Fiat 500 Owner's Handbook Manual page 162

WARNING
Do not travel if the windscreen washer
reservoir is empty: using 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.
BRAKE FLUID
Unscrew cap E (see previous pages) and check that
the fluid in the reservoir is at the maximum level.
The fluid level in the reservoir must not exceed the
MAX mark.
If you need to top up, you should use the brake fluid
shown in the "Fluids and lubricants" table (see
chapter "Technical specifications").
Note Carefully clean the cap of the 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 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 "Scheduled Servicing Plan".
Prevent brake fluid, which is highly
corrosive, from coming into contact with
painted parts. Should it happen,
immediately wash with water.
WARNING
Brake fluid is poisonous and highly
corrosive. In the event of accidental
contact, immediately wash the affected parts
with water and neutral soap.Then rinse
thoroughly. Call a doctor immediately if
swallowed.
WARNING
The symbol on the container indicates
a synthetic brake fluid, distinguishing it
from the mineral kind. Using a mineral-type
fluid will damage the special rubber seals of the
braking system beyond repair.
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WARNING
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