battery FIAT TALENTO 2020 Owner handbook (in English)

BATTERY
It is under cover 1 fig. 278 and does not
require service. It must not be opened
and liquid must not be added to it.
REPLACING THE
BATTERY
214) 215) 216) 217) 218) 219)
50) 51) 52)
6)
As the following operation is
complicated, it is advisable to contact a
Fiat Dealership.Label A fig. 279
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
214)Always turn off the ignition device
before working in the engine compartment
(see the related information in the “Starting
the engine” paragraph in the “Starting and
driving” chapter).215)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.
216)When you intervene near the engine,
this last could be hot. Moreover, the
cooling fan could start up at any time. The
warning light serves to remind you of
this condition. Risk of injury.
217)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.
218)Using the battery with low fluid will
irreparably damage the battery and may
cause an explosion.
219)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. If after purchasing
the vehicle, you want to install accessories
(alarm, mobile phone, etc.), contact the Fiat
Dealership who will be able to suggest the
most suitable devices and, above all, offer
advice on the need to use a more powerful
battery.
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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.
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.
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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. 280 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. 280: 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

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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".
Smoke coming from underneath the
vehicle when starting the heating.This does not necessarily indicate a
fault: the smoke comes from the boiler.
In this case, the smoke will gradually
disappear when the passenger
compartment has reached the right
temperature.
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TECHNICAL DATA

INDEX
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) . . .126
Accessories purchased by the
owner....................5
Active safety systems..........126
AdBlue (Urea) additive tank.......43
Baggage cover..............69
Battery...................173
Battery recharging............159
Bodywork.................178
Braking system..............186
Cargo volumes.............199
Checking levels..............169
Child protection systems........100
Carrying children safely.......100
Fitting a child restraint system
with seat belts............102
ISOFIX fastening system......114
Climate control...............45
Climate control system.........210
CO2 emissions..............218
Control panel and on-board
instruments...............87
Cruise control (constant speed
regulator).................69
Diesel version particularities......74
Diffusers...................48
Display....................77
Doors.....................20Centralised door locking/unlocking
for the openable parts........23
Front doors...............20
Manual door locking/unlocking . . .24
Rear swing doors...........21
Sliding side door............21
Tailgate.................23
Electric windows.............59
Engine...................184
Engine bonnet...............60
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
system.................126
Exterior lights
Dipped beam headlights.......35
Headlight alignment adjustment . .36
External lights...............35
Daytime running lights........35
Direction indicators..........37
Front fog lights.............36
Main beam headlights........36
Rear fog light..............36
Side lights................35
Filters...................172
Fluids and lubricants..........212
Front airbags................96
Front driver and
passenger airbags . . . . ......96
Front passenger side air bag and
child restraint..............96
Front headrest...............26Fuel consumption............216
Handbrake................134
Hazard warning lights..........143
Headrests..................26
Heating and ventilation..........47
Heavy-duty use of the vehicle
(scheduled service)..........168
Hill Holder Assistance for starting
uphill...................128
i-Size child restraint systems.....114
Identification data............183
Ignition device...............45
Installing electrical/electronic
devices...................5
Interior...................180
Interior fittings...............61
Sun visors................61
Interior lights................38
Jump starting..............158
Keys.....................13
Electronic key.............15
Key with remote control.......13
Manual climate control.........49
Multimedia equipment..........68
Occupant protection systems.....92
Parking the vehicle...........134
Passenger compartment fuse
control unit...............150
Passenger compartment fuses. . . .148