Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Plug-in Hybrid (2017 year). Manual

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Electrical current for charging the hybrid bat-
tery
Electric motor for powering the rear wheels

Hybrid battery

Drive modes (change in the center display or
by using the drive mode control in the tunnel
console)
Instrument panel showing unique hybrid-rela-
ted information

WARNING

Please be aware that there is no sound from
the engine when the vehicle is being powered
by the electric motor and it may be difficult to
detect by children, pedestrians, cyclists and
animals. This is especially true at low speeds.

High-voltage electrical current

WARNING

A number of electrical components in the
XC90 T8 Twin Engine Plug-in Hybrid use
high-voltage current and can be extremely
dangerous if handled incorrectly. These com-
ponents and any orange wiring in the vehicle
may only be handled by trained and qualified
Volvo service technicians.

Hybrid-unique functions

Drive modes

Different drive modes can be selected while driv-
ing, e.g., electric power only or a combination of
electric and gasoline power. The vehicle calcu-
lates the optimal combination of drivability, driving
experience, environmental impact and fuel econ-
omy for the selected drive mode. See also the
article "Drive modes" for additional information.

Instrument panel

In certain driving situations, hybrid-unique infor-
mation may be displayed in the instrument panel,
such as: a hybrid battery gauge (current charge
level), the current drive mode, a symbol that illu-
minates when the gasoline engine is being used,
a Hybrid Guide and the level of energy regenera-
tion.

Preconditioning

In order to function optimally, the hybrid battery
(and its related electrical systems) and the gaso-
line engine (and its drive systems) should be at
the correct operating temperature. The hybrid
battery's capacity is reduced considerably if it is

too cold or hot. Preconditioning prepares the
vehicle's drive systems and passenger compart-
ment before the vehicle is driven to help reduce
wear and energy consumption.

Charging the hybrid battery

CAUTION

Never connect the charging cable if there is a
risk of thunderstorms/lightning.

The XC90 T8 Twin Engine Plug-in Hybrid uses a
lithium-ion battery that can be charged in several
ways:

•

A charging cable can be connected from the
vehicle to a 110-volt AC socket. Charging
time depends on the strength of the current.

•

When the brakes are applied lightly, the elec-
tric motor is used for engine braking, during
which the vehicle's kinetic energy is conver-
ted into electric current that is used to help
recharge the hybrid battery.

•

The hybrid battery is also recharged to a cer-
tain extent when the gasoline engine is in
operation.

Related information

•

Drive modes (p. 420)

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Charging the hybrid battery (p. 413)

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Volvo and the environment

Volvo is committed to the well-being of its cus-
tomers. As a natural part of this commitment, we
care about the environment in which we all live.
Concern for the environment means an everyday
involvement in reducing our environmental
impact.

Volvo's environmental activities are based on a
holistic view, which means we consider the over-
all environmental impact of a product throughout
its complete life cycle. In this context, design, pro-
duction, product use, and recycling are all impor-
tant considerations. In production, Volvo has
partly or completely phased out several chemicals
including CFCs, lead chromates, asbestos, and
cadmium; and reduced the number of chemicals
used in our plants 50% since 1991.

Volvo was the first in the world to introduce into
production a three-way catalytic converter with a
Lambda sond, now called the heated oxygen sen-
sor, in 1976. The current version of this highly
efficient system reduces emissions of harmful
substances (CO, HC, NOx) from the exhaust pipe
by approximately 95 – 99% and the search to
eliminate the remaining emissions continues.
Volvo is the only automobile manufacturer to
offer CFC-free retrofit kits for the air conditioning
system of all models as far back as the 1975
model 240. Advanced electronic engine controls
and cleaner fuels are bringing us closer to our
goal. In addition to continuous environmental

refinement of conventional gasoline-powered
internal combustion engines, Volvo is actively
looking at advanced technology alternative-fuel
vehicles.

When you drive a Volvo, you become our partner
in the work to lessen the car's impact on the
environment. To reduce your vehicle's environ-
mental impact, you can:

•

Maintain proper air pressure in your tires.
Tests have shown decreased fuel economy
with improperly inflated tires.

•

Follow the recommended maintenance
schedule in your Warranty and Service
Records Information booklet.

•

Drive at a constant speed whenever possible.

•

See a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician as soon as possible for inspection
if the check engine (malfunction indicator)
light illuminates, or stays on after the vehicle
has started.

•

Properly dispose of any vehicle-related waste
such as used motor oil, used batteries, brake
pads, etc.

•

When cleaning your vehicle, please use gen-
uine Volvo car care products. All Volvo car
care products are formulated to be environ-
mentally friendly.

Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Plug-in
Hybrid

•

If possible, precondition the vehicle with the
charging cable before driving.

•

If preconditioning is not possible in cold
weather, use the seat and steering wheel
heating primarily. Avoid heating the entire
passenger compartment, which reduces the
hybrid battery's charge level.

•

Choose the

Pure

drive mode to help mini-

mize electric power consumption.

•

In hilly terrain, put the gear selector in mode
B to utilize the electric motor's braking func-
tion when the accelerator pedal is released.
This helps charge the hybrid battery.

Related information

•

Driving economically (p. 385)

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Owner's manual and the

environment

The wood pulp in Volvo's printed owner's infor-
mation comes from FSC

(Forest Stewardship

Council

) certified forests and other responsible

sources.

FSC

The symbol above indicates that the wood pulp is
FSC

certified.

Related information

•

Volvo and the environment (p. 20)

IntelliSafe

—driver support

IntelliSafe is Volvo's philosophy regarding vehi-
cle safety. It encompasses a number of systems,
both standard and optional, that are designed to
help make driving and traveling in a Volvo safer.

Support

Systems that help make driving safer are an inte-
gral part of IntelliSafe. These include optional
features such as Adaptive Cruise Control

* that

helps maintain a set distance to a vehicle ahead,
Park Assist Pilot

*, which assists in parking the

vehicle, Cross Traffic Alert

*, Blind Spot

Information

*, etc.

Accident prevention

Systems such as City Safety are designed to
automatically apply the brakes in situations in
which the driver does not have time to react.
Lane Keeping Aid

* alerts the drive if the vehicle

inadvertently crosses a lane's/road's side marker
line.

Protection

The vehicle is equipped with e.g., seat belt pre-
tensioners that pull the seat belts taut in critical
situations when there is a collision risk and
numerous airbags designed to help provide cush-
ioning if certain types of collisions should occur.

Related information

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

* (p. 281)

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Park Assist Pilot (PAP)

* (p. 368)

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High and low beam headlights (p. 148)

•

Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)

* (p. 341)

•

Blind Spot Information (BLIS)

* (p. 339)

•

City Safety

™ (p. 326)

•

Driving lane assistance (p. 350)

•

Airbag system (p. 71)

•

Roll stability control (RSC) (p. 267)

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Seat belts (p. 66)

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General safety information (p. 62)

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Information when it's needed, where it's needed

Information is presented in different displays depending on how it should be prioritized (generic illustration)

Head-up-display

The head up-display presents types of informa-
tion that the driver should be aware of immedi-

ately, such as traffic warnings, speed information
and navigation. Road sign information and incom-
ing phone calls are also displayed here. The
head-up display is controlled from the right-side
steering wheel keypad and the center display.

Instrument panel

The instrument panel displays information such
as speed, an incoming phone call or the track

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

that is currently playing. It is controlled using both
steering wheel keypads.

Center display

Many of the vehicle's main functions are con-
trolled from the center display, a touchscreen that
reacts to taps or other gestures. The number of
physical buttons is thereby minimized. The screen
can be operated with or without gloves.

The center display is used to control e.g., the cli-
mate and infotainment systems and to adjust the
power seats

*. The information shown here can be

dealt with by the driver or the front seat passen-
ger.

Voice control system

The voice control system ena-
bles the driver to operate cer-
tain vehicle functions without
removing his/her hands from
the steering wheel and it
understands natural speech.
Use voice commands to e.g.,

play a track on the infotainment system, make a
phone call, raise the passenger compartment
temperature or to read a text message.

For additional information about all of the func-
tions/system, see the respective articles in the
on-board owner's manual or the printed supple-
ment.

Related information

•

Using the center display (p. 50)

•

Center display overview (p. 33)

•

Navigating in the center display's views
(p. 43)

•

Head-up display (HUD)

* (p. 122)

•

Instrument panel (p. 132)

•

Voice control (p. 125)

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Owner's manual in mobile devices

Owner's information mobile app

can be down-

loaded from the App Store and Google Play and
is adapted for both cell phones and tablets.
These apps also contain videos and interior/
exterior hotspot views of the vehicle that you can
click on for additional information.

This QR code will take you
directly to the app or you can
search for "Volvo manual" in
the App Store or Google Play.

The app contains videos and exterior/interior
views of the vehicle with certain components/
functions highlighted in hotspots, which lead
directly to related information. It is easy to navi-
gate between the various categories and articles
and the contents are searchable.

The mobile app is available at the App Store and Google
Play

Related information

•

Using the owner's manual (p. 54)

•

Additional information about your vehicle
(p. 14)

Certain models and mobile devices

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Options, accessories and the On-

board Diagnostic (OBDII) socket

We strongly recommend that Volvo owners
install only genuine, Volvo-approved accesso-
ries, and that accessory installations be per-
formed only by a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician.

Optional or accessory equipment described in
this manual is indicated by an asterisk.

Optional or accessory equipment may not be
available in all countries or markets. Please note
that some vehicles may be equipped differently,
depending on special legal requirements.

Contact your Volvo retailer for additional informa-
tion.

NOTE

•

Do not export your Volvo to another
country before investigating that coun-
try's applicable safety and exhaust emis-
sion requirements. In some cases it may
be difficult or impossible to comply with
these requirements. Modifications to the
emission control system(s) may render
your Volvo not certifiable for legal opera-
tion in the U.S., Canada and other coun-
tries.

•

All information, illustrations and specifica-
tions contained in this manual are based
on the latest product information availa-
ble at the time of publication. Please note
that some vehicles may be equipped dif-
ferently, depending on market-specific
adaptations or special legal requirements.
Optional equipment described in this
manual may not be available in all mar-
kets.

•

Some of the illustrations shown are
generic and are intended as examples
only, and may not depict the exact model
for which this owner's information is
intended.

•

Volvo reserves the right to make model
and product changes at any time, or to
change specifications or design without
notice and without incurring obligation.

WARNING

If your vehicle is involved in an accident,
unseen damage may affect its drivability and
safety.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA proposition 65

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and
certain vehicle components contain or emit
chemicals known to the state of California to
cause cancer, and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and certain products of
component wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause can-
cer, and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.

WARNING

Certain components of this vehicle such as air
bag modules, seat belt pretensioners, adap-
tive steering columns, and button cell batter-
ies may contain Perchlorate material. Special
handling may apply for service or vehicle end
of life disposal.

See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.

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Genuine Volvo accessories are tested to
ensure compatibility with the performance,
safety, and emission systems in your vehicle.

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Additionally, a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician knows where accessories
may and may not be safely installed in your
Volvo. In all cases, please consult a trained
and qualified Volvo service technician before
installing any accessory in or on your vehicle.

•

Accessories that have not been approved by
Volvo may or may not be specifically tested
for compatibility with your vehicle. Addition-
ally, an inexperienced installer may not be
familiar with some of your car's systems.

•

Any of your car's performance and safety
systems could be adversely affected if you
install accessories that Volvo has not tested,
or if you allow accessories to be installed by
someone unfamiliar with your vehicle.

•

Damage caused by unapproved or improperly
installed accessories may not be covered by
your new vehicle warranty. See your Warranty
and Service Records Information booklet for
more warranty information. Volvo assumes no
responsibility for death, injury, or expenses
that may result from the installation of non-
genuine accessories.

Connecting equipment to the On-board
Diagnostic (OBDII) socket

WARNING

Volvo Cars takes no responsibility for the con-
sequences of connecting non-authorized
equipment to the On-board Diagnostic
(OBDII) socket. This socket should only be
used by a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician.

The diagnostic socket OBDII under the dashboard on
the driver's side

Finding owner's information

Owner's information is available in several differ-
ent formats in both digital and printed form. The
owner's manual is available on the vehicle's cen-
ter display, as a mobile app and on Volvo's sup-
port website.

There is also a Quick Guide in the glove com-
partment as well as a printed supplement to the
owner's manual containing information about
e.g., fuses, specifications, etc. A complete prin-
ted owner's manual can also be ordered.

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The vehicle's center display

In the center display, pull down
Top view and tap

Owner's

manual

. This gives you access

to visual navigation with exterior
and interior images of the vehi-
cle. The information is searcha-
ble and is divided into catego-

ries.

Mobile app

In App Store or Google Play,
search for "Volvo Manual."
Download the app to a smart-
phone or tablet and select a
vehicle model. The app con-
tains instructive videos and
offers visual navigation, includ-

ing interior and exterior images of the vehicle.
Navigation between the various articles in the
owner's manual is designed to provide easy
access to the information and the information is
searchable.

Volvo Cars' support site

Go to support.volvocars.com
and select your country.
Owner's manuals are available
here online and in PDF format.
Volvo Car's support site also
contains instructional videos
and additional information

about your vehicle and owning a Volvo.

Printed owner's information

The glove compartment con-
tains a printed supplement to
the owner’s manual containing
information about fuses and
specifications as well as a sum-
mary of other important and
practical information.

A printed Quick Guide can also be found in the
glove compartment containing useful information
about the most commonly used features and
functions in your vehicle.

Other printed owner's information may also be
found in the vehicle, depending on options
and/or accessories that the vehicle is equipped
with.

A complete printed version of the owner's infor-
mation (or a new owner's manual supplement)
can be ordered through a Volvo retailer.

NOTE

If the content of the digital information in the
center display and the printed information dif-
fer, the printed information always has prece-
dence.

WARNING

The driver is always responsible for operating
the vehicle in a safe manner and adhering to
current laws and traffic regulations.

It is also important that the vehicle be oper-
ated, maintained and serviced according to
Volvo's recommendations/instructions in the
owner's manual.

Changing the language used in the
vehicle's center display

Changing languages in the center display could
mean that some of the owner's information provi-
ded may not comply with national or local stat-
utes and regulations. Changing to a language
that you do not understand may also make it diffi-
cult to change back to the original language.

Related information

•

Owner's manual in mobile devices (p. 25)

•

Navigating in the digital owner's manual
(p. 57)

•

On-board digital owner's manual (p. 56)

•

Navigating in the digital owner's manual
(p. 57)

•

Using the owner's manual (p. 54)

•

Additional information about your vehicle
(p. 14)

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Driver distraction

Please keep the following warnings in mind
when operating/servicing your vehicle.

A driver has a responsibility to do everything pos-
sible to ensure his or her own safety and the
safety of passengers in the vehicle and others
sharing the roadway. Avoiding distractions is part
of that responsibility.

Driver distraction results from driver activities that
are not directly related to controlling the vehicle
in the driving environment. Your new Volvo is, or
can be, equipped with many feature-rich enter-
tainment and communication systems. These
include hands-free cellular telephones, navigation
systems, and multipurpose audio systems. You
may also own other portable electronic devices
for your own convenience. When used properly
and safely, they enrich the driving experience.
Improperly used, any of these could cause a dis-
traction.

For all of these systems, we want to provide the
following warning that reflects the strong Volvo
concern for your safety. Never use these devices
or any feature of your vehicle in a way that dis-
tracts you from the task of driving safely. Distrac-
tion can lead to a serious accident. In addition to
this general warning, we offer the following guid-
ance regarding specific newer features that may
be found in your vehicle:

WARNING

•

Never use a hand-held cellular telephone
while driving. Some jurisdictions prohibit
cellular telephone use by a driver while
the vehicle is moving.

•

If your vehicle is equipped with a naviga-
tion system, set and make changes to
your travel itinerary only with the vehicle
parked.

•

Never program your audio system while
the vehicle is moving. Program radio pre-
sets with the vehicle parked, and use your
programmed presets to make radio use
quicker and simpler.

•

Never use portable computers or per-
sonal digital assistants while the vehicle
is moving.

Accessory installation

•

We strongly recommend that Volvo owners
install only genuine, Volvo-approved acces-
sories, and that accessory installations be
performed only by a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician.

•

Genuine Volvo accessories are tested to
ensure compatibility with the performance,
safety, and emission systems in your vehicle.
Additionally, a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician knows where accessories
may and may not be safely installed in your
Volvo. In all cases, please consult a trained

and qualified Volvo service technician before
installing any accessory in or on your vehicle.

•

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WARNING

The driver is always responsible for operating
the vehicle in a safe manner and for comply-
ing with current statutes and regulations.

It is also essential to maintain and service the
vehicle according to Volvo's recommendations
as stated in the owner's information and the
service and warranty booklet.

If the on-board information differs from the
printed owner's manual, the printed informa-
tion always takes precedence.

Related information

•

Volvo Structural Parts Statement (p. 30)

Volvo Structural Parts Statement

Volvo has always been and continues to be a
leader in automotive safety.

Volvo engineers and manufactures vehicles
designed to help protect vehicle occupants in the
event of a collision.

Volvos are designed to absorb the impact of a
collision. This energy absorption system including,
but not limited to, structural components such as
bumper reinforcement bars, bumper energy
absorbers, frames, rails, fender aprons, A-pillars,
B-pillars and body panels must work together to
maintain cabin integrity and protect the vehicle
occupants.

The supplemental restraint system including but
not limited to air bags, side curtain air bags, and
deployment sensors work together with the
above components to provide proper timing for
air bag deployment.

Due to the above, Volvo Car USA does not sup-
port the use of aftermarket, alternative or any-
thing other than original Volvo parts for collision
repair.

Volvo Car USA also recommends using Volvo-
approved replacement glass. The use of after-
market glass, particularly a windshield, can have
an adverse effect on collision avoidance and
advanced lighting systems.

In addition Volvo does not support the use or re-
use of structural components from an existing

vehicle that has been previously damaged.
Although these parts may appear equivalent, it is
difficult to tell if the parts have been previously
replaced with non-OE parts or if the part has
been damaged as a result of a prior collision. The
quality of these used parts may also have been
affected due to environmental exposure.

Related information

•

Crash event data (p. 31)

•

Contacting Volvo (p. 14)

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Crash event data

This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is
to record, in certain crash or near crash-like sit-
uations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting
a road obstacle, data that will assist in under-
standing how a vehicle's systems performed.
The EDR is designed to record data related to
vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The
EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such
data as:

•

How various systems in your vehicle were
operating;

•

Whether or not the driver and passenger
safety belts were buckled/fastened;

•

How far (if at all) the driver was depressing
the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,

•

How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better understand-
ing of the circumstances in which crashes and
injuries occur.

EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a
non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are
recorded by the EDR under normal driving condi-
tions and the EDR never registers who is driving
the vehicle or the location of a crash or a near
crash-like situation. However, other parties, such
as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data
with the type of personally identifying data rou-

tinely acquired during a crash investigation. To
read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment
is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR
is needed.

Furthermore, your vehicle is equipped with a
number of computers whose task is to continu-
ously control and monitor the vehicle’s operation.
They can also register some of this information
during normal driving conditions, most importantly
if they detect a fault relating to the vehicle’s oper-
ation and functionality or upon activation of the
vehicle’s active safety systems (e.g. City Safety
and the auto-brake function). Some of the regis-
tered information is required by technicians when
carrying out service and maintenance to enable
them to diagnose and rectify any faults that have
occurred in the vehicle and to enable Volvo to ful-
fill legal and other regulatory requirements. Infor-
mation thus registered in the vehicle is registered
in the vehicle’s computers until the vehicle is
serviced or repaired. In addition to the above, the
registered information may – on an aggregated
basis – be used for research and product devel-
opment purposes in order to continuously
improve the safety and quality of Volvo vehicles.

For additional information, contact:

In the United States

Volvo Car USA, LLC

Customer Care Center

1 Volvo Drive, P.O. box 914

Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647

1-800-458-1552

www.volvocars.com/us

In Canada

Volvo Cars of Canada

National Customer Service

9130 Leslie Street

Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 0B9

1-800-663-8255

www.volvocars.com/ca

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Volvo ID

A Volvo ID can be used to access a number of
on-line services

Creating a Volvo ID

A Volvo ID can be created in two ways:

Using the Volvo ID app

1. If you have not already done so, download

the Volvo ID app from the

Download

Center

2. Start the app and register a personal email

address.

3. Follow the instructions that will be sent auto-

matically to this email address.
> A Volvo ID has now been created and has

been automatically registered to the vehi-
cle. The Volvo ID services available can
now be used.

Using the Volvo On Call (VOC) app

1. Download the latest version of the VOC app

to your cell phone from e.g., the App Store,
Windows Phone or Google Play.

2. Start the app and create a Volvo ID on the

start page.

3. Register a personal email address and then

follow the instructions that will be sent auto-
matically to this address.

Registering your Volvo ID to the vehicle

If your Volvo ID was created using the Volvo On
Call mobile app, the ID has to be registered to
the vehicle:

1. With the vehicle connected to the Internet,

download the Volvo ID app from the

Download Center

in the center display's

App view. See also the article "Downloading,
updating and uninstalling apps."

2. Start the app and enter your Volvo ID.

3. Follow the instructions that will be sent auto-

matically to the email address linked to your
Volvo ID.
> Your Volvo ID is now registered to the

vehicle and the Volvo ID services available
can be used.

Advantages of having a Volvo ID

•

Only one user name and password are
required to access online services.

•

If you change a user name or password for
one of the online service (e.g., VOC), it/they
will also be automatically changed for the
other services.

Related information

•

Downloading, updating and uninstalling apps
(p. 468)

•

Connecting to the Internet (p. 466)

These services vary and may be subject to change. Consult your Volvo retailer.

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