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provided) or electrical system of the

car could be damaged. Do not attempt

jump starting if the conventional battery

is frozen. The conventional battery

could break or explode!

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foreign bodies from the tyre. Do not let the

compressor turned on for more than 20

consecutive minutes - overheating hazard.

149) The compressor in the kit MAY NOT

BE USED for purposes other than tyre

repair.

150) 151) 152)

WARNING If the procedure below is

carried out incorrectly, it can cause

severe injury to people or damage the

recharging system of one or both cars.

Carefully follow the instructions given

below.

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150) 151) 152)

49) 50)

IMPORTANT

48) The sealant fluid is effective with

external temperatures from -40°C to

+50°C. The sealant fluid has an expiry date

and must be replaced periodically. It is

possible to repair tyres with damage on

the tread up to a maximum diameter of

6 mm. Show the cartridge and the label to

the personnel who must handle the tyre

treated with the TireKit.

If the traditional battery is flat, it is

possible to start the engine using an

auxiliary battery with the same capacity

or a little higher than the flat one.

To start, proceed as follows in the

numerical order shown in fig. 161:

connect the positive terminals (+

mark near the terminal) of the two

traditional batteries using a suitable

lead;

with a second cable, connect

the negative terminal (–) of the

supplementary battery to an earth point

on the engine or gearbox of the car to

be started as shown in fig. 161;

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.

WARNING The positive terminal (+) of

the conventional battery is shielded

by a protective cover. Lift the cover to

access the positive terminal.

Proceed as follows:

engage the handbrake, shift the gear

lever into neutral and turn the ignition

key to the STOP position;

switch off all the other electrical

devices in the car;

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.

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If the conventional battery is flat, jump

starting can be performed using cables

and the conventional battery of another

car, or using a supplementary lead

battery.

Jump starting may be dangerous if

carried out incorrectly: carefully follow

the procedures described below.

WARNINGS

Do not use the auxiliary battery or

any other external power source

with a voltage higher than 12 V:

the conventional battery, starter (for

versions/markets, where provided),

alternator (for versions/markets, where

WARNING Avoid contact between the

two vehicles since this could cause a

connection to earth and may result in

serious injury to any people nearby.

start the engine;

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car power sockets draw current even if

they are not used. These devices, if left

connected too much time with engine

off, may cause the conventional battery

to drain with following reduction of its

life and/or failure to start the engine.

when the engine has been started,

remove the leads reversing the order

above.

Sparks could ignite explosive gas

released from the traditional battery. If

the supplementary battery is installed

on another car, prevent accidental

contact between metal parts of the two

cars.

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Cable disconnection

Never, under any circumstances, jump

start the engine by pushing, towing or

coasting downhill.

Once the engine has been started,

remove the cables proceeding as

follows:

disconnect the end of the cable used

for negative (-) from the engine earth

of the vehicle with flat conventional

battery.

disconnect the other end of the cable

used for negative (–) from the negative

terminal (–) of the supplementary

battery;

WARNING Remember that the brake

servo and electric power steering are

not active until the engine is started.

A much greater effort will therefore be

required to use the brake pedal or turn

the steering wheel.

disconnect the end of the cable

used for positive (+) from the positive

terminal (+) of the supplementary

battery;

disconnect one end of the cable

used for positive (+) from the positive

terminal (+) of the car with flat

conventional battery.

WARNING

161

F1D0830

150) This starting procedure must be

performed by expert personnel because

incorrect actions could cause electrical

discharge of considerable intensity.

Furthermore, conventional battery fluid is

poisonous and corrosive: avoid contact

with skin and eyes. Keep naked flames

and lighted cigarettes away from the

conventional battery and do not cause

sparks.

For versions with Start&Stop system,

in case of starting by booster battery,

refer to the “Start&Stop system”

paragraph in the “Starting and driving”

section.

If it is often necessary to perform

a jump starting, have the car's

conventional battery and the recharging

system checked by a Fiat Dealership.

If after a few attempts the engine does

not start, do not persist but contact a

Fiat Dealership.

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

watches, bracelets), that might cause an

accidental electrical contact and cause

serious injury.

WARNING Any accessories (e.g.

mobile phones, etc.) connected to the

WARNING Do not directly connect the

negative terminals of the two batteries.

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activate the left direction indicator;

deactivate the left direction indicator;

turn the ignition key to STOP and

then to MAR.

FUEL CUT-OFF

SYSTEM

152) Do not connect the cable to the

negative terminal (-) of the flat conventional

battery. The following spark could lead to

conventional battery explosion and cause

serious harm. Only use the specific earth

point; do not use any other exposed

metallic part.

153)

This intervenes in the case of a collision

causing:

LPG versions (where provided): in

the event of an impact, petrol supply

is immediately cut-off, the LPG safety

valves are closed and the injection is

interrupted, switching off the engine.

the interruption of the fuel supply with

the engine consequently cutting out;

the automatic unlocking of the doors;

turning on the lights inside the car;

the switching on of the hazard

warning lights;

automatic disconnection of the

auxiliary battery from the electrical

system.

IMPORTANT

49) Do not start the car by connecting

the supplementary battery to the auxiliary

lithium battery for the hybrid system under

the front left seat, but connect it to the

battery in the engine compartment only.

50) Never use a fast conventional battery

charger to jump start the engine as this

could damage the electronic systems,

particularly the engine ignition and fuel

supply control units.

WARNING (for the 1.0 FireFly Hybrid

versions) The auxiliary lithium battery

can only be reconnected to the

electrical system by a Fiat Dealership.

NOTE Carefully check the car for

fuel leaks, for instance in the engine

compartment, under the car or near

the tank area. After a collision, turn the

ignition key to STOP to prevent the

conventional battery from running

down.

WARNING

153) 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.

To restore the correct operation of the

vehicle, proceed as follows:

turn the ignition key to the MAR

position;

activate the right direction indicator;

deactivate the right direction

indicator;

activate the left direction indicator;

deactivate the left direction indicator;

activate the right direction indicator;

deactivate the right direction

indicator;

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