FIAT 500 - Manual (Page 122)

IN AN EMERGENCY
In an emergency we recommend that you call the freephone number found in the Warranty
Booklet.You can go to our web site at www.fiat500.com to find the Fiat Dealership nearest to
you.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Go to a Fiat Dealership immediately if warning light
stays on constantly on the instrument panel.
JUMP STARTING
If the battery is flat, the engine may be started using
an auxiliary battery fig. 95 with the same capacity
or a little higher than the flat one.
Never use a fast battery-charger to start
the engine as this could damage the
electronic systems of your car, particularly
the ignition and fuel supply control units.
WARNING
This procedure must be performed by
expert personnel because incorrect
actions may cause electrical discharge of
considerable intensity. Furthermore, battery
fluid is poisonous and corrosive: avoid contact
with your skin and eyes. Keep naked flames and
lighted cigarettes away from the battery and
do not cause sparks.
Proceed as follows to start the car:
❒ connect the positive terminals (sign + near the
terminal) of the two batteries with a jump lead;
❒ with a second lead, connect the negative terminal
– of the auxiliary battery to an earthing point
on the engine or the gearbox of the car to be
started;
fig. 95 F0S0093
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GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR CAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX