WARNING The cables of the electrical
system must be correctly reconnected
to the conventional battery, i.e. the
positive cable (+) to the positive
terminal and the negative cable (–) to
the negative terminal.
SERVICE
INFORMATION
CHARGING THE
CONVENTIONAL 12V
BATTERY
In order to ensure economical and
safe vehicle operation and to maintain
the value of your vehicle, it is of vital
importance that all maintenance work
is carried out at the proper intervals as
specified.
For optimum service life of the battery,
it is essential to maintain an adequate
state of charge.
In some circumstances, it may be
necessary to charge the battery:
when using the vehicle mainly for
short journeys
if the vehicle is to be taken off the
road for several weeks
Consult a Fiat Dealership.
The conventional battery terminals
are marked with the positive (+) and
negative (-) terminal symbols, and are
shown on the cover of the battery itself.
The battery terminals must also be
corrosion-free and firmly secured
to the terminals. If a "quick-type"
conventional battery charger is used
with the battery fitted on the car, before
connecting it disconnect both cables of
the conventional battery itself. Do not
use a "quick-type" battery charger to
provide the starting voltage.
The detailed, up-to-date service
schedule for your vehicle is available at
the Fiat Dealership.
Severe operating conditions exist if one
or more of the following circumstances
occur frequently: Cold starting, stop
and go operation, e.g. for taxis and
police vehicles, trailer operation,
mountain driving, driving on poor and
sandy road surfaces, increased air
pollution, presence of airborne sand
and high dust content, driving at
high altitude and large variations of
temperature.
WARNINGS
WARNING After setting the ignition
device to STOP and closing the driver's
door, wait at least one minute before
disconnecting the electrical supply
from the conventional battery. When
reconnecting the electrical supply to
the conventional battery, make sure
that the ignition device is in the STOP
position and the driver's door is closed.
CHARGING THE
CONVENTIONAL 12V
BATTERY USING A
BATTERY CHARGER
WARNING To charge the vehicle's
battery yourself, use only a charger
compatible with lead-acid batteries with
a nominal voltage of 12 V.
Under these severe operating
conditions, certain service work may
be required more frequently than the
regular service interval indicated in
the service display. Contact a Fiat
Dealership for customised service
schedules.
WARNING Charging should be
slow at a low ampere rating for
approximately 24 hours. Regardless
of the duration of the operation, it is
always recommended to disconnect
the battery from the device as soon as
charging is complete to avoid potential
damage.
WARNING Follow the instructions
provided by the manufacturer of the
charger. Never reverse polarities.
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