2018 VOLVO XC60 T8 Service

HYBRID INFORMATION
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Charge cable The charging cable is used to recharge your vehicle's hybrid battery.
The charging cable is stored in a storage compartment under the cargo compartment floor.
WARNING
Only use the charging cable provided with your vehicle or a replacement cable pur-chased from a Volvo retailer.
Specifications, charging cable
Compliance SAE J1772 Ambient tempera- ture-32
ºC to 50 ºC (-25 ºF
till 122 ºF)
WARNING
• The charging cable must be grounded when in use. It is equipped with a cordwith a grounding conductor and agrounding plug. The plug must beinserted into an appropriate outlet that isproperly installed and grounded inaccordance with all local codes and ordi-nances and is not damaged in any way.
• Children should be supervised when inthe vicinity of the charging cable when itis plugged in.
• High voltage is present in your electricmeter housing and power distributionservice panel. Contact with high voltagecan cause death or serious personalinjury.
• Do not use the charging cable if it isdamaged in any way. A damaged or mal-functioning charging cable may only berepaired by a workshop – a authorizedVolvo workshop is recommended.
• Always position the charging cable sothat it will not be driven over, stepped on,tripped over or otherwise damaged, orcause personal injury.
• Disconnect the charger from the wall out-let before cleaning it.
• Never connect the charging cable to an extension cord or a multiple plug socket.
Also, refer to the manufacturer's instructions for using the charging cable and its compo-nents.
CAUTION
Power strips, extension cords, surge protec- tors or similar devices must not be usedtogether with the charging cable since thismay involve a risk of fire, electric shocks, etc. An adapter may not be used between the 120/240 V outlet (AC, alternating current)and the charging cable.
CAUTION
Never detach the charging cable from the 120/240 V outlet (AC, alternating current)while charging is in progress – the120/240 V outlet could be damaged in suchcircumstances. Always interrupt charging firstand then disconnect the charging cable – firstfrom the vehicle's charging socket and thenfrom the 120/240 V outlet.

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WARNING
•The charging cable's residual current breaker helps protect the vehicle's charg-ing system but cannot ensure that an cur-rent overload will never occur.
• Never use visibly worn or damaged elec-trical sockets. Doing so could lead to firesor serious injury.
• Never connect the charging cable to anextension cord.
• Maintenance or replacement of the hybridbattery may only be performed by atrained and qualified Volvo service techni-cian.
Related information
• Charge cable (p. 399)
• Charging status in the charging cable'scharging module (p. 405)
Charging cable temperaturemonitoring
To help ensure the vehicle's hybrid battery is reli- ably charged each time it is connected, chargingis stopped if the temperature in the chargingcable becomes too high and reaches a criticallimit.
CAUTION
If charging is often inadvertently interrupted, have the charging cable and the vehicle'scharging system inspected by a trained andqualified Volvo service technician.
Related information
• Charge cable (p. 399)
Opening and closing the chargingsocket cover
The cover for the hybrid battery's charging socket opens manually.
Unlock the vehicle using the remote key.
Press in the rear edge of the charger door and release.
Open the door.
Perform the following steps in reverse to close the charger door.
NOTE
Since the hatch is locked during driving, the vehicle must be unlocked again to be able toopen the hatch.

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Related information
•Initiating hybrid battery charging (p. 402)
• Stopping hybrid battery charging (p. 408)
• Charging the hybrid battery (p. 397)
Initiating hybrid battery charging
The hybrid battery is charged by connecting a charging cable between the vehicle and a120/240 V outlet (alternating current). Only use the charging cable supplied with the car or a replacement cable recommended byVolvo.
CAUTION
Never connect the charging cable if there is a risk of a thunderstorm or there is lightning.
WARNING
• The charging cable must be grounded when in use. It is equipped with a cordwith a grounding conductor and agrounding plug. The plug must beinserted into an appropriate outlet that isproperly installed and grounded inaccordance with all local codes and ordi-nances and is not damaged in any way.
• Children should be supervised when inthe vicinity of the charging cable when itis plugged in.
• High voltage is present in your electricmeter housing and power distributionservice panel. Contact with high voltagecan cause death or serious personalinjury.
• Do not use the charging cable if it isdamaged in any way. A damaged or mal-functioning charging cable may only berepaired by a workshop – a authorizedVolvo workshop is recommended.
• Always position the charging cable sothat it will not be driven over, stepped on,tripped over or otherwise damaged, orcause personal injury.

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Charging status in the chargingcable's charging moduleThe red and blue lights in the charging module
indicate the status of ongoing and completed charging.
Charge module: 1. Red warning light, 2. Blue status indi- cator
When the charge module is initially plugged into a wall outlet, the red warning light will flash onceto indicate that a startup safety check has beenperformed. When the safety check has beencompleted, the blue status indicator will glowsteadily and the red warning light will be off. Thecharger is now ready to be used. If the red warn-ing light continues to flash or glows steadily, afault has been detected and the charger will notdeliver power to the vehicle. Contact a Volvoretailer or a certified Volvo service technician. When the charging cable is connected to thevehicle's charging socket, the blue light will flashonce. Charging cable connected to the vehicle's charg- ing socket:
Indicatorlight's colorMeaning
Flashing blue Charging is in progress. Thelight flashes about once everyother second.
Solid blue Charging completed. This will also be indicated in the instru-ment panel
Related information
•Charging the hybrid battery (p. 397)
• Charging status in the vehicle's charging socket (p. 404)
• Charging status in the instrument panel(p. 406)
• Stopping hybrid battery charging (p. 408)

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Twin Engine symbols and messagesin the instrument panel A number of symbols and messages relating to the Twin Engine may be displayed in the instru-ment panel. They may also appear in combina-tion with general indicator and warning symbolsand disappear when the necessary action hasbeen taken.
SymbolMessageMeaning
12 V Battery Charging fault, service urgent. Drive to workshopBattery fault. Contact a workshop
A
to have the battery checked as soon as possible.
12 V Battery Charging fault Stop safelyBattery fault. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and contact a workshop A
to have the battery
checked.
12 V Battery Fuse failure Service requiredBattery fault. Contact a workshop A
to have the system checked as soon as possible.
Hybrid battery Overheated, stop safelyThe hybrid battery's temperature seems to be rising at an abnormal rate. Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine. Wait at least 5 minutes before driving. Call a workshop A
or inspect the vehicle to
make sure everything seems normal before continuing to drive.
Reduced performance Max vehicle speed limitedThe hybrid battery's charge level is too low for driving at high speeds. Charge the battery as soon as possible.
Hybrid system Harsh behavior at low speed, vehicle ok to useThe hybrid system is not functioning properly. Contact a workshop A
to have the system checked as
soon as possible.

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SymbolMessageMeaning
Hybrid system failure Service requiredThe hybrid system is not functioning. Contact a workshopA
to have the system checked as soon as
possible.
Charge cable Remove before startDisplayed when the driver attempts to start the vehicle with the charging cable still connected. Remove the charging cable and close the charger cover.
Charge cable Removed? Turn and hold start knob 7sDisplayed when the driver again attempts to start the vehicle with the charging cable connected. Disconnect the charging cable or verify that the cable is completely disconnected and the chargercover is closed.
A An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.
Related information
• Initiating hybrid battery charging (p. 402)
• Stopping hybrid battery charging (p. 408)
• Charging the hybrid battery (p. 397)
• Warning symbols in the instrument panel (p. 93)
• Indicator symbols in the instrument panel(p. 90)
• Hybrid gauge (p. 83)
• Hybrid gauge (p. 84)

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STARTING AND DRIVING
420augment braking. This is indicated in the instru- ment panel with the pointer down in the red area.
Symbols in the instrument panel
SymbolMeaning
A
B
Check the brake fluid level. If the level is low, fill brake fluid andcheck to determine the reason forthe loss of brake fluid.
A
BFault in pedal sensor.
SymbolMeaning
A
BSteady glow for 2 seconds after the engine is started: Automaticfunction check. Steady glow for more than 2 sec- onds: Fault in the ABS system. Thevehicle's regular brake system isstill working, but without the ABSfunction.
If the message Brake pedal Cha-
racteristics changed Service required
is displayed, the "Brake-
by-wire" system is not functioning properly. The brake pedal will godown further than normal andgreater pressure will be needed onthe pedal to achieve braking effect.
A Canadian models.
B US models.
WARNING
• If both symbols illuminate at the same time and the brake level is below the
MIN
mark in the reservoir or if a brake system- related message is shown in the instru-ment panel: DO NOT DRIVE. Have thevehicle towed to a trained and qualifiedVolvo service technician and have thebrake system inspected.
• If both symbols illuminate at the sametime and the brake level is normal (notbelow the MIN mark in the reservoir) or ifa brake system-related message isshown in the instrument panel: drive thevehicle carefully to an authorized Volvoworkshop and have the brake systeminspected by a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician.
Related information
• Brake Assist System (p. 421)
• Auto-hold brakes (p. 426)
• Hill Start Assist (p. 427)
• Braking on wet roads (p. 421)
• Braking on salted roads (p. 421)
• Maintenance of the brake system (p. 422)
• Brake lights (p. 156)

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Maintenance of the brake system
Regularly check the brake system components for wear.
To keep the vehicle as safe and reliable as possi- ble, follow the Volvo service schedule specified inthe Warranty and Maintenance Records Informa-tion booklet. New and replaced brake pads andbrake discs do not provide optimal braking effectuntil they are "broken in" by driving a few hun-dred kilometers (miles). Compensate for thereduced braking effect by applying greater pres-sure to the brake pedal. Volvo recommends onlyusing brake pads approved for your Volvo.
CAUTION
The brake system's components should be regularly checked for wear. Contact a workshop for advice on how to do this or let a workshop perform the inspection- an authorized Volvo workshop is recom-mended.
Related information
• Brakes (p. 419)
Parking brake The parking brake helps keep the vehicle sta- tionary by mechanically locking two wheels.
The parking brake controls are located in the tunnel console between the seats.
When the electric parking brake is being applied, a faint sound can be heard from the brake's elec-tric motor. This sound can also be heard duringthe automatic function check of the parkingbrake. If the vehicle is stationary when the parking brake is applied, it will only be applied to the rearwheels. If it is applied while the vehicle is moving,the normal brakes will be used on all four wheels.Braking will be transferred to only the rearwheels when the vehicle is almost stopped.
Related information
•Activating and deactivating the parking brake(p. 423)
• Parking on a hill (p. 424)
• Parking brake malfunction (p. 425)
• Auto-hold brakes (p. 426)