"Hold" and "Charge" functions

In certain situations, it can be useful to control the hybrid battery's charge level while driving. This is possible with the Hold and Charge functions, which are available in all drive modes.

Function buttons for Hold and Charge

The functions can be activated in the center display's Function view.

Hold

P5-1646-x90 hybrid-function button Hold in centerdisplay

Battery level sustained for later use.

This function retains the charge in the hybrid battery for the electric motor and saves available electrical current for use at a later time, such as when driving in an urban area or residential neighborhood. Hold is available regardless of the hybrid battery's charge level.

The vehicle will function as in normal hybrid driving with a discharged battery - in addition to reusing energy from e.g. regenerative braking, the combustion engine will be used more frequently to maintain the charge in the battery.

Charge

P5-1646-x90 hybrid-function button Charge in centerdisplay

Engine charges hybrid battery.

This function charges the hybrid battery with the help of the combustion engine for increased use of the electric motor at a later time. This function is not available if the hybrid battery's charge level is already high.

Symbols in the instrument panel

P5-15w19 - Drivemode SAVE lock
The P5-15w19 - Hybridbattery indicator lock symbol is displayed in the hybrid battery gauge when Hold is activated.
P5-1717-XC60H-CHARGE symbol in hybrid battery gauge
The P5-1717-XC60H-CHARGE bolt textsymbol symbol is displayed in the hybrid battery gauge when Charge is activated.

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