Volvo 2005 C70 - Manual (Page 134)

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Battery maintenance
Battery maintenance
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 level in each battery cell should
be checked - use a screwdriver to open the
caps and a flashlight to inspect the level.
• If necessary, add distilled water to
approximately 0.4 in. (10 mm) above the
plates in the cell or to the level indicator.
See the illustrations above.
• Check that the battery cables are correctly
connected and properly tightened.
• Never disconnect the battery when the
engine is running, for example when
changing the battery.
• The battery cable should be disconnected
from the battery when using a battery
charger.
• Switch off the radio before disconnecting
the battery. If your radio has an antitheft
code and the battery is disconnected, the
radio code has to be reentered in order for
the radio to function.
Battery warning symbols
Wear protection
goggles
Keep away from
children
Explosion
No smoking, no open
flames, no sparks
Corrosive
See inside for details
* More frequently in warm climates.
3100052A
Original battery
Replacement battery
3100051A Correct fluid level
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the
state of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.