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Symbol

Message

Specification

Suspension

Service required

A fault has occurred. Visit a workshop

A

 as soon as possible.

Suspension failure

Stop safely

A critical fault has occurred. Stop safely, have the car transported (raised with all wheels
on the flat-bed) to a workshop

A

.

Suspension

Slow down Car too high

A fault has occurred. If the message appears whilst driving, contact a workshop

A

.

Suspension

Auto adjusting car level

Level control of the car's rear axle to target height in progress.

A

An authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.

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Related information

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Settings for level control

*

 (p. 480)

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Drive modes (p. 471)

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Settings for level control

*

Switch off the level control when the car is to
be jacked up in order to prevent problems
with automatic regulation.

Settings in the centre display

Disable Leveling Control

In certain cases the function must be deacti-
vated e.g. before the car is raised with a jack

*

.

The difference in level created when lifting
with a jack would otherwise mean the auto-
matic control starting to adjust the height, cre-
ating an undesired effect.

Deactivating the function via the centre dis-
play:

1. Press 

Settings

 in the top view.

2. Press 

My Car

Parking Brake and

Suspension

.

3. Select 

Disable Leveling Control

.

Related information

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Level control

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 and shock absorption

(p. 477)

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Recommendations for loading (p. 599)

Economical driving

To achieve the longest possible range, the
driver should plan driving and adapt driving
style and speed to the prevailing situation.

Before driving

•

Precondition the car before driving if pos-
sible using the charging cable connected
to the mains power circuit.

•

If preconditioning is not possible when it
is cold outside, use seat heating and steer-
ing wheel heating first of all. Avoid warm-
ing up the whole of the interior which
takes energy from the hybrid battery.

•

Choice of tyres and tyre pressure can
affect energy consumption - seek advice
on suitable tyres from an authorised Volvo
dealer.

•

Remove unnecessary items from the car -
the greater the load the higher the con-
sumption.

While driving

•

Activate drive mode 

Pure

.

•

Activate the 

Hold

 function at higher

speeds during journeys that are longer
than the range of the electricity.

•

If possible, avoid using the 

Charge

 func-

tion to charge the hybrid battery.

•

Drive at a steady speed and keep a good
distance to other vehicles and objects in
order to avoid braking.

•

The hybrid battery is recharged during
braking by braking gently with the brake
pedal.

•

High speed results in increased energy
consumption since the wind resistance
increases with speed.

•

In a cold climate, reduce electrical heating
of windows, mirrors, seats and steering
wheel, if possible.

•

Avoid driving with open windows.

•

Do not hold the car stationary on a hill
with the accelerator pedal. Instead, acti-
vate the function for braking when station-
ary.

•

If possible, deactivate the climate control
while driving a short distance after pre-
conditioning.

After driving

•

If possible, park in an acclimated garage
with charging facilities.

Related information

•

Regenerative braking

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 (p. 463)

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Range (p. 481)

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Checking tyre pressure (p. 572)

•

Show trip statistics in the centre display
(p. 91)

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481

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Automatic braking when stationary
(p. 461)

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Hold and Charge (p. 482)

Range

The car's range depends on several factors.
The ability to achieve a long range varies
according to the circumstances and condi-
tions under which the car is being driven.

The certified value for the car's mileage should
not be interpreted as an expected range. The
certified value should primarily be used to
compare different cars and is obtained during
special test cycles.

Range in the driver display

When the car is delivered from the factory, or
after a factory reset, the range is based on the
certified value

When the car has been driven for a while, the
range is based on historical driving patterns.
The amount of history used depends on the
battery's state of charge. Therefore, the less

charge there is in the hybrid battery, the faster
the range adapts to a changed driving pattern.

Factors that affect the range

In addition to historical trip data, there are sev-
eral different factors that affect the range. The
longest range is achieved under extremely
favourable conditions when all factors have a
positive impact.

Examples of factors that affect the range:

•

speed

•

climate settings

•

topography

•

preconditioning

•

tyres and tyre pressure

•

traffic situation

•

temperature and weather

•

road conditions.

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Range based on speed and outside
temperature

20 °C (68 °F) outside temperature and
passenger compartment climate Off.
20 °C (68 °F) outside temperature and
passenger compartment climate On.
35 °C (95 °F) outside temperature and
passenger compartment climate On.
-10 °C (14 °F) outside temperature and
passenger compartment climate On.

The graph shows the approximate relationship
between constant speed and range, where a
lower constant speed has a positive effect on
range.

A higher outside temperature and deactivated
climate control are also more beneficial for the
range.

Related information

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Show trip statistics in the centre display
(p. 91)

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Checking tyre pressure (p. 572)

Hold and Charge

In some situations, it can be useful to be able
to control the hybrid battery's state of charge
while driving is in progress. This is possible
with the functions 

Hold

 and 

Charge

.

Hold

 and 

Charge

 are available in all drive

modes. The functions are cancelled if 

Pure

drive mode is activated.

Activating Hold and Charge

The functions are activated in the centre dis-
play's function view.

Hold

Battery level sustained for
later use

.

The function maintains the
charge in the hybrid battery
for electric drive and saves
available electricity for later

use e.g. for driving in an urban environment.

The car works as for normal hybrid operation
with discharged battery where, in addition to
re-using brake-generated energy, for example,
the car starts the internal combustion engine
more often in order to maintain the charge in
the battery.

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Charge

Engine charges hybrid
battery

.

The function charges the
hybrid battery with assis-
tance from the internal com-
bustion engine for using

increased electric operation at a later time.

Symbols in the driver display

The symbol 

 is shown in the hybrid battery

gauge when Hold is activated.

The symbol 

 is shown in the hybrid battery

gauge when Charge is activated.

Related information

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Range (p. 481)

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Hybrid gauge (p. 86)

Preparations for a long trip

Before a driving holiday or some other type of
long journey, it is important to check the car's
functions and equipment particularly care-
fully.

Check that

•

the engine is working normally and that
fuel consumption is normal

•

there are no leaks (fuel, oil or other fluid)

•

braking effect on braking works as
intended

•

the tyres have sufficient tread depth and
pressure. Change to winter tyres when
driving to areas where there is a risk of
snowy or icy road surfaces

•

starter battery charging is good

•

the wiper blades are in good condition

•

a warning triangle and high-visibility vest
are located in the car - legally required in
certain countries

Related information

•

Checking tyre pressure (p. 572)

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Fuel consumption and CO

2

 emissions

(p. 684)

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Filling washer fluid (p. 666)

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Winter driving (p. 484)

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Economical driving (p. 480)

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Settings for car modem

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 (p. 551)

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Recommendations for loading (p. 599)

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Driving with a trailer (p. 497)

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Pilot Assist

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 (p. 325)

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Speed limiter (p. 305)

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Emergency puncture repair kit (p. 586)

Winter driving

For winter driving it is important to perform
certain checks of the car in order to ensure
that it can be driven safely.

Check the following in particular before the
cold season:

•

The engine coolant must contain 50%
glycol. This mixture protects the engine
against frost down to approx. -35°C
(-31°F). To avoid health risks, 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.

•

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 with antifreeze to avoid
ice forming in the washer fluid reservoir.

See the separate section for engine oil recom-
mendations.

Slippery driving conditions

To achieve optimum roadholding Volvo recom-
mends 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.

Practise driving on slippery surfaces under
controlled conditions to learn how the car
reacts.

Related information

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Engine oil — specifications (p. 679)

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Winter tyres (p. 584)

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Snow chains (p. 585)

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Braking on gritted roads (p. 457)

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Braking on wet roads (p. 457)

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Filling washer fluid (p. 666)

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Starter battery (p. 627)

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Replacing windscreen wiper blades
(p. 664)

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Replacing the wiper blade, rear window
(p. 663)

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Topping up coolant (p. 624)

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Adverse driving conditions for engine oil
(p. 680)

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Driving in water

Wading means the car being driven through
water e.g. on a flooded road. Driving in water
must be performed with great caution.

Observe the following to prevent damage to
the car when driving through water:

•

The water level must not be higher than
the floor of the car. If possible, check the
depth at the deepest point before starting
to drive through the water. Extra caution
should be exercised when passing
through flowing water.

•

Do not drive faster than walking pace.

•

Do not stop the car in the water. Drive for-
ward carefully or reverse the car back out
of the water.

•

Remember that waves created by oncom-
ing traffic may rise above the level for the
floor of the car.

•

Avoid driving through salt water (corrosion
risk).

IMPORTANT

Parts of the car (e.g. engine, gearbox,
driveline or electrical components) may be
damaged when driving through water with
a level higher than the floor of the car.
Damaged caused to a component caused
by submersion, hydrolock or lack of oil is
not covered by the warranty.

In the event of stalling in water, do not try
to restart. Instead, tow the car out of the
water and transported on a low loader to a
workshop. An authorised Volvo workshop
is recommended.

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.

If necessary, clean the contact for the trailer
coupling after driving in water and mud.

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Recovery (p. 503)

Opening and closing the fuel filler

flap

The fuel filler flap is unlocked by pressing a
button on the instrument panel.

In the driver display, the
arrow next to the tank symbol
indicates which side of the
car the fuel filler flap is
located.

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1. Press the button on the instrument panel.

> Pressure equalisation of the fuel tank

involves a certain delay in opening the
flap. The message 

Preparing for refuel

Fuel lid will be unlocked when ready

appears in the driver display, and when
the system is ready the message 

Fuel

tank

 

Ready for refuelling

 appears in

the driver display. If the internal com-
bustion engine is switched on when the
button is pressed, it is generally
switched off and the car switches to
electric mode.

NOTE

After the fuel filler flap has been opened,
refuelling must take place within about 15
minutes. After this, the valve that was
opened by pressing the button to open the
fuel filler cap is closed, and it is no longer
possible to refuel because the pump nozzle
cuts out.

If the valve is closed before refuelling is
complete - press the button again and wait
until the driver display shows the message

Fuel tank

 

Ready for refuelling

.

2. After refuelling is finished - close the flap

with a gentle press.

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Filling fuel (p. 486)

Filling fuel

The fuel tank is fitted with a coverless fuel
filler system.

Refuelling the car at a petrol station

It is important to feed the pump nozzle past the filler

pipe's two openable hatches before starting to fuel

the car.

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Fuelling instruction:

1. Switch off the car and open the fuel filler

flap.

NOTE

After the fuel filler flap has been opened,
refuelling must take place within about 15
minutes. After this, the valve that was
opened by pressing the button to open the
fuel filler cap is closed, and it is no longer
possible to refuel because the pump nozzle
cuts out.

If the valve is closed before refuelling is
complete - press the button again and wait
until the driver display shows the message

Fuel tank

 

Ready for refuelling

.

2.

Choose fuel that is approved for use in the
car in accordance with the identifier

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 on

the inside of the fuel filler flap. See infor-
mation on approved fuels and identifier in
the section on "Petrol".

3. Insert the pump nozzle in the fuel filler

opening. The filler pipe has two opening
caps. The pump nozzle must be pushed
past both caps before refuelling is started.

4. Do not overfill the tank but fill until the

pump nozzle cuts out the first time.
> The tank is full.

NOTE

Overfilled fuel in the tank can overflow in
hot weather.

Topping up fuel from a fuel can

When filling with a fuel can, use the funnel
located in the foam block under the floor hatch
in the cargo area.

1. Open the fuel filler flap.

2. Insert the funnel in the fuel filler opening.

The filler pipe has two opening caps. The
funnel's pipe must be pushed past both
caps before filling can be started.

Applicable to cars with fuel-driven
auxiliary heater

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Never use the fuel-driven heater when the car
is in a filling station area.

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The identifier in accordance with the CEN standard EN16942 is located on the inside of the fuel filler flap, and will be on corresponding fuel pumps and their nozzles at filling stations throughout

Europe by 12 October 2018 at the latest.

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Decal on the inside of the fuel filler flap.

Related information

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Opening and closing the fuel filler flap
(p. 485)

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Petrol (p. 489)

Handling of fuel

Do not use fuel with a lower quality than that
recommended by Volvo, as this will nega-
tively affect engine power and fuel consump-
tion.

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 diesel

are highly toxic and could cause permanent

injury or be fatal if swallowed. Seek medi-

cal 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

Mixtures of various fuel types or use of
fuels which are not recommended will
invalidate Volvo's guarantees and any sup-
plementary service agreements; this is
applicable to all engines.

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Petrol (p. 489)

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Petrol

It is important to use the correct fuel during
refuelling. Petrol is available with different
octane ratings that are adapted for different
types of driving.

Only use petrol from well-known producers.
Never use fuel of dubious quality. The petrol
must fulfil the EN 228 standard.

Identifier for petrol

Decal on the inside of the fuel filler flap.

The identifier in accordance with the CEN
standard EN16942 is located on the inside of
the fuel filler flap, and will be on corresponding
fuel pumps and their nozzles at filling stations
throughout Europe by 12 October 2018 at the
latest.

These are the identifiers that apply for current
standard fuels in Europe. Petrol with the fol-
lowing identifiers may be used in cars with
petrol engine:

E5 is a petrol with maximum
2.7% oxygen and maximum
5 volume % ethanol.

E10 is a petrol with maximum
3.7% oxygen and maximum
10 volume % ethanol.

IMPORTANT

•

Fuel that contains up to 10 percent by
volume ethanol is permitted.

•

EN 228 E10 petrol (max 10 percent by
volume ethanol) is approved for use.

•

Ethanol higher than E10
(max. 10 percent by volume ethanol) is
not permitted, e.g. E85 is not permit-
ted.

Octane rating

•

RON 95 can be used for normal driving.

•

RON 98 is recommended for good power
and low fuel consumption.

•

An octane rating lower than RON 95 must
not be used.

When driving in temperatures above +38 °C
(100 °F), fuel with the highest octane rating is
recommended for adapted performance and
fuel economy.

IMPORTANT

•

Use only unleaded petrol to avoid dam-
aging the catalytic converter.

•

Fuel containing metallic additives must
not be used.

•

Do not use any additives which have
not been recommended by Volvo.

Related information

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Handling of fuel (p. 488)

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Filling fuel (p. 486)

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Petrol particle filter (p. 490)

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Fuel consumption and CO

2

 emissions

(p. 684)

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Petrol particle filter

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Petrol cars are fitted with particle filters for
more efficient emission control.

Particles in the exhaust gases are collected in
the petrol particle filter during normal driving.
In normal driving conditions, passive regenera-
tion takes place, which leads to the particles
being oxidised and burned away. The filter is
emptied in this way.

If the car is driven at low speed or with repea-
ted cold starts in low outside temperature,
active regeneration may be necessary. Regen-
eration of the particulate filter is automatic and
normally takes 10-20 minutes. Fuel consump-
tion may temporarily increase during regenera-
tion.

When driving short distances at low
speeds in a petrol car

The capacity of the emissions system is affec-
ted by how the car is driven. Driving varying
distances and at different speeds is important
in order to achieve performance that is as
energy-efficient as possible.

Driving short distances at low speeds (or in
cold climates) frequently, where the engine
does not reach normal operating temperature,
can lead to problems that can eventually
cause a malfunction and trigger a warning
message. If the vehicle is mostly driven in city

traffic, it is important to regularly drive at
higher speeds to allow the emissions system
to regenerate.

•

The car should be driven on A-roads at
speeds in excess of 70 km/h (44 mph) for
at least 20 minutes between each refuel-
ling.

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Petrol (p. 489)

Overheating in the engine and

drive system

Under certain conditions, e.g. hard driving in
hilly terrain and hot climate, there is a risk
that the engine and drive system may over-
heat – in particular with a heavy load.

•

In the event of overheating, the engine's
power may be limited temporarily.

•

Remove any auxiliary lamps from in front
of the grille when driving in hot climates.

•

If the temperature in the engine's cooling
system becomes too high then a warning
symbol is illuminated and the driver dis-
play shows the message 

Engine

temperature

 

High temperature Stop

safely

. Stop the car in a safe way and

allow the engine to run at idling speed for
several minutes and cool down.

•

If the message 

Engine temperature

High temperature Turn off engine

 or

Engine coolant

 

Level low, turn off

engine

 is shown, stop the car and switch

off the engine.

•

In the event of overheating in the gearbox,
an alternative gear shift program will be
selected. In addition, a built-in protection
function is activated that, amongst other
things, illuminates a warning symbol and
the driver display shows the message

Transmission warm

 

Reduce speed to

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lower temperature

 or 

Transmission hot

Stop safely, wait for cooling

. Follow the

recommendation given, reduce speed or
stop the car in a safe way and allow the
engine to run at idling speed for several
minutes to enable 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.

Symbols in the driver display

Symbol Specification

High engine temperature. Follow
the recommendation given.

Low level, coolant. Follow the
recommendation given.

Gearbox hot/overheated/cooled.
Follow the recommendation
given.

Related information

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Topping up coolant (p. 624)

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Driving with a trailer (p. 497)

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Preparations for a long trip (p. 483)

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Gear shift indicator (p. 469)

Overloading the starter battery

The electrical functions in the car load the
starter battery to varying degrees. Avoid
using the ignition position 

II

 when the car is

switched off. Instead, use ignition position 

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 car is
switched off. Examples of such functions are:

•

ventilation fan

•

headlamps

•

windscreen wiper

•

audio system (high volume).

If the starter battery voltage is low, a message
is shown in the driver display. The energy-sav-
ing function then shuts down certain functions
or reduces certain functions such as the venti-
lation fan and/or audio system.

–

In which case, charge the starter battery
by starting the car and then running it for
at least 15 minutes - starter battery charg-
ing is more effective during driving than
running the engine at idling speed while
stationary.

Related information

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Starter battery (p. 627)

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Ignition positions (p. 452)

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Using jump starting with another

battery

If the starter battery is discharged then the
car can be started with current from another
battery.

Charging point for jump-starting own car.

IMPORTANT

The car’s charging point is only intended
for jump-starting the car itself. The charg-
ing point is not intended for jump-starting
another car. Using the charging point to
jump start another car may cause a fuse to
blow, which means the charging point will
stop working.

When a fuse has blown the message 

12 V

Battery

 

Fuse failure Service required

 is

shown in the driver display. Volvo recom-

mends that an authorised Volvo workshop is
contacted.

When jump-starting the car, the following
steps are recommended to avoid short circuits
or other damage:

1. Set the car's electrical system in ignition

position 

0

.

2. Check that the donor battery has a voltage

of 12 V.

3. If the donor battery is installed in another

car - switch off the donor car's engine and
make sure that the two cars do not touch
each other.

4. Connect one of the red jump lead's

clamps to the donor battery's positive ter-
minal (1).

IMPORTANT

Connect the start cable carefully to avoid
short circuits with other components in the
engine compartment.

5. Open the positive jump-starting point's

cover (2).

6. Connect the red jump lead's other clamp

onto the car's positive jump-starting point
(2).

7. Connect one of the black jump lead's

clamps to the donor battery's negative ter-
minal (3).

8. Connect the black jump lead's other

clamp onto the car's negative jump-star-
ting point (4).

9. Check that the jump lead clamps are

affixed securely so that there are no sparks
during the starting attempt.

10. Start the engine of the "donor car" and

allow it to run a few minutes at a speed
slightly higher than idle approx. 1500 rpm.

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11. Start your own car's engine. If the start

attempt fails then extend the charging
time to 10 minutes, and then make a new
start attempt.

NOTE

When starting the engine in normal condi-
tions the car's electric drive motor is priori-
tised - the petrol engine remains switched
off. This means that after the start knob
has been turned clockwise, the electric
motor has "started" and the car is ready to
move. A started motor is indicated by the
driver display's indicator lamps extinguish-
ing and its preset theme illuminating.

IMPORTANT

Do not touch the connections between
cable and car during the starting attempt.
There is a risk of sparks forming.

12. Remove the jump leads in reverse order -

first the black and then the red.

Make sure that none of the black jump
lead's clamps comes into contact with the
car's positive jump-starting point/donor
battery's positive terminal or the clamp
connected to the red jump lead.

WARNING

•

The battery can generate oxyhydrogen
gas, which is highly explosive. A spark
can be formed if a jump lead is con-
nected incorrectly, and this can be
enough for the battery to explode.

•

Do not connect the jump leads to any
fuel system component or any moving
part. Be careful of hot engine parts.

•

The battery contains sulphuric acid,
which can cause serious burns.

•

If sulphuric acid comes into contact
with eyes, skin or clothing, flush with
large quantities of water. If acid
splashes into the eyes - seek medical
attention immediately.

•

Never smoke near the battery.

NOTE

The car cannot be started if the hybrid bat-
tery is discharged.

Related information

•

Starting the car (p. 450)

•

Ignition positions (p. 452)

•

Adjusting the steering wheel (p. 200)

•

Selecting ignition mode (p. 453)

Towbar

*

The car can be equipped with a towbar that
makes it possible to tow e.g. a trailer behind
the car.

There may be different towbar variants availa-
ble for the car. Contact a Volvo dealer for more
information.

IMPORTANT

When the engine is switched off, the con-
stant battery voltage to the trailer connec-
tor can be switched off automatically so as
not to drain the starter battery.

IMPORTANT

The towball needs regular cleaning and
lubrication 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 towbar, there
is no rear mounting for a towing eye.