FIAT Panda Classic - Manual (Page 170)

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W
ARNING
LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICA
TIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD AND CONTROLS
SAFETY DEVICES
CORRECT USE OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE Refer to the instructions provided by the
battery Manufacturer.
BATTERY
The battery is of the “Limited mainte-
nance” type: under normal conditions of
use the electrolyte does not need topping
up with distilled water.
CHECKING THE CHARGE fig. 14
The battery charge may be checked sat-
isfactorily through the inspection slot us-
ing the indicator A, and acting according
to the colour the indicator shows.
Refer to the table below or to the label
B on the battery.
fig. 14 F0G0119m
Bright white Top up electrolyte Contact Fiat
colour Dealership
Dark colour Low charge level Charge the battery
without green area (advisable to
in the centre contact Fiat Dealership)
Dark colour Electrolyte level and No action
with green area charge sufficient
in the centre
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.
WARNING
Running the battery with
low fluid level can damage
the battery beyond repair and could
also cause its explosion.
WARNING
CHANGING THE BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with a gen-
uine spare part having the same specifi-
cations.
If a battery with different specifications is
fitted, the service intervals given in the
“Service schedule” in this section will no
longer be valid.