RECHARGING THE BATTERYIMPORTANT 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:
avoid contact with your skin and eyes.
The batter y 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 tr y to recharge a frozen batter y;
defrost 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.
164KNOW YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
INDEX
A
BS fault warning light ............ 121
ABS (fault warning light) .......... 121
ABS ................................................ 69
Air bag fault warning light ........ 119
Air bag (fault warning light) ..... 119
Airbags (general warnings) ...... 104
Air cleaner ................................... 180
Alarm fault warning light .......... 125
Alarm ............................................. 9
Alarm (warning light) ................ 125
Arrangements for dealing
with the vehicle at the end
of its life ..................................... 213
Ashtray .......................................... 50
ASR
– On/off message..................... 128
ASR system .................................. 73
– On/off message..................... 128
Battery
– Replacement .......................... 180
Battery (low charge warning
light) ............................................ 121
Battery (recharging) .................. 164Body
– Advice for preserving the
bodywork ............................... 187
– Protection from
atmospheric elements......... 186
– Vehicle body and
underbody guarantee .......... 187
Body paintwork
identification plate ................... 192
Bodywork versions.................... 193
Bonnet
– Closing ..................................... 66
– Opening ................................... 65
Boot ............................................... 56
Boot light ............................... 46-155
Brake fluid/handbrake
warning light.............................. 118
Brake fluid.................................... 178
Brake fluid (warning light)........ 118
Brake lights (changing a
bulb) ............................................ 149
Brake pad wear warning
light ............................................. 127
Brake pad wear (warning
light) ............................................ 127
Brakes
– characteristics ....................... 196Brakes (pad wear warning
light) ............................................ 127
Break-in attempt warning
light ............................................. 125
Bulbs
– types of bulbs ........................ 144
Bump starting ............................. 130
Capacities.................................... 206
Carrying children safely
– Child seat compliance .......... 95
– Child seats .............................. 90
– Safety rules ............................. 96
Ceiling lights................................. 44
Ceiling light with movable
lens (changing a bulb).............. 152
Central and side vents ............... 35
Changing a bulb .......................... 142
Changing an exterior
146-147-148-149-150-151
Changing an interior bulb ........ 152
Changing a tyre .................. 130-131
Changing battery - key with
remote control.......................... 8
Chassis marking.......................... 192
Checking fluid levels.................. 172
Cigar lighter ................................. 49
220KNOW YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
bulb ......
