Charging the hybrid battery - preparations
Before recharging the car's hybrid battery can be started a number of preparations need to be made.
Warning
- Charging the hybrid battery must only take place from approved grounded 230 VAC sockets.
- The control unit's ground fault breaker protects the car, but there may still be a risk of overloading the 230 VAC mains power circuit.
- Avoid visible worn or damaged mains sockets since they may lead to fire damage and/or personal injury if used.
- Never use an extension cable.
Warning
The hybrid battery must only be replaced by a workshop - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.
Before charging
Important
- The control unit should not be flooded or immersed in water.
- Avoid direct sunlight.
Important
- Check that the 230 VAC socket has adequate power supply for charging electric vehicles - in the event of uncertainty the socket must be checked by a qualified professional.
- If the socket has unknown current intensity - use the lowest level on the control unit.
On the charging cable's control unit select the required charging current 6-16 A1. On delivery, the lowest possible charging current is preset.
Opening/closing the cover for the charging input socket
Press in the rear section of the cover and release.
Open the cover.
Pull away the cover for the charging input socket and secure it in the holder inside the cover. Make sure that the cover's rubber straps are bent downwards in order to prevent the cover coming off from the holder.
Close the cover for the charging input socket in reverse order.