Drive Systems - Volvo V60 Plug-In Hybrid Owner's Manual

12. Remove the jump leads in reverse order -
first the black and then the red.
> Make sure that none of the black jump
lead's clamps comes into contact with
the battery's positive terminal or the
clamp connected to the red jump lead!
13. Refit the front cover for the battery in your
car.
WARNING
•
The battery can generate oxyhydrogen
gas, which is highly explosive. A spark
can be formed if a jump lead is con-
nected incorrectly, and this can be
enough for the battery to explode.
•
The battery contains sulphuric acid,
which can cause serious burns.
•
If sulphuric acid comes into contact
with eyes, skin or clothing, flush with
large quantities of water. If acid
splashes into the eyes - seek medical
attention immediately.
Related information
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Starting the engine (p. 254)
Combined high-voltage generator and starter motor - ISG (Integrated Starter Generator).
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Drive systems

This V60 Plug-in Hybrid is a so-called parallel
hybrid, which means that it has two separate
drive systems: an electric motor and a diesel
engine. Depending on the driver-selected
drive mode and the electric energy available,
the two drive systems are used either individ-
ually or in parallel.
Two drive systems
An advanced control system combines the
properties of both drive systems in order to
provide optimum driving economy.
Hybrid battery
Hazard voltage generator 5
Diesel engine
Electric motor
08 Starting and driving
The electric motor drives the car mostly at
low speeds, the diesel engine at higher
speeds, and during more active driving.
Both the diesel engine and electric motor can
generate motive force directly to the wheels.
The diesel engine can also charge the electric
motor's hybrid battery with a special high-
voltage generator.
Related information
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Drive system - drive modes (p. 258)
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Energy flow (p. 260)
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Drive system - symbols and messages (p.
262)
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