2013 VOLVO V60 battery warning

09 Maintenance and service
Engine compartment09
329
Turn the handle about 20-25 degrees
clockwise. You will hear when the catch
releases.
Move the catch to the left and open the
bonnet. (The catch hook is located
between the headlamp and grille, see illus-
tration.)
WARNING
Check that the bonnet locks properly when
closed.
Engine compartment, overview
The appearance of the engine compartment may
vary depending on engine variant.
Coolant expansion tank
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil dipstick1
Radiator
Filling engine oil
Reservoir for brake and clutch fluid
(located on the driver's side)
Battery
Relay and fuse box
Filling washer fluid
Air filter
WARNING
The ignition system has very high voltage
and output. The voltage in the ignition sys-
tem is highly dangerous. The remote control
key must always be in 0 position when work
is being done in the engine compartment,
see page 78.
Do not touch the spark plugs or ignition coil
when the remote control key is in II position
or when the engine is hot.
Checking the engine oil
1Engines with electronic oil level sensor have no dipstick (5-cyl. diesel).
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09 Maintenance and service
Battery 09
344
Operation
The service life and function of the battery is
influenced by factors such as the number of
starts, discharging, driving style, driving con-
ditions, climatic conditions etc.
•Never disconnect the battery when the
engine is running.
•Check that the cables to the battery are
correctly connected and properly tight-
ened.
WARNING
•The battery can generate oxyhydrogen
gas, which is highly explosive. A spark
can be formed if a jump lead is con-
nected incorrectly, and this can be
enough for the battery to explode.
•The battery contains sulphuric acid,
which can cause serious burns.
•If sulphuric acid comes into contact
with eyes, skin or clothing, flush with
large quantities of water. If acid
splashes into the eyes - seek medical
attention immediately.
NOTE
The life of the battery is shortened if it
becomes discharged repeatedly.
The life of the battery is affected by several
factors, including driving conditions and cli-
mate. Battery starting capacity decreases
gradually with time and therefore needs to
be recharged if the car is not used for a
longer time or when it is only driven short
distances. Extreme cold further limits star-
ting capacity.
To maintain the battery in good condition, at
least 15 minutes of driving/week is recom-
mended or that the battery is connected to
a battery charger with automatic trickle
charging.
A battery that is kept fully charged has a
maximum service life.
IMPORTANT
Never use a quick charger to charge the
battery.
IMPORTANT
If the following instruction is not observed
then the energy saving function for infotain-
ment may be temporarily disengaged, and/
or the message in the information display
about the main battery's state of charge
may be temporarily inapplicable, following
the connection of an external battery or bat-
tery charger:
•The negative battery terminal on the
car's main battery must never be used
for connecting an external battery or
battery charger - only the car chassis
may be used as the grounding point.
See the section "Start assistance" - for a
description of how the cable clamps must
be attached.
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09 Maintenance and service
Battery 09
346* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Open the clips on the front cover and
remove the cover.
Release the rubber moulding so that the
rear cover is free.
Remove the rear cover by screwing one
quarter turn and lifting it away.
WARNING
Connect and remove the positive and neg-
ative cables in the correct order.
Detach the black negative cable.
Detach the red positive cable.
Detach the ventilation hose from the bat-
tery.
Loosen the screw holding the battery
clamp.
Move the battery to the side and lift it up.
Cross-stay on the R-Design*
Cross-stay and plenum chamber cover.
Cars with R-Design have a cross-stay that
must be removed before the main battery can
be replaced.
1. Remove the plenum chamber covers on
the right and left-hand sides. Prize carefully
with a plastic knife or similar.
2. Loosen and remove the screws (one on the
right and one on the left-hand side) that
hold the cross-stay.
3. Remove the cross-stay.
> Now the main battery can be removed
in accordance with the previous section.
•Fitting the cross-stay takes place in the
reverse order.
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10 Specifications
Symbols in the display
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.405
SymbolMeaningPage
Left-hand direc-
tion indicators72
Right-hand
direction indica-
tors72
DRIVe - Start/
Stop*72, 127, 131
Tyre pressure
system*319
Other information symbols in the
combined instrument panel
SymbolMeaningPage
Adaptive cruise
control*152,
156, 162
Adaptive cruise
control*162
Adaptive cruise
control*, Distance
Warning* (Distance
Alert)162, 167
SymbolMeaningPage
Adaptive cruise
control*, Distance
Warning* (Distance
Alert)162, 167
Adaptive cruise
control*162
Adaptive cruise
control*, Distance
Warning* (Distance
Alert)157, 165
Adaptive cruise
control*, Distance
Warning* (Distance
Alert)157, 165
Adaptive cruise
control*156
Radar sensor*162,
167, 179
Start/Stop*, Adap-
tive cruise control*131, 162
SymbolMeaningPage
Speed limiter150
Camera sensor*,
Laser sensor*171,
179,
183, 186
Auto Brake*, Dis-
tance Warning*
(Distance Alert), City
Safety
TM, Collision
warning system*
167,
171, 179
G025102
Fuel-driven engine
block heater and
passenger com-
partment heater*221
ABL system*90
Fuel filler flap, right-
hand side287
Low battery221
Parking brake139
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409
Battery.............................................344, 391
maintenance....................................... 344
remote control ................................... 280
remote control key/PCC....................... 51
start assistance................................... 120
symbols on the battery....................... 345
warning symbols................................. 345
Bioethanol E85........................................ 289
Blind spot (BLIS)...................................... 194
BLIS......................................................... 194
Bluetooth
Ÿ
handsfree ........................................... 262
media ................................................. 259
microphone off ..................................265
streaming audio ................................. 259
transfer call to mobile ........................ 265
Bonnet, opening...................................... 328
Brake and clutch fluid..............................333
Brake light.................................................. 91
Brakes...................................................... 135
anti-lock braking system, ABS........... 135
brake light............................................. 91
brake system...................................... 135
electric parking brake......................... 137
Emergency Brake Assistance, EBA ... 135
emergency brake lights........................ 91filling brake fluid.................................. 334
handbrake........................................... 137
symbols in the combined instrument
panel...................................................136
Bulbs, see Lighting.................................. 335
C
Calls
incoming............................................. 264
operation............................................. 264
Camera sensor................................169, 178
Car care................................................... 361
Car care, leather upholstery.................... 363
Cargo area
cargo cover......................................... 296
lighting.................................................. 93
loading................................................292
mounting points.................................. 293
safety grille.......................................... 296
safety net............................................ 295
Cargo cover............................................. 296
Car upholstery......................................... 363
Car wash.................................................. 361Catalytic converter................................... 288
recovery..............................................305
CD ........................................................... 252
Centre console........................................ 202
Chassis settings......................................226
Checking and topping up the coolant..... 332
Checking the engine oil level................... 329
Children..................................................... 31
child safety locks.................................. 38
child seats and side airbags................. 24
location in the car.................................31
safety.................................................... 31
Child safety locks...................................... 62
Child seat................................................... 31
Child seats................................................. 31
integrated two-stage booster cushion. 36
ISOFIX fixture system for child seats. . . 38
recommended...................................... 32
size classes for child seats with the ISO-
FIX fixture system................................. 38
upper mounting points for child seats. . 41
Cigarette lighter socket............................ 228
City Safety™............................................ 168
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411
ECO pressure.......................................... 317
Eco Start/Stop DRIVe.............................. 127
Electrical socket......................................229
cargo area........................................... 293
front seat............................................. 229
Electric parking brake.............................. 137
low battery voltage.............................137
releasing automatically....................... 138
releasing manually.............................. 138
Emergency equipment
warning triangle.................................. 318
Emergency puncture repair..................... 321
Emissions of carbon dioxide................... 291
Engine
overheating......................................... 298
starting................................................ 113
Engine block heater................................. 118
fuel-driven........................................... 220
Engine compartment
coolant................................................ 332
oil........................................................ 329
overview.............................................. 329
power steering fluid............................ 334
Engine drag control ................................146Engine oil.........................................329, 378
adverse driving conditions.................. 378
capacities........................................... 378
filter..................................................... 329
oil grade.............................................. 378
Engine specifications............................... 376
Environmental labelling, FSC, owner's
manual.......................................................12
Error messages
Adaptive Cruise Control..................... 162
Driver Alert Control............................. 183
Lane Departure Warning..................... 186
see Messages and symbols.......139, 162
Error messages in BLIS........................... 196
Error messages in Distance Alert............ 167
ERS - Remote Start................................. 114
ETC, electronic temperature control ....... 214
Expectant mothers, seatbelt...................... 17
External dimensions................................372
F
Fan........................................................... 215
Fault tracing for the camera sensor. 170, 178First aid equipment.................................. 318
First aid kit .............................................. 318
Flexifuel.................................................... 118
adaptation........................................... 119
Fluids, capacities..................................... 381
Fluids and oils.......................................... 381
Fog lamps
rear........................................................ 91
Foot brake............................................... 135
FOUR-C – Active chassis........................226
FSC, environmental labelling..................... 12
Fuel.......................................................... 288
fuel consumption................................ 384
fuel economy...................................... 317
fuel filter.............................................. 290
Fuse box.................................................. 350
glovebox............................................. 355
Fuses.......................................................350
box in cargo area................................ 358
changing............................................. 350
cold zone............................................ 359
general................................................ 350
relay/fuse box in engine compartment 351
Start/Stop........................................... 359
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414
Manual gearbox....................................... 121
GSI - Gear selector assistance........... 121
towing and recovery........................... 304
Manual gear positions (Geartronic).......... 123
Max. roof load ......................................... 373
Media, Bluetooth
Ÿ ................................... 259
media player ........................................... 252
Memory function in seats.......................... 81
Menu navigation, Infotainment ............... 238
Menus/functions...................................... 204
Menus and messages.............................. 200
Menu system MY CAR............................202
Messages and symbols
Adaptive Cruise Control..................... 162
Collision Warning with Auto
Brake..........................................171, 179
Distance Alert..................................... 167
Driver Alert Control............................. 183
Lane Departure Warning..................... 186
Messages in BLIS.................................... 196
Messages in the combined instrument
panel........................................................200
Messages in the information display....... 147Meters
fuel gauge............................................. 72
speedometer......................................... 72
tachometer........................................... 72
Microphone.............................................. 262
Misting..................................................... 217
attending to the windows...................210
condensation in headlamps............... 361
remove with the air vents................... 219
timer function...................................... 217
Mobile phone
connect............................................... 263
handsfree............................................ 262
register phone..................................... 263
voice control....................................... 271
Mood lighting............................................. 93
MY CAR................................................... 202
O
Oil, see also Engine oil............................. 378
Oil level low.............................................. 329
Overheating............................................. 298
Owner's manual, environmental labelling. . 12
P
PACOS....................................................... 22
PACOS, switch.......................................... 22
Paintwork
colour code......................................... 365
damage and touch-up........................ 365
Panel lighting............................................. 86
Panic function............................................ 46
Park assist camera.................................. 191
Parking assistance................................... 188
parking assistance sensors................ 190
Parking brake........................................... 137
Parking heater.......................................... 220
battery and fuel................................... 220
parking on a hill..................................220
time setting......................................... 222
Passenger compartment.........................227
Passenger compartment filter................. 210
Passenger compartment heater
fuel-driven........................................... 220
PCC – Personal Car Communicator
functions............................................... 45
range............................................... 46, 47
Pedestrian protection..............................173
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