Long-Term Storage Of A Vehicle With A Hybrid Battery - Volvo XC 90 Owner's Manual

Charging cable locks automatically
If the charging cable is not removed from the
charging socket, it will automatically relock to the
socket after a short time to help maximize the
charge level and driving range using the electric
motor. The cable can be removed again if the
vehicle is unlocked with the remote key or by
opening the door on models equipped with the
Passive Entry* system.
Related information
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Charging the hybrid battery (p. 422)
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Hybrid battery charge status (p. 430)
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Hybrid battery charging cable (p. 424)
Long-term storage of a vehicle with
a hybrid battery
To help keep the hybrid battery from degrading 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 approx. 25% of the charge
remains. If the charge level is low, charge the
battery until the level is approx. 25%.
STARTING AND DRIVING
2. If the vehicle has not been driven for at least
6 months or the charge level is noticeably
below the 25% level, charge the battery up
to 25% again to help compensate for natural
battery discharge. Check the charge level
regularly using the gauge in the instrument
panel.
See the article "Jump starting" for information
about charging the start battery.
NOTE
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If the vehicle will not be driven for an
extended period, park it in as cool a loca-
tion as possible to help minimize hybrid
battery aging. Park the vehicle indoors or
in a shady location in the summer, which-
ever is coolest.
Related information
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Jump starting (p. 380)
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Initiating hybrid battery charging (p. 428)
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Charging the hybrid battery (p. 422)
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* Option/accessory.