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The control unit should not be flooded or
immersed in water.

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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.

On the charging cable's control unit (p. 303)
select the required charging current (p. 301)
6-16 A

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Check that the 230 VAC socket has ade-
quate power supply for charging electric
vehicles - in the event of uncertainty the
socket must be checked by a qualified
professional.

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If the socket has unknown current inten-
sity - use the lowest level on the control
unit.

. On delivery, the lowest possible charg-

ing current is preset.

Maximum charging current may vary depending on market.

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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 rubber
straps are bent downwards in order to pre-
vent the cover coming off from the holder.

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

Related information

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Charging the hybrid battery (p. 300)

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Charging the hybrid battery - ending (p. 310)

Charging cable with control unit

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 cover.

Specifications, charging cable

Enclosure class

IP67

Ambient temperature

-32

ºC to +50 ºC

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 personal injury.
A damaged or inoperative charging cable

must only be repaired by a workshop - an

authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.

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,
and then disconnect the charging cable.

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Control unit

Control unit indicators and controls.

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 230 VAC
input socket.

Multiple plugs, overvoltage protection or simi-
lar 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.

Charging cable with control unit - status
messages (p. 305)

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.

Related information

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Charging cable with control unit - ground
fault breaker (p. 307)

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Charging current (p. 301)

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Charging cable with control unit -

status messages

During the charging (p. 300) of the car's hybrid
battery, the indicators on the charging cable's
control unit (p. 303) show the current status
during ongoing charging and after charging is
complete.

Control unit indicators and controls.

Maximum charging current may vary depending on market.

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Control unit display

Status

Specification

Recommended action

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

Standby

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The charging cable is connected to the car.

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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 (4)
illuminates with a constant green glow.

Charging in pro-
gress.

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The car's electronics have started charging.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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 per-
sists - consult a qualified professional.

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Charging current (p. 301)

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Charging cable with control unit -

temperature monitoring

In order for the car's hybrid battery to be
charged (p. 300) safely every time, the control
unit (p. 303) has a built-in monitoring device for
the charging current.

The control unit's monitoring device ensures that
the permissible charging current (p. 301) is auto-
matically adjusted to take into account the safety
aspect. This ensures safe operation without
supervision as well as optimised charging time.

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 automatically
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.

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.

Charging cable with control unit -

ground fault breaker

The control unit for the charging cable (p. 303)
has a built-in ground fault breaker that protects
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.

Charging the hybrid battery (p. 300)

The control unit's earth fault switch does not
protect the 230 VAC socket.

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Charging the hybrid battery -

starting

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

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

2. Set the correct charging current (p. 301) (for

Use a charging cable recommended by Volvo
in accordance with IEC 62196 and IEC
61851 that supports temperature monitoring.

Take out the charging cable (p. 303) from the
storage compartment under the cargo area floor.

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

current 230 VAC socket) on the control unit.

Remove the charging handle's cover and
then connect the handle to the car.

Location of the charging handle's cover.

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.

The voltage in the socket may vary depending on market.

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

tened/locked in, and charging starts after
approx. 10 seconds.

To check the remaining charging time:

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Press the remote control key's button for
Approach lighting - the combined instru-
ment panel then shows the estimated
time.

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

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and the door is opened - charging restarts
after 2 minutes.

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without the door being opened - the car is
relocked automatically, see Locking/
unlocking - from the outside (p. 178).
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. 115).

Charging the hybrid battery - ending (p. 310)

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 passenger
compartment lighting is switched on - they
remain switched on for a while after the passen-
ger compartment lighting has been switched off.

LED lamp glow

Specification

White constant

LED light

Yellow constant

Waiting mode

- waiting

for charging to start.

Green flashing

Charging in progress

LED lamp glow

Specification

Green constant

Charging complete

Blue - flashing or
constant

Timer switched on.

Red - flashing, con-
stant

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.

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Charging the hybrid battery - ending

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

Charging cable with control unit (p. 303)

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.

Unplug the cable from the car's electrical
input socket, refit the charging input socket's
cover and close the hatch, see Charging the
hybrid battery - preparations (p. 302).

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 diesel
engine, see Drive systems
(p. 269).

Related information

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Charging the hybrid battery - starting
(p. 308)

The voltage in the socket may vary depending on market.

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Long-term storage of vehicles with

hybrid batteries

To minimise hybrid battery degradation during
prolonged storage (longer than 1 month) of the
vehicle, a charge level of approximately 25% is
recommended, as indicated in the combined
instrument panel.

Proceed as follows:

1. Select the "Hybrid" theme for the combined

instrument panel. For information on menu
navigation, see Combined instrument panel
(p. 68).

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 achieved. For
more information on the drive modes, see
Drive system - drive modes (p. 270).

3. If storage has lasted longer than 6 months or

the hybrid battery's charge level is apprecia-
bly lower than 25% - start the engine in
POWER drive mode and leave it running for
at least 10 minutes until the state of charge
has stabilised at around 25% again.

This compensates for the natural self-dis-
charge that occurred during the prolonged
storage. Check the charge level continuously
in the combined instrument panel, see
Charging the hybrid battery - starting
(p. 308).

If the car is locked in and cannot be driven, 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 continu-
ously in the combined instrument panel.

For handling the starter battery in connection
with long-term storage, see Starter battery - gen-
eral (p. 380).

Choose the coolest location possible for the
vehicle in order to minimise aging of the bat-
tery during long-term storage. During summer
the vehicle should preferably remain indoors
or outdoors in the shade, depending on
where the temperature is lowest.

Charging the hybrid battery (p. 300)

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 oxidation of the fuel
with the risk of operational disruption as a result.
For more information, see Energy flow (p. 273).

Related information

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Range for electric operation (p. 293)

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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 pay-
load by a corresponding weight. For more
detailed information, see Weights (p. 412).

If the towing bracket is mounted by Volvo, then
the car is delivered with the necessary equipment
for driving with a trailer.

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The car's towing bracket must be of an
approved type.

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If the towbar is retrofitted, check with your
Volvo dealer that the car is fully equipped for
driving with a trailer.

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Distribute the load on the trailer so that the
weight on the towing bracket complies with
the specified maximum towball load.

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Increase the tyre pressure to the recom-
mended pressure for a full load. For informa-
tion on the tyre pressure, see Tyres -
approved tyre pressures (p. 429).

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The engine is loaded more heavily than usual
when driving with a trailer.

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Do not tow a heavy trailer when the car is
brand new. Wait until it has been driven at
least 1000 km.

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The brakes are loaded much more than usual
on long and steep downhill slopes. Downshift
to a lower gear and adjust your speed.

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For safety reasons, the maximum permitted
speed for the car when coupled with a trailer
should not be exceeded. Follow the regula-
tions in force for the permitted speeds and
weights.

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Maintain a low speed when driving with a
trailer up long, steep ascents.

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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 indicators
are broken, then the combined instrument pan-
el'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.

Trailer weights

For information on Volvo's permitted trailer
weights, see Towing capacity and towball load
(p. 413).

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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Lamp replacement - general (p. 368)

* - automatic gearbox

(p. 313)

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Towing bracket/Towbar

* (p. 313)

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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.

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An automatic gearbox selects the optimum
gear related to load and engine speed.

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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 recommenda-
tion given.

Steep inclines

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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 revolutions.

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.

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Move the gear selector to park position P
when parking an automatic car with a hitched
trailer. Always use the parking brake.

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Block the wheels with chocks when parking
a car with hitched trailer on a hill.

Starting on a hill

1. Depress the foot brake.

2. Move the gear selector to driving position D.

3. Release the parking brake.

4. Release the foot brake and start driving off.

Related information

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Automatic gearbox - Geartronic (p. 277)

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/remova-
ble towbar, the installation instructions for the
loose section must be followed carefully, see
Detachable towbar

* - attachment/removal

(p. 315).

WARNING

If the car is fitted with a Volvo detachable

towbar:

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Follow the installation instructions care-
fully.

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The detachable section must be locked
with the key before setting off.

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Check that the indicator window shows
green.

Important checks

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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.

This also applies when fitting a bicycle rack
that is clamped in around the towball.

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Related information

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Detachable towbar* - storage

Store the detachable towbar in the cargo area.

Towbar storage space.

Always remove the towbar after use and store
it in the appointed location in the car.

Related information

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* - specifications (p. 314)

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* - attachment/removal

(p. 315)

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Detachable towbar* - specifications

Specifications for detachable towbar.

Specifications

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Dimensions, mounting points (mm)

998

854

427

109

282

Side member

Ball centre

Related information

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* - attachment/removal

(p. 315)

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* - storage (p. 314)

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Detachable towbar* - attachment/

removal

The attachment/removal of the detachable tow-
bar 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

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Ensure that the mechanism is in the
unlocked position by turning the key clock-
wise.

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The indicator window must show red.

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Insert the towbar until you hear a click.

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The indicator window must show green.

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Turn the key anticlockwise to locked position.
Remove the key from the lock.

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Check that the towbar is secure by pulling 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.

Only grease in the ball for the towing hitch,
the remainder of the towbar should be clean
and dry.

car, see Detachable towbar

When a hitch with a vibration damper is used,
the towball must not be lubricated.

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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.

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 the

* - storage

(p. 314).

G018929

Push the protective cover until it snaps tight.

Related information

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* - storage (p. 314)

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* - specifications (p. 314)

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