HYBRID INFORMATION
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Charging current
Charging current is used to charge the hybrid
battery and precondition the vehicle. Charging is
performed by connecting a charging cable
between the vehicle's charging socket and a
120/240 V electrical socket (alternating cur-
rent).
When the charging cable is activated, a message
will be displayed in the instrument panel and an
indicator light in the vehicle's charging socket will
illuminate. Charging current is primarily used for
battery charging, but is also used for precondi-
tioning. The vehicle's start battery is charged
along with the hybrid battery.
CAUTION
Never detach the charging cable from the
120/240 V outlet (AC, alternating current)
while charging is in progress – the
120/240 V outlet could be damaged in such
circumstances. Always interrupt charging first
and then disconnect the charging cable – first
from the vehicle's charging socket and then
from the 120/240 V outlet.
NOTE
•
In extremely cold or hot weather, part of
the charging current is used to heat/cool
the hybrid battery and the passenger
compartment, resulting in a longer charg-
ing time.
•
The charging time is longer if precondi-
tioning has been selected. The time
required depends primarily on the ambi-
ent temperature.
Fuse
There are normally several 120/240 V power
consumers in one fuse circuit, which means that
more than one power consumer (e.g. lighting,
vacuum cleaner, electric drill, etc.) may use the
same fuse.
Related information
•
Charge cable (p. 411)
•
Charging status in the instrument panel
(p. 419)
•
Charging status in the vehicle's charging
socket (p. 417)
•
Starting and stopping preconditioning
(p. 225)
•
Stopping hybrid battery charging (p. 421)
Charge cable
The charging cable is used to recharge your
vehicle's hybrid battery.
The charging cable is stored in the storage compart-
ment on the right side of the trunk.
WARNING
Only use the charging cable provided with
your vehicle or a replacement cable pur-
chased from a Volvo retailer.
Specifications, charging cable
Compliance
SAE J1772
Ambient tempera-
ture
-32
ºC to 50 ºC (-25 ºF
till 122
ºF)