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HYBRID INFORMATION
General information about Twin Engine374
Charging the hybrid battery375
Charging current377
Charge cable377
Charging cable residual current device379
Charging cable temperature monitoring380
Opening and closing the chargingsocket cover380
Initiating hybrid battery charging380
Charging status in the vehicle'scharging socket382
Charging status in the chargingcable's charging module383
Charging status in the instrument panel384
Stopping hybrid battery charging386
Twin Engine symbols and messagesin the instrument panel387
Long-term storage of vehicles withhybrid batteries389
STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting the vehicle392
Switching off the vehicle394
Ignition modes395
Selecting ignition mode396
Brake functions396
Brakes397
Brake Assist System398
Braking on wet roads399
Braking on salted roads399
Maintenance of the brake system399
Parking brake400
Activating and deactivating the park-ing brake400
Settings for automatically activatingthe parking brake402
Parking on a hill402
Parking brake malfunction402
Auto-hold brakes403
Activating and deactivating Auto-hold at a standstill404
Hill Start Assist405
Braking assist after a collision405
Transmission406
Gear selector positions for automatictransmissions406
Using the steering wheel paddles* toshift408
Shiftlock409
The kickdown function410
All Wheel Drive (AWD)410
Drive systems410
Starting and stopping the combus-tion engine in Twin Engine vehicles411
Drive modes412
Changing drive mode416
Energy distribution in hybrid modeusing map data*417
Leveling control* and suspension418
Leveling control settings*420
Economical driving420
Factors affecting electric motor range421
Hold and Charge functions423
Preparing for a long trip424
Winter driving424
Driving through standing water425
Opening/closing the fuel filler door425
Refueling426
Fuel428
Octane rating429
Emission controls430
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goal. In addition to continuous environmentalrefinement of conventional gasoline-poweredinternal combustion engines, Volvo is activelylooking at advanced technology alternative-fuelvehicles.
When you drive a Volvo, you become our partnerin the work to lessen the vehicle's impact on theenvironment. To reduce your vehicle's environ-mental impact, you can:
Maintain proper air pressure in your tires.Tests have shown decreased fuel economywith improperly inflated tires.
Follow the recommended maintenanceschedule in your Warranty and ServiceRecords Information booklet.
Drive at a constant speed whenever possible.
See a trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician as soon as possible for inspectionif the check engine (malfunction indicator)light illuminates, or stays on after the vehiclehas started.
Properly dispose of any vehicle-related wastesuch as used motor oil, used batteries, brakepads, etc.
When cleaning your vehicle, please use gen-uine Volvo car care products. All Volvo carcare products are formulated to be environ-mentally friendly.
Twin Engine vehicles
If possible, precondition the vehicle with thecharging cable before driving.
If preconditioning is not possible in coldweather, use the seat and steering wheelheating primarily. Avoid heating the entirepassenger compartment, which reduces thehybrid battery's charge level.
Choose the Pure drive mode to help mini-mize electric power consumption.
In hilly terrain, put the gear selector in modeB to utilize the electric motor's braking func-tion when the accelerator pedal is released.This helps charge the hybrid battery.
Related information
Economical driving (p. 420)
Starting and stopping preconditioning(p. 218)
The Owner's Manual and the environment(p. 23)
Air quality (p. 198)
IntelliSafe – driver support andsafety
IntelliSafe is Volvo Cars' philosophy regardingvehicle safety. IntelliSafe consists of a number of
systems2 that are designed to help make drivingsafer, prevent accidents and protect passengersand other road users.
WARNING
The functions are supplementary aids – theycannot manage all situations in all conditions.
The driver is always responsible for ensuringthat the vehicle is driven in a safe manner andin accordance with applicable traffic rules andregulations.
Support
IntelliSafe has the following functions designedto help the driver operate the vehicle more safely.
Active high beam
Tunnel detection
Pilot Assist
Cross Traffic Alert
Blind Spot Information
Park Assist*
Park Assist Pilot*
Park Assist Camera*
2Some of these systems are standard, while others are options. This may vary depending on market, vehicle model and model year.
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Symbols in the hybrid battery gauge
The symbol in the hybrid battery gauge indi-cates that the Hold function is activated. The
symbol indicates that the Charge functionis activated.
Related information
Instrument panel (p. 82)
Charging the hybrid battery (p. 375)
Hold and Charge functions (p. 423)
Trip computer
The vehicle's trip computer registers data whiledriving such as mileage, fuel consumption andaverage speed.
To help promote fuel-efficient driving, data isrecorded on both current and average fuel con-sumption. Data from the trip computer can bedisplayed in the instrument panel.
Example of trip computer information in the instrumentpanel.1
The trip computer includes the following gauges:
Trip odometer
Odometer
Current fuel consumption
Distance to empty tank
Distance to discharged battery
Tourist - alternative speedometer
Unit standards for distance, speed, etc. can bechanged via system settings in the center display.
Trip odometer
There are two trip odometers: TM and TA.
TM can be reset manually and TA is reset auto-matically if the vehicle is not used for four hours.
During a drive, the trip odometer registers dataon:
Mileage
Driving time
Average speed
Average fuel consumption
The readings since the trip odometer's last resetare displayed.
Odometer
The odometer records the vehicle's total mileage.This reading cannot be reset.
Current fuel consumption
This gauge shows the vehicle's fuel consumptionat that moment. The reading is updated aboutonce a second.
1The illustration is generic - details may vary according to vehicle model.
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Warning symbols in the instrumentpanel
The warning symbols alert the driver that animportant function is activated or that a seriousfault or error has occurred.
SymbolMeaning
WARNING
The red warning symbol illuminatesto indicate that a fault has beendetected that could affect safety ordriveability. An explanatory mes-sage will be simultaneously dis-played in the instrument panel. Thewarning symbol may also illuminatein combination with other symbols.
Seat belt reminder
This symbol will glow steadily orflash if the driver or front seat pas-senger has not fastened their seatbelt or if anyone in the rear seathas removed their seat belt.
SymbolMeaning
Airbags
If this symbol remains illuminatedor comes on while driving, a faulthas been detected in one of thevehicle's safety systems. Read themessage in the instrument panel.Volvo recommends contacting anauthorized Volvo workshop.
A
B
Fault in brake system
If this symbol illuminates, the brakefluid level may be too low. Contactyour nearest authorized workshopto have the brake fluid levelchecked and adjusted.
A
B
Parking brake on
This symbol glows steadily whenthe parking brake is applied.
A flashing symbol indicates that afault has occurred. Read the mes-sage in the instrument panel.
SymbolMeaning
Low oil pressure
If this symbol illuminates while driv-ing, the engine oil level is too low.Stop the engine immediately andcheck the engine oil level. Add oil ifnecessary. If the symbol illuminatesand the oil level is normal, contacta workshop. Volvo recommendscontacting an authorized Volvoworkshop.
Generator not charging
This symbol illuminates during driv-ing if a fault is detected in the elec-trical system. Contact a workshop.Volvo recommends contacting anauthorized Volvo workshop.
Collision risk
City Safety warns the driver if thereis a risk of a collision with anothervehicle, pedestrian, cyclist or largeanimal.
ACanadian models.BUS models.
Related information
Indicator symbols in the instrument panel(p. 92)
Instrument panel (p. 82)
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Parking climate symbols andmessages
A number of symbols and messages related toparking climate may be displayed in the instru-ment panel.
Messages related to parking climate can also bedisplayed in a device that has the Volvo On Call*app.
SymbolMessageMeaning
Parking climate
Service required
Parking climate is not functioning properly. Contact a workshopA to have the system checked assoon as possible.
Parking climate
Temporarily unavailable
Parking climate is temporarily not functioning properly. If the problem persists, contact a work-
shopA to have the system checked.
Parking climate
Unavailable Charge level too low
The parking climate cannot be activated because the hybrid battery's charge level is too low tostart the parking heater. Start the vehicle.
Parking climate
Unavailable, not connected to powersupply
The parking climate cannot be activated if the charging cable is not connected. Connect thecharging cable.
Parking climate
Limited Charge level too low
Parking climate will only run for a limited time when the hybrid battery's charge level is too low.Start the vehicle.
AAn authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.
Related information
Parking climate (p. 217)
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Heater
The heater has two sub-functions that help warmthe passenger compartment or engine in varioussituations.
The heater has two sub-functions:
Parking heater - heats the passenger com-partment as needed when the parking cli-mate's preconditioning is activated.
Auxiliary heater - heats the passenger com-partment and engine while driving.
The heater is a high-voltage coolant heater and ismounted in the front right-side wheel housing.
Battery and charging
The heater is powered by the vehicle's hybrid bat-tery. If the charge level in the hybrid battery is toolow, the heater will switch off automatically and amessage will be displayed in the instrumentpanel.
NOTE
Make sure that the battery has sufficientcharge if the heater must be used.
Related information
Climate (p. 196)
Parking heater (p. 224)
Additional heater (p. 224)
Parking heater
The parking heater heats the passenger com-partment as needed before driving if precondi-tioning is activated.
The parking heater is one of two sub-functions ofthe vehicle's heater. The heater is mounted in thefront right-side wheel housing.
The parking heater starts automatically if theparking climate's preconditioning is activated andthe passenger compartment needs to be heated.
It switches off automatically when a set timertime has ended, or if the car is restarted.
Related information
Heater (p. 224)
Additional heater (p. 224)
Additional heater
The auxiliary heater helps heat the passengercompartment and engine while driving.
The auxiliary heater is one of two sub-functionsof the vehicle's heater. The heater is mounted inthe front right-side wheel housing.
The auxiliary heater is started and controlledautomatically when extra heat is required whilethe vehicle is being driven.
It switches off automatically when the ignition isswitched off.
Related information
Heater (p. 224)
Parking heater (p. 224)
Activating and deactivating the auxiliaryheater (p. 225)
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General information about TwinEngine
Twin Engine vehicles are driven just like anyother vehicle, but certain functions differ from avehicle powered exclusively by gasoline. Theelectric motor powers the vehicle primarily at lowspeeds; the gasoline engine is used at higherspeeds or during more active driving.
The instrument panel displays Twin Engine-spe-cific information - charging information, selecteddrive mode, distance to discharged battery andhybrid battery charge level.
Different drive modes can be selected while driv-ing, e.g. electric power only or, if more power isneeded, a combination of electric and gasolinepower. The vehicle calculates the optimal combi-nation of driveability, driving experience, environ-mental impact and fuel economy for the selecteddrive mode.
In order to function optimally, the hybrid battery(and its electrical drive systems) and the gasolineengine (and its drive systems) must be at thecorrect operating temperature. Battery capacitycan be considerably reduced if the battery is toocold or too hot. Preconditioning prepares thevehicle's drive systems and passenger compart-ment before driving to help reduce both wear andenergy consumption. It also helps increase thehybrid battery's range.
The hybrid battery which powers the electricmotor is recharged using the charging cable. It
can also be recharged during light braking andthrough engine braking in gear position B. Thecombustion engine can also help recharge thehybrid battery.
Important
No electrical current
Keep in mind that if there is no electrical currentto the vehicle, i.e. the ignition is switched off orthe start battery is discharged, certain functionssuch as brakes, power steering, etc. will not work.
WARNING
If the vehicle does not have electrical currentand both the electric motor and the gasolineengine are switched off, the brakes cannot beused to stop the vehicle.
Towing not permitted
Never tow a Twin Engine vehicle behind anothervehicle, as this could damage the electric motor.
Exterior engine noise
WARNING
Please be aware that there is no sound fromthe engine when the vehicle is being poweredby the electric motor and it may be difficult todetect by children, pedestrians, cyclists andanimals. This is especially true at low speeds.
High-voltage electrical current
WARNING
A number of electrical components in TwinEngine Plug-in Hybrid vehicles use high-volt-age current and can be extremely dangerousif handled incorrectly. These components andany orange wiring in the vehicle may only behandled by trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnicians.
Do not touch anything that is not clearly descri-bed in this Owner's Manual.
Related information
Charging the hybrid battery (p. 375)
Hybrid gauge (p. 85)
Drive modes (p. 412)
Starting and stopping preconditioning(p. 218)
Hybrid battery (p. 578)
Factors affecting electric motor range(p. 421)
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Gear selector positions for automatic trans-missions (p. 406)
Towing using a towline (p. 438)
Charging the hybrid battery
In addition to the conventional fuel tank, yourvehicle is also equipped with a rechargeablelithium-ion hybrid battery.
WARNING
California Proposition 65
Operating, servicing and maintaining a pas-senger vehicle can expose you to chemicalsincluding engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,phthalates, and lead, which are known to theState of California to cause cancer and birthdefects or other reproductive harm. To mini-mize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, donot idle the engine except as necessary, serv-ice your vehicle in a well ventilated area andwear gloves or wash your hands frequentlywhen servicing your vehicle. For more infor-mation go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
The hybrid battery can be recharged using thecharging cable stored in a storage space in thetrunk.
WARNING
The hybrid electrical system in your vehicleuses high voltage electrical current. Any dam-age to this system or to the hybrid batterymay result in the danger of overheating, fire,or serious injury. If the vehicle is involved in acollision or subjected to flooding, fire, etc.,have it inspected by a trained and qualifiedVolvo service technician. Prior to this inspec-tion, the vehicle should be parked outdoors ata safe distance from any building or poten-tially flammable materials.
The hybrid battery's charging time depends onthe charging current used.
NOTE
The capacity of the hybrid battery diminishessomewhat with age and use, which couldresult in increased use of the gasoline engineand consequently, slightly higher fuel con-sumption.
WARNING
If the hybrid battery needs to be replaced, thismay only be done by a Volvo retailer orauthorized Volvo workshop.