Support battery
The battery is either a 12 V battery or, if the car is the mild hybrid* type, a 48 V battery that also allows regenerative braking while driving.
Location
Support battery maintenance
The support battery normally requires no more service than the normal starter battery. A workshop should be contacted in the event of questions or problems - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.
Important
Warning
Mild hybrid type cars have components that work with 48 V voltage, which can be dangerous in the event of incorrect intervention. Do not touch components that are not clearly described in the owner's manual.
- 48 V support battery must never be used for jump starting.
- External electrical equipment must not, under any circumstances, be connected to the 48 V battery.
- The 48 V battery may only be serviced and replaced by a workshop – an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.
Specifications for support battery
If the car is the mild hybrid* type, the support battery is a lithium-ion type 48 V battery.