Electrical System - Volvo V70 Owner's Manual

10 Specifications

Electrical system

Electrical system

The car has a voltage-regulated AC alterna-
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tor. The electrical system is single-pole and
uses the chassis and engine casing as a con-
ductor.
Battery
Engine
Petrol (Ethanol)
Diesel
Petrol/Diesel with Start/Stop function
A Battery type AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) must be used in cars with the Start/Stop function.
NOTE
•
The starter battery's container size
should be consistent with the original
battery's dimensions.
•
The starter battery's height is different
depending on size.
Start/Stop*
For information on batteries in cars with
Start/Stop, see page 378.
*
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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Starter battery capacity is dependent upon
the equipment level in the car.
Voltage (V) Cold start capacity,
CCA - Cold Cranking Amperes (A)
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12
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IMPORTANT
If the battery is replaced, replace it with a
battery of the same cold start capacity and
reserve capacity as the original (see the
decal on the battery).
520–800
700–800
A
760
Reserve capacity
(minutes)
100–160
135–160
135