Operation Manual

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REPLACING THE
BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with a
genuine 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.
CAR INACTIVITY
(CARS EQUIPPED WITH
START&STOP SYSTEM)
In the event of vehicle inactivity
(or if the battery is replaced), special
attention must be paid to the
disconnection of the battery power
supply.
WINDSCREEN/REAR
WINDOW WASHER
FLUID
38) 22)
Use a mixture of water and
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC35 fluid,
in the following concentrations:
❒ 30% TUTELA PROFESSIONAL
SC35 and 70% water in summer.
❒ 50% TUTELA PROFESSIONAL
SC35 and 50% water in winter.
BRAKE FLUID
38) 22)
The fluid level in the reservoir must not
exceed the MAX mark.
IMPORTANT Brake fluid is hygroscopic
(i.e. it absorbs moisture). For this
reason, if the vehicle is mainly used in
areas with a high degree of
atmospheric humidity, the fluid should
be replaced at more frequent intervals
than specified in the
“Scheduled Servicing Plan”.
BATTERY
19) 38) 24) 3)
The car is fitted with a
low-maintenance battery: no
electrolyte top-ups with distilled water
are needed in standard conditions
of use.
INSPECTING THE
CHARGE AND THE
ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
The operations must be carried out as
described in this Owner Handbook
only by specialised personnel.
Topping must be carried out by
specialised personnel at a Fiat
Dealership.