Alfa Romeo Giulia Owner's Handbook Manual page 253

does not work, even though the screen
washers continue to work.
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BRAKE FLUID
Check that the fluid is at the max. level. If
the liquid level in the tank is insufficient,
contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to
have the system checked.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ACTIVATION SYSTEM OIL
5)
The transmission control oil level should
only be checked at an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
BATTERY
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The battery does not require the
electrolyte to be topped up with distilled
water. A periodic check carried out at
an Alfa Romeo Dealership is, however,
necessary to check efficiency.
Follow the battery manufacturer's
instructions for maintenance.
Useful advice for extending the life of
your battery
To avoid draining your battery and make
it last longer, observe the following
instructions:
when you park the car, ensure that the
doors, tailgate and bonnet are closed
properly, to prevent any lights from
remaining on inside the passenger's
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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 an 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
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 tailgate with a key or by pressing the
button in the passenger compartment
when the battery is disconnected. So,
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