Volvo S 90 2017, Owner'S Manual

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STARTING AND DRIVING
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Jump starting
Follow the instructions provided here to jump
start your vehicle or to jump start another vehi-
cle.
Jumper cable connecting points
If the
12-volt auxiliary battery
to be used is in
another vehicle, check that the vehicles are not
touching to prevent premature completion of a
circuit. Be sure to follow jump starting instruc-
tions provided for the other vehicle.
1. Switch off the ignition in your vehicle (set the
ignition to mode
0
).
2. If the
12-volt auxiliary battery
to be used is
in another vehicle, switch off that vehicle's
ignition while the jumper cables are being
attached. Be sure to follow jump starting
instructions provided for the other vehicle.
CAUTION
Connect the jumper cables carefully to avoid
short circuits with other components in the
engine compartment.
3. Connect one of the red jumper cable's
clamps to the auxiliary battery's positive (+)
terminal (1)
4. Fold back the cover over the positive (+)
jump start terminal on your vehicle's battery
(2).
5. Connect the red jumper cable's other clamp
to your vehicle's positive (+) jump start termi-
nal (2).
6. Connect one of the black jumper cable's
clamps to the auxiliary battery's negative (–)
terminal (3).
7. Connect the black jumper cable's other
clamp to your vehicle's negative ground point
(4).
8. Check that the jumper cables are securely
attached.
9. Start the engine in the assisting vehicle and
run it at approx. 1,500 rpm.
10. Start the engine in the vehicle with dead bat-
tery.
11. After the engine has started, carefully
remove the negative (–) terminal jumper
cable (black). Then remove the positive (+)
terminal jumper cable (red).
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related accesso-
ries contain lead and lead compounds, chemi-
cals known to the state of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.