Starter Battery - Volvo V60 TWIN ENGINE 2018 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

Starter battery

The electrical system is single-pole and uses the
chassis and engine casing as a conductor.
The starter battery is used to start up the electri-
cal system and drive electrical equipment in the
car. The hybrid battery is used when the internal
combustion engine is started.
The starter battery should be replaced by a
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workshop .
The starter battery is a 12 V AGM battery
(Absorbed Glass Mat), designed for regenerative
charging, and to support the functionality of the
car's different systems.
The service life and function of the starter battery
is influenced by factors such as the number of
starts, discharging, driving style, driving condi-
tions, climatic conditions etc.
Never disconnect the starter battery when
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the engine is running.
Check that the cables to the starter battery
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are correctly connected and properly tight-
ened.
An authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.
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WARNING
The battery can generate oxyhydrogen
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gas, which is highly explosive. A spark can
be formed if a jump lead is connected
incorrectly, and this can be enough for
the battery to explode.
Do not connect the jump leads to any
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fuel system component or any moving
part. Be careful of hot engine parts.
The battery contains sulphuric acid, which
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can cause serious burns.
If sulphuric acid comes into contact with
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eyes, skin or clothing, flush with large
quantities of water. If acid splashes into
the eyes - seek medical attention imme-
diately.
Never smoke near the battery.
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Charging points
When connecting an external starter battery or
battery charger, use the car's charging points in
the engine compartment.
The battery terminals on the car's starter battery
in the luggage/cargo area must not be used.
Positive charging point
Negative charging point
IMPORTANT
It is not possible to charge another car's bat-
tery by means of current through the charging
points. Using the charging points to charge
another car's battery may cause a fuse to
blow, which means that the charging points
will stop working.