Electrical system

Electrical system  - Specifications - Specifications - Volvo XC60 Owners Manual - Volvo XC60

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

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).

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