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10 Maintenance and service
10
390
Prescribed grade: Washer fluid recom-
mended by Volvo - with frost protection dur-
ing cold weather and below freezing point.
IMPORTANT
Use Volvo genuine washer fluid or equiva-
lent with a recommended pH of between 6
and 8, in working dilution (e.g. 1:1 with
neutral water).
IMPORTANT
Use washer fluid with antifreeze when the
temperature is below freezing to avoid
freezing in the pump, reservoir and hoses.
Volume:
•
Cars with headlamp washing: 5.4 litres.
•
Cars without headlamp washing: 4.0
litres.
Related information
•
Wiper blades (p. 387)
•
Wipers and washers (p. 101)
Starter battery - general
The starter battery is used to drive the starter
motor and other electrical equipment in the
car.
The starter battery is a traditional 12 V bat-
tery.
The service life and function of the starter
battery is influenced by factors such as the
number of starts, discharging, driving style,
driving conditions, climatic conditions, etc.
•
Never disconnect the starter battery when
the engine is running.
•
Check that the cables to the starter bat-
tery are correctly connected and properly
tightened.
Engine
Petrol Diesel
Voltage (V) 12 12
Cold start capacity
A
- CCA
B
(A)
520–800 700–800
A
In accordance with SAE or EN standard.
B
Cold Cranking Amperes.
IMPORTANT
When replacing the starter battery, in cars
with Start/Stop function, a battery of the
correct type must be fitted, EFB
12
in cars
with manual gearbox and AGM
13
in cars
with automatic gearbox.
IMPORTANT
If the starter battery is replaced, make sure
you replace it with a battery with the same
cold starting capacity and type as the orig-
inal battery (see the label on the battery).
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.
12
Enhanced Flooded Battery.
13
Absorbed Glass Mat.
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