Volvo XC60 Owner's Manual page 470

STARTING AND DRIVING
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HYBRID
This is the car's normal mode where the
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electric motor and internal combustion
engine work together.
When the car starts, it is in the Hybrid mode. The
control system uses both the electric motor and
internal combustion engine - individually or in
parallel - and calculates optimal use with regard
to performance, fuel consumption and comfort. At
higher speeds the ground clearance is adjusted
automatically to a lower level
wind resistance. The capacity to run solely with
the electric motor depends on the hybrid bat-
tery's energy level and, for example, the need for
heating/cooling in the passenger compartment.
If high power output is available, it is possible to
drive with electrical power alone. When the accel-
erator pedal is depressed, only the electric motor
is activated until a certain position is reached.
The internal combustion engine starts when this
position is exceeded and the energy level in the
battery is insufficient for the engine power that
the driver requests with the accelerator pedal.
At low energy level (hybrid battery almost empty)
the battery's energy level must be maintained,
leading to the internal combustion engine star-
ting more often. Charge the hybrid battery from a
230 VAC socket with the charging cable, or acti-
vate Charge in the function view in order to
restore the capacity to run on electricity alone.
Applies with air suspension.
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The drive mode is designed for low energy con-
sumption with an optimised mix of the electric
motor and the internal combustion engine, with-
out compromising the climate comfort and driving
experience. When higher acceleration is required,
maximum additional power from the electric drive
line is used. The car also senses if the driving
conditions require all-wheel drive and automati-
cally engages it if necessary. All-wheel drive and
electric additional power are always available
regardless of the battery's state of charge.
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Information in the driver display
When driving in hybrid mode the driver display
shows a hybrid gauge. The pointer in the hybrid
gauge indicates how much energy the driver
requests with the accelerator pedal. The marking
between the lightning bolt and the drop shows
how much energy is available.
The driver display for propulsion with both the electric
motor and internal combustion engine.
The driver display also shows when
energy is returned to the battery
(regenerated) during light braking.