Electrical System - Volvo 850 Manual

Electrical system

12-volt system with voltage-regulated alternator.
Single-pole system where body and engine frame are used as
conductors. Negative pole connected to body.
Voltage
Battery, capacity
electrolyte, specific gravity
recharged at
Alternator max.current
Starter motor, output
*Certain markets
**Cars without air conditioning or automatic transmission.
Bulbs, 12 V:
8: 1 0
12 Volt
520 A/100 min
420 A/75 min*
1.28
1.21
1400 W (100A)
1120 W (80A)**
1.4 kW
***Sedan
****Estate