2018 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE Owners Manual

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Charging status in the charging
cable's charging module
The 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 once
to indicate that a startup safety check has been
performed. When the safety check has been
completed, the blue status indicator will glow
steadily and the red warning light will be off. The
charger is now ready to be used. If the red warn-
ing light continues to flash or glows steadily, a
fault has been detected and the charger will not
deliver power to the vehicle. Contact a Volvo
retailer or a certified Volvo service technician. When the charging cable is connected to the
vehicle's charging socket, the blue light will flash
once.
Charging cable connected to the vehicle's charg-
ing socket: Indicator
light's color
Meaning
Flashing
blue Charging is in progress. The
light flashes about once every
other second.
Solid blue

Charging completed. This will
also be indicated in the instru-
ment panel
Related information
• Charging the hybrid battery (p. 407)
• Charging status in the vehicle's charging
socket (p. 414)
• Charging status in the instrument panel
(p. 416)
• Stopping hybrid battery charging (p. 418)

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416Charging status in the instrument
panel
Charging status is indicated in the instrument
panel using both graphics and messages. This information is displayed as long as the instru-
ment panel is active.Graphic
Message MeaningFully charged at: [Time] displayed along with an animated blue puls-
ing light through the charging cable. Charging is in progress and the approximate time at which the
battery will be fully charged is displayed.Charging complete is displayed. An image will be superimposed over
the graphic of the vehicle with a green LED indicator light in the socket. The battery is fully charged.Charging error will be displayed. The LED indicator light in the charg-
ing socket will be red. Malfunction. Make sure the charging cable is correctly con-
nected to the vehicle's charging socket and to the 120/240 V
outlet (alternating current).

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NOTEIf the instrument panel is not used, it will go
dark after a period of time. To reactivate the
display:
•
depress the brake pedal,
• open one of the doors, or
• put the ignition in mode I by turning the
START knob clockwise and then releas-
ing.
Related information
• Charging the hybrid battery (p. 407)
• Twin Engine symbols and messages in the
instrument panel (p. 419)
• Charging status in the vehicle's charging
socket (p. 414)
• Charging status in the charging cable's
charging module (p. 415)
• Stopping hybrid battery charging (p. 418)

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418 Stopping hybrid battery charging
To stop charging of the hybrid battery, unlock
the vehicle, unplug the charging cable from the
vehicle's charging socket and then unplug the
cable from the 120/240 V outlet (alternating
current).
NOTE Always unlock the vehicle so that charging is
cut off before the connection to the
120/240 V outlet (AC, alternating current) is
disconnected. Note that the charging cable
must be disconnected from the vehicle's
charging socket before it is disconnected
from the 120/240 V outlet, partly to prevent
damage to the system and party to prevent
unintentional interruption of charging.
Unlock the vehicle with the remote key.
Charging will stop. Press the lock button on the charging
cable's handle. The handle will be released/
unlocked. Remove the cable from the vehi-
cle's charging socket, put the socket's cover
back in place and close the charger door.
Unplug the cable from the 120/240 V outlet.
Stow the charging cable in the storage com-
partment under the cargo area floor.
Charging cable automatically locksIf the charging cable cannot be removed from the
charging socket, it will automatically lock into
place again after unlocking to maximize chargingand range and to enable preconditioning before
driving. The charging cable can be removed again
if the vehicle is unlocked using the remote key.
For vehicles with Passive Entry*, the handle can
be used to lock and unlock.
Related information
• Opening and closing the charging socket
cover (p. 411)
• Charge cable (p. 409)
• Charging the hybrid battery (p. 407)
• Initiating hybrid battery charging (p. 412)

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419
Twin Engine symbols and messages
in 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 symbols
and disappear when the necessary action has
been taken.Symbol
Message Meaning12 V Battery
Charging fault, service urgent. Drive
to workshop
Battery fault. Contact a workshop
A
to have the battery checked as soon as possible. 12 V Battery
Charging fault Stop safely
Battery fault. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and contact a worksh\
op
A
to have the battery
checked. 12 V Battery
Fuse failure Service required
Battery fault. Contact a workshop
A
to have the system checked as soon as possible. Hybrid battery
Overheated, stop safely
The hybrid battery's temperature seems to be rising at an abnormal ra\
te. 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 limited
The hybrid battery's charge level is too low for driving at high spee\
ds. Charge the battery as soon as
possible.Hybrid system
Harsh behavior at low speed, vehicle
ok to use
The hybrid system is not functioning properly. Contact a workshop
A
to have the system checked as
soon as possible.

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Symbol
Message MeaningHybrid system failure
Service required
The hybrid system is not functioning. Contact a workshop
A
to have the system checked as soon as
possible. Charge cable
Remove before start
Displayed when the driver attempts to start the vehicle with the chargin\
g cable still connected.
Remove the charging cable and close the charger cover.Charge cable
Removed? Turn and hold start knob
7s
Displayed when the driver again attempts to start the vehicle with the c\
harging cable connected.
Disconnect the charging cable or verify that the cable is completely dis\
connected and the charger
cover is closed.A
An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.
Related information
• Initiating hybrid battery charging (p. 412)
• Stopping hybrid battery charging (p. 418)
• Charging the hybrid battery (p. 407)
• Warning symbols in the instrument panel
(p. 97)
• Indicator symbols in the instrument panel
(p. 94)
• Hybrid gauge (p. 87)
• Hybrid gauge (p. 88)

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Long-term storage of vehicles with
hybrid batteries
To help minimize degradation of the hybrid bat-
tery 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%
according to the gauge in the instrument panel.
Do as follows:
1. If the hybrid battery charge level is high, drive
the vehicle until the charge level is approxi-
mately 25%. If the charge level is low, charge
the battery until the level reaches approxi-
mately 25%. 2.

If the vehicle is not driven for more than 6
months or the hybrid battery's charge level is
noticeably below the 25% mark, charge the
battery to about 25% to help compensate for
the natural battery discharge that occurs in
long-term storage. Regularly check the
charge level using the gauge in the instru-
ment display.
NOTE Store the vehicle in as cool a location as pos-
sible to minimize battery aging during long-
term storage. In the summer, park the vehicle
indoors or in a shady location, whichever is
cooler.
Related information
•
Initiating hybrid battery charging (p. 412)
• Hybrid gauge (p. 88)
• Charging the hybrid battery (p. 407)