Ferrari F430 SPIDER Owner's Manual page 112

Checking the coolant level
This procedure must always be performed
when the engine is cool. Never remove
the cap from the expansion tank when the
engine is running and/or warm.
• Remove the cap from the expansion tank
in the engine compartment and check
that the level is about 40 mm from the
top of the filler neck.
• If the level is low, top it up with the
specified fluid.
If frequent top-ups are required after
short trips, have the system checked
by the Ferrari Service Network.
• Screw the cap back on tightly.
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Checking the brake/clutch fluid level
• To access the tank, lift the engine
compartment lid (see page 38) and
remove the inspection cover. remove the inspection cover.
• Check that the fluid in the tank is near
the MAX level.
• If the level is low, unscrew the filler cap
and top up with the specified oil taken
from a sealed container.
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The oil contained in the brake and
clutch systems, besides damaging
plastic, rubber and painted parts, is highly
dangerous if it comes into contact with the
eyes or the skin.
In case of contact, wash the affected area
thoroughly with running water.
To avoid any risk, always use protective
goggles and gloves.
Keep away from children!
Never dispose of used fluid in the
environment!
On vehicles with F1 gearbox, the tank
supplies the braking system only.
The symbol shown on the adhesive label
on the tank indicates that there is synthetic
fluid in the system.
Use of mineral fluids will cause
permanent damage to rubber gaskets
of the system.
Do not use fluids other than those already
contained in the system for topping up.
• After topping up, screw the filler cap back
on.
• Refit the inspection cover.