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INTRODUCTION
Contacting Volvo14
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance14
Additional information about your vehicle14
General information about the XC90T8 Twin Engine Plug-in Hybrid16
Volvo and the environment20
Owner's manual and the environment21
IntelliSafe—driver support21
Sensus22
Owner's manual in mobile devices25
Options, accessories and the On-board Diagnostic (OBDII) socket 26
Finding owner's information27
Driver distraction29
Volvo Structural Parts Statement30
Crash event data31
Volvo ID32
Center display overview33
Changing center display settings35
Using the center display keyboard36
Function view buttons41
Navigating in the center display's views43
Symbols in the center display status bar48
Changing settings in different typesof apps49
Using the center display50
Using the owner's manual54
On-board digital owner's manual56
Navigating in the digital owner's manual57
Glass59
Technician certification59
SAFETY
General safety information62
Occupant safety62
Reporting safety defects63
Recall information64
Safety during pregnancy64
Whiplash protection system65
Seat belts66
Seat belt pretensioners67
Buckling and unbuckling seat belts67
Door and seat belt reminders70
Airbag system71
Driver/passenger side airbags71
Occupant weight sensor74
Side impact airbags77
Inflatable curtains78
Safety mode79
Starting or moving a vehicle in safetymode80
Child safety81
Child restraints83
Infant seats84
Convertible seats86
Booster cushions89
ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors90
Lower child seat attachment points91
CONTENTS
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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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WHEELS AND TIRES
Tires478
Tire sidewall designations480
Wheel (rim) designations481
Tire terminology482
Tire direction of rotation483
Tread wear indicator483
Loading specifications484
Uniform Tire Quality Grading485
Snow tires and chains485
Checking tire inflation pressure486
Changing tires487
Tools488
Jack488
Wheel bolts489
Removing a wheel489
Installing a wheel491
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)491
Checking tire inflation pressure493
Reinflating tires equipped with theTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)494
Calibrating the Tire PressureMonitoring System (TPMS)495
Tire sealing system496
Using the tire sealing system498
Inflating a tire with the tire sealingsystem compressor501
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Volvo's service program504
System updates506
Remote updates507
Vehicle status507
Booking service and repairs508
Wi-Fi connection to a workshop510
Climate system service511
Start battery512
Support battery514
Hybrid battery515
Battery symbols516
Fuses516
Replacing fuses517
Fuses in the engine compartment518
Fuses in the passenger compartment523
Fuses in the cargo compartment527
Replacing bulbs530
Removing the rectangular headlightcover532
Replacing low beam headlight bulbs533
Replacing High Beam headlight bulbs534
Replacing parking light bulbs534
Replacing front turn signal bulbs535
Bulb specifications536
Hoisting the vehicle537
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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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General information about theXC90 T8 Twin Engine Plug-in Hybrid
The XC90 T8 Twin Engine Plug-in Hybrid isdriven like any other vehicle but it has certain
functionality that differs from a vehicle poweredexclusively by a gasoline engine. The electricmotor powers the vehicle primarily at low
speeds; the gasoline engine is used at higherspeeds or during more active driving.
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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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•Preparations for charging the hybrid battery(p. 410)
•Starting the engine (p. 402)
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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)