RECHARGING THE BATTERY
IMPORTANT The battery recharging procedure is
provided for information purposes only. You are
recommended to go to a Fiat Dealership to have this
operation performed.
We recommend recharging the battery slowly for
approximately 24 hours at low amperage. A
prolonged recharge might damage the battery.
Charge the battery as follows:
❒disconnect battery negative terminal;
❒connect the charger cables to the battery
terminals, observing the polarity;
❒turn on the charger;
❒when you have finished, turn the charger off before
disconnecting it from the battery;
❒reconnect battery negative terminal.
WARNING
Battery fluid is poisonous and corrosive:
av
oid contact with your skin and eyes.
The battery must be recharged in a ventilated
place away from naked flames or possible
sources of sparks to avoid the risk of explosion
and fire.
WARNING
Do not try to recharge a frozen battery;
defros
t it first to prevent the risk of
explosion. If the battery was frozen, have it
inspected by specialised personnel before
recharging to check that the internal elements
are not damaged and that the casing is not
cracked, which could cause poisonous, corrosive
acid to leak.
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KNOW YOUR
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SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN
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SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICA
TIONS
INDEX
Index
ABS fault warning light ............ 123
ABS (fault warning light) .......... 123
ABS ................................................ 75
Air bag fault warning light ........ 121
Air bag (fault warning light) ..... 121
Airbags (general warnings) ...... 108
Air cleaner ................................... 177
Alarm fault warning light .......... 127
Alarm ............................................. 9
Alarm (warning light) ................ 127
Arrangements for dealing
with the vehicle at the end
of its life ..................................... 211
Ashtray .......................................... 56
ASR
– On/off message..................... 130
ASR system .................................. 78
– On/off message..................... 130
Battery
– Replacement .......................... 178
Battery (low charge warning
light) ............................................ 122
Battery (recharging) .................. 163Body
– Advice for preserving the
bodywork ............................... 184
– Protection from
atmospheric elements......... 184
– Vehicle body and
underbody guarantee .......... 184
Body paintwork
identification plate ................... 189
Bodywork versions.................... 190
Bonnet
– Closing ..................................... 71
– Opening ................................... 70
Boot ............................................... 62
Boot light ............................... 52-153
Brake Assist ................................. 76
Brake fluid/handbrake
warning light.............................. 120
Brake fluid.................................... 175
Brake fluid (warning light)........ 120
Brake lights (changing a
bulb) ............................................ 149
Brake pad wear warning
light ............................................. 129
Brake pad wear (warning
light) ............................................ 129
Brakes
– characteristics ....................... 193Brakes (pad wear warning
light) ............................................ 129
Break-in attempt warning
light ............................................. 127
Bulb types .................................... 144
Bump starting ............................. 132
Capacities.................................... 204
Carrying children safely
– Child seat compliance ......... 100
– Child seats .............................. 96
– Safety rules ............................ 101
Ceiling lights................................. 49
Ceiling light with movable
lens (changing a bulb).............. 151
Central and side vents ............... 38
Changing a bulb.................. 143-144
Changing an exterior
bulb .................... 146-147-148-150
Changing an interior bulb ........ 151
Changing a tyre .................. 132-133
Changing battery - key with
remote control.......................... 8
Chassis marking.......................... 189
Checking fluid levels.................. 171
Cigar lighter ................................. 55
Clutch ........................................... 192
CO
2emissions ........................... 209
222
KNOW YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
