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147) You must always indicate that the tyre

was repaired using the Fix&Go automatic

kit. Give the leaflet to the technicians who

will be handling the tyre that was treated

using the Fix&Go automatic kit.

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55) In the event of a puncture caused by

foreign bodies, the kit may be used to

repair tyres showing damage on the tread

or shoulder up to max. 4 mm diameter.

56)

148) Repair is not possible if the wheel rim

is damaged (tread is deformed, causing

air to escape). Do not remove foreign

bodies (screws or nails) from the tyre.

If the battery is flat, a jump starting can

be performed using the battery and

the cables of another vehicle, 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.

149) Do not operate the compressor for

longer than 20 minutes consecutively. Risk

of overheating. The Fix&Go automatic kit

is not suitable for definitive repairs, so

the repaired tyres may only be used

temporarily.

WARNING

3) Dispose of the bottle and the sealant

properly. Dispose of the components

in compliance with national and local

regulations.

IMPORTANT

150) The bottle contains ethylene glycol

and latex: it may cause an allergic reaction.

It is harmful if swallowed. It is irritant for

the eyes. It may cause sensitisation if

inhaled or on contact. Avoid contact with

eyes, skin and clothes. In the case of

contact, wash immediately with plenty of

water. In the event that it is swallowed, do

not induce vomiting. Rinse out your mouth,

drink large quantities of water and seek

immediate medical attention. Keep out of

the reach of children. The product must

not be used by asthmatics. Do not inhale

the vapours during insertion and suction.

Call a doctor immediately if allergic

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 vehicle could be

damaged.

Do not attempt jump starting if the

battery is frozen. The battery could

break and explode!

JUMP STARTING

The vehicle battery is located in the

engine compartment, behind the left

light cluster.

reactions are noted. Store the bottle in its

proper compartment, away from sources

of heat. The sealant has an expiry date.

Replace the cylinder containing the sealant

after the expiry date.

151) 152) 153) 154)

IMPORTANT The positive terminal (+) of

the battery is shielded by a protective

element. Raise it to access the terminal.

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Proceed as follows:

❒ connect one end of the cable used

for negative (–) to the negative terminal

(–) of the auxiliary battery;

If it is often necessary to perform an

emergency starting, have the vehicle

battery and the recharging system

checked by a Fiat Dealership.

❒ operate the parking brake, move the

lever to P (Park), for versions equipped

with automatic transmission, or neutral,

for versions with manual gearbox,

IMPORTANT Any accessories (e.g.

mobile phones, etc.) connected to the

vehicle power sockets, draw current

even if they are not used. These

then set the ignition device to STOP;

❒ switch off all the other electrical

appliances in the vehicle;

❒ should you be using the battery of

another vehicle, park the other vehicle

within the range of the cables used

for the connection, operate the parking

brake and ensure that its ignition is

off.

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.

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134

❒ Connect the other end of the cable

used for negative (–) to an engine earth

(a visible metal part of the engine

or gearbox/transmission of the vehicle

with flat battery) away from the battery

and the fuel injection system;

WARNING

IMPORTANT If the procedure below is

carried out incorrectly, it can cause

severe injury to people or damage the

recharging system of one or both

vehicles. Carefully follow the

151) Before opening the bonnet, make

sure that the engine is off and that the

ignition key is in the STOP position. Follow

the indications on the plate underneath

the bonnet. We recommend that you

remove the key from the ignition if other

people remain in the vehicle. The vehicle

should always be left after the key has

been removed or turned to the STOP

position. During refuelling, make sure that

the engine is off (and that the ignition key is

in the STOP position).

instructions given below.

❒ start the vehicle engine with the

auxiliary battery, let it run for a

Cable connection

few minutes at idling. Start the engine

of the vehicle with flat battery.

57)

Proceed as follows to carry out bump

starting fig. 134:

Cable disconnection.

Once the engine is started, remove the

leads, reversing the order above.

If after a few attempts the engine does

not start, do not persist but contact

a Fiat Dealership.

❒ connect one end of the cable used

for positive (+) to the positive terminal

(+) of the vehicle with flat battery;

152) Do not get too close to the radiator

cooling fan: the electric fan may start;

danger of injury. Scarves, ties and other

loose clothing may be pulled by moving

parts.

❒ connect the other end of the cable

used for positive (+) to the positive

terminal (+) of the auxiliary battery;

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153) Remove any metal objects (e.g. rings,

watches, bracelets), that might cause an

accidental electrical contact and cause

serious injury.

FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM

RESET

FUEL CUT-OFF

SYSTEM

To restore correct operation of the

vehicle, carry out the following

procedure (this procedure must be

started and completed within less than

1 minute):

154) Batteries contain acid which may burn

skin and eyes. Batteries produce

hydrogen, which is easily flammable and

explosive. Therefore, keep away flames or

devices which may cause sparks.

DESCRIPTION

This intervenes in the case of an impact

causing:

❒ the interruption of the fuel supply with

the engine consequently switching off;

155)

WARNING

❒ the automatic unlocking of the doors;

Operations to be carried out

❒ turning on of the lights inside the

vehicle;

With direction indicator lever in neutral

position, bring the ignition device to STOP

56) Never use a fast battery-charger to

start the engine as this could damage the

electronic systems of your vehicle,

particularly the ignition and fuel supply

control units.

❒ deactivation of climate control system

ventilation;

Bring the ignition device to MAR

Activate the right direction indicator

Activate the left direction indicator

Activate the right direction indicator

Activate the left direction indicator

Deactivate the left direction indicator

Bring the ignition device to STOP

Bring the ignition device to MAR

❒ switching on of the hazard warning

lights (to deactivate the lights press the

button on the dashboard).

57) 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.

On some versions, the intervention of

the system is indicated by a message

shown on the display. In the same way,

a dedicated message on the display

warns the driver if system operation is

compromised.

IMPORTANT Carefully check the vehicle

for fuel leaks, for instance in the engine

compartment, under the vehicle or

near the tank area. After a collision,

bring the ignition device to STOP to

prevent the battery from running down.

WARNING

155) If, after an impact, you smell fuel or

notice leaks from the fuel system, do

not reactivate the system to avoid the risk

of fire.

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