FIAT Punto Classic - Manual (Page 250)

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SAFETY DEVICES
CORRECT USE OF THE CAR
W
ARNING
LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICA
TIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
CAR
MAINTENANCE
BRAKE FLUID
Unscrew cap and 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 lubricants” (see chapter “Technical specifications”). When
opening cap take the utmost care to prevent impurities 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 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
“Service schedule”.
F0I0055m
The symbol
π on the container indicates synthetic brake fluid, distinguishing it
from the mineral kind. Using mineral fluids irreversibly damages the special
braking system rubber seals.
WARNING
WARNING
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 thoroughly. Call the doctor immediately if the fluid is
swallowed.
Make sure that the highly corrosive brake fluid does not drip onto the paintwork. If it does, wash it
off immediately with water.