instrument panel VOLVO XC90 T8 2018 Owner´s Manual

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Charging status in the chargingcable's charging moduleThe red and blue lights in the charging module
indicate the status of ongoing and completed charging.
Charge module: 1. Red warning light, 2. Blue status indi- cator
When the charge module is initially plugged into a wall outlet, the red warning light will flash onceto indicate that a startup safety check has beenperformed. When the safety check has beencompleted, the blue status indicator will glowsteadily and the red warning light will be off. Thecharger is now ready to be used. If the red warn-ing light continues to flash or glows steadily, afault has been detected and the charger will notdeliver power to the vehicle. Contact a Volvoretailer or a certified Volvo service technician. When the charging cable is connected to thevehicle's charging socket, the blue light will flashonce. Charging cable connected to the vehicle's charg- ing socket:
Indicatorlight's colorMeaning
Flashing blue Charging is in progress. Thelight flashes about once everyother second.
Solid blue Charging completed. This will also be indicated in the instru-ment panel
Related information
•Charging the hybrid battery (p. 407)
• Charging status in the vehicle's charging socket (p. 414)
• Charging status in the instrument panel(p. 416)
• Stopping hybrid battery charging (p. 418)

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Charging status in the instrumentpanelCharging status is indicated in the instrument panel using both graphics and messages. This information is displayed as long as the instru-ment panel is active.
GraphicMessageMeaning
Fully charged at: [Time] displayed along with an animated blue puls-
ing light through the charging cable. Charging is in progress and the approximate time at which the battery will be fully charged is displayed.
Charging complete is displayed. An image will be superimposed over
the graphic of the vehicle with a green LED indicator light in the socket. The battery is fully charged.
Charging error will be displayed. The LED indicator light in the charg-
ing socket will be red. Malfunction. Make sure the charging cable is correctly con- nected to the vehicle's charging socket and to the 120/240 Voutlet (alternating current).

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NOTE
If the instrument panel is not used, it will go dark after a period of time. To reactivate thedisplay: •depress the brake pedal,
• open one of the doors, or
• put the ignition in mode
I by turning the
START knob clockwise and then releas-
ing.
Related information
• Charging the hybrid battery (p. 407)
• Twin Engine symbols and messages in the instrument panel (p. 419)
• Charging status in the vehicle's chargingsocket (p. 414)
• Charging status in the charging cable'scharging module (p. 415)
• Stopping hybrid battery charging (p. 418)

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Twin Engine symbols and messagesin the instrument panel A number of symbols and messages relating to the Twin Engine may be displayed in the instru-ment panel. They may also appear in combina-tion with general indicator and warning symbolsand disappear when the necessary action hasbeen taken.
SymbolMessageMeaning
12 V Battery Charging fault, service urgent. Drive to workshopBattery fault. Contact a workshop
A
to have the battery checked as soon as possible.
12 V Battery Charging fault Stop safelyBattery fault. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and contact a workshop A
to have the battery
checked.
12 V Battery Fuse failure Service requiredBattery fault. Contact a workshop A
to have the system checked as soon as possible.
Hybrid battery Overheated, stop safelyThe hybrid battery's temperature seems to be rising at an abnormal rate. Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine. Wait at least 5 minutes before driving. Call a workshop A
or inspect the vehicle to
make sure everything seems normal before continuing to drive.
Reduced performance Max vehicle speed limitedThe hybrid battery's charge level is too low for driving at high speeds. Charge the battery as soon as possible.
Hybrid system Harsh behavior at low speed, vehicle ok to useThe hybrid system is not functioning properly. Contact a workshop A
to have the system checked as
soon as possible.

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SymbolMessageMeaning
Hybrid system failure Service requiredThe hybrid system is not functioning. Contact a workshopA
to have the system checked as soon as
possible.
Charge cable Remove before startDisplayed when the driver attempts to start the vehicle with the charging cable still connected. Remove the charging cable and close the charger cover.
Charge cable Removed? Turn and hold start knob 7sDisplayed when the driver again attempts to start the vehicle with the charging cable connected. Disconnect the charging cable or verify that the cable is completely disconnected and the chargercover is closed.
A An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.
Related information
• Initiating hybrid battery charging (p. 412)
• Stopping hybrid battery charging (p. 418)
• Charging the hybrid battery (p. 407)
• Warning symbols in the instrument panel (p. 97)
• Indicator symbols in the instrument panel(p. 94)
• Hybrid gauge (p. 87)
• Hybrid gauge (p. 88)

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Long-term storage of vehicles withhybrid batteries To help minimize degradation of the hybrid bat- tery if the vehicle is not driven for a prolongedperiod (longer than 1 month) the hybrid batterycharge level should be kept at approx. 25%according to the gauge in the instrument panel.
Do as follows:
1. If the hybrid battery charge level is high, drivethe vehicle until the charge level is approxi- mately 25%. If the charge level is low, chargethe battery until the level reaches approxi-mately 25%. 2. If the vehicle is not driven for more than 6
months or the hybrid battery's charge level isnoticeably below the 25% mark, charge thebattery to about 25% to help compensate forthe natural battery discharge that occurs inlong-term storage. Regularly check thecharge level using the gauge in the instru-ment display.
NOTE
Store the vehicle in as cool a location as pos- sible to minimize battery aging during long-term storage. In the summer, park the vehicleindoors or in a shady location, whichever iscooler.
Related information
• Initiating hybrid battery charging (p. 412)
• Hybrid gauge (p. 88)
• Charging the hybrid battery (p. 407)

STARTING AND DRIVING
* Option/accessory.
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Starting the vehicle
The vehicle can be started using the start knob in the tunnel console when the remote key is inthe passenger compartment.
Start knob in the tunnel console.
WARNING
Before starting:
• Buckle your seat belt.
• Adjust the seat, steering wheel and mir- rors.
• Make sure you can fully depress thebrake pedal. The remote key is not physically used to start theignition because the vehicle is equipped with thekeyless Passive Start system. To start the vehicle:
1. The remote key must be inside the vehicle.
For vehicles with Passive Start, the key must be in the front section of the passengercompartment. With the optional keyless lock- ing/unlocking function *, the key can be any-
where in the vehicle.
2. Press and hold down the brake pedal 1
as far
as possible.
3. Turn the start knob clockwise and release. The control will automatically return to the original position.
WARNING
• Never use more than one inlay mat at a time on the driver's floor. If any other typeof floor mat is used, remove the originalmat from the driver's seat floor beforedriving. All types of mats must be securelyanchored in the attachment points in thefloor. Make sure the floor mat does notimpede the movement of the brake pedalor accelerator pedal in any way, as thiscould be a serious safety hazard.
• Volvo's floor mats are specially manufac-tured for your vehicle. They must be prop-erly secured in the attachment points inthe floor to help ensure they cannot slideand become trapped under the pedals.
The starter motor will crank until the enginestarts or until its overheating protection is trig-gered. During normal start conditions, the vehicle's elec- tric motor will be prioritized and the gasolineengine will remain off. This means that once thestart knob is turned clockwise, the electric motorhas been "started" and the vehicle is ready to bedriven. The warning and information symbols inthe instrument panel will go out and the selectedtheme will be displayed to indicate that the elec-tric motor is activated.
1 If the vehicle is moving, it is only necessary to turn the start knob clockwise to start the engine.

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In some situations, such as in cold weather or if the hybrid battery's charge level is too low, thegasoline engine will start instead. The vehicle should not be started with the charg- ing cable connected. However, if the cable can-not be pulled out or if the vehicle incorrectlydetects a cable that is not connected, the vehiclecan be started using an override procedure:
1. Press the brake pedal and turn the start
knob clockwise.
2.
Charge cable Remove before start will
appear in the instrument panel.
3. Turn the start knob clockwise again. 4.
Removed? Turn and hold start knob 7swill appear. Turn the knob clockwise and hold it for 7 seconds to start the vehicle.
Location of the backup reader in the tunnel console.
If the Vehicle key not found message is shown
in the instrument panel at start, place the remote key at the backup reader and then make a newstart attempt.
NOTE
When the remote key is placed in the backup reader, make sure that no other vehicle keys,metal objects or electronic devices (e.g. cellu-lar phones, tablets, laptops or chargers) are inthe backup reader. Multiple vehicle keys closeto each other in the backup reader can dis-rupt their functionality.
If Vehicle start System check, wait is dis-
played in the instrument panel while attempting to start the vehicle, wait until the message disap-pears and try again to start the vehicle.
CAUTION
If the engine has not responded after 3 attempts – wait for 3 minutes before startinga new attempt. Starting capability increases ifthe starter battery is given time to recover.
NOTE
The vehicle cannot be started if the hybrid battery is discharged.
WARNING
• Always remove the remote key from the passenger compartment when you leavethe vehicle and make sure the ignition is in mode
0.
• Always put the gear selector in
P and
apply the parking brake before leaving the vehicle. Never leave the vehicle unsu-pervised while the engine is running.
• Always open the garage door fully andmake sure that ventilation is very goodbefore starting the engine in a garage.The exhaust fumes produced by the vehi-cle contain carbon monoxide, which isinvisible and odorless but very toxic.
WARNING
Never
remove the remote control key from
the vehicle while driving.
WARNING
Always take along the remote control key when leaving the vehicle and make sure thatthe vehicle electrical system is in ignition mode 0 – especially if there are children in
the vehicle.

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Brake functions
The vehicle's brakes are used to reduce speed or prevent the vehicle from rolling.
In addition to the wheel brakes and parking brakes, the vehicle is also equipped with a num-ber of automatic brake assist functions. Thesesystems help the driver by e.g. keeping the vehi-cle stationary when the brake pedal is notdepressed (e.g. at a traffic light or intersection),when starting up a hill or when driving down a hill. Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, the following brake assist functions may be included:
• Auto-hold brakes (Auto Hold)
• Hill Start Assist (Hill Start Assist)
• Braking assist after a collision
• City Safety
• Hill Descent Control (Hill Descent Control)
Related information
•
Brakes (p. 429)
• Parking brake (p. 432)
• Auto-hold brakes (p. 436)
• Braking assist after a collision (p. 437)
• Hill Start Assist (p. 437)
• City Safety
™ (p. 335)
• Hill Descent Control (p. 454)
Brakes The brake pedal is used to apply the vehicle's regular brakes, which are part of the brake sys-tem.
The vehicle is equipped with two brake circuits. If one brake circuit is damaged, the brake pedal willgo down further when depressed. More pressurewill then be required from the driver for normalbraking effect.
WARNING
If the vehicle does not have electrical current and both the electric motor and the gasolineengine are switched off, the brakes cannot beused to stop the vehicle.
In very hilly areas or when driving with a heavy load, gear position B can be used to augment the
brakes with engine braking. Use the Off Road drive mode to increase the engine braking effect when driving on steepdowngrades at low speeds.
Anti-lock brakesThe vehicle is equipped with an Anti-lock BrakingSystem (ABS), which can help prevent thewheels from locking and help maintain steeringcontrol when braking. Vibrations may be felt fromthe brake pedal when ABS is operating, which isnormal. After the vehicle is started, a brief test of the ABS system is automatically performed when the driver releases the brake pedal. An additionalautomatic test of the system may be performedwhen the vehicle is traveling at a low speed. Dur-ing the test, the brake pedal may feel as though itis pulsating.
Light braking charges the hybrid batteryWhen the brakes are applied lightly, the electricmotor braking function is used. This converts thevehicle's kinetic energy into electrical energy,which is used to charge the hybrid battery. Whenthe battery is being charged with the electricmotor braking function, this will be indicated inthe instrument panel.
When the battery is being charged with the electric motor braking function, this will be indicated in theinstrument panel.
This function is active at speeds in the range of 150-5 km/h (93-3 mph). When braking atspeeds outside of this range, or during harderbraking, the hydraulic braking system is used to

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Symbols in the instrument panel
SymbolMeaning
A
B
Check the brake fluid level. If the level is low, fill brake fluid andcheck to determine the reason forthe loss of brake fluid.
A
BFault in pedal sensor.
SymbolMeaning
A
BSteady glow for 2 seconds after the engine is started: Automaticfunction check. Steady glow for more than 2 sec- onds: Fault in the ABS system. Thevehicle's regular brake system isstill working, but without the ABSfunction.
If the message Brake pedal Cha-
racteristics changed Service required
is displayed, the "Brake-
by-wire" system is not functioning properly. The brake pedal will godown further than normal andgreater pressure will be needed onthe pedal to achieve braking effect.
A Canadian models.
B US models.
WARNING
• If both symbols illuminate at the same time and the brake level is below the
MIN
mark in the reservoir or if a brake system- related message is shown in the instru-ment panel: DO NOT DRIVE. Have thevehicle towed to a trained and qualifiedVolvo service technician and have thebrake system inspected.
• If both symbols illuminate at the sametime and the brake level is normal (notbelow the MIN mark in the reservoir) or ifa brake system-related message isshown in the instrument panel: drive thevehicle carefully to an authorized Volvoworkshop and have the brake systeminspected by a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician.
Related information
• Brake Assist System (p. 431)
• Auto-hold brakes (p. 436)
• Hill Start Assist (p. 437)
• Braking on wet roads (p. 431)
• Braking on salted roads (p. 431)
• Maintenance of the brake system (p. 432)
• Brake lights (p. 160)