Volvo S40 Automobile User Manual


 
11 Specifications
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Electrical system
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General
12 volt system with a voltage-regulated alter-
nator. Single pole system in which the chas-
sis and engine block are used as conductors.
Battery
If the battery is changed, replace it with a
battery of the same cold start capacity and
reserve capacity as the original (see the decal
on the battery).
Voltage 12 V 12 V 12 V
Cold start capacity (CCA) 590 A
600 A
1
700 A
2
Reserve capacity (RC) 100 min 120 min 135 min
Capacity (Ah) 60 70 80
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Cars equipped with High Performance audio system.
2
Cars equipped with diesel, keyless drive, audio system Premium Sound, fuel-driven heater or
RTI.