warning VOLVO XC90 T8 2016 Owner´s Manual

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WARNING
•Never use more than one floor mat at a time on the driver's floor. Before driving,remove the original mat from the driver'sseat floor before using any other type offloor mat. Any mat used in this positionshould be securely and properly anchoredin the attaching pins. An extra mat on thedriver's floor can cause the acceleratorand/or brake pedal to catch. Check thatthe movement of these pedals is notimpeded.
• Volvo's floor mats are specially manufac-tured for your car. They must be firmlysecured in the clips on the floor so thatthey cannot slide and become trappedunder the pedals on the driver's side.
During normal starts, the electric motor is priori- tized and the gasoline engine will not start. Thismeans that when the start knob has been turned toward START and released, the electric motor is
activated ("started") and the vehicle is ready to be driven. The warning and information symbolsin the instrument panel will go out and thechosen theme will be displayed to indicate thatthe electric motor has been activated. However, in certain situations, such as in cold weather or if the hybrid battery is not sufficientlycharged, the gasoline engine will start instead.
NOTE
The vehicle cannot be started if the hybrid battery is discharged.
Back-up reader in the tunnel console
If Vehicle key not found is displayed in the
instrument panel, place the remote key in the back-up reader in the tunnel console (see theillustration) and try again to start the engine.
CAUTION
If the engine does not start after the third try, wait for approximately 3 minutes before tryingto start it again to give the battery time torecover its starting capacity.
WARNING
• Always remove the remote key from the passenger compartment when leaving thevehicle and ensure that the ignition in mode
0.
• On vehicles with the optional Passive Entry, never remove the remote key fromthe vehicle while it is being driven ortowed.
• Always place the gear selector in Parkand apply the parking brake before leav-ing the vehicle. Never leave the vehicleunattended with the engine running.
• Always open garage doors fully beforestarting the engine inside a garage toensure adequate ventilation. The exhaustgases contain carbon monoxide, which isinvisible and odorless but very poisonous.
NOTE
After a cold start, idle speed may be noticea- bly higher than normal for a short period. Thisis done to help bring components in theemission control system to their normal oper-ating temperature as quickly as possible,which enables them to control emissions andhelp reduce the vehicle's impact on the envi-ronment.

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The gasoline engine and electric motor both gen- erate power directly to the wheels. The gasolineengine can also charge the hybrid battery using aspecial high-voltage generator.
Related information
•
Drive modes (p. 390)
• Charging the hybrid battery (p. 383)
• General information about the XC90 T8 Twin Engine Plug-in Hybrid (p. 16)
• Parking climate (preconditioning) (p. 179)
Hybrid battery charging cable
The charging cable is used to recharge your vehicle's hybrid battery. Only use the cable provi-ded with your vehicle or one purchased from aVolvo retailer.
The charging cable is stowed in a storage compartment under the cargo area floor
WARNING
Only use the charging cable provided with your vehicle or a replacement cable pur-chased from a Volvo retailer.
Charging cable specifications
ComplianceSAE J1772
Permitted ambient tem- peratures for use–25 ºF to +122 ºF
(–32 ºC to +50 ºC)

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WARNING
•The charging cable must be grounded when 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
• 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
•If the hybrid battery needs to be replaced, this may only be done by Volvo retailer orauthorized Volvo workshop
Also, refer to the manufacturer's instructions for using the charging cable and its compo-nents.
CAUTION
• Never unplug the charging cable from a 120-/240-volt socket while the hybridbattery is being recharged. This couldresult in damage to the socket. Alwaysstop the charging process before unplug-ging the charging cable
• To clean the charging cable, wipe it witha clean cloth dampened with water or amild detergent solution suitable for useon automobile paint. Do not use chemi-cals or solvents. Do not submerge thecharging cable
Charging cable components
Charge module
240-volt adapter clip
240-volt adapter
Charge coupler
Release button

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Hybrid charging cable circuit breakerThe charging cable has a circuit breaker that helps protect against current overloads andelectrical shocks.
If the charging cable's residual current breaker is triggered, the blue indicator light in the chargecoupler will not illuminate when the cable is plug-ged into a 120-/240-volt socket or the red indi-cator light will glow steadily. Have the socketchecked by a licensed electrician or try usinganother 120-/240-volt wall socket.
WARNING
• Charging the hybrid battery may only be done from approved, grounded 120-/240-volt sockets. If the electrical circuitor electrical socket's capacity is notknown, let a licensed electrician inspectthe electrical circuit's capacity. Using acharge level that exceeds the electricalcircuit's or electrical outlet's capacity maystart a fire or damage the electrical cir-cuit.
• 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.

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Hybrid-related symbols and messages
A number of symbols and messages relating to the XC90 T8 Twin Engine Plug-in Hybrid may appear in the instrument panel. They may alsobe displayed in combination with general indica-tor and warning symbols and will go out whenthe necessary action has been taken.
SymbolMessageExplanation
Battery charging fault Service urgent Drive to workshopBattery fault. Contact a Volvo retailer or a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible.
Battery charging fault Stop safelyBattery fault. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and contact a Volvo retailer or a trained and quali- fied Volvo service technician.
Low battery charge Temporarily reduced functionalityThe hybrid battery's charge level is too low for optimal driving. Charge the battery as soon as possible.
Battery charging fault Low battery Stop safelyThe hybrid battery is not sufficiently charged. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and charge the battery.
Battery failure Battery fuse Service requiredBattery failure. Contact a Volvo retailer or a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible to have the system checked.
Battery overheated Stop safelyBattery temperature too high/too low. Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine. If the message remains after the engine has been restarted, contact a Volvo retailer or a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician.
Reduced performance Max vehicle speed limitedThe hybrid battery is not sufficiently charged for higher speeds. Charge the battery as soon as possi- ble.

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Preparations for charging the hybrid batterySeveral preparatory steps should be taken before starting to charge the hybrid battery.WARNING
• The charging cable must be grounded when 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
• 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
• If the hybrid battery needs to be replaced, this may only be done by Volvo retailer orauthorized Volvo workshop
Also, refer to the manufacturer's instructions for using the charging cable and its compo-nents.
Prior to chargingThe charging cable and any of its components should not be wet or submerged in any liquid. The charge module or its plug should not be exposed to direct sunlight. This could cause theunit's overheating protector to reduce or stop thehybrid battery charging process. Be sure the 120-/240-volt socket used has ade- quate current for charging electrically poweredvehicles. Have the socket checked by an licensedelectrician if you are uncertain.
Opening/closing the charger door

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4. The charging cable's coupler will lock onto
the charging socket and charging will begin within approx. 10 seconds. The approximateremaining charging time and charging statuswill be displayed in the instrument panel. Seealso the article "Hybrid battery charge sta-tus." Charging will be temporarily interrupted if the vehicle is unlocked: •If a door is opened, charging will restart within 2 minutes.
• if no door is opened, the vehicle will auto-matically relock and charging will restartafter 1 minute.
NOTE
Charging status is shown in the instrument panel, which goes dark after a period of time.Reactivate the instrument panel by: •pressing the brake pedal
• opening one of the doors
• putting the ignition in mode
I ( without
pressing the brake pedal , turn the start
knob to START and release it).
CAUTION
Never disconnect the charging cable from the 120-/240-volt socket while charging is inprogress. This could damage the socket. Always stop the charging process (by unlock- ing the vehicle) and disconnect the chargingcable from the vehicle's charging socket before disconnecting the other end from the
120-/240-volt socket being used.
During the charging process, condensation may form under the vehicle, which is normal and iscaused by cooling the hybrid battery.
Related information
• Hybrid battery charge status (p. 385)
• Charging the hybrid battery (p. 383)
• Hybrid battery charging cable (p. 375)
• Stopping hybrid battery charging (p. 381)
Charging the hybrid battery In addition to the conventional fuel tank, the XC90 T8 Twin Engine Plug-in Hybrid is alsoequipped with a rechargeable lithium-ion hybridbattery.
The hybrid battery is recharged using a charging cable located in a storage compartment underthe floor of the cargo area. See also the article"Charging cable."
WARNING
The hybrid electrical system in your vehicle uses high voltage electrical current. Any dam-age to this system or to the hybrid batterymay result in the danger of overheating, fire,or serious injury. If the vehicle is involved in acollision or is subjected to flooding, fires, etc.,have it inspected by a trained and qualifiedVolvo service technician. Prior to this inspec-tion, the vehicle should be parked outdoors ata safe distance from any building or poten-tially flammable materials.
The hybrid battery's charging time depends on the charging current used.

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Charger status indicators
The red and blue lights in the charging cable's charge module give an indication of the chargestatus.
Charge module: 1. red warning light, 2. blue status indi- cator
Red warning light
• When the charge module is initially plugged into a wall socket, the red warning light willflash once to indicate that a startup safetycheck has been performed. When the safetycheck has been completed, the blue statusindicator will glow steadily and the red warn-ing light will be off.
• If the red warning light continues to flash orglows steadily, a fault has been detected andthe charger will not deliver power to the vehi-cle. Contact a Volvo retailer or a trained andqualified Volvo service technician.
Blue status indicator
• When the charge module is plugged into a wall socket, the blue status indicator illumi-nates and glows steadily to show that thecharger is ready to use.
• When the charge coupler (the plug on theother end of the charging cable) has beenplugged into the vehicle's charging socket,the blue status indicator will flash once.
• The blue status indicator will then flashapproximately every two seconds to indicatethat charging is taking place.
• When the indicator light glows steadily, thisindicates that charging has been completed.This will also be indicated by the charginggauge on the instrument panel.
When charging is completed, press the release button on the charge coupler and disconnect itfrom the vehicle. Unplug the charge module from the wall socket.
Related information
• Hybrid battery charging cable (p. 375)
• Hybrid battery charge status (p. 385)
• Hybrid charging cable circuit breaker (p. 377)
• Hybrid-related symbols and messages(p. 378)
Hybrid battery charging current
Charging current is used to charge the hybrid battery and to precondition the vehicle. Chargingis done through a cable connected between thevehicle's charging socket and a120-/240-volt socket.
When charging is in progress, an indicator light in the charging socket illuminates to indicate thecharging status. Charging current is primarilyused to recharge the hybrid battery and to pre-condition the vehicle but is also used to rechargethe vehicle's start battery.
CAUTION
Never disconnect the charging cable from the 120-/240-volt socket while charging is inprogress. This could damage the socket. Always stop the charging process (by unlock- ing the vehicle) and disconnect the chargingcable from the vehicle's charging socket before disconnecting the other end from the
120-/240-volt socket being used.

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Gear selector positions
The following gear selector positions are shown in the instrument panel:
P, R, N, D or B (brake).
For manual shifting, the gear indicator in the instrument panel shows the gear currently beingused (1–8).
Park – P
Park is activated using a switch located next to the gear selector. Select P when the vehicle is parked or when the
starting the engine. The vehicle must be station- ary when P is selected.
To select another gear, the ignition must be inmode II and the brake pedal must be depressed.
Help functions: The system will automatically shift to P:
• If the ignition is switched off while
D or R is
selected.
• If the driver unbuckles the seat belt and opens the door while the engine is running if P
has not already been selected. In position
P, the transmission is mechanically
locked. Always apply the parking brake when the vehicle is parked.
WARNING
Always apply the parking brake when the vehicle is parked, particularly when parking on a hill. The transmission's P mode may not be
able to keep the vehicle stationary if it is parked on an incline.
Reverse – R
The vehicle must be stationary before R can be
selected.
Neutral – N
No gear is selected and the engine can be started. Always apply the parking brake if thevehicle is not moving and the gear selector is in the N position.
The ignition must be in mode II and the brake
pedal must be depressed before the gear selec-tor can be moved from N.
Drive – D
D is the normal driving position and gear shifting
is fully automatic. The vehicle must be stationary when the gear selector is moved from R to D.

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to reduce the chance of oversteer during hard braking.
• Hitting curbs or potholes can damage thetires and/or wheels permanently.
Tire rotationYour vehicle has no required tire rotation. Tire wear is affected by a number of factors such astire inflation, ambient temperature, driving style,etc.
NOTE
• If the tires are rotated, they should only be moved from front to rear or vice versa.They should never be rotated left toright/right to left.
• Ideally, tire rotation should be done thefirst time after approximately 3,000 miles(5,000 km) and thereafter at 6,000-mile(10,000-km) intervals. Some customersfind that tire rotation may help to getextra mileage from tire life.
• Tire rotation should only be performed iffront/rear tire wear is fairly even andtread height is above 1/16" (1.6 mm).
Storing wheels and tiresWhen storing complete wheels (tires mounted on rims), they should be suspended off the floor orplaced on their sides on the floor. Tires not mounted on rims should be stored ontheir sides or standing upright, but should not besuspended.
CAUTION
Tires should preferably be stored in a cool, dry, dark place, and should never be stored inclose proximity to solvents, gasoline, oils, etc.
WARNING
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The wheel and tire sizes for your Volvo are specified to meet stringent stabilityand handling requirements. Unapprovedwheel/tire size combinations can nega-tively affect your vehicle's stability andhandling.
• Any damage caused by installation ofunapproved wheel/tire size combinationswill not be covered by your new vehiclewarranty. Volvo assumes no responsibilityfor death, injury, or expenses that mayresult from such installations.
Related information
•
Checking tire inflation pressure (p. 451)
• Tread wear indicator (p. 449)
Tire sidewall designations
The following information can be found on a tire's sidewall.
Federal law mandates that tire manufacturers place standardized information on the sidewall ofall tires (see the illustration). The vehicle has been certified with certain combi- nations of wheels and tires. The following information is listed on the tire sidewall: The tire designation: