hood release VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE HYBRID 2017 Owners Manual

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STARTING AND DRIVING
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11. Start the engine in your vehicle. If the vehicledoes not start, allow an additional10 minutes of charging time and then try tostart the engine again.

NOTE
During normal starts, the electric motor is pri-oritized and the gasoline engine will not start.This means that when the start knob hasbeen turned toward START and released, theelectric motor is activated ("started") and thevehicle is ready to be driven. The warning andinformation symbols in the instrument panelwill go out and the chosen theme will be dis-played to indicate that the electric motor hasbeen activated.

CAUTION
Do not touch the jumper cable connectionswhile the vehicle is being started. This couldgenerate sparks.
12. After the vehicle has started, carefullyremove the jumper cables in reverse order,beginning with the black one.
Ensure that the black jumper cable's clampsdo not come in contact with the vehicle's orthe auxiliary battery's positive terminals orthe red jumper cable's clamps while it is con-nected.
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related accesso-ries contain lead and lead compounds, chemi-cals known to the state of California to causecancer and reproductive harm. Wash handsafter handling.

WARNING
•Do not connect the jumper cable to anypart of the fuel system or to any movingparts. Avoid touching hot manifolds.
•Batteries generate hydrogen gas, whichis flammable and explosive.
•Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do notallow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin,fabrics or painted surfaces. If contactoccurs, flush the affected area immedi-ately with water. Obtain medical helpimmediately if eyes are affected.
•Never expose the battery to open flameor electric spark.
•Do not smoke near the battery.
•Failure to follow the instructions for jumpstarting can lead to injury.

Related information
•Ignition modes (p. 400)
•Starting the engine (p. 402)
•Turning the engine off (p. 404)
•Start battery (p. 512)
•Opening and closing the hood (p. 539)
•Charging the hybrid battery (p. 413)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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Opening and closing the hood
The hood is opened by releasing it from the pas-senger compartment and then by using the han-dle under the front edge of the hood.

Opening
With the hood completely closed, pull thecontrol (located to the left of the brakepedal).
Turn the handle under the front edge of thehood counterclockwise to release it from thelock and lift.

Warning–hood not closed
When the hood lock has been com-pletely released, this symbol and agraphic will illuminate in the instrumentpanel and an audible signal will begiven. If the vehicle begins to roll, the audible sig-nal will be repeated several times.
For additional information about this symbol, seealso the article "Door and seat belt reminders."

NOTE
If the warning symbol remains on or if theaudible signal is given even if the hood iscompletely closed and locked, consult atrained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Closing
1. Press down the hood until it begins to closedue to its own weight.
2. When the handle under the front edge of thehood is in the lock, press down on the hoodto close it completely.

WARNING
•Be sure the hood is completely unob-structed while it is being closed.
•Check that the hood locks properly whenclosed. It must audibly lock on both sides.
•Never drive if the hood is not completelyclosed and locked.
•While driving, if there are any indicationsthat the hood is not locked in the closedposition, stop safely as soon as possibleand close it completely.