FIAT Punto 2012 - Manual (Page 224)

REPLACING THE BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with an original spare part
with the same specifications.
If a battery with different specifications is fitted, the ser-
vice intervals given in the “Scheduled Servicing Plan” will
no longer be valid.
For battery maintenance, you should therefore refer to
the instructions provided by the battery manufacturer.
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KNOWING
YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
Incorrect assembly of electric and electronic
devices may cause severe damage to your
car. Go to a Fiat Dealership if you want to
install accessories (alarms, mobile phone, etc.): they
will suggest the most suitable devices and advise you
if a higher capacity battery needs to be installed.
Batteries contain substances that are very
harmful to the environment. It is advisable
to have the battery changed by a Fiat Deal-
ership, where it will be disposed of properly and in
accordance with the law.
If the vehicle must remain unused for
a long time at very low temperatures, re-
move the battery and take it to a warm place to
avoid freezing.
WARNING
If you have to perform any operation on
the battery or near it, always protect your
eyes with special goggles.
WARNING
USEFUL ADVICE FOR EXTENDING
THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and make it last longer, fol-
low these instructions closely:
❒ when you park the car, ensure that the doors, boot and
bonnet are closed properly to prevent the ceiling cour-
tesy lights from staying on;
❒ turn off the ceiling lights, although the car does have
an automatic system for switching off internal lights;
❒ do not leave devices (e.g. sound system, hazard lights,
etc.) switched on for a long time when the engine is not
running;
❒ before performing any operation on the electrical sys-
tem, disconnect the negative battery cable;
❒ make sure battery terminals are fully tightened.
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