2007 VOLVO XC90 battery

2007 Volvo XC90
Battery maintenance
The battery in your vehicle is located under the floor of the cargo comp\
artment.
Driving habits and conditions, climate, the number of starts, etc. all a\
ffect the service life and function of
the battery. In order for your battery to perform satisfactorily, keep t\
he following in mind:
l Check the fluid level in each cell in the battery every 24 months or eve\
ry 15,0001 miles (24,000 km),
whichever is sooner. The fluid should be at the level shown in the illus\
tration above (A)
2. Do not
overfill.
l Use a screw driver to open the caps or cover and a flashlight to inspect\
the level.
l If necessary, add distilled water. The level should never be above the i\
ndicator (A)2.
l The fluid level should be checked if the battery has been recharged.
l After inspection, be sure the cap over each battery cell or cover is sec\
urely in place.
l Check that the battery cables are correctly connected and properly tight\
ened. Route ventilation hose
through opening in floor (see
page 192)
l Never disconnect the battery when the engine is running, for example whe\
n changing the battery.
l The battery should be disconnected from the vehicle when a battery charg\
er is used directly on the
battery.
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l However, if the battery is being charged via the connecting points in th\
e engine compartment (see
page 185), the battery must be connected.
1. More frequently in warm climates.
2. The level indicator inside the battery could be designed in various w\
ays. See illustrations.
pg. 192 Maintenance
Battery
WARNING!
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 h\
ands after handling.
WARNING!
l Never expose the battery to open flame or electric spark.
l Do not smoke near the battery.
l Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow battery fluid to cont\
act eyes, skin, fabrics or
painted surfaces. If contact occurs, flush the affected area immediately\
with water. Obtain medical
help immediately if eyes are affected.
NOTE: Used batteries should be properly disposed of at a recycling station or\
similar facility, or taken
to your Volvo retailer.
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Replacing the battery
- Switch off the ignition.
- Wait at least 5 minutes after switching off the ignition before disconne\
cting the battery so that all
information in the vehicle's electrical system can be stored in the cont\
rol modules.
- Remove the retaining bracket and unscrew the cover over the battery. W\
ait at least 5 minutes after
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switching off the ignition before disconnecting the battery so that all \
information in the vehicle's
electrical system can be stored in the control modules.
pg. 193 Maintenance
Battery
- Disconnect the negative (ground) cable first.
- Disconnect the positive cable and pull the ventilation hose (see next\
page) from the battery.
- Lift out the old battery and put a new battery into place.
- Connect the positive cable first.
- Connect the negative (ground) cable. - Be sure that the ventilation \
hose (see below) is securely
connected to the battery and that the other end of the hose is properly \
routed through the ventilation
opening in the floor of the battery compartment.
- Reinstall the cover and retaining bracket and screw it securely in pla\
ce.
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NOTE: After the battery has been disconnected or replaced, lock and unlock th\
e vehicle with the central
locking system's remote control to reactivate such features as the power\
windows, moonroof, courtesy
lighting, etc.
WARNING!
Ventilation hose:
l The battery generates hydrogen gas, which is flammable and explosive. Th\
e battery is fitted with a
ventilation hose which vents hydrogen gas out of the battery compartment\
through a ventilation
opening in the bottom of this compartment. If the battery must be replac\
ed, it is essential that the
ventilation hose is properly connected to the battery and that it is rou\
ted through the ventilation
opening provided (see illustration).
l Be sure the ventilation hose is free of debris.
l Only use replacement batteries equipped with a ventilation hose. Consult\
your Volvo retailer.
pg. 194 Maintenance
Replacing bulbs
When replacing bulbs, keep the following points in mind:
l Never touch the glass of bulbs with your fingers. Grease and oils from y\
our fingers vaporize in the
heat and will leave a deposit on the reflector, which will damage it.
l The optional Active Bi-Xenon headlight bulbs contain trace amounts of me\
rcury. These bulbs should
always be disposed of by an authorized Volvo retailer.
l The following bulbs should only be replaced by a trained and qualified V\
olvo service technician:
- Active Bi-Xenon headlights,
- Courtesy (dome) lighting,
- Reading lights,
- Glove compartment lights
- Turn signals and courtesy lights in the side door mirrors
- High-mounted brake lights
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pg. 214 Specifications
Suspension
the support frame. Power-assisted rack and pinion steering. Safety type \
steering column.
pg. 215 Specifications
Three-way catalytic converter
Points to keep in mind
l Keep your engine properly tuned. Certain engine malfunctions, particular\
ly involving the electrical,
fuel or distributor ignition systems, may cause unusually high three-way\
catalytic converter
temperatures. Do not continue to operate your vehicle if you detect engi\
ne misfire, noticeable loss of
power or other unusual operating conditions, such as engine overheating \
or backfiring. A properly tuned
engine will help avoid malfunctions that could damage the three-way cata\
lytic converter.
l Do not park your vehicle over combustible materials, such as grass or le\
aves, which can come into
contact with the hot exhaust system and cause such materials to ignite u\
nder certain wind and weather
conditions.
l Excessive starter cranking (in excess of one minute), or an intermitte\
ntly firing or flooded engine can
cause three-way catalytic converter or exhaust system overheating.
l Remember that tampering or unauthorized modifications to the engine, the\
Electronic Control
Module, or the vehicle may be illegal and can cause three-way catalytic \
converter or exhaust system
overheating. This includes:
- Altering fuel injection setting or components.
- Altering emission system components or location or removing components\
.
- Repeated use of leaded fuel.
NOTE: Unleaded fuel is required for vehicles with three-way catalytic convert\
ers.
pg. 216 Specifications
Electrical system
12-volt system with voltage controlled generator. Single wire system in \
which the chassis and engine
block are used as conductors, grounded on the chassis.
Battery 3.2 6-cyl. V8
Voltage 12 V 12 V
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Cold start capacity(CCA) 520 A 600 A
Reserve capacity (RC) 100 min 120 min
Capacity (Ah) 60 70
If you must replace your battery, be sure to replace it with a battery o\
f the same cold start capacity and
reserve capacity as the original (See the decal on the battery).
pg. 217 Specifications
Engine specifications
B6324S B8444S
Output(kW/rps) 175/103 232/100
(hp/rpm) 235/6200 311/6000
Torque(Nm/rps) 320/53 440/65
(ft. lbs./rpm) 235/3200 325/3900
No. of cylinders 6 8
Bore (in./mm) 3.3/84 3.7/94
Stroke (in./mm) 3.77/96 3.13/79.5
Cylinder displacement,
liters 3.19 (194.7 cu
in)
4.41 (268.6 cu. in.)
Compression ratio 10.8:1 10.4:1
Charge air cooler (Intercooler)
Turbocharged engines employ a turbocompressor to force air into the engi\
ne inlet manifold and a charge
air cooler to cool the compressed inlet air. The resulting increase in a\
ir flow raises pressure in the intake
manifold and increases engine power over that developed by the normally-\
aspirated engine. The charge
air cooler (which resembles a radiator) is located between the turbo-c\
ompressor and inlet manifold.
Fuel system
The engine is equipped with a multiport fuel injection system.
pg. 218 Specifications
Volvo programs
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Battery 183, 191, 216
Battery - replacing
192
Battery drain - avoiding
116
Belt check
184
Black Box (Vehicle Event Data)
180
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)
145
Blower (fan)
80
Booster cushion (integrated)
40
Brake circuit
127
Brake fluid
189
Brake system
48, 127
Bulbs
194
Bulbs, list of
211
Bulbs, replacing
194
C
Capacity weight
161
Carbon Monoxide - Important Warning
115
Cargo capacity
210
CD functions
233
CD Pause
233
Central locking system - remote control
105
Changing a wheel
168
Changing coolant
184
Check Engine warning light
48
Child restraints
31
Child safety
28
Climate system
76
Clock
46
Coat hanger
96
Cold weather precautions
143
Compact disc care CD care
235
Coolant
188
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