battery FIAT TALENTO 2016 2.G Owner's Manual

PERIODIC CHECKS
Every1,000km or before long trips
check and, if necessary, top up:
engine coolant level;
brake fluid level;
windscreen washer fluid level;
tyre inflation pressure and condition;
operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
operation of screen washer/wiper
system and positioning/wear of
windscreen/rear window wiper blades.
Every3,000km, check and top up the
engine oil level.
DEMANDING VEHICLE
USE
If the vehicle is mostly used in one of
the following conditions:
dusty roads;
short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures;
engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long periods
of inactivity;
the following checks must be carried
out more often than indicated in the
Scheduled Service Plan:
check front disc brake pad condition
and wear;
check cleanliness of bonnet and
boot locks, cleanliness and lubrication
of linkage;
visually inspect conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust/fuel system/brakes) and
rubber elements (gaiters/sleeves/
bushes, etc.);
check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
visually inspect conditions of the
accessory drive belts;
check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
check and, if necessary, replace
pollen filter;
check and, if necessary, replace air
cleaner.
SERVICING
PROCEDURES
The vehicle respects the recycling
criteria and scrapped vehicle
assessment that will become law in
2016.
Therefore, some of the vehicle’s
components are designed with their
ultimate recycling in mind.
These components can easily be
disassembled to be recovered and
reused in the recycling industry.
Moreover, thanks to its advanced
design, its original setup and its modest
fuel consumption, the vehicle complies
with the anti-pollution regulations in
force. We are actively committed to
reducing polluting gases and saving
energy. But the level of polluting gas
emissions and vehicle consumption
also depend on you. Take care to use
and service your vehicle correctly.
Keep in mind that lack of respect for
anti-pollution laws can expose the
vehicle's owner to administrative
sanctions. Moreover, replacing engine,
fuel system and exhaust parts with
other non-original ones voids the
vehicle's compliance with the
anti-pollution regulations.
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SERVICING AND CARE

BATTERY
It is under cover 1 fig. 270 and does not
require service. It must not be opened
and liquid must not be added to it.
REPLACING THE
BATTERY
199) 200) 201) 202) 203) 204)
50) 51) 52)
6)
As the following operation is
complicated, it is advisable to contact a
Fiat Dealership.Label A fig. 271
Respect the instructions on the battery:
2no open flames and no smoking;
3eye protection compulsory;
4keep away from children;
5explosive substances;
6this Owner Handbook;
7corrosive substances.
WARNING
199)The engine must be stopped before
performing any operation in the engine
compartment.
200)Handle the battery carefully, because
it contains sulphuric acid that must not
come into contact with eyes or skin. If that
happens, rinse thoroughly with water. If
necessary, see a doctor. Keep open
flames, incandescent items and sources of
sparks far from the battery's elements: risk
of explosion.201)When you intervene near the engine,
this last could be hot. Moreover, the
cooling fan could start up at any time. Risk
of injury.
202)Battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with the skin and
eyes. Keep open flames away from the
battery and do not use objects that might
create sparks: risk of explosion and fire.
203)Using the battery with insufficient fluid
irreparably damages the battery and may
cause an explosion.
204)When performing any operation on
the battery or near it, always protect your
eyes with special goggles.
IMPORTANT
50)Since the battery is specific, you need
to make sure you replace it with its
equivalent. Consult a Fiat Dealership.
51)Incorrect installation of electric and
electronic devices may cause severe
damage to your vehicle. After purchasing
your vehicle, if you wish to install any
accessories (anti-theft, radio phone, etc.),
go to a Fiat Dealership, which will suggest
the most suitable devices and advise you
whether a higher capacity battery needs to
be installed.
52)If the vehicle will be unused for an
extended period of time in extremely cold
weather conditions, remove the battery and
store it in a heated area to prevent it from
freezing.
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IMPORTANT
6)Batteries contain substances which are
very dangerous for the environment. For
battery replacement, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
WHEELS AND TYRES
SAFETY INFORMATION
The tyres are the vehicle's only contact
with the road surface, so they need to
be kept in good condition.
Local laws concerning rules of the road
must be respected.
205) 206) 207) 208) 209)
53) 54)
MAINTENANCE
The tyres must always be in good
condition, the treads have to be thick
enough; the tyres approved by Fiat
have wear warnings 1 fig. 272 that are
made up of protuberances incorporated
in the tread thickness.When the tread pattern is reduced to
the level of the warning protuberances,
they become visible 2 fig. 272: you
need to replace your tyres because the
tread depth is approximately1.6 mm
and that means low grip on wet roads.
An overloaded vehicle, travelling too
long on highways, in very hot weather
or driving on bumpy roads contributes
to deteriorating the tyres faster.
INFLATION PRESSURE
Respect the inflation pressure (including
the spare tyre), check it at least once a
year and before any long trips (see the
label located on the driver's door pillar).
The pressure must be checked with
cold tyres: do not consider higher
pressures that could be reached during
hot months or after hard driving. If tyre
pressure checking cannot be done with
cold tyres, increase the pressure 0.2 to
0.3 bar (or 3 PSI).
Never deflate a hot tyre.
Vehicles equipped with TPMS: in case
of under-inflating or puncture, the
warning light
on the instrument
panel turns on. Refer to the “TPMS –
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System”
paragraph in the “Safety” chapter.
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SERVICING AND CARE

WHATTODOIF...
The advice given below lets you quickly and temporarily fix various problems: for safety, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO
Using the electronic key
The electronic key cannot lock or unlock the
doors.Dead key battery.Replace the battery. You can still lock/unlock
and start your vehicle (refer to the
"Locking/unlocking the doors" and "Starting
the engine” paragraphs).
Use of devices on the same frequency as the
card (cell phone, etc.).Stop using these devices or use the
integrated key (refer to the "Electronic key”
paragraph).
The vehicle is located in an area known for a
high presence of electro-magnetic waves.
Vehicle battery run down.Use the key integrated in the key (refer to the
"Electronic key” paragraph in the “Knowing
you vehicle” chapter)
The vehicle has been started.With the engine started, locking/unlocking
the doors with the key is not possible.
Disengage the starter device.
Using the remote control
The remote control does not lock or unlock
the doors.Remote control battery run down. Use the key.
Use of devices on the same frequency as the
remote control (cell phone, etc.).Stop using the other devices or use the key.
The vehicle is located in an area known for a
high presence of electro-magnetic waves.
Battery flat.Replace the battery. You can still lock/unlock
and start your vehicle (refer to the
"Locking/unlocking the doors" and "Starting
the engine” paragraphs).
The vehicle has been started.With the engine started, locking/unlocking
the doors with the key is not possible.
Disengage the starter device.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO
Using the starter motor
The instrument panel warning lights are dim
or do not turn on, the starter motor does not
turn over.Battery terminal loose, disconnected or
rusted.Tighten it, reconnect it or clean it if it is
rusted.
Battery run down or out of order.Connect another battery to the defective one.
See the paragraph "Emergency starting" or
replace the battery if necessary. Do not push
the vehicle if the steering wheel lock is
engaged.
Circuit defective. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
The engine does not start.Starting conditions were not satisfied.Refer to the “Starting the engine” paragraph
in the “Knowing your vehicle” chapter.
The electronic key "easy access" does not
work.Insert the key in the reader to start the
engine. Refer to the “Starting the engine”
paragraph in the “Knowing your vehicle”
chapter.
The engine does not stop.Electronic key not recognised. Insert key into the reader.
Electronic problem.Press the starter button five times in a row,
quickly.
The steering wheel stays locked.Steering wheel locked.Turn the steering wheel and press the start
button at the same time (refer to the "Starting
the engine” paragraph in the “Knowing your
vehicle” chapter).
Circuit defective. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
During driving
White smoke coming from the exhaust pipe.This does not necessarily indicate a defect:
the smoke comes from regenerating the
particulate filter.Please see the paragraph "Details about the
Diesel version".
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TECHNICAL DATA

INDEX
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System). . .126
Accessories purchased by the
owner....................5
Active safety systems..........126
Adblue additive reservoir.........45
Baggage cover..............70
Battery...................173
Battery recharging............159
Bodywork.................178
Braking system..............186
Cargo volumes.............199
Checking levels..............169
Child protection systems........101
Carrying children safely.......101
Fitting a child restraint system
with seat belts............103
ISOFIX fastening system......116
Climate control...............46
Control panel and on-board
instruments...............88
Cruise control (constant speed
regulator).................70
Diesel version particularities......76
Diffusers...................49
Display....................78
Doors.....................21
Centralised door locking/
unlocking for the openable parts . .25Front doors...............21
Manual door locking/unlocking . . .26
Rear swing doors...........23
Sliding side door............22
Tailgate.................24
Electric windows.............60
Engine...................184
Engine bonnet...............61
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
system.................126
External lights...............37
Daytime running lights........37
Dipped headlights...........37
Direction indicators..........39
Front fog lights.............38
Headlight alignment adjustment . .38
Main beam headlights........37
Rear fog light..............38
Side lights................37
Filters...................172
Front air bags
Driver and passenger air bags . . .97
Front passenger side air bag and
child restraint..............98
Front airbags................97
Front headrest...............28
Handbrake................135
Hazard warning lights..........143
Headrests..................28Heating and ventilation..........48
Heavy-duty use of the vehicle
(scheduled service)..........168
Hill Holder Assistance for starting
uphill...................128
Identification data............182
Ignition device...............46
Installing electrical/electronic
devices...................5
Interior...................180
Interior fittings...............62
Sun visors................62
Interior lights................40
Jump starting..............158
Keys.....................14
Electronic key.............17
Key with remote control.......14
Manual climate control.........50
Occupant protection systems.....93
Parking the vehicle...........135
Passenger compartment fuse
control unit...............150
Passenger compartment fuses. . . .149
PBA (Panic Brake Assist) system. . .127
Periodic checks (scheduled
servicing)................168
Pre-tensioners...............96
Protecting the environment.......75
Radar parking...............57
Radio.....................69
Fluids and lubricants..........211 CO2 Emissions..............217
Consumption...............215
Performance...............213