Checking the reserve battery

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NOTE: Applies only to car phones with Volvo On Call.

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition ON

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Ignition on.
Measurement range: 0-100.

The value for a battery with full capacity is 100.

The reserve battery should be replaced if the value is between 0-40.

The car phone module calculates the theoretical capacity of the battery.

The battery capacity can be read out either via the combined instrument panel (Driver Information Module) or via VIDA. To activate read out via the combined instrument panel, carry out the following on the car phone module key pad:
1. press the numbers 2, 5, 8 once
2. press the right arrow button twice.
To read off using VIDA, click the VCT2000 symbol.

Other information:
- To replace the reserve battery, see Reserve battery Volvo On Call, replacing .
Fig 2: Identifying VCT2000 Diagnostic Tool Symbol In VIDA
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