Owner manual

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SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
IN AN
EMERGENCY
IF THE BATTERY IS FLAT
WARNING The battery charging procedure is
described only for information purposes. This
operation should be carried out by Fiat Dealership.
Charging should be slow at low amp rating for 24
hours. Charging for a longer time may damage the
battery.
Charge the battery as follows:
❒ disconnect battery negative terminal;
❒ connect the charger cables to the battery
terminals, observing the poles;
❒ turn on the charger;
❒ when you have finished, turn the charger off before
disconnecting the battery;
❒ reconnect battery negative terminal.
WARNING If the vehicle is fitted with alarm system,
turn it off with the remote control (see “Alarm” in the
“Dashboard and controls” chapter).
WARNING
The liquid in the battery is poisonous and corrosive. Do not let it touch the skin or
eyes. Recharging the battery should be done in a well ventilated area away from
naked flames or possible sources of sparks: explosion and fire risk.
WARNING
Do not attempt to recharge a frozen battery. Thaw it first, otherwise it could
explode. If the battery froze, make sure the internal elements are not broken
(short-circuit risk) and that the casing is not cracked (risk of spilling the poisonous
and corrosive fluid).