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SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
IN AN
EMERGENCY
JUMP STARTING
If the battery is flat, it is possible to start the engine using an auxiliary
battery with the same capacity or a little higher than the flat one.
Proceed as follows:
❒Connect positive terminals (+) of the two batteries with a jump lead.
❒With a second lead, connect the negative terminal (-) of the auxiliary
battery to an earth point
Eon the engine or the gearbox of the car to
be started.
IMPORTANT Do not directly connect the negative terminals of the two
batteries: any sparks may ignite the detonating gas which could come out
of the battery. If the auxiliary battery is installed on another car, avoid
metal parts touching accidentally between this car and the one with the
flat battery.
❒Start the engine.
❒When the engine has been started, remove the leads reversing the
order above.
If after a few attempts the engine does not start, do not insist but contact
the nearest Fiat Dealership.
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Never use a battery charger to start the engine as this could damage the electronic systems of your
vehicle, particularly the ignition and fuel supply control units.
WARNINGThis starting procedure must be carried out by qualified personnel because
incorrect operations may cause electrical discharge of considerable intensity. The
liquid contained in the battery is poisonous an corrosive. Avoid contact with the
skin and eyes. Keep naked flames and lighted cigarettes away from the battery and
do not cause sparks.
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
259
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
CAR
MAINTENANCE
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
IN AN
EMERGENCY
Pretensioners ................................... 117
Protecting the environment.......... 109
Radio-frequency remote control 9
– description ................................. 9
– ministerial homologation......... 255
Rear fog lights
– bulb replacement ..................... 190
– control ......................................... 65
Rear window shelf removal .......... 83
Rear window washer
– control ......................................... 62
– fluid level ..................................... 217
Rear window wiper
– blades ........................................... 227
– control ......................................... 62
– nozzle ........................................... 228
Rearview mirrors
– door mirrors .............................. 46
– driving mirror ............................ 46
Reconfigurable multifunction
display ............................................. 22
Remote control
(door locking/unlocking) ............. 9
Reversing light (replacement)....... 190
Rims and tyres ................................. 240– accessories.................................. 106
– aerial............................................. 103
– hands-free kit ............................. 104
– radio transmitters and
cellular telephones .................... 15
– speakers ...................................... 102
– standard equipment .................. 102
Spark plugs ........................................ 237
Speedometer .................................... 21
Starting the engine .......................... 137
– bump starting ............................. 167
– emergency starting ................... 165
– how to warm up the engine
after it has just started ............. 139
– ignition switch ............................ 15
– jump starting .............................. 166
– starting procedure
for diesel versions ..................... 138
– starting procedure
for petrol versions .................... 137
– stopping the engine................... 140
Steering .............................................. 239
Steering column lock ...................... 16
Steering column stalks
– left stalk ....................................... 61
– right stalk .................................... 59 Roof rack/ski rack ........................... 87
Rubber tubing................................... 226Seat belts.......................................... 112
– general instructions .................. 118
– how to keep the seat belts
always in efficient conditions ... 120
– load limiters .............................. 118
– pretensioners ............................. 117
– rear seat belts ........................... 114
– transporting children in safety.. 120
– type Isofix child restraint
system .......................................... 126
Seats ................................................... 41
– cleaning ........................................ 231
– front ............................................. 41
– moving ......................................... 81
– rear ............................................... 42
– removing ..................................... 84
Service Schedule .............................. 207
Side/taillights
– control ......................................... 59
– front bulb replacement ............ 189
– rear bulb replacement ............ 190
Snow chains ...................................... 150
Snow tyres ........................................ 149
Sound system ................................... 102
