Alfa Romeo Giulia-GTA Owner's Handbook Manual page 188

remaining on inside the passenger's
compartment;
switch off all roof lights inside the
car: the car is however equipped with a
system which switches all internal lights
off automatically;
do not keep accessories (e.g. Connect
system, hazard warning lights, etc.)
switched on for a long time when the
engine is not running;
before performing any operation on
the electrical system, disconnect the
negative battery cable.
If, after purchasing the car, you wish
to install electrical accessories
which require permanent electrical
supply (e.g. alarm, etc.) or accessories
which influence the electrical supply
requirements, contact a Dedicated Alfa
Romeo Dealership, whose qualified
staff will evaluate the overall electrical
consumption.
WARNING If the battery was
disconnected, do not start the engine
immediately after reconnecting the
terminals, but press the start button,
without operating the pedals, to turn on
the instrument panel and then start the
engine.
WARNING If the charge level remains
under 50% for a long time, the battery
is damaged by sulphation, reducing its
capacity and efficiency at start-up. The
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battery is also more prone to the risk of
freezing (at temperatures of 14°F/-10°C).
Replacing the battery
If necessary, replace the battery with
another original battery with the same
specifications. Follow the battery
Manufacturer's instructions for
maintenance.
WARNING It will not be possible to open
the boot with a key or by pressing the
button in the passenger compartment
when the battery is disconnected. So,
always extract the manual boot opening
strap before disconnecting the battery.
The procedure is described in the
"Prolonged vehicle inactivity" paragraph
in this chapter.
WARNING
142) 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!
143) 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.
144) Do not travel with the windscreen
washer fluid reservoir empty: the
windscreen washer is essential for
improving visibility.
145) Some commercial additives for
windscreen washer fluid are flammable.
The engine compartment contains hot
components which may start a fire.
146) 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.
147) Using the battery with low fluid will
irreparably damage the battery and may
cause an explosion.
148) If the car must remain unused for a
long time at a very low temperature, remove
the battery and take it to a warm place, to
avoid freezing.
149) Always wear appropriate goggles to
protect your eyes when working on or near
the battery.
IMPORTANT
34) The oil level must never exceed the MAX
mark.
35) If the MAX mark is exceeded (last notch
on the right turns red) after the top-up, go
to a Dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership as
soon as possible to have the oil in excess
removed.
36) Always top up using engine oil of the
same specifications as that already in the
engine.
37) 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