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Handling AdBlue^®27

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Storage

Handling AdBlue^®(p. 441)

AdBlue must be stored in tightly sealing origi-

nal packaging at a temperature above -11 °C

(12 °F) and below 30 °C (86 °F). The fluid

must not be stored in direct sunlight.

AdBlue consists primarily of water (approx.

67.5% water and 32.5% urea). The fluid is

not flammable but should be handled with

care since it can irritate the eyes and skin.

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Checking and filling with AdBlue^®

(p. 442)

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Symbols and messages for AdBlue^®

(p. 444)

AdBlue freezes at -11 °C (12 °F) but can be

used again when the solution has thawed.

Points to remember when handling

Avoid inhaling vapour as well as contact with

skin and eyes. Preferably use gloves that pre-

vent irritation to sensitive skin when handling

the fluid.

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Checking and filling with AdBlue^®(p. 442)

Emission control with AdBlue^®(p. 440)

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WARNING

Action for first aid:

For inhalation - get fresh air.

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For skin contact - wash the skin with

soap and water.

For contact with the eyes - rinse imme-

diately with a lot of water.

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For ingestion - rinse the mouth thor-

oughly. Do not induce vomiting.

Seek medical attention if the discomfort

remains or if a large quantity has been

ingested.

Action in the event of a spill

AdBlue spilled on the ground, the car or pain-

ted surfaces must be rinsed thoroughly with

water. Avoid releasing into the drainage sys-

tem.

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Checking and filling with AdBlue^®

Check the AdBlue level regularly and top up if

the message for low AdBlue level is shown in

the driver display.

Checking AdBlue level

The AdBlue consumption is dependent on

driving style, if the AdBlue tank is allowed to

drain completely then it will no longer be pos-

sible to start the car.

Press Status to show the AdBlue level.

Open the Car Status app in the app view.

NOTE

Never run the AdBlue tank dry. Fill the tank

in good time before it is empty.

If the tank is run dry, it will not be possible

to start the engine after it is switched off –

not the regular way or using aids.

The only way to be able to restart after

driving the tank empty is to refill AdBlue of

specified quality, with the minimum being

the quantity shown in the driver display.

Graphic for AdBlue level in the centre display.

Each cursor represents approx. 25% of a

full tank.

When less than 25 % of the tank remains

available, the colour of the remaining cur-

sor changes to amber, and at less than

10 % it turns red.

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Filling

3. Fill with AdBlue of the correct quality²⁸

When the AdBlue level starts

to become low, a symbol illu-

minates in the driver display

and the AdBlue level low

message is shown.

Do not overfill the tank. The amount of

AdBlue that can be filled is shown in the

app Car Status.

WARNING

When filling from the AdBlue pump at a fill-

ing station, it is advisable to use the pump

adapted for passenger cars. The AdBlue

pump for heavy vehicles can also be used.

1. Open the fuel filler flap with a gentle press

on the rear of the flap.

IMPORTANT

Wipe away any spilled AdBlue.

Exercise caution to prevent AdBlue from

coming into contact with the car's paint-

work. If it does, rinse with plenty of water

since the fluid can affect the paintwork.

Open the blue cover for the smaller filler

pipe intended for AdBlue.

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Handling AdBlue^®(p. 441)

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Symbols and messages for AdBlue^®

(p. 444)

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Tank capacity for AdBlue^®(p. 641)

ISO 22241

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Symbols and messages for

AdBlue^®29

The emission control system continuously

monitors the level, quality and dosage of

AdBlue. If something is wrong, a message is

shown in the driver display.

Symbol

Message

Specification

The AdBlue level is low and the tank needs to be topped up.

AdBlue level low

The system does not function as it should. Contact a workshop^Ato check the function.

AdBlue dosing

and

AdBlue quality

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Symbol

Message

Specification

The AdBlue level is critically low and the tank needs to be topped up immediately.

Refill AdBlue

The car cannot be started before AdBlue has been filled. Fill with AdBlue to the amount

specified in the driver display, or contact a workshop^A.

Engine start prohibited

and e.g.: Fill a minimum of 4.5

litres of AdBlue

Note that the car must be level for the level gauge to be able to correctly register the amount

of AdBlue filled.

When starting after filling AdBlue, follow the instructions regarding empty tank and diesel

engine.

The system does not function as it should. Contact a workshop^Ato check the function.

Engine start prohibited

Service of AdBlue system nee-

ded to allow restart

An authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.

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Checking and filling with AdBlue^®(p. 442)

Handling AdBlue^®(p. 441)

Book service and repair (p. 573)

Empty tank and diesel engine (p. 438)

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lower temperature or Transmission hot

Stop safely, wait for cooling. Follow the

recommendation given, reduce speed or

stop the car in a safe way and allow the

engine to run at idling speed for several

minutes to enable the gearbox to cool

down.

Overheating in the engine and

drive system

Under certain conditions, e.g. hard driving in

hilly terrain and hot climate, there is a risk

that the engine and drive system may over-

heat – in particular with a heavy load.

Symbols in the driver display

Symbol Specification

High engine temperature. Follow

the recommendation given.

In the event of overheating, the engine's

power may be limited temporarily.

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Low level, coolant. Follow the

recommendation given.

If the car overheats, the air conditioning

may be switched off temporarily.

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Remove any auxiliary lamps from in front

of the grille when driving in hot climates.

Do not turn the engine off immediately

you stop after a hard drive.

If the temperature in the engine's cooling

system becomes too high then a warning

symbol is illuminated and the driver dis-

play shows the message Engine

Gearbox hot/overheated/cooled.

Follow the recommendation

given.

NOTE

It is normal for the engine's cooling fan to

operate for a time after the engine has

been switched off.

temperature High temperature Stop

safely. Stop the car in a safe way and

allow the engine to run at idling speed for

several minutes and cool down.

Related information

Topping up coolant (p. 583)

Driving with a trailer (p. 453)

Preparations for a long trip (p. 431)

Gear shift indicator (p. 415)

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If the message Engine temperature

High temperature Turn off engine or

Engine coolant Level low, turn off

engine is shown, stop the car and switch

off the engine.

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In the event of overheating in the gearbox,

an alternative gear shift program will be

selected³⁰. In addition, a built-in protec-

tion function is activated that, amongst

other things, illuminates a warning symbol

and the driver display shows the message

Transmission warm Reduce speed to

Applies to automatic gearbox.

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4. Connect one of the red jump lead's

Overloading the starter battery

Using jump starting with another

battery

If the starter battery is discharged then the

car can be started with current from another

battery.

clamps to the donor battery's positive ter-

minal (1).

The electrical functions in the car load the

starter battery to varying degrees. Avoid

using the ignition position II when the car is

switched off. Instead, use ignition position I -

which uses less power.

Also, be aware of different accessories that

load the electrical system. Do not use func-

tions which use a lot of power when the car is

switched off. Examples of such functions are:

IMPORTANT

Connect the start cable carefully to avoid

short circuits with other components in the

engine compartment.

5. Open the positive jump-starting point's

cover (2).

ventilation fan

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headlamps

6. Connect the red jump lead's other clamp

onto the car's positive jump-starting point

(2).

windscreen wiper

audio system (high volume).

7. Connect one of the black jump lead's

clamps to the donor battery's negative ter-

minal (3).

If the starter battery voltage is low, a message

is shown in the driver display. The energy-sav-

ing function then shuts down certain functions

or reduces certain functions such as the venti-

lation fan and/or audio system.

Attachment points for the jump leads.

When jump starting the car, the following

steps are recommended to avoid short circuits

or other damage:

8. Connect the black jump lead's other

clamp onto the car's negative jump-star-

ting point (4).

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In which case, charge the starter battery

by starting the car and then running it for

at least 15 minutes - starter battery charg-

ing is more effective during driving than

running the engine at idling speed while

stationary.

1. Set the car's electrical system in ignition

9. Check that the jump lead clamps are

affixed securely so that there are no sparks

during the starting attempt.

position 0.

2. Check that the donor battery has a voltage

of 12 V.

10. Start the engine of the "donor car" and

allow it to run a few minutes at a speed

slightly higher than idle approx. 1500 rpm.

3. If the donor battery is installed in another

car - switch off the donor car's engine and

make sure that the two cars do not touch

each other.

Related information

Starter battery (p. 585)

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Ignition positions (p. 398)

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WARNING

charged battery.

High voltage can be dangerous in the event

of incorrect intervention. Do not touch any-

thing on the batteries that is not clearly

described in the owner's manual.

The battery can generate oxyhydrogen

gas, which is highly explosive. A spark

can be formed if a jump lead is con-

nected incorrectly, and this can be

enough for the battery to explode.

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IMPORTANT

Do not touch the connections between

cable and car during the starting attempt.

There is a risk of sparks forming.

48 V support battery must never be

used for jump-starting.

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Do not connect the jump leads to any

fuel system component or any moving

part. Be careful of hot engine parts.

External electrical equipment must not

be connected to the 48 V battery

under any circumstances.

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12. Remove the jump leads in reverse order -

first the black and then the red.

The battery contains sulphuric acid,

which can cause serious burns.

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The 48 V battery may only be serviced

and replaced by a workshop – an

authorised Volvo workshop is recom-

mended.

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.

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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 immediately.

Never smoke near the battery.

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Support battery (p. 587)

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Towbar*

NOTE

The car can be equipped with a towbar that

makes it possible to tow e.g. a trailer behind

the car.

There may be different towbar variants availa-

ble for the car. Contact a Volvo dealer for more

information.

If the starter battery has been discharged

so much that the car has no normal electri-

cal functions and the engine is then jump-

started with an external battery or a battery

charger, the Start/stop function may con-

tinue to be activated. If the Start/stop

function then auto-stops the engine shortly

afterwards, there is a great risk that engine

auto-start will fail due to insufficient bat-

tery capacity, because the battery has not

had the time to recharge.

IMPORTANT

When the engine is switched off, the con-

stant battery voltage to the trailer connec-

tor can be switched off automatically so as

not to drain the starter battery.

If the car has been jump-started, or if there

is insufficient time to charge the battery

with a battery charger, the Start/stop func-

tion is temporarily deactivated until the

battery has been recharged by the car. In

an outside temperature of approx. +15 °C

(approx. 60 °F), the battery needs to be

charged for at least 1 hour by the car. In a

lower outside temperature, the charging

time may increase to 3–4 hours. The rec-

ommendation is to charge the battery

using an external battery charger.

IMPORTANT

The towball needs regular cleaning and

lubrication with grease in order to prevent

wear.

NOTE

When a hitch with a vibration damper is

used, the towball must not be lubricated.

This also applies when fitting a bicycle rack

that is clamped in around the towball.

Related information

Starting the car (p. 396)

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Ignition positions (p. 398)

Adjusting the steering wheel (p. 180)

Selecting ignition mode (p. 399)

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