Fiat 500L 2015 User Manual page 115

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
Follow these steps to connect the negative (-) battery cable:
1. Connect the negative (-) battery terminal to the negative (-) post of the battery.
2. Push inward on the negative (-) battery cable terminal release lever to the closed
position.
• If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle, you should have the battery
and charging system inspected at your authorized dealer.
• Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from
the vehicle' s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle' s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade
battery life and/or prevent the engine from starting.
• Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a
system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alter-
nator or electrical system may occur.
• Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system
of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle.
• Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. It could rupture or explode
and cause personal injury.
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can
start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an
inadvertent electrical contact. You could be seriously injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydro-
gen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks away from
the battery.
• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground con-
nection and personal injury could result.
• Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property damage
due to battery explosion.
•
Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-)
of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to
explode and could result in personal injury.
CAUTION!
WARNING!
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