FIAT Stilo - Manual (Page 227)

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
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ARNING
LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICA
TIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD AND CONTROLS
SAFETY DEVICES
CORRECT USE OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
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.
Contact Fiat Dealership to have the bat-
tery checked/replaced.
CHECKING THE CHARGE fig. 20
The battery charge may be checked
through the indicator A (where required)
set on the battery cover and acting ac-
cording to the colour the indicator
shows.
Should the battery be not fitted with bat-
tery charge inspection device (optical elec-
trolyte indicator), inspection operations
shall be carried out by skilled personnel
only.
Refer to the table below or to the label
B on the battery.
fig. 20 F0C0506m
Bright white
colour
Dark colour
without green area
in the centre
Dark colour
with green area
in the centre
Top up electrolyte
Low charge level
Electrolyte level and charge
sufficient
Contact
Fiat Dealership
Charge the battery
(advisable to contact Fiat
Dealership)
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