During warmer periods of time, you're recommended to plug in the car during parking. High temperatures cause battery dam-
age, especially when the car is exposed to hot weather for prolonged periods. The car can actively cool the battery while it's
parked, but that uses power. When you're returning to your parked car, the battery level could be noticeably lower than before. If
the car is plugged in for charging, it can cool the battery without lowering the battery level and risking a flat battery.
In hot temperatures, it is recommended that you park in a shaded spot. Strong sunlight combined with high temperatures can
lead to very high battery temperatures and excessive cooling needs.
Parking in cold weather
When the battery is cold, the car temporarily reduces battery performance until it's warmed up. Driving the car in a state of re-
duced performance doesn't harm the battery.
To avoid temporarily reduced performance from a cold battery, connect the car for charging and activate the car's precondition-
ing ahead of your trip. The car can then heat the battery without affecting performance and available range.
In temperatures below -30 °C (-22 °F), avoid leaving the car parked without charging for longer than 24 hours.
13.5.1.2. Powertrain cooling system
Your car has an advanced temperature regulation system.
The system actively regulates the temperature of the traction battery while you're parked, charging or driving your car. This hap-
pens if your car experiences high or low temperatures and during preconditioning.
Important
Never attempt to add coolant yourself
The cooling system is a closed system. A trained technician must perform any required maintenance of the cooling sys-
tem.[1]
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Volvo recommends an authorised Volvo workshop.
13.5.2. 12 V battery
The 12 V battery powers everything in your car except the electric propulsion.
Servicing and replacement
The 12 V battery is maintenance-free.
Contact an authorised Volvo workshop if the 12 V battery needs to be replaced.
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