Jump Starting - Fiat 500 Manual

secure the car following the
instructions described in the
"Preliminary operations" paragraph in
this chapter;
restore the pressure using the
black inflation tube (9) fig. 183 for the
OPT1 version or the inflation tube (4)
fig. 186 for the OPT2 version until
the prescribed pressure is reached. If
also in this case, the pressure is lower
than 1.8 bar / 26 psi 15 minutes after
turning on, do not resume driving but
contact a Fiat Dealership.
Only for OPT1: Press the air release
button to adjust any tyre overpressure
(10) fig. 184.
After driving for approximately 8 km
/ 5 miles, repeat the procedure for
restoring the pressure.
For OPT2 only: This can only be used
to restore pressure after using the kit
to repair a puncture (i.e. with empty
sealing cartridge)
WARNING
173) The information required by the
applicable regulation is indicated on the
Fix&Go kit package label. Carefully read
the label on the cartridge before use, avoid
improper use. The kit should be used by
adults and cannot be used by children.
174) IMPORTANT: Do not exceed
80 km/h. Avoid sudden acceleration or
166
braking. The kit provides a temporary
repair, therefore the tyre must be
examined and repaired by a specialist as
soon as possible. Before using the kit,
ensure that the tyre is not excessively
damaged and that the rim is in good
condition, otherwise do not use it and
call roadside assistance. Do not remove
foreign bodies from the tyre. Do not let the
compressor turned on for more than 20
consecutive minutes - overheating hazard.
175) The compressor in the kit MAY NOT
BE USED for purposes other than tyre
repair.
IMPORTANT
57) The sealant fluid is effective with
external temperatures from -40°C to
+50°C. The sealant fluid has an expiry date
and must be replaced periodically. It is
possible to repair tyres with damage on
the tread up to a maximum diameter of
6 mm. Show the cartridge and the label to
the personnel who must handle the tyre
treated with the TireKit.

JUMP STARTING

176) 177) 178)
58) 59) 60)
If the conventional battery is flat, jump
starting can be performed using cables
and the battery of another car, or using
a supplementary lead battery. In all
cases, the battery used must have a
capability equal to or a little higher than
the flat one.
Jump starting may be dangerous if
carried out incorrectly: carefully follow
the procedures described below.
WARNINGS
After turning the ignition key to STOP
and closing the driver's door, wait at
least one minute before disconnecting
the conventional battery and then
reconnecting the electrical supply to
the battery.
Do not use an auxiliary lead battery
or any other external power source
with a voltage higher than 12 V: the
conventional battery, starter, alternator
(for versions/markets, where provided),
hybrid system (for versions/markets,
where provided) or electrical system of
the car could be damaged.
Do not attempt jump starting if the
conventional battery is frozen. The
battery could break and explode!