Volvo XC 60 TWIN ENGINE, Owner'S Manual

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STARTING AND DRIVING
* Option/accessory. 408
11. Start your own car's engine. If the start
attempt fails then extend the charging time
to 10 minutes, and then make a new start
attempt.
NOTE
When starting the engine in normal condi-
tions the car's electric drive motor is priori-
tised - the petrol engine remains switched off.
This means that after the start knob is turned
clockwise, the electric motor has "started"
and the car is ready to drive. A started motor
is indicated by the driver display's indicator
lamps extinguishing and its preset theme illu-
minating.
IMPORTANT
Do not touch the connections between cable
and car during the starting attempt. There is a
risk of sparks forming.
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 car's
positive jump-starting point/donor battery's
positive terminal or the clamp connected to
the red jump lead.
WARNING
•
The battery can generate oxyhydrogen
gas, which is highly explosive. A spark can
be formed if a jump lead is connected
incorrectly, and this can be enough for
the battery to explode.
•
Do not connect the jump leads to any
fuel system component or any moving
part. Be careful of hot engine parts.
•
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 imme-
diately.
•
Never smoke near the battery.
NOTE
The car cannot be started if the hybrid battery
is discharged.
Related information
•
Starter battery (p. 560)
•
Ignition positions (p. 403)
•
Starting the car (p. 404)
•
Opening and closing the bonnet (p. 549)
Gearbox
The gearbox is part of the car's powertrain
(power transmission) between engine and drive
wheels. The function of the gearbox is to change
the gear ratio depending on speed and power
requirements.
The car has an eight-speed automatic gearbox,
and an electric motor for rear-wheel drive. The
number of gear changes means that the engine's
torque and power range can be used effectively.
Two of the gears are overdrive gears that save
fuel when driving at constant engine speed.
Using the steering wheel paddles
* it is possible
to shift up or down manually. The driver display
shows which gear position is currently in use.
IMPORTANT
To prevent damage to any drive system com-
ponents, the working temperature of the
gearbox is checked. If there is a risk of over-
heating, a warning symbol illuminates in the
driver display and a text message is shown -
follow the recommendation given.
Symbols in the driver display
If a fault should occur in the gearbox, the driver
display shows a symbol and a message.