Jeep AVENGER 2023, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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CHARGING THE
CONVENTIONAL 12V
BATTERY
For optimum service life of the battery,
it is essential to maintain an adequate
state of charge.
In some circumstances, it may be
necessary to charge the battery:
when using the vehicle mainly for
short journeys
if the vehicle is to be taken off the
road for several weeks
Consult a Fiat Dealership.
WARNINGS
WARNING After setting the ignition
device to STOP and closing the driver's
door, wait at least one minute before
disconnecting the electrical supply
from the conventional battery. When
reconnecting the electrical supply to the
conventional battery, make sure that the
ignition device is in the STOP position
and the driver's door is closed.
WARNING Charging should be slow at a
low ampere rating for approximately 24
hours. Regardless of the duration of the
operation, it is always recommended to
disconnect the battery from the device
as soon as charging is complete to avoid
potential damage.
WARNING The cables of the electrical
system must be correctly reconnected to
the conventional battery, i.e. the positive
cable (+) to the positive terminal and
the negative cable (
–
) to the negative
terminal.
The conventional battery terminals
are marked with the positive (+) and
negative (-) terminal symbols, and are
shown on the cover of the battery itself.
The battery terminals must also be
corrosion-free and firmly secured to the
terminals. If a "quick-type" conventional
battery charger is used with the battery
fitted on the car, before connecting
it disconnect both cables of the
conventional battery itself. Do not use a
"quick-type" battery charger to provide
the starting voltage.
CHARGING THE CONVENTIONAL
12V BATTERY USING A BATTERY
CHARGER
WARNING To charge the vehicle's
battery yourself, use only a charger
compatible with lead-acid batteries with
a nominal voltage of 12 V.
WARNING Follow the instructions
provided by the manufacturer of the
charger. Never reverse polarities.
WARNING For Hybrid version: the
hybrid system is connected to the 12 V
network through the DC/DC converter.
Any operation may affect the overall
behaviour of the system. To charge the
vehicle's battery yourself, use only a
charger compatible with lead-acid
batteries with a nominal voltage of 12 V.
NOTE It is not necessary to disconnect
the battery
12V
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Proceed as follows:
switch the ignition off
switch off all electrical consumers
(audio system, lighting, wipers, etc.)
switch off charger before connecting
the cables to the battery, so as to avoid
any dangerous sparks
ensure that the charger cables are in
good condition
lift the plastic cover on the (+)
terminal, if the vehicle has one