Battery Maintenance - Volvo XC90 2004 Owner's Manual

2004 VOLVO XC90
pg. 132 Maintenance

Battery Maintenance

The battery in your vehicle is located under the floor of the cargo compartment.
Driving habits and conditions, climate, the number of starts, etc. all affect the service life and function of
the battery. In order for your battery to perform satisfactorily, keep the following in mind:
Check the fluid level in each cell in the battery every 24 months or every 15,000* miles (24,000 km),
whichever is sooner. The fluid should be at the level shown in the illustration above (A)**.
Use a screw driver to open the caps and a flashlight to inspect the level.
If necessary, add distilled water. The level should never be above the indicator (A**).
The fluid level should be checked if the battery has been recharged.
After inspection, be sure the cap over each battery cell is securely in place.
Check that the battery cables are correctly connected and properly tightened. Route ventilation hose
through opening in floor (see
Never disconnect the battery when the engine is running, for example when changing the battery.
The battery should be disconnected from the vehicle when a battery charger is used directly on the
battery.
However, if the battery is being charged via the connecting points in the engine compartment (see
page 100), the battery must be connected.
* More frequently in warm climates.
** The level indicator inside the battery could be designed in various ways. See illustration.
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