Volvo XC90 TWIN ENGINE 2018 Owner's Manual page 408

HYBRID INFORMATION
Long-term storage of vehicles with
hybrid batteries
To help minimize degradation of the hybrid bat-
tery if the vehicle is not driven for a prolonged
period (longer than 1 month) the hybrid battery
charge level should be kept at approx. 25%
according to the gauge in the instrument panel.
Do as follows:
1. If the hybrid battery charge level is high, drive
the vehicle until the charge level is approxi-
mately 25%. If the charge level is low, charge
the battery until the level reaches approxi-
mately 25%.
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2. If the vehicle is not driven for more than 6
months or the hybrid battery's charge level is
noticeably below the 25% mark, charge the
battery to about 25% to help compensate for
the natural battery discharge that occurs in
long-term storage. Regularly check the
charge level using the gauge in the instru-
ment display.
NOTE
Store the vehicle in as cool a location as pos-
sible to minimize battery aging during long-
term storage. In the summer, park the vehicle
indoors or in a shady location, whichever is
cooler.
Related information
• Initiating hybrid battery charging (p. 397)
• Hybrid battery gauge (p. 88)
• Charging the hybrid battery (p. 391)