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dummy pole fig. 144
In the event of vehicle inactivity,
special attention must be paid to the
disconnection of the battery power
supply.
Proceed as follows: detach the
connector A (by pressing button B)
from sensor C for monitoring the
status of the battery installed on the
negative battery pole D. This sensor
should never be disconnected
from the pole except if the battery is
replaced.
81)
EMERGENCY
STARTING
In the case of emergency starting,
never connect the negative lead
(–) of the auxiliary battery to the
negative pole C of the vehicle
battery, but rather to either the
dummy pole B or to an
engine/gearbox earth point fig. 145.
82) 83) 84) 85)
WARNING
81) If the battery needs to be
replaced, always contact a Fiat
Dealership. Replace the battery
with a new one of the same type
and specifications.
82) Before opening the bonnet,
make sure that the vehicle is
switched off and the key is in the
OFF position. Please follow the
instructions on the decal near the
front crossmember. It is advisable
to extract the key when there
are other people in the vehicle.
83) The vehicle should always be
evacuated after the key has been
removed or turned to the OFF
position. When refuelling, make
sure that the vehicle is switched
off with the key in the OFF
position.
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