IN AN EMERGENCY
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foreign bodies from the tyre. Do not let the
compressor turnedon formorethan20
consecutive minutes - overheating hazard.
140)
The compressor in the kit
MAYNOT
BEUSED
for purposes other than tyre
repair.
IMPORTANT
31)
The sealant fluid is effective with
externaltemperatures from -40°C to
+50°C. The sealant fluid has an expiry date
and must be replaced periodically. It is
possible to repair tyres with damage on
the tread up to a maximum diameter of
6 mm. Show the cartridge and the label to
the personnel whomusthandle the tyre
treated with the TireKit.
EMERGENCY
STARTING
If thesymbol on the display turns
on constantly, contact an Abarth
Dealership immediately.
JUMPSTARTING
If the battery is flat,the engine may
be started using an auxiliary battery
fig. 129 with the same capacity or a
little higher than theflat one.
32)
141)
129AB0A0078C
Proceed as followsto start the car:
connect the positive terminals (+
mark near the terminal) of the two
batteries using a suitable lead;
with a second lead, connect the
negative terminal (–) of the auxiliary
battery to an earthpoint
on the
engine or the gearbox of the car to be
started;
start the engine;
when the engine has been started,
remove the leadsreversing the order
above.
If after a few attempts the engine does
not start, do not persist but contact an
Abarth Dealership.
WARNING Do notdirectly connect
the negative terminals of the two
batteries: sparks could ignite explosive
gas released fromthe battery. If the
auxiliary battery is installed on another
car, prevent accidental contact
between metallic parts of the two cars.
BUMPSTARTING
Never bump startthe engine by
pushing, towing ordriving downhill.
This could cause fuel to flow into the
catalytic converter and damage it
beyond repair.
WARNING Remember that the brake
servo and electricpower steering are
not active until theengine is started.
A much greater effort will therefore be
required to use thebrake pedal or turn
the steering wheel.
WARNING
141)
This starting procedure must be
performed by expert personnel because
incorrect actions could cause electrical
discharge of considerable intensity.
Furthermore, battery fluid is poisonous
and corrosive: avoidcontact with skin and
eyes. Keep naked flames and lighted
cigarettes away fromthebattery and do
not cause sparks.
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