2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta battery

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USERS FUSE AMPS FIGURE
Two-way windscreen washer pump
Front electric window (driver side)
Front electric window (passenger side)
Various devices
Various devices
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Lumbar adjustments
Front seat heater
BOSE amplifier + Subwoofer
Left front seat movement
Right front seat movement
Electric sunroof
Cigar lighter/power socket
12V boot power socket
IBS Battery charge status sensor for Start&Stop system
External mirror defrosters

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RECHARGING THE BATTERY
IMPORTANT The battery recharging procedure is provided for in-
formation purposes only. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services
to carry out this operation.
We recommend recharging the battery slowly for approximately
24 hours at low amperage. A prolonged recharge might damage
the battery.
VERSIONS WITHOUT Start&Stop
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Charge the battery as follows:
❍disconnect the battery negative terminal;
❍connect the charger leads to the battery terminals, observing
the polarity;
❍turn on the charger;
❍when you have finished, turn the charger off before discon-
necting the battery;
❍reconnect battery negative terminal.

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VERSIONS WITH Start&Stop fig. 158
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Charge the battery as follows:
❍proceed as follows: detach the connector A (by pressing but-
ton B) from sensor C for monitoring the status of the battery
installed on the battery negative pole D;
fig. 158A0K0200m
❍connect the positive cable to the positive battery terminal E and
the negative terminal to the sensor D as shown in the figure;
❍turn on the charger. Turn the device off after recharging;
❍after having disconnected the recharging device, reconnect the
connector A to the sensor C as shown in the figure.

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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN
1.4 Turbo Petrol and 1.4 Turbo Multi Air VERSIONS
Thousands of miles
Thousands of km
Months
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure if required
Check lighting system operation (headlights, direction indicators, hazard lights, passenger
compartment lights, boot lights, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check windscreen wiper/washer operation
Check the position/wear of the windscreen/rear window wiper blades
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and
operation of pad wear indicator
Check rear disc brake pad condition and wear
Conditions and visual check: bodywork exterior, underbody protection,
pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - braking system),
rubber elements (boots - sleeves - bushes - etc.)
Check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks,
as well as cleanliness and lubrication of linkages
Check and top up, if required, fluid levels
(engine coolant, brake/hydraulic clutch fluid, windscreen washer fluid, battery fluid, etc)
Check the handbrake lever travel and adjust it, if necessary
Check condition of timing belt
Visually inspect the condition of accessory drive belt(s)
Check exhaust gas emissions
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge18 36 54 72 90 108
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1750 Turbo Petrol VERSIONS
Thousands of miles
Thousands of km
Months
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if required
Check lighting system operation (headlights, direction indicators, hazard warning lights, passenger
compartment lights, boot lights, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check windscreen wiper/washer operation
Check the position/wear of the windscreen/rear window wiper blades
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and operation of pad wear indicator
Check rear disc brake pad condition and wear
Conditions and visual check: bodywork exterior, underbody protection,
pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - braking system),
rubber elements (boots - sleeves - bushes - etc.)
Check cleanness of locks, bonnet and boot and lever cleanness and lubrication
Check and top up, if required, fluid levels
(engine coolant, brake/hydraulic clutch fluid, windscreen washer fluid, battery fluid, etc)
Check the handbrake lever travel and adjust it, if necessary
Visually inspect the condition of the auxiliary drive belt
Visually inspect the condition of toothed timing belt

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(*) Regardless of the distance covered, the timing belt must be changed every four years for particularly demanding use (cold climates, city driving,
long periods of idling) or at least every five years in all other cases.
(**) The engine oil and the oil filter must be changed when the instrument panel warning light comes on (see “Warning lights and messages” in “Get-
ting to know your car” chapter) or in any case every 12 months.
Thousands of miles
Thousands of km
Months
Check exhaust emissions
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge
Check engine control system operation (via diagnostic socket)
Replace accessory drive belt(s)
Replace toothed timing belt (*)
Replace spark plugs
Replace air filter cartridge
Change engine oil and oil filter (or every 12 months) (**)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Change pollen filter (or every 15 months)21 42 63 84 105
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Thousands of miles
Thousands of km
Months
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure if required
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction indicators, hazard warning lights,
luggage compartment, passenger compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check windscreen wiper/washer operation
Check the position/wear of the windscreen/rear window wiper blades
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and operation of pad wear indicator
Check rear disc brake pad condition and wear
Conditions and visual check: bodywork exterior, underbody protection,
pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - braking system),
rubber elements (boots - sleeves - bushes - etc.)
Check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks, as well as cleanliness and lubrication of linkages
Check and top up, if required, fluid levels
(engine coolant, brake/hydraulic clutch fluid, windscreen washer fluid, battery fluid, etc)
Check the handbrake lever travel and adjust it, if necessary
Check exhaust fumes/emissions
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge
Visually inspect the condition of the auxiliary drive belt
Check engine control system operation (via diagnostic socket)21 42 63 84 105
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REGULAR CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and top up the fol-
lowing if necessary:
❍engine coolant level, brake fluid and windscreen washer fluid
❍tyre pressure and condition;
❍operation of lighting system (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard lights, etc.);
❍operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system, position
and wear of windscreen/rear window wiper blades;
Check and top up, if required, the engine oil level every 3,000 km.
DEMANDING USE OF THE CAR
If you use the car mainly under one of the following conditions:
❍trailer or caravan towing;
❍dusty roads;
❍short (less than 7-8 km) and repeated journeys in sub-zero
temperatures;
❍frequent engine idling, travelling long distances at low speeds
or long term inactivity;
perform the following inspections more frequently than shown on
the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❍check front disc brake pad condition and wear;
❍check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks, as well as cleanli-
ness and lubrication of linkages;
❍visually inspect the conditions of: engine, gearbox, transmis-
sion, pipes and tubes (exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❍check battery charge and liquid level (electrolyte);
❍visually inspect the condition of auxiliary drive belts;
❍check and if necessary change engine oil and oil filter;
❍check pollen filter and replace it, if required;
❍check air filter and replace, if required.