2012 FIAT BRAVO oil level

levels. When transporting particularly large objects,
use a trailer if possible.
Electric devices
Use electric devices only for the amount of time
needed. The heated rear window, additional
headlights, windscreen wipers and heater fan need a
considerable amount of energy, therefore
increasing fuel consumption (by up to 25% in the
urban cycle).
Climate control system
Air conditioning leads to higher fuel consumption
(on average up to +20%). If the temperature
outside permits, try and use the air vents.
Devices for aerodynamic control
The use of non-certified spoilers may adversely
affect air drag and fuel consumption.
DRIVING STYLE
The main driving styles that affect fuel consumption
are listed below.
Starting
Do not warm the engine with the car at a standstill
or at idle or high speed: under these conditions
the engine warms up much more slowly, increasing
electrical consumption and emissions. It istherefore advisable to move off immediately, slowly,
avoiding high speeds: in this way the engine will
warm faster.
Unnecessary actions
Avoid accelerating when starting at traffic lights or
before switching off the engine. This and also
double declutching is absolutely pointless on
modern cars and also increases consumption and
pollution.
Gear selection
As soon as the conditions of the traffic and road
allow, use a higher gear. Using a low gear for faster
acceleration will increase consumption.
In the same way improper use of a high gear
increases consumption, emissions an engine wear.
Max. speed
Fuel consumption considerably increases as speed
increases. Avoiding unnecessary braking and
acceleration, which cost in terms of both fuel and
emissions.
Acceleration
Accelerating violently severely affects consumption
and emissions: acceleration should be gradual and
should not exceed the maximum torque.
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PERIODIC CHECKSEvery 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and,
if necessary, restore:
❒engine coolant, brake fluid and windscreen
washer fluid level;
❒tyre inflation pressure and condition;
❒operation of lighting system (headlamps,
direction indicators, hazard warning lights, etc.);
❒operation of screen washer/wiper system and
positioning/wear of windscreen/rear window
wiper blades.
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if required, the
engine oil level.
HEAVY-DUTY USE OF THE CARIf the car is used mainly under one of the following
conditions:
❒towing a trailer or caravan;
❒dusty roads;
❒short, repeated journeys (less than 7-8 km) at
sub-zero outside temperatures;
❒engine often idling or driving long distances at
low speeds or long periods of idleness;
you need to perform the following inspections
more frequently than shown in the Scheduled
Servicing Plan:
❒check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;
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❒visually inspect conditions of: engine, gearbox,
transmission, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel
system - brakes) and rubber elements (boots -
sleeves - bushes - etc.);
❒check battery charge and battery fluid level
(electrolyte);
❒visually inspect condition of the accessory drive
belts;
❒check and, if necessary, change engine oil and
replace oil filter;
❒check and, if necessary, replace pollen filter.
CHECKING FLUID LEVELS
When topping up, take care not to mix
up the various types of fluids: they are
not compatible with each other and
could seriously damage the car.
WARNING
Never smoke while working in the
engine compartment : inflammable
gases and vapours may be present ,
constituting a fire risk.
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ENGINE OIL
Engine oil level check fig. 203-fig. 204-fig. 205
fig. 206
Check the oil level a few minutes (about five) after
the engine has stopped, with the vehicle parked
on level ground.
Take out engine oil dipstick A, clean it and then
fully reinsert it, take it out and check that the level
is between the MIN and MAX marks on the
dipstick.
The range between the MIN and MAX marks
corresponds to approximately 1 litre of oil.
Topping up the engine oil
If the level of the oil is close to or below the MIN
mark, add oil via the filler fitting B until the MAX
mark is reached.IMPORTANT If the engine oil level after the check
is over the MAX level, go to a Fiat Dealership to
have the correct level restored.
fig. 203 - 1.4 16V version
F0Q0665
fig. 204 - 1.4 T-JET version
F0Q0025
fig. 205 - 1.4 Turbo MultiAir version
F0Q0764
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IMPORTANT After adding or changing the oil, let
the engine run for a few seconds and wait a few
minutes after switching it off before checking
the level.
Engine oil consumption
The maximum engine oil consumption is
approximately 400 grams every 1,000 km.
During the initial period of usage for the vehicle,
the engine is bedding in, therefore the engine
oil consumption may settle down only after the first
5,000 - 6,000 km.
IMPORTANT The oil consumption depends on
driving style and the conditions under which the car
is used.
IMPORTANT Do not add oil with specifications
other than those of the oil already in the engine.
WARNING
When the engine is hot , take care when
working inside the engine compartment
to avoid burns. Remember that the fan may
start up if the engine is hot : this could injure
you. Make sure that scarves, ties and other
loose fitting garments do not get caught up in
moving parts.Used engine oil and oil filters contain
substances which are harmful to the
environment .To change the oil and
filters, we advise you to contact a Fiat
Dealership.
ENGINE COOLANT
The coolant level must be checked when the engine
is cold and must be above the MIN mark on the
reservoir, see fig. fig. 207-fig. 208
If the level is low, slowly pour a mixture of 50%
demineralised water and 50% PARAFLU
UP
by
PETRONAS LUBRICANTS through cap A.
The mixture of 50% PARAFLU
UP
and 50%
demineralised water protects against freezing down
to temperatures of -35°C.
For particularly harsh climate conditions, we
recommended using a mixture of 60% PARAFLU
UP
and 40% demineralised water.
fig. 206 - 1.6 MultiJet and 2.0 MultiJet versions
F0Q0757
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Control panel and
instruments ................................. 4
Controls .................. 56-60-66-82-95
Courtesy mirror lights
– bulb replacement ................... 207
Cruise Control ............................. 78D
ashboard .................................... 3
Description ................................... 66
Diesel filter ................................... 240
Diffusers......................................... 54
Dipped headlights ........................ 71
– bulb replacement ................... 197
Direction indicators .................... 71
– bulb replacement ................... 199
Display functions (see
Multifunction display or
Reconfigurable
multifunction display)................ 36
Door mirrors ................................ 51
Doors ............................................. 92
DPF (Diesel Particulate
Filter) ........................................... 131
"Dualdrive" electric power
steering system ......................... 119EBD (system) .............................. 107
Electric windows.......................... 95Emergency manoeuvre ............... 92
Engine codes ................................ 254
Engine compartment
– opening/closing ...................... 102
– washing .................................... 249
Engine coolant ............................. 237
Engine coolant temperature
gauge............................................. 25
Engine
– identification codes ............... 254
– marking .................................... 253
– technical data ......................... 255
Engine oil
– Check ....................................... 236
– Consumption ......................... 237
– specifications .......................... 275
– Topping up .............................. 236
Environment protection ............ 130
EOBD system .............................. 116
ESP (system)................................. 108
Exterior lights ............................... 71
Failure indications ...................... 119
Fan speed adjustment ...... 58-63-67
Fast front window
demisting/defrosting ............. 57-62Fiat CODE (system) ................... 8
Fitting "Universal" child seat..... 145
Fix&Go Automatic Kit............... 188
Flashing ........................................... 71
Fluids and lubricants
(specifications) ........................... 275
Fog lights ................................. 82-200
"Follow me home" device ......... 72Front airbags ............................... 147
Front armrest with storage
compartments ............................ 84
Front roof light
– bulb replacement ................... 204
Front roof light with spot
lights.............................................. 80
Front seats with electric
adjustment................................... 47
Fuel cut-off switch ....................... 83
Fuel cut-off system ...................... 83
Fuel
– Fuel savings ............................. 159
Fuel level gauge ............................ 24
Fuel reserve.................................. 273
Fuel savings ................................... 159
Fuel supply .................................... 257
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