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Radar sensor type approval

The type approval for the vehicle's radar units
for adaptive cruise control

(ACC

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), Pilot

Assist

and BLIS

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are found here.

Market

ACC & PA

BLIS

Type approval

Canada

✓

FCC ID: L2C0054TR IC: 3432A-0054TR

FCC ID: L2C0055TR IC: 3432A-0055TR

✓

Canada Standard RSS-310

USA

✓

FCC ID: L2C0054TR IC: 3432A-0054TR

FCC ID: L2C0055TR IC: 3432A-0055TR

✓

FCC ID: NBG01RS4

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules and with Industry Canada license-
exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and

(2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

Ce dispositif de radiocommunication de
catégorie II respecte la norme CNR-310
d’Industrie Canada. Le présent appareil est
conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada

applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes:

(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,
et

(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout
brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre
le fonctionnement.

Cet appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie
Canada a applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L’exploitation est
autorisée à condition que l'appareil ne

produise pas de brouillage préjudiciable et
qu'il accepte tout brouillage, même celui
susceptible d'en compromettre le
fonctionnement.

CAUTION TO USERS: Changes or
modifications not expressively approved by
the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the
equipment. The term “IC:” before the radio
certification number only signifies that
Industry Canada technical specifications were
met.

Note: This equipment complies with radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled

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Adaptive Cruise Control

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Blind Spot Information

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environment. This equipment should be
installed and operated with minimum distance
of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.

For detailed information about type approval,
go to volvocars.com/support.

Related information

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Driver support systems (p. 280)

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Adaptive Cruise Control

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Camera

The camera is used by several driver support
systems to e.g. detect lane marker lines or
road signs.

Location of the camera

The camera is used by the following functions:

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Adaptive Cruise Control

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Pilot Assist

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Lane Keeping Aid

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Steering assistance at risk of collision

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City Safety

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Driver Alert Control

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Road Sign Information

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Active high beams

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Park Assist

Related information

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Camera/radar sensor limitations

The camera and radar sensor used by several
of the driver support functions has certain
limitations, which also affect the functions
using the camera and radar sensor. The driver
should be aware of the following limitations:

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Common camera and radar limitations

Obstructed camera

The area marked in the illustration must be cleaned

regularly and kept free of decals, objects, solar film,

etc.

The camera is located on the upper interior
section of the windshield along with the radar
sensor.

Do not place, affix or mount anything on the
inside or outside of the windshield, or in front
of or around the camera and radar sensor –
this could disrupt camera and radar-based
functions. It could cause functions to be
reduced, deactivated completely or to produce
an incorrect function response.

High temperatures

If the temperature in the passenger compart-
ment is very high, the camera/radar sensor

will switch off temporarily for
approx. 15 minutes after the engine is started
to protect its electronic components. When
the temperature has cooled sufficiently, the
camera/radar sensor will automatically restart.

Damaged windshield

Failure to take action could result in
reduced performance for the driver support
systems that use the camera and radar
unit. It could cause functions to be
reduced, deactivated completely or to pro-
duce an incorrect function response.

To avoid the risk of malfunction of the driver
support systems that use the radar sensor, the
following also apply:

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If there are cracks, scratches or stone
chips on the windshield in front of any of
the camera and radar sensor "windows"
and this covers an area of
about 0.5 × 3.0 mm (0.02 × 0.12 in.) or
more, contact a workshop to have the
windshield replaced

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Volvo advises

against

repairing cracks,

scratches or stone chips in the area in
front of the camera and radar sensor – the

entire windshield should instead be
replaced.

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Before replacing the windshield, contact a
workshop

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to verify that the right wind-

shield has been ordered and installed.

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The same type of windshield wipers or
wipers approved by Volvo should be used
for replacement.

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If the windshield is replaced, the camera
and radar sensor must be recalibrated by a
workshop

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to help ensure proper func-

tioning of all of the vehicle's camera and
radar-based systems.

Additional radar limitations

Vehicle speed

The radar sensor's ability to detect a vehicle
ahead is significantly reduced if the speed of
the vehicle ahead differs greatly from your
vehicle's speed.

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An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.

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Limited field of vision

The radar sensor has a limited field of vision. In
some situations, it may detect a vehicle later
than expected or not at all.

The radar sensor's field of vision

The radar sensor's detection of vehicles
very close to your vehicle may be delayed
in certain situations, e.g. if a vehicle pulls

in between your vehicle and the vehicle
directly ahead.
Small vehicles, such as motorcycles, or
vehicles that are not driving in the center
of the lane may remain undetected.
In curves, the radar may detect the a dif-
ferent vehicle than intended or lose sight
of a target vehicle.

Low trailers

Low trailer in the radar shadow

Low trailers may also be difficult or even
impossible for the radar to detect. The driver
should be extra alert when driving behind vehi-
cles towing low trailers when Adaptive Cruise
Control

or Pilot Assist

is activated.

Additional camera limitations

Reduced visibility

Cameras have the same limitations as the
human eye. In other words, their “vision" is
impaired by adverse weather conditions such
as heavy snowfall/rain, dense fog, swirling

dust/snow, etc. These conditions may reduce
the function of systems that depend on the
camera or cause these systems to temporarily
stop functioning.

Strong sunlight, reflections from the road sur-
face, ice or snow covering the road, a dirty
road surface, or unclear lane marker lines may
drastically reduce the camera’s ability to
detect the side of a lane, a pedestrian, a
cyclist, a large animal or another vehicle.

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Additional Park Assist Camera

limitations

Blind sectors

There are "blind" sectors between the cameras' fields

of vision.

With the Park Assist Camera's 360° view

selected, objects/obstacles may not be
detected if they are located in the "joints"
where the edges of the individual camera
views meet.

WARNING

Even if it seems as though only a fairly

small section of the screen image is

obstructed, this may mean that a relatively

large sector is hidden and obstacles there

may not be detected until they are very

near the vehicle.

Lighting conditions

The camera image is automatically adjusted
according to the current lighting conditions.
This means that the brightness and quality of
the image may vary slightly. Poor lighting con-
ditions may result in reduced image quality.

A bike carrier and other accessories moun-
ted on the rear of the vehicle can obscure
the camera's view.

Related information

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Camera (p. 393)

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Volvo Cars support site (p. 21)

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Park Assist Camera

(p. 371)

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Recommended camera and radar

sensor maintenance

In order for the camera and radar units to
function properly, they must be kept free of
dirt, ice, snow, etc. and should be washed
regularly with water and car washing deter-
gent.

Dirt, ice and snow covering the sensors
could cause false warnings, reduced func-
tion, or no function.

Location of the Park Assist sensors

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Location of rear radar sensors. Keep the marked area

clean (on both the left and right sides of the vehicle).

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For best possible performance, it is impor-
tant to keep the areas in front of the sen-
sors clean.

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Do not attach any objects, tape or decals
to the surface of the sensors.

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Clean the camera lenses regularly using
lukewarm water and car washing deter-
gent. Wash gently to avoid scratching the
lens.

Only a workshop may perform mainte-
nance on driver support components – an
authorized Volvo workshop is recom-
mended.

Related information

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Camera (p. 393)

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Park Assist Camera

(p. 371)

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Camera and radar unit symbols

and messages

Here are examples of some of the messages
and symbols related to the camera and radar
units that may be displayed in the instrument
panel.

Sensor blocked

If this symbol and the message

Windscreen sensor

Sensor

blocked, see Owner's manual

displayed in the instrument panel, it

means that the camera and radar unit are
unable to detect other vehicles, cyclists,
pedestrians and large animals in front of the
vehicle and that the vehicle's camera and
radar-based functions may be obstructed.

The following table shows some of the situa-
tions that can cause the message to be dis-
played, and suggested actions:

Cause

Action

The area of the windshield in front of the camera/radar sensor is
dirty or covered by ice or snow.

Clean the windshield in front of the camera/radar sensor and remove dirt, ice
and snow.

Thick fog, heavy rain or snow is blocking the radar signals or the
camera's range of visibility.

No action. Heavy precipitation may sometimes prevent the camera/radar sensor
from functioning.

Water or snow is spraying/swirling up and blocking the radar
signals or the camera's range of visibility.

No action. Very wet or snow-covered roads may sometimes prevent the cam-
era/radar sensor from functioning.

There is dirt between the inside of the windshield and the cam-
era/radar sensor.

Consult a workshop to have the area of the windshield on the inside of the cam-
era's casing cleaned. An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.

Bright sunlight.

No action. The camera/radar sensor will reset automatically when lighting con-
ditions improve.

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Defective camera

If a camera sector is dark and
contains this symbol, this
indicates that the camera is
not functioning properly.

The vehicle's left-side camera is malfunctioning.

A dark camera sector may also be displayed in
the following situations, but

without

the

defective camera symbol:

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a door is open

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the tailgate is open

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a rearview mirror is folded in

Rear Park Assist Camera

WARNING

Be extra cautious when

reversing if this symbol is

shown when a trailer, bike

carrier or similar is

attached and electrically

connected to the vehicle.
The symbol indicates that

the rear parking assist sensors are

deacti-

vated

and will not warn of any obstacles.

Related information

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Camera (p. 393)

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Volvo Cars support site (p. 21)

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General information about electric

vehicles

Recharge vehicles are driven just like any
other vehicle, but certain functions differ from
a vehicle powered exclusively by gasoline.
The electric motor powers the vehicle primar-
ily at low speeds; the gasoline engine is used
at higher speeds or during more active driv-
ing.

The instrument panel displays Recharge-spe-
cific information - charging information,
selected drive mode, distance to discharged
battery and hybrid battery charge level.

Different drive modes can be selected while
driving, e.g. electric power only or, if more
power is needed, a combination of electric and
gasoline power. The vehicle calculates a com-
bination of driveability, driving experience,
environmental impact and fuel economy for
the selected drive mode.

In order to function optimally, the hybrid bat-
tery (and its electrical drive systems) and the
gasoline engine (and its drive systems) must
be at the correct operating temperature. Bat-
tery capacity can be considerably reduced if
the battery is too cold or too hot. Precondi-
tioning prepares the vehicle's drive systems
and passenger compartment before driving to
help reduce both wear and energy consump-
tion. It also helps increase the hybrid battery's
range.

The hybrid battery which powers the electric
motor is recharged using the charging cable. It
can also be recharged during light braking and
through engine braking in gear position

. The

combustion engine can also help recharge the
hybrid battery.

Important

No electrical current

Keep in mind that if there is no electrical cur-
rent to the vehicle, i.e. the ignition is switched
off or the start battery is discharged, certain
functions such as power brakes, power steer-
ing, etc. will be limited.

WARNING

The power brakes only work when the

electric motor or combustion engine is run-

ning.

Towing not permitted

Never tow the vehicle behind another vehicle,
as this could damage the electric motor.

Exterior engine noise

Because there is no sound from the engine
when only the electric motor is running, the
vehicle is equipped with artificial exterior
background noise. This sound is intended to
help warn children, pedestrians, cyclists, ani-
mals, etc. outside the vehicle of the vehicle's
approach.

High-voltage electrical current

WARNING

A number of electrical components in the

vehicle use high-voltage current and can be

extremely dangerous if handled incorrectly.

These components and any orange wiring

in the vehicle may only be handled by

trained and qualified Volvo service techni-

cians.

Related information

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Charging the hybrid battery (p. 403)

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Hybrid gauge (p. 91)

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Drive modes (p. 446)

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Starting and stopping preconditioning
(p. 235)

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Hybrid battery (p. 631)

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Automatic transmission (p. 439)

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Towing using a towline (p. 482)

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Charging the hybrid battery

In addition to the conventional fuel tank, your
vehicle is also equipped with a rechargeable
lithium-ion hybrid battery.

WARNING

California Proposition 65

Operating, servicing and maintaining a pas-

senger vehicle can expose you to chemi-

cals including engine exhaust, carbon mon-

oxide, phthalates, and lead, which are

known to the State of California to cause

cancer and birth defects or other reproduc-

tive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid

breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine

except as necessary, service your vehicle in

a well ventilated area and wear gloves or

wash your hands frequently when servicing

your vehicle. For more information go to

The hybrid battery can be recharged using the
charging cable stored in a storage space in the
cargo compartment.

WARNING

The hybrid electrical system in your vehicle

uses high voltage electrical current. Any

damage to this system or to the hybrid bat-

tery may result in the danger of overheat-

ing, fire, or serious injury. If the vehicle is

involved in a collision or subjected to flood-

ing, fire, etc., have it inspected by a trained

and qualified Volvo service technician. Prior

to this inspection, the vehicle should be

parked outdoors at a safe distance from

any building or potentially flammable mate-

rials.

The hybrid battery's charging time depends on
the charging current used.

Charging current (p. 404)

The capacity of the hybrid battery dimin-
ishes somewhat with age and use, which
could result in increased use of the gaso-
line engine and consequently, slightly
higher fuel consumption.

WARNING

If the hybrid battery needs to be replaced,

this may only be done by a Volvo retailer or

authorized Volvo workshop.

Charging cable handle and charging
socket

Charging cable handle and charging socket.

Charging status is indicated in three ways:

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Indicator on the charging cable's control
module.

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Indicator light in the vehicle's charging
socket.

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Images and text in the instrument panel.

The start battery is charged while the hybrid
battery is charging and stops charging when
the hybrid battery is fully charged.

If the hybrid battery's temperature is below
-10

C (14

F) or above 40

C (104

F), some

of the vehicle's functions may be reduced or
not available at all.

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The electric motor cannot be used if the bat-
tery's temperature is too low or too high. If the
PURE drive mode is selected, the gasoline
engine will start.

Charging with fixed control module in
accordance with mode 3

In certain markets, the control module is
installed within a charging station connected
to an electrical outlet. In this case, the charg-
ing cable does not have its own control mod-
ule. You must therefore use the charging sta-
tion's charging cable and follow the instruc-
tions on the charging station.

Energy recovery during braking

Indicator in the instrument panel during energy

recovery.

Energy is regenerated to the battery when the
brake pedal is depressed lightly or during
engine braking.

The function is available in all drive modes
together with gear selector position

Related information

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Charge cable (p. 406)

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Opening and closing the charging socket
cover (p. 409)

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Initiating hybrid battery charging (p. 410)

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Stopping hybrid battery charging (p. 418)

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Charging status in the charging cable's
control module (p. 413)

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Charging status in the vehicle's charging
socket (p. 412)

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Charging status in the instrument panel
(p. 416)

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Hybrid symbols and messages in the
instrument panel (p. 419)

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Automatic transmission (p. 439)

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Changing drive mode (p. 451)

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Long-term storage of vehicles with hybrid
batteries (p. 421)

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Regenerative braking

(p. 438)

Charging current

Charging current is used to charge the hybrid
battery and precondition the vehicle. Charg-
ing is performed by connecting a charging
cable between the vehicle's charging socket
and a 120/240 V electrical socket (alternat-
ing current).

When the charging cable is activated, a mes-
sage will be displayed in the instrument panel
and an indicator light in the vehicle's charging
socket will illuminate. Charging current is pri-
marily used for battery charging, but is also
used for preconditioning. The vehicle's start
battery is charged along with the hybrid bat-
tery.

Never detach the charging cable from the
120/240 V outlet (AC, alternating current)
while charging is in progress – the
120/240 V outlet could be damaged in
such circumstances. Always interrupt
charging first and then disconnect the
charging cable – first from the vehicle's
charging socket and then from the
120/240 V outlet.

European standard - EN 61851-1.

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Make sure that the fuse to the wall outlet
can handle the current specified for the
charging cable.

Charging status in the charging cable's
control module (p. 413)

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In extremely cold or hot weather, part
of the charging current is used to heat/
cool the hybrid battery and the passen-
ger compartment, resulting in a longer
charging time.

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The charging time is longer if precondi-
tioning has been selected. The time
required depends primarily on the
ambient temperature.

Charging time

Charging time may vary. The following charg-
ing times apply when charging is not affected
by current being drawn from the climate sys-
tem or any other function. If charging seems
to be taking more time than shown in the
table, this should be investigated.

Charging times for charging with 200-240 V

Amperage (A)

Charging time (hours)

Maximum charging current may vary from market to mar-

ket.

Charging times for charging with 100-120 V

Amperage (A)

Charging time (hours)

Maximum charging current may vary from market to mar-

ket.

Fuse

There are normally several 120/240 V power
consumers in one fuse circuit, which means
that more than one power consumer (e.g.
lighting, vacuum cleaner, electric drill, etc.)
may use the same fuse.

Related information

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Charge cable (p. 406)

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Charging status in the instrument panel
(p. 416)

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Charging status in the vehicle's charging
socket (p. 412)

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Starting and stopping preconditioning
(p. 235)

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Stopping hybrid battery charging (p. 418)

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Charge cable

The charging cable and its control module are
used to charge the vehicle's hybrid battery.

The charging cable is stored in a storage compart-

ment under the cargo compartment floor.

WARNING

Only use the charging cable provided with

your vehicle or a replacement cable pur-

chased from a Volvo retailer.

Specifications, charging cable

Enclosure class

Compliance

IP67

SAE J1772

Ambient tempera-
ture

-32

C to 50

(-25

F till 122

WARNING

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The charging cable must be grounded
when in use. It is equipped with a cord
with a grounding conductor and a
grounding plug. The plug must be
inserted into an appropriate outlet that
is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and
ordinances and is not damaged in any
way.

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Children should be supervised when in
the vicinity of the charging cable when
it is plugged in.

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High voltage is present in your electric
meter housing and power distribution
service panel. Contact with high volt-
age can cause death or serious per-
sonal injury.

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Do not use the charging cable if it is
damaged in any way. A damaged or
malfunctioning charging cable may
only be repaired by a workshop – an
authorized Volvo workshop is recom-
mended.

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Always position the charging cable so
that it will not be driven over, stepped
on, tripped over or otherwise damaged,
or cause personal injury.

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Disconnect the charger from the wall
outlet before cleaning it.

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Never connect the charging cable to an
extension cord or a multiple plug
socket.

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Do not use one or more adapters
between the charging cable and the
electric outlet.

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Do not use an external timer between
the charging cable and the electrical
outlet.

Also, refer to the manufacturer's instruc-

tions for using the charging cable and its

components.