2007 FIAT BRAVO maintenance schedule

Make sure that the highly cor-
rosive brake fluid does not drip
onto the paintwork; if it does,
wash it off immediately with
water.
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Symbol π, on the container
indicates synthetic brake flu-
id, distinguishing it from the mineral
kind. Using mineral fluids irreversibly
damages the special braking system
rubber seals.
WARNING
Brake fluid is poisonous and
highly corrosive. In the event
of accidental contact, wash the parts
involved immediately with neutral
soap and water, then rinse thor-
oughly. Call the doctor immediately
if the fluid is swallowed.
WARNINGAIR CLEANER/
POLLEN FILTER
Air cleaner or pollen filter replacement
shall be carried out at Fiat Dealership. IMPORTANT Brake fluid absorbs mois-
ture. For this reason, if the car is mainly
used in areas with a high degree of at-
mospheric humidity, the fluid should be
replaced at more frequent intervals than
specified in the “Service schedule”.
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REPLACING THE BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with a gen-
uine spare part having the same specifi-
cations.
If a battery with different specifications is
fitted, the service intervals given in the
“Service schedule” in this section will no
longer be valid.
Refer to the instructions provided by the
battery manufacturer.
The liquid in the battery is
poisonous and corrosive.
Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Do
not bring naked flames or possible
sources of sparks near to the battery:
risk of fire and explosion.
WARNING
Running the battery with
low fluid level can damage
the battery beyond repair and could
also cause its explosion.
WARNING
Incorrect fitting of electrical
and electronic accessories can
seriously damage the car. If af-
ter buying the car, you want
to install electric accessories which re-
quire permanent electric supply
(alarm, free-hand phone kit, etc.) con-
tact Fiat Dealership whose qualified
personnel, in addition to suggesting the
most suitable devices, will evaluate the
overall electric absorption, checking
whether the car electric system is ca-
pable of withstanding the load re-
quired, or whether it should be inte-
grated with a more powerful battery.
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Batteries contain substances
that are very harmful for the
environment. You are advised
to have the battery changed
at a Fiat Dealership, which is properly
equipped for disposing of used batter-
ies respecting nature and the law.
If the car is left inactive for
long periods at cold, remove
the battery and store it in a warm
place to prevent freezing.
WARNING
When working on the bat-
tery or near it, always wear
the proper goggles.
WARNING
BATTERY
The battery is of the “Limited mainte-
nance” type: under normal conditions of
use the electrolyte does not need topping
up with distilled water.
However, to make sure that it is in effi-
cient conditions at routine intervals have
it checked at Fiat Dealership only.
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RUBBER HOSES
As far as the brake system and fuel rubber
hoses are concerned, carefully follow the
“Service schedule” in this section.
Indeed ozone, high temperatures and pro-
longed lack of fluid in the system may
cause hardening and cracking of the hoses,
with possible leaks. Careful control is
therefore necessary.Remember that road holding
depends also on the correct
tyre inflating pressure.
WARNING
If the pressure is too low the
tyre overheats and this can
cause it serious damage.
WARNING
Do not cross switch the
tyres, moving them from the
right of the car to the left and vice
versa.
WARNING
Never submit alloy rims to
repainting treatments re-
quiring to use temperatures exceed-
ing 150°C since the mechanical prop-
erties of the wheels could be im-
paired.
WARNING
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For the correct function of the diesel versions with DPF use exclusively the original lubricant type. In emergency cases, where the
original product is not available, execute a fill up of only 0,5 lt. maximum and as soon as possible go to the Fiat Dealership.
In case of use of AE 5W-40 non original products, lubricants with minimum performances are accepted ACEA B4 for diesel en-
gines; in this case optimal performances of the engine are not guaranteed.
The use of products with inferior characteristics compared to ACEA C3 and ACEA B4 could cause damage, not covered by the
guarantee, to the engine.
For particularly rigid climatic conditions ask the Fiat Dealership for the appropriate product from the Seleniarange.
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS AND THEIR SPECIFICATIONS
Use Fluid and lubricant specifications Genuine fluids Change
for correct car operation and lubricants intervals
Synthetic-based oils, grade SAE 5W-40
FIAT 9.55535-S2 qualification or ACEA C3 specification.
Synthetic-based oils, grade SAE 5W-40
FIAT 9.55535- N2 qualification. Oils for petrol
engines
Oils for diesel
enginesAs per Service
Schedule
As per Service
Schedule SELENIA K P.E.
SELENIA WR
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Car maintenance ............................ 191
– scheduled servicing ........................ 192
– service schedule ............................ 193
– heavy duty ....................................... 195
– routine maintenance .................... 195
Carrying children safely ..................... 112
Ceiling lights ......................................... 63
Central door locking system ............ 75
Checking fluid levels ............................ 196
Child locks ............................................ 75
Cigar lighter .......................................... 69
CO
2 emissions ..................................... 231
Code Card ............................................ 10
Containing running costs ................... 135
Controls ................................................ 65
Correct use of the car................. 129
Courtesy mirror light
(bulb replacement) ........................... 177
Cruise Control ................................... 61
Current outlet ..................................... 69
Dashboard ........................................... 5
Dashboard and controls .............. 4
Daylight sensor .................................... 56Diesel particulate filter (DPF) .......... 104
Dimensions ........................................... 224
Dipped beam headlights .................... 55
Direction indicators
– activation ......................................... 55
– bulbs replacement ................ 171-172
Doors
– child lock .......................................... 75
– rear doors emergency
lock device ...................................... 76
DPF (diesel particulate filter) ........... 104
Dualdrive
(electric power steering) ................ 94
Engine codes/Bodywork versions .. 216
Engine compartment (washing) ....... 210
Engine starting .............................. 130-156
EOBD system ....................................... 91
ESP system ............................................ 88
Exterior lights (replacement) ........... 170
External lights ....................................... 55
Fiat CODE system ............................. 8
Fix&Go automatic ............................... 163
Fluids and lubricants ........................... 228
ABS ........................................................ 86
Air bag
– front ................................................. 120
– side ................................................... 123
Air cleaner/Pollen filter ...................... 201
Alarm ...................................................... 16
Ashtray ................................................... 69
ASR system ........................................... 89
At the filling station ............................ 102
Automatic two-zone climate
control system .................................. 49
Battery ................................................... 79
– jump starting .................................. 156
– recharge .......................................... 188
– replacement .................................... 202
Bodywork .............................................. 208
– bodywork versions ....................... 216
Bonnet ..................................................... 83
Boot ........................................................ 79
Brake Assist ........................................... 87
Brakes ..................................................... 219
Capacities ............................................. 227
Car inactivity.......................................... 140
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