If The Battery Is Flat; Jacking The Car - Alfa Romeo Spider 2008 Owner's Manual

IF THE BATTERY
IS FLAT
IMPORTANT The description of the
battery charging procedure is described
only for informative purposes. This op-
eration should be carried out by Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services.
Charging should be slow at a low amp
rating for 24 hours. Charging for a
longer time may damage the battery.
Charge the battery as follows:
❒ disconnect battery negative terminal
(–);
❒ connect the charger cables to the
battery terminals, observing the
poles;
❒ turn on the charger;
❒ when you have finished, turn the
charger off before disconnecting the
battery;
❒ reconnect battery negative terminal
(–).
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WARNING
The liquid in the battery
is poisonous and corro-
sive. Do not let it touch the
skin or eyes. Recharging the
battery should be done in a
well ventilated area away
from naked flames or possible
sources of sparks: explosion
and fire risk.
WARNING
Do not attempt to
recharge a frozen bat-
tery. Thaw it first, otherwise
it could explode. If the battery
froze, make sure the internal
elements are not broken and
that the casing is not cracked:
risk of spilling the poisonous
and corrosive fluid.

JACKING THE CAR

USING AN ARM LIFT
OR WORKSHOP LIFT
Never jack the car from the front side,
the car can only be jacked at the sides,
jack arms or workshop lift shall be
placed as shown in fig. 55. In any
case, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services.