Volvo V60 - Electrical System

10 Specifications
Electrical system
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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Electrical system
The car has a voltage-regulated AC alternator.
The electrical system is single-pole and uses
the chassis and engine casing as a conductor.
The battery capacity is dependent upon the
equipment level in the vehicle.
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).
Battery
Engine Voltage (V) Cold start capacity,
CCA - Cold Cranking Amperes (A)
Reserve capacity
(minutes)
Petrol (Ethanol) 12 520–800 100–160
Diesel 12 700–800 135–160
Petrol/Diesel with Start/Stop function 12
760
A
135
A
Battery type AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) must be used in cars with the Start/Stop function.
NOTE
•
The battery's container size should be
consistent with the original battery's
dimensions.
•
The battery's height is different depend-
ing on size.
Eco Start/Stop DRIVe*
For information on batteries in cars with
Eco Start/Stop DRIVe, see page 347.