auxiliary battery Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 2016 Owner's Manual

•Short, repeated trips (less than 4-5 miles or 7-8 km) at
sub-zero temperatures
• Allowing the engine to idle for extended periods of
time
• Driving for long distances at low speeds
• Allowing the vehicle to sit for long periods of inactiv-
ity
Under any of the above circumstances, the following
checks need to be performed more frequently than indi-
cated in the Maintenance Schedule:
• Check front and rear disc brake pad condition and
wear
• Check cleanliness of tailgate locks.
• Check cleanliness and lubrication of chassis and steer-
ing linkage •
Visually inspect condition of: engine, gearbox, trans-
mission, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system -
brakes) and rubber elements (gaiters - sleeves - bushes
- etc.)
• Check battery charge and battery fluid level (electro-
lyte)
• Visually inspect condition of the auxiliary drive belts
• Check and, if necessary, change engine oil and replace
oil filter
• Check and, if necessary, replace air cleaner
Using the vehicle on a track should be regarded as an
exception. The vehicle has been designed and manufac-
tured for road use.
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment. This
type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 331

Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet)........108
Battery ............................ .129, 274
Charging System Light ...................129
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........20
Belts, Seat ...............................69
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................276
B-Pillar Location ......................... .212
Brake Fluid ............................ .327
Brake, Parking .......................... .195
Brakes ................................ .292
Brake System ........................ .197, 292
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .199
Master Cylinder ....................... .292
Parking ............................. .195
Warning Light ........................ .123
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .........67
Bulb Replacement ..................... .310, 312Bulbs, Light
.......................... .70, 310
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........325
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .325
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... .272
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................68, 240
Car Washes ............................ .299
Cellular Phone .......................... .165
Chains, Tire ............................ .229
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .207
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .267
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............67
Checks, Safety ............................67
Child Restraint ........................ .56, 62
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .237
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .300
Windshield Wiper Blades ..................277
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