2008 FIAT BRAVO check oil

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MAINTENANCEENGINE OIL fig. 6-7-8-9-10
Checking engine oil
Check the oil level a few minutes (about
5) after the engine has stopped, with the
car parked on level ground.
Remove the dipstick Aand clean it, put
it back in completely, remove it and check
that the level is within the MINand MAX
marks on the dipstick. The interval be-
tween the MINand MAXmarks corre-
sponds to about one litre of oil.
F0Q0665m
Topping up engine oil
If the oil level is near or even below the
MINmark, add oil through the filler neck
B, until reaching the MAXmark.
Oil level shall never exceed the MAX
mark.
F0Q0620m
fig. 10 - 1.9 Multijet 16V version
A
B
F0Q0621m
IMPORTANT If a routine check reveals
that the oil level is above the MAXmark,
contact Fiat Dealership to have the cor-
rect level restored.
IMPORTANT After adding or changing
the oil, let the engine turn over for a few
seconds and wait a few minutes after turn-
ing it off before you check the level.
Engine oil consumption
Max engine oil consumption is usually 400
grams every 1000 km.
When the car is new, the engine needs
to run in, therefore the engine oil con-
sumption can only be considered stabilised
after the first 5000 - 6000 km.
F0Q0025mfig. 7 - 1.4 T-JET versions fig. 6 - 1.4
16V version
fig. 9 - 1.9 Multijet
8V version fig. 8 - 1.6 Multijet -
2.0 Multijet version
F0Q0757m
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IMPORTANT The oil consumption de-
pends on driving style and the conditions
under which the car is used.
IMPORTANT Do not add oil with speci-
fications other than that already in the en-
gine.
WARNING
Used engine oil and filter con-
tain harmful substances for
the environment. Contact Fi-
at Dealership to have the oil
and filter changed.
ENGINE COOLANT FLUID
fig. 11-12
The coolant level shall be checked with
cold engine and shall not be lower than
the MINmark on the reservoir.
If the level is low, pour slowly a mixture
of 50% distilled water and 50%
PARAFLU
UPof the FL Seleniathrough
the filler neck A.
A 50-50 mixture of PARAFLU
UPand dis-
tilled water gives freeze protection to
–35°C.
For particularly hard climate conditions, we
recommend use of a 60% PARAFLU
UP
and 40% demineralized water mixture.
fig. 11 - 1.4 16V version F0Q0617mfig. 12 - 1.4 T-JET , 1.6 Multijet,
1.9 Multijet - 2.0 MultijetversionF0Q0619m
The cooling system uses
PARAFLUUPantifreeze. Do
not add fluid having different
specifications from that al-
ready existing. PARAFLU
UPcannot be
mixed with other types of fluids. Should
other fluids be added, do not start the
engine and contact Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible.
Do not remove the reservoir
cap when the engine is hot:
you risk scalding yourself. The cool-
ing system is pressurised. If necessary,
replace the cap only with another
genuine one, otherwise system effi-
ciency could be compromised.
WARNING
When the engine is hot,
take care when working in-
side the engine compartment to avoid
burns. Remember that when the en-
gine is hot, the fan may cut in: dan-
ger of injury. Scarves, ties and other
loose clothing might be pulled by
moving parts.
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INTERIORS
Periodically check that water is not trapped
under the mats (due to water dripping off
shoes, umbrellas, etc.) which could cause
oxidisation of the sheet metal.
Replace the worn carpet mats, if present,
with genuine products or however that
remain securely fastented to the passen-
ger compartment carpet. It is not advis-
able to use non genuine mats that could
move whilst driving.
CLEANING SEATS AND FABRIC
AND VELVET PARTS
Use a soft brush or vacuum cleaner to re-
move dust. Velvet is cleaned better if the
brush is moistened.
Rub the seats with a sponge moistened
with a solution of water and neutral de-
tergent.Fabric upholstery of your car
is purpose-made to withstand
common wear resulting from
normal use of the car. It is
however absolutely necessary to pre-
vent hard and/or prolonged scratch-
ing/scraping caused by clothing acces-
sories like metallic buckles, studs, “Vel-
cro” fixings, etc. that stressing locally
the fabric could break yarns and dam-
age the upholstery as a consequence.INTERIOR PLASTIC PARTS
For routine cleaning of interior plastic
parts use a soft cloth moistened with wa-
ter and neutral soap. Remove grease or
persisting stains using appropriate solvent-
free products designed to preserve ap-
pearance and colour of plastic compo-
nents.
IMPORTANT Never use spirit or petro-
leum to clean the instrument panel.
Never use flammable prod-
ucts like oil ether or rectified
petrol for cleaning car interiors. Elec-
trostatic discharges generated by rub-
bing during cleaning operations could
cause fire.
WARNING
CLEANING LEATHER SEATS
Remove dried on dirt with lightly moist-
ened chamois leather or cloth without
pressing too hard.
Remove liquid or grease stains with a dry
absorbent cloth without rubbing. Then
wipe with a soft cloth or chamois leather
with water and neutral soap.
If the stain persists, use specific products,
carefully following the instructions for use.
IMPORTANT Never use spirit or alcohol-
based products.
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SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
Car maintenance ........................... 191
– scheduled servicing....................... 192
– service schedule ........................... 193
– heavy duty ...................................... 197
– routine maintenance .................... 197
Carrying children safely ..................... 112
Ceiling lights ......................................... 63
Central door locking system ............ 75
Checking fluid levels............................ 198
Child locks ........................................... 75
Cigar lighter ......................................... 69
CO
2 emissions .................................... 232
Code Card ........................................... 10
Containing running costs .................. 135
Controls ............................................... 65
Correct use of the car................. 129
Courtesy mirror light
(bulb replacement) .......................... 177
Cruise Control .................................. 61
Current outlet ..................................... 69
Dashboard .................................5-235
Dashboard and controls ............. 4
Daylight sensor ................................... 56Diesel particulate filter (DPF) .......... 104
Dimensions .......................................... 225
Dipped beam headlights .................... 55
Direction indicators
– activation ........................................ 55
– bulbs replacement ...............171-172
Doors
– child lock......................................... 75
– rear doors emergency
lock device ..................................... 76
DPF (diesel particulate filter) ........... 104
Dualdrive
(electric power steering) ............... 94
Engine codes/Bodywork versions .. 216
Engine compartment (washing) ....... 210
Engine oil .............................................. 201
Engine starting.............................130-156
EOBD system ...................................... 91
ESP system ........................................... 88
Exterior lights (replacement) ........... 170
External lights ...................................... 55
Fiat CODE system ............................ 8
Fix&Go automatic .............................. 163
ABS ...................................................... 86
Air bag
– front ................................................ 120
– side .................................................. 123
Air cleaner/Pollen filter ..................... 204
Alarm .................................................... 16
Ashtray ................................................. 69
ASR system .......................................... 89
At the filling station ............................ 102
Automatic two-zone climate
control system .................................. 49
Battery.................................................. 79
– jump starting .................................. 156
– recharge ......................................... 188
– replacement ................................... 204
Bodywork ............................................. 209
– bodywork versions ...................... 216
Bonnet.................................................... 83
Boot ....................................................... 79
Brake Assist.......................................... 87
Brakes ................................................... 220
Capacities ............................................ 228
Car inactivity......................................... 140
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ENGINE OIL CHANGE
1.4 16V- 1.4 T-JET - 1.6 Multijet
- 1.9 Multijet 8V - 1.9 Multijet 16V - 2.0 Multijet
Tank capacity 57
Reserve8-10
Refuel petrol engines with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) no lower than 95 only (EN 228 Specifications)
Refuel diesel engines with diesel fuel for motor vehicles only (EN 590 Specifications)
FUEL CAPACITIES (litres)
Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. - Customer Services - Technical Services - Service Engineering - Largo Senatore G. Agnelli, 5 - 10040 Volvera - Torino (Italia) - Print N. 603.81.442 - 11/2008 - 2ndEdition
Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed inflation pressure when the tyres are warm. Recheck pressure value with cold tyres.
With snow tyres, add +0.2 bar to the inflation pressure value prescribed for standard tyres.
When running at speed higher than 160 km/h, inflate tyres at full load inflation values.
T.P.M.S. system not available for tyre 195/65 R15 91H.
COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)
195/65 R15 91H 2.3 2.3 2.6 2.6
1.4 16V205/55 R16 91H 2.3 2.3 2.6 2.6
225/45 R17 91V 2.3 2.3 2.6 2.6
195/65 R15 91H 2.3 2.3 2.6 2.6
205/55 R16 91H 2.3 2.3 2.6 2.6
225/45 R17 91V 2.3 2.3 2.6 2.6
225/40 R18 92V REINFORCED 2.6 2.6 2.9 2.9
195/65 R15 91V 2.3 2.3 2.6 2.6
205/55 R16 91V 2.3 2.3 2.6 2.6
225/45 R17 91V 2.3 2.3 2.6 2.6
225/40 R18 92V REINFORCED 2.6 2.6 2.9 2.9STANDARD TYRES
Size Medium load Full load
Front Rear Front Rear
1.4 T-JET 120 HP
1.6 Multijet
1.9 Multijet
8V
1.4 T-JET 150HP
1.9 Multijet 16V
2.0 Multijet
1.4 16V- 1.4 T-JET 1.6 Multijet - 1.9 - Multijet8V- 1.9 Multijet 16V2.0 Multijetlitres kg litres kg litres kg
Fuel tank 2.75 2.4 4.3 3.6 4.3 3.6
Engine sump and filter 2.9 2.55 4.6 3.85 4.9 4.1
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