USEFUL ADVICE FOR
EXTENDING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
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. sound
system, hazard lights, etc.) switched
on for a long time when the engine
is not running;
❒before carrying out any operation on
the electrical system, disconnect the
negative battery cable through the
suitable terminal;
❒Completely tighten the battery
terminals.IMPORTANT After turning the ignition
key to STOP and having closed the
driver side door, wait at least one
minute before disconnecting the
electrical supply from the battery. When
reconnecting the electrical supply to
the battery, make sure that the ignition
key is in the STOP position and the
driver side door is closed.
IMPORTANT If the charge level remains
under 50% for a long time, the battery
is damaged by sulphation, reducing
its capacity and efficiency at start-up.
The battery is also more prone to the
risk of freezing (at temperatures as high
as -10°C).
Refer to the paragraph "Car inactivity"
in "Starting and driving" if the car is
left parked for a long time.If, after buying the vehicle, you want to
install electrical accessories which
require permanent electric supply
(alarm, etc.) or accessories that in any
case burden the electrical supply,
contact a Fiat Dealership, whose
qualified personnel, in addition
to suggesting the most suitable devices
from Lineaccessori Fiat, will evaluate
the overall electrical consumption,
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.
IMPORTANT If a tachograph is fitted, if
the vehicle is parked for a long period
of 5 days, it is advisable to disconnect
the negative battery terminal to
maintain its charge.
If the vehicle is equipped with a battery
disconnection function (disconnector),
see the description of the procedure
in the "Controls" paragraph in the
"Dashboard and controls" section.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING
194) Battery liquid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with skin
and eyes. Keep naked flames
and sources of sparks away from
the battery: risk of explosion and
fire.
195) Using the battery with
insufficient fluid irreparably
damages the battery and may
cause an explosion.
196) Before performing any
operation on the electrical system,
disconnect the negative battery
cable through the suitable
terminal, after having waited at
least one minute from turning the
ignition key to STOP.
197) Always wear appropriate
goggles when working on or near
the battery.
IMPORTANT
52) Incorrect assembly of electrical
and electronic devices may cause
severe damage to your vehicle.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if you
want to install accessories after
purchasing the vehicle (alarms,
radiophone, etc.): they will
suggest the most suitable devices
and advise you whether a higher
capacity battery needs to be
installed.
53) 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
4) 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.
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INDEX
A
BS .............................................. 81
Additional heater ............................ 41
Additional rear climate control
(Panorama/Combi) ....................... 47
Additional rear heating
(Panorama/Combi) ....................... 46
Advice for extending battery life...... 252
Air cleaner ...................................... 250
Air suspension ............................... 69
Arrangement possibilities for
Universal Isofix child restraint
system on seats of vehicle ........... 170
Ashtray .......................................... 66
ASR system ................................... 83
ASR (system) ................................. 83
Automatic climate control
system ......................................... 35
Automatic headlight sensor ............ 51
Battery (disconnector) ................... 61
Battery disconnector ...................... 61
Battery
– Replacement ............................. 251
Battery (recharging) ........................ 232
Battery replacement ....................... 251
body paintwork identification
plate............................................. 263
Bodywork
– Advice for preserving the
bodywork .................................. 257– Exterior and underbody
warranty .................................... 257
– Protection from atmospheric
agents ....................................... 257
Bodywork version .......................... 264
Bonnet ........................................... 78
Bottle replacement ......................... 211
Brake fluid ...................................... 249
Brakes
– specifications ............................ 269
Bulbs
– types of bulbs ........................... 214
Bump starting ................................ 202
Cab glove compartment ............... 68
Capucine ....................................... 68
Carrying children safely
– Arrangement possibilities for
child restraint systems ............... 166
– Child restraint systems .............. 164
– Safety regulations ...................... 167
Central locking ............................... 61
Changing a bulb............................. 212
Changing an interior bulb ............... 221
Chassis marking ............................ 262
Checking and restoring pressure .... 210
Checking levels .............................. 243
Cigar lighter.................................... 65
Clutch ............................................ 268
CO2 emissions............................... 345Compartment beneath
passenger side front seat ............. 65
Controls ......................................... 59
Cruise Control ................................ 54
Daytime Running Lights ................ 48
Dead lock ...................................... 72
Demanding vehicle use .................. 242
Desk/Book rest .............................. 67
Diesel particulate filter (DPF) ........... 113
Diffusers ......................................... 29
Dimensions .................................... 274
Dipped headlights .................... 48-217
Direction indicators ................... 50-218
Display
– Standard screen ........................ 122
Door pockets ................................. 64
Doors ............................................. 71
DPF (particulate filter) ..................... 113
Driving Advisor (system) ................. 90
Driving style.................................... 189
Electric windows ........................... 77
Electronic alarm ............................. 14
Engine codes ................................. 264
Engine coolant ............................... 247
Engine coolant temperature
indicator ....................................... 120
Engine............................................ 266
Engine marking .............................. 263
Engine oil ....................................... 247
