Conventional Battery - Fiat 500 Manual

intervals than specified on the "Service
Schedule".
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DUALOGIC
TRANSMISSION
HYDRAULIC ACTIVATION
SYSTEM FLUID
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The fluid level should only be checked
at a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
186) The cooling system is pressurised.
If necessary, only replace the plug with
another original or the operation of the
system may be adversely affected. Do not
remove the reservoir plug when the engine
is hot: you risk scalding yourself.
187) Do not travel with the windscreen
washer fluid reservoir empty: 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.
188) Brake fluid is poisonous and highly
corrosive. In the event of accidental
contact, immediately wash the affected
parts with water and mild soap. Then rinse
thoroughly. Call a doctor immediately if
swallowed.
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189) The symbol , on the brake fluid
container indicates if a brake fluid is
synthetic or mineral­based. Use of mineral
type fluids will damage the special rubber
seals of the braking system beyond repair.
IMPORTANT
65) Do not add oil with specifications other
than those of the oil already existing in the
engine.
66) PARAFLU UP antifreeze is used in the
engine cooling system. Use the same fluid
as in the cooling system when topping up.
PARAFLU UP fluid cannot be mixed with
any other type of fluid. If this occurs, do
not start the engine and contact your Fiat
Dealership immediately.
67) Prevent brake fluid, which is highly
corrosive, from coming into contact
with painted parts. Should it happen,
immediately wash with water.
IMPORTANT
3) Used engine oil and oil filters contain
substances which are harmful to the
environment. To change the oil and filters,
we advise you to contact a Fiat Dealership.
4) Used transmission fluid contains
substances that are harmful to the
environment. It is advisable to have the oil
changed by a Fiat Dealership where it will
be disposed of respecting the environment
and according to legal requirements.
CONVENTIONAL
BATTERY
The car is fitted with a low-
maintenance conventional 12V
battery: no electrolyte top-ups with
distilled water are needed in standard
conditions of use.
INSPECTING THE
CHARGE AND THE
ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
The operations must be carried out as
described in this Owner Handbook only
by specialised technicians. Topping
must be carried out by specialised
personnel at a Fiat Dealership.
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REPLACING THE
CONVENTIONAL
BATTERY
If required, replace the conventional
battery with a original spare part with
the same specifications.
If a battery with different specifications
is fitted, the service intervals given in
the "Service Schedule" will no longer
be valid.
Follow the battery manufacturer's
instructions for maintenance.
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