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Towing eye

Use the towing eye if the car shall tow another
vehicle. The towing eye is screwed into a threa-
ded socket behind a cover on the right-hand
side of the rear bumper.

NOTE

If the car is equipped with a towing bracket,
there is no rear mounting for a towing eye.

Fitting the towing eye

Take out the towing eye from the foam block
under the floor hatch in the cargo area.

Remove the cover - press on the marking
with a finger and, at the same time, fold out
the opposite side/corner using a coin or sim-
ilar.
> The cover pivots around its centre line and

can then be removed.

3. Screw the towing eye right in until it stops.

Tighten the towing eye firmly e.g. using the
wheel wrench

IMPORTANT

It is important that the towing eye is firmly
screwed into place - right in until it stops.

After use, unscrew the towing eye and return it to
its place.

Finish by refitting the cover onto the bumper.

Related information

•

Towing (p. 460)

•

Recovering the car (p. 461)

Towing

During towing, the car is towed by another vehi-
cle by means of a towline.

Towing a car with Twin Engine is not permitted
since this damages the electric motor. When
moving the car it must be transported raised up
with all the wheels on a recovery vehicle's plat-
form.

When towing another car

Towing a car requires a lot of energy - use the

AWD

drive mode. This then charges the hybrid

battery, in combination with improving the car's
driving characteristics and roadholding.

Find out the statutory maximum speed limit for
towing before the towing begins.

Jump starting

Do not tow the car to jump start the engine. Use
a donor battery if the starter battery is discharged
so much that the engine cannot be started; see
section "Jump starting with another battery".

IMPORTANT

The electric drive motor and the catalytic con-
verter may be damaged during attempts to
tow-start the car.

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Related information

•

Warning triangle (p. 546)

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Towing eye (p. 460)

•

Recovering the car (p. 461)

•

Using jump starting with another battery
(p. 417)

•

Ignition positions (p. 413)

Recovering the car

For recovery, the car is taken away with the help
of another vehicle.

Call a recovery service for recovery assistance.

The towing eye can be used to pull the car up
onto a recovery vehicle with a flatbed platform.

IMPORTANT

Note that cars with Twin Engine must always
be transported raised up with all the wheels
on the recovery vehicle's platform.

Applies to cars with level control

*: If the car is

equipped with air suspension, this must be disa-
bled before the car is raised. Deactivating the
function via the centre display.

1. Press

Settings

in the top view.

2. Press

My Car

Parking Brake and

Suspension

3. Select

Disable Leveling Control

The car's position and ground clearance deter-
mine whether it is possible to pull it up onto a
flatbed platform. If the slope of the recovery vehi-
cle's ramp is too steep, or if the ground clearance
under the car is inadequate, then the car may be
damaged if you try to pull it up. The car should
then be lifted using the recovery vehicle's lifting
device.

WARNING

No one/nothing is allowed to remain behind

the recovery vehicle while the car pulled up

onto the flatbed platform.

Related information

•

Towing (p. 460)

•

Towing eye (p. 460)

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Charging the hybrid battery

In addition to the fuel tank, as in a conventional
car, the car is equipped with a rechargeable bat-
tery - a so-called hybrid battery of the lithium-ion
type.

The hybrid battery is charged using a charging
cable with control unit, which is located in a stor-
age compartment in the cargo area, see the sec-
tion "Charging cable".

NOTE

Volvo recommends a charging cable in
accordance with IEC 62196 and IEC 61851
which supports temperature monitoring.

The time it takes for the hybrid battery to be
charged is dependent on the charging current
that is used.

NOTE

The capacity of the hybrid battery decreases
slightly with age and use, which may result in
increased use of the petrol engine and
thereby slightly increased fuel consumption.

Charging of the car's hybrid battery is indicated in
three ways:

•

Different indicators on the charging cable's
control unit.

•

Indicator lamp in the car's charging socket.

•

A gauge on the instrument panel also shows
the battery's charge level.

While the hybrid battery is being charged, charg-
ing is also in progress for the car's starter battery.

If the hybrid battery's temperature is below
-10

ºC or above 40 ºC then it may mean that

some of the car's functions are changed or
unavailable because the capacity of the hybrid
batteries is reduced outside this temperature
range.

Electric operation is not possible if the tempera-
ture of the battery is too low or too high. If drive
mode PURE is then selected, the combustion
engine starts. Read more in the section "Drive
modes".

Charging with fixed control unit in
accordance with mode 3

In certain markets the control unit is installed
within a charging station connected to the mains
power circuit. In which case, the charging cable
has no control unit of its own. Instead, it has a
special connector to be used to connect the

charging cable to the charging station. Follow the
instructions at the charging station.

Charging with the petrol engine

The car generates current to the battery and the battery

is charged, e.g. when the brake pedal is pressed gently

or during engine braking down a hill.

The hybrid battery can also be charged by the
car's engine. The hybrid battery is recharged dur-
ing gentle braking with the brake pedal.

The hybrid battery is also recharged during
engine braking in gear position B when e.g. trav-
elling downhill.

Read more in the sections "Gear positions for
automatic gearbox" and "Hybrid related informa-
tion in the driver display".

European standard - EN 61851-1.

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Related information

•

Charging current (p. 463)

•

Charging cable (p. 464)

•

Status indication in the charging cable's con-
trol unit (p. 467)

•

Charge status (p. 473)

•

Gear positions for automatic gearbox
(p. 419)

•

Preparation for charging the hybrid battery
(p. 470)

•

Long-term storage of vehicles with hybrid
batteries (p. 476)

•

Drive modes (p. 425)

Charging current

Charging current is used for charging the hybrid
battery as well as preconditioning of the car. The
charging cable between the car's charging input
socket and a 230 VAC socket

can be set for

different current intensity loads (6-16 A) using
the control unit.

When the charging cable is activated, the driver
display shows a message and a lamp is illumi-
nated in the car's charging input socket (see sec-
tion "Charge status"). The charging current is
mainly used for battery charging, but is also used
for preconditioning the car. When the car's hybrid
battery is charged, the starter battery is also
charged.

IMPORTANT

Never unplug the charging cable from the
230 VAC socket while charging is in progress
- there is then a risk of damaging the
230 VAC socket.

Always stop charging first before unplugging
the charging cable from the car's charging
input socket and then from the 230 VAC
socket.

Charging time varies with the amperage setting
on the control unit. The following charging times

apply to optimal charging, i.e. when no climate
control function or other load is affecting charg-
ing. If charging time seems long, it should be
investigated.

Current intensity (A)

Charging time (hours)

3.5

2,5

Maximum charging current may vary depending on market.

NOTE

•

If the weather is very hot or very cold,
some of the charging current is used to
heat/cool the hybrid battery and the pas-
senger compartment, which results in a
longer charging time.

•

The charging time is extended if precon-
ditioning has been selected. The time
required depends mainly on the outside
temperature.

The voltage in the socket may vary depending on market.

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Charging cable plug and charging input socket.

Normally several 230 VAC consumers are
included in a fuse circuit, so additional consum-
ers (e.g. lighting, vacuum cleaner, electric drill,
etc.) can be on the same fuse.

Example 1

If the car is connected to a 230 VAC/10 A
socket and the control unit is set at 16 A, then
the car will attempt to draw 16 A from the
230 VAC mains power circuit - after a while the
overloaded 10 A fuse for the socket will be trip-
ped and battery charging stopped.

In which case, reset the fuse for the socket and
select a lower charging current on the control
unit, see section "Preparation for charging the
hybrid battery".

Example 2

If the car is connected to a 230 VAC/10 A
socket and the control unit is set at 10 A, then
the car will draw 10 A from the 230 VAC mains
power circuit. If additional consumers are con-
nected to the same socket (or another socket in
the same fuse circuit) then there is a risk that the
fuse for the socket/fuse socket will be overloa-
ded and triggered, at which point battery charg-
ing is stopped.

In such cases, reset the fuse for the socket/fuse
circuit and select a lower charging current on the
control unit - or disconnect other consumers
from the socket/fuse circuit.

Example 3

If the car is connected to a 230 VAC/10 A
socket and the control unit is set at 6 A, then the
car will only draw 6 A from the 230 VAC mains
power circuit. Battery charging will of course take
longer, but then additional consumers can be
connected at the same time to the same socket/
fuse circuit as long as the total load does not
exceed the capacity of the socket/fuse circuit.

Related information

•

Starting/stopping preconditioning (p. 209)

•

Preparation for charging the hybrid battery
(p. 470)

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Charge status (p. 473)

Charging cable

The charging cable with its control unit is used
to charge the car's hybrid battery. Use a charg-
ing cable recommended by Volvo.

The charging cable is located in the storage compart-

ment under the cargo area's floor hatch.

WARNING

Only use the charging cable provided with

your car or a replacement cable recom-

mended by Volvo.

Specifications, charging cable

Enclosure class

IP67

Ambient temperature

-32

ºC to +50 ºC

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WARNING

•

The charging cable has a built-in circuit
breaker. Charging must only take place
with grounded and approved sockets.

•

Children should be kept under supervi-
sion when the charging cable is con-
nected.

•

High voltage in the charging cable. Con-
tact with high voltage can cause death or
serious personal injury.

•

The charging cable must not be used if
any part of it is damaged - there is then
the risk of electric shock and serious per-
sonal injury.

•

A damaged or inoperative charging cable
must only be repaired by a workshop - an
authorised Volvo workshop is recom-
mended.

•

Always position the charging cable so
that it will not be driven over, stepped on,
tripped over or damaged in some other
way, or cause personal injury.

•

Disconnect the charger from the wall out-
let before cleaning it.

•

Never connect the charging cable to an
extension cord or a multiple plug socket.

•

If the hybrid battery needs to be replaced,
this may only be done by a workshop – an
authorised Volvo workshop is recom-
mended.

See also the manufacturer's instructions for

using the charging cable and its components.

IMPORTANT

Never unplug the charging cable from the
230 VAC socket while charging is in progress
- there is then a risk of damaging the
230 VAC socket.

Always stop charging first before unplugging
the charging cable from the car's charging
input socket and then from the 230 VAC
socket.

IMPORTANT

Clean the charging cable with a clean cloth,
moistened with water or a mild detergent. Do
not use chemicals or solvents. Do not
immerse the charging cable in water.

Control unit

Control unit indicators and controls.

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Indicator shows selected charging current

The symbol illuminates when the charging
cable is plugged into a 230 VAC socket

Pushbuttons to increase/decrease the
charging current.
The symbol illuminates when the charging
cable is plugged into the car's charging input
socket.

NOTE

The charging cable will remember the last
setting of the charging current. It is therefore
important to adjust the setting if another
230 VAC socket is used at the next charging.

IMPORTANT

Multiple plugs, extension cables, overvoltage
protection or similar devices must not be
used together with the charging cable since
this may involve a risk of fire, electric shocks,
etc.

An adapter between the 230 VAC socket and
charging cable may only be used if the
adapter is approved in accordance with IEC
61851 and IEC 62196.

Related information

•

Status indication in the charging cable's con-
trol unit (p. 467)

•

Ground fault breaker in the charging cable
(p. 469)

•

Temperature monitoring of the charging
cable (p. 469)

•

Charging the hybrid battery (p. 462)

Maximum charging current may vary depending on market.

The voltage in the socket may vary depending on market.

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Control unit indicators

Status

Specification

Recommended action

The indicator for charging current (1) is
extinguished. The car symbol (4) illumi-
nates with a constant green glow.

Standby

•

The charging cable is connected to the car.

•

Charging is possible but has not yet been
activated by the electronics in the car.

Wait until the battery is fully charged.

Existing charge current is shown by a
green indicator (1). The car symbol (4)
illuminates with a constant green glow.

Charging in
progress.

•

The car's electronics have started charging.

•

Charging in progress.

Wait until the battery is fully charged.

The indicator for charging current (1) is
extinguished. The car symbol (4) flashes
red.

Charging is not
possible.

•

There is a communication error between
the control unit and the car.

•

The ventilation for the car's electronics is
not adequate, not activated or defective.

1. Check all connections or use another

230 VAC socket.

2. Restart the battery charging.

The car symbol (4) illuminates with a con-
stant red glow.

Charging is not
possible.

•

The ground fault breaker on the charging
cable has triggered.

1. Unplug the charging cable from the

230 VAC socket.

2. The ground fault breaker is reset and

the unit restarts.

3. If the problem persists - consult a

qualified professional

The indicator for charging current (1) and
the house symbol (2) flash red.

Charging is not
possible.

Temperature monitoring has triggered for the
230 VAC socket.

Restart charging. If the problem persists -
consult a qualified professional.

Related information

•

Charge status (p. 473)

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Ground fault breaker in the

charging cable

The control unit for the charging cable charging
cable has a built-in ground fault breaker that pro-
tects the car and the user from electric shocks
caused by system faults.

If the control module's built-in ground fault
breaker is tripped then the car symbol illuminates
with red constant glow - check the 230 VAC
socket.

WARNING

Charging the hybrid battery must only take

place with grounded and approved 230 VAC

sockets. If the capacity for the socket or fuse

circuit is unknown, ask a licensed electrician

to check the capacity. Charging above the

capacity of a fuse circuit may lead to fire or

damage the fuse circuit.

IMPORTANT

The ground fault breaker does not protect the
230 VAC socket/electrical installation.

Related information

•

Charging cable (p. 464)

Temperature monitoring of the

charging cable

For the car's hybrid battery to be charged safely
every time, the control unit for the charging cable
and the plug have built-in monitoring devices for
the temperature.

Temperature monitoring takes place in the con-
trol unit and the plug.

NOTE

Volvo recommends a charging cable in
accordance with IEC 62196 and IEC 61851
which supports temperature monitoring.

Monitoring in the control unit

Charging is switched off if the temperature of the
control unit is too high. This is to protect the
electronics. This may take place at a high outer
temperature, for example, and/or when strong
sunlight shines directly on the control unit.

Monitoring at the plug

If the temperature at the power source to which
the charging cable is connected is too high, the
charging current is reduced. If the temperature
exceeds a critical level, charging is stopped com-
pletely.

IMPORTANT

If the temperature monitoring has automati-
cally lowered the charging current repeatedly
and charging has been interrupted then the
cause of the overheating must be investiga-
ted and rectified.

Related information

•

Charging cable (p. 464)

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Preparation for charging the hybrid

battery

Before starting to charge the car's hybrid bat-
tery, a number of preparations need to be made.

WARNING

•

The hybrid battery must only be charged
at maximum permitted charging current
or lower in accordance with applicable
local and national recommendations for
hybrid charging from 230 VAC sockets/
plugs.

•

Charging the hybrid battery must only
take place from an approved grounded
230 VAC socket

or from a charging

station with a loose charging cable (Mode
3) supplied by Volvo.

•

The control unit's ground fault breaker
protects the car, but there may still be a
risk of overloading the 230 VAC mains
power circuit.

•

Avoid visible worn or damaged mains
sockets since they may lead to fire dam-
age and/or personal injury if used.

•

Never use an extension cable.

•

Never use an adapter.

WARNING

Replacing the hybrid battery must only be per-

formed by a workshop - an authorised Volvo

workshop is recommended.

Before charging

IMPORTANT

•

The charging cable and its associated
parts should not be swamped or
immersed in water.

•

Avoid exposing the control unit and its
plug to direct sunlight. In such cases, the
overheating protection in the plug is at
risk of reducing or interrupting the charg-
ing of the hybrid battery.

IMPORTANT

•

Check that the 230 VAC socket has ade-
quate power capacity for charging elec-
tric vehicles - in the event of uncertainty,
the socket must be checked by a quali-
fied professional.

•

If the socket has unknown power
capacity - use the lowest level on the
control unit.

On the charging cable's control unit, set the
required charging current 6-16 A

. On delivery,

the lowest possible charging current is preset.

Opening/closing the hatch for the
charging input socket

First unlock the car with the remote control key.

Press in the rear section of the cover and
release.

Open the cover.

Pull away the cover for the charging input
socket and secure it in the holder inside the
cover. Make sure that the cover's rubber
straps are bent downwards in order to pre-
vent the cover coming off from the holder.

Or equivalent sockets with a different voltage, depending on market.

Maximum charging current may vary depending on market.

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Close the cover for the charging input socket in
reverse order.

NOTE

Since the boot lid/tailgate is locked while
driving, the car must be unlocked again for
the boot lid/tailgate to be opened.

Related information

•

Start charging the hybrid battery (p. 471)

•

Charging the hybrid battery (p. 462)

•

Stop charging of hybrid battery (p. 475)

Start charging the hybrid battery

The car's hybrid battery is charged with a charg-
ing cable between the car and a 230 VAC
socket

Only use the charging cable supplied with the
car or a replacement cable recommended by
Volvo.

IMPORTANT

Never connect the charging cable when there
is a risk of thunderstorm or lightning strike.

NOTE

Volvo recommends a charging cable in
accordance with IEC 62196 and IEC 61851
which supports temperature monitoring.

Take the charging cable out from the storage
compartment under the cargo area floor. Note

that the car must be switched off prior to charg-
ing.

Connect the charging cable to a 230 VAC
socket. Never use an extension cable.

2. Set the correct charging current (for current

230 VAC socket) on the control unit.

The voltage in the socket may vary depending on market.

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Open the charging hatch and undo the
charging input socket cover. Remove the
charging handle's protective cover and then
press the handle the whole way into the
socket for the car.

Clamp the charging handle's cover in place
as illustrated.

IMPORTANT

To avoid damage to the paint, e.g. in the event
of high winds, position the charging handle's
protective cover so that it does not touch the
car.

5. The charging cable's charging handle is fas-

tened/locked in, and charging starts within
5 seconds. When charging has started, the
LED lamp in the charging input socket
flashes with a green glow. The driver display
shows the remaining estimated charging
time or whether charging is not working as
intended. Read more in the section "Charge
status".

Battery charging can be interrupted for a
while if the car is unlocked:

•

and the door is opened - charging restarts
within a few minutes.

•

without the door being opened - the car is
relocked automatically. Charging restarts
after 1 minute.

NOTE

Charge status is shown in the driver display,
amongst other things. If it is not used for a
while then it is dimmed. Reactivate the display
by means of one of the following:

•

depress the brake pedal

•

open one of the doors

•

set the car in ignition position I by turning
the START knob clockwise and releasing.

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IMPORTANT

Never unplug the charging cable from the
230 VAC socket while charging is in progress
- there is then a risk of damaging the
230 VAC socket.

Always stop charging first before unplugging
the charging cable from the car's charging
input socket and then from the 230 VAC
socket.

Condensation from the air conditioning may drip
under the car during charging. This is normal and
takes place due to cooling of the hybrid battery.

Related information

•

Stop charging of hybrid battery (p. 475)

•

Charging the hybrid battery (p. 462)

•

Charge status (p. 473)

•

Status indication in the charging cable's con-
trol unit (p. 467)

Charge status

Charge status is shown in an LED lamp in the
car's charging input socket and in the driver dis-
play, amongst others.

Indication in the charging input socket's
LED lamp

LED lamp location in the car's charging input socket.

The LED lamp shows the existing status while
charging is in progress. If the LED lamp does not
illuminate, check that the cable is firmly plugged
into the wall socket and the socket in the car.
The white, red or yellow lamps are activated when
the passenger compartment lighting is switched
on - they remain switched on for a while after the
passenger compartment lighting has been
switched off.

LED lamp's
glow

Specification

White

LED light.

Yellow

Waiting mode

- waiting for

charging to start.

Flashing green

Charging in progress

Green

Charging complete

Red

A fault has arisen.

For example, after a door has been opened or if the charging

cable's plug is not locked in.

The slower the flashing, the closer to fully charged.

Extinguishes after a while.

Charge status in the driver display

The driver display shows the status for charging
with both image and text. The information is
shown for as long as the driver display is operat-
ing.

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NOTE

Charge status is shown in the driver display,
amongst other things. If it is not used for a
while then it is dimmed. Reactivate the display
by means of one of the following:

•

depress the brake pedal

•

open one of the doors

•

set the car in ignition position I by turning
the START knob clockwise and releasing.

Image

Message

Specifica-
tion

Fully
charged at:
[Time]

shown
together
with an ani-
mation with
blue pulsat-
ing light
through the
charging
cable.

Charging
continues
and an
approxi-
mate time
for when
the battery
is estimated
to be fully
charged is
shown.

The text

Charging
complete

shown. An
illustration of
the car is
shown with
an LED indi-
cator at the
charging
input socket
that illumi-
nates in
green.

The battery
is fully
charged.

Image

Message

Specifica-
tion

The text

Charging
error

shown. The
LED indica-
tor at the
charging
input socket
illuminates in
red.

A fault has
occurred,
check the
connection
of the
charging
cable to the
car's charg-
ing input
socket and
to the
230 VAC
socket

The voltage in the socket may vary depending on market.

Related information

•

Charging the hybrid battery (p. 462)

•

Stop charging of hybrid battery (p. 475)

•

Charging cable (p. 464)

•

Status indication in the charging cable's con-
trol unit (p. 467)

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Stop charging of hybrid battery

Finish charging by unlocking the car, unplugging
the charging cable from the car's charging input
socket and then from the 230 VAC socket

NOTE

Always unlock the car so that charging is
stopped before the connection to the
230 VAC socket is unplugged. Note that the
charging cable must be unplugged from the
car's charging input socket before being
unplugged from the 230 VAC socket, partly
to avoid damage to the system and partly to
avoid stopping the charging unintentionally.

Unlock the car with the remote control key -
charging is finished and the charging cable's
locked plug releases/is unlocked.

Unplug the cable from the car's charging
input socket, refit the charging input socket's
cover and close the hatch.

Unplug the cable from the 230 VAC socket.

Return the charging cable to the storage
compartment under the cargo area floor.

The charging cable is locked
automatically

If the charging cable is not unplugged from the
charging input socket, it is locked in again auto-

matically shortly after unlocking in order to maxi-
mise charging and range, as well as to facilitate
preconditioning prior to the journey. The charging
cable can be unplugged again if the car is
unlocked using the remote control key. For cars
with Passive Entry

*, you can lock and unlock

using the handle again.

Related information

•

Charging cable (p. 464)

•

Charge status (p. 473)

•

Start charging the hybrid battery (p. 471)

The voltage in the socket may vary depending on market.

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