Volvo V60 CROSS COUNTRY Owner's Manual page 618

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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IMPORTANT
If the following instruction is not observed
then the energy saving function for info-
tainment may be temporarily disengaged,
and/or the message in the driver display
about the starter battery's state of charge
may be temporarily inapplicable, following
the connection of an external starter bat-
tery or battery charger:
The negative battery terminal on the
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car's starter battery must never be
used for connecting an external starter
battery or battery charger - only the
car's negative charging point may be
used as the grounding point.
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NOTE
The life of the battery is shortened if it
becomes discharged repeatedly.
The life of the battery is affected by several
factors, including driving conditions and
climate. Battery starting capacity decrea-
ses gradually with time and therefore
needs to be recharged if the car is not used
for a longer time or when it is only driven
short distances. Extreme cold further limits
starting capacity.
To maintain the battery in good condition,
at least 15 minutes of driving/week is rec-
ommended or that the battery is con-
nected to a battery charger with automatic
trickle charging.
A battery that is kept fully charged has a
maximum service life.
Location
The starter battery is located in the cargo area.
WARNING
If the starter battery is disconnected, the
automatic opening and closing function
must be reset to work properly. A reset
must take place for pinch protection to
work.
IMPORTANT
On certain models, the battery is attached
with a retaining strap. Make sure the
retaining strap is properly tightened.