coolant level FIAT BRAVO 2009 2.G Owners Manual

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SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
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INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
INSTRUMENT PANELVersions with multifunction display
ASpeedometer (speed indicator)
BFuel level gauge with reserve warning
light
CEngine coolant temperature gauge and
excessive temperature warning light
DRev counter
EMultifunction display.
m
cWarning lights fitted on diesel
versions only
On diesel versions the rev
counter end scale value is 6000
rpm.
Sport versions with multifunction
display
ASpeedometer (speed indicator)
BFuel level gauge with reserve warning
light
CEngine coolant temperature gauge and
excessive temperature warning light
DRev counter
EMultifunction display.
m
cWarning lights fitted on diesel
versions only
On diesel versions the rev
counter end scale value is 6000
rpm.
F0Q0604m
F0Q0605m
fig. 3 fig. 2
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SAFETY
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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
Versions with reconfigurable
multifunction display
ASpeedometer (speed indicator)
BFuel level gauge with reserve warning
light
CEngine coolant temperature gauge and
excessive temperature warning light
DRev counter
EReconfigurable multifunction display.
m
cWarning lights fitted on diesel
versions only
On diesel versions the rev
counter end scale value is 6000
rpm.F0Q0612m
fig. 4
F0Q0613m
fig. 5
Sport versions with reconfigurable
multifunction display
ASpeedometer (speed indicator)
BFuel level gauge with reserve warning
light
CEngine coolant temperature gauge and
excessive temperature warning light
DRev counter
EReconfigurable multifunction display.
m
cWarning lights fitted on diesel
versions only
On diesel versions the rev
counter end scale value is 6000
rpm.
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If the needle reaches the red
area, stop the engine immedi-
ately and contact a Fiat Deal-
ership.fig. 19F0Q0608m
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
This shows the temperature of the engine
coolant fluid and begins working when the
fluid temperature exceeds approx. 50°C.
Under normal conditions, the needle
should move to different positions of the
scale according to the conditions of use
of the car.
C- Low engine coolant temperature.
H- High engine coolant temperature.The turning on of the warning light B-fig.
19(together with the message shown on
the display) indicates that the coolant flu-
id temperature is too high; in this case,
stop the engine and contact a Fiat Deal-
ership. FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
This shows the amount of fuel left in the
fuel tank.
The reserve warning light A-fig. 19turns
on to indicate that approx. 8-10 litres of
fuel are left in the tank.
E- tank empty.
F- tank full (see contents of “At the filling
station” paragraph in this chapter).
Do not travel with the tank almost emp-
ty because the catalytic converter could
become damaged.
IMPORTANT The needle sets to Ewith
warning light Aflashing to indicate that the
system is failing. In this event contact Fiat
Dealership to have the system checked.
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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
ENGINE COOLANT
HIGH TEMPERATURE
(red)
Turning the ignition key to MAR
the warning light turns on, but it should go
off after few seconds.
The warning light turns on when the en-
gine is overheated.
If the warning light comes on, proceed as
follows:
❒normal driving conditions: stop the
car, switch off the engine and check
whether the water level in the reser-
voir is not below the MIN mark. Oth-
erwise wait for few seconds to allow
engine cooling, then open slowly and
carefully the cap, top up coolant and
check whether its level is falling be-
tween MIN and MAX marks in the
reservoir. Check visually any leak and if
when restarting the warning light
comes on again, contact a Fiat Dealer-
ship.
❒Car heavy duty(e.g.: towing trailer
uphill of fully laden car): decrease speed,
if the warning light stays on, stop the
car. Wait for 2 or 3 minutes leaving the
engine on and slightly accelerated to
further activate the circulation of the
coolant fluid, then switch the engine off.
Check proper coolant level as de-
scribed previously.
IMPORTANT Under severe use of the
car, keep the engine on and slightly accel-
erated for few minutes before switching it
off.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
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INCOMPLETE DOOR
LOCKING (red)
The warning light (or the sym-
bol on the display) turns on when
one or more doors are not properly shut.
The buzzer will sound when one or more
doors are open and the car is moving.
´
BOOT OPEN
The symbol (for versions/
markets, where provided) on
the display turns on when the
boot is not properly shut.
On certain versions the warning light
´turns on instead.
R
BONNET OPEN
The symbol (for versions/
markets, where provided) on
the display turns on when the
bonnet is not properly shut.
On certain versions the warning light
´turns on instead.
S
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ROUTINE
MAINTENANCE
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and top up if required:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions;
❒light system operation (headlights, di-
rection indicators, hazard lights, etc.);
❒windscreen wiper/washer operation
and windscreen/rear window blade
position/wear;
Every 3,000 km check and top up if re-
quired: engine oil level.
You are recommended to use PETRONAS
LUBRICANTS, products, designed and
produced specifically for Fiat cars (see table
“Capacities” in section “Technical specifica-
tions”).
HEAVY-DUTY
Should prevailing use of the car be under
one of the following specially heavy con-
ditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short distances (less than 7-8 km) re-
peated and with external tempera-
tures below zero;
❒frequently idling engines or long dis-
tance low speed driving (e.g. door-to-
door deliveries) or in case of a long
term inactivity;
❒driving in the city;
carry out the following checks more fre-
quently than required in the Service
Schedule:
❒check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear;
❒check cleanness of locks, bonnet and
boot and lever cleanness and lubrica-
tion;
❒sight inspect the conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge and fluid level
(electrolyte) (only to be carried out by
skilled personnel or at Fiat Dealership
- see also paragraph “Battery” in this
section);
❒visual check on various drive belt con-
ditions;
❒check and replace pollen filter, if re-
quired;
❒check and replace air cleaner, if re-
quired.
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When topping up take care
not to confuse the various
types of fluids: they are all in-
compatible with one another
and could seriously damage the car.
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CHECKING
FLUID LEVELS
1 Engine oil - 2 Battery - 3 Brake fluid
4 Windscreen/rear window/headlight wash-
er fluid - 5 Engine coolant
F0Q0616mfig. 1 - 1.4 16V version
F0Q0024mfig. 2 - 1.4 T-JET version
Never smoke while working
in the engine compartment;
gas and inflammable vapours may be
present, with the risk of fire.
WARNING
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MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT The oil consumption de-
pends on driving style and the conditions
under which the car is used.
IMPORTANT Do not add oil with speci-
fications other than that already in the en-
gine.
WARNING
Used engine oil and filter con-
tain harmful substances for
the environment. Contact Fi-
at Dealership to have the oil
and filter changed.
ENGINE COOLANT FLUID
fig. 11-12
The coolant level shall be checked with
cold engine and shall not be lower than
the MINmark on the reservoir.
If the level is low, pour slowly a mixture of
50% distilled water and 50% PARAFLU
UP
of the PETRONAS LUBRICANTS
through the filler neck A.
A 50-50 mixture of PARAFLU
UPand dis-
tilled water gives freeze protection to
–35°C.
For particularly hard climate conditions, we
recommend use of a 60% PARAFLU
UP
and 40% demineralized water mixture.
fig. 11 - 1.4 16V version F0Q0617mfig. 12 - 1.4 T-JET , 1.6 Multijet,
1.9 Multijet - 2.0 Multijet versionF0Q0619m
The cooling system uses
PARAFLUUPantifreeze. Do
not add fluid having different
specifications from that al-
ready existing. PARAFLU
UPcannot be
mixed with other types of fluids. Should
other fluids be added, do not start the
engine and contact Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible.
Do not remove the reservoir
cap when the engine is hot:
you risk scalding yourself. The cool-
ing system is pressurised. If necessary,
replace the cap only with another
genuine one, otherwise system effi-
ciency could be compromised.
WARNING
When the engine is hot,
take care when working in-
side the engine compartment to avoid
burns. Remember that when the en-
gine is hot, the fan may cut in: dan-
ger of injury. Scarves, ties and other
loose clothing might be pulled by
moving parts.
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INSTRUMENT PANELVersions with multifunction display
ASpeedometer (speed indicator)
BFuel level gauge with reserve warning
light
CEngine coolant temperature gauge and
excessive temperature warning light
DRev counter
EMultifunction display.
m
cWarning lights fitted on diesel
versions only
On diesel versions the rev
counter end scale value is 6000
rpm.
Sport versions with multifunction
display
ASpeedometer (speed indicator)
BFuel level gauge with reserve warning
light
CEngine coolant temperature gauge and
excessive temperature warning light
DRev counter
EMultifunction display.
m
cWarning lights fitted on diesel
versions only
On diesel versions the rev
counter end scale value is 6000
rpm.
F0Q0006m
F0Q0007m
fig. 3 fig. 2
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Versions with reconfigurable
multifunction display
ASpeedometer (speed indicator)
BFuel level gauge with reserve warning
light
CEngine coolant temperature gauge and
excessive temperature warning light
DRev counter
EReconfigurable multifunction display.
m
cWarning lights fitted on diesel
versions only
On diesel versions the rev
counter end scale value is 6000
rpm.F0Q0008m
fig. 4
F0Q0009m
Sport versions with reconfigurable
multifunction display
ASpeedometer (speed indicator)
BFuel level gauge with reserve warning
light
CEngine coolant temperature gauge and
excessive temperature warning light
DRev counter
EReconfigurable multifunction display.
m
cWarning lights fitted on diesel
versions only
On diesel versions the rev
counter end scale value is 6000
rpm.
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