battery Abarth 500 2017 Owner handbook (in English)

143)Running the battery with an
excessively low liquid level will damage the
battery beyond repair and could even
cause its explosion.
144)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.
145)When performing any operation on
the battery or near it, always protect your
eyes with special goggles.
WARNING
34)Incorrect installation of electric and
electronic devices may cause severe
damage to your car. After purchasing your
car, if you wish to install any accessories
(car alarm, car phone etc.), please contact
your Abarth Dealership, which will suggest
the most appropriate devices for your
car and will, most importantly, recommend
installing a higher­capacity battery.
WARNING
5)Batteries contain substances which are
very dangerous for the environment. It is
advisable to contact an Abarth Dealership
for battery replacement.
BATTERY
RECHARGING
146) 147)
IMPORTANT The battery recharging
procedure is given as information only.
It is advisable to contact an Abarth
Dealership to have this operation
performed.
Charging should be slow at a low
ampere rating for approximately 24
hours. Charging for a longer time may
damage the battery.
To recharge, proceed as follows:
disconnect the terminal from the
negative battery pole;
connect the charger cables to the
battery terminals, observing the polarity;
turn on the charger;
when it is recharged, turn the
charger off before disconnecting it from
the battery;
reconnect the terminal to the
negative battery pole.WARNING: The cables of the electrical
system must be correctly reconnected
to the battery, i.e. the positive cable
(+) to the positive terminal and the
negative cable (-) to the negative
terminal. The battery terminals are
marked with the positive (+) and
negative (-) symbols, and are shown on
the battery cover. The battery terminals
must also be corrosion-free and firmly
secured to the terminals. If a "quick-
type" battery charger is used with the
battery fitted on the vehicle, before
connecting it disconnect both cables of
the battery itself. Do not use a
"quick-type" battery charger to provide
the starting voltage.
WARNING
146)Battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive: avoid contact with your skin and
eyes. The battery should be charged in a
well ventilated place, away from naked
flames or possible sources of sparks:
danger of explosion and fire.
147)Do not attempt to charge a frozen
battery: it must be thawed first, otherwise it
may explode. If freezing has occurred, the
battery should be checked by skilled
personnel to make sure that the internal
elements are not damaged and that the
body is not cracked, with the risk of leaking
poisonous and corrosive acid.
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SERVICING AND CARE

INDEX
A
ccessories purchased by the
owner
.......................................... 4
Analogue pressure gauge............... 41
Automatic climate control
system ......................................... 27
Battery
.......................................... 123
– advice for extending its life ........ 123
– inspecting the charge ................ 123
– replacement .............................. 123
Battery (recharging) ........................ 124
Bodywork (cleaning and
maintenance) ............................... 127
Brake fluid ...................................... 121
Checking levels
............................. 119
Child protection systems ................ 67
Cleaning and maintenance
– car interior ................................. 130
– leather parts .............................. 130
– plastic parts .............................. 130
– seats ......................................... 130
CO2 emissions............................... 146
Control panel and on-board
instruments .................................. 39
Courtesy lights ............................... 22
Daytime running lights (DRL)
......... 20
Dimensions .................................... 137
Dipped headlights (bulb
replacement) ................................ 97Dipped headlights/side lights ......... 20
Direction indicators ........................ 20
Direction indicators (bulb
replacement) ................................ 96
Doors ............................................. 14
– Door central
locking/unlocking ...................... 14
– door locking/unlocking .............. 14
– opening/closing with the key ..... 14
Driver side knee bag ...................... 76
Electric windows
........................... 29
Engine............................................ 134
– marking ..................................... 133
Engine bonnet................................ 34
Engine compartment (washing) ...... 128
Engine coolant fluid ........................ 121
Engine oil (consumption) ................ 121
Engine oil (level check) ................... 121
External lights................................. 20
Fiat CODE system
......................... 13
Fitting a child restraint system
with seat belts .............................. 68
Fix&Go (kit)..................................... 104
Flashing the headlights................... 20
Fluids and lubricants ...................... 142
Fog lights (bulb replacement) ......... 97
Fog lights/rear fog light................... 21
Follow Me Home (device) ............... 21
Front airbag driver's side ................ 75Front airbags .................................. 74
Front ceiling light ............................ 22
Front light clusters (bulb
replacement) ................................ 96
Fuel consumption .......................... 145
Fuel cut-off system......................... 109
Fuel tank cap ................................. 89
Fuse boxes (location) ..................... 99
Fuses (replacement) ....................... 99
Gear Shift Indicator (system)
......... 41
Handbrake
.................................... 83
Hazard warning lights..................... 92
Head restraints............................... 18
– Rear head restraints .................. 18
Headlight alignment corrector ........ 21
Headlights (washing) ...................... 128
Heated rear window (activation) ..... 26
Identification data
– bodywork paint plate ................. 133
– chassis marking ........................ 133
– engine marking.......................... 133
– identification data plate.............. 133
Ignition device ................................ 12
Installing an “Isofix” child carseat .... 71
Installing electrical/electronic
devices ........................................ 4
Instrument panel ............................ 10
Interiors (cleaning) .......................... 130
iTPMS ............................................ 61