REPLACING THE BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with an original spare
part with the same specifications.
If a battery with different specifications is fitted, the
service intervals given in the “Scheduled Servicing
Plan” will no longer be valid.
Follow the battery manufacturer's instructions for
maintenance.
Incorrect assembly of electric and
electronic devices may cause severe
damage to your vehicle. Go to a Fiat
Dealership if you want to install accessories
(alarms, mobile phone, etc .): they will suggest the
most suitable devices and advise you if a higher
capacity batter y needs to be installed.
Batteries contain substances that are very
harmful to the environment .You are
recommended to go to a Fiat Dealership
to have the batter y replaced where the old
battery will be disposed of respecting both the
environment and the laws in force.
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 place, otherwise it may freeze.
WARNING
When performing any operation on the
battery or near it , always protect your
eyes with the special goggles.
USEFUL ADVICE FOR EXTENDING THE
LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and make it last
longer, follow these instructions closely:
when you park the vehicle, ensure the doors, boot
and bonnet are closed properly so that the ceiling
lights do not stay on;
turn off the ceiling lights, although the car does
have an automatic system for switching off internal
lights;
do not keep accessories (e.g. sound system,
hazard lights, etc.) switched on for a long time
when the engine is not running;
before performing any operation on the electrical
system, disconnect the battery negative cable;
make sure that battery terminals are always be
perfectly tight.
IMPORTANT If the battery remains with the charge
below 50% for a long time it becomes damaged
through sulphation and its starting capacity is
reduced.
The battery is also more prone to the risk of freezing
(at temperatures as high as -10°C).
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Handbrake .................................. 125
ABS ................................................ 71
ABS (fault warning light) ......... 136
ABS fault warning light ............. 136
Air bag (fault warning light) ..... 134
Air bag fault warning light ........ 134
Air cleaner ................................... 197
Airbags (general warnings) ...... 119
Alarm ............................................. 10
Alarm (warning light) ................ 141
Alarm fault warning light ......... 141
Arrangement possibilities
for Universal Isofix child
restraint system on seats
of vehicle.................................... 111
Arrangements for dealing
with the vehicle at the end
of its life .................................... 237
Ashtray .......................................... 53
ASR system .................................. 75
Battery
– Replacement .......................... 197
Battery (low charge warning
light) ........................................... 135
Battery (recharging) .................. 178
Body– Advice for preserving the
bodywork ............................... 204
– Protection from
atmospheric elements......... 203
– Vehicle body and
underbody guarantee .......... 204
body paintwork
identification plate ................... 209
Bodywork version ..................... 210
Bonnet
– Closing ..................................... 68
– Opening ................................... 67
Boot light ..................................... 169
Bottle replacement .................... 156
Brake fluid.................................... 195
Brake fluid (warning light)........ 133
Brake fluid/handbrake
warning light.............................. 134
Brake lights (changing a
bulb) ............................................ 163
Brake pad wear (warning
light) ............................................ 143
Brake pad wear warning
light ............................................. 143
Brakes
– features ................................... 214
Brakes (pad wear warning
light) ............................................ 143Break-in attempt warning
light ............................................. 141
Bulbs
– types of bulbs ........................ 158
Bump starting ............................. 147
Carrying children safely
– Arrangement possibilities
for child restraint
systems ................................... 108
– Child restraint systems ....... 103
– Safety regulations ................. 112
Ceiling light with movable
lens (changing a bulb).............. 166
Ceiling lights................................. 48
Central and side vents ............... 36
Changing a bulb .......................... 157
Changing a wheel ....................... 147
Changing an exterior bulb ....... 160
Changing an interior bulb ........ 166
Changing battery - key with
remote control.......................... 8
Chassis marking.......................... 209
Checking levels ........................... 190
Cigarette lighter .......................... 53
Clutch ........................................... 213
CO2 emissions ........................... 235
Conditions of use ...................... 129KNOWING YOUR
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Controls........................................ 51
Coupling the tow ring............... 180
Cruise control ............................. 46
Cruise Control (warning
light) ............................................ 144
Cruise Control warning
light ............................................. 144
Dashboard .................................... 3
Dead lock ..................................... 9
Dead Lock .................................... 9
Degraded engine oil warning
light ............................................. 137
Dimensions ................................. 222
Dipped beam headlights ............ 42
Dipped/main beam
headlights ................................... 161
Dipped/main beam
headlights (changing a bulb)... 161
Direction indicators ................... 43
– Left direction indicator
warning light ......................... 145
– Right-hand indicator
warning light .......................... 145
Direction indicators
(changing a bulb) ...................... 161
Door open .................................. 138
Doors (unlocking/locking) ........ 55
Double rear wing doors............ 61DPF (particulate filter) .............. 96
Driver side armrest .................... 52
Driving style ................................ 129
EBD (fault warning light) .......... 136
EBD fault warning light............. 136
EBD system .................................. 72
Emergency starting.................... 124
Engine ........................................... 211
Engine bay fuse box ................... 170
Engine codes ............................... 210
Engine compartment fuse
box table .................................... 174
Engine coolant ............................ 193
Engine coolant fluid
(warning light)........................... 134
Engine coolant fluid warning
light ............................................. 134
Engine coolant temperature
indicator...................................... 14
Engine marking ........................... 209
Engine oil ..................................... 192
Engine oil (degraded oil
warning light) ............................ 137
Engine oil (low pressure
warning light) ............................ 137
EOBD (engine control
system fault warning light) ..... 138
EOBD system .............................. 82ESC (system) ............................... 73
Extending the boot .................... 63
Exterior lights .............................. 42
Fiat CODE (vehicle
protection system fault
warning light) ............................ 141
Fiat CODE system ..................... 6
Fiat CODE vehicle
protection system fault
warning light.............................. 141
Fix&Go automatic kit ............... 153
Fix&Go Automatic quick
tyre pressure restoration....... 154
Flashing the headlights ............... 42
Fluids and lubricants.................. 229
Fog lights ....................................... 51
– Warning light ......................... 144
Fog lights (changing a bulb)...... 162
Fog lights warning light ............. 144
Follow Me Home ........................ 43
Front airbags ............................... 113
– Front airbag driver's side .... 114
– Manually deactivating the
front airbag and side bag .... 115
– Passenger side front
airbag....................................... 114
Front ceiling light ....................... 166
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