Change The Batteries - Volvo 9700 US/CAN 2016 Driver's Handbook Manual

Change the batteries

When changing the batteries, both batteries
should have the same capacity and be of the
same age. When connecting batteries correct
polarity must be observed (to refer about
correct batteries polarity, see the following
section in this manual: "Starting assistance",
page 159).
To change a battery, proceed as follows:
1 Turn OFF the power supply with the
ignition switch located in the left side
of the steering wheel column (see
the following section on this manual:
"Ignition switch", page 46).
2 Open the batteries compartment hatch
(Right or left hand side)
Note: Use the proper key to open, see the
following section in this manual: "Keys",
page 2.
.
3 Turn OFF the total power supply through
by the batteries cut-off switch ("General
switch)".
As a reference, see the following section
in this manual: "Batteries cut-off switch",
page 163.
4 Disconnect the cable terminal from the
battery negative pole.
5 Disconnect the cable terminal from the
battery positive pole.
6 Change the battery or batteries.
7 Clean the cable terminals and both poles
of the battery or batteries.
If something happens 157
Upper: Mounted properly, the terminal firmly
tighten to the battery post.
Lower: Improperly mounted, the terminal
doesn´t tighten to the battery post.
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