2013 Alfa Romeo Giulietta battery replacement

SAFETY FUNCTIONSWhen the engine is stopped by the Start&Stop system, if the driver
releases his/her seat belt and opens the driver's or passenger's door,
the engine can be restarted only using the ignition key.
The driver is informed by a buzzer and by the flashing of the symbol
on the display; on some versions, a message is displayed as well.
"ENERGY SAVING" FUNCTION(for versions/markets, where provided)
If, following automatic engine restarting, the driver does not carry out
any action on the car for over 3 minutes, the Start&Stop system stops
the engine once and for all, to prevent fuel consumption. In these
cases, the engine can be restarted only using the ignition key.
NOTE In any case, it is possible to keep the engine running by
deactivating the Start&Stop system.IRREGULAR OPERATIONIn the event of malfunction, the Start&Stop system is deactivated.
The driver is informed of the fault by the flashing
symbol (versions
with multifunction display) or
symbol (versions with reconfigurable
multifunction display). For versions/markets where provided, a
message is also displayed.
In this case, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
CAR INACTIVITYIn the event of car inactivity (or if the battery is replaced), special
attention must be paid to the disconnection of the battery power
supply.
Proceed as follows: detach the connector A fig. 90 (by pressing button
B) from sensor C for monitoring the status of the battery installed on
the negative battery pole D. This sensor should never be disconnected
from the pole except if the battery is replaced.
In case of battery replacement, always contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services. Replace the battery with
one of the same type (HEAVY DUTY) and with the same
specifications.
IMPORTANT After turning the ignition key to STOP, wait at least 1
minute before disconnecting the electrical supply to the battery.
fig. 90
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IMPORTANT If the charge level remains under 50% for a long time, the
battery is damaged by sulphation, reducing its capacity and
efficiency at start-up.
The battery will also be more at risk of freezing (this can happen as
early as –10°C). Refer to “Storing the car” in “Starting and driving” if
the car is left parked for a long time.
If after having purchased your car you decide to add accessories
requiring permanent electrical power (alarm etc.) or accessories that
require large amounts of power, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement.
Battery liquid is poisonous and corrosive. Avoid
contact with the skin and the eyes. Keep naked flames
and sources of sparks away from the battery: risk of
explosion and fire.Using the battery with insufficient fluid irreparably
damages the battery and may cause an explosion.
Incorrect installation of electric and electronic devices may
cause severe damage to your car. After purchasing your
car, if you wish to install any accessories (anti-theft, radio
phone etc.), contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services, who will suggest
the most appropriate devices for your vehicle and will, most
importantly, advise you if a higher capacity battery needs to be
installed.Batteries contain substances which are very dangerous for
the environment. For the replacement of the battery,
contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.If the car will be unused for an extended period of
time in extremely cold weather conditions, remove the
battery and store it in a heated area to prevent it
from freezing.When performing any operation on the battery or near
it, always protect your eyes with special goggles.
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INDEX
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BS system ........................................ 96
– System intervention.......................... 96
Additional heater ................................. 61
AFS adaptive lights (Adaptive
Frontlight System) ............................... 74
Air cleaner .......................................... 192
Alarm ................................................. 38
“Alfa DNA” system ............................. 99
– Driving modes................................. 100
– Engagement/disengagement of
"All Weather" mode ........................ 101
– Engagement/disengagement of
"Dynamic" mode............................. 100
– "Natural" Mode .............................. 100A
lfa Romeo Code system .................... 32
Ashtray ............................................... 80
ASR system (AntiSlip Regulation) ........... 98
Automatic dual zone climate control ...... 55
Battery .............................................. 192
– advice for extending lifetime............. 192
– replacement .................................... 192
Battery (recharging).............................. 173
Body versions....................................... 204
Bodywork– bodywork codes .............................. 204
– maintenance ................................... 199
– protection against atmospheric
agents ............................................ 198
– warranty......................................... 198
Bonnet................................................. 93
– Closing ........................................... 93
– Opening ......................................... 93
Brake Assist ......................................... 98
Brakes ................................................. 212
– brake fluid level............................... 191
bulb replacement ................... 158-159-160
– interior lights................................... 162
Bulb replacement
– exterior lights .................................. 157
Bulbs
– types of bulbs.................................. 155
Carrying children safely ...................... 121
CBC (Cornering Brake Control) system ... 98
Central locking..................................... 74
Changing a bulb .................................. 154
– General instructions ......................... 154
Changing a wheel ................................ 143
Cigar lighter ........................................ 79
Cleaning and maintenance– bodywork ....................................... 198
– car interior...................................... 200
– engine compartment ........................ 200
– front headlights ............................... 199
– leather parts ................................... 201
– leather seats.................................... 201
– plastic and coated parts ................... 201
– seats and fabric parts ...................... 200
– windows ......................................... 199
Climate control..................................... 48
– Central air diffusers ......................... 48
– Rear air diffuser .............................. 49
– Side air diffusers ............................. 48
– Upper air diffusers .......................... 48
Climatic comfort ................................... 50
– Diffusers ......................................... 50
Clutch ................................................. 211
CO2 emissions..................................... 231
Code Card........................................... 33
Control buttons..................................... 21
Control panel and instruments ............... 4
– Multifunction display........................ 4
– Reconfigurable multifunction
display ........................................... 5
Controls............................................... 73
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