charging FIAT STRADA 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

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IF THE BATTERY
RUNS DOWN
First of all, you are advised to
consult the “Vehicle maintenance”
section, which contains a list of
precautions to prevent the battery
from running down and ensure long
battery life.
RECHARGING THE BATTERY
IMPORTANT The battery
recharging procedure is given for
information purposes only. You are
advised to contact a Fiat 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 negative battery
terminal;
– connect the charger cables to the
battery terminals, observing the
polarity;
– switch on the charger;
– when it is recharged, turn the
charger off before disconnecting it
from the battery;
– reconnect the negative battery
terminal.
Battery fluid is
poisonous and
corrosive: avoid contact with
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.
WARNING
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.
WARNING
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
ABS ............................................................................................... 80
ABS system ................................................................................... 80
- fault indications ...................................................................... 81
Air cleaner .................................................................................... 143
Air diffusers .................................................................................. 56
Air vents ........................................................................................56
Airbags ........................................................................................... 82
- deactivation ........................................................................... 84
- driver ...................................................................................... 83
- important information ..................................................85-86-87
- passenger ............................................................................... 83
Ashtray............................................................................................ 68
Battery
- maintenance .......................................................................... 146
- recharging .............................................................................. 127
- replacement .......................................................................... 145
Bodywork
- bodywork type code ...........................................................157
- maintenance .......................................................................... 150
Bonnet ........................................................................................... 75
Brake fluid level............................................................................. 142
Brake lights
- bulb replacement............................................................118-119
Brakes
- fluid level ................................................................................ 142
- service and parking brakes ..........................................98-160
Bulb replacement.......................................................................... 113
Bulbs
- changing.............................................................................115-120
- general information.............................................................. 113- specifications.......................................................................... 114
- types ....................................................................................... 113
Capacities ...................................................................................... 168
Changing a wheel...................................................109-110-111-112
Chassis (marking) ........................................................................ 156
Chassis marking............................................................................ 156
Checking fluid levels.....................................................................138
Cigar lighter (power socket) ..............................................67-68
CO
2(exhaust emissions) ........................................................... 172
Compass ......................................................................................... 30
- recalibration .......................................................................... 31
Control buttons............................................................................ 32
Correct use of the vehicle.................................................. 95
Dashboard ...................................................................................12-13
Diesel filter (draining condensation) ....................................... 144
Diesel
- filter ........................................................................................ 144
- specification............................................................................ 168
Dimensions .............................................................................165-166
Dipped beam headlights
- bulb replacement ................................................................. 115
- control ..................................................................................... 60
Dipped headlights
- bulb replacement ................................................................. 115
- control ................................................................................... 60
Direction indicators
- control ................................................................................... 61
Direction indicators
- control ................................................................................... 61
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