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MAINTENANCE AND CARE 136 before disconnecting the battery and then reconnecting the electrical supply to the battery. If the car is to be left inactive for longer than a month, park it with the auxiliary lithium battery charged to the maximum level. WARNING If the auxiliary battery has a low charge, this will not affect car starting. WARNING In the event of extended inactivity, start the engine every three months and drive a section of road to recharge the auxiliary lithium battery. 136 F0S0372 173) 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. 174) Using the battery with low fluid will irreparably damage the battery and may cause an explosion. 175) If the car must remain unused for a long time at a very low temperature, remove the battery and take it to a warm place, to avoid freezing. 176) Always wear appropriate goggles to protect your eyes when working on or near the battery. 177) Do not attempt to recharge a frozen battery: first it must be thawed, otherwise there is a risk of explosion. If freezing has occurred, the battery should be checked by specialised technicians 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. 52) Incorrect installation of electric and electronic devices may cause severe damage to your car. If after buying your car, you wish to install any accessories (anti-theft, etc.), go to a Fiat Dealership, which will suggest the most suitable devices and advise you whether a higher capacity conventional battery needs to be installed. 4) Batteries contain substances which are very harmful for the environment. For battery replacement, contact a Fiat Dealership. AUXILIARY BATTERY The auxiliary lithium battery (A) fig. 137 under the front left seat is maintenance free. Do not remove the protective cover for any reason. 178) 53) 137 F0S0697 In the event of failure, the warning light, the symbol (for versions with colour display only) and/or the symbol appear on the instrument panel, possibly with the corresponding dedicated message. Contact only |