Lancia Lybra Owner's Handbook Manual page 224

REPLACING THE BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with
a genuine spare part presenting the
same specifications.
Should the battery be re-
placed, the anti-crushing
safety system of the electric
windows must be reinitialised. See
"Electric windows" at chapter
"Getting to know your car".
If a battery with different specifica-
tions is fitted, the frequencies shown
in the "Service schedule" in this chap-
ter will no longer apply. Refer to the
instructions provided by the battery
manufacturer.
Batteries contain sub-
stances that are very harm-
ful for the environment.
You are advised to have the battery
changed at a Lancia Dealership. It
is properly equipped for disposing
of used batteries in an environ-
mentally-friendly way that com-
plies with the law.
CHECKING THE BATTERY
FLUID LEVEL (electrolyte)
Check the electrolyte level and top
up, if required, at the frequency
shown in the "Service schedule" in
this chapter. Have this operation car-
ried out at a Lancia Dealership.
The liquid in the battery
is poisonous and corrosive.
Do not let it touch the skin
or eyes. Do not bring naked flames
or possible sources of sparks near
to the battery: risk of fire and ex-
plosion.
Incorrect fitting of elec-
trical and electronic acces-
sories can seriously dam-
age the car.
USEFUL ADVICE FOR
LENGTHENING THE LIFE
OF YOUR BATTERY
When you park the car, ensure the
doors, boot and bonnet are closed
properly. The ceiling lights must be
off.
Do not keep accessories (e.g. sound
system, hazard lights etc.) switched
on for a long time when the engine is
not running.
IMPORTANT A battery which is
kept at a charge of less than 50% for
any length of time will be damaged by
sulphation leading to a reduction in
cranking power and a higher risk of
the battery electrolyte freezing (this
may even occur at –10°C).
If the car is inactive for a long period
of time, refer to "Storing the car" in
the chapter "Getting to know your
car".
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