Alfa Romeo 147 owners manual page 250

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234-257_Alfa147 Q2 GB 4-07-2008 12:05 Pagina 249 WARNING CHANGING THE BATTERY – Before carrying out any work on the Never attempt to charge aWhen changing the battery it should be re-electric system, disconnect the negative ca- ble from the battery. placed with another original one with the frozen battery: it must – If after buying the car, you wish to in- same characteristics. If it is replaced by a firstly be thawed, otherwise it stall electric accessories which require a per- may burst. If freezing has occurred,battery with different characteristics, the the battery should be checked be-maintenance intervals given in the Sched-manent electric supply (alarm, voice feature, uled Maintenance Programme in this chap-radionavigator with satellite antitheft func- fore charging by specialised per- tion etc.) or accessories that burden the elec- ter are no longer valid and for maintenance sonnel, to make sure that the in- tric system, contact Alfa Romeo Authorised it will be necessary to follow the battery ternal elements are not damaged Services whose qualified personnel, in ad- Manufacturer’s instructions. and that the body is not cracked, VEHICLE MAINTENANCE with the risk of leaking poisonous dition to suggesting the most suitable de- and corrosive acid. USEFUL HINTS TO EXTEND vices belonging to Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo, THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY will evaluate the overall electric absorption, checking whether the car’s electric system To avoid rapidly draining the battery andis capable of withstanding the load required, ensure that it continues to work correctly, or whether it should be integrated with a IMPORTANTIf the battery is kept withthe following should be noted: more powerful battery. In fact, as some of a charge of below 50% it is damaged by sul- these devices continue absorbing energy – The terminals must always be firmly phation, its starting capability is reduced andtightened. even when the ignition key is off (car sta- it is also more subject to the possibility of tionary, engine off), they gradually drain the – Within reason, avoid using electrical de-battery. freezing (this may occur already at –10 °C). In the event of a prolonged inactivity,vices for a long time when the engine is refer to the paragraph “car inactivity”, in theswitched off (radio, hazard warning lights, chapter “Correct use of the car”.parking lights, etc.). – When the car is parked in a garage, en- sure that the doors, bonnet, boot and in- ner lids are closed properly so that the lights do not stay on permanently. 249

owners manual Alfa Romeo 147

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