Volvo S60 Twin Engine 2020, Owner'S Manual

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HYBRID INFORMATION
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Long-term storage of vehicles with
hybrid batteries
To help minimize degradation of the hybrid
battery if the vehicle is not driven for a pro-
longed 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
approximately 25%. If the charge level is
low, charge the battery until the level rea-
ches approximately 25%.
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 dis-
charge that occurs in long-term storage.
Regularly check the charge level using the
gauge in the instrument display.
NOTE
Store the vehicle in as cool a location as
possible 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
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Initiating hybrid battery charging (p. 390)
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Hybrid battery gauge (p. 90)
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Charging the hybrid battery (p. 385)