USEFUL TIPS FOR
EXTENDING BATTERY
LIFE
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 prevent any
roof lights from remaining on inside
the passenger's compartment;
❒switch off all roof lights inside the
vehicle: the vehicle is however
equipped with a system which
switches all internal lights off
automatically;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g. radio,
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 pole;
❒completely tighten the battery
terminals.
IMPORTANT If the charge level
remains under 50% for a long time,
the battery is damaged by
sulphation, reducing its capacity and
efficiency at starting.The battery is also more prone to
the risk of freezing (already at
temperatures of -10°C). Refer to the
paragraph "Vehicle inactivity" in
"Starting and driving" if the vehicle 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 some of these devices
continue to consume electricity even
when the engine is off, they
gradually run down the battery.
WARNING
133) Battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with
skin and eyes. Keep naked flames
or possible sources of sparks
away from the battery: risk
of explosion or fire.
134) Using the battery when the fluid
is too low can damage it
irreparably and generate a risk of
explosion.
135) When performing any operation
on the battery or near it, always
protect your eyes with special
goggles.
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IMPORTANT
37) Incorrect assembly of electrical
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.
38) If the vehicle needs to be off the
road for a long period under
conditions of intense cold, remove
the battery and take it to a
heated location, otherwise it may
freeze.
IMPORTANT
5) Batteries contain substances
which are very dangerous for the
environment. To replace your
battery, we recommend
contacting your Fiat Dealership to
dispose of your old battery in full
respect of the environment and in
compliance with all applicable
laws and regulations.
BATTERY
RECHARGING
IMPORTANT The battery recharging
procedure is given as information
only. This operation should be
performed at a Fiat Dealership.
Charging should be slow at a low
ampere rating for approximately 24
hours. Charging for a long time
may damage the battery.
To recharge, proceed as follows:
IN THE ABSENCE OF
THE START&STOP
SYSTEM
❒disconnect the terminal from the
negative battery pole;
❒connect the charger cables to the
battery terminals, observing the
poles;
❒turn on the charger;
❒when you have finished, turn the
charger off before disconnecting
it from the battery;
❒reconnect the negative battery
terminal.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Hazard warning lights..................... 160
Headlights...................................... 69
Headlight washers ......................... 41
Head restraints............................... 31
Heating and ventilation ............... 42-44
Hill Holder system .......................... 112
Identification data .......................... 222
Ignition device ................................ 17
Important information ..................... 133
Inflation pressure ............................ 239
Installing electrical/electronic
devices ........................................ 5
Interior fittings ................................ 64
Interior lights .................................. 36
Interior mirror ................................. 32
Interiors .......................................... 218
Isofix child restraint system
setup ........................................... 124
Jump starting ................................ 183
Lifting the vehicle .......................... 185
Load limiters .................................. 118
Luggage compartment light ........... 38
Main beam headlights............. 35-164
Maintenance of the seat belts ........ 119
Manual climate control system ....... 47
Manual deactivation of
passenger side front airbag and
side bag for chest/head
protection .................................... 129
MSR system .................................. 113Multifunction display....................... 81
– Control buttons ......................... 81
– Set-up menu ............................. 82
Number plate lights (for
hatchback versions) ..................... 166
Number plate lights (for versions
with wing doors)........................... 166
Occupant protection systems ....... 115
Parking ......................................... 138
Parking sensors ............................. 150
Partitions........................................ 29
Passenger side front airbag ............ 128
Performance .................................. 280
Periodic checks ............................. 198
Plastic parts ................................... 218
Plugs (type) .................................... 226
Power socket ................................. 65
Power steering fluid........................ 206
Practical advice for reducing fuel
consumption and harmful
emissions ..................................... 154
Prescriptions for vehicle at end
of life ........................................... 309
Pretensioners ................................. 117
Procedure for diesel versions ......... 136
Procedure for petrol versions.......... 136
Prolonged vehicle inactivity............. 215
Protecting the environment ............ 71
Protection against atmospheric
agents.......................................... 216
Radio (setup) ................................ 70
Radio transmitters and mobile
phones......................................... 5
Rear doors ..................................... 21
Rear fog lights ................................ 59
Rear light clusters .......................... 164
Rear roof light ................................ 168
Rear view mirrors ........................... 32
Rear window washer...................... 40
Rear window wiper ........................ 40
Refuelling the vehicle ...................... 152
Replacing a bulb ............................ 160
Replacing an exterior bulb .............. 163
Replacing an interior bulb ............... 167
Replacing fuses.............................. 168
Replacing the battery ..................... 208
Rim Protector................................. 234
Rims and tyres ............................... 233
Roof rack ....................................... 68
Rubber hoses ................................ 215
Saving fuel .................................... 154
SBR system ................................... 117
Scheduled servicing ....................... 190
Scheduled Servicing Plan ............... 191
Seat belts....................................... 115
Seats and fabric parts .................... 218
Seats ............................................. 24
– Driver’s seat .............................. 24
– Passenger seat ......................... 25
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