BATTERY
161) 162) 163)
64)
4)
The battery does not require the
electrolyte to be topped up with distilled
water.
A periodic check carried out at a Fiat
Dealership is, however, necessary to
check efficiency.
Replacing the battery
If necessary, replace the battery with
another original battery with the same
specifications. Follow the battery
Manufacturer’s instructions for
maintenance.
USEFUL ADVICE FOR
EXTENDING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
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 car, ensure that
the doors, tailgate and bonnet are
closed properly, to prevent any lights
from remaining on inside the
passenger's compartment;
switch off all roof lights inside the car:
the car 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 cable.
If, after purchasing the vehicle, you wish
to install electrical accessories which
require permanent electrical supply (e.g.
alarm, etc.) or accessories which
influence the electrical supply
requirements, contact a Fiat Dealership,
whose qualified staff will evaluate the
overall electrical consumption.
65)
IMPORTANT After the battery is
disconnected, the steering must be
initialised. The
warning light on the
instrument panel (or symbol on the
display) switches on to indicate this. To
carry out this procedure, simply turn the
steering wheel all the way from one end
to the other or drive in a straight line for
about a hundred metres.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 "Vehicle inactivity"
paragraph in "Starting and driving"
chapter if the vehicle is left parked for a
long time.
WARNING
153)Never smoke while working in the
engine compartment: gas and inflammable
vapours may be present, with the risk of
fire.
154)Be very careful when working in the
engine compartment when the engine is
hot: you may get burned. Do not get too
close to the radiator cooling fan: the
electric fan may start; danger of injury.
Scarves, ties and other loose clothing
might be pulled by moving parts.
155)If the engine oil is being topped up,
wait for the engine to cool down before
loosening the filler cap, particularly for
vehicles with aluminium cap (where
provided). WARNING: risk of burns!
156)The cooling system is pressurised. If
the cap needs replacing, do so with
another original or the effectiveness of the
system may be compromised. Do not
remove the reservoir plug when the engine
is hot: you risk scalding yourself.
175
INDEX
ABS (system)...............69
Active safety systems...........69
AdBlue (additive top-up
procedure)...............120
AdBlue® (UREA) additive for
diesel emissions...........124
Airbag....................97
Front airbags..............97
Side airbags.............101
Automatic climate control
system..................29
Automatic light control..........20
Automatic transmission.....107 ,150
AUX source................230
Battery..................175
Battery recharging............177
Bodywork (cleaning and
maintenance).............182
Bonnet....................32
Boot.....................34
Brake lights (bulb replacement). . . .131
Brakes...................182
Carrying children safely.........85
Changing a wheel............139
Checking levels..............165
Child protection systems........85
Child safety device............13
Climate control system..........26CO2 emissions..............209
Control buttons............46,48
Control panel and on-board
instruments...............41
Cornering lights..............21
Courtesy lights...............22
Daytime running lights (DRL)......20
Daytime running lights (DRL) (bulb
replacement)..............130
Demanding use of the car.......164
Dimensions................197
Dipped headlights.............20
Dipped headlights (bulb
replacement)..............129
Direction indicators............22
Display....................46
Doors.....................12
Driving assistance systems.......72
DTC (system)................69
Electric power steering.........33
Electric windows..............31
Electronic Cruise Control........112
Emergency starting...........146
Engine...................189
marking................188
Engine compartment..........165
Engine compartment (washing). . . .183
Engine oil (consumption)........174
Engine oil (level check).........174EOBD system...............50
ERM (system)................71
ESC (system)................69
External lights...............20
Fiat Code (system)............12
Fix&Go kit.................143
Fluids and lubricants..........204
Fog lights..................21
Fog lights (bulb replacement).....129
Front ceiling light..............23
Front seat electric heating........15
Front seats (manual adjustments) . . .14
Fuel consumption............209
Fuel cut-off system...........148
Full Brake Control (system).......72
Fuse boxes................133
Fuses (replacement)...........133
GSI (Gear Shift Indicator)........46
Hazard warning lights.........126
Emergency braking.........126
Headlight alignment adjustment....22
Headlight alignment corrector.....22
Headlights (cleaning)..........183
Headrests..................17
HHC (system)................70
i-Size child restraint systems......91
Identification data
chassis marking...........187
engine marking............188
identification data plate.......187
Ignition device...............11
Important information and
recommendations..........237
Interior lights................23
Interiors (cleaning)............184
ISOFIX child restraint system
(installation)...............89
iTPMS (indirect Tyre Pressure
Monitoring System)..........76
Jump starting..............146
Key removal (automatic
transmission).............150
Keys.....................10
key with remote control.......10
Lever release
(automatic transmission)......150
Lifting the vehicle.............180
Light bulbs
Bulbs types..............127
Luggage compartment
(extension)................15
Main beam headlights..........22
Main beam headlights
(changing a bulb)...........130
Main menu...............47,48
Manual climate control..........27
Manual transmission..........106
Mopar Connect.............235Multi-functional display - Right
hand drive version...........44
Multi-Functional Reconfigurable
Display - Right hand drive
version..................45
Multifunction display...........41
Number plate lights
(bulb replacement)..........132
Occupant protection systems.....79
Official type approvals.........236
Paintwork (cleaning and
maintenance).............182
Parking Brake...............105
Parking lights................21
Parking sensors.............114
Parking the vehicle...........105
Passenger compartment air
diffusers.................26
Passive/active safety
(LPG system)..............36
PBA (system)................70
Performance (top speed)........208
Periodic checks
(scheduled servicing)........164
Pre-tensioners...............83
Load limiters..............84
Prescriptions for handling the
vehicle at the end of its life.....210
Rain sensor................25
Rear direction indicators
(bulb replacement)..........131Rear power socket............35
Rear seats..................15
Rear side lights (bulb
replacement)..............131
Rear view camera............116
Rear View Camera............116
Rear view mirrors.............19
Reconfigurable Multifunction
Display..................42
Refuelling.................200
Refuelling procedure..........120
Emergency refuelling........122
Refuelling the vehicle..........119
Replacing a bulb.............126
Replacing an external bulb......129
Rims and tyres (dimensions)......192
Saving fuel................118
SBR (Seat Belt Reminder)........81
SBR (Seat Belt Reminder)
system..................81
Scheduled servicing...........154
Screen wiper/washer...........24
Smart washing function.......24
Seat belts..................79
Seats.....................14
Service schedule.............155
Servicing procedures..........178
Side bag..................101
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