Volvo V60 Twin Engine, Owner'S Manual

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STARTING AND DRIVING
268
Diesel engine
Electric motor
The electric motor drives the car mostly at low
speeds, the internal combustion engine at higher
speeds, as well as during more active driving.
Both the internal combustion engine and electric
motor can generate motive force directly to the
wheels. The internal combustion engine can also
charge the electric motor's hybrid battery using a
special high-voltage generator.
Related information
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Drive system - drive modes (p. 268)
•
Energy flow (p. 271)
•
Drive system - symbols and messages
(p. 272)
Drive system - drive modes
Both of the car's drive systems are used either
individually or in parallel. The driver can select
between different drive modes while driving.
Regardless of selected drive mode, the control
system checks that the combination of driveabil-
ity, driving experience, environmental impact and
fuel economy is always optimal in relation to the
selected drive mode.
If a drive mode cannot be activated then the rea-
son is explained with a text message in the com-
bined instrument panel.
NOTE
The drive cannot set the "wrong" drive mode
- if any parameter is not met in a specific sit-
uation, the system will automatically choose
another, more appropriate drive mode.
Controls for drive modes.
WARNING
Do not leave the car in an unventilated area
with activated drive mode and the fuel-driven
engine switched off - automatic engine start
occurs at low energy level in the hybrid bat-
tery, and the exhaust gases could then cause
serious injury to people and animals.
– HYBRID
This option is the car's preset
start mode. The control system
uses both the electric motor
and fuel-driven engine - individ-
ually or in parallel - and calcu-
lates the optimal use with
regard to performance, fuel
consumption and comfort.