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engage the handbrake, move the

Dualogic gear lever to P (Park) or,

for versions with manual gearbox, to

neutral and bring the ignition key to

STOP;

connect the other end of the cable

used for positive (+) to the positive

terminal (+) of the auxiliary battery;

JUMP STARTING

If the battery is flat, a jump starting can

be performed using the battery and

the cables of another vehicle, or using a

booster battery.

connect one end of the cable used

for negative (–) to the negative terminal

(–) of the auxiliary battery;

switch off all the other electrical

devices in the vehicle;

Connect the other end of the cable

used for negative (–) to an engine

earth (the visible metal part of

the vehicle engine with flat battery)

away from the battery and the fuel

injection system;

if another vehicle is ready for jump

starting, park the vehicle within the

reach of the cables to be used for

starting, operate the handbrake and

make sure that the ignition is

deactivated.

IMPORTANT

When a booster battery is used, comply

with the utilisation and precaution

instructions specified by the producer.

Do not use the booster 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.

start the vehicle engine with the

auxiliary battery, let it run for a few

minutes at idling. Start the engine of the

vehicle with flat battery.

IMPORTANT Avoid contact between

the two vehicles since this could cause

a connection to earth and may result

in serious injury to any people nearby.

Cable disconnection

Do not attempt jump starting if the

battery is frozen. The battery could

break and explode!

Once the engine has been started,

remove the cables proceeding as

follows:

PROCEDURE FOR JUMP

STARTING

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

PREPARATION TO JUMP

STARTING

disconnect the end of the cable

used for negative (–) from the engine

earth of the vehicle with flat battery;

148) 149)

57) 58)

disconnect the other end of the

cable used for negative (–) from the

negative terminal (–) of the auxiliary

battery;

IMPORTANT The positive terminal (+) of

the battery is shielded by a protective

cover. Lift the cover to access the

positive terminal.

instructions given below.

Cable connection

disconnect the end of the cable

used for positive (+) from the positive

terminal (+) of the auxiliary battery;

Proceed as follows to carry out a jump

starting:

Proceed as follows:

connect one end of the cable used

for positive (+) to the positive terminal

(+) of the vehicle with flat battery;

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disconnect one end of the cable

used for positive (+) from the positive

terminal (+) of the vehicle with flat

battery;

FUEL CUT-OFF

SYSTEM

WARNING

150)

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.

This intervenes in the case of an impact

causing:

If it is often necessary to perform a

jump starting, have the vehicle battery

and the recharging system checked

by a Fiat Dealership.

the interruption of the fuel supply

with the engine consequently cutting

out;

58) Never use a fast battery-charger to

start the engine as this could damage the

electronic systems of your vehicle,

particularly the ignition and engine fuel

supply control units.

IMPORTANT Any accessories (e.g.

mobile phones, etc.) connected to the

vehicle power sockets draw current

even if they are not used. These

the automatic unlocking of the

doors;

the automatic switching on of the

interior lights

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.

the switching on of the hazard

warning lights.

IMPORTANT Carefully check the car for

fuel leaks, for instance in the engine

compartment, under the car or near the

tank area. After an impact, turn the

ignition key to STOP to prevent the

battery from running down.

WARNING

148) This procedure must be performed by

qualified personnel as incorrect actions

may cause high-intensity electrical

discharge. Furthermore, battery fluid is

poisonous and corrosive: avoid contact

with skin and eyes. Keep naked flames and

lighted cigarettes away from the battery

and do not cause sparks.

To restore the correct operation of the

car, proceed as follows:

turn the ignition key to the MAR

position;

activate the right direction indicator;

deactivate the right direction

indicator;

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

watches, bracelets), that might cause an

accidental electrical contact and cause

serious injury.

activate the left direction indicator;

deactivate the left direction indicator;

activate the right direction indicator;

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