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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 170 NOTE Carefully clean the cap of the reservoir (E) and the surrounding surface. impurities do not enter the reservoir when the cap is opened. with a mesh of 0.12 mm or less. WARNING Brake fluid absorbs moisture. For this reason, if the vehicle 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". 49) 136) 137) POWER STEERING FLUID Check that the fluid level, with the vehicle level and engine cold, is between the MIN and MAX marks on the body of the reservoir (G) fig. 205 - fig. 206 - fig. 207 - fig. 208 - fig. 209 - fig. 210 - fig. 211 - fig. 212 - fig. 213. when the oil is hot. oil you use has the same specifications as that already in the system. 138) 5) 50) COMFORT-MATIC AND DUALOGIC™ TRANSMISSION HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FLUID To check the transmission oil level and to check/change the clutch hydraulic system fluid, go to a Fiat Dealership. 6) 133) Be very careful working in the engine compartment when the engine is hot: you may get burned. Remember that the fan may start up if the engine is hot: this could injure you. Scarves, ties and other loose clothing might be pulled by moving parts. 134) The cooling system is pressurised. If necessary, only replace the plug with another original or the operation of the system may be adversely affected. Do not remove the reservoir plug when the engine is hot: you risk scalding yourself. 135) Do not travel with the windscreen washer fluid 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. 136) Brake fluid is poisonous and highly corrosive. In the event of accidental contact, immediately wash the affected parts with water and mild soap. Then rinse thoroughly. Call a doctor immediately if swallowed. 137) The symbol , on the brake fluid container indicates if a brake fluid is synthetic or mineralbased. Use of mineral type fluids will damage the special rubber seals of the braking system beyond repair. 138) Prevent power steering fluid from coming into contact with hot engine parts: it is flammable. 47) Do not add oil with specifications other than those of the oil already existing in the engine. 48) PARAFLUUP anti-freeze is used in the engine cooling system. Use the same fluid as in the cooling system when topping any other type of fluid. If this occurs, do not start the engine and contact your Fiat Dealership immediately. 49) Prevent brake fluid, which is highly corrosive, from coming into contact with painted parts. Should it happen, immediately wash with water. 50) Do not press on the power steering end of travel with engine on for more than 8 consecutive seconds, since noise is produced and there is a risk of system damages. |