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VEHICLE INACTIVITY
In the event of vehicle inactivity, special
attention must be paid to the
disconnection of the battery power
supply. Proceed as follows: detach
connector A fig. 133 (by pressing
button B) from sensor C for monitoring
the status of the battery installed on
the negative battery pole D. This sensor
should never be disconnected from
the pole except if the battery is
replaced.
83) 84)
IMPORTANT After turning the ignition
key to STOP, wait at least 1 minute
before disconnecting the electrical
supply to the battery.JUMP STARTING
85)
In the event of jump starting fig. 134
with a booster battery, never connect
the negative lead (-) of the booster
battery to the negative pole C of the
vehicle's battery, but rather to an
engine/gearbox earth point (follow the
lead connection procedure described in
the "Jump starting" paragraph in the
chapter "In an emergency").
IMPORTANT
17) If the climate comfort is to be
favoured, the Start&Stop system
can be deactivated, for a
continuous operation of the
climate control system.
WARNING
83) The vehicle should always be
evacuated after the key has been
removed or turned to the STOP
position. When refuelling, make
sure that the car is switched off
with the key in the STOP position.
84) If the battery needs to be
replaced, always contact a Fiat
Dealership. The replacement
battery should be of the same
type (L6 105Ah/850A) and should
have the same characteristics.
133
F1A0137
134
F1A0138
97
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STARTING THE
ENGINEGo to a Fiat Dealership immediately if
warning light
stays on constantly on
the instrument panel.
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.
It is advisable to contact a Fiat
Dealership to check/replace the battery.
136)
Proceed as follows to start the vehicle:
❒raise the flap A fig. 177 to gain
access to the positive battery
terminal.❒connect the positive terminals (sign +
near the terminal) of the two batteries
with a jump lead;
❒use a second cable to connect the
negative terminal (–) of the auxiliary
battery to the earth point as shown in
fig. 178;
❒start the engine;
❒when the engine has been started,
remove the cables reversing the
order above.
If after a few attempts the engine does
not start, do not persist but contact
the nearest Fiat Dealership.IMPORTANT Do not directly connect
the negative terminals of the two
batteries: sparks could ignite explosive
gas released from the battery. If the
auxiliary battery is installed on another
vehicle, avoid any metal parts on the
latter and the vehicle with the flat
battery from accidentally coming into
contact.177
F1A0351
178
F1A0352
190
IN AN EMERGENCY
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Engine oil level gauge ..................... 108
EOBD system ................................ 92
ESC (system) ................................. 75
External lights................................. 44Fiat CODE system......................... 10
Fix&Go Automatic quick tyre
repair kit ............................... 196-198
Flap on bench ............................ 18-62
Flashing ......................................... 45
Flex Floor rear seat......................... 20
Fluids and lubricants ...................... 318
Fog lights ................................. 55-208
Follow Me Home device ................. 46
Follow me home ............................ 46
Front airbags .................................. 160
– Driver's side front airbag............ 160
– Manually deactivating the
front airbag and side bag........... 161
– Passenger side front airbag ....... 160
Front roof light (changing a bulb) .... 211
Fuel consumption .......................... 321
Fuel cut-off switch ......................... 57
Fuel level gauge ............................. 108
Fuel tank cap ................................. 101
Fuses (replacement) ....................... 212Gearbox ....................................... 173
Gear lever ...................................... 173
Gear Shift Indicator ........................ 110
Glove compartment ....................... 58Glove compartment with lock......... 58
Hazard warning lights ................... 54
HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist)
system ......................................... 77
HBA (system) ................................. 77
Headlight alignment corrector ........ 73
Headlights
– Headlight alignment corrector.... 73
– Light beam direction.................. 73
Headlight washers .................... 49-242
Head restraints
– Front ......................................... 23
Heated rear window ....................... 55
Heating and ventilation controls...... 28
Heating and ventilation ................... 27
Hill Descent Control System ........... 77
Hill Descent .................................... 77
Hill Holder system .......................... 76
Hill Holder (system) ........................ 76Identification data .......................... 250
Ignition switch ................................ 14
Independent additional heater ........ 39
Inflation pressure ............................ 263
Inflation procedure ......................... 196
Instrument panel ............................ 104
Interior fittings ................................ 58
Interiors .......................................... 246
Isofix child restraint systems
(setup)– Arrangement possibilities for
child restraint system on
seats of vehicle.......................... 156
Jump starting ................................ 190Lectern ......................................... 61
Lifting the vehicle ........................... 220
Light beam direction ...................... 73
Lights off ........................................ 44
Loading advice............................... 175M
ain beam headlights............. 45-206
Maintenance and care - regular
checks ......................................... 228
Maintenance and care -
Scheduled Servicing .................... 224
Maintenance and care -
scheduled servicing plan .............. 225
Manual climate control system ....... 30
Manually deactivating the front
airbag and side bag ..................... 161
Moving footboard ........................... 68
MSR system .................................. 74
MSR (system)................................. 74
Multifunction display
– Control buttons ......................... 110
– Setup menu .............................. 111
Number plate lights....................... 210O
n-board instruments................... 104
Parking ......................................... 172
Parking lights.............................. 46-55
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