2014 FIAT SCUDO battery

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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGESTECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEX DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLSSAFETY
DEVICESCORRECT USE
OF THE VEHICLEIN AN
EMERGENCYVEHICLE
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING ................................................. 160
SERVICE SCHEDULE .......................................................... 161
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ............................................. 163
HEAVY-DUTY ....................................................................... 163
CHECKING FLUID LEVELS .............................................. 164
AIR CLEANER / POLLEN FILTER..................................... 170
BATTERY ............................................................................... 170
WHEELS AND TYRES ........................................................ 173
RUBBER HOSES ................................................................... 174
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WIPERS .................. 174
BODYWORK ....................................................................... 176
INTERIORS ............................................................................ 178
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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGESTECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEX DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLSSAFETY
DEVICESCORRECT USE
OF THE VEHICLEIN AN
EMERGENCYVEHICLE
MAINTENANCE
HEAVY-DUTYShould prevailing use of the vehicle be un-
der one of the following specially heavy
conditions:❒
trailer or caravan towing;
❒
dusty roads;
❒
short distances (less than 7-8 km) re-
peated and with external tempera-
tures below zero;
❒
frequently idling engines or long dis-
tance low speed driving (e.g. door-to-
door deliveries) or in case of a long
term inactivity;
❒
driving in the city;
carry out the following checks more fre-
quently than required in the Service
Schedule:
❒
check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear;
❒
check cleanness of locks, bonnet and
boot and lever cleanness and lubrica-
tion;
❒
sight inspect the conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒
check battery charge and fluid level
(electrolyte);
❒
visual check on various drive belt con-
ditions;
❒
check and replace pollen filter, if
required;
❒
check and replace air cleaner, if
required.
ROUTINE
MAINTENANCEEvery 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and top up if required:❒
engine coolant fluid level;
❒
brake fluid level;
❒
windscreen washer fluid level;
❒
tyre pressure and conditions;
❒
light system operation (headlights, di-
rection indicators, hazard lights, etc.);
❒
windscreen wiper/washer operation
and windscreen/rear window blade
position/wear;
Every 3,000 km check and top up if re-
quired: engine oil level.
You are recommended to use PETRO-
NAS LUBRICANTS, products, designed
and produced specifically for Fiat vehicles
(see table “Capacities” in section “Tech-
nical specifications”).
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LIGHTS AND
MESSAGESTECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEXDASHBOARD
AND CONTROLSSAFETY
DEVICESCORRECT USE
OF THE VEHICLEIN AN
EMERGENCYVEHICLE
MAINTENANCE
BATTERYThe battery is of the “Limited mainte-
nance” type: under normal conditions of
use the electrolyte does not need topping
up with distilled water.
The battery is located in the passenger
compartment, under the floor on the pas-
senger seat side. To reach the battery re-
move the protection cover.
Contact Fiat Dealership to check/change
the battery.
CHECKING THE CHARGE fig. 14
The battery charge may be checked
through the indicator A(for versions/mar-
kets, where provided) set on the battery
cover and acting according to the colour
the indicator shows.
If the battery is not fitted with electrolyte
level indicator, the relevant checks must
only be carried out by authorised per-
sonnel.
To check the battery charge, slacken the
two fastening screws and open the cov-
er. Check the battery charge and then re-
close the cover, take care to prevent
pinching and short circuits.
Refer to the table below.
The liquid in the battery is
poisonous and corrosive.
Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Do
not bring naked flames or possible
sources of sparks near the battery:
risk of fire and explosion.
WARNING
Running the battery with
low fluid level can damage
the battery beyond repair and could
also cause its explosion.
WARNING
AIR CLEANER/
POLLEN FILTERPollen filter replacement shall be carried
out at Fiat Dealership.
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LIGHTS AND
MESSAGESTECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEX DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLSSAFETY
DEVICESCORRECT USE
OF THE VEHICLEIN AN
EMERGENCYVEHICLE
MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANTThe charge in the battery
should be checked every year, preferably
at the start of winter to limit the risk of
electrolyte freezing. This check should be
carried out more frequently if the vehi-
cle is used mainly for short trips, or if it
is fitted with accessories that permanent-
ly absorb electricity even with the ignition
key removed, especially in the case of af-
ter market accessories.
fig. 14
A
F0P0242m
Bright whiteTop up electrolyte Contact Fiat colourDealership
Dark colourLow charge level Charge the battery
without green area (advisable toin the centrecontact Fiat Dealership)
Dark colour Electrolyte level and No action
with green area charge sufficientin the centre
CHANGING THE BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with a gen-
uine spare part having the same specifi-
cations.
If a battery with different specifications is
fitted, the service intervals given in the
“Service schedule” in this section will no
longer be valid.
Refer therefore to the instructions pro-
vided by the battery manufacturer.Incorrect fitting of electrical and electronic accessories can seriously
damage the vehicle. If after buying the vehicle, you want to install elec-
tric accessories which require permanent electric supply (alarm, free-
hand phone kit, etc.) contact Fiat Dealership whose qualified person-
nel, in addition to suggesting the most suitable devices, will evaluate the overall
electric absorption, checking whether the vehicle electric system is capable of
withstanding the load required, or whether it should be integrated with a more
powerful battery.
Batteries contain substances
that are very harmful for the
environment. You are advised
to have the battery changed
at a Fiat Dealership, which is properly
equipped for disposing of used batter-
ies respecting nature and the law.If the vehicle is left inactive
for long periods at cold, re-
move the battery and store it in a
warm place to prevent freezing.
WARNING
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LIGHTS AND
MESSAGESTECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEXDASHBOARD
AND CONTROLSSAFETY
DEVICESCORRECT USE
OF THE VEHICLEIN AN
EMERGENCYVEHICLE
MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT A battery which is kept at
a charge of less than 50% (optical indica-
tor with dark colour without green area
in the middle) for any length of time will
be damaged by sulphation leading to a re-
duction in cranking power.
Moreover, this might lead to a higher risk
of the battery electrolyte freezing (this
may even occur at -10° C). If the vehicle
is inactive for a long period of time, refer
to “Vehicle inactivity”, in section “Correct
use of the vehicle”.
If after buying the vehicle, you want to in-
stall electric accessories which require
permanent electric supply (alarm, etc.)
contact Fiat Dealership whose qualified
personnel, in addition to suggesting the
most suitable devices, will evaluate the
overall electric absorption, checking
whether the vehicle’s electric system is ca-
pable of withstanding the load required,
or whether it should be integrated with
a more powerful battery. USEFUL ADVICE FOR
LENGTHENING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and length-
en its life, observe the following indica-
tions:
❒
when you park the vehicle, ensure the
doors, tailgate and bonnet are closed
properly, the ceiling lights must be off;
❒
turn the ceiling lights off. The vehicle
however, is provided with an automat-
ic system for switching off internal
lights;
❒
do not keep accessories (e.g. sound sys-
tem, hazard lights, etc.) switched on for
a long time when the engine is not run-
ning;
❒
before performing any operation on the
electrical system, disconnect the bat-
tery negative cable;
❒
battery terminals shall always be per-
fectly tightened.
When working on the bat-
tery or near it, always wear
the proper goggles.
WARNING
In fact, since these devices continue ab-
sorbing energy even when the ignition key
is off, they gradually run down the battery.
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LIGHTS AND
MESSAGESDASHBOARD
AND CONTROLSSAFETY
DEVICESCORRECT USE
OF THE VEHICLEIN AN
EMERGENCYVEHICLE
MAINTENANCETECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEX
Brakes
– emergency....................................... 122
– fluid level ......................................... 168
Bulb (replacement).............................. 145Capacities ............................................ 208
Carrying children safely...................... 103
– ISOFIX child restraint
system (fitting)................................ 109
Central and side air vents .................. 30
Central locking .................................... 74
Changing a wheel................................. 141
Checking levels..................................... 164
Child restraint system label ............... 113
Cigar lighter .......................................... 69
Clock ...................................................... 16
Clutch..................................................... 187
CO2 emissions at exhaust ................. 214
Cruise control ...................................... 56Dashboard ........................................... 5
Demisting
– rear windows.......................32-36-40
– side front windows.............30-34-40– windscreen...........................30-34-40
Diesel filter
(water in diesel filter) ....................... 138
Dimensions........................................... 191
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb (replacement) ........................ 147
– control ............................................. 49
Direction indicators
– control ............................................. 50
– front bulb replacement................. 148
– rear bulb replacement.................. 149
– side bulb replacement................... 148
Door locking/unlocking
remote control.................................. 7
Doors ..................................................... 71
Engine
Electric windows.................................. 76
Engine compartment........................... 164
Engine coolant level............................. 167
Engine oil consumption ...................... 166
Engine oil level ...................................... 166
ABS ...................................................... 84
Accessories purchased by
the owner ........................................... 94
Air cleaner............................................. 170
Air recirculation.........................33-38-43
Airbags .................................................. 112
– front passenger airbag and
child restraint systems ........ 113-114
– child restraint system label .......... 113
Ashtray................................................... 69Battery
– economy mode .............................. 157
– fluid level ......................................... 170
– jump starting ................................... 140
– recharging........................................ 157
– specifications................................... 186
Bodywork
– maintenance.................................... 176
– versions............................................ 179
Bonnet.................................................... 78
Brake fluid level .................................... 168
Brake lights............................................ 149
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