Electrical System - Volvo S60 Owner's Manual

Electrical system

The car has a voltage-regulated AC alternator.
The electrical system is single-pole and uses
the chassis and engine casing as a conductor.
Battery
Engine
Petrol (Ethanol)
Diesel
Petrol/Diesel with Start/Stop function
A Battery type AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) must be used in cars with the Start/Stop function.
NOTE
•
The battery's container size should be
consistent with the original battery's
dimensions.
•
The battery's height is different depend-
ing on size.
Eco Start/Stop DRIVe*
For information on batteries in cars with
Eco Start/Stop DRIVe, see page 340.
The battery capacity is dependent upon the
equipment level in the vehicle.
Voltage (V) Cold start capacity,
CCA - Cold Cranking Amperes (A)
12
12
12
10 Specifications
IMPORTANT
If the battery is replaced, replace it with a
battery of the same cold start capacity and
reserve capacity as the original (see the
decal on the battery).
520–800
700–800
A
760
*
Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Electrical system

10
Reserve capacity
(minutes)
100–160
135–160
135
383