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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 blue Charging completed. This willalso be indicated in the instru-ment panel
Related information
Charging the hybrid battery (p. 409)
Charging status in the vehicle's chargingsocket (p. 417)
Charging status in the instrument panel(p. 419)
Stopping hybrid battery charging (p. 421)
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Charging status in the instrumentpanel
Charging status is indicated in the instrumentpanel using both graphics and messages. This
information is displayed as long as the instru-ment panel is active.
Graphic MessageMeaning
Fully 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 thebattery will be fully charged is displayed.
Charging complete is displayed. An image will be superimposed overthe graphic of the vehicle with a green LED indicator light in thesocket.
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 Voutlet (alternating current).
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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. 409)
Twin Engine symbols and messages in theinstrument panel (p. 422)
Charging status in the vehicle's chargingsocket (p. 417)
Charging status in the charging cable'scharging module (p. 417)
Stopping hybrid battery charging (p. 421)
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Stopping hybrid battery charging
To stop charging of the hybrid battery, unlockthe vehicle, unplug the charging cable from thevehicle's charging socket and then unplug thecable from the 120/240 V outlet (alternatingcurrent).
CAUTION
Before the charging cable is removed fromthe vehicle's charging socket, the vehiclemust be unlocked using the unlock button onthe remote key. This must be done even if thevehicle's doors are already unlocked. If thevehicle is not unlocked using the unlock but-ton, the charging cable or system may bedamaged.
NOTE
Always unlock the vehicle so that charging iscut off before the connection to the120/240 V outlet (AC, alternating current) isdisconnected. Note that the charging cablemust be disconnected from the vehicle'scharging socket before it is disconnectedfrom the 120/240 V outlet, partly to preventdamage to the system and party to preventunintentional interruption of charging.
Unlock the vehicle with the remote key.Charging will stop.
Press the lock button on the chargingcable's handle. The handle will be released/unlocked. Unplug the cable from the vehi-cle's charging socket and close the chargerdoor.
Unplug the cable from the 120/240 V outlet.
Stow the charging cable in the storage com-partment on the right side of the trunk.
Charging cable automatically locks
If the charging cable cannot be removed from thecharging socket, it will automatically lock intoplace again after unlocking to maximize chargingand range and to enable preconditioning beforedriving. The charging cable can be removed againif the vehicle is unlocked using the remote key.For vehicles with Passive Entry*, the handle canbe used to lock and unlock.
Related information
Opening and closing the charging socketcover (p. 414)
Charge cable (p. 411)
Charging the hybrid battery (p. 409)
Initiating hybrid battery charging (p. 415)
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Twin Engine symbols and messagesin the instrument panel
A number of symbols and messages relating tothe Twin Engine may be displayed in the instru-
ment panel. They may also appear in combina-tion with general indicator and warning symbolsand disappear when the necessary action hasbeen taken.
Symbol MessageMeaning
12 V Battery
Charging fault, service urgent. Driveto workshop
Battery fault. Contact a workshopA 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 workshopA to have the batterychecked.
12 V Battery
Fuse failure Service required
Battery fault. Contact a workshopA 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 rate. Stop the vehicle and turn
off the engine. Wait at least 5 minutes before driving. Call a workshopA or inspect the vehicle tomake 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 speeds. Charge the battery as soon aspossible.
Hybrid system
Harsh behavior at low speed, vehicleok to use
The hybrid system is not functioning properly. Contact a workshopA to have the system checked assoon as possible.
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Symbol MessageMeaning
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. 415)
Stopping hybrid battery charging (p. 421)
Charging the hybrid battery (p. 409)
Warning symbols in the instrument panel(p. 93)
Indicator symbols in the instrument panel(p. 90)
Hybrid gauge (p. 83)
Hybrid gauge (p. 84)
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Long-term storage of vehicles withhybrid batteries
To help minimize degradation of the hybrid bat-tery if the vehicle is not driven for a prolongedperiod (longer than 1 month) the hybrid batterycharge 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, drivethe vehicle until the charge level is approxi-mately 25%. If the charge level is low, chargethe battery until the level reaches approxi-mately 25%.
2. If the vehicle is not driven for more than 6months or the hybrid battery's charge level isnoticeably below the 25% mark, charge thebattery to about 25% to help compensate forthe natural battery discharge that occurs inlong-term storage. Regularly check thecharge 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 vehicleindoors or in a shady location, whichever iscooler.
Related information
Initiating hybrid battery charging (p. 415)
Hybrid gauge (p. 84)
Charging the hybrid battery (p. 409)
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The kickdown function
Kickdown is used when maximum acceleration isneeded, e.g. when passing.
When the accelerator pedal is depressed all theway to the floor (past the normal full acceleratorposition), the transmission will automaticallyengage kickdown, i.e. immediately shift down to alower gear.
If the accelerator pedal is released from the kick-down position, the transmission will automaticallyshift up again.
Safety function
The transmission control module is equipped witha downshift protection feature to help prevent theengine from overheating.
In some conditions, the transmission will preventdownshifting/kickdown if this would lead to suchhigh engine speed (rpm) that the engine couldbe damaged. If the driver still attempts downshift-ing or kickdown at a high rpm, nothing will hap-pen and the original gear will remain selected.
With kickdown, the vehicle can downshift one ormore steps at a time depending on the enginespeed. The vehicle upshifts when the engine rea-ches its maximum rpm to prevent engine dam-age.
Related information
Gear selector positions for automatic trans-missions (p. 440)
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
All-wheel drive, All Wheel Drive (AWD), alsocalled four-wheel drive, means that power is dis-tributed to all four wheels, which improves trac-tion.
The electric motor that powers the rear wheelsenables electronic all-wheel drive functionality.All-wheel drive reacts differently depending onwhich drive mode is selected.
Related information
Drive modes (p. 446)
Transmission (p. 440)
Drive systems
Volvo Twin Engine combines a combustionengine for the front wheels and an electric motorfor the rear wheels.
Two drive systems
Depending on the selected drive mode andpower available in the electric motor, the drivesystems can either be used separately or in tan-dem.
The electric motor gets its energy from a hybridbattery located under the tunnel console. Thehybrid can be charged from a wall outlet or in aspecial charging station. The combustion enginecan also charge the hybrid battery using a specialhigh-voltage generator.
Both the combustion engine and the electricmotor can generate power directly to the wheels.An advanced control system coordinates both thedrive systems to help optimize driving economy.