alarm FIAT MULTIPLA 2007 1.G User Guide

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STORING THE CAR
If the car is to be left inactive for longer than a month,
the following precautions should be noted:
❒Park the car in covered, dry and if possible well-
ventilated premises.
❒Engage a gear.
❒Check that the handbrake is not engaged.
❒Disconnect battery terminals (first disconnect the
negative terminal) and check the battery charge.
This check is to be repeated every month, recharge
if battery charge falls below 12.5V.
IMPORTANT Where relevant, switch off the
electronic car alarm with the remote control.❒Clean and protect the painted parts using protective
wax.
❒Clean and protect the shiny metal parts using special
compounds readily available.
❒Sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber windscreen
and rear window wiper blades and lift them off the
glass.
❒Slightly open the windows.
❒Cover the car with a cloth or perforated plastic
sheet. Do not use sheets of non-perforated plastic
as they do not allow moisture on the car body to
evaporate.
❒Inflate tyres to +0.5 bar above the normal specified
pressure and check it at intervals.
❒Do not drain the engine cooling system.

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IF THE BATTERY IS FLAT
IMPORTANT Battery recharging procedure is given as
information only since this operation shall be only
performed at a Fiat Dealership.
You are advised to recharge the battery slowly for a
period of approximately 24 hours at a very low
amperage. Charging for too long could result in the
battery being damaged.Proceed as follows:
❒Disconnect battery negative terminal (–).
IMPORTANT If the car is equipped with electronic
alarm, switch it off with the remote control.
❒Connect the charger cables to the battery terminals,
observing the poles.
❒Turn on the charger.
❒When you have finished, turn the charger off before
disconnecting the battery.
❒Reconnect battery negative terminal (–).
The liquid contained in the battery is poisonous and corrosive. Avoid contact with
the skin or 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.WARNING
WARNINGDo not attempt to charge a frozen battery: it must firstly be thawed, otherwise it
may burst. 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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Incorrect fitting of electrical and electronic accessories can seriously damage the car. If after buying
the car, you want to install electric accessories which require permanent electric supply (alarm,
sound system, free-hand phone kit, etc.) contact Fiat 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 capable of withstanding the load required, or whether
it should be integrated with a more powerful battery.
WARNINGWhen working on the battery or near it, always wear the proper goggles.
WARNINGRunning the battery with low fluid level can damage the battery beyond repair and
could also cause its explosion. CHANGING THE BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with a genuine spare
part having the same specifications. If a battery with
different specifications is fitted, the service intervals
given in the “Service Schedule” in this section will nolonger be valid. Refer to the instructions provided by
the battery’s Manufacturer.
WARNINGIf the car is left inactive for long periods at cold, remove the battery and store it in
a warm place to prevent freezing.

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USEFUL ADVICE FOR LENGTHENING
THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and lengthen its life,
observe the following indications:
❒when you park the car, ensure the doors, tailgate
and bonnet are closed properly. Passenger’s
compartment lights must be off;
❒ceiling lights must be off. The car is however
provided with an automatic system for switching off
internal lights;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g.: sound system, hazard
lights, etc.) switched on for a long time when the
engine is not running;
❒before performing any operation on the electrical
system, disconnect the battery negative cable;
❒battery terminals shall always be perfectly tightened.
IMPORTANT A battery which is kept at a charge of
less than 50% (optical indicator with dark colour
without green area in the middle) for any length of
time will be damaged by sulphation leading to a
reduction in cranking power.Moreover, this might lead to a higher risk of the
battery electrolyte freezing (this may even occur at -
10°C). If the car is inactive for a long period of time,
refer to “Storing the car”, in section “Driving your
car”.
If after buying the car, you want to install electric
accessories which require permanent electric supply
(alarm, etc.) contact Fiat 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 capable
of withstanding the load required, or whether it
should be integrated with a more powerful battery.
In fact, since these devices continue absorbing energy
even when the ignition key is off, they gradually run
down the battery.
The total intake of these systems (factory and after-
market) must be less than 0.6 mA x Ah (of the
battery) as shown in the following table:
Battery Maximum admitted stand-by intake
40 Ah 24 mA
50 Ah 30 mA

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– hazard lights................................ 65
– heated rear window ................. 65
– rear fog lights ............................. 65
Consumption
– engine oil ..................................... 215
– fuel ................................................ 252
Current sockets .............................. 70
Dashboard ....................................... 5
Demisting/defrosting................ 51-53-55
– rear window ............................... 51-53
– windscreen and windows ..... 51-53
Diesel fuel filter ............................... 221
Differential ........................................ 238
Dimensions ....................................... 244
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement ...................... 187
– control ......................................... 59
Direction indicators
– control ......................................... 60
– front bulb replacement ............ 188
– rear bulb replacement ............. 190
– side bulb replacement .............. 188
Doors
– child safety device ..................... 75
– opening/closing .......................... 74
Fiat Code (system) ........................ 8
FIX & GO automatic
(quick tyre repair kit) .................. 175
Fluids and lubricants ....................... 250
Front fog lights ................................. 65
– bulb replacement ..................... 187
– control ......................................... 65
Fuel
– consumption ............................. 252
– fuel cut-off switch .................... 66
– gauge ........................................... 18
Fuel filler cap .................................... 108
Fuses replacement .......................... 194
Gearbox
– type............................................... 238
– use ............................................... 142
Glove compartments/oddment trays
– driver's side ................................ 67
– passenger's side ........................ 67
– under seat .................................. 68
– under sun visors ........................ 68
Handbrake ....................................... 141
Hazard lights .................................... 65
Headlights.......................................... 88
– adjusting the headlight beam .. 88
Electric windows ............................ 76
– front ............................................. 76
– rear ............................................... 77
Electrically controlled sunroof ..... 72
– controls ....................................... 73
– roof closure safety system ...... 72
Electronic alarm............................... 11
– deactivation ................................ 13
– operation .................................... 11
– programming .............................. 12
– self-test ........................................ 12
– when alarm is triggered ........... 14
Engine
– identification code..................... 236
– marking ........................................ 235
– technical data ............................. 237
Engine codes ..................................... 236
Engine coolant level ........................ 216
Engine compartment (washing) .... 231
Engine oil
– checking level ............................. 214
– consumption............................... 215
– specifications .............................. 249
EOBD system ................................... 96
ESP (system) ..................................... 92