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Working with a low fluid
level may damage the
battery irreversibly, even
causing it to burst.
CHECKING THE CHARGE
The battery charge may be checked sat-
isfactorily using the indicator, and acting
according to the colour the indicator
shows.
Refer to the table below or to the label
(fig. 13) on the battery itself.
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fig. 13
CHARGING THE BATTERY
IMPORTANT The battery charging
procedure is described only for information
purposes. This operation should be carried
out by Alfa Romeo Authorised 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 the battery negative termi-
nal (–).
– Connect the charger cables to the bat-
tery terminal ensuring that the bias is cor-
rect.
A0A0393b
Brilliant
white colour
Dark colour
without green
area in the centre
Dark colour with green
area in the centre
– Turn on the charger.
– After charging, turn off the charger
before disconnecting it from the battery.
– Re-connect the battery negative termi-
nal (–).
Never attempt to charge
a frozen battery: it must
firstly be thawed, other-
wise it may burst. If freezing has
occurred, the battery should be
checked before charging by spe-
cialised personnel, to make sure
that the internal elements are not
damaged and that the body is not
cracked, with the risk of leaking
poisonous and corrosive acid.
Top up the electrolyte
Low charge level
Sufficient electrolyte level and charge
Contact Alfa Romeo
Authorised Services
Charge the battery
(you are advised to contact
Alfa Romeo Authorised Services)
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