Conventional Battery; Replacing The Conventional Battery; Car Inactivity; Inspecting The Charge And The Electrolyte Level - Fiat 500 Hybrid 2020 Owner's Handbook Manual

WARNING
169) The cooling system is pressurised.
If necessary, only replace the plug with
another original or the operation of the
system may be adversely affected. Do not
remove the reservoir plug when the engine
is hot: you risk scalding yourself.
170) Do not travel with the windscreen
washer fluid reservoir empty: the
windscreen washer is essential for
improving visibility. Some commercial
windscreen washer additives are
flammable. The engine compartment
contains hot components which may set it
on fire.
171) Brake fluid is poisonous and highly
corrosive. In the event of accidental
contact, immediately wash the affected
parts with water and mild soap. Then rinse
thoroughly. Call a doctor immediately if
swallowed.
172) The symbol , on the brake fluid
container indicates if a brake fluid is
synthetic or mineral­based. Use of mineral
type fluids will damage the special rubber
seals of the braking system beyond repair.
IMPORTANT
49) Do not add oil with specifications other
than those of the oil already existing in the
engine.
50) PARAFLU UP antifreeze is used in the
engine cooling system. Use the same fluid
as in the cooling system when topping up.
PARAFLU UP fluid cannot be mixed with
any other type of fluid. If this occurs, do
not start the engine and contact your Fiat
Dealership immediately.
51) Prevent brake fluid, which is highly
corrosive, from coming into contact
with painted parts. Should it happen,
immediately wash with water.
IMPORTANT
3) Used engine oil and oil filters contain
substances which are harmful to the
environment. To change the oil and filters,
we advise you to contact a Fiat Dealership.
CONVENTIONAL
BATTERY
The conventional lead battery in the
car engine compartment is of the low-
maintenance type: the electrolyte does
not need to be topped up with distilled
water when used in normal conditions.
INSPECTING THE
CHARGE AND THE
ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
The operations must be carried out as
described in this Owner Handbook only
by specialised technicians. Topping
must be carried out by specialised
personnel at a Fiat Dealership.
173) 174)
REPLACING THE
CONVENTIONAL
BATTERY
If required, replace the conventional
battery with a original spare part with
the same specifications.
If a battery with different specifications
is fitted, the service intervals given in
the "Service Schedule" will no longer
be valid.
Follow the battery manufacturer's
instructions for maintenance.
175) 176) 177)
52)
4)

CAR INACTIVITY

When the car is inactive (or when

replacing the conventional battery),

special care must be taken while
disconnecting the electrical system
from the battery.
The procedure must be performed
by disconnecting the connector (A)
fig. 136 (pressing the button (B)) from
the sensor (C) monitoring the battery
charge conditions, on the negative pole
(D) of the battery. This sensor should
never be disconnected from the battery
pole except if the battery is replaced.
WARNING After turning the ignition key
to STOP and having closed the driver's
side door, wait at least one minute
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