Fiat 1996 Brava Service Manual page 53

Bravo-Brava
Introduction
Planned maintenance
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Bravo 1998 20v Bravo-Brava 1910 TD
P4A19CA03
Bravo-Brava 1929 D
P4A19CA04
Battery fluid level
The battery is the "reduced maintenance"
type: in normal usage conditions it does not
need topping up with distilled water.
The level of the battery fluid (electrolyte),
withthe vehicle on a flat surface, should be
between the references on the battery. If the
level is below the MIN mark, lift up the pro­
tective cover (1) and top up using distilled
water.
The fluid contained in the battery is
poisonous and corrosive. Avoid con­
tact with the skin and eyes. Keep
naked flames and possible sources of
sparks away from the battery as there
is a danger of explosion and fire.
The state of charge of the battery should be checked, preferably at the beginning of the cold season,
to avoid the possibility of the electrolyte freezing.
This check should be carried out more often if the vehicle is mainly used for short journies or if it is
equipped with consumers which absorb power permanently with the ignition switched off, particu­
larly if they have been fitted in the after market.
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