charging VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE 2020 Owner's Guide

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Activating and deactivating Hill Descent Control using the functionbutton There is a function button for assistance on steep gradients with
Hill Descent Control in
the center display's Function view if the vehi- cle is not equipped with a drive mode controlin the tunnel console.
Selecting Hill Descent Control in the center display's Function view
HDC only works at low speeds.
–Tap the Hill Descent Control button to
activate or deactivate the function.
> An indicator light in the button will illu- minate when the function is activated.
When the engine is switched off, the function will be automatically deactivated.
NOTE
The function is deactivated when driving at high speeds and must be reactivated atlower speeds if so desired.
Related information
Hill Descent Control (p. 445)
Changing drive mode (p. 438)
Economical driving
Drive economically and more environmentally conscious by thinking ahead and avoidingrapid starts and stops.
Adapt your driving style and speed to the cur- rent traffic conditions. To help achieve the greatest distance with the lowest fuel consumption with Twin Engine,observe the following:
Charge
Charge the vehicle regularly by plugging it into an electrical outlet. Make it a habit toalways begin trips with the hybrid batteryfully charged.
Locate charging stations along your route.
If possible, choose parking spots withcharging stations.
NOTE
Charge the vehicle from the electricity grid as often as possible!

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Preconditioning
Whenever possible, precondition the vehi- cle before driving by connecting thecharging cable to an electrical outlet.
Avoid parking the vehicle somewherewhere the interior will become too hot ortoo cold while the vehicle is parked. If pos-sible, park the vehicle in a climate-con-trolled garage.
During a short drive after passenger com-partment preconditioning, turn off thepassenger compartment fan or the airconditioning in a hot climate.
If preconditioning is not possible when itis cold outside, use seat and steeringwheel heating first. Avoid heating theentire passenger compartment to reducethe amount of current being taken fromthe hybrid battery.
Driving

Choose the Pure drive mode to help mini-
mize electric power consumption.
Maintain a steady speed and a generous following distance to traffic ahead to mini-mize braking. This drive mode has thelowest power consumption.
Balance energy requirements using theaccelerator pedal. Use the indicator on theinstrument panel to see available electricpower and avoid starting the combustion engine unnecessarily. The electric motor is more effective than the combustion engine, especially at low speeds.
When braking is necessary, brake gentlyusing the brake pedal. This will helprecharge the hybrid battery. A regenerativefunction is integrated in the brake pedaland can be augmented by the electricmotor's braking capacity when the gearselector is in mode
B.
Higher speeds increase energy consump-tion - air resistance increases with speed.
Activate the
Hold function in the Function
view at high speeds when traveling farther than is possible using the hybrid battery'scapacity.
Whenever possible, avoid using the
Charge function to charge the hybrid bat-
tery. Charging the battery using the com- bustion engine increases fuel consump-tion and carbon dioxide emissions.
In a cold climate, reduce heating of thewindshield/rear window, mirrors, seatsand the steering wheel.
Maintain the correct pressure in the tiresand check pressure regularly.
The type of tires used could affect energyconsumption - consult a retailer for adviceon suitable tires.
Remove unnecessary items from the vehi-cle - the heavier the load, the higher thefuel consumption.
Roof loads increase air resistance andincrease fuel consumption. Remove roofboxes, ski racks, etc. that are not in use.
Avoid driving with the windows open.
Do not keep the vehicle still on an upwardgradient by using the accelerator pedal.Use the brakes instead.
Related information
Drive-E
‒ purer driving pleasure (p. 30)
Energy distribution in hybrid mode using map data
* (p. 439)
Factors affecting electric motor range (p. 448)
Hybrid gauge (p. 89)
Checking tire pressure (p. 553)

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Factors affecting electric motor rangeA number of factors affect the electric motor's driving range. The ability to achieve along driving range varies according to theoutside conditions and to how the vehicle isdriven.
The certified value for the distance that can be driven using the electric motor should not beconsidered an expected driving range. Theactual range is dependent on a number of fac-tors.
Factors affecting driving rangeThe driver can influence some factors affectingdriving range, but not all. The longest range is achieved under very favorable conditions when all factors positivelyinfluence range.
Factors the driver cannot control
There are several outside conditions that affect range to varying degrees:
the current traffic situation
driving short distances
topography
ambient temperature and headwinds
road conditions and road surface.
The table shows the approximate relationshipbetween ambient temperature and driving range with normal climate settings and withclimate settings turned off. Up to a certain limit, warmer ambient temper- atures increase the electric motor's drivingrange.
Ambient temperature
Climatesettingsturned offNormalclimatesettings
30 °C (86 °F) 95 % 80 %
20 °C (68 °F) 100 % 90%
10 °C (50 °F) 90 % 80 %
0 °C (32 °F) 80 % 60 %
-10 °C (14 °F) 70 % 40 %
Factors the driver can control
The driver should be aware that the following factors help conserve energy and improvedriving range: charging the battery regularly
preconditioning

Pure drive mode
climate control settings
speed and acceleration
the
Hold function
tires and tire pressure. The table shows the approximate relationship between constant speed and driving range.Driving at a lower constant speed helpsincrease the electric motor's driving range.
Constant speed
100 km/h (62 mph) 50 %80 km/h (50 mph) 70 %60 km/h (37 mph) 90 %
50 km/h (31 mph) 100 %
NOTE
The values shown in the table refer to a new vehicle.
None of the values are absolute, butare instead affected by e.g. drivingstyle, environment and other condi-tions.
Related information

Economical driving (p. 446)
Hold and Charge functions (p. 449)
Drive modes (p. 433)

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Battery drain
The electrical functions in the vehicle drain the battery to varying degrees. Avoid usingignition mode II when the engine is switched
off. Use ignition mode I instead, as this uses
less electrical current.
Note that certain accessories may also drain power from the electrical system. Do not usefunctions that use a lot of electrical currentwhen the engine is turned off. Examples ofsuch functions are: blower
headlights
windshield wipers
audio system (especially at high volume).
If the starter battery voltage is low, a message is shown in the driver display. The vehicle'senergy-saving function will then turn off orreduce certain functions, such as the blowerand/or the audio system.
–Charge the battery by starting the engine and let it run for at least 15 minutes (driv-ing charges the battery faster than lettingthe engine idle).
Related information
Start battery (p. 613)
Ignition modes (p. 415)
Jump starting using another battery If the start battery is discharged, current from another battery can be used to start the vehi-cle.
Jumper cable connecting points.
CAUTION
The charging point of the vehicle is only intended for jump starting the vehicle inquestion. The charging point is notintended for jump-starting another vehicle.Using the charging point to start anothervehicle could cause a fuse to blow, whichwould cause the charging point to stopworking.
If a fuse has blown, 12 V Battery Fuse failure
Service required will be displayed in the instrument panel. Volvo recommends contact- ing an authorized Volvo workshop. To avoid short circuits or other damage, the following steps are recommended when jumpstarting the battery:

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0.
2. Make sure the auxiliary battery (the bat- tery used to jump start the discharged battery) has a voltage of 12 volts.
3. If the auxiliary battery is in another vehicle, turn off that vehicle's engine and makesure that the vehicles are not touchingeach other.
4. Clamp the red jumper cable onto the auxil- iary battery's positive (+) terminal (1).
CAUTION
Connect the jump cable carefully to pre- vent short circuits with other componentsin the engine compartment.
5. Fold back the cover over your vehicle's positive (+) jump start terminal (2).
6. Clamp the other end of the red jumper cable to your vehicle's positive (+) jump start terminal (2).
7. Clamp the black jumper cable onto the auxiliary battery's negative (-) terminal (3).
8. Clamp the other end of the black jumper cable to your vehicle's negative (-) groundpoint (4). 9. Make sure the jumper cables are securely
attached to help prevent sparks whilejump starting.
10. Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and let it run for a few minutes at a higheridling speed than normal, about1500 rpm.
11. Start your vehicle's engine. If the engine does not start, allow an additional 10minutes of charging time and then try tostart the engine again.
NOTE
When the engine is started under normal conditions, the vehicle's electrical drivemotor is prioritized – the gasoline engineremains off. This means that after the startknob has been turned clockwise, the elec-tric motor has "started" and the vehicle isready to be driven. Start of the electricmotor is indicated by the indicator lights onthe instrument panel going out and its pre-selected theme illuminating.
CAUTION
Do not touch the connections between the cable and the vehicle during the startattempt. Risk of sparking.
12. Remove the jumper cables in the reverseorder ‒ first the black cables and then the
red cables. Make sure that none of the clamps of the black jumper cables come into contactwith either vehicle's positive (+) jump startterminals or either of the red jumpercable's connected clamps.
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Battery
posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemi-cals known to the state of California tocause cancer and reproductive harm. Washhands after handling.
WARNING
Batteries generate hydrogen gas, which is flammable and explosive.
Do not connect the jumper cable toany part of the fuel system or to anymoving parts. Avoid touching hotmanifolds.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Donot allow battery fluid to contact eyes,skin, fabrics or painted surfaces.
If contact occurs, flush the affectedarea immediately with water. Obtain

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Information about a notification
If any notifications have been displayed on the screen, tap one for more detailed information(i.e., the location of the weather problem on amap and a description of the situation). If a phone number is available in a notification, a
Call button will be displayed. Tap this button
for additional information.
Related information
SiriusXM Travel Link ®
* (p. 494)
SiriusXM Travel Link ®
* - Fuel (p. 497)
SiriusXM Travel Link ®
* - Sports (p. 498)
SiriusXM Travel Link ®
* - Weather (p. 495)
SiriusXM Travel Link ®
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This SiriusXM Travel Link service provides information and guidance to service stationsnear the vehicle providing the type of fuel thatyou prefer/require for your vehicle.
From the SiriusXM Travel Link home screen, to show fuel information:
–Tap the Fuel button to display the main
fuel screen.
The following categories are shown:
Search (the magnifying glass icon)

Nearby
Recommended
Favorites
Brands
Tap one of the alternatives to display its screen.
NOTE
In each of the categories listed, tapping theSelect fuel type button near the bottom
of the screen opens a sub-view where you can specify the type of fuel preferred/ required (
Regular, Midrange, Premium,Diesel, Electric 120V, etc.) Tap Done to
return to the previous screen.
SearchTap the magnifying glass icon. If the function is supported in the current context, a keyboardwill appear on the screen. Enter the text of your choice and tap
Search for detailed infor-
mation if available.
NearbyTap for a list of service stations in the vicinity of the vehicle, with the nearest station at thetop of the list. The following information will be provided where available:
For vehicles using gasoline, the priceinformation for regular gasoline (unlessanother grade/type of fuel has been selected in
Select fuel type)
For electric vehicles/hybrids, information about charging stations, showing the totalnumber of charging ports and the numberof ports currently not in use
The distance to the station
A star icon to set the service station as afavorite
Tap the name of a service station to displaymore detailed information. For guidance to the service station, tap the
Start navigation or Add as waypoint but-
tons. See the Sensus Navigation * supplement
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498 for additional information about using the nav- igation system.
RecommendedTap for a list of service stations near the vehi-cle, displayed according to the price of regulargasoline (unless another grade/type of fuel has been selected in
Select fuel type) or of sta-
tions offering the greatest number of available charging ports for electric vehicles/hybrids.The station offering the lowest price/mostavailable charging ports will be displayed atthe top of the list. Tap the name of a servicestation to display more detailed information.
FavoritesTap for a list of service stations that have beenstored as favorites. Tap the name of a servicestation to display more detailed information. In addition to the
Select fuel type button at
the bottom of the screen, tap the Edit button
to delete individual stations from the list or tap
Delete to clear the list. Tap Done to return to
the previous screen.
Brands1. Tap Brands to display a list of service sta-
tion brands in the area.
2. Tap a brand to display a list of service sta- tions affiliated with that brand (BP, Exxon, etc.). 3. Tap the name of a service station to dis-
play more detailed information.
In addition to the
Select fuel type button at
the bottom of the screen, tap the Sort button
to arrange the list according to Nearest orCheapest/Recommended. Tap Done to
return to the previous screen.
Related information
SiriusXM Travel Link ®
* (p. 494)
SiriusXM Travel Link ®
* - Notifications
(p. 496)
SiriusXM Travel Link ®
* - Sports (p. 498)
SiriusXM Travel Link ®
* - Weather (p. 495)
SiriusXM Travel Link ®
* - Sports
This SiriusXM Travel Link service provides information about sporting events, tourna-ments, teams, leagues, etc.
From the SiriusXM Travel Link home screen, to display sports information:
–Tap the Sports button to display the main
sports screen.
A number of sports categories will be listed (Football, Baseball, Basketball, etc.) Tap a sport to select a league in that sport (NFL, MLB, etc.) or a sport organization (PGA,LPGA, etc.). The following is an example of the result of tapping Baseball :
1. MLB (Major League Baseball) will be dis- played.
2. Tap MLB to display the two leagues in Major League Baseball (American Leagueor National League).
3. Tap one of the league names to display the divisions in the league.

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Planning and scheduling vehicle charging with the Volvo On Callapp With the Volvo On Call app, you can plan and schedule charging for your vehicle.
You can schedule charging for the charging locations that you have saved in your app,which can be practical of you want to e.g. plana charging stop along a travel route or plancharging intervals for your vehicle at home orin your neighborhood. 1.From the
home tab, select Fuel range orBattery charge.
> In the view that appears, you can see your saved charging locations under
Saved locations. If you haven't saved
any charging locations yet or you want to add new locations, e.g. stationsalong a route or in your neighborhood, you can choose
Add location (you can
save up to eight charging locations).
2. Choose the location you want to schedule a charging at.
> A view for the saved location will open.
3. Select a start time for the charging.
4. Select an end time for the charging. 5. Go back to the view for fuel.
> A charging icon will appear next to thesaved location you scheduled charging at. When the icon disappears, thescheduled charging is saved and input.

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Start battery
The vehicle has a single-pole electrical sys- tem that uses the chassis and engine mountas conductors. The start battery is used to start the electrical system and power electrical equipment in thevehicle. The hybrid battery is used to start thecombustion engine. The start battery should only be replaced by a workshop 17
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The start battery is a 12 V AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) battery, dimensioned for regenera-tive charging and to support the function ofthe vehicle's various systems. The service life and performance of the start battery are affected by factors such as drivingstyle, driving conditions, climate, battery dis-charges, number of starts, etc. Never disconnect the start battery while the engine is running.
Make sure the cables to the start batteryare correctly connected and the clampsare securely tightened.
WARNING
Batteries generate hydrogen gas, which is flammable and explosive.
Do not connect the jumper cable toany part of the fuel system or to anymoving parts. Avoid touching hotmanifolds.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Donot allow battery fluid to contact eyes,skin, fabrics or painted surfaces.
If contact occurs, flush the affectedarea immediately with water. Obtainmedical help immediately if eyes areaffected.
Never expose the battery to open flameor electric spark. Do not smoke nearthe battery. Failure to follow theinstructions for jump starting can leadto injury.
Connection points
WARNING
California Proposition 65 Operating, servicing and maintaining a pas- senger vehicle can expose you to chemi-cals including engine exhaust, carbon mon-oxide, phthalates, and lead, which areknown to the State of California to causecancer and birth defects or other reproduc-tive harm. To minimize exposure, avoidbreathing exhaust, do not idle the engineexcept as necessary, service your vehicle ina well ventilated area and wear gloves orwash your hands frequently when servicingyour vehicle. For more information go towww.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
Use the vehicle's connection points in the engine compartment to connect an externalstart battery or battery charger. The battery terminals on the car's start battery in the luggage/cargo area must not be used.
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Positive connection point
Negative connection point
CAUTION
It is not possible to charge another vehi- cle's battery by supplying current throughthe charging points. Using the chargingpoints to charge another vehicle's batterycould cause a fuse to blow, which wouldcause the charging points to stop working.
CAUTION
Only a modern battery charger with con- trolled charge voltage should be used tocharge the starter battery. The rapid charg-ing function should not be used as thiscould damage the battery.
NOTE
If both the starter battery and the hybrid battery are discharged, both batteries
must be charged. In such cases, it is notpossible to charge only the hybrid batteryfirst. The starter battery must have a certain level of charge for it to be possible tocharge the hybrid battery.
CAUTION
Failure to observe the following could cause the infotainment energy save modeto temporarily stop working and/or a mes-sage in the driver's display regarding thestate of charge of the starter battery maybe temporarily incorrect after an externalstarter battery or battery charger has beenconnected:
The negative battery terminal of thevehicle's starter battery must
never be
used to connect an external starterbattery or battery charger – only thevehicle's negative charging pointshould be used as a grounding point.