2021 VOLVO XC40 RECHARGE PURE ELECTRIC battery

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Table of Contents
This Quick Guide is divided into the following sections:
(Click on any topic to jump to that page; use the Home icon in the lower
left of each page to return here)
1. Important to know 4
• No electrical 4
• Exterior engine noise 4
• High-voltage current 4
2. Getting ready for your new Pure Electric Volvo 5
• Preparing your home for charging of the vehicle’s
high-voltage battery 5
• Home charging 6
• Public charging 7
• An active Google account will enable access to key features 8
3. When You Take Delivery 9
• Shifter, parking brake, and front trunk storage 9-10
• Signing in with Google 11
• Activating Screen Lock 12
• Interacting with the Google entertainment interface 13
• Pairing a phone 14
• Interacting with the Digital Driver Display 15-16
• Charging basics 17-20
• Preconditioning the vehicle prior to driving 21
• Starting and driving 22
• One-pedal drive and regenerative braking 23-24
• The Volvo Cars app 25
• Volvo Cars app: Pairing Guide 26
4. After Delivery 27 • If desired, schedule a “2nd Delivery” with your Retailer 27
• Charging rates and approximate times 27
• Electrification terms and their meanings 28
• Roadside Assistance 29

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1. Important To Know
No Electrical
Keep in mind that if there is no electrical current to the vehicle – i.e.
the ignition is switched off or the start battery is discharged – certain
functions such as power brakes, power steering, etc. will be limited.
Exterior Engine Noise WARNING
Remember that a battery electric vehicle does not emit any engine
noise. It is powered only by quiet electric motors, and may be
difficult to notice by children, pedestrians, cyclists, and animals.
This is especially true at low speeds, such as in parking areas.
High-Voltage Current WARNING
Several components in the car work with high-voltage current that
could be dangerous in the event of incorrect intervention. High-voltage
operating components and orange-colored cables should only be
handled by qualified (Volvo) technicians.
Follow the instructions in your Digital Owner’s Manual.
Battery Depletion WARNING
Volvo strongly recommends not letting the battery deplete to 0%.
Below 20% state of charge you will receive warnings, with guidance
to charging stations.

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2. Getting ready for your new
Pure Electric Volvo
Preparing Your Home for Charging of the Vehicle’s
High-Voltage Battery
At-home fast-charging capability is an important aspect of electric
vehicle ownership.
Important to know:
1. Due to slow charging speed, Volvo does not recommend Level 1 home
charging as your predominant method of charging. You can set the
charging speed of your XC40 Recharge within the Charging section
in your center screen. For AC charging, charge speed can be set
between 6 amps and 48 amps. Ensure that your set vehicle charging
rate does not exceed the amperage of the household circuit being
used, to avoid tripping the circuit breaker.
2. NOTE: The charging port on your Pure Electric Volvo is located behind
the rear wheel on the driver’s side. Make sure your home charging
station is installed in a location where the cable will reach this section
of the vehicle.
• Your Volvo will come standard
with a dual mode Level 2 charging
cable approximately 14 feet in
length (4.5 meters), capable of
240-volt. The cable is supplied
with an adapter to enable both
Level 1 and Level 2 charging.

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Interacting with the Google Infotainment Interface
Interacting with the integrated Google services is as easy and familiar
as using your smartphone.
• Google Assistant supports natural speech. Simply say “Hey Google”
or “OK Google” and state your command, from navigation to just about
anything that can be answered by the internet.
• Google can also control some in-car features, such as climate settings
and heated seats and steering wheel.
• Built-in Google Maps provides real-time traffic and public charging
information,* and it can estimate your remaining state of charge before
you set out. Simply set your desired destination in Google Maps and
the system will show you the predicted battery charge level upon arrival.
• Signing into your own Google account provides a personalized
experience, such as directions to work or home, as well as access
to your recent search history in Google Maps from your other signed-
in devices. This makes trip planning very easy. The system will still
function without being signed in with Google.
3. When you take delivery of your Volvo
* Not all public charging stations may be compatible with your vehicle.

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Interacting with the Digital Driver Display
The 12.3” Digital Driver Display is located in front of the driver,
directly behind the steering wheel.
• The Digital Driver Display is where you can view information related to
your vehicle’s state-of-charge – in terms of percentage charged, rate
of charge, and time to completion.
• When your vehicle is in Park, and connected to a charger, the Digital
Driver Display shows a wealth of information about the state, and rate,
of battery charging of your vehicle.
• There are 3 visual options for the Digital Driver Display to select from.
To change the display mode, press the lower toggle button on the right
side of the steering wheel, just below voice control.
• Calm Mode shows only the most necessary information (e.g., state of
charge) so you can relax and focus on your drive.
3. When you take delivery of your Volvo

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Preconditioning the vehicle prior to driving
• “Preconditioning” can be used to cool or warm the vehicle’s interior
prior to driving, while the vehicle is connected to a charger.
• Preconditioning helps to save battery energy that would otherwise
be used to cool or warm your cabin at the start of a drive.
• You can activate Preconditioning, or program it for a desired start time
in “Settings” (see below).
• Adding a Time Setting (can manage up to 8 time settings):
1. Open the climate view in the center display.
2. Select the “Parking” tab.
3. Tap on “Schedule.”
4. Select “Add new timer.”
5. Tap on “Date” to set the time for a single date; tap on “Days” to set
the time for one or more days of the week.
6. Set the time when the preconditioning should be finished by
scrolling through the arrows.
7. Tap on “Confirm”; the time setting is added to the list and activated.
3. When you take delivery of your Volvo

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One-Pedal Drive and Regenerative Braking
Pure Electric Volvos come with a new mode of driving: One-Pedal Drive.
This mode allows the vehicle to recover energy through “regenerative
braking” as the throttle is released and the vehicle decelerates.
• Regenerative braking is an “energy conversion” technology.
When decelerating, kinetic energy that would otherwise be dissipated
as heat from the brakes is, instead, converted into electricity to charge
the vehicle’s high-voltage battery.
• With One-Pedal Drive engaged, the driver can still use the full power
of the mechanical brakes at any time via the brake pedal.
3. When you take delivery of your Volvo

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• To turn on or off One-Pedal Drive, click the gear icon on the center
touchscreen > select Driving > tap on the One-Pedal Drive toggle to
engage or disengage.
• One-Pedal Drive should be turned off during open highway driving,
as this will allow the vehicle to coast when the accelerator pedal is
released, thereby preserving kinetic energy. During urban/suburban
driving, the more frequent decelerations will enable the One-Pedal
Drive technology to more effectively recapture energy to recharge
the battery.
• For additional information on One-Pedal Drive, including tips on when
it is most beneficial to use it, consult your Digital Owner’s Manual.
3. When you take delivery of your Volvo