2017 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE HYBRID brake

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Top tether anchors92
Integrated booster cushion*93
Raising the integrated booster cushion*94
Stowing the integrated booster cushion*96
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Instruments and controls100
Trip computer101
Displaying trip computer information102
Displaying trip statistics104
HomeLink® Wireless Control System*104
Programming the HomeLink® Wire-less Control System*105
Adjusting the power door mirrors108
Laminated panoramic roof*110
Operating the laminated panoramic roof*111
Power windows113
Operating the power windows113
Rearview mirror114
Using sun shades115
Settings view115
Categories in Settings view116
Changing system settings in Set-tings view118
Changing settings in apps119
Resetting the settings view119
Resetting user data when the vehiclechanges owners120
Ambient temperature sensor120
Clock121
Head-up display (HUD)*122

Voice control125
Using voice commands125
Voice control for cell phones126
Voice control for radio and media127
Climate system voice commands128
Navigation system voice commands129
Voice control settings130
Indicator symbols in the instrument panel130
Instrument panel132
Hybrid-related information in theinstrument panel134
Instrument panel licenses136
Warning symbols in the instrument panel141
Compass142
Calibrating the compass143
Lighting panel and controls144
Parking lights146
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)146
Low beam headlights147
High and low beam headlights148
Active Bending Lights*149
Rear fog lights (certain models only)150
Brake lights151
Hazard warning flashers151
Using turn signals151

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STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting and driving376
Brakes376
Brake functions378
Auto-hold brake function379
Brake assist system379
Braking effect after a collision380
Emergency brake lights380
Hill Descent Control (HDC)380
Hill Start Assist381
Parking brake382
Using the parking brake382
Parking brake malfunctions384
Before a long distance trip385
Driving economically385
Driving through standing water387
Overheating the engine and transmission387
Winter driving388
Towing eyelet389
Towing recommendations389
Fuel391
Octane rating392
Opening/closing the fuel filler door393
Emission controls394
Jump starting395

Driving with a trailer397
Detachable trailer hitch398
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)399
Ignition modes400
Battery drain402
Starting the engine402
Turning the engine off404
Driving systems405
Hybrid battery charging cable405
Hybrid charging cable circuit breaker407
Hybrid-related symbols and messages408
Preparations for charging the hybridbattery410
Stopping hybrid battery charging411
Initiating hybrid battery charging412
Charging the hybrid battery413
Hybrid battery charge status415
Charger status indicators417
Hybrid battery charging current417
Long-term storage of a vehicle witha hybrid battery418
Using the electric motor in city driving419
Maintaining/increasing the hybridbattery's charge while driving420
Drive modes420

Automatic transmission424
Shiftlock424
Gear shift indicator425
Gear selector positions425
Steering wheel paddles*427
Low Speed Control (LSC)428
All Wheel Drive (AWD)429
Suspension and leveling control*429

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Opening and closing the hood539
Engine compartment overview540
Engine oil541
Checking and refilling engine oil542
Windshield wipers in the service position543
Replacing wiper blades544
Refilling coolant546
Refilling the windshield washer fluidreservoir547
Cleaning the exterior547
Cleaning the interior550
Cleaning the center display552
Corrosion protection552
Paint damage553
Touching up paint damage554
Polishing and waxing554
SPECIFICATIONS
Label information558
Dimensions561
Weights563
Air conditioning refrigerant565
Hybrid battery specifications565
Brake fluid specification and volume566
Coolant specifications and volumes566
Engine specifications567
Engine oil specifications and volume568
Fuel tank volume568
Tire inflation pressure table569
Transmission fluid specification andvolume570
INDEX
Index571

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INTRODUCTION
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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 orby 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 fromthe 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 theXC90 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 is
too 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 arisk of thunderstorms/lightning.
The XC90 T8 Twin Engine Plug-in Hybrid uses alithium-ion battery that can be charged in severalways:
•A charging cable can be connected from thevehicle 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. 420)
•Hybrid-related information in the instrumentpanel (p. 134)
•Charging the hybrid battery (p. 413)

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Volvo and the environment
Volvo is committed to the well-being of its cus-tomers. As a natural part of this commitment, wecare about the environment in which we all live.Concern for the environment means an everydayinvolvement in reducing our environmentalimpact.
Volvo's environmental activities are based on aholistic view, which means we consider the over-all environmental impact of a product throughoutits complete life cycle. In this context, design, pro-duction, product use, and recycling are all impor-tant considerations. In production, Volvo haspartly or completely phased out several chemicalsincluding CFCs, lead chromates, asbestos, andcadmium; and reduced the number of chemicalsused in our plants 50% since 1991.
Volvo was the first in the world to introduce intoproduction a three-way catalytic converter with aLambda sond, now called the heated oxygen sen-sor, in 1976. The current version of this highlyefficient system reduces emissions of harmfulsubstances (CO, HC, NOx) from the exhaust pipeby approximately 95 – 99% and the search toeliminate the remaining emissions continues.Volvo is the only automobile manufacturer tooffer CFC-free retrofit kits for the air conditioningsystem of all models as far back as the 1975model 240. Advanced electronic engine controlsand cleaner fuels are bringing us closer to ourgoal. In addition to continuous environmental
refinement of conventional gasoline-poweredinternal combustion engines, Volvo is activelylooking at advanced technology alternative-fuelvehicles.
When you drive a Volvo, you become our partnerin the work to lessen the car's impact on theenvironment. To reduce your vehicle's environ-mental impact, you can:
•Maintain proper air pressure in your tires.Tests have shown decreased fuel economywith improperly inflated tires.
•Follow the recommended maintenanceschedule in your Warranty and ServiceRecords Information booklet.
•Drive at a constant speed whenever possible.
•See a trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician as soon as possible for inspectionif the check engine (malfunction indicator)light illuminates, or stays on after the vehiclehas started.
•Properly dispose of any vehicle-related wastesuch as used motor oil, used batteries, brakepads, etc.
•When cleaning your vehicle, please use gen-uine Volvo car care products. All Volvo carcare products are formulated to be environ-mentally friendly.

Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Plug-in
Hybrid
•If possible, precondition the vehicle with thecharging cable before driving.
•If preconditioning is not possible in coldweather, use the seat and steering wheelheating primarily. Avoid heating the entirepassenger compartment, which reduces thehybrid battery's charge level.
•Choose the Pure drive mode to help mini-mize electric power consumption.
•In hilly terrain, put the gear selector in modeB to utilize the electric motor's braking func-tion when the accelerator pedal is released.This helps charge the hybrid battery.

Related information
•Driving economically (p. 385)

INTRODUCTION
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.21
Owner's manual and theenvironment
The wood pulp in Volvo's printed owner's infor-
mation comes from FSC® (Forest Stewardship
Council®) certified forests and other responsiblesources.

FSC ®
The symbol above indicates that the wood pulp is
FSC® 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.
Support
Systems that help make driving safer are an inte-gral part of IntelliSafe. These include optionalfeatures such as Adaptive Cruise Control* thathelps maintain a set distance to a vehicle ahead,Park Assist Pilot*, which assists in parking thevehicle, Cross Traffic Alert*, Blind SpotInformation*, etc.

Accident prevention
Systems such as City Safety are designed toautomatically apply the brakes in situations inwhich the driver does not have time to react.Lane Keeping Aid* alerts the drive if the vehicleinadvertently crosses a lane's/road's side markerline.

Protection
The 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. 281)
•Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* (p. 368)
•High and low beam headlights (p. 148)
•Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)* (p. 341)
•Blind Spot Information (BLIS)* (p. 339)
•City Safety™ (p. 326)
•Driving lane assistance (p. 350)
•Airbag system (p. 71)
•Roll stability control (RSC) (p. 267)
•Seat belts (p. 66)
•General safety information (p. 62)

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Crash event data
This vehicle is equipped with an event datarecorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR isto record, in certain crash or near crash-like sit-uations, such as an air bag deployment or hittinga road obstacle, data that will assist in under-standing how a vehicle's systems performed.The EDR is designed to record data related tovehicle dynamics and safety systems for a shortperiod of time, typically 30 seconds or less. TheEDR in this vehicle is designed to record suchdata as:
•How various systems in your vehicle wereoperating;
•Whether or not the driver and passengersafety belts were buckled/fastened;
•How far (if at all) the driver was depressingthe accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
•How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understand-ing of the circumstances in which crashes andinjuries occur.
EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if anon-trivial crash situation occurs; no data arerecorded by the EDR under normal driving condi-tions and the EDR never registers who is drivingthe vehicle or the location of a crash or a nearcrash-like situation. However, other parties, suchas law enforcement, could combine the EDR datawith the type of personally identifying data rou-
tinely acquired during a crash investigation. Toread data recorded by an EDR, special equipmentis required, and access to the vehicle or the EDRis needed.
Furthermore, your vehicle is equipped with anumber of computers whose task is to continu-ously control and monitor the vehicle

SAFETY
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WARNING
•Never try to open or repair any compo-nents of the IC system. This should bedone only by a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician.
•Never hang heavy items from the ceilinghandles. This could impede deploymentof the Inflatable Curtain.
•The cargo area and rear seat should notbe loaded to a level higher than 4 in.(10 cm) below the upper edge of the rearside windows. Objects placed higher thanthis level could impede the function ofthe Inflatable Curtain.
•In order for the IC to provide its best pro-tection, both front seat occupants andboth outboard rear seat occupants shouldsit in an upright position with the seat beltproperly fastened; adults using the seatbelt and children using the proper childrestraint system.

Related information
•Airbag system (p. 71)
•Side impact airbags (p. 77)
•Child safety (p. 81)
•Seat belts (p. 66)
Safety mode
As a safety precaution after a collision, the func-tionality of some of the vehicle's systems may bereduced.
If the vehicle has been involved in a collision, thetext Safety mode may appear in the informationdisplay.
NOTE
This text can only be shown if the display isundamaged and the vehicle's electrical sys-tem is intact.
Safety mode is a feature that is triggered if oneor more of the safety systems such as the front/side airbags inflatable curtain, etc., or one ormore of the seat belt pretensioners has deployed.The collision may have damaged an importantfunction in the vehicle, such as the fuel lines,sensors for one of the safety systems, the brakesystem, etc.
WARNING
•Never attempt to repair the vehicle your-self or to reset the electrical system afterthe vehicle has displayed Safety mode.This could result in injury or improper sys-tem function.
•Restoring the vehicle to normal operatingstatus should only be done by a trainedand qualified Volvo service technician.
•After Safety mode has been displayed, ifyou detect the odor of fuel vapor, or seeany signs of fuel leakage, do not attemptto start the vehicle. Leave the vehicleimmediately.

Related information
•Starting or moving a vehicle in safety mode(p. 80)
•General safety information (p. 62)