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Cable disconnection
Once the engine has been started,
remove the cables proceeding as
follows:
disconnect the end of the cable
used for negative (–) from the engine
earth of the car with flat battery;
disconnect the other end of the
cable used for negative (–) from the
negative terminal (–) of the auxiliary
battery;
disconnect the end of the cable
used for positive (+) from the positive
terminal (+) of the auxiliary battery;
disconnect one end of the cable
used for positive (+) from the positive
terminal (+) of the car with flat battery.
If it is often necessary to perform a
jump starting, have the car battery and
the recharging system checked by a
Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT Any accessories (e.g.
mobile phones, etc.) connected to the
vehicle power sockets draw current
even if they are not used. These
devices, if left connected too much time
with engine off, may cause the battery
to drain with following reduction of
its life and/or failure to start the engine.
WARNING
151)This starting procedure must be
performed by expert personnel because
incorrect actions could cause electrical
discharge of considerable intensity.
Furthermore, battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive: avoid contact with skin and
eyes. Keep naked flames and lighted
cigarettes away from the battery and do
not cause sparks.
152)Remove any metal objects (e.g. rings,
watches, bracelets), that might cause an
accidental electrical contact and cause
serious injury.
WARNING
56)Do not connect the cable to the
negative terminal (–) of the flat battery. The
following spark could lead to battery
explosion and cause serious harm. Only
use the specific earth point; do not use any
other exposed metallic part.
57)Never use a fast battery-charger to
start the engine as this could damage the
electronic systems of your vehicle,
particularly the ignition and engine fuel
supply control units.
FUEL CUT-OFF
SYSTEM
153)
This intervenes in the case of an impact
causing:
the interruption of the fuel supply
with the engine consequently cutting
out;
the automatic unlocking of the
doors;
turning on the lights inside the car;
the switching on of the hazard
warning lights.
NOTE Carefully check the vehicle for
fuel leaks, for instance in the engine
compartment, under the vehicle or near
the tank area. After an impact, turn
the ignition key to STOP to prevent the
battery from running down.
To restore the correct operation of the
vehicle, proceed as follows:
turn the ignition key to the MAR
position;
activate the right direction indicator;
deactivate the right direction
indicator;
activate the left direction indicator;
deactivate the left direction indicator;
activate the right direction indicator;
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IN AN EMERGENCY
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BATTERY
RECHARGING
159) 160)
NOTE After turning the ignition key to
STOP and having closed the driver's
side door, wait at least one minute
before disconnecting and then
reconnecting the electrical supply to the
battery.
IMPORTANT Charging should be slow
at a low ampere rating for
approximately 24 hours. Charging for a
longer time may damage the battery.
IMPORTANT The cables of the
electrical system must be correctly
reconnected to the battery, i.e. the
positive cable (+) to the positive
terminal and the negative cable (–) to
the negative terminal. The battery
terminals are marked with the positive
(+) and negative (–) symbols, and are
shown on the battery cover. The battery
terminals must also be corrosion-free.IMPORTANT If a "quick-type" battery
charger is used with the battery fitted
on the vehicle, before connecting it
disconnect both cables of the battery
itself. Do not use a "quick-type" battery
charger to provide the starting voltage.
NOTE The battery recharging
procedure is given as information only.
You are advised to contact a Fiat
Dealership to have this operation
carried out.
VERSIONS WITHOUT
START&STOP SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To recharge, proceed as follows:
disconnect the terminal from the
negative battery pole;
connect the charger cables to the
battery terminals, observing the polarity;
turn on the battery charger;
when it is recharged, turn the
charger off before disconnecting it from
the battery;
reconnect the terminal to the
negative battery pole.VERSIONS WITH
START&STOP SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To recharge, proceed as follows:
disconnect the connector A fig. 127
(pressing the button B) from the sensor
C monitoring the battery conditions,
on the negative pole D of the battery;
connect the positive cable of the
battery charger to the positive battery
pole E and the negative cable to the
terminal of sensor D;
turn on the battery charger. At the
end of the charging process, switch the
battery charger off;
after having disconnected the
charging device, reconnect the
connector A to the sensor C.
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INDEX
A
BS (system).......................60
Active safety systems................60
Airbag..............................85
ASR (system).......................61
Battery
recharging.....................139
Bonnet.............................25
Boot................................27
CBC system.......................66
Checking levels....................141
Child restraint systems...............75
Cleaning and maintenance
bodywork......................148
car interior.....................149
Climate control system..............21
CO2 emissions....................183
Control panel and on-board
instruments..................36-212
D.R.L. (daytime running lights).......17
Dashboard...........................8
Daytime running lights (DRL)
"Daytime Running Lights"........17
Dimensions........................165
Dipped headlights
control..........................17
Dipped/main beam headlights
(bulb replacement)...............110Direction indicators
control..........................17
Direction indicators (changing a
bulb)............................110
Display.............................37
Doors...............................11
door locking/unlocking...........11
Driving assistance systems..........66
Dualdrive electric power steering.....98
Dualogic transmission...............96
ECO function.......................99
Electric windows....................25
Engine.............................152
Engine compartment...............141
ESC (system).......................60
Exterior lights.......................16
Fiat CODE (system).................10
Fix&Go kit.........................120
Fluids and lubricants...............177
Fog lights (bulb replacement).......111
Follow me home (device)............17
Front airbags........................85
Front ceiling light....................18
Front/rear fog lights..................18
Fuel consumption..................181
Fuel cut-off system.................124
Fuses (replacement)................114
Gear Shift Indicator.................37
Handbrake.........................94Hazard warning lights..............108
HBA (system).......................61
Head restraints......................14
HH (system).........................60
Ignition device......................10
Important information and
recommendations...............214
Instrument panel...................211
Interior lights........................18
Interiors (cleaning)..................149
iTPMS..............................67
Jump starting.....................123
Keys................................9
key with remote control...........9
Mechanical key...................9
Lifting the vehicle..................147
Main beam headlights
control..........................17
Manual transmission.................95
Mode selector.......................97
Number plate lights (bulb
replacement)....................113
Occupant protection systems.......70
Official type approvals..............210
Parking lights.......................17
Parking sensors....................101
Performance (top speed)...........180
Pre-tensioners......................73