STARTING AND DRIVING
376
Winter driving
Check your vehicle before the approach of cold weather.
The following advice is worth noting:
• Make sure that the engine coolant contains 50 percent antifreeze. Any other mixture willreduce freeze protection. This gives protec-tion against freezing down to –31 °F(–35 °C). The use of "recycled" antifreeze isnot approved by Volvo. Different types ofantifreeze must not be mixed.
• Volvo recommends using only genuine Volvoantifreeze in your vehicle's radiator.
• Try to keep the fuel tank well filled – thishelps prevent the formation of condensationin the tank. In addition, in extremely coldweather conditions it is worthwhile to addfuel line de-icer before refueling.
• The viscosity of the engine oil is important.Oil with low viscosity (thinner oil) improvescold-weather starting as well as decreasingfuel consumption while the engine is warm-ing up. Full synthetic 0W-30 oil is recom-mended for driving in areas with sustainedlow temperatures.
• The load placed on the battery is greater dur-ing the winter since the windshield wipers,lighting, etc., are used more often. Moreover,the capacity of the battery decreases as thetemperature drops. In very cold weather, apoorly charged battery can freeze and be damaged. It is therefore advisable to checkthe state of charge more frequently andspray an anti-rust oil on the battery posts.
• Volvo recommends the use of snow tires onall four wheels for winter driving.
• To prevent the washer fluid reservoir fromfreezing, add washer solvents containingantifreeze. This is important since dirt is oftensplashed on the windshield during winterdriving, requiring the frequent use of thewashers and wipers. Volvo Washer Solventshould be diluted as follows: Down to 14 °F(–10 °C): 1 part washer solvent and 4 partswater Down to 5 °F (–15 °C): 1 part washersolvent and 3 parts water Down to 0 °F(–18 °C): 1 part washer solvent and 2 partswater Down to –18 °F (–28 °C): 1 partwasher solvent and 1 part water.
• Use Volvo Teflon Lock Spray in the locks.
• Avoid using de-icing sprays as they cancause damage to the locks.
Related information
•Snow tires and chains (p. 479)
Towing eyelet
When used, the towing eyelet should always be securely attached in the opening on the rightside of the rear bumper. There is a cover overthe attachment point.
Using the towing eyelet
Take out the towing eyelet, which is stored under the floor in the cargo compartment.
||
STARTING AND DRIVING
392
Back-up reader in the tunnel console
If Vehicle key not found is displayed in the
instrument panel, place the remote key in the back-up reader in the tunnel console (see theillustration) and try again to start the engine.
NOTE
When the remote key is in the back-up reader, be sure there are no other metallicobjects (e.g., other keys, coins, cell phones) inthe cup holder. This could affect the back-upreader's function.
If Vehicle start System check, wait is dis-
played in the instrument panel when you try to start the vehicle, wait until the message is nolonger displayed and try to start again.
CAUTION
If the engine does not start after the third try, wait for approximately 3 minutes before tryingto start it again to give the battery time torecover its starting capacity.
WARNING
• Always remove the remote key from the passenger compartment when leaving thevehicle and ensure that the ignition in mode
0.
• On vehicles with the optional Passive Entry, never remove the remote key fromthe vehicle while it is being driven ortowed.
• Always place the gear selector in Parkand apply the parking brake before leav-ing the vehicle. Never leave the vehicleunattended with the engine running.
• Always open garage doors fully beforestarting the engine inside a garage toensure adequate ventilation. The exhaustgases contain carbon monoxide, which isinvisible and odorless but very poisonous.
NOTE
After a cold start, idle speed may be noticea- bly higher than normal for a short period. Thisis done to help bring components in theemission control system to their normal oper-ating temperature as quickly as possible,which enables them to control emissions andhelp reduce the vehicle's impact on the envi-ronment.
CAUTION
•
When starting in cold weather, the auto- matic transmission may shift up at slightlyhigher engine speeds than normal untilthe automatic transmission fluid reachesnormal operating temperature.
• Do not race a cold engine immediatelyafter starting. Oil flow may not reachsome lubrication points fast enough toprevent engine damage.
• The engine should be idling when youmove the gear selector. Never accelerateuntil after you feel the transmissionengage. Accelerating immediately afterselecting a gear will cause harsh engage-ment and premature transmission wear.
• Selecting
P or N when idling at a stand-
still for prolonged periods of time will helpprevent overheating of the automatictransmission fluid.
||
STARTING AND DRIVING
412
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:
SPECIFICATIONS
* Option/accessory.559
Air conditioning refrigerant
The air conditioning system in your car contains a CFC-free refrigerant.
A/C decal
R134a decal
Refrigerant
Weight Type
1.7 lbs (775 g)
2.31 lbs (1050 g) on models with A/C for the third row of seats *R134a
WARNING
The air conditioning system contains R134a refrigerant under pressure. Service andrepairs may only be carried out by a trainedand qualified Volvo service technician.
Compressor oil
Volume
Type
4.0 fl. oz. (120 ml) PAG SP-A2
EvaporatorThe A/C system' s evaporator may never be repaired or replaced with a previously used evap-orator. A new evaporator must be certified andmarked according to SAE J2842.
Related information
• Climate system service (p. 505)
Hybrid battery specifications
The hybrid battery is used to power the electric motor for the rear wheels when the gasolineengine is not being used.
Type: lithium-ion
Power reserve: 9.2 kWh
NOTE
The capacity of the hybrid battery diminishes somewhat with age and use, which couldresult in increased use of the gasoline engineand consequently, slightly higher fuel con-sumption.
Related information
•Hybrid battery (p. 508)
• Charging the hybrid battery (p. 403)