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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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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.
SymbolMessageMeaning
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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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. 419)
Stopping hybrid battery charging (p. 425)
Charging the hybrid battery (p. 413)
Warning symbols in the instrument panel(p. 97)
Indicator symbols in the instrument panel(p. 94)
Hybrid gauge (p. 87)
Hybrid gauge (p. 88)
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Symbols in the instrument panel
SymbolMeaning
A
B
Check the brake fluid level. If thelevel is low, fill brake fluid andcheck to determine the reason forthe loss of brake fluid.
A
B
Fault in pedal sensor.
SymbolMeaning
A
B
Steady glow for 2 seconds afterthe engine is started: Automaticfunction check.
Steady glow for more than 2 sec-onds: Fault in the ABS system. Thevehicle's regular brake system isstill working, but without the ABSfunction.
If the message Brake pedal Cha-racteristics changed Servicerequired is displayed, the "Brake-by-wire" system is not functioningproperly. Greater pressure will berequired to brake the vehicle.
AIn Canada.BIn the US.
WARNING
If the warning symbols for both brake faultand ABS fault are lit simultaneously, theremay be a fault in the brake system.
If the brake fluid reservoir level is normalwhen this occurs, drive carefully to thenearest workshop to have the brake sys-tem checked - an authorized Volvo work-shop is recommended.
If the brake fluid has fallen below the MINlevel in the brake fluid reservoir, the vehi-cle should not be driven until the brakefluid has been filled. The reason for thebrake fluid loss must be checked.
Related information
Brake Assist System (p. 437)
Auto-hold brakes (p. 442)
Hill Start Assist (p. 443)
Braking on wet roads (p. 437)
Braking on salted roads (p. 437)
Maintenance of the brake system (p. 438)
Brake lights (p. 160)
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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. 435)
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 applied, it will only be applied to the rearwheels. If it is applied while the vehicle is moving,the normal brakes will be used on all four wheels.Braking will be transferred to only the rearwheels when the vehicle is almost stopped.
Related information
Activating and deactivating the parking brake(p. 439)
Parking on a hill (p. 440)
Parking brake malfunction (p. 441)
Auto-hold brakes (p. 442)
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Parking brake malfunction
If you are unable to deactivate or activate theparking brake after several attempts, contact anauthorized Volvo workshop.
A audible warning signal will sound if the parkingbrake is applied while the vehicle is being driven.
If the vehicle must be parked before the problemis rectified, turn the wheels as when parking onan incline and put the gear selector in P.
Low battery charge level
If the battery charge level is too low, it will not bepossible to apply or release the parking brake.Connect an auxiliary battery to the vehicle if thebattery is discharged.
Replacing brake pads
Due to the design of the electric parking brake,the rear brake pads must be replaced by a work-shop. An authorized Volvo workshop is recom-mended.
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.
AIn Canada.BIn the US.
Related information
Activating and deactivating the parking brake(p. 439)
Start battery (p. 625)
Volvo's service program (p. 608)
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Symbols and messages in driver display
SymbolMessageMeaning
Suspension
Deactivated by user
Active chassis has been switched off manually by the user.
Suspension
Temporarily reduced performance
Active chassis performance has been temporarily reduced due to extensive system use. If this
message appears frequently (e.g. several times in one week) contact a workshopA.
Suspension
Service required
A fault has occurred. Visit a workshopA as soon as possible.
Suspension failure
Stop safely
A critical fault has occurred. Stop safely, and have the car transported (raised with all wheels on
the flatbed) to a workshopA.
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Refueling
The fuel tank is equipped with a fuel filling sys-tem without a cover.
Refueling the vehicle at a service
station
Refueling is done as follows.
1.Turn off the engine and open the fuel fillerdoor.
NOTE
Refueling must be done within approximatelyseven minutes of opening the fuel filler door.After this time, the valve opened by pushingthe button for opening the fuel filler door willclose and it will no longer be possible torefuel without the pump's nozzle switching off.
If the valve is closed before refueling is com-plete - press the button again and wait untilthe driver display shows the message Fueltank Ready for refueling.
2. Select a fuel approved for use in the vehicle.For more information on approved fuels, seethe section on “Fuel”.
3.Insert the pump's nozzle into the fuel fillerpipe's opening. There are two flaps justinside the fuel filler pipe and the pump's noz-zle must push both of these flaps openbefore fuel can be added.
4. Avoid overfilling the tank. Do not press thehandle on the filler nozzle again after it hasinitially stopped pumping.
> The fuel tank is now filled.
NOTE
An over-full tank may overflow in hot weather.
CAUTION
Avoid spilling gasoline during refueling. Inaddition to causing damage to the environ-ment, gasolines containing alcohol can causedamage to painted surfaces, which may notbe covered under the New Vehicle LimitedWarranty.
Refueling from a fuel container
When filling from a fuel container, use the funnelprovided in a foam block under the floor hatch inthe cargo compartment.
1. Open the fuel filler door.
2. Insert the funnel into the fuel filler pipe'sopening. There are two flaps just inside thefuel filler pipe and the tube section of thefunnel must push both of these flaps openbefore fuel can be added.
