Volvo XC60 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 minimise hybrid battery degradation dur-
ing prolonged storage (longer than 1 month)
of the vehicle a charge level of approximately
25% is recommended as indicated on the
driver display.
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.
2. If storage has lasted longer than 6 months
or the hybrid battery charge level is signifi-
cantly lower than 25% – charge the bat-
tery to approx. 25% again to compensate
for the natural self-discharge that occurred
during the prolonged storage. Continu-
ously check the charge level in the driver
display.
NOTE
Choose the coolest location possible for
the vehicle in order to minimise aging of
the battery during long-term storage. Dur-
ing 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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Start charging the hybrid battery (p. 425)
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Hybrid battery gauge (p. 83)
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Charging the hybrid battery (p. 417)