VOLVO XC40 RECHARGE PURE ELECTRIC 2021 Quick Guide

Pure Electric Volvo
Quick Guide

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Congratulations
on your new
Pure Electric Volvo!
This Quick Guide is designed to help familiarize you with
your vehicle’s key systems, features, and operation. Please refer
to your Digital Owner’s Manual for complete information.

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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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Home Charging
• The ChargePoint Home Flex provides fast and efficient charging.
This 240-volt Level 2 home charger provides up to 50 amps
to charge your Volvo. More information can be found at
www.chargepoint.com/volvo/
• This charger provides smart connectivity and, with overnight
charging, will help ensure you start every day with a full charge.
• We strongly recommend professional installation of home-charging
technology. Volvo has partnered with Qmerit for at-home installation.
Qmerit has a network of electricians and offers a convenient
estimator tool to get started, at ev.qmerit.com/volvo/search
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Public Charging
ChargePoint is an official vehicle-charging partner of Volvo Cars
in North America.
• A ChargePoint Welcome Kit is provided with your vehicle. Please take
the time to review its contents.
• To set up your ChargePoint account, please visit
www.chargepoint.com/drivers/
• With your active ChargePoint account and credit card information
stored, you have several payment methods, including:
- The RFID card, which is included in your vehicle Welcome Kit.
- The ChargePoint mobile app, which is available for both iOS
and Android.
- The in-car app - available in the Google Play Store - which allows
for touchless pay right from your driver’s seat.
How to begin a public charging session:
1. Once in Park, tap your card or phone on the ChargePoint station,
or hit the “Start Charge” button on your mobile app or on your car’s
center screen. This will unlock the charging connector so you can
remove it from the charging station.
2. Plug the connector into your Pure Electric Volvo to start charging.
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An Active Google Account Will Enable Access to Key Features
• For the most personalized experience in your new Pure Electric Volvo,
we recommend you set up a Google account, if you don’t already
have one.
• An active Google account enables built-in features like Google
Assistant, Google Maps, and Google Play.
• When taking delivery of your car, make sure you have your Google
account information readily available, together with your smartphone.
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3. When you take delivery of your Volvo
Shifter, Parking Brake, and Front Trunk Storage
Consult your Digital Owner’s Manual for comprehensive instructions
on operating controls and systems.
• Shifter and Parking Brake: To select Reverse, push the shifter forward
once. To select Drive, pull the shifter rearward once. Selecting Park
automatically sets the parking brake. Selecting Drive or Reverse
automatically releases the parking brake.

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• Front Trunk: This weather-sealed, ventilated storage area is where
you will find the tire repair kit. To open the front trunk, pull the lever
on the left side of the driver’s footwell, then release the yellow tab
above the driver’s side headlight.
3. When you take delivery of your Volvo
Features depicted may not be standard or available. European specifications may be shown.