Battery check Fiat 500 2004 - 2012 | Haynes Manuals

Time

5 minutes

Difficulty

Locate the battery

Check the Negative (-) terminal clamp is tight

Open the 'Positive' (+) protective cover

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

Check battery is generally secure. If loose, tighten the battery retainer

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

Fiat 500