Abarth 595, Руководство пользователя

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negative (-) symbols, and are shown
on the battery cover. The battery
terminals must also be corrosion-free
and firmly secured to the terminals.
If a "quick-type" battery charger is
used with the battery fitted on the car,
before connecting it disconnect both
cables of the battery itself. Do not use a
"quick-type" battery charger to provide
the starting voltage.
WARNING
158) Battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive: avoid contact with your skin and
eyes. The battery should be charged in a
well ventilated place, away from naked
flames or possible sources of sparks:
danger of explosion and fire.
159) Do not attempt to recharge a frozen
battery: first it must be thawed, otherwise
there is a risk of explosion. If freezing has
occurred, the battery should be checked
by skilled personnel to make sure that the
internal elements are not damaged and
that the body is not cracked, with the risk
of leaking poisonous and corrosive acid.
REPLACING THE
WINDSCREEN/REAR
WINDOW WIPER
BLADES
WIPER BLADES
Replace the blades if the rubber
edge is deformed or worn. In any
case, it is advisable to replace them
approximately once a year.
160)
A few simple precautions can reduce
the possibility of damage to the blades:
if the temperature falls below zero,
make sure that ice has not frozen the
rubber to the glass. Use a de-icing
product to release it if required;
remove any snow from the glass:
in addition to protecting the blades,
this prevents effort on the motor and
overheating;
do not operate the windscreen and
rear window wipers on dry glass.
RAISING THE
WINDSCREEN WIPER
BLADES
Lift the windscreen wiper arm and
position the blade so that it forms a 90
°
angle with the arm.
REPLACING WIPER
BLADES
Proceed as follows:
lift up the windscreen wiper arm (1)
fig. 134 and position the blade so that it
forms a 90
°
angle with the arm;
press the button (1) and extract from
the arm (2) the blade (3);
insert the new blade making sure it is
locked into place.
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REPLACING THE REAR
WINDOW WIPER BLADE
Proceed as follows:
raise the cover (1) fig. 135 and
remove the arm from the car, undoing
the nut (2) fig. 135 that fixes it to the
pivot pin;
correctly position the new arm and
tighten the nut fully;
lower the cover.