Fiat 500 User Manual page 65

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
3. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the positive (+) post
of the booster battery.
4. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the
discharged vehicle.
• If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle, you should have the battery
and charging system inspected at your authorized studio.
• Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from
the vehicle' s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle' s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade
battery life and/or prevent the engine from starting.
• Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a
system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,
alternator or electrical system may occur.
• Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of
the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle.
• Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. It could rupture or explode
and cause personal injury.
• 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 watch bands or bracelets that might make an
inadvertent electrical contact.You could be seriously injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen
gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks away from the
battery.
• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connec-
tion and personal injury could result.
• Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property damage
due to battery explosion.
• Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-)
of the discharged battery.The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to
explode and could result in personal injury.
CAUTION!
WARNING!
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