At a standstill or very low speed, hold the brake to request an automatic engine stop; release the brake or gently press the accelerator to restart.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified for the 2025 XC60 B5 AWD mild hybrid when start/stop operating conditions are met; this is not a T8 plug-in-hybrid procedure.
- Retail trim / version
- 2025 XC60 B5 AWD mild hybrid
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Published availability and qualifications
Verified for the 2025 XC60 B5 AWD mild hybrid when start/stop operating conditions are met; this is not a T8 plug-in-hybrid procedure.
Know what kind of control to look for.
This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.
Step by step.
- 01
Approach the stop normally and watch the start/stop status symbol in the instrument panel.
- 02
At a complete stop or very low speed, press and hold the brake pedal.
- 03
Confirm the green start/stop symbol shows that the gasoline engine is temporarily off.
- 04
Release the brake or gently press the accelerator to restart the engine before moving.
Important limits
- Climate demand, battery state, engine temperature, vehicle conditions or Off-road mode can make start/stop temporarily unavailable.
- Vehicle systems remain active during an automatic stop, though some functions can operate at reduced capacity.
Quick checks.
- ✓If the crossed-out status appears, read the instrument-panel message and allow normal operating conditions to return.
- ✓Return from Off-road mode and check climate demand if the engine will not auto-stop.
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2025 Volvo XC60 User Manual — Activating Start and Stop
Relevant section or page: Section 8.4.3, p. 189. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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