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STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting the vehicle424
Switching off the vehicle426
Ignition modes427
Selecting ignition mode428
Brake functions429
Brakes429
Brake Assist System431
Braking on wet roads431
Braking on salted roads431
Maintenance of the brake system432
Parking brake432
Activating and deactivating the park-ing brake433
Settings for automatically activatingthe parking brake434
Parking on a hill434
Parking brake malfunction435
Auto-hold brakes436
Activating and deactivating Auto-hold at a standstill436
Hill Start Assist437
Braking assist after a collision437
Transmission438
Gear selector positions for automatictransmissions439
Using the steering wheel paddles* toshift441
Shiftlock442
The kickdown function442
Gear indicator*442
All Wheel Drive (AWD)443
Drive systems443
Starting and stopping the combus-tion engine in Twin Engine vehicles444
Drive modes445
Changing drive mode449
Leveling control* and suspension450
Leveling control settings*453
Low Speed Control453
Activating and deactivating LowSpeed Control using the function button454
Hill Descent Control454
Activating and deactivating HillDescent Control using the functionbutton
455
Economical driving456
Using the electric motor only457
Factors affecting electric motor range458
"Hold" and "Charge" functions459
Preparing for a long trip460
Winter driving461
Driving through standing water462
Opening/closing the fuel filler door462
Refueling463
Fuel464
Octane rating465
Emission controls467
Overheating of engine and transmission468
Battery drain469
Jump starting using another battery469
Detachable towbar*471
Driving with a trailer472
Trailer Stability Assist*474
Checking trailer lights475
Towing using a towline476
Attaching and removing the towing eyelet476
Recovery477
HomeLink®*478
Programming HomeLink®*479
Using HomeLink480
Type approval for HomeLink®*481
Compass481
Activating and deactivating the compass482
Calibrating the compass482
DRIVER SUPPORT
* Option/accessory.
306 Automatic braking with Adaptive
Cruise Control
The Adaptive cruise control (ACC
55
) has a spe-
cial brake function in slow traffic and while sta-
tionary.
Braking function in slow traffic and at a
standstill
In slow-moving, stop-and-go traffic or when stop-
ped at a traffic light, driving will resume automati-
cally if the vehicle is stopped for less than
approx. 3 seconds. If it takes more than 3 sec-
onds for the vehicle ahead to begin moving again,
Adaptive Cruise Control will go into standby
mode and the Auto-hold brake function will acti-
vate.
– Adaptive Cruise Control can be reactivated in
one of the following ways:
• Pressing the button on the steering
wheel keypad.
• Pressing the accelerator pedal.
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Adaptive Cruise Control will resume fol-
lowing the vehicle ahead if it begins to
move within approx. 6 seconds.
NOTE ACC can keep the vehicle stationary for no
more than 5 minutes – after that time the
parking brake is applied and Adaptive Cruise
Control is deactivated.
The parking brake must be released before
Adaptive Cruise Control can be reactivated.
Deactivation of the Auto-hold brake function
In certain situations, Auto-hold will be deactivated
when the vehicle is at a standstill and Adaptive
Cruise Control will go into standby mode. This
means that the brakes will be released and the
vehicle could begin to roll. The driver must
actively apply the brakes to keep the vehicle sta-
tionary.
This can occur if:
• the driver depresses the brake pedal
• the parking brake is applied
• the gear selector is moved to the
P
, N
or R
positions
• the driver puts Adaptive Cruise Control in
standby mode.
Auto Activate Parking BrakeIn certain situations, the parking brake will be
applied to keep the vehicle at a standstill. This occurs if Adaptive Cruise Control is keeping
the vehicle stationary using the brakes and:
• the driver opens the door or unbuckles
his/her seat belt
• ACC has kept the vehicle at a standstill for
more than approx. 5 minutes
• the brakes overheat
• the driver switches off the engine manually.
Related information
•
Adaptive Cruise Control* (p. 295) 55
Adaptive Cruise Control
DRIVER SUPPORT
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Deactivation of the Auto-hold brake function
In certain situations, Auto-hold will be deactivated
when the vehicle is at a standstill and Pilot Assist
will go into standby mode. This means that the
brakes will be released and the vehicle could
begin to roll. The driver must actively apply the
brakes to keep the vehicle stationary.
This can occur if:
• the driver depresses the brake pedal
• the parking brake is applied
• the gear selector is moved to the P, N or R
positions
• the driver puts Pilot Assist in standby mode.
Auto Activate Parking BrakeIn certain situations, the parking brake will be
applied to keep the vehicle at a standstill.
This occurs if Pilot Assist is keeping the vehicle
stationary using the brakes and:
• the driver opens the door or unbuckles
his/her seat belt
• Pilot Assist has kept the vehicle at a stand-
still for more than approx. 5 minutes
• the brakes overheat
• the driver switches off the engine manually.
Related information
•Pilot Assist (p. 311) Pilot Assist limitations
Pilot Assist functionality may be reduced in cer-
tain situations.
Pilot Assist is a driver support function designed
to simplify driving and assist the driver in many
situations. However, the driver is always responsi-
ble for maintaining a suitable distance to vehicles
or objects around it and ensuring that the vehicle
is correctly positioned in the traffic lane.
WARNING In some situations, Pilot Assist may have trou-
ble helping the driver properly or may be
deactivated automatically – we advise against
using Pilot Assist in such cases. Examples of
such situations include:
• the lane markings are worn, missing or
cross each other.
• lane division is unclear, for example, when
the lanes divide or merge or at exits or
when there are multiple sets of markings.
• edges or other lines than lane markings
are present on or near the road, e.g.
curbs, joints or repairs to the road sur-
face, edges of barriers, roadside edges or
strong shadows.
• the lane is narrow or winding.
• the lane contains ridges or holes.
• weather conditions are poor, e.g. rain,
snow or fog or slush or reduced visibility
with poor light conditions, backlighting,
wet road surface, etc.
The driver should also note that Pilot Assist
has the following limitations:
• High curbs, roadside barriers, temporary
obstacles (traffic cones, safety barriers,
etc.) are not detected. Alternatively, they
may be detected incorrectly as lane mark-
ings, with a subsequent risk of contact
between the vehicle and such obstacles.
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Charging the hybrid battery
In addition to the conventional fuel tank, your
vehicle is also equipped with a rechargeable
lithium-ion hybrid battery.
The hybrid battery can be recharged using the
charging cable stored in a storage space in the
cargo compartment.
WARNING
The hybrid electrical system in your vehicle
uses high voltage electrical current. Any dam-
age to this system or to the hybrid battery
may result in the danger of overheating, fire,
or serious injury. If the vehicle is involved in a
collision or subjected to flooding, fire, etc.,
have it inspected by a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician. Prior to this inspec-
tion, the vehicle should be parked outdoors at
a safe distance from any building or poten-
tially flammable materials.
The hybrid battery's charging time depends on
the charging current used.
NOTE The capacity of the hybrid battery diminishes
somewhat with age and use, which could
result in increased use of the gasoline engine
and consequently, slightly higher fuel con-
sumption.
WARNING If the hybrid battery needs to be replaced, this
may only be done by Volvo retailer or author-
ized Volvo workshop.
Charging cable handle and charging socket.
Charging status is indicated in three ways:
• The indicator lights in the charging module
(the unit connected to the wall outlet).
• Indicator light in the vehicle's charging
socket.
• Images and text in the instrument panel.
The hybrid battery's charging process also
charges the vehicle's start battery.
If the hybrid battery's temperature is below
-10 ºC (14 ºF) or above 40 ºC (104 ºF), some of
the vehicle's functions may be reduced or not
available at all. The electric motor cannot be used if the battery's
temperature is too low or too high. If the PURE
drive mode is selected, the gasoline engine will
start.
Charging using the gasoline engine
The vehicle generates electrical current to charge the
battery, e.g. when the driver lightly presses the brake
pedal or when engine braking is used on downgrades.
The vehicle can also generate current to the
hybrid battery to charge it.
• The hybrid battery can also be recharged by
lightly depressing the brake pedal, i.e. during
light braking. This converts the vehicle's
kinetic energy to electrical energy, which is
used to charge the hybrid battery.
• In gear position B, the electric motor brakes
the vehicle when the accelerator pedal is
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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.
STARTING AND DRIVING
* Option/accessory.
424 Starting the vehicle
The vehicle can be started using the start knob
in the tunnel console when the remote key is in
the passenger compartment. Start knob in the tunnel console.
WARNING
Before starting:
• Buckle your seat belt.
• Adjust the seat, steering wheel and mir-
rors.
• Make sure you can fully depress the
brake pedal. The remote key is not physically used to start the
ignition because the vehicle is equipped with the
keyless Passive Start system.
To start the vehicle:
1.
The remote key must be inside the vehicle.
For vehicles with Passive Start, the key must
be in the front section of the passenger
compartment. With the optional keyless lock-
ing/unlocking function*, the key can be any-
where in the vehicle.
2. Press and hold down the brake pedal 1
as far
as possible.
3. Turn the start knob clockwise and release. The control will automatically return to the
original position.
WARNING •
Never use more than one inlay mat at a
time on the driver's floor. If any other type
of floor mat is used, remove the original
mat from the driver's seat floor before
driving. All types of mats must be securely
anchored in the attachment points in the
floor. Make sure the floor mat does not
impede the movement of the brake pedal
or accelerator pedal in any way, as this
could be a serious safety hazard.
• Volvo's floor mats are specially manufac-
tured for your vehicle. They must be prop-
erly secured in the attachment points in
the floor to help ensure they cannot slide
and become trapped under the pedals.
The starter motor will crank until the engine
starts or until its overheating protection is trig-
gered.
During normal start conditions, the vehicle's elec-
tric motor will be prioritized and the gasoline
engine will remain off. This means that once the
start knob is turned clockwise, the electric motor
has been "started" and the vehicle is ready to be
driven. The warning and information symbols in
the instrument panel will go out and the selected
theme will be displayed to indicate that the elec-
tric motor is activated. 1
If the vehicle is moving, it is only necessary to turn the start knob cl\
ockwise to start the engine.
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426
NOTE
With a cold start, idling speed may be consid-
erably higher than normal for certain engine
types. This is done to get the emissions sys-
tem up to normal operating temperature as
quickly as possible, which minimizes exhaust
emissions and protects the environment.
CAUTION
•
When starting in cold weather, the auto-
matic transmission may shift up at slightly
higher engine speeds than normal until
the automatic transmission fluid reaches
normal operating temperature.
• Do not race a cold engine immediately
after starting. This could prevent fluids
from properly lubricating vital compo-
nents in the engine before it has reached
the proper operating temperature.
• The engine should be idling when the
gear selector is moved. Never accelerate
until the gear is fully engaged. Accelerat-
ing rapidly before a gear is properly
engaged could lead to harder wear of
components.
• To help prevent the transmission oil from
overheating, select P or N when idling at
a standstill for prolonged periods of time.
Related information
• Switching off the vehicle (p. 426)
• Ignition modes (p. 427)
• Adjusting the steering wheel (p. 199)
• Jump starting using another battery (p. 469)
• Selecting ignition mode (p. 428) Switching off the vehicle
The vehicle can be switched off using the start
knob in the tunnel console. Start knob in the tunnel console.
To switch off the vehicle:
– Turn the start knob clockwise and release to
switch off the vehicle. The control will auto-
matically return to the original position.
If the vehicle rolls:
– Turn clockwise and hold the knob until the
vehicle switches off.
Related information
• Starting the vehicle (p. 424)
• Ignition modes (p. 427)
• Adjusting the steering wheel (p. 199)
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* Option/accessory.
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Related information
• Rear Collision Warning (p. 347)
• BLIS* (p. 348)
• Brake functions (p. 429) Transmission
The transmission is part of the vehicle's driveline
(power transmission) between the engine and
the drive wheels. The function of the transmis-
sion is to change gears depending on speed
and power needs.
The vehicle has an 8-speed automatic transmis-
sion and an electric motor for rear-wheel drive.
The number of gears allows the engine's torque
and power band to be effectively utilized. Two of
the gears are overdrive gears that save fuel when
driving at a constant engine speed. The steering
wheel paddles* can be used to shift up or down
manually. The instrument panel shows the gear
currently in use.
CAUTION Check the operating temperature of the
transmission to help avoid damage to any of
the drive system components. If there is a risk
of overheating, a warning symbol will appear
in the instrument panel and a text message
will be displayed. Follow the recommenda-
tions given.
Symbols in the instrument panelIf a problem should occur with the transmission, a
symbol and a message will appear in the instru-
ment panel. Symbol
Meaning Information and messages related
to the transmission. Follow the rec-
ommendations provided.
Hot or overheated transmission.
Follow the recommendations provi-
ded.
Reduced performance/Acceler-
ation performance reduced
In the event of a temporary fault in
the driveline, the vehicle may go
into a "limp home" mode with
reduced power output to help avoid
damage to the driveline.
Related information
• Gear selector positions for automatic trans-
missions (p. 439)
• Gear indicator* (p. 442)