Alfa Romeo ALFA 159 2010, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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REPLACING THE BATTERY
Incorrect fitting of elec- WARNI NG
trical and electronic ac-
If required, replace the battery with a
If the car is left inactive
cessories can seriously
genuine spare part having the same
for long periods at cold,
damage the car. If after buying
specifications.
remove the battery and store
the car, you want to install elec-
it in a warm place to prevent
If a battery with different specifications
tric accessories which require per-
freezing.
is fitted, the ser vice intervals given in
manent electric supply (alarm,
the Ser vice schedule in this section will
free-hand phone kit, etc.) contact
no longer be valid.
Alfa Romeo Authorized Services
Refer therefore to the instructions pro- whose qualified personnel, in ad-
WARNI NG
vided by the battery manufacturer.
dition to suggesting the most
When working on the
suitable devices, will evaluate the
battery or near it, al-
overall electric absorption, check-
ways wear the proper gog-
ing whether the car’s electric sys-
gles.
tem is capable of withstanding
the load required, or whether it
should be integrated with a more
powerful battery.
Batteries contain sub-
stances that are very
harmful for the environ-
ment. You are advised to have
the battery changed at Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services,
which is properly equipped for
disposing of used batteries re-
specting nature and the law.
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