Fiat LINEA Owner's Handbook Manual page 152

CHANGING THE BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with a gen-
uine spare part having the same specifi-
cations.
If a battery with different specifications is
fitted, the service intervals given in the
"Service schedule" in this section will no
longer apply.
Follow the battery manufacturer's in-
structions for maintenance.
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IMPORTANT Check the battery charge
once a year, preferably before the begin-
ning to winter, to prevent freezing of the
electrolyte. Perform this inspection more
frequently if the car is mainly used for
short distances or if electrical devices run-
ning with the key off are installed, partic-
ularly after-market.
WARNING
Battery liquid is poisonous
and corrosive.Avoid contact
with the skin and eyes. Keep naked
flames and sources of sparks away
from the battery: risk of fire and ex-
plosion.
WARNING
Running the battery with an
excessively low liquid level
will damage the battery beyond re-
pair and even cause an explosion.
Incorrect assembly of electric
and electronic devices may
cause severe damage to your
car. Go to a Fiat-Tata Dealers-
hip if you want to install accessories (al-
arms, mobile phone, etc.): they will su-
ggest the most suitable devices and
advise you if a higher capacity battery
needs to be installed.
Batteries contain very dan-
gerous substances for the en-
vironment. You are recom-
mended to go to a Fiat-Tata
Dealership to have the battery rep-
laced where the old battery will be dis-
posed of respecting both the environm-
ent and the laws in force.
WARNING
If the car is left for long peri-
ods in very cold environ-
ments, remove the battery and store it
in a warm place to prevent freezing.