19 topping up fluid levels

19 TOPPING UP FLUID LEVELS

Punto 1108 - 1242 SPI - 1581

Punto 1372 Turbo - 1698 TD

Punto 1242 MPI

Engine coolant

Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is very hot: there is a danger of being scalded.

The fluid level should be checked with the engine cold and it should not be below the MIN level on the tank.

If the level is too low, slowly pour a mixture of 50% distilled water and Fiat Lubrificanti Paraflu 11 through the filler.

NOTE The addition of "Paraflu Formula Europa" to Paraflu 11 used originally means that it is not possible to check the efficiency of the anti-freeze using the regular test equipment. "Paraflu Formula Europa" is already mixed which means that water does not have to be added.

Brake fluid level

The brake fluid level is checked with the vehicle on a flat surface.

Check that the level of the fluid in the tank corresponds tothe MAX reference on the tank.

It is normal for the brake fluid level to decrease over a period of time because this indicates that the brake pads are working properly.

The level of the brake fluid should not exceed the MAX level in the tank.

Check the operation of the warning light in the instrument panel: when the cover of the tank is pressed (with the ignition in the ON position) the warning light (①) should come on.