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NOTE:
The headlight washing system will not work
if the liquid level is low (as indicated by the
symbol on the instrument cluster display).
The windshield washer will keep working. On
vehicles equipped with headlight washers, if
equipped, there is a reference notch on the
dipstick: ONLY the windshield/rear window
washer operates with the level below this
reference.
Brake Fluid
Check that the fluid is at the maximum level.
If the fluid level in the tank is low, contact
your authorized dealer to have the system
checked.
Automatic Transmission Activation
System Oil
The transmission control oil level should only
be checked at your authorized dealer.
Useful Advice For Extending The Life Of
Your Battery
To avoid draining your battery and make it
last longer, observe the following instruc
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tions:
When you park the car, ensure that the
doors and trunk are closed properly to
prevent any lights from remaining on
inside the passenger's compartment.
Do not keep accessories (e.g. radio, 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 you wish to install electrical accessories
after purchasing the car that require perma
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nent electrical supply (e.g. alarm, etc.), or
accessories which influence the electrical
supply requirements, contact your autho
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rized dealer, whose qualified staff will eval
-
uate the overall electrical consumption.
NOTE:
After the battery is disconnected, the
steering must be initialized. The warning
light on the instrument panel switches on to
indicate this. To carry out this procedure,
simply turn the steering wheel all the way
from one end to the other, and then turn it
back to the central position.
Battery
The battery does not require the electrolyte
to be topped up with distilled water. A peri
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odic check carried out at an authorized
dealer, however, is necessary to check effi
-
ciency.
Follow the battery manufacturer's instruc
-
tions for maintenance.
Replacing The Battery
If necessary, replace the battery with another
original battery with the same specifications.
Follow the battery manufacturer’s instruc
-
tions for maintenance.
CAUTION!
If the charge level remains under 50% for
a long time, the battery may be damaged
by sulphation, reducing its capacity and
efficiency at start the vehicle. The battery
is also more prone to the risk of freezing
(at temperatures as high as 14°F (-10°C).
WARNING!
Battery acid is a corrosive solution and
can burn or even blind you. Do not allow
battery acid to contact your eyes, skin, or
clothing. Do not lean over a battery when
attaching clamps. If acid splashes in
eyes or on skin, flush the area immedi
-
ately with large amounts of water. Refer
to “Jump Starting” in “In Case Of Emer
-
gency” for further information.
Battery gas is flammable and explosive.
Keep flame or sparks away from the
battery. Do not use a booster battery or
any other booster source with an output
greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable
clamps to touch each other.
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