FIAT Bravo User Manual
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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
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
UP
of the PETRONAS LUBRICANTS
through the filler neck A.
A 50-50 mixture of PARAFLU
UP
and dis-
tilled water gives freeze protection to
–35°C.
For particularly hard climate conditions, we
recommend use of a 60% PARAFLU
UP
and 40% demineralized water mixture.
fig. 11 - 1.4
16V
version
F0Q0617m
fig. 12
F0Q0619m
The cooling system uses
PARAFLU
UP
antifreeze. Do
not add fluid having different
specifications from that al-
ready existing. PARAFLU
UP
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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