10 Maintenance and service
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Washer fluid - filling
Washer fluid is used for cleaning the head-
lamps and windows. Washer fluid with anti-
freeze must be used during winter.
The windscreen and headlamp washers share
a common reservoir.
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 during the
winter to avoid freezing in the pump, reser-
voir and hoses.
For capacities, see Washer fluid - quality and
volume (p. 405).
Related information
•Wiper blades (p. 367)
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.
The following table shows specifications for
the starter battery.
Voltage (V) 12
Cold start
capacityA -
CCAB (A)
720C
760D or 800D
