Fiat DOBLO 2015, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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IMPORTANT
4) Used engine oil and oil filters contain
substances which are harmful to the
environment. Contact a Fiat Dealership to
have the oil and filters changed. They are
equipped to dispose of the used oil and
filters respecting nature and the law.
5)
Power steering fluid consumption is
extremely low; if another top-up is required
after only a short period of time, have
the system checked for leaks at a Fiat
Dealership.
6)
Used transmission fluid contains
substances that are harmful to the
environment. It is advisable to have the oil
changed by a Fiat Dealership where it will
be disposed of respecting the environment
and according to legal requirements.
RECHARGING THE
BATTERY
WARNING The battery recharging
procedure is given as information only.
This operation should be performed at
a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING Charging should be slow at
a low ampere rating for approximately
24 hours. Charging for a longer time
may damage the battery.
WARNING If a "quick-type" battery
charger is used with the battery
fitted on the car, before connecting it
disconnect both cables of the battery
itself. Do not use a "quick-type" battery
charger to provide the starting voltage.
To recharge, proceed as follows:
IN THE ABSENCE OF THE
START&STOP SYSTEM
disconnect the terminal from the
negative battery pole;
connect the charger cables to the
battery terminals, observing the poles;
turn on the charger;
when you have finished, turn the
charger off before disconnecting the
battery;
reconnect the terminal to the
negative battery pole.
WITH START&STOP
SYSTEM
Versions with dummy pole fig. 213
213
F0V0381
disconnect the quick release
negative terminal (A) from the dummy
negative terminal (B); this is because a
battery status monitoring sensor (D) is
fitted on the negative battery terminal
(C) and should never be disconnected
except for when the battery is actually
replaced;
connect the positive cable of the
charger to the positive pole of the
battery and the negative cable to the
dummy negative terminal (B);
turn on the charger;
after the recharge, turn the charger
off before disconnecting it from the
battery;
after disconnecting the battery
charger, reconnect the quick-release
negative terminal (A) to the dummy
terminal (B).