Fiat 500x 2016 User Manual page 154

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
Preparations For Jump Start
The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the engine compartment, behind the
left headlight assembly.
NOTE:
The positive battery post is covered with a
protective cap. Lift up on the cap to gain
access to the positive battery post.
• 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 rings, watch bands and bracelets that could
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.
Proceed as follows:
1. Set the Electric Park Brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK (manual trans-
mission in NEUTRAL) and turn the ignition to STOP/OFF.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
3. If using another vehicle to jump start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper
cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is STOP/OFF.
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1 — Positive Battery Post
2 — Negative Battery Post
WARNING!
Battery Posts