Alfa Romeo MiTo 2013, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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BATTERY RECHARGING
IMPORTANT The battery recharging procedure is given as information
only. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to carry out this
operation.
IMPORTANT After turning the ignition key to STOP, wait at least 1
minute before disconnecting the battery power supply.
We recommend recharging the battery slowly for approximately 24
hours at low amperage. Charging for a longer time may damage the
battery.
VERSIONS WITHOUT Start&Stop
SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Charge the battery as follows:
❒
disconnect the negative battery terminal;
❒
connect the charger cables to the battery terminals, observing the
polarity;
❒
turn on the battery charger;
❒
when it is recharged, turn the charger off before disconnecting it
from the battery;
❒
reconnect the negative battery terminal.
VERSIONS WITH Start&Stop SYSTEM
Charge the battery as follows:
❒
disconnect the connector A fig. 155 (pressing the button B) from the
sensor C monitoring the battery conditions, on the negative pole D
of the battery;
❒
connect the positive cable (+) of the battery charger to the battery
positive pole (+);
❒
connect the negative cable (+) of the battery charger to the post D of
the battery negative pole (-);
❒
turn on the battery charger;
❒
when it is recharged, turn the charger off before disconnecting it
from the battery;
❒
reconnect the connector A to the sensor C of the battery.
fig. 155
A0J0389
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