ENGINE OIL
HEAT ENGINE COOLANT
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WARNING Brake fluid is hygroscopic
(i.e. it absorbs moisture). For this
reason, if the car is mainly used
in areas with a high degree of
atmospheric humidity, the fluid
should be replaced at more frequent
intervals than specified in the "Service
Schedule".
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67)
Check the oil level a few minutes (about
5) after the engine has stopped, with
the vehicle parked on level ground.
Check that the oil level is between
the MIN and MAX references on the
dipstick.
If the level is too low, unscrew the
cap of the reservoir 4 and add the
fluid described in the "Technical
Specifications" chapter.
WINDSCREEN/REAR
WINDOW WASHER FLUID
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If the level of the oil is close to or below
the MIN mark, add oil via the filler fitting
until the MAX mark is reached.
Take out the engine oil dipstick, clean it
with a lint-free cloth and reinsert it.
Extract it again and check that the
engine oil level is between the MIN and
MAX marks on the dipstick.
Engine oil consumption
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CONVENTIONAL
BATTERY
If the level is too low, raise the reservoir
cap 3 and add the fluid described in
the "Technical Specifications" chapter.
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5)
The conventional battery does not
require topping up the electrolyte with
distilled water.
BRAKE FLUID
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A periodic check carried out at a Fiat
Dealership is, however, necessary to
check efficiency.
Check that the fluid is at the max. level.
If the fluid level in the reservoir is too
low, undo the reservoir cap 1 and add
the fluid described in the "Technical
Specifications" chapter.
4)
Replacing the conventional battery
If necessary, replace the conventional
battery with another original battery
with the same specifications. Follow
the conventional battery manufacturer's
instructions for maintenance.
The maximum engine oil consumption
is usually 400 grams every 1000 km.
When the car is new, the engine needs
to be run in; therefore the engine oil
consumption can only be considered
stabilised after the first 5000 -
6000 km.
WARNING Carefully clean the cap
of the reservoir and the surrounding
surface. Take great care to ensure that
impurities do not enter the reservoir
when the cap is opened.
CAR INACTIVITY
In the event of car inactivity (or if the
battery is replaced), special attention
must be paid to the disconnection of
the traditional battery power supply.
Press button (2) fig. 217 to disconnect
connector (1) from sensor (3) (battery
WARNING After adding or changing
the oil, let the engine turn over for a few
seconds and wait a few minutes after
stopping the engine before you check
the level.
Always use a funnel with a built-in filter
with a mesh of 0.12 mm or less.
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