Recharging The Battery - Alfa Romeo Giulia Owner's Handbook Manual

always extract the manual tailgate
opening strap before disconnecting the
battery. The procedure is described
in the "Prolonged vehicle inactivity"
paragraph in this chapter.
WARNING
197) If the engine oil is being topped up, wait
for the engine to cool down before loosening
the filler cap, particularly for vehicles with
aluminium cap (where provided). WARNING:
risk of burns!
198) The cooling system is pressurised.
If necessary, only replace the plug with
another original or the operation of the
system may be adversely affected. Do not
remove the reservoir plug when the engine is
hot: you risk scalding yourself.
199) Do not travel with the windscreen
washer fluid reservoir empty: the
windscreen washer is essential for
improving visibility.
200) Some commercial additives for
windscreen washer fluid are flammable.
The engine compartment contains hot
components which may start a fire.
201) Battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with the skin and
eyes. Keep open flames away from the
battery and do not use objects that might
create sparks: risk of explosion and fire.
202) Using the battery with low fluid will
irreparably damage the battery and may
cause an explosion.
203) If the car must remain unused for a
long time at a very low temperature, remove
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the battery and take it to a warm place, to
avoid freezing.
204) Always wear appropriate goggles to
protect your eyes when working on or near
the battery.
IMPORTANT
77) The oil level must never exceed the MAX
mark.
78) If the MAX mark is exceeded (last notch
on the right turns red) after the top-up, go
to an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as
possible to have the oil in excess removed.
79) Always top up using engine oil of the
same specifications as that already in the
engine.
80) Use a fluid of the same type as that
already present in the reservoir for any
topping up of the engine cooling system.
The fluid cannot be mixed with other types
of antifreeze fluids. In the event of topping
up with an unsuitable product, under no
circumstances start the engine and contact
an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
81) When you need to disconnect or remove
the battery, do not close the boot. In order
to avoid possible accidental closure, it is
recommended to place an obstacle (e.g.
a cloth) on the lock that would physically
avoid closure.
IMPORTANT
4) Used engine oil and oil filters contain
substances which are harmful to the
environment. To change the oil and filters,
we advise you to contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
5) Used transmission oil contains
substances that may be dangerous for the
environment. You are advised to contact an
Alfa Romeo Dealership for oil changes.
6) Batteries contain substances which
are very harmful for the environment.
For battery replacement, contact an Alfa
Romeo Dealership.

RECHARGING THE BATTERY

WARNINGS
205) 206)
WARNING Before using the charging
device, always make sure that it is
appropriate for the installed battery,
with constant voltage (below 14.8 V) and
low amperage (maximum 15 A).
WARNING Recharge the battery in a well
ventilated environment.
WARNING Never charge or recharge a
frozen battery: it may explode because
of the nitrogen trapped inside the ice
crystals.
WARNING At all times while charging
or recharging the battery, make sure