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NOTE Check to see if the battery is
securely installed and cannot be moved
during travel. Also check each terminal
for tightness.
NOTE When the vehicle is to be left
unused for a long period of time,
remove the battery and store it in a
place where the battery fluid will not
freeze. The battery should be stored
only in a fully charged condition.
WARNING
375) Battery liquid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with skin and
eyes. Keep naked flames and sources of
sparks away from the battery: risk of
explosion and fire.
376) Before performing any operation on
the electrical system, disconnect the
negative battery cable through the suitable
terminal, after having waited at least one
minute from turning the ignition key to
STOP.
377) Keep sparks, cigarettes, and flames
away from the battery because the battery
could explode.
378) The battery electrolyte is extremely
caustic. Do not allow it to come in contact
with your eyes, skin, clothing, or the
painted surfaces of the vehicle. Spilt
electrolyte should be flushed immediately
with ample amounts of water. Irritation to
eyes or skin from contact with electrolyte
requires immediate medical attention.
379) Ventilate when charging or using the
battery in an enclosed space.
380) Always wear protective eye goggles
when working near the battery.
381) Keep it out of reach of children.
382) Using the battery with insufficient fluid
irreparably damages the battery and may
cause an explosion.
IMPORTANT
188) Incorrect assembly of electrical and
electronic devices may cause severe
damage to your vehicle. Contact a Fiat
Dealership if you want to install accessories
after purchasing the vehicle (alarms,
radiophone, etc.): they will suggest the
most suitable devices and advise you
whether a higher capacity battery needs to
be installed.
189) If the vehicle needs to be off the road
for a long period under conditions of
intense cold, remove the battery and take it
to a heated location, otherwise it may
freeze.
190) Do not bring the nearby parts, the
plastic parts and so on into contact with
sulphuric acid (battery electrolyte) which
may crack, stain or discolour them. If they
are in contact, wipe off with soft cloth,
chamois or the like and an aqueous
solution of neutral detergent then
immediately rinse the affected parts with
plenty of water.
191) If the vehicle must remain unused for
a long time at a very low temperature,
remove the battery and take it to a warm
place, to avoid freezing.
192) Never disconnect the battery when
the ignition switch or the operation mode is
in the "ON" position; doing so could
damage the vehicle's electrical
components.
193) Never short-circuit the battery. This
could cause it to overheat and be
damaged.
194) If the battery is to be quick-charged,
first disconnect the battery cables.
195) In order to prevent a short circuit, be
sure to disconnect the negative (-) terminal
first.
IMPORTANT
4) Batteries contain substances which are
very dangerous for the environment. For
battery replacement, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
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