Battery Care - Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual

Battery

Battery care

The function and life of the battery are affected
by driving conditions, driving style, number of
starts, climate conditions, etc.
The number of times the battery is run
flat negatively affects its service life
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Important!
Repeated use of the parking heater and other
great power consumers in combination with
short trips can lead to battery discharge and
thereby difficulty starting.
If great power consumers are used regularly,
the car should be driven for the same amount
of time as these consumers were connected
in order to ensure that the generator is able
to produce enough energy to compensate for
the amount consumed.
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WARNING!
Remember that the battery contains oxyhy-
drogen, which is highly explosive. An open
flame or smoking near the battery is enough
to cause the battery to explode and cause
you injury and/or damage the car.
The battery also contains sulphuric acid,
which can cause serious corrosive damage.
If the acid comes into contact with your
eyes, skin or clothes, flush with large
quantities of water. If acid splashes into your
eyes contact a doctor immediately.
Maintenance and service
Symbols:
Use protective goggles
Further information in the
owner's manual.
Store the battery out of the
reach of children.
The battery contains
corrosive acid.
Avoid sparks and open
flames.
Risk of explosion.
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