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Use a charging cable recommended by

Volvo in accordance with IEC 62196 and

IEC 61851 that supports temperature

monitoring.

Temperature fuse
Temperature monitoring is activated automat-

ically when the car's hybrid battery starts

charging. If a critical temperature is reached

then the charging current is lowered. If this

happens repeatedly, then charging is

switched off.

The control unit for the charging cable

If the temperature monitoring has automat-

ically lowered the charging current repeat-

edly and charging has been interrupted

then the cause of the overheating must be

investigated and rectified.

Charging cable with control unit -

ground fault breaker

(p. 295) has a built-in ground fault breaker

that protects the car and the user from elec-

tric shocks caused by system faults.

If the control module's built-in ground fault

breaker is tripped then the car symbol illumi-

nates with red constant glow - check the

230 VAC socket.

Charging the hybrid battery (p. 292)

The control unit's earth fault switch does

not protect the 230 VAC socket.

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Charging the hybrid battery - starting

How to start charging the hybrid battery

(p. 292).

Never connect the charging cable when

there is a risk of lightning.

Take out the charging cable (p. 295) from the

Use a charging cable recommended by

Volvo in accordance with IEC 62196 and

IEC 61851 that supports temperature

monitoring.

storage compartment under the cargo area

floor.

Connect the charging cable to a 230 VAC

socket. Never use an extension cord.

2. Set the correct charging current (p. 293)

(for current 230 VAC socket) on the con-

trol unit.

Remove the charging handle's cover and

then connect the handle to the car.

Location of the charging handle's cover.

Locking/unlocking - from the outside

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

fastened/locked in, and charging starts

after approx. 10 seconds.
To check the remaining charging time:

•

Press the remote control key's button

for Approach lighting - the combined

instrument panel then shows the esti-

mated time.

Battery charging can be interrupted for a

while if the car is unlocked:

•

and the door is opened - charging

restarts after 2 minutes.

•

without the door being opened - the

car is relocked automatically, see

(p. 175). Charging restarts after

1 minute.

Approach lighting must be active in order

to show the remaining charging time. Its

settings are managed in the menu system

MY CAR (p. 113).

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Charging the hybrid battery - ending

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.

6. When charging is complete (see following

below) - open the driver's door. Then the

combined instrument panel illuminates

and can show information about charge

status.

The LED lamps show the current status while

charging is in progress. The white, blue, red

and yellow lamps are activated when the pas-

senger compartment lighting is switched on -

they remain switched on for a while after the

passenger compartment lighting has been

switched off.

LED lamp

glow

Specification

White constant

LED light

Yellow constant

Waiting mode

- wait-

ing for charging to

start.

Green flashing

Charging in progress

Green constant

Charging complete

Blue - flashing or

constant

Timer switched on.

Red - flashing,

constant

A fault has arisen.

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

cable's plug is not locked in.

The slower the flashing, the closer to fully charged.

Extinguishes after a while.

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

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(p. 301)

Charging the hybrid battery - ending

How to stop charging the hybrid battery

(p. 292).

Charging the hybrid battery - prepara-

To be able to detach the charging cable

glove from the car's 230 VAC intake, the

car must first be unlocked using the

remote control key/PCC.

Unlock the car with the remote control

key/PCC* - the charging cable's locked

plug releases/is unlocked.

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Unplug the cable from the car's electrical

input socket, refit the charging input

socket's cover and close the hatch, see

tions (p. 294).

Unplug the cable from the 230 VAC

socket.
Return the charging cable to the storage

space under the cargo area floor.

Charging with the diesel engine

The hybrid battery can also

be charged by the car's die-

sel engine, see Drive sys-

tems (p. 262).

Related information

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Charging cable with control unit (p. 295)

•

Charging the hybrid battery - starting

(p. 300)

Long-term storage - points to

remember

To reduce degradation of the hybrid battery

during long-term storage of the vehicle it is

recommended that the state of charge

remains at 25%.

Proceed as follows:
1. Select the "Hybrid" theme for the com-

bined instrument panel. For information

on menu navigation, see Combined

instrument panel (p. 66).

2. If the state of charge is high - run the car

until approx. 25% remains. If the state of

charge is low - press the POWER button

and run the car until approx. 25% is ach-

ieved. For more information on the drive

modes, see Drive system - drive modes

(p. 263).

3. If storage has lasted longer than

6 months and is intended to continue -

start the engine in drive mode POWER

and leave it running for at least

10 minutes until the state of charge has

stabilised at around 25% again (recom-

mended).

If the car has been locked in and could not be

run, and the hybrid battery's charge level is

significantly below 25% - charge the battery

for approx. 45 minutes at the lowest level,

depending on the state of charge. Check the

charge level continuously in the combined

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instrument panel, see Charging the hybrid

battery - starting (p. 300).
For handling the starter battery in connection

with long-term storage, see Starter battery -

general (p. 367).

Choose the coolest location possible for

the vehicle in order to minimise aging of

the battery during long-term storage. Dur-

ing summer the vehicle should preferably

remain indoors or outdoors in the shade,

depending on where the temperature is

lowest.

see Energy flow (p. 266).

During long-term storage, the charging

cable must not be plugged into the car's

charging input socket.

Old fuel
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. For more information,

Related information

•

Charging the hybrid battery (p. 292)

•

Range for electric operation (p. 286)

Driving with a trailer*

When driving with a trailer there are a number

of important points to think about regarding

e.g. the towing bracket, the trailer and how

the load is positioned in the trailer.

Payload depends on the car's kerb weight.

The total of the weight of the passengers and

all accessories, e.g. towbar, reduces the car's

payload by a corresponding weight. For more

detailed information, see Weights (p. 397).
If the towing bracket is mounted by Volvo,

then the car is delivered with the necessary

equipment for driving with a trailer.

•

The car's towing bracket must be of an

approved type.

•

If the towbar is retrofitted, check with

your Volvo dealer that the car is fully

equipped for driving with a trailer.

•

Distribute the load on the trailer so that

the weight on the towing bracket com-

plies with the specified maximum towball

load.

•

Increase the tyre pressure to the recom-

mended pressure for a full load. For infor-

mation on the tyre pressure, see Tyres -

approved tyre pressures (p. 408).

•

The engine is loaded more heavily than

usual when driving with a trailer.

•

Do not tow a heavy trailer when the car is

brand new. Wait until it has been driven

at least 1000 km.

•

The brakes are loaded much more than

usual on long and steep downhill slopes.

Downshift to a lower gear and adjust your

speed.

•

For safety reasons, the maximum permit-

ted speed for the car when coupled with

a trailer should not be exceeded. Follow

the regulations in force for the permitted

speeds and weights.

•

Maintain a low speed when driving with a

trailer up long, steep ascents.

•

Avoid driving with a trailer on inclines of

more than 12%.

Trailer cable
An adapter is required if the car's towing

bracket has 13 pin electrics and the trailer

has 7 pin electrics. Use an adapter cable

approved by Volvo. Make sure the cable does

not drag on the ground.

Direction indicators and brake lights on
the trailer
If any of the trailer's lamps for direction indi-

cators are broken, then the combined instru-

ment panel's symbol for direction indicators

flashes faster than normal and the information

display shows the text

Trailer indicator

malfunction

If any of the trailer's lamps for the brake light

are broken then the

Trailer brake light

malfunction

text is shown.

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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Trailer weights
For information on Volvo's permitted trailer

weights, see Towing capacity and towball

load (p. 398).

Driving with a trailer* - automatic gearbox

The stated maximum permitted trailer

weights are those permitted by Volvo.

National vehicle regulations can further

limit trailer weights and speeds. Towbars

can be certified for higher towing weights

than the car can actually tow.

WARNING

Follow the stated recommendations for

trailer weights. Otherwise, the car and

trailer may be difficult to control in the

event of sudden movement and braking.

Related information

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(p. 304)

•

Towing bracket/Towbar* (p. 305)

•

Lamp replacement - general (p. 357)

Driving with a trailer* - automatic

gearbox

When driving with a trailer in hilly terrain in a

hot climate there may be a risk of overheating.

•

An automatic gearbox selects the opti-

mum gear related to load and engine

speed.

•

In the event of overheating a warning

symbol is illuminated in the combined

instrument panel with a message that is

shown in the information display - follow

the recommendation given.

Steep inclines

•

Do not lock the automatic transmission in

a higher gear than the engine "can cope

with" - it is not always a good idea to

drive at a high gear with low engine revo-

lutions.

Parking on a hill
1. Depress the foot brake.
2. Activate the parking brake.
3. Move the gear selector to position P.
4. Release the foot brake.

•

Move the gear selector to park position P

when parking an automatic car with a

hitched trailer. Always use the parking

brake.

•

Block the wheels with chocks when park-

ing a car with hitched trailer on a hill.

Starting on a hill
1. Depress the foot brake.
2. Move the gear selector to driving posi-

tion D.

3. Release the parking brake.
4. Release the foot brake and start driving

off.

Related information

•

Automatic gearbox -- Geartronic (p. 270)

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Towing bracket/Towbar*

A towing bracket means that it is possible to

e.g. tow a trailer behind the car.

If the car is equipped with a detachable/

removable towbar, the installation instruc-

tions for the loose section must be followed

carefully, see Detachable towbar* - attach-

ment/removal (p. 306).

WARNING

If the car is fitted with a Volvo detachable

towbar:

•

Follow the installation instructions

carefully.

•

The detachable section must be

locked with the key before setting off.

•

Check that the indicator window

shows green.

Important checks

•

The towbar's towball must be cleaned

and greased regularly.

When a hitch with a vibration damper is

used, the towball must not be lubricated.

Related information

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Detachable towbar* - storage

Store the detachable towbar in the cargo

area.

Towbar storage space.

Detachable towbar* - specifications

Always remove the towbar after use and

store it in the appointed location in the car.

Related information

•

(p. 305)

•

Detachable towbar* - attachment/removal

(p. 306)

•

Detachable towbar* - attachment/removal

Detachable towbar* - specifications

Specifications for detachable towbar.

Specifications

G021485

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Dimensions, mounting points (mm)

998

854

427

109

282

Side member

Ball centre

Related information

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(p. 306)

•

Detachable towbar* - storage (p. 305)

•

Detachable towbar* - attachment/

removal

The attachment/removal of the detachable

towbar is performed in the following way:

Attaching

G018928

Remove the protective cover by first
pressing in the catch

and then pulling

the cover straight back

G021487

Ensure that the mechanism is in the

unlocked position by turning the key

clockwise.

G021488

The indicator window must show red.

G021489

Insert the towbar until you hear a click.

G021490

The indicator window must show green.

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G000000

Turn the key anticlockwise to locked

position. Remove the key from the lock.

G021494

Check that the towbar is secure by pull-

ing it up, down and back.

WARNING

If the towbar is not fitted correctly then it

must be detached and reattached in

accordance with the previous instructions.

the car, see Detachable towbar* - storage

Only grease in the ball for the towing hitch,

the remainder of the towbar should be

clean and dry.

G021495

Safety cable.

WARNING

Take care to secure the trailer's safety

cable in the intended bracket.

Removing the towbar

Insert the key and turn it clockwise to the

unlocked position.

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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Push in the locking wheel

and turn it

anticlockwise

until you hear a click.

Turn the locking wheel down fully, until it

comes to a stop. Hold it in this position

while pulling the towbar rearward and

upward.

WARNING

Secure the towbar safely if it is stored in

(p. 305).

G018929

Push the protective cover until it snaps

tight.

Related information

•

Detachable towbar* - storage (p. 305)

•

Detachable towbar* - specifications

(p. 305)

•

TSA- the function is included in the stability
system (p. 186) ESC

Trailer Stability Assist - TSA

The trailer stability assist TSA (Trailer Stability

Assist) function is designed to stabilise the car

and trailer combination if it begins to snake.

Included in the installation of Volvo genuine towbar.

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Function
The snaking phenomenon can occur with any

car/trailer combination. Snaking normally

occurs at high speeds. But, there is a risk of it

occurring at lower speeds (70-90 km/h) if the

trailer is overloaded or the load is improperly

distributed, e.g. too far back.
In order for snaking to occur, there must be a

triggering factor, e.g.:

•

Car with trailer subjected to a sudden and

powerful side wind.

•

Car with trailer drives on an uneven road

surface or in a pothole.

•

Sweeping steering wheel movements.

Operation
If snaking has started, it could be difficult or

even impossible to suppress. This makes the

car/trailer combination difficult to control and

there is a risk that you could, for example,

end up in the wrong lane or leave the car-

riageway.
The trailer stability assist function continually

monitors car movements, particularly lateral

movements. If snaking is detected, the front

wheels are individually braked. This serves to

stabilise the car/trailer combination. This is

often enough to help the driver regain control

of the car.
If snaking is not eliminated the first time the

TSA system comes into action, the car/trailer

combination is braked with all wheels and

engine power is reduced. Once snaking has

been gradually suppressed and the car/trailer

combination is stable once again, the system

stops regulating and the driver once again

has full control of the car. For more informa-

tion, see Electronic stability control (ESC) -

operation (p. 187).

Miscellaneous
TSA can engage within the speed range

60-160 km/h.

mode, see Electronic stabil-

TSA function is switched off if the driver

selects

Sport

ity control (ESC) - general (p. 186).

TSA may fail to engage if the driver uses sud-

den steering wheel movements to try to rec-

tify the snaking because, in such a situation,

the system cannot determine whether it is the

trailer or the driver that is causing the snak-

ing.

The ESC

symbol in the combined

instrument panel flashes when the

TSA system is working.

Related information

•

Electronic stability control (ESC) - general

(p. 186)

(Electronic Stability Control) - Electronic stability control.

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Towing

Towing the V60 Plug-in Hybrid is not permit-

ted. When moving the car it must be transpor-

ted (p. 311) raised up with all the wheels on a

recovery vehicle's platform.

Jump starting
Do not tow the car to bump start the engine.

Use a donor battery if the starter battery is

discharged and the engine does not start, see

Jump starting with battery (p. 261).

The electric drive motor and the catalytic

converter may be damaged during

attempts to tow-start the car.

Related information

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Towing eye (p. 310)

•

Recovery (p. 311)

Towing eye

The towing eye is screwed into a threaded

socket behind a cover on the rear right-hand

side of the bumper.

Attaching the towing eye

Take out the towing eye, which is located

behind the panel on the left-hand side of

the cargo area.
The cover for the towing eye's attach-

ment point is available in two variants

which must be opened in different ways:

•

Open the variant with a recess using a

coin or similar inserted in the recess,

turning it outwards. Then turn out the

cover completely and remove it.

•

The second variant has a marking

along one side or in a corner: Press the

marking with a finger and fold out the

opposite side/corner at the same time

using a coin or similar - the cover turns

around its axis and can then be

removed.

Screw the towing eye right in up to its

flange. Turn in the towing eye firmly e.g.

using the wheel wrench.
After use, unscrew the towing eye and

return it to its place.
Finish by refitting the cover onto the

bumper.

The towing eye may be used to pull the car

up onto a recovery vehicle with a flatbed plat-

form. The car's position and ground clear-

ance determine whether it is possible. If the

slope of the recovery vehicle's ramp is too

steep, or if the ground clearance under the

car is inadequate, then the car may be dam-

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aged if you try to pull it up using the towing

eye. Raise the car using the recovery vehi-

cle's lifting device if necessary.

WARNING

No one/nothing is allowed to remain

behind the recovery vehicle while the car

pulled up onto the flatbed platform.

Related information

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Towing (p. 310)

•

Recovery (p. 311)

Recovery

Recovery means that the vehicle is transpor-

ted away by means of another vehicle.

Call a recovery service for recovery assis-

tance.
The towing eye may be used to pull the car

up onto a recovery vehicle with a flatbed plat-

form. The car's position and ground clear-

ance determine whether it is possible. If the

slope of the recovery vehicle's ramp is too

steep, or if the ground clearance under the

car is inadequate, then the car may be dam-

aged if you try to pull it up using the towing

eye. Raise the car using the recovery vehi-

cle's lifting device if necessary.

WARNING

No one/nothing is allowed to remain

behind the recovery vehicle while the car

pulled up onto the flatbed platform.

Tyres - dimensions (p. 317)

Note that the V60 Plug-in Hybrid must

always be transported raised up with all

the wheels on the recovery vehicle's plat-

form.

Related information

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Towing (p. 310)

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Tyres - maintenance

Amongst other things, the function of the

tyres is to provide grip on the road surface,

dampen vibration and protect the wheel from

wear.

Driving characteristics
Tyres greatly affect the car's driving characte-

ristics. The type of tyre, dimensions, tyre

pressure and speed rating are important for

how the car performs.

Tyre age
All tyres older than 6 years old should be

checked by an expert even if they seem

undamaged. Tyres age and decompose, even

if they are hardly ever or never used. The

function can therefore be affected. This

applies to all tyres that are stored for future

use. Examples of external signs which indi-

cate that the tyre is unsuitable for use are

cracks or discoloration.

New tyres

Tyres are perishable. After a few years they

begin to harden at the same time as the fric-

tion capacity/characteristics gradually deteri-

orate. For this reason, aim to get as fresh

tyres as possible when you replace them.

This is especially important with regard to

winter tyres. The last four digits in the

sequence mean the week and year of manu-

facture. This is the tyre's DOT marking

(Department of Transportation), and this is

stated with four digits, for example 1510. The

tyre in the figure was manufactured in week

15 of 2010.

Summer and winter tyres
When summer and winter wheels are

changed the wheels should be marked with

which side of the car they were mounted on,

for example L for left and R for right.

Wear and maintenance
Correct tyre pressure (p. 315) results in more

even wear. Driving style, tyre pressure, cli-

mate and road condition affect how quickly

your tyres age and wear. To avoid differences

in tread depth and to prevent wear patterns

arising, the front and rear wheels can be

switched with each other. A suitable distance

for the first change is approx. 5000 km and

then at 10000 km intervals. Volvo recom-

mends that you contact an authorised Volvo

workshop for checking if you are uncertain

about tread depth. If significant differences in

wear (> 1 mm difference in tread depth)

between tyres have already occurred, then

the least worn tyres must always be fitted on

the rear. Understeer is normally easier to cor-

rect than oversteer, and leads to the car con-

tinuing forwards in a straight line rather than

having the rear end skidding to one side,

resulting in possible complete loss of control

over the car. This is why it is important for the

rear wheels never to lose grip before the front

wheels.
Wheels must be stored lying down or hanging

up - never standing up.

WARNING

A damaged tyre may lead to loss of control

over the car.

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Related information

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Tyres - speed ratings (p. 318)

•

Tyres - load index (p. 317)

•

Tyres - direction of rotation (p. 314)

•

Tyres - tread wear indicators (p. 315)

Tyres - direction of rotation

Tyres with a tread pattern which are designed

to only turn in one direction have the direction

of rotation marked with an arrow.

G021778

The arrow shows the tyre's direction of rotation.

The tyre must always rotate in the same

direction throughout its lifespan. Tyres should

only be switched between front and rear

positions, never between left and right-hand

sides, or vice versa. If the tyres are fitted

incorrectly, the car's braking characteristics

and capacity to force rain and slush out of the

way are adversely affected. Tyres with the

greatest tread depth should always be fitted

to the rear of the car (to decrease the risk of

skidding).