Starter Battery - General - Volvo S60 Owner's Manual

10 Maintenance and service

Starter battery - general

The starter battery is used to drive the starter
motor and other electrical equipment in the
car.
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The starter battery is a traditional 12 V bat-
tery.
The service life and function of the starter
battery is influenced by factors such as the
number of starts, discharging, driving style,
driving conditions, climatic conditions, etc.
•
Never disconnect the starter battery when
the engine is running.
•
Check that the cables to the starter bat-
tery are correctly connected and properly
tightened.
Petrol
(Ethanol)
Voltage (V)
Cold start
capacity A - 520–800
B
CCA (A)
A In accordance with SAE or EN standard.
B Cold Cranking Amperes.
14 Enhanced Flooded Battery.
Absorbed Glass Mat.
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378
IMPORTANT
When replacing the starter battery, in cars
with Start/Stop function, a battery of the
correct type must be fitted, EFB
with manual gearbox and AGM
with automatic gearbox.
When replacing the support battery, a bat-
tery of AGM type must be fitted.
IMPORTANT
If the starter battery is replaced, make sure
you replace it with a battery with the same
cold starting capacity and type as the orig-
inal battery (see the label on the battery).
NOTE
Engine
•
The starter battery's container size
Diesel
should be consistent with the original
battery's dimensions.
•
The starter battery's height is different
12 12
depending on size.
700–800
WARNING
•
The battery can generate oxyhydrogen
gas, which is highly explosive. A spark
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can be formed if a jump lead is con-
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in cars
nected incorrectly, and this can be
enough for the battery to explode.
•
The battery contains sulphuric acid,
which can cause serious burns.
•
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.
IMPORTANT
When charging the starter battery or the
support battery (p. 382), only use a mod-
ern battery charger with controlled charg-
ing voltage. Fast charging function must
not be used since it may damage the bat-
tery.