Do not travel with the
windscreen washer reser-
voir empty. The wind-
screen washer is fundamental for
improving visibility.
Do not let the power
steering fluid come into
Check that fluid contained in tank is
at maximum level. If fluid has to be
added, it is suggested to use the brake
fluid in table "Fluids and lubricants"
(see chapter "Technical characteris-
tics"). At plug opening, pay maximum
attention in order to prevent any im-
purities from entering the tank.
contact with hot engine
parts. It catches fire very easily.
Oil consumption is ex-
tremely low. If the oil lev-
el needs topping up again
a s short period of time, have the
system checked for leakage at a
Fiat Dealership.
POWER STEERING FLUID
fig. 13
For topping up, always use a funnel
with integrated filter with mesh equal
to or lower than 0.12 mm.
The oil level with the vehicle on lev-
el ground and engine cold should be
included between the references MIN
and MAX on the reservoir.
Prevent brake fluid,
which is highly corrosive,
from coming into contact
with painted parts. Should it hap-
pen, immediately wash with wa-
ter.
When the oil is hot, the level can ex-
ceed the reference line MAX.
BRAKE/HYDRAULIC
CLUTCH FLUID fig. 14-15
When topping up (where necessary)
make sure that the oil has the same
specifications as the oil in the system.
Check that the level of the fluid in the
reservoir is at the maximum.
Use DOT 4 fluid only for topping up.
We recommend TUTELA TOP 4
that the braking system was originally
filled with.
fig. 13
fig. 14
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