heating VOLVO XC90 T8 2016 Owner´s Manual

STARTING AND DRIVING
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Available drive modes
HYBRID
This is the default mode. The vehicle normally starts in
Hybrid mode 4
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engine management system uses both the elec- tric motor and gasoline engine (separately or intandem) and calculates the optimal levels of per-formance, fuel consumption and comfort. Athigher speeds, ground clearance is reducedautomatically to help reduce wind resistance. The amount of driving done using only the elec- tric motor in
Hybrid mode is determined by the
hybrid battery's charge level and the need for heating/cooling in the passenger compartment. If sufficient electrical energy is available, only the electric motor will be activated when the driverpresses the accelerator pedal up to a certainlevel. Above this level, the gasoline engine willstart.The instrument panel gauge when both the electric motor and gasoline engine are being used
The long needle in the gauge indicates the amount of energy that the vehicle is currentlyusing. The short white line between the "light-ning" and "oil drop" symbols indicates theamount of energy available. See also the article"General information about the XC90 T8 TwinEngine Plug-in Hybrid" for additional information. The gasoline engine starts when the response required when the driver presses the acceleratorpedal cannot be provided by the electric motoralone. The gauge also indicates when the battery is being recharged (regenerated) during light brak-ing. See the article "Brakes" for additional infor-mation. When the hybrid battery's charge level is low, thegasoline engine will start more often to help con-serve electrical energy. Charge the battery withthe charging cable as soon as possible or switch to the
Save drive mode.
PURE
This mode activates the electric motor only with as low energy consumption as possible and thelowest possible carbon dioxide emissions. Ground clearance will be lowered to help reduce wind resistance and certain climate system func-tions will be reduced.
Pure mode is available when the hybrid battery is
sufficiently charged. If the level gets too low, the gasoline engine will start. The gasoline engine will also start: • If the vehicle's speed goes above approx. 75 mph (125 km/h)
• If the driver wants more response than theelectric motor alone can provide
• If factors such as cold weather, etc., affectthe system or components
To restart the climate system functions that have been reduced in the mode, press the,
AUTO or
defroster buttons.
4 Unless the vehicle was switched off in Off Road mode. If so, it will restart in Off Road mode.

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WHEELS AND TIRES
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WARNING
•Exceeding the permissible axle weight, gross vehicle weight, or any other weightrating limits can cause tire overheatingresulting in permanent deformation orcatastrophic failure.
• Do not use replacement tires with lowerload carrying capacities than the tires thatwere original equipment on the vehiclebecause this will lower the vehicle's GVWrating. Use only tires with the correct loadcarrying capacity. Consult your Volvoretailer for information.
Related information
• Label information (p. 520)
• Weights (p. 525)
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
ALL PASSENGER VEHICLE TIRES MUST CONFORM TO FEDERAL SAFETY REQUIRE-MENTS IN ADDITION TO THESE GRADES .
Quality grades can be found, where applica- ble, on the tire sidewall between the treadshoulder and maximum section width. Forexample: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
TREADWEARThe treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when testedunder controlled conditions on a specified gov-ernment test course. For example, a tire graded150 would wear one and one half (1 ½) times aswell on the government course as a tire graded100. The relative performance of tires dependsupon the actual conditions of their use, however,and many depart significantly from the norm dueto variation in driving habits, maintenance practi-ces and differences in road characteristics andclimate.
TRACTIONThe traction grades, from highest to lowest, areAA, A, B, and C, as measured under controlledconditions on specified government test surfacesof asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C mayhave poor traction performance. The tractiongrade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight-ahead) traction tests and is not a meas-ure of cornering (turning) traction.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight-ahead) tractiontests and is not a measure of cornering (turn-ing) traction.
TEMPERATUREThe temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to thegeneration of heat and its ability to dissipate heatwhen tested under controlled conditions on aspecified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustainedhigh temperature can cause the material of thetire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and exces-sive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.The grade C corresponds to a minimum level ofperformance that all passenger vehicle tires mustmeet under the Federal Motor Safety StandardNo. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levelsof performance on the laboratory test wheel thanthe minimum required by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is estab- lished for a tire that is properly inflated andnot overloaded. Excessive speed, under-infla-tion, or excessive loading, either separately orin combination, can cause heat buildup andtire failure.

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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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FunctionA
Multi-band antenna module5
Front seat massage function5
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Tailgate window wiper15
Fuel pump control module15
Relay windings for engine compart- ment electrical module; Relay wind-ing for transmission oil pump5
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Driver side seat heating *15
Passenger side seat heating *15
Coolant pump10
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Front driver-side door module20
Active chassis control module *20
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Sensus control module10
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FunctionA
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Front passenger-side door module20
Display for rear seat convenience functionsA5A
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Circuit breaker for fuses 53 and 5815
A
XC90 Excellence.
B Certain markets only.
Related information
• Fuses (p. 483)
• Replacing fuses (p. 483)

INDEX
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Labelslist of 522
location of 521
Laminated panoramic roof 106, 107 Lane Departure Warning settings 340
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 338, 342
Lane Keeping Aid 338, 340, 342 settings 340
LATCH anchors 78
Leather care 513
Lighting panel 140
Load anchoring eyelets 220
Loading the vehicle 208, 215, 449
Locking 242, 243
Locks and alarm 226
Low beam bulb, replacing 498
Low beams 142, 143
Low Speed Control 399
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Maintenance 472 hoisting the vehicle 502
performed by the owner 472
Malfunction indicator light 125
Manual front seat adjustment 162
Media player 420, 421 compatible file formats 429
Media player (infotainment system) 424Menus instrument panel 151, 153, 154, 156
Mirrors defroster 195
power door 105
retractable 105
Mirrors, rearview mirror 110
Modem 437Motor oil checking 506, 507
MP3 files 429
Multifunctional front seats 165, 166
MY CAR 111, 112
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Navigation system voice commands 124
Net cargo 217
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Occupant safety 60
Occupant weight sensor 84
Octane recommendations 362
Odometer 96Oilchecking 506, 507
Oil quality 530
On-board diagnostics 472
On-board Diagnostic socket 26
On Call Roadside Assistance 14
Opening the hood 504
Options 26
Outside temperature sensor 116
Overhead courtesy lighting 148
Overheating, engine 357