IMPORTANT The cables of the
VERSIONS WITH
START&STOP SYSTEM
BATTERY
RECHARGING
electrical system must be correctly
reconnected to the battery, i.e. the
positive cable (+) to the positive
To recharge, proceed as follows:
IMPORTANT
terminal and the negative cable (–) to
the negative terminal. The battery
terminals are marked with the positive
(+) and negative (–) symbols, and are
shown on the battery cover. The battery
terminals must also be corrosion-free
and firmly secured to the terminals. If a
"quick-type" battery charger is used
with the battery fitted on the vehicle,
before connecting it disconnect both
cables of the battery itself. Do not use a
"quick-type" battery charger to provide
the starting voltage.
IMPORTANT The battery recharging
procedure is given as information only.
To carry out this operation contact a
Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT After setting the ignition
device to STOP and having closed the
driver side door, wait at least one
minute before disconnecting the
electrical supply from the battery. When
reconnecting the electrical supply to
the battery, make sure that the ignition
device is in the STOP position and
the driver side door is closed.
VERSIONS WITHOUT
START&STOP SYSTEM
To recharge, proceed as follows:
IMPORTANT Charging should be slow
at a low ampere rating for
❒ disconnect the terminal from the
negative battery pole;
approximately 24 hours. Charging for a
longer time may damage the battery.
❒ connect the charger cables to the
battery terminals, observing the polarity;
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❒ disconnect the connector A fig. 154
(pressing the button B) from the sensor
C monitoring the battery conditions,
on the negative pole (–) D of the
battery;
❒ turn on the charger;
❒ when it is recharged, turn the charger
off before disconnecting it from the
battery;
❒ reconnect the negative battery
terminal.
❒ connect the positive cable (+) of the
battery charger to the positive battery
terminal E and the negative cable (–) to
sensor terminal D as shown;
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