Fiat 500 Abarth Owner's Handbook Manual - page 139

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W

ARNING

LIGHTS AND MESSAGES

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICA

TIONS

INDEX

YOUR CAR

SAFETY DEVICES

CORRECT USE OF THE CAR

IN AN

EMERGENCY

CAR

MAINTENANCE

BRAKE FLUID fig. 1-2-3

Release cap E

: check that the liquid con-

tained in the tank is at the maximum level.

Fluid level in the reservoir must not ex-

ceed the MAX mark.

Use the brake fluid shown in the “Fluids

and lubricants” table (see “Technical Spec-

ifications”).

NOTE Carefully clean the cap of reservoir

E and the surrounding surface.

When opening the cap, make sure that no

dirt gets into the reservoir.

For topping up always use a funnel with

built-in filter (mesh smaller than or equal

to 0.12 mm).

IMPORTANT Brake fluid is hygroscopic

(i.e. it 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 in-

tervals than specified in the “Service

schedule”.

Prevent brake fluid which is

highly corrosive from coming

into contact with painted

parts. Should that occur, im-

mediately wash with water.

The brake fluid is poisonous

and highly corrosive. In the

case of accidental contact, wash the

parts with water and mild soap and

rinse with plenty of water. In case of

swallowing immediately call a doctor.

WARNING

The symbol 

π

, on the con-

tainer indicates a synthetic

brake fluid, which is different from a

mineral fluid. Use of a mineral type

fluid will damage the special rubber

seals of the braking system beyond re-

pair.

WARNING

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