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Planning your driving

It is important to plan carefully when driving in

electric mode in order to achieve the longest

possible driving distance.

Utilise electric operation as much as possible:

•

Find out where the charging stations are

located.

•

Prioritise choosing a parking space with a

charging station.

•

Balance electricity consumption with the

accelerator pedal, and by these means

use the advantages of the electric motor.

WARNING

Remember that the car does not emit any

engine noise when it is only powered by

the electric motor and may therefore be

difficult to notice by children, pedestrians,

cyclists and animals. This applies in partic-

ular at low speeds, such as in car parks.

NOTE

Make a habit of always starting a journey

with fully-charged hybrid battery.

Driving techniques
The electric motor acts as both engine and

alternator. During braking (p. 274) the brake

force is used to recharge the hybrid battery

(p. 292) - energy that otherwise would have

been lost as heat energy.

Here is some advice that reduces power con-

sumption (allowing longer possible mileage)

without the need for travelling time to

increase or driving pleasure to decrease.

•

Do not hold the car stationary on a hill

with the accelerator pedal. Use the foot

brake instead.

•

Use engine braking and smooth operation

of the foot brake when braking - this

recharges the hybrid battery and extends

the possible mileage with the electric

motor.

•

High speed increases power consump-

tion considerably due to increased wind

resistance - doubling speed increases

wind resistance 4 times.

•

Maintain the car regularly - follow Volvo's

recommended service intervals.

•

Towing another car consumes a lot of

electricity - use the AWD mode. This then

charges the hybrid battery, in combina-

tion with improving the car's driving cha-

racteristics and roadholding, see Drive

system - drive modes (p. 263).

Outside temperature
The electric motor, electronics and batteries

work best at approx. 25 °C. When the car is

connected to an electrical socket it is condi-

tioned (p. 136) to its optimal temperature

range. If the car is started in cold weather or

goes beyond its permitted temperature range

while driving then the fuel heater starts and, if

required, the internal combustion engine

starts automatically so that heating takes

place. The car can be driven electrically but

with reduced power if the temperature

becomes too low.
Similarly, the system may need to be cooled

down when driving in hot conditions.

NOTE

If the outside temperature drops extremely

low then the diesel engine will always be

running.

Power consumers
The more power consumers in the car that

are switched on (e.g. stereo, electrically

heated windows, door mirrors, seats, etc.) the

higher the energy consumption.

Related information

•

Economical driving (p. 292)

•

Winter driving (p. 285)

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Driving in water

Fording means that the car is driven through a

water-covered roadway. Fording must be car-

ried out with great caution.

The car can be driven through water at a

maximum depth of 25 cm at a maximum

speed of 10 km/h. Extra caution should be

exercised when passing through flowing

water.
During driving in water, maintain a low speed

and do not stop the car. When the water has

been passed, depress the brake pedal lightly

and check that full brake function is achieved.

Water and mud for example can make the

brake linings wet resulting in delayed brake

function.

•

Clean the electric contacts of the electric

engine block heater* and trailer coupling

after driving in water and mud.

•

Do not let the car stand with water over

the sills for any long period of time - this

could cause electrical malfunctions.

IMPORTANT

Engine damage can occur if water enters

the air filter.
In depths greater than 25 cm, water could

enter the transmission. This reduces the

lubricating ability of the oils and shortens

the service life of these systems.
Damage to any component, engine, trans-

mission, turbocharger, differential or its

internal components caused by flooding,

hydrostatic locking or oil shortage, is not

covered by the warranty.
In the event of the engine stalling in water,

do not try restart - tow the car from the

water to a workshop - an authorised Volvo

workshop is recommended. Risk of engine

breakdown.

Related information

•

Recovery (p. 311)

•

Towing (p. 310)

Overheating

Under special conditions, for example hard

driving in hilly terrain and hot climate, there is

a risk that the engine and drive system may

overheat - in particular with a heavy load.

For information about overheating when driv-

ing with a trailer, see Driving with a trailer*

(p. 303).

•

Remove any auxiliary lamps from in front

of the grille when driving in hot climates.

•

If the temperature in the engine's cooling

system is too high then a warning symbol

is illuminated in the combined instrument

panel's information display and a text

message

High engine temperature

Stop safely

is shown there - stop the car

in a safe way and allow the engine to run

at idling speed for several minutes in

order to cool down.

•

If the text message

High engine

temperature Turn off engine

Engine

coolant level low Stop safely

is shown

then the engine must be switched off

after stopping the car.

•

In the event of overheating in the gearbox

a built-in protection function is activated

which, amongst other things, illuminates

a warning symbol in the combined instru-

ment panel, and its display shows the

text message

Transmission hot Reduce

speed

Transmission hot Stop safely

Wait for cooling

- follow the recommen-

dation given and lower the speed and

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stop the car in a safe way and allow the

engine to run at idling speed for a few

minutes in order to allow the gearbox to

cool down.

•

If the car overheats, the air conditioning

may be switched off temporarily.

•

Do not turn the engine off immediately

you stop after a hard drive.

NOTE

It is normal for the engine's cooling fan to

operate for a time after the engine has

been switched off.

Driving with open tailgate/boot lid

When driving with the tailgate open, toxic

exhaust fumes can be sucked into the car

through the cargo area.

WARNING

Do not drive with an open tailgate! Toxic

exhaust fumes could be drawn into the car

through the cargo area.

Related information

•

Loading (p. 151)

Overload - starter battery

The electrical functions in the car load the

starter battery (p. 367) to varying degrees.

Avoid using the key position II (p. 81) when

the engine is switched off. Instead use posi-

tion I - which uses less power.

Also, be aware of different accessories that

load the electrical system. Do not use func-

tions which use a lot of power when the

engine is switched off. Examples of such

functions are:

•

ventilation fan

•

headlamps

•

windscreen wiper

•

audio system (high volume).

If the starter battery voltage is low then the

combined instrument panel's information dis-

play shows the text

Low battery charge

Power save mode

. The energy-saving func-

tion then shuts down certain functions or

reduces certain functions such as the ventila-

tion fan and/or audio system.

–

In which case, charge the starter battery

by starting the engine and then running it

for at least 15 minutes - starter battery

charging is more effective during driving

than running the engine at idling speed

while stationary.

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Before a long journey

Before a long journey, it makes good sense to

go through the following points:

•

Check that the engine is working normally

and that fuel consumption (p. 407) is nor-

mal.

•

Make sure that there are no leaks (fuel, oil

or other fluid).

•

Check all bulbs and tyre tread depths.

•

Carrying a warning triangle (p. 323) is a

legal requirement in certain countries.

Related information

•

Engine oil - checking and filling (p. 353)

•

Changing wheels - removing wheels

(p. 319)

•

Lamp replacement - general (p. 357)

Winter driving

For winter driving it is important to perform

certain checks in order to ensure that the car

can be driven safely.

Check the following in particular before the

cold season:

•

The engine coolant (p. 354) must contain

at least 50% glycol. This mixture protects

the engine against frost erosion down to

approximately –35 °C. To achieve opti-

mum antifreeze protection, different types

of glycol must not be mixed.

•

The fuel tank must be kept filled to pre-

vent condensation.

•

Engine oil viscosity is important. Oils with

lower viscosity (thinner oils) facilitate star-

ting in cold weather and also reduce fuel

consumption while the engine is cold. For

more information on suitable oils, see

Engine oil - adverse driving conditions

(p. 400).

IMPORTANT

Low viscosity oil must not be used for hard

driving or in hot weather.

•

The condition of the starter battery and

charge level must be inspected. Cold

weather places great demands on the

starter battery and its capacity is reduced

by the cold.

•

Use washer fluid (p. 366) to avoid ice

forming in the washer fluid reservoir.

To achieve optimum roadholding Volvo rec-

ommends using winter tyres on all wheels if

there is a risk of snow or ice.

NOTE

The use of winter tyres is a legal require-

ment in certain countries. Studded tyres

are not permitted in all countries.

Slippery driving conditions
Practise driving on slippery surfaces under

controlled conditions to learn how the car

reacts.

Related information

•

Winter driving (p. 285)

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Range for electric operation

The car's range for electric operation is

dependent on several factors, such as the

number of consumers that are switched on.

Power consumers
In order to achieve the longest possible mile-

age for electric operation, the driver of an

electric car also has to think about saving

current (p. 293). The more consumers there

are (stereo, electric heating in windows/

mirrors/seats, very cold air from the climate

control system, etc.) that are switched on -

the shorter the potential mileage.
To specify the range for electric operation,

see Range - specification (p. 409).

NOTE

In addition to high power output in the

passenger compartment, high speed, sud-

den acceleration, heavy loads and uphill

gradients can also reduce the possible

driving distance.

Longer periods of inactive time
During normal hybrid battery charging

(p. 292) some of the charging current is used

to keep the car's drive system ready to drive,

mainly to control the hybrid battery's tem-

perature. If the car is not being used for a few

days then energy can be saved by not star-

ting preconditioning. If the car is not used for

a long time, the hybrid battery performs best

if the car is parked in a cool place. For further

information about what to consider during

longer periods of inactive time, see Long-

term storage - points to remember (p. 302).

Related information

•

Planning your driving (p. 282)

Fuel filler flap - Opening/closing

The fuel filler flap can be opened/closed as

follows:

Opening/closing the fuel filler flap

Open the fuel filler flap using the button on

the lighting panel - the flap opens when the

button is released.

In the combined instrument panel's

display the arrow on the symbol indi-

cates which side of the car the fuel cap is

located.

•

Close the fuel filler flap by pressing it in

until a click confirms that it is closed.

Related information

•

Filling up with fuel (p. 287)

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Fuel filler flap - manual opening

The fuel filler flap can be opened manually

when electric opening from the passenger

compartment is not possible.

1. Open/remove the side hatch in the cargo

area (same side as fuel filler flap).

2. Expand/open a perforated section in the

isolation and locate a green cord with

handle.

3. Pull the cord gently straight back until the

fuel filler flap folds out with a "click".

IMPORTANT

Pull the wire gently - minimal force is

required to disengage the hatch lock.

Related information

•

Filling up with fuel (p. 287)

Filling up with fuel

Important things to consider when refuelling.

Opening/closing the fuel cap

The fuel filler cap can be attached onto the flap.

A certain overpressure may arise in the tank

in the event of high outside temperatures.

Open the cap slowly.

•

After refuelling - refit the cap and turn it

until one or more clicking sounds are

heard.

Filling up with fuel

•

Do not overfill the tank but fill until the

pump nozzle cuts out.

NOTE

Excess fuel in the tank can overflow in hot

weather.

Filling with a fuel can

When filling with a fuel can, use the funnel

located under the floor hatch in the cargo

area.
Make sure you insert the funnel's pipe firmly

into the filler pipe. The filler pipe has an open-

able cover and the funnel's pipe must be slid

past the cover before filling can begin.

Related information

•

Fuel filler flap - manual opening (p. 287)

•

Fuel - handling (p. 288)

Only applies to cars with diesel engine.

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Fuel - handling

Fuel of a lower quality than that recom-

mended by Volvo must not be used as engine

power and fuel consumption is negatively

affected.

WARNING

Always avoid inhaling fuel vapour and get-

ting fuel splashes in the eyes.
In the event of fuel in the eyes, remove any

contact lenses and rinse the eyes in plenty

of water for at least 15 minutes and seek

medical attention.
Never swallow fuel. Fuels such as petrol,

bioethanol and mixtures of them and die-

sel are highly toxic and could cause per-

manent injury or be fatal if swallowed.

Seek medical attention immediately if fuel

has been swallowed.

WARNING

Fuel which spills onto the ground can be

ignited.
Switch off the fuel-driven heater before

starting to refuel.
Never carry an activated mobile phone

when refuelling. The ring signal could

cause spark build-up and ignite petrol

fumes, leading to fire and injury.

IMPORTANT

Mixing different types of fuel

or the use

of fuel that is not recommended invalid-

ates Volvo's warranties, as well as any

supplementary service agreements, and

this applies to all engines. NOTE: Does not

apply to cars with engines adapted for

driving on ethanol fuel (E85).

NOTE

Extreme weather conditions, driving with a

trailer or driving at high altitudes in combi-

nation with fuel grade are factors that

could affect the car's performance.

Related information

•

Economical driving (p. 292)

•

Fuel - diesel (p. 288)

•

Diesel particle filter (DPF) (p. 291)

•

Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions

(p. 407)

•

Fuel tank - volume (p. 406)

Fuel - diesel

Diesel is used as fuel.

Only use diesel fuel from well-known produc-

ers. Never use fuel of dubious quality. Diesel

fuel must fulfil the EN 590 and/or SS 155435

standards. Diesel engines are sensitive to

contaminants in the fuel, such as metals and

a high volume of sulphur for example.
At low temperatures (-6 °C to -40 °C), a par-

affin precipitate may form in the diesel fuel,

which may lead to ignition problems. Special

diesel fuel designed for low temperatures

around freezing point is available from the

major oil companies. This fuel is less viscous

at low temperatures and reduces the risk of

paraffin precipitate.
The risk of condensation in the fuel tank is

reduced if the tank is kept well filled. When

refuelling, check that the area around the fuel

filler pipe is clean. Avoid spilling fuel onto the

paintwork. Wash off any spillage with deter-

gent and water.

Only applies to mixing petrol and ethanol fuel.

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IMPORTANT

Diesel fuel must:

•

fulfil the EN 590 and/or SS 155435

standards

•

have a sulphur content not exceeding

10 mg/kg

•

have a maximum of 7 vol % FAME

(Fatty Acid Methyl Ester).

IMPORTANT

Diesel type fuels that must not be used:

•

Special additives

•

Marine diesel fuel

•

Heating oil

•

FAME

(Fatty Acid Methyl Ester) and

vegetable oil.

These fuels do not fulfil the requirements in

accordance with Volvo recommendations

and generate increased wear and engine

damage that is not covered by the Volvo

warranty.

Limitation due to low outside
temperature
To avoid the risk of paraffin precipitate (see

previous section) in the diesel fuel due to low

thermal resistance, the car has a market-

dependent function which automatically limits

the option of using electric operation with the

PURE or HYBRID drive mode in low temper-

atures. If such a situation occurs then the die-

sel engine will be running the whole time.
Diesel fuel thermal resistance is a measure of

the usefulness of the fuel at low tempera-

tures. Normally, the diesel fuel's thermal

properties are adapted to the climate zone

and season in which it is distributed and sold.
The automatic limitation in low temperatures

increases gradually depending on the age of

the fuel in the tank. When the car has recently

been refuelled there is no limitation, but it

increases the older the fuel in the tank

becomes, counted in months.
The purpose of the function is, in low outside

temperatures, to allow the car to consume

fuel at such a rate that fresh fuel - with the

correct thermal resistance - can/must be

added before the critical temperature for the

current fuel is reached.

Fuel age
Old diesel fuel (from approx. 5 months and

older) in combination with condensation can,

in some circumstances, lead to algal and

bacterial growth in the fuel system and/or oxi-

dation of the fuel with the risk of operational

disruption as a result.
To avoid such problems, the car has a built-in

function which checks the age of the fuel. In

connection with this, a self-explanatory text

message may appear, for example:

•

Aged fuel Start diesel engine to

consume fuel

•

Aged fuel Engine will run to consume

fuel

•

Aged fuel Fill up fuel tank

Follow the recommended action where

appropriate.

Empty tank
The design of the fuel system in a diesel

engine means that if the vehicle runs out of

fuel, the tank may need to be vented in the

workshop in order to restart the engine after

fuelling.
Once the engine has stopped due to fuel

starvation, the fuel system needs a few

moments to carry out a check. Do this before

starting the engine, once the fuel tank has

been filled with diesel:
1. Insert the remote control key in the igni-

tion switch and push it in to the end posi-

tion. For more information, see Key posi-

tions (p. 80).

2. Press the START button without

depressing the brake and/or clutch pedal.

Diesel fuel may contain a certain amount of FAME, but further amounts must not be added.

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3. Wait approx. one minute.
4. To start the engine: Depress the brake

and/or clutch pedal and then press the

START button again.

NOTE

Before filling with fuel in the event of fuel

shortage:

•

Stop the car on as flat/level ground as

possible - if the car is tilting there is a

risk of air pockets in the fuel supply.

To bear in mind when you have run out
of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel. In the event of an

empty tank, it is possible to continue driving

with the available charge in the hybrid bat-

tery. After refilling the fuel, it may seem to

take longer to start the engine (up to

30 seconds). In certain cases, repeated

attempts to start the car may also be

required.
Once the engine has been started, it is rec-

ommended to keep it running for at least

5 minutes. Select drive mode AWD or

POWER in order to facilitate the supply of

fuel.
If the message

Internal combustion engine

unavailable Limited performance and

mileage

is shown in the combined instru-

ment panel's information display - switch off

and then restart the engine again to regain full

function.

Draining condensation from the fuel
filter
The fuel filter separates condensation from

the fuel. Condensation can disrupt engine

operation.
The fuel filter must be drained at the intervals

specified in the Service and Warranty Booklet

or if you suspect that the car has been filled

with contaminated fuel. For more information,

see Volvo service programme (p. 345).

IMPORTANT

Certain special additives remove the water

separation in the fuel filter.

Related information

•

Fuel - handling (p. 288)

•

Diesel particle filter (DPF) (p. 291)

•

Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions

(p. 407)

Catalytic converters

The purpose of the catalytic converters is to

purify exhaust gases. They are located close

to the engine so that operating temperature is

reached quickly.

The catalytic converters consist of a monolith

(ceramic or metal) with channels. The channel

walls are lined with a thin layer of platinum/

rhodium/palladium. These metals act as cata-

lysts, i.e. they participate in and accelerate a

chemical reaction without being used up

themselves.

Lambda-sond

oxygen sensor

The Lambda-sond is part of a control system

intended to reduce emissions and improve

fuel economy. For more information, see Fuel

consumption and CO2 emissions (p. 407).
An oxygen sensor monitors the oxygen con-

tent of the exhaust gases leaving the engine.

This value is fed into an electronic system

that continuously controls the injectors. The

ratio of fuel to air directed to the engine is

continuously adjusted. These adjustments

create optimal conditions for efficient com-

bustion, and together with the three-way cat-

alytic converter reduce harmful emissions

(hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and nitrous

oxides).

Related information

•

Economical driving (p. 292)

•

Fuel - diesel (p. 288)

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Diesel particle filter (DPF)

Diesel cars are equipped with a particle filter,

which results in more efficient emission con-

trol.

The particles in the exhaust gases are collec-

ted in the filter during normal driving. So-

called "regeneration" is started in order to

burn away the particles and empty the filter.

This requires the engine to have reached nor-

mal operating temperature.
Regeneration of the particle filter is automatic

and normally takes 10-20 minutes. It may

take a little longer at a low average speed.

Fuel consumption may increase slightly dur-

ing regeneration.
During regeneration, charging of the hybrid

battery is activated temporarily in the back-

ground, which is similar to the SAVE function,

see Drive system - drive modes (p. 263).

Regeneration in cold weather
If the car is frequently driven short distances

in cold weather then the engine does not

reach normal operating temperature. This

means that regeneration of the diesel particle

filter does not take place and the filter is not

emptied.
When the filter has become approx. 80% full

of particles, a yellow warning triangle is

shown in the combined instrument panel, and

the message

Soot filter full See manual

shown in its information display.

Start regeneration of the filter by driving the

car until the engine reaches normal operating

temperature, preferably on a main road or

motorway. The car should then be driven for

approximately 20 minutes more.

NOTE

The following may arise during regenera-

tion:

•

a smaller reduction of engine power

may be noticed temporarily

•

fuel consumption may increase tem-

porarily

•

a smell of burning may arise.

When regeneration is complete the warning

text is cleared automatically.
Use the parking heater* in cold weather - the

engine then reaches normal operating tem-

perature more quickly.

IMPORTANT

If the filter is completely filled with parti-

cles, it may be difficult to start the engine

and the filter is non-functional. Then there

is a risk that the filter will need to be

replaced.

Related information

•

Fuel - handling (p. 288)

•

Fuel - diesel (p. 288)

•

Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions

(p. 407)

•

Fuel tank - volume (p. 406)

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Economical driving

Driving economically means driving smoothly

while thinking ahead and adjusting your driv-

ing style and speed to the prevailing condi-

tions.

•

Use the ECO Guide which indicates how

fuel-efficiently the car is being driven, see

Eco guide & Hybrid guide (p. 71).

•

Drive in the highest gear possible, adap-

ted to the current traffic situation and

road - lower engine speeds result in lower

fuel consumption. Use the gear indicator

(p. 269).

•

Avoid sudden unnecessary acceleration

and heavy braking.

•

High speed results in increased fuel con-

sumption - the wind resistance increases

with speed.

•

Do not run the engine to operating tem-

perature at idling speed, but rather drive

with a light load as soon as possible - a

cold engine consumes more fuel than a

warm one.

•

Drive with the correct air pressure in the

tyres and check this regularly - select

ECO tyre pressure for best results, see

Tyres - approved tyre pressures (p. 408).

•

Choice of tyres can affect fuel consump-

tion - seek advice on suitable tyres from a

dealer.

•

Remove unnecessary items from the car -

the greater the load the higher the con-

sumption.

•

Use engine braking to slow down, when it

can take place without risk to other road

users.

•

A roof load and ski box increase air resis-

tance, leading to higher consumption -

remove the load carriers when not in use.

•

Avoid driving with open windows.

For information about Volvo Car Corpora-

tion's environmental philosophy, see Volvo

Car Corporation's environmental philosophy

(p. 21).
For more information about fuel consumption,

see Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions

(p. 407).

WARNING

Never switch off the engine while moving,

such as downhill, this deactivates impor-

tant systems such as the power steering

and brake servo.

Related information

•

Fuel - handling (p. 288)

•

Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions

(p. 407)

•

Fuel tank - volume (p. 406)

Charging the hybrid battery

In addition to the fuel tank, as in a conven-

tional car, the car is equipped with a

rechargeable battery - a so-called hybrid bat-

tery of the lithium-ion type.

The hybrid battery is charged using a charg-

ing cable with control unit (p. 295) which is

located in the storage area under the cargo

area floor, see Charging cable with control

unit (p. 295).

NOTE

Use a charging cable recommended by

Volvo in accordance with IEC 62196 and

IEC 61851 that supports temperature

monitoring.

The time it takes for the hybrid battery to be

charged is dependent on the charging current

(p. 293) that is used.
During the charging of the car's hybrid bat-

tery the display on the charging cable's con-

trol unit shows the current status (p. 298)

during an ongoing charging and after charg-

ing is complete.
While the hybrid battery is being charged,

charging is also in progress for the car's

starter battery (p. 367).
If the hybrid battery's temperature is below

-10

ºC or above 30 ºC then it may mean that

some of the car's functions are changed or

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unavailable because the capacity of the

hybrid batteries is reduced outside this tem-

perature range.
An example of this is the PURE drive mode

(see Drive system and drive modes (p. 263))

which is not selectable if the temperature in

the battery is too low or high.

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 charg-

ing station.

Related information

•

Charging the hybrid battery - prepara-

tions (p. 294)

•

Range for electric operation (p. 286)

Charging current

Charging current is used for charging the

hybrid battery (p. 292) as well as precondi-

tioning of the car. Charging cable (p. 295)

between the car's charging input socket and

a 230 VAC socket can be set for different cur-

rent intensity loads (6-16 A) using the control

unit.

When the charging cable is activated the

combined instrument panel shows a message

and a lamp (p. 301) in the car's charging

input socket illuminates. The charging current

is mainly used for battery charging, but is also

used for preconditioning (p. 136) the car.

IMPORTANT

Never unplug the charging cable from the

230 VAC socket while charging is in pro-

gress - there is then a risk of damaging the

230 VAC socket. Always stop charging

first, and then disconnect the charging

cable.

Charging time varies with the amperage set-

ting on the control unit.
See examples in the following table:

Current inten-

sity (A)

Charging time

(hours)

7,5–10,0

4,5–7,0

4,0–5,5

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

passenger compartment, which results

in a longer charging time.

•

The charging time is extended if pre-

conditioning (p. 136) has been

selected. The time required depends

mainly on the outside temperature.

European standard - EN 61851-1.

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Charging cable plug and charging input socket.

Normally several 230 VAC consumers are

included in a fuse circuit, so additional con-

sumers (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 tripped and battery charging stopped.
In which case, reset the fuse for the socket

and select a lower charging current on the

control unit, see Charging the hybrid battery -

preparations (p. 294).

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 connected 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 overloaded and triggered, at which

point battery charging is stopped.
In which case, reset the fuse for the socket/

fuse circuit and select a lower charging cur-

rent on the control unit - or disconnect other

consumers from the socket.

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 con-

sumers can be connected at the same time to

the same socket (or fuse circuit) as long as

the total load does not exceed the capacity of

the fuse circuit.

Related information

•

Range for electric operation (p. 286)

Charging the hybrid battery -

preparations

Before recharging the car's hybrid battery can

be started (p. 300) a number of preparations

need to be made.

WARNING

•

Charging the hybrid battery must only

take place from approved grounded

230 VAC sockets.

•

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

damage and/or personal injury if used.

•

Never use an extension cable.

WARNING

The hybrid battery must only be replaced

by a workshop - an authorised Volvo work-

shop is recommended.

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Before charging

IMPORTANT

•

The control unit should not be flooded

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

charging of the hybrid battery.

IMPORTANT

•

Check that the 230 VAC socket has

adequate power supply for charging

electric vehicles - in the event of

uncertainty the socket must be

checked by a qualified professional.

•

If the socket has unknown current

intensity - use the lowest level on the

control unit.

On the charging cable's control unit (p. 295)

select the required charging current (p. 293)
6-16 A

. On delivery, the lowest possible

charging current is preset.

Opening/closing the cover for the
charging input socket

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 rub-

ber straps are bent downwards in order

to prevent the cover coming off from the

holder.

Close the cover for the charging input socket

in reverse order.

Related information

•

Charging the hybrid battery (p. 292)

•

Charging the hybrid battery - ending

(p. 301)

Charging cable with control unit

The charging cable with its control unit is

used to charge the car's hybrid battery. Use a

charging cable recommended by Volvo.

The charging cable is located in the storage

compartment under the cargo area's floor cover.

Specifications, charging cable

Enclosure class

IP67

Ambient temperature

-32

ºC to +50 ºC

Maximum charging current may vary depending on market.

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WARNING

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.

IMPORTANT

Never unplug the charging cable from the

230 VAC socket while charging is in pro-

gress - there is then a risk of damaging the

230 VAC socket. Always stop charging

first, and then disconnect the charging

cable.

Control unit

Control unit display and controls.

Indicator

shows selected charging cur-

rent.
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 230 VAC

input socket.

IMPORTANT

Multiple plugs, 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 marked with approval in accord-

ance with IEC 61851 and IEC 62196.

NOTE

The charging cable will remember the last

setting of the charging current. It is there-

fore important to adjust the setting if

another 230 VAC socket is used at the

next charging.

Maximum charging current may vary depending on market.

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Charging cable with control unit -

status messages

During the charging (p. 292) of the car's

hybrid battery the display on the charging

cable's control unit (p. 295) shows the current

status during an ongoing charging and after

charging is complete.

Control unit display

Status

Specification

Recommended action

The indicator for charging current (1) is

extinguished. The car symbol (5) 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 current consumption is shown

with a green indicator (1). The car symbol

(5) 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 is

extinguished. The car symbol (5) 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 defec-

tive.

1. Check all connections or use

another 230 VAC socket.

2. Restart the battery charging.

The car symbol (5) illuminates with a

constant red glow.

Charging is not

possible.

•

The ground fault breaker on the charg-

ing cable has triggered.

1. Unplug the charging cable

from the 230 VAC socket.

2. The ground fault breaker is

reset and the unit restarts.

The indicator (1) for charging current and

the house symbol (3) flash red.

Charging is not

possible.

Temperature monitoring has triggered for

the 230 VAC socket.

Restart charging. If the problem

persists - consult a qualified pro-

fessional.

Related information

•

Charging current (p. 293)

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