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Charging current
Charging current is used to charge the hybridbattery and precondition the vehicle. Charging isperformed by connecting a charging cablebetween the vehicle's charging socket and a120/240 V electrical socket (alternating cur-rent).
When the charging cable is activated, a messagewill be displayed in the instrument panel and anindicator light in the vehicle's charging socket willilluminate. Charging current is primarily used forbattery charging, but is also used for precondi-tioning. The vehicle's start battery is chargedalong with the hybrid battery.
CAUTION
Never detach the charging cable from the120/240 V outlet (AC, alternating current)while charging is in progress – the120/240 V outlet could be damaged in suchcircumstances. Always interrupt charging firstand then disconnect the charging cable – firstfrom the vehicle's charging socket and thenfrom the 120/240 V outlet.
NOTE
In extremely cold or hot weather, part ofthe charging current is used to heat/coolthe hybrid battery and the passengercompartment, resulting in a longer charg-ing time.
The charging time is longer if precondi-tioning has been selected. The timerequired depends primarily on the ambi-ent temperature.
Fuse
There are normally several 120/240 V powerconsumers in one fuse circuit, which means thatmore than one power consumer (e.g. lighting,vacuum cleaner, electric drill, etc.) may use thesame fuse.
Related information
Charge cable (p. 415)
Charging status in the instrument panel(p. 423)
Charging status in the vehicle's chargingsocket (p. 421)
Starting and stopping preconditioning(p. 226)
Stopping hybrid battery charging (p. 425)
Charge cable
The charging cable is used to recharge yourvehicle's hybrid battery.
The charging cable is stored in a storage compartmentunder the cargo compartment floor.
WARNING
Only use the charging cable provided withyour vehicle or a replacement cable pur-chased from a Volvo retailer.
Specifications, charging cable
ComplianceSAE J1772
Ambient tempera-ture-32 ºC to 50 ºC (-25 ºFtill 122 ºF)
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WARNING
The charging cable must be groundedwhen in use. It is equipped with a cordwith a grounding conductor and agrounding plug. The plug must beinserted into an appropriate outlet that isproperly installed and grounded inaccordance with all local codes and ordi-nances and is not damaged in any way.
Children should be supervised when inthe vicinity of the charging cable when itis plugged in.
High voltage is present in your electricmeter housing and power distributionservice panel. Contact with high voltagecan cause death or serious personalinjury.
Do not use the charging cable if it isdamaged in any way. A damaged or mal-functioning charging cable may only berepaired by a workshop – an authorizedVolvo workshop is recommended.
Always position the charging cable sothat it will not be driven over, stepped on,tripped over or otherwise damaged, orcause personal injury.
Disconnect the charger from the wall out-let before cleaning it.
Never connect the charging cable to anextension cord or a multiple plug socket.
Also, refer to the manufacturer's instructionsfor using the charging cable and its compo-nents.
CAUTION
Power strips, extension cords, surge protec-tors or similar devices must not be usedtogether with the charging cable since thismay involve a risk of fire, electric shocks, etc.
An adapter may not be used between the120/240 V outlet (AC, alternating current)and the charging cable.
CAUTION
Never detach the charging cable from the120/240 V outlet (AC, alternating current)while charging is in progress – the120/240 V outlet could be damaged in suchcircumstances. Always interrupt charging firstand then disconnect the charging cable – firstfrom the vehicle's charging socket and thenfrom the 120/240 V outlet.
CAUTION
Wipe the charging cable with a clean clothlightly moistened with water or a mild deter-gent. Do not use chemicals or solvents.
The charging cable and its components mustnot be rinsed or immersed in water.
CAUTION
Avoid exposing the charging module and itsplug to direct sunlight. In such cases, theoverheating protection in the plug couldreduce or cut off charging of the hybrid bat-tery.
Charging cable components
Charge module
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240 V adapter clip
240 V adapter
Charge coupler
Release button
Related information
Charging cable residual current device(p. 417)
Charging cable temperature monitoring(p. 418)
Charging the hybrid battery (p. 413)
Charging status in the charging cable'scharging module (p. 421)
Charging cable residual currentdevice
The charging cable has a circuit breaker thathelps protect against current overloads and ther-mal overheating.
WARNING
Charging the hybrid battery may only be donefrom approved, grounded 120/240 V outlets(AC, alternating current). If the electrical cir-cuit or electrical socket's capacity is notknown, let a licensed electrician inspect theelectrical circuit's capacity. Using a chargelevel that exceeds the electrical circuit's orelectrical outlet's capacity may start a fire ordamage the electrical circuit.
WARNING
The charging cable's residual currentbreaker helps protect the vehicle's charg-ing system but cannot ensure that an cur-rent overload will never occur.
Never use visibly worn or damaged elec-trical sockets. Doing so could lead to firesor serious injury.
Never connect the charging cable to anextension cord.
Maintenance or replacement of the hybridbattery may only be performed by atrained and qualified Volvo service techni-cian.
If the charging cable's residual current device istriggered, the blue indicator light in the chargingmodule will not illuminate when the chargingcable is plugged into an electrical outlet (or thered warning light will glow steadily). Have the out-let checked by a licensed electrician or try usinganother wall outlet.
Related information
Charge cable (p. 415)
Charging status in the charging cable'scharging module (p. 421)
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Charging cable temperaturemonitoring
To help ensure the vehicle's hybrid battery is reli-ably charged each time it is connected, chargingis stopped if the temperature in the chargingcable becomes too high and reaches a criticallimit.
CAUTION
If charging is often inadvertently interrupted,have the charging cable and the vehicle'scharging system inspected by a trained andqualified Volvo service technician.
Related information
Charge cable (p. 415)
Opening and closing the chargingsocket cover
The cover for the hybrid battery's chargingsocket opens manually.
Unlock the vehicle using the remote key.
Press in the rear edge of the charger doorand release.
Open the door.
Perform the following steps in reverse to closethe charger door.
NOTE
Since the hatch is locked during driving, thevehicle must be unlocked again to be able toopen the hatch.
Related information
Initiating hybrid battery charging (p. 419)
Stopping hybrid battery charging (p. 425)
Charging the hybrid battery (p. 413)
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Initiating hybrid battery charging
The hybrid battery is charged by connecting acharging cable between the vehicle and a120/240 V outlet (alternating current).
Only use the charging cable supplied with thecar or a replacement cable recommended byVolvo.
CAUTION
Never connect the charging cable if there is arisk of a thunderstorm or there is lightning.
WARNING
The charging cable must be groundedwhen in use. It is equipped with a cordwith a grounding conductor and agrounding plug. The plug must beinserted into an appropriate outlet that isproperly installed and grounded inaccordance with all local codes and ordi-nances and is not damaged in any way.
Children should be supervised when inthe vicinity of the charging cable when itis plugged in.
High voltage is present in your electricmeter housing and power distributionservice panel. Contact with high voltagecan cause death or serious personalinjury.
Do not use the charging cable if it isdamaged in any way. A damaged or mal-functioning charging cable may only berepaired by a workshop – an authorizedVolvo workshop is recommended.
Always position the charging cable sothat it will not be driven over, stepped on,tripped over or otherwise damaged, orcause personal injury.
Disconnect the charger from the wall out-let before cleaning it.
Never connect the charging cable to anextension cord or a multiple plug socket.
Also, refer to the manufacturer's instructionsfor using the charging cable and its compo-nents.
CAUTION
Make sure that the 120/240 V outlet (AC,alternating current) has a power capacity suf-ficient for charging electric vehicles. If you areuncertain of the capacity, have the outletchecked by a licensed electrician.
Take out the charging cable from the storagecompartment under the cargo area. Note that theignition must be switched off completely beforecharging.
Plug the charging cable into a 120/240 Voutlet. Never use an extension cord.
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Open the charger door. Push the charginghandle all the way into the vehicle's socket.
3.The charging cable handle will lock intoplace and charging will begin within5 seconds. When charging starts, the greenLED light in the charging socket will begin toflash. The approximate remaining chargingtime or the charging status will be displayedin the instrument panel.
Charging may be temporarily interrupted ifthe vehicle is unlocked:
and a door is open ‒ charging will restartwithin a few minutes.
if no door is opened ‒ the vehicle willautomatically relock. Charging will resumeafter 1 minute.
CAUTION
Never detach the charging cable from the120/240 V outlet (AC, alternating current)while charging is in progress – the120/240 V outlet could be damaged in suchcircumstances. Always interrupt charging firstand then disconnect the charging cable – firstfrom the vehicle's charging socket and thenfrom the 120/240 V outlet.
During charging, condensation from the air con-ditioning may form under the vehicle. This is nor-mal and is caused by the hybrid battery cooling.
Related information
Charging the hybrid battery (p. 413)
Opening and closing the charging socketcover (p. 418)
Charging status in the vehicle's chargingsocket (p. 421)
Charging status in the instrument panel(p. 423)
Charging status in the charging cable'scharging module (p. 421)
Stopping hybrid battery charging (p. 425)
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Charging status in the vehicle'scharging socket
The charging status is indicated by an LED lightin the charging socket.
Location of the LED indicator light in the vehicle'scharging socket.
The LED indicator light shows the current chargestatus during charging. If the LED indicator lightis not illuminated, check to make sure the cableis securely connected in the wall outlet and in theoutlet in the vehicle. A white, red or yellow lightilluminates when the passenger compartmentlighting is activated and will remain illuminated fora short time after the passenger compartmentlighting has gone out.
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. 413)
Charging status in the instrument panel(p. 423)
Charging status in the charging cable'scharging module (p. 421)
Stopping hybrid battery charging (p. 425)
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.
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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 blueCharging completed. This willalso be indicated in the instru-ment panel
Related information
Charging the hybrid battery (p. 413)
Charging status in the vehicle's chargingsocket (p. 421)
Charging status in the instrument panel(p. 423)
Stopping hybrid battery charging (p. 425)