Cable disconnection
FUEL CUT-OFF
SYSTEM
WARNING
Once the engine has been started,
remove the cables proceeding as
follows:
151)
149) This starting procedure must be
performed by expert personnel because
incorrect actions could cause electrical
discharge of considerable intensity.
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.
This intervenes in the case of an impact
causing:
disconnect the end of the cable
used for negative (–) from the engine
earth of the car with flat battery;
the interruption of the fuel supply
with the engine consequently cutting
out;
disconnect the other end of the
cable used for negative (–) from the
negative terminal (–) of the auxiliary
battery;
the automatic unlocking of the
doors;
150) Remove any metal objects (e.g. rings,
watches, bracelets), that might cause an
accidental electrical contact and cause
serious injury.
turning on the lights inside the car;
disconnect the end of the cable
used for positive (+) from the positive
terminal (+) of the auxiliary battery;
the switching on of the hazard
warning lights.
disconnect one end of the cable
used for positive (+) from the positive
terminal (+) of the car with flat battery.
If it is often necessary to perform a
jump starting, have the car battery and
the recharging system checked by a
Fiat Dealership.
NOTE Carefully check the vehicle for
fuel leaks, for instance in the engine
compartment, under the vehicle or near
the tank area. After an impact, turn
the ignition key to STOP to prevent the
battery from running down.
WARNING
56) 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.
To restore the correct operation of the
vehicle, proceed as follows:
IMPORTANT Any accessories (e.g.
mobile phones, etc.) connected to the
vehicle power sockets draw current
even if they are not used. These
57) 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.
turn the ignition key to the MAR
position;
activate the right direction indicator;
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.
deactivate the right direction
indicator;
activate the left direction indicator;
deactivate the left direction indicator;
activate the right direction indicator;
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