Servicing Procedures - Alfa Romeo Giulia-GTA Owner's Handbook Manual

voltage and calculate the charge level
and the general condition of the battery.
The sensor is placed next to the negative
terminal (-) of the battery.
For a correct charge/discharge
procedure, the charge voltage must go
through the IBS sensor.
Turn the charger on and follow the
instructions on the user's manual to
completely recharge the battery;
when the battery is charged, turn the
charger off before disconnecting it from
the battery;
first disconnect the black cable
terminal of the battery charger and then
the red cable terminal;
refit the protective cover of the
positive terminal of the battery
and the access cover to the battery
compartment.
WARNING If a "quick-type" battery
charger is used with the battery fitted on
the car, before connecting it disconnect
both cables of the battery itself. Do not
use a "quick-type" battery charger to
provide the starting voltage.
WARNING It will not be possible to open
the luggage compartment with a key or
by pressing the button in the passenger
compartment when the battery is
disconnected. So, always extract the
manual luggage compartment opening
strap before disconnecting the battery.
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The procedure is described in the
"Prolonged car inactivity" paragraph in
this chapter.
39)
WARNING
150) The process of charging or recharging
the battery produces hydrogen, a
flammable gas that can explode and cause
serious injury.
151) When charging or recharging the
battery, always follow the precautions
listed.
IMPORTANT
39) 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.

SERVICING PROCEDURES

152) 153) 154)
40) 41) 42) 43) 44) 45) 46)
The following pages contain the rules on
the required maintenance envisaged by
the technical personnel who designed
the car.
In addition to these specific maintenance
instructions specified for routine
scheduled servicing, there are other
components which may require
intervention or replacements over the
car's life cycle.
ENGINE OIL
Engine oil level check
42)
To ensure correct engine lubrication, the
oil must always be kept at the prescribed
level (see "Engine compartment" in this
chapter).
Check the oil level at regular intervals,
for example every 1860 mi (3000 km).
It must be checked about 5 minutes after
stopping the engine, once full operating
temperature is reached. The car must
also be parked on as level a surface as
possible.
Ensure that the oil level is within the
interval on the dipstick between the
minimum and maximum limits.