BATTERY
The battery is of the “Limited maintenance” type: under
normal conditions of use the electrolyte does not need
topping up with distilled water.
It does, however, need to be checked periodically at a
Fiat Dealership or by specialist personnel to make sure
it is working correctly.
The battery is located inside the passenger
compartment, in front of the pedals. Remove the
protective cover to gain access to it.
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When performing any operation on the
battery or near it, always protect your
eyes with special goggles.
WARNING
Battery liquid is poisonous and corrosive.
Avoid contact with the skin and eyes.
Keep naked flames or possible sources of sparks
away from the battery: risk of explosion or fire.
WARNING
Using the battery when the fluid is too
low can damage it irreparably and
generate a risk of explosion.
WARNING
CHANGING THE BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with a genuine spare part
with the same specifications.
If a battery with different specifications is fitted, the
service intervals given in the “Scheduled Servicing
Programme” in this chapter will no longer be valid.
Follow the battery manufacturer’s instructions for
maintenance.
Incorrect assembly of electric and
electronic devices may cause severe
damage to your vehicle. Contact a Fiat
Dealership if you want to install accessories
(alarms, radiophone, etc.): they will suggest the
most suitable devices and advise you if a higher
capacity battery needs to be installed.
Batteries contain substances that are very
harmful to the environment. It is
advisable to have the battery changed by
a Fiat Dealership, where it will be disposed of
properly and in accordance with the law.
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If the vehicle must remain unused for
a long time at very low temperatures,
remove the battery and take it to a warm
place to avoid freezing.
USEFUL ADVICE FOR EXTENDING
THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and make it last longer,
observe the following instructions:
❒when you park the vehicle, ensure that the doors,
tailgate and bonnet are closed properly to avoid the
ceiling lights remain on;
❒the ceiling lights must be off. The vehicle is however
provided with an automatic system for switching off
internal lights;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g. sound system, hazard
warning lights, etc...) switched on for a long time
when the engine is not running;
❒before performing any operation on the electrical
system, disconnect the negative battery cable;
❒battery terminals should always be completely
tightened.
IMPORTANT If the charge level remains under 50% for
a long time, the battery is damaged by sulphation,
reducing its capacity and starting attitude.The battery will also be more at risk of freezing (this can
happen as early as −10°C). Refer to the paragraph
“Vehicle inactivity” in “Starting and driving” if the car is
left parked for a long time.
If, after buying the vehicle, you want to install electric
accessories which require permanent electric supply
(alarm, etc.) contact a Fiat Dealership whose qualified
personnel, in addition to suggesting the most suitable
devices from the Lineaccessori Fiat, will evaluate the
overall electric absorption, checking whether the
vehicle’s electrical system is capable of withstanding the
load required, or whether it should be integrated with
a more powerful battery.
Since these devices continue absorbing energy even
when the ignition key is off, they gradually run down the
battery.
IMPORTANT If a tachograph is fitted, if the vehicle is
parked for a long period of 5 days, it is advisable to
disconnect the negative battery terminal to maintain its
charge.
If the vehicle is equipped with a battery disconnection
function (disconnector), see the description of the
procedure in the „Controls“ paragraph in the
„Dashboard and controls“ section.
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– specifications ....................... 234
Environment (protection) ...... 128
EOBD system ........................... 120
ESP system ................................ 116
External lights ........................... 74
Fiat CODE system .................. 4
Fix&Go automatic quick
tyre repair kit ......................... 180
Flap on bench ........................... 97
Flashing the headlights ............ 75
Fluids and lubricants
(quantity and
products) ........................267-268
Fog lights
– alignment ............................. 114
– bulb replacement ............... 191
– control ................................. 85
Follow me home (device) ...... 76
Front air bags ............................ 141Fuel consumption
– engine oil ............................. 216
– fuel ........................................ 270
Fuel flap ......................................127
Fuel level gauge ........................ 16
Fuel reserve ...............................159
Fuel tank cap ............................. 128
Fuel
– consumption........................ 270
– electricity supply
and fuel cutoff switch ........ 88
– fuel cap .................................127
– fuel level gauge ................... 16
– saving .................................... 152
Fuses (if a fuse blows) ............. 198
– fuse list ................................. 201
– fuses (if a fuse blows) ........ 198
– general information ........... 198
– location (fuse boxes) ......... 199
– users list ............................... 201 Electronic alarm ....................... 10
Engine codes ............................. 232
Engine compartment
– bonnet opening/closing ..... 110
– checking the levels ............. 213
– washing ................................. 229
Engine coolant fluid
– checking the level ............... 217
– temperature gauge ............ 16
Engine coolant
temperature gauge ................ 16
Engine oil gauge ........................ 17
Engine oil
– checking the level ............... 215
– engine oil gauge .................. 17
– oil consumption ................. 216
– technical specifications ...... 268
Engine
– bonnet .................................. 110
– identification code .............233
– marking ................................ 233
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