IMPORTANT A battery kept at below
0% of its capacity is damaged by sul-
phation, the capacity is reduced and start-
ing is difficult, there is also more possibili-
ty of freezing (this can occur at –10°C).
In the event of a prolonged stop, refer to
“Vehicle inactivity”.
– Before doing any work on the electric
system, disconnect the battery negative
terminal.
WARNING
5
The fluid contained in the
battery is poisonous and
If after purchasing the car, you wish to
install electrical accessories which need a
permanent electrical supply (alarm,
hands-free phone, radio-navigator with
satellite anti-theft function, etc.) contact
Authorised Alfa Romeo Services whose
qualified personnel, in addition to sug-
gesting the most suitable devices from
Lineaccessori will be able to evaluate the
total electrical absorption, checking
whether the car’s electric system is able
to support the load required or whether a
battery with higher capacity is necessary.
corrosive. Avoid contact with the
skin or eyes. The battery should be
charged in a ventilated place away
from naked flames or possible
sources of sparks: danger of ex-
plosion and fire.
USEFUL HINTS TO EXTEND
THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid quickly draining the battery
and to preserve its operating conditions
over the course of time, carefully follow
WARNING
Never attempt to charge the instructions below.
a frozen battery before
thawing it, the danger of explosion
exists. If it has frozen, always
check that the inside elements are
In fact, these devices continue to absorb
current with the ignition key off (car
parked, engine off) and may gradually
drain the battery.
–
The terminals must always be tight-
ened.
– As far as possible avoid keeping ser-
not broken (risk of short circuit) vices on for a long time with the engine
and that the body is not cracked, stopped (radio, hazard warning lights,
with the risk of acid coming out
which is poisonous and corrosive.
parking lights, etc.).
–
When leaving the vehicle parked in a
garage, make sure that the doors, bon-
net, boot and interior lids are properly
shut to prevent lights from staying on.
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| Model Year | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
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