Volvo V60 RECHARGE 2021 Owner's Manual page 392

ELECTRIC MOTOR AND CHARGING
General information about electric
vehicles
Recharge vehicles are driven just like any
other vehicle, but certain functions differ from
a vehicle powered exclusively by gasoline.
The electric motor powers the vehicle primar-
ily at low speeds; the gasoline engine is used
at higher speeds or during more active driv-
ing.
The instrument panel displays Recharge-spe-
cific information - charging information,
selected drive mode, distance to discharged
battery and hybrid battery charge level.
Different drive modes can be selected while
driving, e.g. electric power only or, if more
power is needed, a combination of electric and
gasoline power. The vehicle calculates a com-
bination of driveability, driving experience,
environmental impact and fuel economy for
the selected drive mode.
In order to function optimally, the hybrid bat-
tery (and its electrical drive systems) and the
gasoline engine (and its drive systems) must
be at the correct operating temperature. Bat-
tery capacity can be considerably reduced if
the battery is too cold or too hot. Precondi-
tioning prepares the vehicle's drive systems
and passenger compartment before driving to
help reduce both wear and energy consump-
tion. It also helps increase the hybrid battery's
range.
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The hybrid battery which powers the electric
motor is recharged using the charging cable. It
can also be recharged during light braking and
through engine braking in gear position B. The
combustion engine can also help recharge the
hybrid battery.
Important
No electrical current
Keep in mind that if there is no electrical cur-
rent to the vehicle, i.e. the ignition is switched
off or the start battery is discharged, certain
functions such as power brakes, power steer-
ing, etc. will be limited.
WARNING
The power brakes only work when the
electric motor or combustion engine is run-
ning.
Towing not permitted
Never tow the vehicle behind another vehicle,
as this could damage the electric motor.
Exterior engine noise
Because there is no sound from the engine
when only the electric motor is running, the
vehicle is equipped with artificial exterior
background noise. This sound is intended to
help warn children, pedestrians, cyclists, ani-
mals, etc. outside the vehicle of the vehicle's
approach.
High-voltage electrical current
WARNING
A number of electrical components in the
vehicle use high-voltage current and can be
extremely dangerous if handled incorrectly.
These components and any orange wiring
in the vehicle may only be handled by
trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cians.
Do not touch anything that is not clearly
described in this Owner's Manual.
Related information
Charging the hybrid battery (p. 391)
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Hybrid gauge (p. 85)
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Drive modes (p. 434)
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Starting and stopping preconditioning
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(p. 222)
Hybrid battery (p. 603)
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Automatic transmission (p. 427)
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Towing using a towline (p. 461)
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