Volvo S60: Electrical system
General information
12 volt system with a voltage-regulated alternator. Single pole system in which the chassis and engine block are used as conductors. The negative terminal is connected to the chassis.
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 hands after handling.
CAUTION
If the battery is replaced, replace it with a battery of the same cold start capacity and reserve capacity as the original (see the decal on the battery).
See also:
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity and speed rating
1. Tire width
2. Nominal aspect ratio in %
3. Tire code
4. Rim diameter
5. Load bearing index
6. Speed rating
Tire data is vehicle-specific and may
deviate from the data in th ...
Brake fluid
WARNING
Over a period of time, the brake fluid absorbs
moisture from the air; this lowers its boiling
point.
If the boiling point of the brake fluid is too low,
vapor pockets may form in t ...
Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key)
The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with a key the system
recognizes.
If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized key, the engine
will not start, thereby helpi ...
