Lancia Y Owner's Handbook Manual - 133

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USEFUL ADVICE 

FOR LENGTHENING 

THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY

When you park the car, ensure the

doors, boot and bonnet are closed

properly. The ceiling and map-read-

ing lights must be off.

Do not leave accessories (e.g. radio,

hazard lights, etc.) switched on for a

long time when the engine is not run-

ning.

IMPORTANT If the battery is left

with a charge of less than 50% for a

long time it will be damaged by sul-

phation, engine startup will deterio-

rate and it will be more subject to

freezing (this may occur at –10°C).

If the car is to be inactive for a long

period of time, refer to the “Storing

the car” paragraph in the “Driving

your car” section.

The liquid in the battery

is poisonous and corrosive.

Do not let it touch the skin

or eyes. Do not bring naked flames

or possible sources of sparks near

to the battery: fire and explosion

risk.

Incorrect fitting of elec-

trical and electronic ac-

cessories can seriously

damage the car.

IMPORTANT When removing/in-

stalling the battery, make sure the

battery is mechanically secured cor-

rectly.

Running the car with the

fluid level too low could

damage the battery beyond

repair, even breaking the casing

and allowing the acid contained in

it to leak out completely.

Always wear goggles to

protect the eyes when

working on or near the

battery.

If the car is to remain un-

used for a long period in

very cold weather, remove

the battery and keep it in a warm

place, otherwise it could freeze.

CHECKING THE BATTERY

FLUID LEVEL (electrolyte) 

Check the electrolyte level and top

up, if required, at the frequency

shown in the Service Schedule in this

chapter. Have this operation carried

out at a LANCIA Dealership.

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