Alfa Romeo ALFA 159 2010, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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USEFUL ADVICE FOR IMPORTANT A battery which is kept In fact, since these devices continue ab-
at a charge of less than 50% for any sorbing energy even when the ignition
LENGTHENING THE LIFE
length of time will be damaged by sul- key is off, they gradually run down the
OF YOUR BATTERY
phation leading to a reduction in crank- battery.
To avoid draining your battery and
ing power.
The total intake of these systems (fac-
lengthen its life, observe the following
Moreover, this might lead to a higher tory and after-market) must be less than
indications:
risk of the battery electrolyte freezing 0.6 mA x Ah (of the battery) as shown
when you park the car, ensure the
(this may even occur at –10°C). If the in the following table:
doors, tailgate and bonnet are closed car is inactive for a long period of time,
properly;
refer to “Car inactivity”, in section “Cor-
the ceiling lights must be off. The car
rect use of the car”.
Battery
Maximum admitted
is however provided with an auto-
stand-by intake
If after buying the car, you want to in-
matic system for switching off inter-
stall electric accessories which require
nal lights; 60 Ah
36 mA
permanent electric supply (alarm, etc.)
do not keep accessories (e.g.: sound
contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services 70 Ah 42 mA
system, hazard lights, etc.) switched
whose qualified personnel, in addition
on for a long time when the engine 90 Ah 54 mA
to suggesting the most suitable devices
is not running;
available at Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo,
before performing any operation on
will evaluate the overall electric ab-
the electrical system, disconnect the sorption, checking whether the car’s
battery negative terminal cable;
electric system is capable of withstand-
ing the load required, or whether it
battery terminals shall always be per-
should be integrated with a more pow-
fectly tightened.
erful battery.
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