Alfa Romeo 147 オーナーマニュアル

– cover the rubber windscreen and

rearscreen wiper blades with talcum pow-
der and raise them off the glass; 

– open the windows slightly; 

– cover the car with a fabric or perforat-

ed plastic cover. Do not use compact plas-
tic covers which prevent the humidity on 
the surface on the car from evaporating; 

– inflate the tyres to a pressure of +0.5

bars above normal and check it periodical-
ly;

– if the battery is not disconnected from

the electric system, check its charge every
thirty days and if the indicator shows a
dark colour in the green area, charge the
battery; 

– do not empty the engine cooling sys-

tem.

If the car is to be left inactive for long 

periods, the following precautions should 
be noted: 

– house the car under acover in a dry 

and possibly ventilated place; 

– engage a gear; 

– check that the handbrake is not

engaged;

– disconnect the battery negative termi-

nal from the battery and check the battery
charge. This check should be repeated 
every three months during stowage. 
Charge the battery if the indicator shows
(where provided) a dark colour in the cen-
tral green area; 

– clean and protect the paintwork by

protective wax; 

– clean and protect the metal polished

parts with marketed products; 

For towing caravans or trailers the car

must be fitted with a certified tow hook
and an adequate electric system. 
Installation should be carried out by spe-
cialised personnel who release a special
document for circulation on the road. 

Install any specific and/or additional

rearview mirrors as specified by law. 
Remember that when towing a trailer, 
steep hills are harder to climb, the braking
spaces increase and overtaking takes 
longer depending on the overall weight. 

Engage a low gear when driving down-

hill, rather than constantly using the brake. 

The weight the trailer exerts on the car 

tow hook reduces by the same amount 
the actual car loading capacity.

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