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Battery recycling

Start batteries and support batteries contain lead and must be recycled in an environmentally sound manner at the end of their service life.

Updated 03/19/2020

Consult a workshop if you are uncertain of how to dispose of this type of waste ‒ an authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.

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Battery symbols

There are warning symbols and information on the batteries.

Start battery

The vehicle has a single-pole electrical system that uses the chassis and engine mount as conductors. The start battery is used to start the electrical system and power the starter motor and other electrical equipment in the vehicle. The start battery should only be replaced by a workshop.

Support battery

Vehicles with the Start/Stop function are equipped with two 12-volt batteries – a heavy-duty start battery and a support battery that provides extra current during the function's start sequence.