001-055 Alfa 156 GB - Alfa Romeo serviss

IN AN EMERGENCY
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STARTING WITH AN
AUXILIARY BATTERY
If the battery is flat (for battery with optical
hydrometer: dark in colour with no
green area in the centre), the engine can be
started using another battery of the same
or a little higher capacity than the flat one.
This is what you should do fig. 1:
1) Remove the protecting cover on the
battery positive pole by pressing the related
side wings (front side), then connect the
positive terminals (plus sign + next to the
terminal) of the two batteries with a special
cable.
2) Connect a second cable to the negative
terminal (–) of the auxiliary battery with
an earth point E on the engine or the gearbox
of the car to be started.
fig. 1
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WARNING Do not directly connect the
negative terminals of the two batteries: any
sparks may set fire to the gas that may be
released from the battery. If the auxiliary battery
in installed on another car, no metal part
shall accidentally come into contact with this
car and the one with the flat battery.
3) Start the engine.
4) When the engine is running remove the
cables in reverse order.
If after a few attempts the engine does not
start, do not insist but contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services.
Never use a quick battery
charger to start the engine
in an emergency as this
could damage the electronic systems
of your vehicle, particularly
the control units which manage the
starting and supply functions.
WARNING
This starting procedure
must be carried out by
qualified personnel as incorrect operations
may provoke electrical
discharge of great intensity. The
liquid contained in the battery is
toxic and corrosive. Avoid contact
with skin and eyes. Keep naked
flame and lighted cigarettes away
from the battery. Do not cause
sparks.
The battery terminal connecting
and disconnecting
operations generate current
that may cause problems to
the car’s electronic systems. Therefore,
this operation should be carried
out by skilled personnel.