Charging the hybrid battery
In addition to the conventional fuel tank, your vehicle is also equipped with a rechargeable lithium-ion hybrid battery.
The hybrid battery can be recharged using the charging cable stored in a storage space in the trunk.
Warning
The hybrid electrical system in your vehicle uses high voltage electrical current. Any damage to this system or to the hybrid battery may result in the danger of overheating, fire, or serious injury. If the vehicle is involved in a collision or subjected to flooding, 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 materials.
The hybrid battery's charging time depends on the charging current used.
Note
The capacity of the hybrid battery diminishes somewhat with age and use, which could result in increased use of the gasoline engine and consequently, slightly higher fuel consumption.
Warning
If the hybrid battery needs to be replaced, this may only be done by Volvo retailer or authorized Volvo workshop.
Charging status is indicated in three ways:
- The indicator lights in the charging module (the unit connected to the wall outlet).
- Indicator light in the vehicle's charging socket.
- Images and text in the instrument panel.
The hybrid battery's charging process also charges the vehicle's start battery.
If the hybrid battery's temperature is below -10 ºC (14 ºF) or above 40 ºC (104 ºF), some of the vehicle's functions may be reduced or not available at all.
The electric motor cannot be used if the battery's temperature is too low or too high. If the PURE drive mode is selected, the gasoline engine will start.
Charging using the gasoline engine
The vehicle can also generate current to the hybrid battery to charge it.
- The hybrid battery can also be recharged by lightly depressing the brake pedal, i.e. during light braking. This converts the vehicle's kinetic energy to electrical energy, which is used to charge the hybrid battery.
- In gear position B, the electric motor brakes the vehicle when the accelerator pedal is released and the hybrid battery is recharged at the same time.
- The combustion engine can also help recharge the hybrid battery.