When the engine is switched off, the constant
battery voltage to the trailer connector can be
switched off automatically so as not to drain
the starter battery.

IMPORTANT

The towball needs regular cleaning and lubri-
cation with grease in order to prevent wear.

NOTE

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.

NOTE

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

Related information

•

Driving with a trailer (p. 448)

•

Towing capacity and towball load (p. 596)

•

Trailer Stability Assist

* (p. 451)

•

Towing bracket specifications

* (p. 448)

•

Extendable/retractable towing brackets

(p. 446)

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Extendable/retractable towing

brackets

The extendable/retractable towing hitch is
always easily accessible and simple to extend or
retract as needed. In the retracted position, the
towing hitch is completely concealed.

WARNING

Follow the instructions for retracting and

extending the towing bracket carefully.

Extending the towing hitch

WARNING

Avoid standing close to the bumper in the

centre behind the car when extending the

towing hitch.

1. Open the tailgate. A button for extending/

retracting the towbar is located on the right-
hand side at the rear of the cargo area. An
indicator lamp in the button must illuminate
with a constant orange glow for the exten-
sion function to be active.

2. Press and release the button - extension

might not start if the button is pressed for
too long.
> The towbar extends out and down in an

unlocked position - the indicator lamp
flashes orange.

WARNING

Do not press the extend/retract button if a

trailer is attached to the towing bracket.

NOTE

The towbar must finish the extension proce-
dure before it can then be moved to locked
position. This procedure may take several
seconds. If the towbar is not fixed in locked
position, wait a few seconds and try again.

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3. Move the towbar to its end position, where it

is secured and locked in place - the indicator
lamp illuminates with a constant orange
glow.
> The towbar is ready for use.

WARNING

Take care to secure the trailer's safety cable

in the intended bracket.

NOTE

Power save mode activates after a while and
the indicator lamp goes out. The system is
reactivated by closing and opening the tail-
gate. This applies when retracting or extend-
ing the towing bracket.

If the car detects a connected trailer electri-
cally, the indicator lamp stops illuminating
with a constant glow.

Retracting the towing hitch

IMPORTANT

Make sure that there is no plug or adapter in
the electrical socket when retracting the tow-
ing bracket.

1. Open the tailgate. Press and release the but-

ton on the right-hand side at the rear of the
cargo area - retraction might not start if the
button is pressed for too long.
> The towing bracket automatically lowers in

an unlocked position - the indicator lamp
in the button flashes orange.

2. Lock the towing bracket by moving it back to

its retracted position, where it is locked.
> The indicator lamp will now illuminate with

a constant glow if the towing bracket is
correctly retracted.

Related information

•

Towing bracket

* (p. 445)

•

Towing bracket specifications

* (p. 448)

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Towing bracket specifications

Dimensions and mounting points for the towing
bracket.

Dimensions, mounting points (mm)

1229

111.8

875

437,5

See the image above

310.5

Ball centre

Related information

•

Towing bracket

* (p. 445)

Driving with a trailer

When driving with a trailer, there are a number of
points that are important to think about regar-
ding 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.

The car is supplied with the necessary equipment
for towing a trailer.

•

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

•

Distribute the load on the trailer so that the
weight on the towing bracket complies with
the specified maximum towball load. Towball
load is calculated as part of the car's payload.

•

Increase the tyre pressure to the recom-
mended pressure for a full load. For more
information on tyre pressure, see the section
"Approved tyre pressures".

•

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 (620 miles).

•

The brakes are loaded much more than usual
on long and steep downhill slopes. Downshift

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to a lower gear when shifting manually and
adjust your speed.

•

Follow the regulations in force for the permit-
ted speeds and weights.

•

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

•

The maximum indicated trailer weight only
applies to heights up to 1000 metres above
sea level (3280 ft). At higher elevations, the
engine output and the vehicle's climbing abil-
ity are reduced due to the reduced air den-
sity, and the maximum trailer load must
therefore be reduced. The weight of the car
and trailer must be decreased by 10% for
each additional 1000 m (3280 ft) (or part
thereof).

•

Avoid driving with a trailer on inclines of more
than 12%.

NOTE

Extreme weather conditions, driving with a
trailer or driving at high altitudes in combina-
tion with fuel quality are factors that consider-
ably increase the car's fuel consumption.

Trailer connector

An adapter is required if the car's towing bracket
has a 13 pin connector and the trailer has a 7 pin
connector. Use an adapter approved by Volvo.
Make sure the cable does not drag on the
ground.

IMPORTANT

When the engine is switched off, the constant
battery voltage to the trailer connector can be
switched off automatically so as not to drain
the starter battery.

Trailer weights

Information about Volvo's permitted trailer
weights is available in the article "Towing
capacity and towball load".

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.

NOTE

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.

Level control

The car's system for level control endeavours to
maintain a constant height regardless of load (up
to the maximum permissible weight). When the

car is stationary the rear of the car lowers slightly,
which is normal.

When driving in hilly terrain and hot
climates

Under certain circumstances, there may be a risk
of overheating when towing a trailer. In the event
of overheating, a warning symbol illuminates in
the driver display together with a message, see
section "Overheating in the engine and drive sys-
tem".

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

Steep inclines

Do not lock the automatic gearbox 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 speed.

Parking on a hill

1. Depress the brake pedal fully.

2. Activate the parking brake.

3. Select gear position P.

4. Release the brake pedal.

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

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Starting on a hill

1. Depress the brake pedal fully.

2. Select gear position D.

3. Releasing the parking brake.

4. Release the brake pedal and start driving off.

Related information

•

Towing bracket

* (p. 445)

•

Trailer lamps (p. 450)

•

Towing capacity and towball load (p. 596)

•

Trailer Stability Assist

* (p. 451)

•

Approved tyre pressures (p. 607)

•

Overheating in the engine and drive system
(p. 436)

Trailer lamps

When connecting a trailer - check that all the
trailer lamps work before departure.

Direction indicators and brake lights on
the trailer

If one or more of the trailer's direction indicators
or brake light bulbs is broken, the driver display
shows a symbol and a message. Other lamps on
the trailer must be checked manually by the
driver before departure, see the heading "Check-
ing trailer lamps".

Symbol

Message

•

Trailer turn indicator

Right

turn indicator malfunction

•

Trailer turn indicator

Left

turn indicator malfunction

•

Trailer brake light

Malfunc-

tion

If any lamp for the trailer's direction indicators is
broken, the driver display symbol for direction
indicators will also flash more quickly than nor-
mal.

Rear fog lamp on trailer

When connecting the trailer, the rear fog lamp
may not light up on the car. In such cases, the
rear fog lamp function switches to the trailer.

Upon activation of the rear fog lamp, check
therefore that the trailer is equipped with a rear
fog lamp to travel safely.

Checking trailer lamps

Automatic checking

After a trailer is connected electrically, it is possi-
ble to check that the trailer lamps are working via
an automatic lamp activation. The function helps
the driver check that the trailer lamps are working
before starting off.

The engine must be switched off to perform the
check.

1. When a trailer is connected to the towing

bracket, the

Automatic Trailer Lamp

Check

message is shown in the driver dis-

play.

2. Confirm the message by pressing the right-

hand steering wheel keypad's O button.
> The lamp check starts.

3. Exit the car to check lamp functionality.

> All trailer lamps start to flash - then the

lamps are switched on one at a time.

4. Visually check that all lamps available on the

trailer are operational.

5. After a moment, all lamps on the trailer flash

again.
> The check is complete.

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Switching off automatic checking

The automatic checking function can be switched
off in the centre display.

1. Press

Settings

in the top view.

2. Press

My Car

Lights and Lighting

3. Deselect

Automatic Trailer Lamp Check

Manual checking

If the automatic checking is switched off then it is
possible to start the check manually.

1. Press

Settings

in the top view.

2. Press

My Car

Lights and Lighting

3. Select

Manual Trailer Lamp Check

> The lamp check starts. Exit the car to

check lamp functionality.

Related information

•

Driving with a trailer (p. 448)

•

Towing bracket

* (p. 445)

Trailer Stability Assist

The function of the trailer stability assist (TSA

)

is to stabilise cars with attached trailers in situa-
tions where they begin snaking. The function is
included in the stability system ESC

Reasons for snaking

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 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 sur-
face or in a pothole.

•

Sweeping steering wheel movements.

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 carriageway.

Trailer Stability Assist function

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 sta-
bilise 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 that
trailer stability assist 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 combi-
nation is stable once again, the system stops
regulating and the driver once again has full con-
trol of the car.

NOTE

The stability function is deactivated if the
driver selects Sport mode by deactivating

ESC

via the menu system in the centre dis-

play.

The trailer stability assist may fail to engage if the
driver uses severe steering wheel movements to
try to rectify the snaking because in such a situa-
tion the system cannot determine whether it is
the trailer or the driver that is causing the snak-
ing.

Trailer Stability Assist

Electronic Stability Control (Electronic stability control)

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When trailer stability assist is
operating, the ESC symbol
flashes in the driver display.

Related information

•

Driving with a trailer (p. 448)

•

Electronic Stability Control ESC (p. 276)

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.

The shape and location of the foam block may vary depending on car model.

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Finish by refitting the cover onto the bumper.

Related information

•

Towing (p. 453)

•

Recovering the car (p. 454)

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.

Related information

•

Warning triangle (p. 540)

•

Towing eye (p. 452)

•

Recovering the car (p. 454)

•

Using jump starting with another battery
(p. 413)

•

Ignition positions (p. 409)

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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. 453)

•

Towing eye (p. 452)

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.

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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".

Related information

•

Charging current (p. 456)

•

Charging cable (p. 457)

•

Status indication in the charging cable's con-
trol unit (p. 460)

•

Charge status (p. 466)

•

Gear positions for automatic gearbox
(p. 415)

•

Preparation for charging the hybrid battery
(p. 463)

•

Long-term storage of vehicles with hybrid
batteries (p. 468)

•

Drive modes (p. 421)

European standard - EN 61851-1.

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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.

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".

The voltage in the socket may vary depending on market.

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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. 206)

•

Preparation for charging the hybrid battery
(p. 463)

•

Charge status (p. 466)

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

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

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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.

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.

Maximum charging current may vary depending on market.

The voltage in the socket may vary depending on market.

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Related information

•

Status indication in the charging cable's con-
trol unit (p. 460)

•

Ground fault breaker in the charging cable
(p. 462)

•

Temperature monitoring of the charging
cable (p. 462)

•

Charging the hybrid battery (p. 454)

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Status indication in the charging

cable's control unit

During the charging of the car's hybrid battery,
the various indicators on the charging cable's
control unit show the current status while charg-
ing is in progress and after it is complete.

Control unit indicators and controls.

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