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Hybrid battery
The car is equipped with a hybrid battery for
electric motor operation - a maintenance-free
rechargeable Lithium-ion type battery.
WARNING
The hybrid battery must only be replaced
by a workshop - an authorised Volvo work-
shop is recommended.
Coolant
The hybrid battery's cooling system has a
separate expansion tank.
IMPORTANT
The hybrid battery's coolant must only be
topped up by a workshop - an authorised
Volvo workshop is recommended.
Related information
•
Charging the hybrid battery - prepara-
tions (p. 296)
Electrical system
The electrical system is single-pole and uses
the chassis and engine casing as a conductor.
The car has a voltage-regulated AC alterna-
tor.
The size, type and performance of the starter
battery depend on the car's equipment and
function.
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).
Related information
•
Starter battery - replacement (p. 371)
•
Starter battery - general (p. 369)
