MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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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.
NOTE
If both the starter battery and the hybrid bat-
tery (p. 300) are discharged then both batter-
ies must be charged. In such a case, charging
only the hybrid battery first is not possible.
In order for the hybrid battery to be charged
the starter battery must have a certain state
of charge.
WARNING
The hybrid battery must only be replaced by a
workshop - an authorised Volvo workshop is
recommended.
Coolant
The hybrid battery's cooling system has a sepa-
rate expansion tank.
IMPORTANT
The hybrid battery's coolant must only be top-
ped up by a workshop - an authorised Volvo
workshop is recommended.
Related information
•
Starter battery - general (p. 380)
Electrical system
The electrical system is single-pole and uses the
chassis and engine casing as a conductor.
The size, type and performance of the starter bat-
tery 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 original
battery (see the label on the battery).
Related information
•
Starter battery - replacement (p. 382)
•
Starter battery - general (p. 380)
