx. 78 mph (125 km/h)
• If the driver wants more response than theelectric motor alone can provide
• If factors such as cold weather, etc., affectthe system or components
ECO climate
In the Pure drive mode, ECO climate in the pas-
senger compartment is activated automatically to help reduce energy consumption.
NOTE
When the Pure drive mode is activated, set-
tings for certain climate system/electricity- consuming functions are reduced. Some ofthese settings can be reset manually but fullfunctionality will only be restored by leaving the
Pure drive mode or by adapting the set-
tings in the Individual drive mode to full cli-
mate system functionality.
If condensation forms on the windows, tap the max. defroster button, which will function nor-mally.
OFF ROAD
This mode helps maximize the vehicle's capacity to traverse difficult terrain or poor roads. In OFF ROAD, ground clearance is maximized, the steering is light, All Wheel Drive and HillDescent Control are activated and a compass will be displayed between the speedometer and tach-ometer in the instrument panel. This drive mode can only be activated at low speeds (the permissible speed range will beshown on the speedometer). At higher speeds,OFF ROAD mode will be cancelled and AWD willbe activated.
CAUTION
OFF ROAD drive mode may not be used if the vehicle is towing a trailer without an elec-trical connection. This could result in damageto the pneumatic suspension system's bel-lows.
NOTE
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This mode is not intended for normal street driving.
• Due to the increased ground clearance, ifthe OFF ROAD mode was selected whenthe engine was switched off, the suspen-sion will lower when the engine is restar-ted.
AWD
This mode offers improved traction on slippery surfaces by using four-wheel drive. It also helpsincrease directional stability at higher speeds, forexample when towing a trailer. In this mode, both the electric motor and the gas-oline engine are utilized, which results in higherfuel consumption. In the other drive modes, the vehicle automati- cally adapts the need for all-wheel drive accord-ing to the road surface and may activate the elec-tric motor or start the gasoline engine asrequired.
POWER
Power mode is intended for sportier, more active
driving. This mode maximizes the combined effects of the electric motor and the gasoline engine andprovides power to all four wheels. Response topressure on the accelerator pedal is more imme-diate and the transmission shifts up at higherrpm. Steering response is also more immediate,the suspension is stiffer and lower ground clear-ance reduces body roll when cornering. In this mode, both the electric motor and the gas- oline engine are utilized, which results in higherfuel consumption.

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INDIVIDUAL
This setting allows you to adapt a drive mode to your personal preferences. Select one of the other drive modes as a basis and change the settings to provide the drivingcharacteristics that you prefer. These settingscan be saved in a driver profile. INDIVIDUAL is only available if it has been acti- vated in the center display. 1.
Tap
Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
My CarIndividual Drive Mode and
tap Individual Drive Mode.
3. Under
Presets, select: Pure, Hybrid orPower.
The following settings can be modified: •
Driver Display
•Steering force
•Powertrain Characteristics
•Brake Characteristics
•Pneumatic suspension and shock absorbers
•ECO Climate
Use of the gasoline engineAn advanced control system determines the dis- tance that the vehicle can be driven using the gasoline engine, electric motor or both at thesame time. Its primary function is to use the motor/engine and the current available in the hybrid battery asefficiently as possible based on the characteris-tics of the various drive modes and the poweroutput requested by the driver by pressing theaccelerator pedal. In certain cases, temporary limitations in the sys- tem or mandatory functions to help maintain alow overall emissions level may result in greateruse of the gasoline engine.
Related information
•
Adjustable steering force
* (p. 258)
• Loading (p. 216)
• Driver profiles (p. 179)
• General information about Twin Engine Plug-in Hybrid vehicles (p. 16)
• All Wheel Drive (AWD) (p. 419)
• Hill Descent Control (HDC) (p. 366)
• Brakes (p. 362)
• Hybrid-related information in the instrumentpanel (p. 133)
• Maintaining/increasing the hybrid battery'scharge while driving (p. 410)
Automatic transmission
The automatic transmission has 8 forward gears and an electric motor that powers the rear wheels. Steering wheel paddles * make it possi-
ble to shift manually. The gear indicator in the instrument panel shows the gear currently beingused or gear shift mode.
CAUTION
The transmission