FIAT Idea User Manual

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TECHNICAL

SPECIFICA

TIONS

INDEX

DASHBOARD AND CONTROLS

SAFETY DEVICES

CORRECT USE OF THE CAR

ARNING

LIGHTS AND MESSAGES

IN AN

EMERGENCY

CAR

MAINTENANCE

BRAKE FLUID fig. 12

Unscrew cap: check that the fluid level in
the reservoir is at maximum.

Fluid level in the reservoir shall not exceed
the MAX mark.

If fluid has to be added, it is suggested to
use the brake fluid in table “Fluids and lu-
bricants” (see chapter “Technical charac-
teristics”).

NOTE Clean accurately the tank cap and
the surrounding surface.

At plug opening, pay maximum attention
in order to prevent any impurities from
entering the tank.

For topping up, always use a funnel with
integrated filter with mesh equal to or
lower than 0.12 mm.

IMPORTANT Brake fluid absorbs mois-
ture, for this reason, if the vehicle is main-
ly used in areas with a high degree of at-
mospheric humidity, the fluid should be
replaced at more frequent intervals than
specified in the “Service schedule”.

fig. 12

F0H0213m

Brake fluid is poisonous and
highly corrosive. In the event

of accidental contact, wash the parts
involved immediately with neutral
soap and water, then rinse thor-
oughly. Call the doctor immediately
if the fluid is swallowed.

WARNING

Symbol

on the container

indicates synthetic brake flu-

id, distinguishing it from the mineral
kind. Using mineral fluids irreversibly
damages the special braking system
rubber seals.

WARNING

Make sure that the highly
corrosive brake fluid does not
drip onto the paintwork. If it
does, wash it off immediate-

ly with water.

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