2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia battery replacement

SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct servicing is crucial for
guaranteeing a long life for the vehicle
under the best conditions.
For this reason, Alfa Romeo has planned
a series of checks and services at fixed
distance intervals and, for
versions/markets, where provided, at
fixed time intervals, as described in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan.
Before each service, it is always
necessary to carefully follow the
instructions in the Scheduled Servicing
Plan (e.g. periodically check level of
fluids, tyre pressure, etc.).
Scheduled Servicing is offered by an Alfa
Romeo Dealership according to a set
time schedule. If, during each operation,
in addition to the ones scheduled, the
need arises for further replacements or
repairs, these may be carried out with the
owner's explicit consent only.
IMPORTANT Scheduled Servicing
Coupons are required by the
Manufacturer. Failure to have them
carried out may invalidate the warranty.
It is advisable to inform the Alfa Romeo
Dealership of any small operating
irregularities without waiting for the next
service.
PERIODIC CHECKS
Every year or every600mi (1,000 km) or
before long trips check and, if necessary,
top up:
engine coolant level;
brake fluid level (if insufficient, see an
Alfa Romeo dealership as soon as
possible);
windscreen washer fluid level;
tyre inflation pressure and condition;
operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
operation of screen washing/wiping
system and positioning/wear of wiper
blades.
Every1,800mi (3,000 km), check and
top up if required: engine oil level.
HEAVY USAGE OF THE CAR
If the vehicle is used under one of the
following conditions:
dusty roads;
short, repeated journeys (less than
4-5 mi (7-8 km)) at sub-zero outside
temperatures;
engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long periods
of inactivity;
in the event of a long period of
inactivity;
the following checks must be carried outmore often than indicated in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
check front and rear disc brake pad
condition and wear;
check cleanliness of bonnet and boot
locks, cleanliness and lubrication of
linkage;
visually inspect conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust/fuel system/brakes) and rubber
elements (gaiters/sleeves/bushes, etc.);
check battery charge and battery fluid
level (electrolyte);
visually inspect conditions of the
accessory drive belts;
check and, if necessary, change engine
oil and replace oil filter;
check and, if necessary, replace pollen
filter;
check and, if necessary, replace air
cleaner;
check and, if necessary, replace the
Bad Fuel fuel filter (where available).
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SERVICING AND CARE

149)Using the battery with insufficient
fluid irreparably damages the battery and
may cause an explosion.
150)If the vehicle must remain unused for a
long time at a very low temperature, remove
the battery and take it to a warm place, to
avoid freezing.
151)When performing any operation on the
battery or near it, always protect your eyes
with special goggles.
IMPORTANT
55)Be careful not to confuse the various
types of fluids while topping up: they are not
compatible with each other! Topping up with
an unsuitable fluid could severely damage
your vehicle.
56)The oil level must never exceed the MAX
reference.
57)Do not add oil with specifications other
than those of the oil already in the engine.
58)Use a fluid of the same type as that
already present in the reservoir for any
topping up of the engine cooling system. The
fluid cannot be mixed with other types of
antifreeze fluids. In the event of topping up
with an unsuitable product, under no
circumstances start the engine and contact
an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
59)When you need to disconnect or remove
the battery, do not close the boot. In order to
avoid possible accidental closure, it is
recommended to place an obstacle (e.g. a
cloth) on the lock that would physically avoid
closure.
IMPORTANT
4)Used engine oil and oil filters contain
substances which are harmful to the
environment. To change the oil and filters, we
advise you to contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
5)Used transmission fluid contains
substances that are harmful to the
environment. You are advised to contact an
Alfa Romeo Dealership for oil changes.
6)Batteries contain substances which are
very dangerous for the environment. For
battery replacement, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
BATTERY RECHARGING
IMPORTANT NOTES
152) 153)
IMPORTANT Before using the charging
device, always make sure that it is
appropriate for the installed battery,
with constant voltage (below 14.8 V) and
low amperage (maximum 15 A).
IMPORTANT Recharge the battery in a
well ventilated environment.
IMPORTANT Never charge or recharge a
frozen battery: it may explode because
of the nitrogen trapped inside the ice
crystals.
IMPORTANT At all times while charging
or recharging the battery, make sure that
any sparks or open flames are kept
sufficiently far away from the battery.
IMPORTANT Before using any devices to
charge or to maintain the charge of the
battery, carefully follow the instructions
provided with the device in order to
properly and safely connect it to the car
battery.
You can recharge the battery without
disconnecting the wires of the vehicle's
electrical system.
To reach the battery, remove the
access panel inside the boot fig. 149;
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INDEX
“Alfa DNA” system............109
ABS (system)................66
Active safety systems...........66
AFS function................26
Airbag
Front airbags..............95
Side airbags...............99
Airbag (SRS supplementary
restraint system)............95
Alarm system................14
ATV (Alfa™ Active Torque
Vectoring) system...........68
Automatic dual-zone climate
control system.............30
Automatic transmission.........106
Battery..................148
Battery recharging............149
Bodywork (cleaning and
maintenance).............154
Bonnet . ...................34
Brakes
brake fluid level............147
Broken-down vehicle towing......138
BSM (Blind Spot Monitoring).......69
Carrying children safely.........83
Checking levels..............146
Child protection systems.........83
Child safety device.............16
Climate control system..........30CO2 emissions..............171
Control panel and on-board
instruments...............38
CONTROLS................177
Controls on tunnel..........177
Steering wheel control summary
table..................180
Tunnel control summary table . . .177
CONTROLS ON STEERING
WHEEL.................180
Cruise Control...............112
Daytime running lights (DRL)......25
Dimensions................163
Dipped headlights.............25
Dipped headlights
(changing a bulb)...........125
Direction indicators (changing a
bulb)...................126
Display....................40
Doors.....................14
Driving assistance systems.......69
Driving modes...............109
DTC (system)................66
Dusk sensor.................25
Electric parking brake..........103
Electric steering wheel heating.....22
Electric sunroof..............33
Electric windows..............32
Emergency starting...........134
Engine...................159engine coolant level .........147
Engine compartment..........146
Engine Immobilizer (system).......13
Engine oil
consumption . .............147
level check...............147
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
system..................66
External lights...............24
Fluids and lubricants..........166
Fog lights (bulb replacement).....126
Forward Collision
Warning (system) . . ..........71
Front ceiling light..............28
Front fog lights . . .............25
Front light cluster with main
beam/dipped beam halogen
headlights (bulb replacement) . . .125
Front light cluster with main
beam/dipped beam Xenon gas
discharge headlights (bulb
replacement). .............127
Front seat electric heating........19
Front seats (electric adjustment)....18
Front seats (manual adjustments)....18
Fuel consumption............170
Fuel cut-off system...........137
Fuse boxes................128
Fuses (replacement)...........127
Hazard warning lights..........122