battery replacement FIAT SCUDO 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

9
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE
VEHICLE
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
VEHICLE
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
Used batteries are harmful to
the environment. They should
be disposed of as specified by
law in the special containers
provided, or take them to a Fiat Deal-
ership, which will deal with their dis-
posal.
fig. 5F0P0007mfig. 6F0P0008m
Request for additional remote
controls
The system can recognise up to 8 remote
controls. Should a new remote control be
necessary, contact a Fiat Dealership tak-
ing with you the CODE card, a personal
identity document and the vehicle’s own-
ership documents.
Replacing the battery of the key
with remote control
Battery replacement:
❒separate the two casings A andB-
fig. 6, by levering in the point shown by
the arrow in fig. 5;
❒take out the battery and replace it C-
fig. 6;
❒refit both casings, make sure they lock
into place;Re-initialisation of the remote
control set
After the substitution of batteries or the
disconnection of the battery (vehicle), it is
necessary to re-initialise the remote con-
trol set:❒Wait at least a minute before using the
remote control set and put it in posi-
tion A.
❒Insert the key with the remote control
set into the starting switch.
❒Within ten seconds, press one of the
two buttons (
∫orª) for at least 5
seconds.
❒Take the key with the remote control
set from the starting switch.
❒Wait at least a minute before using the
remote control. The remote control
set works once more.

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LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE
VEHICLE
IN AN
EMERGENCY
VEHICLE
MAINTENANCE
BATTERY
The battery is of the “Limited mainte-
nance” type: under normal conditions of
use the electrolyte does not need topping
up with distilled water.
The battery is located in the passenger
compartment, under the floor on the pas-
senger seat side. To reach the battery re-
move the protection cover.
Contact Fiat Dealership to check/change
the battery.
CHECKING THE CHARGE fig. 14
The battery charge may be checked
through the indicator A(for ver-
sions/markets, where provided) set on the
battery cover and acting according to the
colour the indicator shows.
If the battery is not fitted with electrolyte
level indicator, the relevant checks must
only be carried out by authorised per-
sonnel.
To check the battery charge, slacken the
two fastening screws and open the cov-
er. Check the battery charge and then re-
close the cover, take care to prevent
pinching and short circuits.
Refer to the table below.The liquid in the battery is
poisonous and corrosive.
Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Do
not bring naked flames or possible
sources of sparks near the battery:
risk of fire and explosion.
WARNING
Running the battery with
low fluid level can damage
the battery beyond repair and could
also cause its explosion.
WARNING
AIR CLEANER/
POLLEN FILTER
Pollen filter replacement shall be carried
out at Fiat Dealership.

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LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE
VEHICLE
IN AN
EMERGENCY
VEHICLE
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
Brakes
– fluid level ......................................... 162
– service and emergency brakes.... 116
Bulb replacement................................. 139
Capacities ............................................. 199
Carrying children safely...................... 99
– ISOFIX child restraint
system (mounting)......................... 105
Ceiling lights.......................................... 60
– bulb replacement ........................... 139
Central door locking/
unlocking system............................... 72
Checking the levels.............................. 158
Cigar lighter .......................................... 67
Clock ...................................................... 16
Clutch..................................................... 181
CO
2emissions ..................................... 206
Cruise Control ..................................... 54
Dashboard ........................................... 5
Demisting
– front side windows.............28-32-38
– rear windows.......................30-34-38– windscreen...........................28-32-38
Diesel fuel filter (water presence) ... 132
Dimensions........................................... 186
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement ........................... 141
– control ............................................ 47
Direction indicators
– control ............................................ 48
– front bulb replacement................. 142
– rear bulb replacement.................. 143
– side bulb replacement................... 142
Door lock/unlock remote control ... 7
Doors ..................................................... 69
Engine
– code.................................................. 177
– fuel feed ........................................... 181
– lubrication....................................... 200
– specifications................................... 173
Engine compartment........................... 158
Engine coolant level............................. 161
ABS ...................................................... 82
Accessories purchased
by the owner...................................... 90
Air cleaner............................................. 164
Air recirculation........................31-36-41
Air vents (side and central) ............... 28
Air bags
– Front air bags................................. 106
– Side air bags .................................... 109
Ashtray................................................... 67
Battery
– economizer..................................... 151
– fluid level ........................................ 164
– jump starting ................................... 134
– recharging........................................ 151
– specifications................................... 180
Bodywork
– maintenance.................................... 170
– versions............................................ 173
Bonnet.................................................... 76
Brake fluid level .................................... 162
Brake lights............................................ 143
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