Abarth 595, Owner'S Manual

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WARNING
150) 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.
151)
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.
152) 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.
153) The symbol on the reservoir
identifies synthetic brake fluids,
distinguishing them from the mineral type.
Use of mineral type fluids will damage the
special rubber seals of the braking system
beyond repair.
IMPORTANT
35) Always top up using engine oil of the
same specifications as that already in the
engine.
36)
PARAFLUUP anti-freeze is used in the
engine cooling system. Use the same fluid
as in the cooling system when topping up.
PARAFLUUP may not be mixed with other
types of fluids. If this happens, do not start
the engine under any circumstances and
contact an Abarth Dealership.
37)
Prevent brake fluid, which is highly
corrosive, from coming into contact
with painted parts. Should it happen,
immediately wash with water.
IMPORTANT
4) Used engine oil and oil filters contain
substances which are harmful to the
environment. You are advised to go to an
Abarth Dealership to have the oil and filters
changed.
BATTERY
The car is fitted with a low-
maintenance 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. Any
top-up operations must be carried out
by skilled personnel and by an Abarth
Dealership.
REPLACING THE
BATTERY
154) 155) 156) 157) 38) 5)
If required, replace the battery with
a genuine 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.
USEFUL ADVICE FOR
EXTENDING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and
make it last longer, observe the
following instructions:
when you park the car, ensure
that the doors, tailgate and bonnet
are closed properly, to prevent any
lights from remaining on inside the
passenger's compartment;
switch off all roof lights inside the
car: the car is however equipped with a
system which switches all internal lights
off automatically;
do not keep accessories (e.g.
Uconnect™ , hazard warning lights,
etc.) switched on for a long time when
the engine is not running;