2012 Volvo XC70 Owner's Manual - Page 333
2012 Volvo XC70 Manual
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08 Maintenance and specifications Battery Warning symbols on the battery Wear protective goggles. Risk of explosion may also further decrease the battery's starting capacity. • Because the battery's starting capacity Recycle properly 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. Keep away from children. • Never use a quick charger to charge the battery. Avoid smoking, open flames, and/or sparks. CAUTION 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. The infotainment system's energy-saving feature may not function correctly or at all, and/or a message may be displayed if a battery charger or jumper cables are not connected properly. See the owner's manual. • Handling Contains corrosive acid. • Check that the battery cables are correctly connected and tightened. • Never disconnect the battery when the engine is running (for example, when replacing the battery). 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 page 113 for an illustration and additional information. • 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 08 `` 333