Alfa Romeo 166 Specifications download pdf (Page 223)

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– Before doing any work on the electric

system, disconnect the battery negative

terminal.

If after purchasing the car, you wish to

install electrical accessories which need a

permanent electrical supply (alarm,

hands-free phone, radio-navigator with

satellite anti-theft function, etc.) contact

Authorised Alfa Romeo Services whose

qualified personnel, in addition to sug-

gesting the most suitable devices from

Lineaccessori will be able to evaluate the

total electrical absorption, checking

whether the car’s electric system is able

to support the load required or whether a

battery with higher capacity is necessary.

In fact, these devices continue to absorb

current with the ignition key off (car

parked, engine off) and may gradually

drain the battery.

IMPORTANT A battery kept at below

50% of its capacity is damaged by sul-

phation, the capacity is reduced and start-

ing is difficult, there is also more possibili-

ty of freezing (this can occur at –10°C).

In the event of a prolonged stop, refer to

“Vehicle inactivity”.

USEFUL HINTS TO EXTEND

THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY

To avoid quickly draining the battery

and to preserve its operating conditions

over the course of time, carefully follow

the instructions below.

– The terminals must always be tight-

ened.

– As far as possible avoid keeping ser-

vices on for a long time with the engine

stopped (radio, hazard warning lights,

parking lights, etc.).

– When leaving the vehicle parked in a

garage, make sure that the doors, bon-

net, boot and interior lids are properly

shut to prevent lights from staying on.

The fluid contained in the

battery is poisonous and

corrosive. Avoid contact with the

skin or eyes. The battery should be

charged in a ventilated place away

from naked flames or possible

sources of sparks: danger of ex-

plosion and fire.

WARNING

Never attempt to charge

a frozen battery before

thawing it, the danger of explosion

exists. If it has frozen, always

check that the inside elements are

not broken (risk of short circuit)

and that the body is not cracked,

with the risk of acid coming out

which is poisonous and corrosive.

WARNING

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