2013 FIAT BRAVO brake fluid

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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1.4 16V version1. Engine oil 2. Battery 3. Brake fluid 4. washer fluid for windscreen/rear window/headlights 5. Engine coolant
fig. 198
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1.4 T-Jet version1. Engine oil 2. Battery 3. Brake fluid 4. washer fluid for windscreen/rear window/headlights 5. Engine coolant
fig. 199
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1.4 Turbo MultiAir version1. Engine oil 2. Battery 3. Brake fluid 4. washer fluid for windscreen/rear window/headlights 5. Engine coolant
fig. 200
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1.6 MultiJet version1. Engine oil 2. Battery 3. Brake fluid 4. washer fluid for windscreen/rear window/headlights 5. Engine coolant
fig. 201
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2.0 MultiJet version1. Engine oil 2. Battery 3. Brake fluid 4. washer fluid for windscreen/rear window/headlights 5. Engine coolant
fig. 202
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WARNING
Do not travel with the windscreen
washer reservoir empty: the windscreen
washer is essential for improving visibility.
Some commercial windscreen washer additives
are flammable.The engine compartment
contains hot components which may set it on
fire.
BRAKE FLUID
Undo the cap A shown in the figure: fig. 210check
that the fluid contained in the reservoir is at the
maximum level. The fluid level in the reservoir must
not exceed the MAX mark. If you need to top up,
you should use the brake fluid shown in the "Fluids
and lubricants" table (see chapter "Technical data").
When opening the cap A, make sure that no dirtgets into the reservoir. Always use a funnel with a
built-in filter with a mesh of 0.12 mm or less for
topping up.
IMPORTANT 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
“Scheduled Servicing Plan”.
Prevent brake fluid, which is highly
corrosive, from coming into contact with
painted parts. Should it happen,
immediately wash with water.
fig. 209
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fig. 210
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