charging Alfa Romeo GT 2006 Owner handbook (in English)

IN AN EMERGENCY
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IN THE EVENT OF A FLAT BATTERY
Before anything else, you are advised to
read the precautions for preventing the
battery from draining and for ensuring
long life in the “Vehicle maintenance”
chapter.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
IMPORTANTThe battery charging
procedure is described only for information
purposes. This operation should be carried
out by Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.
Charging should be slow at a low amp
rating for 24 hours. Charging for a longer
time may damage the battery.Charge the battery as follows:
– Disconnect the battery negative termi-
nal (–).
– Connect the charger cables to the bat-
tery terminal ensuring that the bias is cor-
rect.
– Turn on the charger.
– After charging, turn off the charger
before disconnecting it from the battery.
– Re-connect the battery negative termi-
nal (–).The liquid contained in
the battery is poisonous
and corrosive. Avoid con-
tact with the skin or eyes. The
battery should be charged in a
well ventilated place, away from
naked flames or possible sources
of sparks: danger of explosion
and fire.
Do not attempt to
charge a frozen battery:
it must firstly be thawed,
otherwise it may burst. If freez-
ing has occurred, the battery
should be checked by skilled per-
sonnel to make sure that the
internal elements are not dam-
aged and that the body is not
cracked, with the risk of leaking
poisonous and corrosive acid.

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– Turn on the charger.
– After charging, turn off the charger
before disconnecting it from the battery.
– Re-connect the battery negative termi-
nal (–).
Never attempt to charge
a frozen battery: it must
firstly be thawed, other-
wise it may burst. If freezing has
occurred, the battery should be
checked before charging by spe-
cialised personnel, to make sure
that the internal elements are not
damaged and that the body is not
cracked, with the risk of leaking
poisonous and corrosive acid.CHARGING THE BATTERY
IMPORTANTThe battery charging
procedure is described only for information
purposes. This operation should be carried
out by Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.
Charging should be slow at a low amp
rating for 24 hours. Charging for a longer
time may damage the battery.
Charge the battery as follows:
– Disconnect the battery negative termi-
nal (–).
– Connect the charger cables to the bat-
tery terminal ensuring that the bias is cor-
rect.
CHECKING THE CHARGE
The battery charge may be checked sat-
isfactorily using the indicator, and acting
according to the colour the indicator
shows.
Refer to the table below or to the label
(fig. 13) on the battery itself.Working with a low fluid
level may damage the
battery irreversibly, even
causing it to burst.
Brilliantwhite colour
Dark colour
without green
area in the centre
Dark colour with green
area in the centre
Top up the electrolyte
Low charge level
Sufficient electrolyte level and chargeContact Alfa Romeo
Authorised Services
Charge the battery
(you are advised to contact
Alfa Romeo Authorised Services)
No action
fig. 13
A0A0393b

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
274
FUEL SUPPLY
Alterations or repairs to the fuel supply system carried out incorrectly and without taking account of
the technical features of the system, may cause operating faults with the risk of fire.
TRANSMISSION
Supply
2.0 JTS
Direct electronic injection
Gearbox
Clutch
Drive
2.0 JTS
Five forward gears plus
reverse with
synchronisers for forward
speeds
Dry single disk with
hydraulic control
Front
JTD16V
Six forward gears plus
reverse
all synchronised
Dry single disk with
hydraulic control
Front
JTD16V
Common Rail direct injection
with supercharging
3.2V6
Multi Point electronic injection
3.2V6
Six forward gears plus
reverse all synchronised
Dry single disk with
hydraulic control
Front
2.0 JTS Selespeed
Five forward gears and
reverse with electronic
control
Dry single disk with
electrohydraulic control
Front
1.8 T. SPARK
Multi Point electronic
injection
1.8 T. SPARK
Five forward gears plus
reverse with
synchronisers for
forward speeds
Dry single disk with
hydraulic control
Front