key battery Abarth Grande Punto 2009 Owner handbook (in English)

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IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
INSUFFICIENT
BATTERY CHARGE
(red)
The symbol is shown on the display to-
gether with the specific message if the bat-
tery is low on charge.
If the symbol remains on the display re-
fer to the Abarth Dealership as soon as
possible
w
INCOMPLETE CAR
DOOR CLOSURE (red)
The symbol is shown on the dis-
play together with the specific message if
one or more of the car doors or if the
hatchback are not perfectly closed.
If the vehicle is in motion and the doors
are open an acoustic warning signal can be
heard.
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VEHICLE PROTECTION
SYSTEM – FIAT CODE -
FAILURE (amber)
The symbol is shown on the display to-
gether with the specific message when a
possible failure in the system is present (
see “The FIAT CODE system” in the “In-
strument panel and controls” chapter).
IMPORTANT The contemporary lighting
of the
Ulight and of the Ysymbol in-
dicates a problem in the FIAT CODE sys-
tem.
If the
Ysymbol appears while the engine
is running refer to the Abarth Dealership
in order to have all the keys memorized.
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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT If the charge level remains
for a long time under 50%, the battery is
damaged by sulphation, reducing its ca-
pacity and starting attitude.
The battery will also be more at risk of
freezing (e.g. already at -10°C). Refer to
the paragraph “Car inactivity” in “Starting
and driving” if the car is left parked for a
long time.
If after buying the car, you want to install
electric accessories which require per-
manent electric supply (alarm, etc.) con-
tact Abarth Dealership whose qualified
personnel, in addition to suggesting the
most suitable devices, will evaluate the
overall electric absorption, checking
whether the car’s electric system is capa-
ble of withstanding the load required, or
whether it should be integrated with a
more powerful battery.
Since these devices continue absorbing en-
ergy even when the ignition key is off, they
gradually run down the battery. USEFUL ADVICE FOR
LENGTHENING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and length-
en its life, observe the following indica-
tions:
❒when you park the car, ensure the
doors, tailgate and bonnet are closed
properly;
❒switch off all lights inside the car: the
car is however equipped with a system
which switches all internal lights off au-
tomatically;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g. sound sys-
tem, hazard lights, etc.) switched on for
a long time when the engine is not run-
ning;
❒before performing any operation on the
electrical system, disconnect the bat-
tery negative cable;
❒battery terminals shall always be per-
fectly tightened.
If the vehicle must remain
unused for a long time at
very low temperature, remove the
battery and carry it to a warm place,
to avoid freezing.
WARNING
When you must perform any
operation on the battery or
near it, always protect your eyes with
the special goggles.
WARNING