Volvo V90 Twin Engine (2018 year). Manual - part 27

The ground fault breaker does not protect the
230 VAC socket/electrical installation.

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Temperature monitoring of the

charging cable

For the car's hybrid battery to be charged safely
every time, the control unit for the charging cable
and the plug have built-in monitoring devices for
the temperature.

Temperature monitoring takes place in the con-
trol unit and the plug.

Volvo recommends a charging cable in
accordance with IEC 62196 and IEC 61851
which supports temperature monitoring.

Monitoring in the control unit

Charging is switched off if the temperature of the
control unit is too high. This is to protect the
electronics. This may take place at a high outer
temperature, for example, and/or when strong
sunlight shines directly on the control unit.

Monitoring at the plug

If the temperature at the power source to which
the charging cable is connected is too high, the
charging current is reduced. If the temperature
exceeds a critical level, charging is stopped com-
pletely.

If the temperature monitoring has automati-
cally lowered the charging current repeatedly
and charging has been interrupted then the
cause of the overheating must be investiga-
ted and rectified.

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Preparation for charging the hybrid

battery

Before starting to charge the car's hybrid bat-
tery, a number of preparations need to be made.

WARNING

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The hybrid battery must only be charged
at maximum permitted charging current
or lower in accordance with applicable
local and national recommendations for
hybrid charging from 230 VAC sockets/
plugs.

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Charging the hybrid battery must only
take place from an approved grounded
230 VAC socket

or from a charging

station with a loose charging cable (Mode
3) supplied by Volvo.

•

The control unit's ground fault breaker
protects the car, but there may still be a
risk of overloading the 230 VAC mains
power circuit.

•

Avoid visible worn or damaged mains
sockets since they may lead to fire dam-
age and/or personal injury if used.

•

Never use an extension cable.

•

Never use an adapter.

WARNING

Replacing the hybrid battery must only be per-

formed by a workshop - an authorised Volvo

workshop is recommended.

Before charging

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The charging cable and its associated
parts should not be swamped or
immersed in water.

•

Avoid exposing the control unit and its
plug to direct sunlight. In such cases, the
overheating protection in the plug is at
risk of reducing or interrupting the charg-
ing of the hybrid battery.

•

Check that the 230 VAC socket has ade-
quate power capacity for charging elec-
tric vehicles - in the event of uncertainty,
the socket must be checked by a quali-
fied professional.

•

If the socket has unknown power
capacity - use the lowest level on the
control unit.

On the charging cable's control unit, set the
required charging current 6-16 A

. On delivery,

the lowest possible charging current is preset.

Opening/closing the hatch for the
charging input socket

First unlock the car with the remote control key.

Press in the rear section of the cover and
release.

Open the cover.

Close the cover for the charging input socket in
reverse order.

Or equivalent sockets with a different voltage, depending on market.

Maximum charging current may vary depending on market.

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Since the boot lid/tailgate is locked while
driving, the car must be unlocked again for
the boot lid/tailgate to be opened.

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Charging the hybrid battery (p. 454)

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Start charging the hybrid battery

The car's hybrid battery is charged with a charg-
ing cable between the car and a 230 VAC
socket

Only use the charging cable supplied with the
car or a replacement cable recommended by
Volvo.

Never connect the charging cable when there
is a risk of thunderstorm or lightning strike.

Volvo recommends a charging cable in
accordance with IEC 62196 and IEC 61851
which supports temperature monitoring.

Take the charging cable out from the storage
compartment under the cargo area floor. Note

that the car must be switched off prior to charg-
ing.

Connect the charging cable to a 230 VAC
socket. Never use an extension cable.

2. Set the correct charging current (for current

230 VAC socket) on the control unit.

Open the charging hatch. Remove the charg-
ing handle's protective cover and then press
the handle the whole way into the socket for
the car.

The voltage in the socket may vary depending on market.

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Clamp the charging handle's cover in place
as illustrated.

To avoid damage to the paint, e.g. in the event
of high winds, position the charging handle's
protective cover so that it does not touch the
car.

5. The charging cable's charging handle is fas-

tened/locked in, and charging starts within
5 seconds. When charging has started, the
LED lamp in the charging input socket
flashes with a green glow. The driver display
shows the remaining estimated charging
time or whether charging is not working as
intended. Read more in the section "Charge
status".

Battery charging can be interrupted for a
while if the car is unlocked:

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and the door is opened - charging restarts
within a few minutes.

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without the door being opened - the car is
relocked automatically. Charging restarts
after 1 minute.

Charge status is shown in the driver display,
amongst other things. If it is not used for a
while then it is dimmed. Reactivate the display
by means of one of the following:

•

depress the brake pedal

•

open one of the doors

•

set the car in ignition position I by turning
the START knob clockwise and releasing.

Never unplug the charging cable from the
230 VAC socket while charging is in progress
- there is then a risk of damaging the
230 VAC socket.

Always stop charging first before unplugging
the charging cable from the car's charging
input socket and then from the 230 VAC
socket.

Condensation from the air conditioning may drip
under the car during charging. This is normal and
takes place due to cooling of the hybrid battery.

Related information

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Charging the hybrid battery (p. 454)

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Charge status (p. 466)

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Status indication in the charging cable's con-
trol unit (p. 460)

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Charge status

Charge status is shown in an LED lamp in the
car's charging input socket and in the driver dis-
play, amongst others.

Indication in the charging input socket's
LED lamp

LED lamp location in the car's charging input socket.

The LED lamp shows the existing status while
charging is in progress. If the LED lamp does not
illuminate, check that the cable is firmly plugged
into the wall socket and the socket in the car.
The white, red or yellow lamps are activated when
the passenger compartment lighting is switched
on - they remain switched on for a while after the
passenger compartment lighting has been
switched off.

LED lamp's
glow

Specification

White

LED light.

Yellow

Waiting mode

- waiting for

charging to start.

Flashing green

Charging in progress

Green

Charging complete

Red

A fault has arisen.

For example, after a door has been opened or if the charging

cable's plug is not locked in.

The slower the flashing, the closer to fully charged.

Extinguishes after a while.

Charge status in the driver display

The driver display shows the status for charging
with both image and text. The information is
shown for as long as the driver display is operat-
ing.

Charging the hybrid battery (p. 454)

Charge status is shown in the driver display,
amongst other things. If it is not used for a
while then it is dimmed. Reactivate the display
by means of one of the following:

•

depress the brake pedal

•

open one of the doors

•

set the car in ignition position I by turning
the START knob clockwise and releasing.

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Image

Message

Specifica-
tion

Fully
charged at:
[Time]

shown
together
with an ani-
mation with
blue pulsat-
ing light
through the
charging
cable.

Charging
continues
and an
approxi-
mate time
for when
the battery
is estimated
to be fully
charged is
shown.

The text

Charging
complete

shown. An
illustration of
the car is
shown with
an LED indi-
cator at the
charging
input socket
that illumi-
nates in
green.

The battery
is fully
charged.

Image

Message

Specifica-
tion

The text

Charging
error

shown. The
LED indica-
tor at the
charging
input socket
illuminates in
red.

A fault has
occurred,
check the
connection
of the
charging
cable to the
car's charg-
ing input
socket and
to the
230 VAC
socket

The voltage in the socket may vary depending on market.

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Status indication in the charging cable's con-
trol unit (p. 460)

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Stop charging of hybrid battery

Finish charging by unlocking the car, unplugging
the charging cable from the car's charging input
socket and then from the 230 VAC socket

Always unlock the car so that charging is
stopped before the connection to the
230 VAC socket is unplugged. Note that the
charging cable must be unplugged from the
car's charging input socket before being
unplugged from the 230 VAC socket, partly
to avoid damage to the system and partly to
avoid stopping the charging unintentionally.

Unlock the car with the remote control key -
charging is finished and the charging cable's
locked plug releases/is unlocked.

The voltage in the socket may vary depending on market.

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Unplug the cable from the car's charging
input socket and close the hatch.

Unplug the cable from the 230 VAC socket.

Return the charging cable to the storage
compartment under the cargo area floor.

The charging cable is locked
automatically

If the charging cable is not unplugged from the
charging input socket, it is locked in again auto-
matically shortly after unlocking in order to maxi-
mise charging and range, as well as to facilitate
preconditioning prior to the journey. The charging

cable can be unplugged again if the car is
unlocked using the remote control key. For cars
with Passive Entry

*, you can lock and unlock

using the handle again.

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Charge status (p. 466)

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Long-term storage of vehicles with

hybrid batteries

To minimise hybrid battery degradation during
prolonged storage (longer than 1 month) of the
vehicle, a charge level of approximately 25% is
recommended, as indicated on the driver dis-
play.

Proceed as follows:

1. If the state of charge is high - run the car

until approx. 25% remains. If the state of
charge is low - charge the battery until a
level of approx. 25% is reached.

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2. If storage has lasted longer than 6 months or

the hybrid battery charge level is significantly
lower than 25% - charge the battery to
approx. 25% again to compensate for the
natural self-discharge that occurred during
the prolonged storage. Continuously check
the charge level in the driver display.

For handling the starter battery in connection
with long-term storage, see "Using jump starting
with another battery".

Choose the coolest location possible for the
vehicle in order to minimise aging of the bat-
tery during long-term storage. During summer
the vehicle should preferably remain indoors
or outdoors in the shade, depending on
where the temperature is lowest.

Related information

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Drive modes (p. 421)

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Using jump starting with another battery
(p. 413)

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Drive systems (p. 420)

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Hybrid-related symbols and

messages

A number of symbols and messages regarding
Twin Engine can be shown in the driver display.

They may also be shown in combination with
general indicator and warning symbols and are
then extinguished when the problems have been
rectified.

Symbol

Message

Specification

12 V Battery

Charging fault, service urgent. Drive to
workshop

Hybrid battery fault. Contact a workshop

to check the battery as soon as possible.

12 V Battery

Charging fault Stop safely

Hybrid battery fault. Stop the car safely and contact a workshop

to have the battery checked as

soon as possible.

12 V Battery

Low charge, temporarily reduced func-
tionality

The hybrid battery is not sufficiently charged for optimal driving. Charge the battery as soon as
possible.

12 V Battery

Charging fault, low battery. Stop safely

The hybrid battery is not sufficiently charged. Stop the car as soon as possible and charge the bat-
tery.

12 V Battery

Fuse failure Service required

Hybrid battery fault. Contact a workshop

to check the function as soon as possible.

Hybrid battery

Overheated, stop safely

The temperature of the hybrid battery seems to be rising abnormally. Stop the car and switch off
the engine. Wait at least 5 minutes before continuing to drive. Call a workshop

or check from the

outside that everything seems normal before continuing to drive.

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Symbol

Message

Specification

Reduced performance

Max car speed limited

The hybrid battery is not sufficiently charged for driving at high speeds. Charge the battery as soon
as possible.

Hybrid system

Harsh behaviour at low speed, car ok
to use

The hybrid system does not function as intended. Contact a workshop

to check the function as

soon as possible.

Hybrid system failure

Service required

The hybrid system is disengaged. Contact a workshop

to check the function as soon as possible.

Charge cable

Remove before start

Shown when the driver tries to start the car and the charging cable is connected to the car. Dis-
connect the charging cable and close the charging hatch.

Charge cable

Removed? Turn and hold start knob 7s

Shown when the driver starts the car with the charging cable connected to the car after an earlier
attempt. Disconnect the charging cable or investigate whether the cable actually is disconnected
and that the charging hatch is closed.

An authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.

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Status indication in the charging cable's con-
trol unit (p. 460)

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Warning symbols in the driver display
(p. 103)

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Indicator symbols in the driver display
(p. 101)

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Audio and media

The audio and media system consists of media
player and radio. You can also connect a phone
via Bluetooth to use handsfree functions or play
music wirelessly in the car. When the car is con-
nected to the Internet you can also use apps for
media playback.

Control the functions with your voice, steering
wheel keypad or the centre display. The number
of speakers and amplifiers depends on which
audio system the car is equipped with.

System updating

The audio and media system is continuously
improved. When the car is online there is the
option to download updates for optimal function-
ality, see the section "System updates" and
support.volvocars.com.

Related information

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Media player (p. 481)

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Ignition positions (p. 409)

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Symbols in the centre display's status bar
(p. 45)

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Voice recognition (p. 121)

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System updates (p. 549)

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License agreement for audio and media
(p. 509)

Apps

Applications (apps) facilitate access to some of
the car's services.

Application view. (Generic image, basic apps vary by

market and model.)

Some basic apps are always available. When the
car is online it is possible to download more. The
apps that are available to download vary, but can
include Internet radio and music services.

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Certain apps are only available for use if the car
is connected to the Internet.

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Tap on an app in the app view to launch it.

Related information

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Online car

* (p. 502)

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Downloading, updating and uninstalling apps
(p. 507)

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Changing settings for apps (p. 180)

Audio settings

The audio system is preset for optimal sound
reproduction, but can be adapted according to
needs.

The volume is normally adjusted with the volume
control below the centre display or with the right-
hand steering wheel keypad.

Setting for optimal sound reproduction

The audio system is pre-calibrated for optimum
sound reproduction by means of digital signal
processing. This calibration takes into account
loudspeakers, amplifiers, passenger compartment
acoustics, listener position, etc., for each combi-
nation of car model and audio system. There is
also a dynamic calibration that takes into account
the setting of the volume control and vehicle
speed.

Audio settings are described in the correspond-
ing section in the owner information. To access
the settings, open the top view and tap on

Settings

Sound

Active noise reduction

Certain cars are equipped with an active noise
reduction function that suppresses engine noise
in the passenger compartment via the audio sys-
tem. Microphones in the car's roof detect disrup-
tive noise and the audio system outputs anti-
noise in order to dampen the noise.

Microphones in the car's roof.

Audio settings for media (p. 487)

Do not cover the car's microphones.

Related information

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Settings for voice recognition (p. 122)

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Settings for phone (p. 501)

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Audio and media (p. 474)

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Online car

* (p. 502)

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Radio

It is possible to listen to the FM bands and to
digital radio (DAB)

*. When the car is online it is

also possible to listen to Internet radio.

The radio can be operated
using voice recognition, the
steering wheel keypad or the
centre display.

Related information

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Changing and searching radio stations
(p. 476)

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Digital radio (p. 479)

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RDS radio (p. 478)

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Online car

* (p. 502)

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Voice recognition control of radio and media
(p. 124)

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Media player (p. 481)

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Settings for radio (p. 480)

Changing and searching radio

stations

The radio automatically compiles a station list of
the radio stations within the area that are trans-
mitting the strongest signals.

Starting the radio

1. Open the required frequency band (e.g.

)

from the app view.

2. Select station.

Changing lists within the frequency
band

1. Press

Library

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2. Select playback from

Stations

Favourites

Genres

Ensembles

3. Tap on the desired station from the list.

Favourites

— only plays back selected favourite

channels, see heading “Favourites” below.

Genres

— only plays back channels broadcast-

ing the selected genre/programme type, e.g. pop
or classical.

Changing stations within the selected
list

–

Press on

under the centre dis-

play or the steering wheel's right-hand key-
pad.
> The highlight moves up or down one

place in the selected playlist.

You can also change stations from the centre
display.

Favourites

–

Tap on

to add or remove a channel to or

from frequency band favourites and Radio
Favourites.

When a favourite is saved from a station list, the
radio will automatically search for the best fre-
quency. But if a favourite is saved from a manual
station search, the radio does not automatically
change to a stronger frequency.

To choose among favourites within the frequency
band, see the heading “Changing lists within the
frequency band” above. To choose from among
all favourites, see the heading “Radio Favourites”
below.

Radio Favourites

Radio Favourites shows saved
favourites from all frequency
bands.

1. Open the app

Radio favourites

from the

app view.

2. Tap on the desired station in the list to start

listening.

When you remove a favourite, it will also be
removed from frequency band favourites.

Changing radio band

–

Return to the app view and press the
required frequency band (e.g.

) or open

the app view with the right steering wheel
keypad and select from there.

Searching for radio stations

The parameters you can search on depend on
the frequency band selected:

•

FM — station, genre and frequency.

•

DAB - ensembles and stations.

1. Press

Library

2. Press

> Search view with keyboard is opened.

3. Enter the search terms.

> Searching takes place with each input of

a character and the search results are
shown by category.

Only applies to digital radio (DAB).

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Manual tuning

On changing over to manual tuning, the radio no
longer changes frequency automatically when
reception is poor.

–

Press

Manual tuning

, pull the control or

press

. With a long press, the

search jumps to the next available station in
the frequency band. It is also possible to use
the right keypad on the steering wheel.

Related information

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Radio (p. 476)

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Voice recognition control of radio and media
(p. 124)

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Digital radio (p. 479)

RDS radio

With RDS (Radio Data System) the radio can
automatically change to the strongest transmit-
ter. RDS provides the ability to receive e.g. traffic
information and to search for certain programme
types.

RDS links FM transmitters into a network. An FM
transmitter in such a network sends information
that gives an RDS radio the following functions:

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Switch automatically to a stronger transmitter
if reception in the area is poor.

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Search for programme category, e.g. pro-
gramme types or traffic information.

•

Receive text information on current radio
programme.