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10. Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for a few minutes at a higher
idling speed than normal, about
1500 rpm.
11. Start the engine of the vehicle with the
dead battery.
CAUTION
Do not touch the connections between the
cable and the vehicle during the start
attempt. Risk of sparking.
12. Remove the jumper cables in the reverse
order ‒ first the black cables and then the
red cables.
Make sure that none of the clamps of the
black jumper cables come into contact
with either vehicle's positive (+) jump start
terminals or either of the red jumper
cable's connected clamps.
WARNING
High voltage may be dangerous if handled
incorrectly. Do not touch anything on bat-
teries that is not clearly described in this
Owner's Manual.
Never use a 48 V support battery to
•
jump start the vehicle.
External electrical equipment may not
•
under any circumstance be connected
to the 48 V battery.
Only a workshop may replace or per-
•
form service on the 48 V battery – an
authorized Volvo workshop is recom-
mended.
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Battery
posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemi-
cals known to the state of California to
cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
STARTING AND DRIVING
WARNING
Batteries generate hydrogen gas,
•
which is flammable and explosive.
Do not connect the jumper cable to
•
any part of the fuel system or to any
moving parts. Avoid touching hot
manifolds.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do
•
not allow battery fluid to contact eyes,
skin, fabrics or painted surfaces.
If contact occurs, flush the affected
•
area immediately with water. Obtain
medical help immediately if eyes are
affected.
Never expose the battery to open flame
•
or electric spark. Do not smoke near
the battery. Failure to follow the
instructions for jump starting can lead
to injury.
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