Get In the event of a breakdown Guide for Fiat Scudo Van Third Generation (2022-2025)

In the event of a breakdown

2.0 BlueHDi engines

Warning triangle

This reﬂective and dismantlable device is to be

installed on the side of the road when a vehicle

is broken down or damaged.

Running out of fuel

(Diesel)

With Diesel engines, the fuel system must be

primed if you run out of fuel.

► Switch on the ignition (without starting the

engine).

► Wait around 6 seconds and switch oﬀ the

ignition.

Before getting out of the vehicle

Turn on the hazard warning lamps, then

put on the safety vest to assemble and install

the triangle.

Before starting to prime the system, it is

essential to put at least 5 litres of Diesel into the

fuel tank.

► Repeat the operation 10 times.

► Operate the starter motor to start the engine.

If the engine does not start at the ﬁrst attempt,

do not keep trying, but restart the procedure.

For more information on Refuelling and

on Misfuel prevention (Diesel), refer to

the corresponding section.

2.0 HDi engines

Assembling and placing the

triangle

► Open the bonnet and then, if necessary,

unclip the cover to access the priming pump.

► Loosen the degassing bolt.

For non-BlueHDi versions, the fuel system

components are located in the engine

compartment; this may be under a removable

cover.

► Operate the priming pump until fuel

appears in the transparent tube.

► Retighten the degassing bolt.

► Operate the starter motor until the engine

starts (if the engine does not start at the ﬁrst

attempt, wait around 15 seconds before trying

again).

For more information on the Engine

compartment, in particular the location

of these components under the bonnet, refer

to the corresponding section.

► If the engine does not start after a few

attempts, operate the priming pump again, then

the starter motor.

► Put the cover back in place and clip it in, then

close the bonnet.

1.5 BlueHDi engines

► Switch on the ignition (without starting the

engine).

► Wait around 1 minute and switch oﬀ the

ignition.

For versions supplied with a triangle as original

equipment, refer to the illustration above.

For other versions, refer to the assembly

instructions provided with the triangle.

► Put the triangle in place behind the vehicle,

as required by local legislation.

► Operate the starter motor to start the engine.

If the engine does not start at the ﬁrst attempt,

do not keep trying, but restart the procedure.

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In the event of a breakdown

As a safety measure, bars 1 and 2

prevent the box escaping from its

housing, if it is not correctly secured.

► Then, lift the box upwards to take it past bar

2.

Tool box

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Access the tools

Access

Removing and opening

► Unclip ﬁxings B on the cover, then open it for

access to the tools.

Storage

► Reﬁt the cover on the box and clip ﬁxings B.

► Press latches A and slide them inwards to

release the box.

The tool box is located under the left-hand front

seat.

► To take it past bar 1, raise the box slightly

then pull it as far as it will go.

► Position the box with the front inclined

upwards.

► To take it past bar 2, push the box in and

down.

► To take it past bar 1, raise the box slightly

then push it fully in.

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In the event of a breakdown

List of tools

Composition of the kit

These tools are speciﬁc to the vehicle and may

vary according to the level of equipment. Do not

use them for any other purpose.

► Once the box is fully home in its housing,

push it against the ﬂoor carpet then slide latches

A outwards to secure it.

Pull on the box to check that it is secure

in its housing.

A. "Repair" or "Inﬂation" position selector.

B. On I/oﬀ O switch.

C. Deﬂation button.

1. 12 V compressor.

D. Pressure gauge (in bars and psi).

Temporary puncture

repair kit

Made up of a compressor and a sealant

cartridge, it allows you to carry out a temporary

repair of the tyre so that you can drive to the

nearest garage.

Contains a sealant cartridge for the

temporary repair of a tyre and can also be

used for adjusting tyre pressures.

2. Towing eye.

For more information on Towing, please

refer to the corresponding section.

It is designed to repair most punctures located

on the tyre tread.

Tyre inﬂation pressures are indicated on

this label.

For more information on Identiﬁcation

markings, particularly this label, refer to the

corresponding section.

Access to the kit

This kit is stowed in a tool box.

For more information on the Tool box,

refer to the corresponding section.

E. Compartment housing a cable with an

adaptor for a 12 V socket.

F. Sealant cartridge.

G. White pipe with cap for repair and inﬂation.

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2.0 bars. The sealant product is injected under

pressure into the tyre; do not disconnect the

pipe from the valve during this operation (risk of

blowback).

H. Speed limit sticker.

The vehicle's electrical system allows the

connection of the compressor for long

enough to inﬂate a tyre after a puncture

repair.

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If after approximately seven minutes this

pressure is not reached, this indicates

that the tyre is not repairable; contact a Fiat

Dealership or a qualiﬁed workshop for

assistance.

Only use the two 12 V sockets, located at the

front, to connect your compressor.

Repair and sealing

procedure

► Park the vehicle without obstructing any

traﬃc and apply the parking brake.

► Follow the safety instructions (hazard

warning lamps, warning triangle, wearing high

visibility vest, etc.) according to the legislation in

force in the country where you are driving.

► Switch oﬀ the ignition.

► Remove the kit and screw the cap back on

the white pipe. Take care to avoid contaminating

the vehicle with traces of ﬂuid. Keep the kit to

hand.

► Uncoil the white pipe G fully.

► Unscrew the cap from the white pipe.

► Connect the white pipe to the valve of the

tyre to be repaired.

► Connect the compressor's electrical plug to

the vehicle's 12 V socket.

Take care, the sealant product is harmful

if swallowed and causes irritation to the

eyes.

Keep this product out of the reach of children.

The use-by date of the ﬂuid is marked on the

bottle.

After use, do not discard the bottle in

standard waste, take it to a Fiat Dealership or

an authorised waste disposal site.

Do not forget to obtain a new bottle of

sealant, available from a Fiat Dealership or a

qualiﬁed workshop.

► Aﬃx the speed limit sticker.

The speed limit sticker must be secured

to the interior of the vehicle in the driver's

ﬁeld of vision, to remind you that a wheel is in

temporary use.

► Turn the selector A to the "Repair"

position.

► Check that switch B is in position "O".

Avoid removing any foreign bodies which

have penetrated the tyre.

► Start the vehicle and leave the engine

running.

Do not start the compressor before

connecting the white pipe to the tyre

valve: the sealant product would be expelled

through the pipe.

► Switch on the compressor by moving switch

B to position I until the tyre pressure reaches

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► Connect the white pipe to the valve on the

repaired tyre.

► Reconnect the compressor's electric plug to

the vehicle's 12 V socket.

► Start the vehicle and leave the engine

running.

If after approximately 7 minutes the

required pressure is not reached, this

indicates that the tyre is irreparably damaged;

contact a Fiat Dealership or a qualiﬁed

workshop for assistance.

Do not drive more than 125 miles (200

km) with a repaired tyre; see a Fiat

Dealership or a qualiﬁed workshop to have

the tyre changed.

Go to a Fiat Dealership or a qualiﬁed

workshop as soon as possible.

You must tell the technician that the kit has

been used. After inspection, the technician

will advise you on whether the tyre can be

repaired or if it must be replaced.

► Drive immediately for approximately three

miles (ﬁve kilometres), at reduced speed

(between 12 and 37 mph (20 and 60 km/h)), to

plug the puncture.

► Stop to check the repair and measure the

tyre pressure using the kit.

Should the pressure of one or more tyres

be adjusted, it is necessary to reinitialise

the under-inﬂation detection system.

► Adjust the tyre pressure using the

compressor (to inﬂate: set switch B to position

"I"; to deﬂate: set switch B to position "O" and

press button C), according to the vehicle's tyre

pressure label located by the driver's door.

A subsequent loss of pressure indicates that the

puncture has not been fully sealed; contact a

Fiat Dealership or a qualiﬁed workshop to have

your vehicle repaired.

For more information on Tyre under-inﬂation

detection, refer to the corresponding section.

Inﬂating, adjusting and

checking tyre pressures

Removing the pipe and

cartridge

► Remove the kit and stow it.

► Drive at reduced speed (50 mph

(80 km/h) max.), limiting the distance

travelled to approximately 125 miles

(200 km).

The compressor can also be used,

without injecting sealant, to check and

adjust the tyre pressures.

► Turn selector A to the "Inﬂation"

position.

► Uncoil the white pipe G fully.

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► Turn the pipe assembly 2 to the left until it

comes into contact with the unit.

Do not forget to obtain a new cartridge,

available from a Fiat Dealership or a qualiﬁed

workshop.

3. Wheel bolt cover/wheel trim removal tool.

Depending on the vehicle's equipment, this is

used to remove the wheel bolt covers on alloy

wheels or the wheel trim on steel wheels.

4. Socket for "anti-theft" wheel bolts.

Used to adapt the wheelbrace to the special

"anti-theft" bolts.

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► Disconnect the connector 1 from the cartridge

by turning it a quarter turn anti-clockwise.

► Pull the pipe assembly 2 out slightly, then

disconnect the connector 3 from the air intake

pipe by turning it a quarter turn anti-clockwise.

Spare wheel

5. Towing eye.

Access to the tools

The tools are stowed in a tool box.

For more information on Towing, please

For more information on the Tool box,

refer to the corresponding section.

These tools are speciﬁc to the vehicle

and may vary according to the level of

equipment.

List of tools

Do not use them for any other purpose.

The jack must only be used to change a

wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre.

Do not use any jack other than the one

supplied with the vehicle.

If the vehicle does not have its original jack,

contact a Fiat Dealership or a qualiﬁed

workshop to obtain the one that was intended

by the manufacturer.

► Remove the pipe assembly 2.

► Hold the compressor up vertically.

► Unscrew the cartridge 4 from the bottom.

To ﬁt the new cartridge and new pipe, carry out

these operations in reverse order.

Beware of ﬂuid discharge.

The expiry date of the ﬂuid is indicated

on the cartridge.

The sealant cartridge is designed for single

use; it must be replaced even if only partly

used.

The jack meets European standards, as

deﬁned in the Machinery Directive 2006/42/

CE.

1. Wheelbrace.

Used to remove the wheel bolts and raise/

lower the jack.

2. Jack.

The jack does not require any maintenance.

After use, do not discard the cartridge in

standard waste, take it to a Fiat Dealership or

an authorised waste disposal site.

Used to raise the vehicle.

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Remove the spare wheel from the

carrier

Reﬁt the spare wheel in the carrier

Accessing the spare wheel

► Access to the spare wheel is from the rear.

► Depending on version, open the side-hinged

doors or the tailgate.

To avoid any unwanted opening of the

electric side door(s), deactivate the

Hands-Free Tailgate Access function in the

vehicle conﬁguration menu.

For more information on the Hands-free

sliding side door, refer to the corresponding

section.

► Access the carrier bolt, located on the rear

door sill.

► Slacken the bolt using the wheelbrace (about

14 turns) until the carrier is low enough to allow

the carrier hook to be disengaged.

► Position the wheel facing the carrier.

► Progressively return the wheel to the carrier

by pushing alternately at the left and right until it

is clear of the hook ﬁxing area.

► Engage the carrier on the hook, then tighten

the bolt using the wheelbrace until the bolt is fully

tightened.

► If the vehicle is ﬁtted with a towbar, raise

the rear of the vehicle using the jack (must be

at jacking point B) to allow suﬃcient space to

remove the spare wheel.

Tyre in the carrier

You can change the size of the tyre on the spare

wheel by following the instructions below.

► Release the carrier from the hook, take the

spare wheel and place it next to the wheel to be

changed.

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Apply the parking brake, unless it is

programmed to automatic mode (for an

electric parking brake), and check that the

indicator lamp lights up on the instrument

panel.

Ensure that the occupants have left the

vehicle and are located in a safe place.

Never go underneath a vehicle raised using a

jack; use an axle stand.

Original tyre

XS-M

XL

8

size

215/65 R16

215/60 R17

Placing a

225 wheel in

the carrier is

prohibited.

There is no

restriction.

215/60 R17

M&S

► Place the foot of the jack on the ground and

ensure that it is directly below the A or B jacking

point provided on the underbody, whichever is

closest to the wheel to be changed.

225/55 R17 Placing a 215

wheel in the

With an electric parking brake, place a chock

against the wheel diagonally opposite to the

one being replaced.

carrier is not

recommended

(risk of noise).

A punctured tyre of size 215 or 225 can

be placed in the carrier.

Removing a wheel

Parking the vehicle

Immobilise the vehicle where it does

not obstruct traﬃc: the ground must be level,

stable and non-slippery.

With a manual gearbox, engage ﬁrst gear

then switch oﬀ the ignition to block the

wheels.

With an automatic gearbox, place the gear

selector in position P then switch oﬀ the

ignition to block the wheels.

With a drive selector, place the gear selector

in position P then switch oﬀ the ignition to

block the wheels.

► With a steel wheel, remove the bolt cover

using tool 3 or the wheel trim by hand.

► With an alloy wheel, remove the cover from

each of the bolts using tool 3.

► If the vehicle is so equipped, ﬁt security bolt

socket 4 to wheelbrace 1 to slacken the security

bolt.

► Slacken (without removing) the other wheel

bolts using just wheelbrace 1.

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► Use the knob to extend the jack 2 until its

head comes into contact with jacking point A or

B, whichever is used; contact surface A or B on

the vehicle must be correctly engaged with the

central part of the head of the jack.

► Remove the wheel.

► Lower the vehicle again fully.

► Fold jack 2 and remove it.

Fitting the wheel

► Raise the vehicle until there is suﬃcient

space between the wheel and the ground, to

then easily ﬁt the spare (not punctured) wheel.

Risk of injury!

Ensure that the jack is stable. If the

ground is slippery or loose, the jack may slip

or collapse.

► If ﬁtted to your vehicle, tighten the anti-theft

bolt using the wheelbrace 1 ﬁtted with the anti-

theft socket 4.

Ensure that the jack is positioned strictly at

one of the jacking points A or B under the

vehicle, making sure that the vehicle's contact

surface is correctly centred on the head of the

jack. Otherwise, there is a risk of damage to

the vehicle and/or of the jack collapsing.

► Tighten the other bolts using the

wheelbrace 1 only.

► Stow the tools in the tool box.

► Fit the wheel on the hub.

► Screw in the bolts by hand as far as possible.

► If ﬁtted to your vehicle, pre-tighten the anti-

theft bolt using the wheelbrace 1 ﬁtted with the

anti-theft socket 4.

Fitting a steel or "space-saver" type

spare wheel

► Pre-tighten the other bolts using the

wheelbrace 1 only.

If the vehicle is ﬁtted with alloy wheels, the

washers A do not make contact with the steel

or "space-saver" type spare wheel. The wheel

is held in place by the conical contact surface

B of each bolt.

After changing a wheel

► Remove the bolts and store them in a clean

Stow the punctured wheel in the carrier.

place.

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Halogen bulbs (Hx)

To ensure good quality lighting, check

that the bulb is correctly positioned in its

housing.

Go promptly to a Fiat Dealership or a qualiﬁed

workshop.

Have the punctured tyre examined. After

inspection, the technician will advise you on

whether the tyre can be repaired or if it must

be replaced.

and rear lamps is normal, and will disappear

after the lamps have been on for a few

minutes.

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The headlamps have polycarbonate

lenses with a protective coating:

– Do not clean them with a dry or abrasive

cloth, nor with detergent or solvent

products.

Opening the bonnet/Accessing the

bulbs

Proceed with caution when the engine is hot -

risk of burns!

Some driving aid functions should be

disabled, e.g. the Active Safety Brake.

– Use a sponge and soapy water or a pH

neutral product.

Take care with objects or clothing that could

be caught in the blades of the cooling fan -

risk of strangulation!

If your vehicle has tyre under-inﬂation

detection, check the tyre pressures and

reinitialise the system.

For more information on Tyre under-inﬂation

detection, refer to the corresponding section.

– When using a high-pressure washer on

persistent marks, do not keep the lance

directed towards the headlamps, lamps or

their edges for too long, so as not to damage

their protective coating and seals.

After changing a bulb

To reﬁt, carry out the operations in

reverse order to removal.

Close the protective cover very carefully to

guarantee the sealing of the lamps.

Tyre under-inﬂation detection

The steel spare wheel does not have a

sensor.

Changing a bulb must only be done with

the ignition oﬀ and after the headlamp /

lamp has been switched oﬀ for several

minutes - risk of serious burns!

Do not touch the bulb directly with your

ﬁngers; use a lint-free cloth.

It is essential only to use anti-ultraviolet

(UV) type bulbs, so as not to damage the

headlamp.

Model with halogen

headlamps

Wheel with wheel trim

When reﬁtting the wheel, reﬁt the wheel

trim, starting by aligning the cutout with the

valve and then pushing the trim into place all

round its edge with the palm of your hand.

Always replace a failed bulb with a new bulb

of the same type and speciﬁcation. To avoid

lighting imbalance, replace the bulbs in pairs.

Changing a bulb

In some weather conditions (e.g. low

temperature or humidity), misting on the

internal surface of the glass of the headlamps

1. Sidelamps (W5W-5W)

2. Main beam headlamps (H1-55W)

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Dipped beam headlamps

Sidelamps

3. Dipped beam headlamps (H7-55W)

4. Daytime running lamps (W21W LL-21W)

5. Direction indicators (PY21W-21W amber)

Model with Xenon

headlamps

► Press the lower clip on the connector and

remove the assembly of connector and bulb.

► Pull out the bulb and replace it.

► Press the two side clips on the connector and

remove the assembly of connector and bulb.

► Pull out the bulb and replace it.

When reﬁtting the connector and bulb in

the lamp unit, correctly position the

assembly in its housing until it clicks into

place.

Main beam headlamps

1. Main beam headlamps (H1-55W)

2. Dipped beam headlamps (D8S-25W)

3. Direction indicators (PY21W-21W amber)

Do not touch the Xenon lamps (D8S)

– risk of electrocution!

If you need to replace this type of bulb, you

must contact a Fiat Dealership or a qualiﬁed

workshop.

► Press the lower clip on the connector and

remove the assembly of connector and bulb.

► Pull out the bulb and replace it.

Be aware of the zone behind the right

lamp (vehicle direction), which may be

hot with a risk of burning (degassing hoses).

Direction indicators

Daytime running lamps

Accessing the bulbs

► Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn

anti-clockwise.

► Press the two side clips on the connector and

remove the assembly of connector and bulb.

► Pull out the bulb and replace it.

► Press the upper clip on the cover then tilt it

backwards to remove it.

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► Remove the bulb holder and replace the

faulty bulb.

Front foglamps (H11-55W)

Direction indicator side

repeater

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Rapid ﬂashing of a direction indicator

lamp (left or right) indicates that one of

the bulbs on the corresponding side has

failed.

Amber-coloured bulbs must be replaced

by bulbs with identical speciﬁcations and

colour.

– Push the repeater towards the rear and

release it.

– When reﬁtting, engage the repeater towards

the front and then slide it backwards.

Amber coloured bulbs (direction indicators and

side repeaters) must be replaced with bulbs of

identical speciﬁcation and colour.

Daytime running lamps/

sidelamps

► Underneath the front bumper, slacken the

bolts on deﬂector A, then remove it.

Rear lamps

► Press the locking clip and disconnect the

connector.

► Unscrew the bulb holder a quarter turn anti-

clockwise and remove it.

► Replace the faulty bulb.

For the replacement of these bulbs, contact a

Fiat Dealership or a qualiﬁed workshop.

A replacement kit for the LEDs is available from

Fiat Dealerschips.

1. Brake lamps/Sidelamps (P21/5W-21/5W)

2. Direction indicators (PY21W-21W amber)

3. Reversing lamps (P21W-21W)

You can also contact a Fiat Dealership or

a qualiﬁed workshop to replace these

bulbs.

4. Foglamps/Sidelamps (P21/4W-21/4W)

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For vehicles with interior trim, contact a

Fiat Dealership or a qualiﬁed workshop

to have the work done.

► While holding the lamp in place, press the

clip on the inside then carefully remove the lamp.

► Disconnect the electrical connector.

► Identify the defective lamp and then,

depending on the version, open the rear doors or

the tailgate.

► With side-hinged doors, remove the plastic

cover with the aid of a screwdriver.

► With a tailgate, unclip the trim at each end,

rotating it from bottom to top, then unclip the

centre clips to remove it.

► Using a screwdriver through the aperture,

push the lamp towards the outside.

► Disconnect the electrical connector and then

remove the lamp.

► Unscrew the bulb holder a quarter turn anti-

clockwise and replace the faulty bulb.

To reﬁt, press on the lamp to clip it into place.

► Spread the 3 lugs slightly, then extract the

bulb holder.

► Remove the faulty bulb by pressing lightly on

it, then turning it a quarter turn clockwise.

► Replace the bulb.

► With side-hinged doors, unscrew the 2 ﬁxing

screws from the outside.

► With the tailgate, unclip the plastic trim from

the outside and then tilt it outwards to remove it.

Then unscrew the 2 ﬁxing screws.

Third brake lamp (W5W - 5W)

► Depending on version, open the rear left-

hand door or tailgate.

► From the inside, and depending on the

version, remove the ventilation grille.

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Number plate lamps (W5W-W)

For the replacement of these bulbs, contact a

Fiat Dealership or a qualiﬁed workshop.

A replacement kit for the LEDs is available from

Fiat Dealerships.

Platform cab (rear lamps)

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Courtesy lamps with bulb

W5W-5W

1. Direction indicators (P21W-21W).

2. Brake lamps (P21W-21W).

3. Sidelamps (R10W-10W).

4. Reversing lamps (P21W-21W).

5. Foglamps (P21W-21W).

► Insert a thin screwdriver into one of the cut-

outs on the exterior of the lens.

► Push it outwards to unclip it.

► Remove the lens and replace the faulty bulb.

To reﬁt, press the lens to clip it in.

► Locate the faulty bulb.

► Unscrew the 4 ﬁxing screws from the lens

unit and remove it.

► Remove the faulty bulb by pressing lightly on

it, then turning it a quarter turn clockwise.

► Change the bulb.

Courtesy lamps (front and

rear)

► Unclip the lens by inserting a thin screwdriver

into the slots at each side of the courtesy lamp.

► Remove the bulb and change it.

To reﬁt, clip the lens in place and ensure that it

is secure.

LED courtesy lamps

Fuses

Changing a fuse

All work must be carried out only by a

Fiat Dealership or a qualiﬁed workshop

The replacement of a fuse by a third party

could cause a serious malfunction of the

vehicle.

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Installing electrical accessories

The vehicle's electrical system is

designed to operate with standard or optional

equipment.

Before ﬁtting other electrical equipment or

accessories to your vehicle, contact a Fiat

Dealership or a qualiﬁed workshop.

Dispose of used batteries at a designated

collection point.

Always protect your eyes. Explosive

gases can cause blindness and injury.

Keep the vehicle's battery out of the reach

of children.

The vehicle's battery contains sulphuric

acid which can make you go blind or

Protect your eyes and face before

handling the battery.

All operations on the battery must be carried

out in a well ventilated area and away from

naked ﬂames and sources of sparks, to avoid

any risk of explosion or ﬁre.

cause severe burns.

For more information, refer to the

handbook.

Explosive gases can be present close to

the battery.

Fiat accepts no responsibility for the cost

incurred in repairing the vehicle or for

rectifying malfunctions resulting from the

installation of accessories not supplied or not

recommended by Fiat and not installed in

accordance with its recommendations, in

particular when the combined power

Wash your hands afterwards.

Electric motor

Always replace the battery with one of

equivalent speciﬁcation.

Flat accessory battery

It is no longer possible to start the motor

or recharge the traction battery.

Access to the battery

consumption of all of the additional equipment

connected exceeds 10 milliamperes.

The battery is located under the bonnet.

► Open the bonnet using the interior release

lever, then the exterior safety catch.

► Secure the bonnet stay.

Precautions before working on the

accessory battery

Select mode P, switch oﬀ the ignition, check

that the instrument panel is oﬀ and that the

vehicle is not being charged.

12 V battery / Accessory

battery

Procedure for starting the engine using another

battery or for charging a discharged battery.

Jump-starting another vehicle

Do not use the accessory battery to

jump-start another vehicle or to charge

another vehicle's battery.

Lead-acid starter batteries

These batteries contain harmful

substances (sulphuric acid and lead).

They must be disposed of in accordance

with regulations and must never under any

circumstances be discarded with household

waste.

Symbols

No sparks or naked ﬂames, no smoking.

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► Remove the plastic cover to access the (+)

terminal, if your vehicle has one.

The battery (-) terminal is not accessible.

There is a remote earth point near the battery.

► Reﬁt the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if

the vehicle has one.

► Allow the engine to run for at least

30 minutes, with the vehicle stationary, so that

the battery reaches an adequate state of charge.

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For more information on the Bonnet and

the Engine, refer to the corresponding

sections.

Driving immediately without having

reached a suﬃcient level of charge may

aﬀect some of the vehicle's functions (e.g.

Stop & Start).

Starting using another

battery

To disconnect, proceed in reverse order.

If the vehicle's battery is ﬂat, the engine can be

started using a backup battery (either external or

from another vehicle) and jump leads or using a

battery booster.

► Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if the

vehicle has one.

► Connect the red cable to the (+) terminal of

ﬂat battery A (at the metal elbow), then to the

(+) terminal of the backup battery B or of the

booster.

► Connect one end of the green or black cable

to the (-) terminal of the backup battery B or of

the booster (or to an earth point on the assisting

vehicle).

► Connect the other end of the green or black

cable to the earth point C.

► Start the engine on the assisting vehicle and

leave it running for a few minutes.

► Operate the starter on the broken down

vehicle and let the engine run.

If the engine does not start immediately, switch

oﬀ the ignition and wait a few moments before

trying again.

Automatic gearbox

Never try to start the engine by pushing

the vehicle.

Never start the engine by connecting a

battery charger.

Never use a 24 V or higher battery booster.

Check beforehand that the backup battery

has a nominal voltage of 12 V and a capacity

at least equal to that of the discharged

battery.

The two vehicles must not be in contact with

each other.

Switch oﬀ all electricity-consuming equipment

on both vehicles (audio system, wipers,

lighting, etc.).

Make sure that the jump leads are well away

from the engine’s moving parts (fan, belt,

etc.).

Do not disconnect the (+) terminal while the

engine is running.

Charging the battery using a

battery charger

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.

Contact a Fiat Dealership or a qualiﬁed

workshop.

► Wait for it to return to idle.

► Disconnect the jump leads in reverse order.

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In the event of a breakdown

To charge the vehicle's battery yourself,

use only a charger compatible with

lead-acid batteries with a nominal voltage of

12 V.

► Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if the

vehicle has one.

► Connect the cables of charger B as follows:

• the positive (+) red cable to the (+) terminal

of battery A.

• the negative (-) black cable to earth point C

on the vehicle.

► At the end of the charging operation, switch

oﬀ charger B before disconnecting the cables

from battery A.

Disconnecting/reconnecting

the battery

In order to maintain an adequate state of

charge for starting the engine, we recommend

disconnecting the battery if the vehicle is to be

unused for an extended period.

Follow the instructions provided by the

manufacturer of the charger.

Never reverse polarities.

Before disconnecting the battery:

► Close all openings (doors, tailgate, windows).

► Switch oﬀ all electricity-consuming devices

(audio system, wipers, lamps, etc.).

► Switch oﬀ the ignition and wait for 4 minutes.

After accessing the battery, it is only necessary

to disconnect the (+) terminal.

It is not necessary to disconnect the

battery.

If this label is present, use only a 12 V

charger to avoid causing irreversible

damage to the electrical components.

► Switch the ignition oﬀ.

► Switch oﬀ all electrical consumers (audio

system, lighting, wipers, etc.).

Quick-release terminal clamp

Disconnecting the (+) terminal

24V

12V

Frozen battery

Never try to charge a frozen battery - risk

of explosion!

If the battery has frozen, have it checked by

a Fiat Dealership or by a qualiﬁed workshop,

who will verify that the internal components

have not been damaged and that the case

has not cracked, which could lead to a risk of

leakage of toxic and corrosive acid.

► Switch oﬀ charger B before connecting

the cables to the battery, so as to avoid any

dangerous sparks.

► Ensure that the charger cables are in good

condition.

► Depending on equipment, lift the plastic cover

on the (+) terminal.

► Raise lever A fully to release clamp B.

► Remove clamp B by lifting it oﬀ.

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In the event of a breakdown

Reconnecting the (+) terminal

Referring to the relevant section, reinitialise

certain equipment:

– Remote control key or electronic key

(depending on version).

– Electric windows.

– Date and time.

When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on

the ground, always use an approved towbar;

ropes and straps are prohibited.

The towing vehicle must move oﬀ gently.

When the vehicle is towed with its engine

oﬀ, there is no longer braking and steering

assistance.

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– Preset radio stations.

The Stop & Start system may not be

operational during the trip following the

ﬁrst engine start.

In this case, the system will only be available

again after a continuous period with the

vehicle immobilised, the duration of which

depends on the exterior temperature and the

state of charge of the battery (up to about 8

hours).

A professional recovery service must

be called in the following cases:

– broken down on a motorway or main road;

– not possible to put the gearbox into neutral,

unlock the steering, or release the parking

brake;

– not possible to tow a vehicle with an

automatic gearbox, with the engine running;

– towing with only two wheels on the ground;

– four-wheel drive vehicle;

► Raise lever A fully.

► Reﬁt open clamp B on the (+) terminal.

► Push clamp B fully down.

► Lower lever A to lock clamp B.

► Depending on equipment, lower the plastic

cover on the (+) terminal.

– no approved towbar available.

Towing the vehicle

Do not force the lever when pressing on

it, as if the clamp is not positioned

correctly, locking will then not be possible.

Start the procedure again.

Procedure for having your vehicle towed or

for towing another vehicle using a removable

mechanical device.

Before towing the vehicle, it is essential

to put the vehicle in free-wheeling mode.

For more information on Free-wheeling, refer

to the corresponding section.

General recommendations

Observe the legislation in force in the

country where you are driving.

Check that the towing vehicle is heavier than

the towed vehicle.

The driver must remain at the wheel of the

towed vehicle and must have a valid driving

licence.

Following reconnection

Electric motor

After reconnecting the battery, turn on the

ignition and wait 1 minute before starting the

engine, to enable the electronic systems to

initialise.

If minor problems nevertheless persist following

this operation, contact a Fiat Dealership or a

qualiﬁed workshop.

An electric vehicle cannot under any

circumstances be used to tow another

vehicle.

However, it may be used, for example, to exit

a rut.

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In the event of a breakdown

With a manual gearbox, place the gear

lever in neutral.

With an automatic gearbox, place the gear

selector in position N.

Failure to adhere to this instruction may lead

to damage to some braking components and

the lack of braking assistance on restarting

the engine.

Towing constraints

Type of vehicle

(engine/gearbox)

Front wheels on the

ground

Rear wheels on the

ground

Flatbed

4 wheels on the ground

with towbar

Internal combustion/Manual

Internal combustion/Automatic

Electric

In case of battery or electric parking brake failure, it is essential to call a professional using ﬂatbed recovery vehicles (excluding manual gearbox).

– Slide a ﬁnger from the centre of the cover

plate to the upper corner (as shown above) to

unclip it.

Accessing the towing eye

The towing eye is stowed in the tool box.

To be towed:

For more information on the Tool box,

► Screw the towing eye in fully.

► Install the towbar.

refer to the corresponding section.

► Put the gearbox into neutral.

Towing your vehicle

To access the front screw thread:

Failure to observe this instruction could

result in damage to certain components

(e.g. braking, transmission) and to the

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In the event of a breakdown

absence of braking assistance the next time

the engine is started.

► Move oﬀ gently, drive slowly and only for a

short distance.

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Never tow the vehicle with the driving

wheels on the ground and the engine oﬀ.

► Unlock the steering and release the parking

brake.

► Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both

vehicles in accordance with the legislation in

force in the country in which you are driving.

► Move oﬀ gently, drive slowly and only for a

short distance.

Towing another vehicle

To access the rear screw thread:

– Press the cover (as shown above) to unclip it.

To tow:

► Screw the towing eye in fully.

► Install the towbar.

► Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both

vehicles.

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