ECO mode VOLVO XC90 T8 2017 Owner´s Manual

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Open the charging door, remove the charg- ing socket's protective cover and connect thecharging cable's charge coupler. Press thecoupler as far onto the socket as possible.
Place the charging socket's protective cover on the holder provided on the chargingsocket door.
CAUTION
Place the charging socket's protective cover so it does not damage the paint (in e.g., windyconditions).
4. The charging cable's coupler will lock ontothe charging socket and charging will begin within approx. 5 seconds. A green light in thesocket will begin to flash to indicate thatcharging has begun. 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: turn the start
knob to START (without pressing the
brake pedal ) and release it.

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404be available at all (e.g., drive mode may not be available). The electric motor cannot be used if the hybrid battery's temperature is too low or too high. If thePURE drive mode is selected, the gasolineengine will be used.
Temperature controlDuring charging, if the temperature in the charg-ing cable becomes too high and reaches a criticallimit, charging will be interrupted.
CAUTION
If charging is interrupted repeatedly, have the charging cable and the vehicle's chargingsystem inspected by a trained and qualifiedVolvo service technician.
Charging using the gasoline engine
Current is generated to charge the hybrid battery, such as light braking and when engine braking on down-slopes
Using the
B gear mode when driving on down-
slopes will also recharge the hybrid battery. The hybrid battery can also be charged by the gasoline engine. During light braking, the batteryis recharged.
Related information
• Drive modes (p. 411)
• General information about Twin Engine Plug-in Hybrid vehicles (p. 16)
• Hybrid battery charging cable (p. 394)
• Gear selector positions (p. 416)
Hybrid battery charge status The hybrid battery's charge status (level) is indi- cated by an LED light in the vehicle's chargingsocket and in the instrument panel.
Indicator LED in the vehicle's charging socket
LED indicator light in the charging socket
The LED indicator light shows the current charge status while charging is underway. White, red, yel-low or yellow lights are activated when the pas-senger compartment lighting illuminates andremain on for a short time after the passengercompartment lighting has gone out.

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Factors that determine the electric motor's driving range
Factors outside of the driver's control
The following are examples of factors that the driver cannot control:
• The current traffic situation
• Driving short distances
• Topography
• Ambient temperature and headwinds
• Road conditions/road surface
The following table shows the approximate rela-
tionship between ambient temperature and driv-ing range using the electric motor with reducedclimate system (ECO) functionality. Up to a cer-tain limit, warmer temperatures increase the elec-tric motor's driving range.
Ambient tempera- ture ECO cli-mate sys-tem set-tingsNormal cli-mate sys-tem set-tings
86 °F(30 °C) 95% 80%
68 °F (20 °C) 100% 90%
50 °F (10 °C 90% 80%
32 °F (0 °C) 80% 60%
14 °F (-10 °C) 70% 40%
Factors in the driver's control
The driver should be aware of the following fac- tors in order to utilize the vehicle's electric motormost efficiently:
• Charge the hybrid battery regularly
• Preconditioning
• The
Pure drive mode
• Climate system settings
• Speed and acceleration
• The
Hold function
• Tires and inflation pressure
The following table shows the approximate rela-
tionship between constant speed and driving range where driving at a lower constant speedhelps increase the electric motor's driving range.
Constant speed
62 mph (100 km/h) 50%50 mph(80 km/h) 70%
37 mph (60 km/h) 90%
31 mph(50 km/h) 100%
NOTE
• The figures in the preceding tables per- tain to a new vehicle.
• None of the figures are absolute and areaffected by e.g., driving style, weather,traffic conditions, etc.
Driving with the electric motorUse the Pure drive mode for the most energy-
efficient driving to help maximize driving range using the electric motor only. Use the button in the center display to activate the
Hold function at highway speeds when trav-
eling farther than is possible using the hybrid bat- tery's capacity.
Related information
• Driving economically (p. 372)
• Drive modes (p. 411)

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Maintaining/increasing the hybrid battery's charge while driving In certain situations, it can be useful to control the hybrid battery's charge level while the vehicleis being driven. The hybrid battery functions
Hold and Charge while driving are available in
all drive modes.
The "Hold" and "Charge" function
buttons
These functions are activated from the center display's Function view.
Hold
Battery level sustained for later use.
This function saves the hybrid battery's charge for use at alater time such as when drivingin an urban area or residential
neighborhood.
Hold is available regardless of the
hybrid battery's charge level. The vehicle will function as in normal hybrid driv- ing and will use energy from e.g., regenerativebraking to support the gasoline engine.
Charge
Engine charges hybrid battery.
This function charges the hybrid battery with the help of the gasoline engine for use at a latertime. It is not available if the hybrid battery'scharge level is already high. After the battery has been charged up to a cer- tain level,
Hold is activated automatically.
Symbol in the instrument panel
The symbol will appear in the instrument
panel when either of these functions is activated. See also the article "Hybrid-related symbols andmessages" for additional information.
Related information
• Hybrid-related symbols and messages(p. 397)
• Drive modes (p. 411)
• Using the electric motor in city driving(p. 408)
• Driving economically (p. 372)

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If the vehicle's speed goes above approx. 78 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
ECO climate
In the Pure drive mode, ECO climate in the pas-
senger compartment is activated automatically to help reduce energy consumption.
NOTE
When the Pure drive mode is activated, set-
tings for certain climate system/electricity- consuming functions are reduced. Some ofthese settings can be reset manually but fullfunctionality will only be restored by leaving the
Pure drive mode or by adapting the set-
tings in the Individual drive mode to full cli-
mate system functionality.
If condensation forms on the windows, tap the max. defroster button, which will function nor-mally.
OFF ROAD
This mode helps maximize the vehicle's capacity to traverse difficult terrain or poor roads. In OFF ROAD, ground clearance is maximized, the steering is light, All Wheel Drive and HillDescent Control are activated and a compass will be displayed between the speedometer and tach-ometer in the instrument panel. This drive mode can only be activated at low speeds (the permissible speed range will beshown on the speedometer). At higher speeds,OFF ROAD mode will be cancelled and AWD willbe activated.
CAUTION
OFF ROAD drive mode may not be used if the vehicle is towing a trailer without an elec-trical connection. This could result in damageto the pneumatic suspension system's bel-lows.
NOTE
•
This mode is not intended for normal street driving.
• Due to the increased ground clearance, ifthe OFF ROAD mode was selected whenthe engine was switched off, the suspen-sion will lower when the engine is restar-ted.
AWD
This mode offers improved traction on slippery surfaces by using four-wheel drive. It also helpsincrease directional stability at higher speeds, forexample when towing a trailer. In this mode, both the electric motor and the gas-oline engine are utilized, which results in higherfuel consumption. In the other drive modes, the vehicle automati- cally adapts the need for all-wheel drive accord-ing to the road surface and may activate the elec-tric motor or start the gasoline engine asrequired.
POWER
Power mode is intended for sportier, more active
driving. This mode maximizes the combined effects of the electric motor and the gasoline engine andprovides power to all four wheels. Response topressure on the accelerator pedal is more imme-diate and the transmission shifts up at higherrpm. Steering response is also more immediate,the suspension is stiffer and lower ground clear-ance reduces body roll when cornering. In this mode, both the electric motor and the gas- oline engine are utilized, which results in higherfuel consumption.

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INDIVIDUAL
This setting allows you to adapt a drive mode to your personal preferences. Select one of the other drive modes as a basis and change the settings to provide the drivingcharacteristics that you prefer. These settingscan be saved in a driver profile. INDIVIDUAL is only available if it has been acti- vated in the center display. 1.
Tap
Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
My CarIndividual Drive Mode and
tap Individual Drive Mode.
3. Under
Presets, select: Pure, Hybrid orPower.
The following settings can be modified: •
Driver Display
•Steering force
•Powertrain Characteristics
•Brake Characteristics
•Pneumatic suspension and shock absorbers
•ECO Climate
Use of the gasoline engineAn advanced control system determines the dis- tance that the vehicle can be driven using the gasoline engine, electric motor or both at thesame time. Its primary function is to use the motor/engine and the current available in the hybrid battery asefficiently as possible based on the characteris-tics of the various drive modes and the poweroutput requested by the driver by pressing theaccelerator pedal. In certain cases, temporary limitations in the sys- tem or mandatory functions to help maintain alow overall emissions level may result in greateruse of the gasoline engine.
Related information
•
Adjustable steering force
* (p. 258)
• Loading (p. 216)
• Driver profiles (p. 179)
• General information about Twin Engine Plug-in Hybrid vehicles (p. 16)
• All Wheel Drive (AWD) (p. 419)
• Hill Descent Control (HDC) (p. 366)
• Brakes (p. 362)
• Hybrid-related information in the instrumentpanel (p. 133)
• Maintaining/increasing the hybrid battery'scharge while driving (p. 410)
Automatic transmission
The automatic transmission has 8 forward gears and an electric motor that powers the rear wheels. Steering wheel paddles * make it possi-
ble to shift manually. The gear indicator in the instrument panel shows the gear currently beingused or gear shift mode.
CAUTION
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Related information
•Gear selector positions (p. 416)
• Gear shift indicator (p. 415)
• Shiftlock (p. 415)
• Steering wheel paddles
* (p. 418)
• All Wheel Drive (AWD) (p. 419)
Shiftlock The automatic transmission's shiftlock feature helps prevent inadvertently moving the gearselector between different positions.
Automatic shiftlock
From Park –
P
In order to move the gear selector from the P
position, the brake pedal must be depressed and the ignition must be in mode II.
From neutral – N
If the gear selector is in N and the vehicle has
been stationary for more than 3 seconds (regard- less of whether or not the engine is running), theshiftlock feature will lock the gear selector in thisposition. In order to move the gear selector from the N
position, the brake pedal must be depressed and the ignition must be in mode II.
Messages in the instrument panelIf the gear selector is locked in position, a mes- sage such as: Gear lever Press brake pedal
to activate gear lever will be displayed.
There is no mechanical shiftlock function.
Related information
• Gear selector positions (p. 416)
• Automatic transmission (p. 414)
Gear shift indicator
The gear shift indicator in the instrument panel shows the current gear (in manual shiftingmode) and will prompt the driver to shift up ordown to help get the best possible fuel econ-omy.
The gear shift indicator shows the current gear in the instrument panel and uses an upward arrowto recommend shifting to a higher gear. The indi- cator is also shown in mode B or if the steering
wheel paddles * are being used in while the trans-
mission is in mode D.
Gear shift indicator (generic illustration)
Related information
• Gear selector positions (p. 416)
• Steering wheel paddles
* (p. 418)

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In position
P, the transmission is mechanically
locked. Always apply the parking brake when the vehicle is parked.
NOTE
The gear selector must be in the P position
before the vehicle can be locked and the alarm set.
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.
Brake – B
B can be selected at any time during a drive. In
this mode, the engine braking function is acti- vated when the accelerator pedal is released,which helps charge the hybrid battery. Thismeans that the hybrid battery is charged even ifthe brake pedal is not depressed.
B mode in the instrument panel
With B selected, manual shifting to lower gears
is possible. The gear indicator in the instrument panel shows the gear currently being used (1–8). Each time the gear selector is pulled rearward, the transmission will shift down one gear. In order to manually shift to higher gears, thevehicle must be equipped with steering wheel paddles
*.
• Press the gear selector forward to return to D
mode.
For smooth shifting and engine performance, the transmission will shift down automatically if thevehicle's speed becomes too low for the selectedgear.
Safety functionTo help avoid excessive rpm that might causeengine damage, the transmission control modulehas a down-shift protection feature that in somesituations may prevent a down-shift or kickdown. During kickdown, the transmission may shift down one or more gears, depending on theengine's rpm and will shift up again when max.rpm is reached for a specific gear.
Related information
• Steering wheel paddles
* (p. 418)
• Shiftlock (p. 415)
• Gear shift indicator (p. 415)

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All Wheel Drive (AWD) 4
Your Volvo can be equipped with All Wheel Drive, which means that power is distributedautomatically between the front and rear wheels.
The electric motor that powers the rear wheels enables electronic all wheel drive functionality. Under normal driving conditions, most of the engine's power is directed to the front wheels.However, if there is any tendency for the frontwheels to spin, an electronically controlled cou-pling distributes power to the wheels that havethe best traction. AWD reacts differently, depending on the drive mode selected.
Related information
• Drive modes (p. 411)
• Low Speed Control (LSC) (p. 367)
Leveling control
* and suspension
The leveling control system adjusts the suspen- sion and shock absorbers automatically to helpprovide good comfort and control while driving.Leveling can also be controlled manually tomake loading or getting in and out of the vehicleeasier.
Pneumatic suspension and shock absorbers
This system is linked to the selected drive mode and is adapted to the vehicle's speed. The pneu-matic suspension reduces the vehicle's groundclearance at higher speeds to reduce wind resis-tance and increase stability. The shock absorbersare normally set to provide the best possiblecomfort and are adjusted continuously accordingto the road surface, acceleration, braking andcornering.
The instrument panel will indicate when the sus- pension level is being adjusted. The level cannot be adjusted if one of the side doors or the hood is open.
Suspension settings
Easy entry
The vehicle can be lowered to entering and exit- ing easier. In the center display's Top view:1. Tap
Settings.
2. Tap
My CarSuspension .
3. Select
Easy Entry and Exit Suspension
Control.
> When the vehicle is parked and the engine is turned off, the level is lowered. Level adjustment will stop if a side door isopened and will resume after a slightdelay when the door has been closed.When the engine is started and the vehi-cle begins to move, the level will be raisedto the height set by the selected drivemode.
If a door has been opened and closed, there maybe a slight delay before the leveling function willresume.
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INFOTAINMENT
* Option/accessory.
426 1.
Tap
Library.
2. Tap
.
> The search view with a keyboard will open.
3. Enter a search word(s). > The search will start and change as char-acters are entered and the search results will be categorized.
Searching for a station manuallySearching manually makes it possible to find andtune to stations that are not on the automaticallycompiled list of the strongest stations in the area.
–Tap Manual tuning, drag the control or tap
< > to go to the desired frequency.
Related information
•
SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio * (p. 429)
• HD Radio
™reception (p. 426)
HD Radio ™reception
HD Radio is a brand name registered by the iBiquity digital corporation 4
. They are the devel-
oper of a broadcasting technology called IBOC or In Band On Channel, which refers to themethod of transmitting a digital radio broadcastsignal centered on the same frequency as theFM station's present frequency.
Introduction
Display when the radio is receiving an HD Radio broad- cast (generic illustration)
NOTE
HD Radio volume may fade in and out at times due to coverage limitations.
The IBOC system is referred to as a "hybrid" since it is both analogue and digital. Duringhybrid operation, receivers still continue toreceive the analogue (non-digital) signal. HDRadio receivers incorporate both modes ofreception, where the receiver will automaticallyswitch to the analogue signal if the digital signalcannot be decoded or is lost by the receiver. When you have tuned to an HD Radio station, the
symbol will appear in the infotainment sys-
tem display. The symbol will be displayed in dif- ferent colors:
• Grayed-out symbol
: NoHD Radio broadcast
reception
• White symbol
: the radio is actively receiving
an HD broadcast
• Orange symbol
: the radio is receiving an
HD broadcast with digital sound
More information about HD Radio and IBOC canbe found on Ibiquity's website, www.hdradio.comand www.ibiquity.com.
Artist Experience ™A radio station's logo and album art can be dis-played. If a station opts to provide this informa-tion, it is broadcast once every 12 minutes, whichmeans that there may be a delay before thelogo/album art appear on the screen. The radiocan store 100 station logos so the next time theradio is tuned to the same station, the logo will
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HD Radio (TM) technology is manufactured under license from iBiquity Digital Corp. U.S. and Foreign Patents. HD Radio(TM) and the HD and HD Radio logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp.