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MAINTENANCE AND CARE 226 does not work, even though the screen washers continue to work. 239 09086S0666EM BRAKE FLUID Check that the fluid is at the max. level. If the liquid level in the tank is insufficient, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the system checked. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ACTIVATION SYSTEM OIL 5) The transmission control oil level should only be checked at an Alfa Romeo Dealership. BATTERY 192) 193) 194) 195) 84) 6) The battery does not require the electrolyte to be topped up with distilled water. A periodic check carried out at an Alfa Romeo Dealership is, however, necessary to check efficiency. Useful advice for extending the life of your battery To avoid draining your battery and make it last longer, observe the following instructions: when you park the car, ensure that the doors, boot and bonnet are closed properly, to prevent any lights from remaining on inside the passenger's compartment; switch off all ceiling lights inside the car: the car is however equipped with a system which switches all ceiling lights off automatically; do not keep accessories (e.g. Connect system, hazard warning lights, etc.) switched on for a long time when the engine is not running; before performing any operation on the electrical system, disconnect the negative battery cable. to install electrical accessories which require permanent electrical supply (e.g. alarm, etc.) or accessories which influence the electrical supply requirements, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership, whose qualified staff will evaluate the overall electrical consumption. disconnected, do not start the engine immediately after reconnecting the terminals, but press the start button, without operating the pedals, to turn on the instrument panel and then start the engine. under 50% for a long time, the battery is damaged by sulphation, reducing its capacity and efficiency at start-up. The battery is also more prone to the risk of freezing (at temperatures of 14°F / - 10°C). Replacing the battery If necessary, replace the battery with another original battery with the same specifications. Follow the battery Manufacturer’s instructions for maintenance. the boot with a key or by pressing the button in the passenger compartment when the battery is disconnected. So, always extract the manual boot opening strap before disconnecting the |