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Information in the instrument panel
When driving in Hybrid mode, a hybrid gauge will
be displayed in the instrument panel. The gauge
will indicate the amount of electrical current
required when the driver depresses the accelera-
tor pedal. The marker between the lightning and
the drop shows how much current is available.
The instrument panel gauge when both the electric
motor and the combustion engine are being used.
The instrument panel also shows how
much current is being restored to the
battery (regenerated) during light brak-
ing.
PURE
•Uses the electric motor only, with the lowest
possible energy consumption and carbon
dioxide emissions. This drive mode maximizes the use of the hybrid
battery. Ground clearance is lowered
4
to reduce
air resistance and certain climate system func-
tions are reduced to provide the longest possible
driving distance using only electricity.
Pure mode is available when the hybrid battery is
sufficiently charged. Even in Pure mode, the com-
bustion engine will start if the charge level in the
battery gets too low. The combustion engine will
also start
• if the vehicle's speed goes above 125 km/h
(78 mph)
• if the driver requests more power than the
electric motor can provide
• if factors such as cold weather affect the
system or components.
This drive mode is optimized for maximum driving
distance with electric propulsion and is primarily
intended for use in city driving. Pure helps pro-
vide the lowest possible consumption even when
the hybrid battery is fully discharged. ECO climate
is activated to control the climate in the passen-
ger compartment, and in slippery road conditions
slightly more wheel spin may be permitted before
all-wheel drive is automatically activated.
ECO Climate
In Pure mode, ECO climate is automatically acti-
vated in the passenger compartment to help
reduce energy consumption.
NOTE When the
Pure drive mode is activated, set-
tings for certain climate system and electricity
consuming functions are reduced. Some of
these settings can be reset manually, but full
functionality will only be restored by leaving
Pure mode or adapting the Individual drive
mode to full climate system functionality. If condensation forms on the windows, tap the
max defroster button, which will function normally.
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Driving
• Choose the Pure drive mode to help mini-
mize electric power consumption.
• Maintain a steady speed and a generous fol-
lowing distance to traffic ahead to minimize
braking. This drive mode has the lowest
power consumption.
• Balance energy requirements using the
accelerator pedal. Use the indicator on the
instrument panel to see available electric
power and avoid starting the combustion
engine unnecessarily. The electric motor is
more effective than the combustion engine,
especially at low speeds.
• When braking is necessary, brake gently
using the brake pedal. This will recharge the
hybrid battery. A regenerative function is
integrated in the brake pedal and can be
augmented by the electric motor's braking
capacity when the gear selector is in mode
B.
• Higher speeds increase energy consumption
- air resistance increases with speed.
• Activate the
Hold function in the Function
view at high speeds when traveling farther
than is possible using the hybrid battery's
capacity.
• Whenever possible, avoid using the Charge
function to charge the hybrid battery. Charg-
ing the battery using the combustion engine increases fuel consumption and carbon diox-
ide emissions.
• In a cold climate, reduce heating of the wind-
shield/rear window, mirrors, seats and the
steering wheel.
• Maintain the correct pressure in the tires and
check pressure regularly.
• The type of tires used could affect energy
consumption - consult a retailer for advice on
suitable tires.
• Remove unnecessary items from the vehicle
- the heavier the load, the higher the fuel
consumption.
• Roof loads increase air resistance and
increase fuel consumption. Remove roof
boxes, ski racks, etc. that are not in use.
• Avoid driving with the windows open.
• Do not keep the vehicle still on an upward
gradient by using the accelerator pedal. Use
the brakes instead.
Related information
•
Drive-E
‒
purer driving pleasure (p. 27)
• Factors affecting electric motor range
(p. 458)
• Using the electric motor only (p. 457)
• Hybrid gauge (p. 87)
• Checking tire pressure (p. 557) Using the electric motor only
When using the electric motor, Volvo Twin
Engine provides a combination of good fuel
economy, low emissions and high performance.
For energy-efficient driving:
• Select the Pure drive mode to help maximize
driving range using only the electric motor.
• Balance energy requirements using the
accelerator pedal. Use the indicator on the
instrument panel's hybrid gauge to see avail-
able electric power and avoid starting the
combustion engine unnecessarily.
• When braking is necessary, brake gently
using the brake pedal. This will recharge the
hybrid battery.
• Activate the
Hold function in the Function
view at high speeds when traveling farther
than is possible using the hybrid battery's
capacity.
• Reduce current consumption in the passen-
ger compartment by reducing e.g. fan speed,
electric heating, or air conditioning use.
Also follow the general economical driving advice
regarding speed, tires and load to maximize
range.
Related information
• General information about Twin Engine
(p. 406)
• Economical driving (p. 456)

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Speed limiter (p. 278)
• Tire sealing system (p. 572) Winter driving
It is important to check the vehicle before driving
in cold/snowy conditions to make sure it can be
driven safely.
Before the cold season arrives:• Make sure the engine coolant contains 50%
antifreeze. This mixture helps protect the
engine from frost erosion down to
approx. -35 °C (-31 °F). Do not mix different
types of antifreeze as this could pose a
health risk.
• Keep the fuel tank well filled to prevent con-
densation from forming.
• Check the viscosity of the engine oil. Oil with
low viscosity (thinner oil) improves cold-
weather starting and reduces fuel consump-
tion when driving with a cold engine.
CAUTION Low-viscosity oil should not be used with hard
driving or in hot weather.
•
Check the condition and charge level of the
start battery. Cold weather places greater
demands on the start battery and reduces its
capacity.
• Use washer fluid containing antifreeze to
help prevent ice from forming in the washer
fluid reservoir.
Slippery driving conditionsFor optimal traction and roadholding, Volvo rec-
ommends using snow tires on all wheels when-
ever there is a risk of snow or ice on the road.
NOTE Certain countries require use of winter tires
by law. Not all countries permit the use of
studded tires.
Practice driving on slippery surfaces under con-
trolled conditions to learn how the vehicle reacts.
Related information
•
Snow tires (p. 571)
• Snow chains (p. 571)
• Braking on salted roads (p. 431)
• Braking on wet roads (p. 431)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 650)
• Start battery (p. 615)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 648)
• Changing rear window wipers (p. 647)
• Refilling coolant (p. 612)

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Using SiriusXM
®
Satellite radio*
SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio offers several features
for finding and listening to music, news, sporting
events, etc. being broadcast on satellite radio
stations.
SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio functions With SiriusXM
®
Satellite radio activated, tap
Library to display a screen offering the following
functions:
• Search (the magnifying glass icon)
• Channels
• Favorites
• Categories
If you have used this view previously, you will be
returned to the most recently used one.
Search
Tap the magnifying glass to display a screen
where you can enter text using the center dis-
play's keyboard or by writing in the free-text field
to search for e.g., a station number, an artist,
song title, etc.
Channels
Tap to display a complete list of the channels
included in your subscription. Tap a channel
name to listen. If a subscription to a channel has
expired, its name will be grayed-out on the
screen.
For quick access to a channel that you often lis-
ten to, tap the star to the right of the channel's
name. It will then be added to your list of favor-
ites.
Favorites
Tap to display the channels that you have added
to this list. Tap a channel name to listen.
Categories/Genres
Tap to display the categories available. Tap a cat-
egory or genre name to display the channels that
it contains and then tap a channel to listen.
If an alert has been set (see the section "Alerts"
below) and an alert is active for an artist, song or
team, virtual categories will also be temporary
created and displayed. The channels currently
broadcasting the song, artist or broadcasting a
program with the selected team will be listed in a
virtual category.
EPG (Electronic Program Guide)On the center display's Home view, tap EPG for
information about e.g., when a program is being
broadcast and its name, description, artist, etc. If
no information is currently available,
No
information will be displayed.
AlertsIf this feature has been selected under SiriusXM
Settings, the Alerts button will be displayed on
the Home view.
To add e.g., an artist's name, song title or a sports
team to the list of alerts:
1.
Tune to any channel that is broadcasting a
song, game, etc., of your choice.
2. Tap the Alerts button.
3.

A pop-up window will be displayed showing a
list of alerts (nothing will be displayed if the
selected channel does not support the alert
function).
4. Select one of the alternatives in list (only one can be selected at a time).
5. The song/artist/team will now be added to the list of alerts. Favorite sports teams can
also be added to the list using "Game Alert"
in the SiriusXM satellite radio settings.
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516 5. Tap the desired app.
> The app will start up.
Starting CarPlay
CarPlay can be started as follows after an iPhone
is connected.
1. Connect an iPhone to the USB port. If thereare two USB ports, use the one with the
white frame.
>If the auto start setting is selected -
the name of the phone will be displayed.
2. Tap the name of the phone - the CarPlay tile will open and compatible apps will be dis-
played.
3. If the CarPlay tile does not open, tap Apple
CarPlay in App view.
>

The CarPlay tile will open and compatible
apps will be displayed.
4. Tap the desired app. > The app will start up.
CarPlay will run in the background if another app
is started in the same tile. To display CarPlay in
the tile, tap the CarPlay icon in App view.
Switching connection between CarPlay and iPod
CarPlay to iPod
1. Tap Settings in the Top view. 2.Proceed to
Communication Apple
CarPlay .
3.

Uncheck the box for the Apple device that
should no longer start CarPlay automatically
when the USB cable is connected.
4. Remove and then reinsert the Apple device into the USB port.
5. Open the iPod app from App view.
iPod to CarPlay
1.
Tap Apple CarPlay in App view.
2.
Read the information in the pop-up window
and then tap OK.
3.

Remove and then reinsert the Apple device
into the USB port.
> The Apple CarPlay tile will open and com-
patible apps will be displayed 7
.
Related information
• Connecting a device via the USB port
(p. 514)
• Apple ®
CarPlay ®
* (p. 515)
• Settings for Apple ®
CarPlay ®
* (p. 516)
• Connecting the car to the Internet via a
mobile device (Wi-Fi) (p. 531)
• Connect the car to the Internet via car
modem (SIM card) (p. 532)
• Voice control (p. 145) Settings for Apple
®
CarPlay ®
*
Settings for an

Apple device connected through
CarPlay 8
.
Automatic start1. Tap Settings in the Top view.
2.
Tap Communication Apple CarPlay
and
select the desired setting:
• Check the box - CarPlay will start auto-
matically when the USB cable is con-
nected.
• Uncheck the box - CarPlay will not start
automatically when the USB cable is con-
nected.
A maximum of 20 Apple devices can be stored in
the list. When the list is full and a new device is
connected, the oldest one will be deleted.
To delete the list, the settings must be rest in the
center display (factory reset).
System Volumes1. Tap Settings in the Top view.
2.
Tap Sound System Volumes
to change
the settings for the following:
• Voice Control
• Navi Voice Guidance
• Phone Ringtone 7
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•
Connecting a phone to the car via Bluetooth
automatically (p. 523)
• Connecting a phone to the car via Bluetooth
manually (p. 523)
• Disconnecting a Bluetooth-connected phone
(p. 524)
• Switch between phones connected via Blue-
tooth (p. 524)
• Removing a Bluetooth-connected phone
(p. 525)
• Phone settings (p. 528)
• Voice control (p. 145)
• Handling the App menu in the instrument
panel (p. 104)
• Sound settings (p. 486)
• Connecting the car to the Internet via a
mobile device (Bluetooth) (p. 531) Connecting a phone to the car via
Bluetooth for the first time
Pair a Bluetooth-enabled phone to the vehicle to
make calls, send/receive text messages and
wirelessly play media from the vehicle, or con-
nect the vehicle to the Internet. Two Bluetooth devices can be connected at the
same time, but in that case, only one will be used
for wireless playback. The most recently paired
phone will be automatically connected to make
calls, send/receive text messages, play media or
use as an Internet connection. To change what
the phone is used for when it is paired, go to
Bluetooth Devices settings.
After the device has been connected/registered
for the first time via Bluetooth, the device no
longer needs to be visible/searchable. It just
needs to have Bluetooth activated. To connect
the vehicle to the Internet using a phone, the
phone's Wi-Fi sharing function (personal hot-
spot/tethering) must be activated. A maximum of
20 paired Bluetooth devices can be stored in the
vehicle.
There are two ways to pair a phone to the vehicle.
Searching for the phone from the vehicle or
searching for the vehicle from the phone.
Option 1 - searching for the phone from
the vehicle
1. Make the phone discoverable/visible using its Bluetooth function. 2. To connect the vehicle to the Internet via the
phone's Bluetooth function, activate Internet
sharing (tethering/personal hotspot) via
Bluetooth in the phone.
3. Open the phone tile.
•If no phone has been paired to the vehi-
cle, tap
Add phone.
• If a phone has been paired to the vehicle,
tap
Change . Tap
Add phone in the
pop-up window.
>
A list of available Bluetooth devices will be
displayed. The list will be updated as new
devices are discovered.
4. Tap the name of the phone you would like to connect.
5. Make sure that the code displayed in the vehicle matches the one in the phone. Con-
firm the code in both cases.
6. In the phone, accept or cancel the options for selecting the phone's contacts and text
messages.
NOTE •
The message function must be activated
in certain phones.
• Not all cell phones are fully compatible
and may not be able to display contacts
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Option 2 - searching for the vehicle
from the phone
1. Open the phone tile.
•If no phone has been paired to the vehi-
cle, tap
Add phone Make vehicle
discoverable .
• If a phone has been paired to the vehicle,
tap
Change . Tap
Add phone
Make vehicle discoverable in the pop-
up window.
2. Activate Bluetooth in the phone.
3. To connect the vehicle to the Internet via the phone's Bluetooth function, activate Internet
sharing (tethering/personal hotspot) via
Bluetooth in the phone.
4. Search in the phone for Bluetooth devices. > A list of available Bluetooth devices will bedisplayed.
5. Select the vehicle's name from the list of devices in the phone.
6. A pop-up window for the connection is shown in the car. Confirm the connection.
7. Make sure that the code displayed in the vehicle matches the one in the external
device. Confirm the code in both cases.
8. In the phone, accept or cancel the options for selecting the phone's contacts and text
messages.
NOTE •
The message function must be activated
in certain phones.
• Not all cell phones are fully compatible
and may not be able to display contacts
and messages in the vehicle.
NOTE If the phone's operating system is being
updated, it is possible that the connection will
be interrupted. Delete the phone from the car
and reconnect.
Compatible phonesMany cellular phones on the market currently
offer wireless Bluetooth technology, but not all
phones are fully compatible with the vehicle. For
additional information on compatibility, see
support.volvocars.com.
Related information
•
Phone (p. 520)
• Connecting a phone to the car via Bluetooth
automatically (p. 523)
• Connecting a phone to the car via Bluetooth
manually (p. 523)
• Disconnecting a Bluetooth-connected phone
(p. 524) •
Switch between phones connected via Blue-
tooth (p. 524)
• Removing a Bluetooth-connected phone
(p. 525)
• Settings for Bluetooth devices (p. 529)
• Connecting the car to the Internet via a
mobile device (Bluetooth) (p. 531)

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Connecting the car to the Internet
via a mobile device (Bluetooth)
Establish an Internet connection using Bluetooth
and tethering from a phone and get access to
multiple connected services in your vehicle. The phone and the network service provider must
support Internet sharing (tethering) and the sub-
scription must include data transfer.
1.

To connect the vehicle to the Internet via a
Bluetooth-connected phone, the phone must
first be paired with the vehicle via Bluetooth.
Ensure that the personal hotspot (portable/
personal hotspot) is activated in your phone.
2. If the phone has been connected via Blue- tooth previously, tap Settings in the center
display's Top view.
3. In the center display: Tap CommunicationBluetooth Devices
.
4. Mark the window for Bluetooth Internet
connection under the heading Internet
connection.
>

Your vehicle is now connected to the
Internet via your Bluetooth-connected
phone.
NOTE When using Apple CarPlay, it is only possible
to connect the vehicle to the Internet using
Wi-Fi or the vehicle's modem.
Related information
•
Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 529)
• Connect the car to the Internet via car
modem (SIM card) (p. 532)
• Connecting a phone to the car via Bluetooth
for the first time (p. 521)
• Connecting the car to the Internet via a
mobile device (Wi-Fi) (p. 531)
• Apple ®
CarPlay ®
* (p. 515)
• No or poor Internet connection (p. 534)
• Settings for Bluetooth devices (p. 529) Connecting the car to the Internet
via a mobile device (Wi-Fi)
Establish an Internet connection via Wi-Fi tether-
ing from a phone and get access to multiple
connected services in your vehicle.
The phone and the network service provider must
support Internet sharing (tethering) and the sub-
scription must include data transfer. 1. Activate Internet sharing (personal hotspot)
in the phone.
2. Tap Settings in the Top view.
3.

Proceed to Communication Wi-Fi
.
4. Activate/deactivate by tapping to check/ uncheck the Wi-Fi box.
5. Tap the name of the network you would like to connect.
6. Enter the network password.
7. If a different connection was used previously, confirm the connection change.
> The vehicle will connect to the network.
Please note that certain cellular phones will disa-
ble Internet sharing (tethering) when the connec-