Fiat 2013 Ducato 250, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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BATTERY RECHARGING
IMPORTANT The battery recharging procedure is
given as information only. You are advised to contact
a Fiat Dealership to have this operation performed.
Low amperage slow recharging for approximately
24 hours is advised. Charging for a longer time may
damage the battery.
IN THE ABSENCE OF START&STOP
SYSTEM
Charge the battery as follows:
❒
disconnect the negative battery terminal;
❒
connect the charger cables to the battery
terminals, observing the polarity;
❒
turn on the charger;
❒
when finished, turn the charger off before
disconnecting the battery;
❒
reconnect the negative battery terminal.
WARNING
Battery fluid is poisonous and corrosive:
avoid contact with your skin and eyes.
The battery should be charged in a well
ventilated place, away from naked flames or
possible sources of sparks: danger of explosion
and fire.
WARNING
Do not attempt to charge a frozen
battery: it must be thawed first,
otherwise it may explode. If freezing has
occurred, the battery should be checked by
skilled personnel 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.
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