Battery check Fiat 500 2004 - 2012 | Haynes Manuals

Battery check Fiat 500 2004 - 2012 | Haynes Manuals

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Fiat 500 (2004 - 2012)

Fiat 500

2004 - 2012
Battery check
Time
5 minutes
Difficulty
Find your vehicle
- step 1
Locate the battery
- step 2
Check the Negative (-) terminal clamp is tight
- step 3
Open the 'Positive' (+) protective cover
- step 4
Check the Positive (+) terminal clamp is tight. CAUTION ⠀ “ if using a spanner to tighten terminal, be careful not to short the spanner on the bodywork
- step 5
Check battery is generally secure. If loose, tighten the battery retainer
- step 6
To tighten, use a 13mm socket. Not too tight as you may damage the battery casing If you have to replace the battery or alternator, click below

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