Owner’s Manual

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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Contains corrosive acid.
Risk of explosion
Recycle properly
NOTE
A used battery should be disposed of in an
environmentally responsible manner. Consult
your Volvo retailer or take the battery to a
recycling station.
Related information
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Battery – changing (p. 349)
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Battery – handling (p. 347)
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Battery – maintenance (p. 348)
Battery – handling
The battery's service life is affected by the num-
ber of starts, if it has been discharged, driving
style, driving conditions, weather conditions ,etc.
Handling
•
Check that the battery cables are correctly
connected and tightened.
•
Never disconnect the battery when the
engine is running (for example, when replac-
ing the battery).
•
If the battery is fully discharged a number of
times, this may shorten its service life.
•
The service life of a battery is affected by
factors such as the number of starts, driving
conditions and climate. Extreme cold may
also further decrease the battery’s starting
capacity.
•
Because the battery’s starting capacity
decreases with time, it may be necessary to
recharge it if the vehicle is not driven for an
extended period of time or if the vehicle is
usually only driven short distances.
•
Never use a quick charger to charge the bat-
tery. Only traditional types of battery chargers
should be used.
CAUTION
The infotainment system's energy-saving fea-
ture may not function correctly or at all,
and/or a message may be displayed if a bat-
tery charger or jumper cables are not con-
nected properly.
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The negative terminal on the battery must
never be used to connect a jumper cable
or a battery charger. Only the ground
point on the chassis may be used.
See Jump starting (p. 255) for an illustration
and additional information.
WARNING
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Never expose the battery to open flame
or electric spark.
•
Do not smoke near the battery.
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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 immedi-
ately with water. Obtain medical help
immediately if eyes are affected.
NOTE
The life of the battery is shortened if it
becomes discharged repeatedly.