Starter Battery - General - Volvo S60 2017 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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Prescribed grade: Washer fluid recommended
by Volvo - with frost protection during cold
weather and below freezing point.
IMPORTANT
Use Volvo genuine washer fluid or equivalent
with a recommended pH of between 6 and 8,
in working dilution (e.g. 1:1 with neutral
water).
IMPORTANT
Use washer fluid with antifreeze when the
temperature is below freezing to avoid freez-
ing in the pump, reservoir and hoses.
Volume:
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Cars with headlamp washing: 5.4 litres.
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Cars without headlamp washing: 4.0 litres.
Related information
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Wiper blades (p. 378)
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Wipers and washers (p. 98)
•
Bonnet - opening and closing (p. 361)
9 Enhanced Flooded Battery.
Absorbed Glass Mat.
10
380

Starter battery - general

The starter battery is used to drive the starter
motor and other electrical equipment in the car.
The starter battery is a traditional 12 V battery.
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
the engine is running.
•
Check that the cables to the starter battery
are correctly connected and properly tight-
ened.
Petrol
Voltage (V) 12
A
Cold start capacity -
520–800
B
CCA (A)
A In accordance with SAE or EN standard.
B Cold Cranking Amperes.
IMPORTANT
When replacing the starter battery, in cars
with Start/Stop function, a battery of the cor-
rect type must be fitted, EFB
manual gearbox and AGM
matic gearbox.
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 original
battery (see the label on the battery).
NOTE
Engine
•
The starter battery's container size should
Diesel
be consistent with the original battery's
12
dimensions.
•
The starter battery's height is different
700–800
depending on size.
9
in cars with
10
in cars with auto-