
The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for 5 years or 240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever occurs first.
The following explains the cooling system and how to check and add coolant when it is low. If there is a problem with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating.
Fiat Punto. Checking fluid levels
IMPORTANT When topping up
take care not to confuse the
various types of fluids: they are
all incompatible with one
another and could seriously
damage the car.
1.28V version
IMPORTANT Never ...
Skoda Fabia. Air conditioning system (manual air conditioning system)
The cooling system operates only if the following conditions are met.
The cooling system is switched on » page 89.
The engine is running.
The outside temperature is above approximately +2 °C ...
Fiat Punto. Additional checks
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.
Every 3, ...