charging VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE HYBRID 2017 Owners Manual

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STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting and driving376
Brakes376
Brake functions378
Auto-hold brake function379
Brake assist system379
Braking effect after a collision380
Emergency brake lights380
Hill Descent Control (HDC)380
Hill Start Assist381
Parking brake382
Using the parking brake382
Parking brake malfunctions384
Before a long distance trip385
Driving economically385
Driving through standing water387
Overheating the engine and transmission387
Winter driving388
Towing eyelet389
Towing recommendations389
Fuel391
Octane rating392
Opening/closing the fuel filler door393
Emission controls394
Jump starting395

Driving with a trailer397
Detachable trailer hitch398
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)399
Ignition modes400
Battery drain402
Starting the engine402
Turning the engine off404
Driving systems405
Hybrid battery charging cable405
Hybrid charging cable circuit breaker407
Hybrid-related symbols and messages408
Preparations for charging the hybridbattery410
Stopping hybrid battery charging411
Initiating hybrid battery charging412
Charging the hybrid battery413
Hybrid battery charge status415
Charger status indicators417
Hybrid battery charging current417
Long-term storage of a vehicle witha hybrid battery418
Using the electric motor in city driving419
Maintaining/increasing the hybridbattery's charge while driving420
Drive modes420

Automatic transmission424
Shiftlock424
Gear shift indicator425
Gear selector positions425
Steering wheel paddles*427
Low Speed Control (LSC)428
All Wheel Drive (AWD)429
Suspension and leveling control*429

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INTRODUCTION
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Electrical current for charging the hybrid bat-tery
Electric motor for powering the rear wheels
Hybrid battery
Drive modes (change in the center display orby using the drive mode control in the tunnelconsole)
Instrument panel showing unique hybrid-rela-ted information

WARNING
Please be aware that there is no sound fromthe engine when the vehicle is being poweredby the electric motor and it may be difficult todetect by children, pedestrians, cyclists andanimals. This is especially true at low speeds.

High-voltage electrical current WARNING
A number of electrical components in theXC90 T8 Twin Engine Plug-in Hybrid usehigh-voltage current and can be extremelydangerous if handled incorrectly. These com-ponents and any orange wiring in the vehiclemay only be handled by trained and qualifiedVolvo service technicians.

Hybrid-unique functions
Drive modes
Different drive modes can be selected while driv-ing, e.g., electric power only or a combination ofelectric and gasoline power. The vehicle calcu-lates the optimal combination of drivability, drivingexperience, environmental impact and fuel econ-omy for the selected drive mode. See also thearticle "Drive modes" for additional information.

Instrument panel
In certain driving situations, hybrid-unique infor-mation may be displayed in the instrument panel,such as: a hybrid battery gauge (current chargelevel), the current drive mode, a symbol that illu-minates when the gasoline engine is being used,a Hybrid Guide and the level of energy regenera-tion.

Preconditioning
In order to function optimally, the hybrid battery(and its related electrical systems) and the gaso-line engine (and its drive systems) should be atthe correct operating temperature. The hybridbattery's capacity is reduced considerably if it is
too cold or hot. Preconditioning prepares thevehicle's drive systems and passenger compart-ment before the vehicle is driven to help reducewear and energy consumption.
Charging the hybrid battery
CAUTION
Never connect the charging cable if there is arisk of thunderstorms/lightning.
The XC90 T8 Twin Engine Plug-in Hybrid uses alithium-ion battery that can be charged in severalways:
•A charging cable can be connected from thevehicle to a 110-volt AC socket. Chargingtime depends on the strength of the current.
•When the brakes are applied lightly, the elec-tric motor is used for engine braking, duringwhich the vehicle's kinetic energy is conver-ted into electric current that is used to helprecharge the hybrid battery.
•The hybrid battery is also recharged to a cer-tain extent when the gasoline engine is inoperation.

Related information
•Drive modes (p. 420)
•Hybrid-related information in the instrumentpanel (p. 134)
•Charging the hybrid battery (p. 413)

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•Preparations for charging the hybrid battery(p. 410)
•Starting the engine (p. 402)

INTRODUCTION
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Volvo and the environment
Volvo is committed to the well-being of its cus-tomers. As a natural part of this commitment, wecare about the environment in which we all live.Concern for the environment means an everydayinvolvement in reducing our environmentalimpact.
Volvo's environmental activities are based on aholistic view, which means we consider the over-all environmental impact of a product throughoutits complete life cycle. In this context, design, pro-duction, product use, and recycling are all impor-tant considerations. In production, Volvo haspartly or completely phased out several chemicalsincluding CFCs, lead chromates, asbestos, andcadmium; and reduced the number of chemicalsused in our plants 50% since 1991.
Volvo was the first in the world to introduce intoproduction a three-way catalytic converter with aLambda sond, now called the heated oxygen sen-sor, in 1976. The current version of this highlyefficient system reduces emissions of harmfulsubstances (CO, HC, NOx) from the exhaust pipeby approximately 95 – 99% and the search toeliminate the remaining emissions continues.Volvo is the only automobile manufacturer tooffer CFC-free retrofit kits for the air conditioningsystem of all models as far back as the 1975model 240. Advanced electronic engine controlsand cleaner fuels are bringing us closer to ourgoal. In addition to continuous environmental
refinement of conventional gasoline-poweredinternal combustion engines, Volvo is activelylooking at advanced technology alternative-fuelvehicles.
When you drive a Volvo, you become our partnerin the work to lessen the car's impact on theenvironment. To reduce your vehicle's environ-mental impact, you can:
•Maintain proper air pressure in your tires.Tests have shown decreased fuel economywith improperly inflated tires.
•Follow the recommended maintenanceschedule in your Warranty and ServiceRecords Information booklet.
•Drive at a constant speed whenever possible.
•See a trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician as soon as possible for inspectionif the check engine (malfunction indicator)light illuminates, or stays on after the vehiclehas started.
•Properly dispose of any vehicle-related wastesuch as used motor oil, used batteries, brakepads, etc.
•When cleaning your vehicle, please use gen-uine Volvo car care products. All Volvo carcare products are formulated to be environ-mentally friendly.

Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Plug-in
Hybrid
•If possible, precondition the vehicle with thecharging cable before driving.
•If preconditioning is not possible in coldweather, use the seat and steering wheelheating primarily. Avoid heating the entirepassenger compartment, which reduces thehybrid battery's charge level.
•Choose the Pure drive mode to help mini-mize electric power consumption.
•In hilly terrain, put the gear selector in modeB to utilize the electric motor's braking func-tion when the accelerator pedal is released.This helps charge the hybrid battery.

Related information
•Driving economically (p. 385)

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SymbolMeaning
Oil pressure
If the symbol illuminates duringdriving, stop the vehicle, theengine oil level is too low. Stop theengine immediately and check theengine oil level. Add oil if neces-sary. If the oil level is normal andthe symbol remains illuminated,have the vehicle towed to thenearest authorized Volvo work-shop or trained and qualified Volvoservice technician.
Generator not charging
This symbol illuminates duringdriving if a fault has occurred inthe electrical system. Contact anauthorized Volvo workshop ortrained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician.
AUS modelsBCanadian models

WARNING
•If the fluid level is below the MIN mark inthe brake fluid reservoir or if a warningmessage is displayed in the text window:DO NOT DRIVE. Have the vehicle towedto a trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician and have the brake systeminspected.
•If the BRAKE and ABS symbols illumi-nate at the same time, there is a risk ofreduced vehicle stability.

Door/hood/tailgate/fuel filler door
reminder
It a door, tailgate, the hood or the fuel filler doorare not closed properly, the information or warn-ing symbol will illuminate and a graphic will bedisplayed in the instrument panel.

Related information
•Instrument panel (p. 132)
•Indicator symbols in the instrument panel(p. 130)
Compass
The rear-view mirror has an integrated compassthat shows the direction in which the vehicle istraveling.
Rearview mirror with compass
Eight different directions are shown with theabbreviations: N (north) NE (northeast) E (east),SE (southeast) S (south), SW (southwest) W(west) NW (northwest)

Switching the compass on/off
The compass is displayed automatically when thevehicle is started or in ignition mode II.
To switch the compass on/off:
–Use a pen, paperclip or similar object andpress in the button on the underside of themirror.

CLIMATE
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.189
Climate system sensors
The climate system's sensors help regulate thepassenger compartment temperature, humiditylevel, etc.

Location of the sensors
Humidity sensor: in the rearview mirror con-sole.
Ambient temperature sensor: in the pas-senger's side door mirror.
Passenger compartment temperature sen-sor: near the center console buttons.
Sunlight sensor: on the upper side of thedashboard.

NOTE
Do not cover or block the sensors with cloth-ing or other objects.
On models equipped with the optional Interior AirQuality System, there is also an air quality sensorlocated at the climate system's air intake.
Related information
•Climate control system (p. 188)
•Perceived temperature (p. 188)
•Interior Air Quality System (IAQS)* (p. 197)
Parking climate (preconditioning)
The climate in the passenger compartment canbe preconditioned and maintained, even whenthe vehicle is parked. For full functionality, thevehicle's charging cable must be connected.
Parking climate/preconditioning and maintaining pas-senger compartment climate comfort is controlled fromthe Parking climate tab in the center display's Climateview.

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CLIMATE
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.190

Preconditioning
Preconditioning the vehicle before driving canhelp reduce wear and reduce energy consump-tion during a trip.

NOTE
Full preconditioning is only possible when thevehicle's charging cable is connected.
In other cases, the passenger compartmentcan be cooled for 3 minutes in warm weather.This function is started from the Parkingclimate tab in the center display's Climateview.
With the charging cable connected, precondition-ing can be started immediately or a timer functioncan start this procedure at a later time.
This feature utilizes several of the vehicle's sys-tems:
•The High Voltage Coolant Heater (HVCH)warms the hybrid battery and passengercompartment in cold weather.
•In warm weather, the ventilation system willattempt to cool the passenger compartmentto the current ambient temperature.
•In warm weather, the air conditioning systemwill cool the passenger compartment to acomfortable temperature.
•The electrically heated steering wheel andseats can be activated.
•Heating for the windshield, tailgate windowand door mirrors can be activated.
If preconditioning is used in warm weather, a cer-tain amount of water may condense under thevehicle, which is normal.
When preconditioning is used, this system willattempt to establish a comfortable temperature inthe passenger compartment but not necessarilythe temperature currently set in the climatesystem.

Maintaining a comfortable passenger
compartment climate
The climate in the passenger compartment canbe maintained even when the vehicle is parkedand the engine is turned off (e.g., if anyoneintends to remain in the vehicle).
This function can only be direct-started.
This function utilizes several of the vehicle's sys-tems:
•Residual heat from the engine is used helpkeep the passenger compartment warm incool temperatures.
•In warm weather, the ventilation system willattempt to cool the passenger compartmentto the current ambient temperature.
This function will not be activated if the vehicle islocked from the outside in order to avoid using
residual engine heat unnecessarily. This functionis primarily intended for use when the engine isnot running but someone remains in the vehicle.
Related information
•Starting and stopping preconditioning(p. 194)
•Activating/deactivating the climate comfortretaining function* (p. 191)
•Activating/deactivating the parking climatetimer (p. 191)
•Charging the hybrid battery (p. 413)
•Hybrid battery charging cable (p. 405)

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.191
Activating/deactivating the parkingclimate timer
With the vehicle's charging cable connected,the parking climate timer can be activated ordeactivated at any time.
The timer button in the Parking climate tab in Climateview
1. Open Climate view in the center display.
2.Tap Parking climate .
3.Activate/deactivate the timer by tapping thebutton to the right of the setting.
> The timer setting will be activated/deacti-vated and the indicator light in the buttonwill be on/off.

Related information
•Preconditioning timer (p. 192)
•Setting the parking climate (preconditioning)timer (p. 192)
•Hybrid battery charging cable (p. 405)
Activating/deactivating the climate
comfort retaining function*
This function helps keep the passenger com-partment comfortable if anyone remains in thevehicle after the engine has been switched off.
Button for retaining climate comfort in the Parkingclimate tab in Climate view
1. Open Climate view in the center display.
2.Tap Parking climate .
3.Tap Keep climate comfort.
>The function for retaining climate comfortin the passenger compartment will beactivated/deactivated and the indicatorlight in the button will be on/off.

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NOTE
•If there is not sufficient residual engineheat available, this function cannot bestarted
•This function will be turned off if the vehi-cle is locked from the outside in order toavoid using residual engine heat unnec-essarily. This function is primarilyintended for use when the engine is notrunning but someone remains in the vehi-cle
Preconditioning timer
The timer can be set to start preconditioning at apredetermined time.
The timer can store up to 8 preset times for:
•A time on a particular date
•A time on one or more days of the week, withor without the repeat function.

NOTE
Full preconditioning is only possible when thevehicle's charging cable is connected.
In other cases, the passenger compartmentcan be cooled for 3 minutes in warm weather.This function is started from the Parkingclimate tab in the center display's Climateview.

Related information
•Parking climate (preconditioning) (p. 189)
Setting the parking climate(preconditioning) timer
The parking climate (preconditioning) timer canbe activated or deactivated at any time. How-ever, the vehicle's changing cable must beconnected.
Adding a timer
Timer button in the center display's Parking climate tab
1. Open Climate view in the center display.
2.Tap Parking climate .

CLIMATE
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.194
Starting and stoppingpreconditioning
Preconditioning heats/cools the passenger com-partment prior to driving. Please note that thecharging cable must be connected.

Starting/stopping from the center
display
The preconditioning button in the Parking climate tabin Climate view.
1. Open Climate view in the center display.
2.Tap Parking climate .
The window for seat/steering wheel heating in Climateview's Parking climate tab
3. Tap the boxes to select if seat/steeringwheel heating is to be activated/deactivatedwhen preconditioning starts.
4.Tap Preconditioning.
>Preconditioning starts/stops and the indi-cator lights in the buttons will be on/off.

NOTE
Full preconditioning is only possible when thevehicle's charging cable is connected.
In other cases, the passenger compartmentcan be cooled for 3 minutes in warm weather.This function is started from the Parkingclimate tab in the center display's Climateview.
The vehicle's doors and windows should beclosed during preconditioning.
Starting from a cell phone *
Starting preconditioning and checking the cur-rent settings can be done from a cell phone withthe Volvo On Call mobile app. Preconditioningheats the passenger compartment to a comforta-ble temperature or cools the compartment to thecurrent ambient temperature.
If the vehicle is equipped with the optionalEngine Remote Start (ERS), the air conditioningcan be used to pre-cool the passenger compart-ment to a comfortable temperature.

Related information
•Setting the parking climate (preconditioning)timer (p. 192)
•Activating/deactivating the parking climatetimer (p. 191)
•Hybrid battery charging cable (p. 405)