Alfa Romeo ALFA 159 2010, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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IMPORTANT For this operation it is
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however recommended to contact Alfa
Brake fluid is poisonous
Romeo Authorised Services.
and highly corrosive. In
From time to time, check the instrument
the event of accidental contact,
panel warning light x: pressing on cap
wash the parts involved im-
A (with key fitted into the ignition de-
mediately with neutral soap
vice) the warning light shall turn on.
and water, then rinse thor-
oughly. Call the doctor imme-
IMPORTANT
Brake fluid absorbs
diately if the fluid is swal-
fig. 17
A0 E00 1 6m
moisture. For this reason, if the car is
lowed.
mainly used in areas with a high degree
BRAKE FLUID fig. 17
of atmospheric humidity, the fluid should
Check that the fluid level in the reservoirbe replaced at more frequent intervals
is at maximum. Top up with the brake than specified in the Service schedule.
fluid specified in the table “Fluids and
lubricants” (see section “Technical Spec-
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ifications ").
Symbol p on the con-
tainer indicates syn-
NOTE Clean accurately the tank cap A
Make sure that the high-
thetic brake fluid, distinguish-
and the surrounding surface. When
ly corrosive brake fluid
ing it from the mineral kind.
opening the cap take the utmost care to
does not drip onto the
Using mineral fluids irre-
prevent impurities entering the tank.
paintwork. If it does, wash it off
versibly damages the special
When topping up, always use a funnel
immediately with water.
braking system rubber seals.
with built-in filter with mesh equal to
or lower than 0.12 mm.
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