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The light should go out after starting the
engine and fully releasing the parking
brake, if the fluid level in the brake fluid
reservoir is adequate.
The light also comes on together with the
ABS warning light when the rear brake
force control function (Proportioning
valve function) of the ABS system fails.
If the brake system warning light comes
on while you are driving the vehicle, it may
mean that there is something wrong with
the vehicle’s brake system. If this happens,
you should:
❒Pull off the road and stop carefully.
❒Test the brakes by carefully starting and
stopping at the side of the road.
– If you determine that it is safe, drive
carefully at low speed to the near-
est dealer for repairs, or
WARNING AND
INDICATOR LIGHTS
BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING
LIGHT
65D477
For working check of this light, there are
following three different type operations
depending on the vehicle’s specification.
❒The light comes on briefly when the ig-
nition switch is turned to the “ON”
and/or “START” position.
❒The light comes on when the parking
brake is engaged with the ignition
switch in the “ON” position.
❒The light comes on when under either
or both of above two conditions.
The light also comes on when the fluid in
the brake fluid reservoir falls below the
specified level.
Remember that stopping dis-
tance may be longer, you
may have to push harder on the ped-
al, and the pedal may go down far-
ther than normal.
WARNING
If any of the following con-
ditions occur, you should im-
mediately ask your Fiat Dealership to
inspect the brake system.
If the brake system warning light does
not go out after the engine has been
started and the parking brake has
been fully released.
If the brake system warning light does
not come on when the ignition switch
is turned to the “ON” or “START”
position.
If the brake system warning light
comes on at any time during vehicle
operation.
WARNING
– Have the vehicle towed to the nearest
dealer for repairs.
NOTE Because the disc brake system is
selfadjusting, the fluid level will drop as the
brake pads become worn. Replenishing
the brake fluid reservoir is considered
normal periodic maintenance.
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NOTE With disc brakes, the fluid level can
be expected to gradually fall as the brake
pads wear.
BRAKES
BRAKE FLUID
Check the brake fluid level by looking at
the reservoir in the engine compartment.
Check that the fluid level is between the
“MAX” and “MIN” lines. If the brake flu-
id level is near the “MIN” line, fill it up to
the “MAX” line with TUTELA TOP 4 SAE
J1704 o DOT4 brake fluid.
79J010
Failure to follow the guide-
lines below can result in per-
sonal injury or serious damage to the
brake system.
– If the brake fluid in the reservoir
drops below a certain level, the brake
warning light on the instrument pan-
el will come on (the engine must be
running with the parking brake fully
disengaged). Should the light come
on, immediately ask your Fiat Deal-
ership to inspect the brake system.
– A rapid fluid loss indicates a leak in
the brake system which should be in-
spected by your Fiat Dealership im-
mediately.
WARNING– Brake fluid can harm your
eyes and damage painted
surfaces. Use caution when refilling
the reservoir.
– Do not use any fluid other than SAE
J1704 or DOT4 brake fluid. Do not
use reclaimed fluid or fluid that has
been stored in old or open contain-
ers. It is essential that foreign parti-
cles and other liquids are kept out of
the brake fluid reservoir.
WARNING
Brake fluid is harmful or fa-
tal if swallowed, and harm-
ful if it comes in contact with skin or
eyes. If swallowed, do not induce
vomiting. Immediately contact a poi-
son control center or a physician. If
brake fluid gets in eyes, flush eyes
with water and seek medical atten-
tion. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Solution can be poisonous to animals.
Keep out of the reach of children and
animals.
WARNING
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