Planned maintenance

Planned maintenance

Bravo 1998 20v

Bravo-Brava 1910 TD

Bravo-Brava 1929 D

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 protective cover (1) and top up using distilled water.

The fluid contained in the battery is poisonous and corrosive. Avoid contact 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, particularly if they have been fitted in the after market.