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LED indicatorlight's colorMeaning
WhiteCourtesy light.
YellowWait modeA – waiting forcharging to start.
Flashing greenCharging is in progressB.
GreenCharging completedC.
RedMalfunction.
AE.g. after a door has been opened or if the charging cable han-dle is not locked in place.BThe more slowly the light flashes, the closer the battery is tobeing fully charged.CThe light will go out after a short time.
Related information
Charging the hybrid battery (p. 375)
Charging status in the instrument panel(p. 384)
Charging status in the charging cable'scharging module (p. 383)
Stopping hybrid battery charging (p. 386)
Charging status in the chargingcable's charging module
The red and blue lights in the charging moduleindicate the status of ongoing and completedcharging.
Charge module: 1. Red warning light, 2. Blue status indi-cator
When the charge module is initially plugged intoa 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
FlashingblueCharging is in progress. Thelight flashes about once everyother second
Solid blueCharging completed. This willalso be indicated in the instru-ment panel
Related information
Charging the hybrid battery (p. 375)
Charging status in the vehicle's chargingsocket (p. 382)
Charging status in the instrument panel(p. 384)
Stopping hybrid battery charging (p. 386)
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NOTE
If the instrument panel is not used, it will godark after a period of time. To reactivate thedisplay:
depress the brake pedal,
open one of the doors, or
put the ignition in mode I by turning theSTART knob clockwise and then releas-ing.
Related information
Charging the hybrid battery (p. 375)
Twin Engine symbols and messages in theinstrument panel (p. 387)
Charging status in the vehicle's chargingsocket (p. 382)
Charging status in the charging cable'scharging module (p. 383)
Stopping hybrid battery charging (p. 386)
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SymbolMessageMeaning
Hybrid system failure
Service required
The hybrid system is not functioning. Contact a workshopA to have the system checked as soon aspossible.
Charge cable
Remove before start
Displayed 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 knob7s
Displayed 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.
AAn authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.
Related information
Initiating hybrid battery charging (p. 380)
Stopping hybrid battery charging (p. 386)
Charging the hybrid battery (p. 375)
Warning symbols in the instrument panel(p. 95)
Indicator symbols in the instrument panel(p. 92)
Hybrid gauge (p. 85)
Hybrid battery gauge (p. 86)
STARTING AND DRIVING
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Braking on wet roads
Prolonged driving in heavy rain without brakingmay cause braking effect to be slightly delayedthe first time the brakes are applied.
This may also occur after washing the vehicle. Itwill then be necessary to apply greater pressureto the brake pedal. You should therefore maintaina greater distance to the vehicle ahead.
Firmly apply the brakes after washing the vehicleor driving on wet roads. This helps warm up thebrake discs, enabling them to dry more quicklyand protecting them against corrosion. Considerthe current traffic situation when braking.
Related information
Brakes (p. 397)
Braking on salted roads (p. 399)
Braking on salted roads
When driving on salted roads, a layer of salt mayform on the brake discs and brake pads.
This could increase stopping distance. Maintainan extra large safety distance to the vehicleahead. Make sure to also:
Apply the brakes from time to time to helpremove salt. Make sure braking does notpose a risk to any other road users.
Gently apply the brakes when you have fin-ished driving and before driving again.
Related information
Brakes (p. 397)
Braking on wet roads (p. 399)
Maintenance of the brake system
Regularly check the brake system componentsfor 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 beregularly checked for wear.
Contact a workshop for advice on how to dothis or let a workshop perform the inspection- an authorized Volvo workshop is recom-mended.
Related information
Brakes (p. 397)
STARTING AND DRIVING
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Parking brake
The parking brake helps keep the vehicle sta-tionary by mechanically locking two wheels.
The parking brake controls are located in the tunnelconsole 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 brakeis activated, it will only be applied to the rearwheels. If it is activated while the vehicle is mov-ing, the normal brakes will be used on all fourwheels. Braking will be transferred to only therear wheels when the vehicle is almost stopped.
Related information
Activating and deactivating the parking brake(p. 400)
Parking on a hill (p. 402)
Parking brake malfunction (p. 402)
Auto-hold brakes (p. 403)
Activating and deactivating theparking brake
Use the parking brake to help keep the vehiclestationary when it is parked.
Activating the parking brake
1. Pull up the control.
>The symbol in the instrument panel willilluminate when the parking brake is acti-vated.
2. Make sure the vehicle is stationary.
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Symbols in the instrument panel
SymbolMeaning
A
B
A flashing symbol indicates that afault has been detected. See themessage in the instrument panel.
A
B
Fault in the brake system. See themessage in the instrument panel.
Information message in the instru-ment panel.
ACanadian models.BUS models.
Related information
Activating and deactivating the parking brake(p. 400)
Parking on a hill (p. 402)
Start battery (p. 574)
Volvo's service program (p. 556)
Auto-hold brakes
With the Auto-hold brake function, the driver canrelease the brake pedal and the brakes willremain applied, for example, when the vehiclehas stopped at a traffic light or intersection.
When the vehicle stops, the brakes are activatedautomatically. The function can use either thenormal brakes or the parking brakes to keep thevehicle stationary and works on flat surfaces orhills. When driving off, the brakes will be automat-ically released if the driver's seat belt is buckled.
NOTE
When braking to a stop on an uphill or down-hill gradient, depress the brake pedal withslightly more force than usual before releas-ing to ensure that the vehicle cannot move atall.
The parking brake is activated if
the vehicle is switched off
the driver's door is opened
the driver's seat belt is removed
the vehicle has been stationary for a pro-longed period of time (5-10 minutes)
STARTING AND DRIVING
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Hill Start Assist
The function for assisting when starting the vehi-
cle on inclines (HSA4) helps prevent the vehiclefrom rolling backward when starting on an uphillgradient. When backing up a hill, HSA helpsprevent the vehicle from rolling forward.
The function retains pressure from the brakepedal in the brake system for several secondsafter the brake pedal has been released.
This temporary braking effect is released after afew seconds or when the driver begins driving.
Hill Start Assist is available even when the Auto-hold brake function is switched off.
Related information
Auto-hold brakes (p. 403)
Brakes (p. 397)
Braking assist after a collision
In a collision in which the activation level isreached for the pyrotechnic seat belt tensionersor airbags, or if a collision with a large animal isdetected, the vehicle's brakes will be automati-cally activated. This function is intended to helpprevent or reduce the effects of any subsequentcollision.
After a serious collision, it may no longer be pos-sible to control and steer the vehicle. In order toavoid or mitigate a possible further collision witha vehicle or an object in the vehicle's path, thebrake assist system is activated automatically tohelp stop the vehicle safely.
The brake lights and hazard warning flashers areactivated during braking. When the vehicle hasstopped, the hazard warning flashers will con-tinue to flash and the parking brake will beapplied.
If braking is not appropriate, e.g. if there is a riskof being hit by passing traffic, the driver can over-ride the system by depressing the acceleratorpedal.
This function assumes that the brake system isintact after a collision.
Brake assist is part of the Rear Collision Warningand Blind Spot Information safety systems.
Related information
Rear Collision Warning (p. 320)
BLIS* (p. 321)
Brake functions (p. 396)
4Hill Start Assist
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Instrument panel when the paddles are activated forshifting.
Change
To shift one gear:
–Pull one of the paddles toward the steeringwheel and then release.
As long as the engine speed (rpm) is within thepermissible range for the selected gear, a gearshift will take place each time a paddle is pulled.After each gear shift, a number indicating thecurrent gear will be displayed in the instrumentpanel.
Turning off Start/Stop
Manual deactivation in gear D and B
–Deactivate the paddles by pulling the rightpaddle (+) toward the steering wheel andholding it until the number of the currentgear is no longer displayed in the instrumentpanel.
>The transmission will revert to gear D or Bdepending on which gear was selectedbefore the paddles were activated.
Automatic deactivation
In gear position D, the steering wheel paddlesare deactivated after a short period of time if theyare not used. The number of the current gear willno longer be displayed in the instrument panel.
In gear position B, the paddles will not activateautomatically.
Related information
Gear selector positions for automatic trans-missions (p. 406)
Shiftlock
The automatic transmission's shiftlock functionhelps prevent inadvertently moving the gearselector between different positions.
Automatic shiftlock
The automatic shiftlock has a separate safetysystem.
From Park - P
To move to another gear from P (Park), the brakepedal must be depressed and the ignition inmode II.
From Neutral - N
If the gear selector is in N and the vehicle hasbeen stationary for at least 3 seconds (with orwithout the engine running), the gear selector willbe locked in that position.
To move the gear selector from N to anothergear, the brake pedal must be depressed and theignition in mode II.
Messages in the instrument panel
If the gear selector is locked in position, a mes-sage will appear in the instrument panel, e.g.Gear lever Press brake pedal to activategear lever.
There is no mechanical shiftlock function.
Related information
Gear selector positions for automatic trans-missions (p. 406)