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. Switch off all the other electrical
devices in the vehicle;
connect the other end of the cable
used for positive (+) to the positive
terminal (+) of the auxiliary battery;
disconnect one end of the cable
used for positive (+) from the positive
terminal (+) of the vehicle with flat
battery.
connect one end of the cable used
for negative (–) to the negative terminal
(–) of the auxiliary battery;
If it is often necessary to perform a
jump starting, have the vehicle battery
and the recharging system checked
by a Fiat Dealership.
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.
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;
IMPORTANT Any accessories (e.g.
mobile phones, etc.) connected to the
vehicle power sockets draw current
even if they are not used. These
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.
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.
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
JUMP STARTING
PROCEDURE
After starting the engine, remove the
cables proceeding as follows:
WARNING
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
disconnect the end of the cable
used for negative (–) from the engine
earth of the vehicle with flat battery;
145) 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
away from the battery. No smoking. Do not
cause sparks.
disconnect the other end of the
cable used for negative (–) from the
negative terminal (–) of the auxiliary
battery;
instructions given below.
Cable connection
Proceed as follows to carry out a jump
starting:
disconnect the end of the cable
used for positive (+) from the positive
terminal (+) of the auxiliary battery;
146) Remove any metal objects (e.g. rings,
watches, bracelets), that might cause an
accidental electrical contact and cause
serious injury.
connect one end of the cable used
for positive (+) to the positive terminal
(+) of the vehicle with flat battery;
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