Abarth 595 - Battery

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WARNING
150) The cooling systemis pressurised.
If necessary, only replace the plug with
another original or the operation of the
system may be adversely affected. Do not
remove the reservoir plug when the engine
is hot: you riskscalding yourself.
151) Do not travel with the windscreen
washer fluid reservoirempty: the
windscreen washeris essential for
improving visibility. Some commercial
windscreen washeradditives are
flammable. The engine compartment
contains hot components which may set it
on fire.
152) Brake fluid is poisonous and highly
corrosive. In the event of accidental
contact, immediatelywashtheaffected
parts with water andmild soap. Then rinse
thoroughly. Call a doctor immediately if
swallowed.
153) Thesymbol on the reservoir
identifies synthetic brake fluids,
distinguishing them from the mineral type.
Use of mineral type fluids will damage the
special rubber sealsof the braking system
beyond repair.
IMPORTANT
35) Always top up usingengine oil of the
same specifications as that already in the
engine.
36) PARAFLU
UP
anti-freeze is used in the
engine cooling system. Use the same fluid
as in the cooling system when topping up.
PARAFLUUP may not be mixed with other
types of fluids. If thishappens, do not start
the engine under any circumstances and
contact an Abarth Dealership.
37) Prevent brake fluid, which is highly
corrosive, from coming into contact
with painted parts. Should it happen,
immediately wash with water.
IMPORTANT
4) Used engine oil and oil filters contain
substances which are harmful to the
environment. You are advised to go to an
Abarth Dealership tohavetheoil andfilters
changed.
BATTERY
The car is fitted with a low-
maintenance battery: no electrolyte
top-ups with distilledwater are needed
in standard conditions of use.
INSPECTINGTHE
CHARGEANDTHE
ELECTROLYTELEVEL
The operations must be carried out
as described in thisOwner Handbook
only by specialisedtechnicians. Any
top-up operationsmust be carried out
by skilled personnel and by an Abarth
Dealership.
REPLACINGTHE
BATTERY
154)155)156)157)
38)
5)
If required, replacethe battery with
a genuine spare part with the same
specifications.
If a battery with different specifications
is fitted, the serviceintervals given in
the "Service Schedule" will no longer
be valid.
Follow the batterymanufacturer's
instructions for maintenance.
USEFULADVICEFOR
EXTENDINGTHELIFEOF
YOURBATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and
make it last longer,observe the
following instructions:
when you park the car, ensure
that the doors, tailgate and bonnet
are closed properly, to prevent any
lights from remainingon inside the
passenger's compartment;
switch off all roof lights inside the
car: the car is however equipped with a
system which switches all internal lights
off automatically;
do not keep accessories (e.g.
Uconnect™, hazard warning lights,
etc.) switched onfor a long time when
the engine is not running;