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This publication is intended for rescue personnel especially trained for rescue operations at vehicle accidents. The 
folder shows XC40 Recharge Pure Electric equipped with all optional and accessory equipment.

For information about the vehicle’s features, embedded systems and safety systems we refer to the owner’s 
manual available digitally in the center display of the vehicle.

This guide is intended to be used by trained first responders and rescuers and assumes that the reader has pro-
fessional level skills in safely responding to emergencies and rescue situations described in this guide, including 
those involving damaged vehicles.  This guide is not intended for retailers, end consumers or any other reader 
that is not described in the preceding sentence. This guide may be updated by Volvo Cars at any time. This 
guide applies to the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric vehicle only and includes information about the specific 
vehicle’s structure and components, including location and description of high voltage components. While failure 
to follow this guide may result in serious injury or death, each emergency situation is unique and this guide may 
not address every scenario and even if this guide is followed, serious injury or death may occur.

 Copyright © 2021 Volvo Car Corporation

Special texts

WARNING

Warning texts appear if there is risk of injury.

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IMPORTANT

Important texts appear if there is risk of 
damage.

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NOTE

Note texts give advice or tips that facilitate 
the use of e.g. features and functions.

Option/accessory

We continuously work to develop and improve our 
products. Modifications can mean that information, 
descriptions and illustrations in this publication 
differ from the equipment in the vehicle. We reserve 
the right to make changes without prior notice. 

Vehicles may be equipped differently depending on 
market requirements and national or local laws and 
regulations. In addition to standard equipment, the 
vehicle can also have been modified with optional 
equipment (factory-installed equipment) and 
certain accessories (extra retrofitted equipment). 

All, at the time of publication known, options and 
accessories are marked with an asterisk: *.

Introduction Electrical Vehicle Emergency Response 

Guide

Summary of Contents for XC40 RECHARGE 2020

Page 1: ...Information for first and second responders Emergency response guide for vehicle XC40 RECHARGE PURE ELECTRIC 400V Lithium ion Battery...

Page 2: ...ar rg ge e P Pu ur re e E El le ec ct tr ri ic c 5 5d dr r S SU UV V 2 20 02 20 0 D Do oc cu um me en nt t N N V Ve er rs si io on n N N V Ve er rs si io on n d da at te e P Pa ag ge e N N RDS_Volvo_X...

Page 3: ...s s s sa af fe et ty y r re eg gu ul la at ti io on ns s B Br ra an nd d n na am me e f fr ro on nt t C Ch ha ar rg ge e p po or rt t LACK OF ENGINE NOISE DOES NOT MEAN VEHICLE IS OFF SILENT MOVEMENT...

Page 4: ...mobilized and the propulsion system is deactivated Never touch cut or open any orange high voltage power cable or high voltage component In case of a collision with airbag deployment and or seat belt...

Page 5: ...RI IS SK K O OF F B BA AT TT TE ER RY Y R RE E I IG GN NI IT TI IO ON N D DE EL LA AY YE ED D I IG GN NI IT TI IO ON N R Re ec co ov ve er ry y h ho oo ok k s st to or ra ag ge e L Lo oc ca at ti io...

Page 6: ...h voltage components While failure to follow this guide may result in serious injury or death each emergency situation is unique and this guide may not address every scenario and even if this guide is...

Page 7: ...sation Lifting 12 2 1 Vehicle stopping operations 12 2 2 Lifting 14 03 Disable direct hazards Safety regulation 15 3 1 Disconnection of high voltage 15 3 2 Ending the charging of the traction battery...

Page 8: ...es 29 06 In case of fire 30 5 1 Emergency rescue in case of fire 30 07 In case of submersion 32 7 1 Emergency rescue in the case of submersion 32 08 Towing transportation storage 33 8 1 Hauling of the...

Page 9: ...3 4 5 2 6 7 9 8 1 Lettering badges 2 Traction battery 3 Driver display 4 Frunk 5 No open grille 6 Lettering badges 7 Charging lid 8 No exhaust pipes 9 Lettering badges The XC40 Recharge Pure Electric...

Page 10: ...r s left side of vehicle Frunk Due to absence of an Internal Combustion Engine ICE there is a front luggage compartment under the hood No exhaust pipes There are no exhaust pipes for the XC40 Recharge...

Page 11: ...ing on the door sill strips Recharge rank mark on the tailgate Driver display Battery symbol in the driver display shows that the vehicle is a hybrid or a battery electric vehicle BEV Traction battery...

Page 12: ...on decal for more infor mation B C A A Basic parameters of the vehicle1 Dimensions mm Inches A Length 4425 8 1 B Height 1658 65 3 C Width including folded in door mirrors 1910 75 2 Vehicle category SU...

Page 13: ...ctric motors Traction battery specifications The traction battery consists of a number of modules in series which gives a nominal voltage of 397V depending of the battery s state of charge Cell type L...

Page 14: ...tage component An example of a label located on a high voltage component is shown below Left door post information decal The vehicle is equipped with information decals The certification label on the...

Page 15: ...brake when stationary is activated and the vehicle has been stationary for a while approx 10 minutes Shifting the gear position to parking gear P mode To shift the gear to P mode push the P button lo...

Page 16: ...under the traction battery If the stop chocks are placed in contact with the battery it can be damaged which can be dangerous If the battery gets damaged it poses a threat which can result in personal...

Page 17: ...hicle Use the lift areas shown in the image below A large section of the undercarriage houses the traction battery When lifting or stabilizing the vehicle only use the designated lift areas as shown i...

Page 18: ...r WARNING Residual voltage can remain in the system outside the traction battery for approximately 10 seconds after the accident Secure that the vehicle is stabilized and turned off When possible alwa...

Page 19: ...ge free The extinguishing of the hazard warning lights or the interior lighting can serve as a sign High voltage Manual service dis connect The XC40 Recharge Pure Electric have a manual high voltage s...

Page 20: ...ly off and disconnect the high voltage system before performing rescue operations Regardless of which procedure is used to disable the high voltage system always assume that high voltage components ar...

Page 21: ...input socket it is locked in again automat ically shortly after unlocking The charging cable can be unplugged again using the button next to the charging input socket or via the button in the center d...

Page 22: ...oor panel 2 Grasp the emergency handle and pull it until it stops 3 Move the emergency handle back in its original location The emergency handle travels back automati cally the next time charging begi...

Page 23: ...e 02 IM MOBILISATION STABILISATION LIFTING 2 Make sure the high voltage system is discon nected See 03 DISABLE DIRECT HAZARDS SAFETY REGULATIONS After the high voltage system is shut down occupant ass...

Page 24: ...High strength steel 3 Very high strength steel 4 Extra high strength steel 5 Ultra high strength steel 6 Aluminium The body consists of five different grades of steel steel alloys Please see the diffe...

Page 25: ...The vehicle is equipped with several different types of windows glass and mirrors Some of the windows in the car are laminated The windshield and the panoramic roof has laminated glass Laminated glass...

Page 26: ...cut in any high voltage related areas gas struts gas generators airbags or other hazards it can result in serious personal injury or death from electrical shock WARNING The traction battery is locate...

Page 27: ...the control on the front seat s seating section IMPORTANT If the power front seats need to be adjusted this must be done before the 12 V battery is disconnected 1 2 3 1 Move the seat forward backward...

Page 28: ...in different positions 1 Push the lever forwards to release the steering wheel 2 Adjust the steering wheel to wanted position 3 Pull the lever back to fix the steering wheel in place If the lever is...

Page 29: ...connection to the seat belts Please see the section Component overview in chapter 05 STORED ENERGY LIQUIDS GASES SOLIDS for an overview of the placement of the seat belt pretensioners WARNING The airb...

Page 30: ...verview WARNING The battery assembly cover should never be breached or removed under any circumstanc es including fire Doing so might result in severe electrical burns shocks or electrocu tion Figure...

Page 31: ...battery high voltage Airbag inflator Gas strut Preloaded spring High voltage power cable Seat belt pretensioner Figure Meaning Reinforced structure of vehicle body High voltage emergency disconnect S...

Page 32: ...n has occurred or is suspected Inhalation of Electrolyte Vapors If inhalation of electrolyte vapors occurs move person into fresh air If not breathing give artificial respira tion and seek immediate m...

Page 33: ...fire involving the traction battery Apply water to the floor of the vehicle and under neath it to cool down the battery If the traction battery catches fire or is exposed to great heat or if any other...

Page 34: ...nd or steam among other irregu larities may indicate that the battery is still heating somewhere Turning tipping or lifting the vehicle can cause a re ignition of the traction battery Always inform th...

Page 35: ...normal high voltage disabling WARNING Always wear Personal Protective Equipment PPE while handling a submerged vehicle otherwise it can result in serious injury or death from electrical shock WARNING...

Page 36: ...a reaction from a damaged traction battery it must be secured until it has reached approximately ambient temperature The use of a thermal imaging camera or an IR thermometer is recommended Before tra...

Page 37: ...G The vehicle may only be loaded and trans ported if the reaction has ended to such an extent that it can be assumed that no further reaction is to be expected on the transport route The shortest and...

Page 38: ...in specific instructions for eval uating disconnecting and preparing a damaged vehicle for transport please contact the Volvo team A damaged vehicle should be monitored during storage for evidence of...

Page 39: ...09 IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 36...

Page 40: ...adjustment longitudinal Seat height adjustment Steering wheel tilt Airbag Battery low voltage Figure Meaning Traction battery pack high voltage Airbag inflator Gas strut Preloaded spring Ultra capaci...

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