JUMP STARTING
For versions with Start&Stop
JUMP STARTING
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In the case of emergency starting,
NEVER connect the negative lead (–) of
the auxiliary battery to negative pole
(–) of the battery, but only to an earth
point on the engine/gearbox assembly.
If after a few attempts the engine does
not start, do not persist but contact
a Fiat Dealership.
If the battery is flat, a jump starting can
be performed using the battery and
the cables of another car, or using an
auxiliary battery. In all cases, the battery
used must have a capacity equal to or
a little higher than the flat one.
Jump starting may be dangerous if
carried out incorrectly: carefully follow
the procedures described below.
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If the battery is flat, the engine may be
started using an auxiliary battery fig.
127, with the same capacity or a little
higher than the flat one.
Proceed as follows to start the car:
IMPORTANT Do not directly connect
the negative terminals of the two
IMPORTANT NOTES
batteries: sparks could ignite explosive
gas released from the battery. If the
auxiliary battery is installed on another
car, prevent accidental contact
After turning the ignition key to STOP
and having closed the driver's side
door, wait at least one minute before
disconnecting the battery and then
reconnecting the electrical supply to the
battery.
between metallic parts of the two cars.
BUMP STARTING
Do not use an auxiliary battery or any
other source of external supply with
a voltage above 12 V: the battery, the
starter, the alternator and the electrical
system of the car could be damaged.
Do not attempt jump starting if the
battery is frozen. The battery could
break and explode!
Never bump start the engine by
pushing, towing or driving downhill.
This could cause fuel to flow into the
catalytic converter and damage it
beyond repair.
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connect the positive terminals (+
mark near the terminal) of the two
batteries using a suitable lead;
with a second lead, connect the
negative terminal – of the auxiliary
battery to an earth point on
the engine or the gearbox of the car to
be started;
IMPORTANT Remember that the brake
servo and electrical power steering
system (for versions/markets, where
provided) are not active until the engine
is started. A much greater effort will
therefore be required to use the brake
pedal or turn the steering wheel.
start the engine;
when the engine has been started,
remove the leads reversing the order
above.
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