The battery is of the “Limited maintenance” type: under normal conditions of use the electrolyte does not need topping up with distilled water.
CHECKING THE CHARGE fig. 22
The battery charge may be checked satisfactorily through the inspection slot using the indicator and acting according to the color the indicator shows.
Refer to the table below or to the plate (see figure) set on the battery.
The liquid in the battery is poisonous and corrosive.
Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Do not bring naked flames or possible sources of sparks near the battery: risk of fire and explosion.
Running the battery with low fluid level can damage the battery beyond repair
and could also cause its explosion.
See also:
Service (Service)
Through the “Service” function it is possible to receive information connected
with correct vehicle maintenance.
The “Service schedule” includes vehicle maintenance every 20,000 km (or 12,000
...
Operation
Each time the car is started turning the ignition key to MAR, the Fiat CODE system
control unit sends a recognition code to the engine control unit to deactivate the
inhibitor.
The code is sent o ...
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
This system enhances directional control and stability of the vehicle under various
driving conditions. ESC corrects for oversteering or understeering of the vehicle
by applying the brake of the a ...