001-055 Alfa 156 GB - Alfa Romeo serviss

REPLACING THE BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with a genuine
spare part having the same specifications.
If a battery with different specifications
is fitted, the service intervals given in
the Programmed Maintenance Schedule in
this section will no longer be valid. Refer
to the instructions provided by the battery
manufacturer.
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 the instructions
below:
– The terminals must always be tightened.
– As far as possible, avoid keeping services
on for a long time with the engine
stopped (radio, hazard lights, parking lights,
etc.).
– When leaving the car parked in a
garage, make sure that the doors, bonnet,
boot and interior lids are properly shut to
prevent lights from staying on.
– Before doing any work on the electric
system, disconnect the battery negative terminal.
– If after purchasing the car, you wish to
install electrical accessories which need a
permanent electrical supply (alarm, handsfree
phone, radio-navigator with satellite anti-theft
function, etc.) contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services whose qualified personnel,
in addition to suggesting the most
suitable devices from Lineaccessori Alfa
Romeo 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. In fact, these devices
continue to absorb current with the
ignition key off (car parked, engine off) and
may gradually drain the battery.
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