FIAT Bravo User Manual

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SAFETY DEVICES

CORRECT USE OF THE CAR

ARNING

LIGHTS AND MESSAGES

IN AN

EMERGENCY

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICA

TIONS

INDEX

DASHBOARD AND CONTROLS

CAR

MAINTENANCE

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.

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.

Used engine oil and filter con-
tain harmful substances for
the environment. Contact
Fiat 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 MIN mark on the reservoir.

If the level is low, pour slowly a mixture of
50% distilled water and 50% PARAFLU

of the PETRONAS LUBRICANTS
through the filler neck A.

A 50-50 mixture of PARAFLU

and dis-

tilled water gives freeze protection to
–35°C.

For particularly hard climate conditions, we
recommend use of a 60% PARAFLU

and 40% demineralized water mixture.

fig. 11 - 1.4

16V

version

F0Q0617m

fig. 12

F0Q0619m

The cooling system uses
PARAFLU

antifreeze. Do

not add fluid having different
specifications from that al-

ready existing. PARAFLU

cannot 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 inside the

engine compartment to avoid burns.
Remember that when the engine is
hot, the fan may cut in: danger of in-
jury. Scarves, ties and other loose
clothing might be pulled by moving
parts.

WARNING

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