Fiat 500X Owner's Handbook Manual page 165

Proceed as follows:
operate the parking brake, move the
lever to P (Park), for versions equipped
with automatic transmission, or neutral,
for versions with manual gearbox, then
set the ignition device to STOP;
switch off all the other electrical
devices in the vehicle;
should you be using the battery of
another vehicle, park the other vehicle
within the range of the cables used for
the connection, operate the parking
brake and ensure that its ignition is off.
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
instructions given below.
Cable connection
77)
Proceed as follows to carry out bump
starting fig. 153:
connect one end of the cable used
for positive (+) to the positive terminal
(+) of the car with flat battery;
connect the other end of the cable
used for positive (+) to the positive
terminal (+) of the auxiliary battery;
connect one end of the cable used
for negative (–) to the negative terminal
(–) of the auxiliary battery;
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connect the other end of the cable
used for negative (–) to an engine earth
(a visible metal part of the engine
or of the vehicle transmission with flat
battery) away from the battery and the
fuel injection system;
start the vehicle engine with the
auxiliary battery, let it run for a few
minutes at idling. Start the engine of
the car with flat battery.
Cable disconnection
Once the engine has started, remove
the leads, reversing the order above.
If after a few attempts the engine does
not start, do not persist but contact a
Fiat Dealership.
If it is often necessary to perform a
jump starting, have the car battery and
the recharging system checked by a
Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT Any accessories (e.g.
mobile phones, etc.) connected to the
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 battery to drain with
following reduction of its life and/or
failure to start the engine.
WARNING
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163) Before opening the bonnet, make
sure that the engine is off and that the
ignition key is in the STOP position. Follow
the indications on the plate underneath
the bonnet. We recommend that you
remove the key from the ignition if other
people remain in the vehicle. The vehicle
should always be left after the key has
been removed or turned to the STOP
position. During refuelling, make sure that
the engine is off (and that the ignition key is
in the STOP position).
164) Do not get too close to the radiator
cooling fan: the electric fan may start;
danger of injury. Scarves, ties and other
loose clothing might be pulled by moving
parts.
165) Remove any metal objects (e.g. rings,
watches, bracelets), that might cause an
accidental electrical contact and cause
serious injury.
166) The batteries contain acid that can
burn skin or eyes. Batteries produce
hydrogen, which is easily flammable and
explosive. Thus keep away flames or
devices which may cause sparks.
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