Battery Maintenance; Proposition 65 Warning; Battery Warning Symbols - Volvo C70 Owner's Manual

2001 VOLVO C70
pg. 118 Battery maintenance

PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!

Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known
to the state of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Battery maintenance

Driving habits and conditions, climate, the number of starts, etc. all affect the service life and function of
the battery. In order for your battery to perform satisfactorily, keep the following in mind:
· Check the fluid level in the battery every 6 months or every 7,500 miles* (12,000 km).
The fluid level in each battery cell should be checked - use a screw driver to open the caps and a
flashlight to inspect the level. * More frequently in warm climates.
· If necessary, add distilled water to approximately 0.4 in. (10 mm) above the plates in the cell or to the
level indicator. See the illustrations above.
· Check that the battery cables are correctly connected and properly tightened.
· Never disconnect the battery when the engine is running, for example when changing the battery.
· The battery cable should be disconnected from the battery when using a battery charger.
· Switch off the radio before disconnecting the battery. If your radio has an antitheft code and the battery
is disconnected, the radio code has to be reentered in order for the radio to function.

Battery warning symbols

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