Useful Accessories; Removing From Storage - Alfa Romeo 156 GTA Owner's Manual

REMOVING FROM STORAGE

Before using your vehicle after a long pe-
riod of inactivity, the following operations
should first be carried out:
– Do not dust the outside of the vehicle.
– Visually check that there are no leaks
(oil, brake and clutch fluid, engine coolant,
etc.).
– Replace engine oil and filter.
– Check:
- brake-clutch fluid level
- level of engine coolant fluid.
– Check the air cleaner and replace if ne-
cessary.
– Check tyre pressure and ensure that they
are not damaged, cracked or cut. If they are
they must be replaced.
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– Check the state of the drive belts.
– Reconnect the battery negative termi-
nal (–) after checking that the charge is
adequate.
– With the gear lever in neutral start the
engine and allow the engine to run for a few
seconds whilst repeatedly working the clut-
ch pedal.
WARNING
This operation must be
performed in the open. The
exhaust gases contain carbon mo-
noxide which is extremely toxic
and may also be lethal.

USEFUL ACCESSORIES

In addition to the legal requirements, we
recommend keeping the following in the car
(fig. 1):
– first aid kit with non-alcoholic base di-
sinfectant, steril gauzes, a roll of gauze, pla-
sters, etc.;
– torch;
– round-ended scissors;
– work gloves.
fig. 1
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