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SCHEDULED SERVICING ................................................. 192
SERVICE SCHEDULE ............................................................. 193
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE .............................................. 195
HEAVY-DUTY ........................................................................ 195
CHECKING FLUID LEVELS ................................................. 196
AIR CLEANER/POLLEN FILTER ....................................... 201
BATTERY .................................................................................. 202
WHEELS AND TYRES .......................................................... 204
RUBBER HOSES ...................................................................... 205
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WIPERS.................... 206
BODYWORK .......................................................................... 208
INTERIORS ............................................................................. 210
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WHEELS AND TYRES
Check the pressure of each tyre, includ-
ing the spare, every two weeks and before
long journeys. The pressure should be
checked with the tyre rested and cold.
For the correct tyre inflation pressure, see
“Wheels” in “Technical specifications”
section.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre
wearfig. 13:
A: normal pressure: tread evenly worn.
B: low pressure: tread particularly worn
at the edges.
C: high pressure: tread particularly worn
in the centre.
Tyres must be replaced when the tread
wears down to 1.6 mm. In any case, com-
ply with the laws in the country where the
car is being driven.IMPORTANT NOTES
❒ As far as possible, avoid sharp braking
and screech starts, etc. Be careful not
to hit the kerb, potholes or other ob-
stacles hard. Driving for long stretch-
es over bumpy roads can damage the
tyres;
❒ Periodically check that the tyres have
no cuts in the side wall, abnormal
swelling or irregular tyre wear. If any of
these occur, have the car seen to at a
Fiat Dealership;
❒avoid overloading the car when travel-
ling: this may cause serious damage to
the wheels and tyres;
fig. 13F0Q0101m
❒if a tyre is punctured, stop immediate-
ly and charge it to avoid damage to the
tyre, the rim, suspensions and steering
system;
❒ Tyres age even if they are not used
much. Cracks in the tread rubber are a
sign of ageing. In any case, if the tyres
have been on the car for over 6 years,
they should be checked by specialised
personnel, to see if they can still be
used. Also remember to check the
space-saver spare wheel;
❒ In the case of replacement, always fit
new tyres, avoiding those of dubious
origin;
❒ If a tyre is changed, also change the in-
flation valve;
❒To allow even wear between the front
and rear tyres, it is advisable to change
them over every 10-15 thousand kilo-
metres, keeping them on the same side
of the car so as to not reverse the di-
rection of rotation.
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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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BODYWORK
PROTECTION FROM
ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS
The main causes of corrosion are the fol-
lowing:
❒ atmospheric pollution;
❒ salty air and humidity (coastal areas, or
hot humid climates);
❒ seasonal environment conditions.
Not to be underestimated is also the abra-
sive action of wind-borne atmospheric
dust and sand and mud and gravel raised
by other cars.
On your Fiat Bravo, Fiat implemented the
best manufacturing technologies to effec-
tively protect the bodywork against cor-
rosion.These include:
❒ Painting products and systems which
give the car particular resistance to cor-
rosion and abrasion;
❒ Use of galvanised (or pretreated) steel
sheets, with high resistance to corro-
sion;
❒ Spraying the underbody, engine com-
partment, wheelhouse internal parts
and other parts with highly protective
wax products;
❒ Spraying of plastic parts, with a pro-
tective function, in the more exposed
points: underdoor, inner fender parts,
edges, etc.;
❒Use of “open” boxed sections to pre-
vent condensation and pockets of mois-
ture from triggering rust inside.BODY AND UNDERBODY
WARRANTY
Your car is covered by warranty against
perforation due to rust of any original el-
ement of the structure or body. For the
general terms of this warranty, refer to
the Fiat Warranty booklet.
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If drops of the special products used to
clean the windscreen should fall on the
leather steering wheel/gear lever/hand-
brake, remove it immediately and then
wash effected area with neutral soap and
water.
IMPORTANT Take the utmost care when
engaging the steering lock to prevent
scratching the leather covering.
Do not keep aerosol cans in
the car: they might explode.
Aerosol cans must never be exposed
to a temperature above 50°C. The
temperature inside the car exposed
to the sun may go well beyond that
figure.
WARNINGREAL LEATHER TRIMMED
STEERING WHEEL/
GEAR LEVER/HAND BRAKE
These components shall only be cleaned
with water and neutral soap. Never use
spirit or alcohol-based products.
Before using special products for clean-
ing interiors, read carefully label instruc-
tions and indications to make sure they
are free from spirit and/or alcohol-based
substances.
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IDENTIFICATION DATA ................................................... 214
ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS .............. 216
ENGINE .................................................................................... 217
FUEL FEED/IGNITION ........................................................ 218
TRANSMISSION .................................................................... 218
BRAKES ..................................................................................... 219
SUSPENSIONS......................................................................... 219
STEERING ................................................................................. 219
WHEELS .................................................................................... 220
DIMENSIONS .......................................................................... 224
PERFORMANCE ..................................................................... 225
WEIGHTS ................................................................................. 226
CAPACITIES ........................................................................... 227
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ............................................... 228
FUEL CONSUMPTION ........................................................ 230
CO
2EMISSIONS .................................................................... 231
RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL:
MINISTERIAL HOMOLOGATION .................................. 232
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SUSPENSIONS
1.4 16V- 1.4 T-JET 150 HP - 1.9 Multijet 8V- 1.9 Multijet 16V
Front
RearMcPherson independent wheels
Interconnected wheels with twisting axle
BRAKES
1.4 16V- 1.4 T-JET 150 HP - 1.9 Multijet 8V- 1.9 Multijet 16V
Service brakes:
– front
– rear
Parking brake
IMPORTANT Water, ice and antifreeze salt on roads may deposit on the brake discs thus reducing braking efficiency
at first braking.
STEERING
1.4 16V- 1.4 T-JET 150 HP - 1.9 Multijet 8V- 1.9 Multijet 16V
Type
Minimum steering cycle mDisc, self-ventilating
Disc
Controlled by hand lever, it works on the rear brakes
Rack and pinion with electric power steering
10.4 (11.0 with 18” alloy wheel option)
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UNDERSTANDING TYRE
MARKING fig. 5
Example: 195/65 R 15 91T
195= Nominal width (S, distance be-
tween sidewalls in mm).
65= Percentage height/width ratio
(H/S).
R= Radial tyre.
15= Rim diameter in inches (Ø).
91= Load rating.
T= Maximum speed rating.
WHEELS
RIMS AND TYRES
Pressed steel or alloy rims. Tubeless tyres
with radial carcass. The homologated tyres
are listed in the Log book.
IMPORTANT In the event of discrepan-
cies between the information provided on
this “Owner handbook” and the “Log
book”, consider the specifications shown
in the log book only.
Attaining to the prescribed size, to ensure
safety of the car in movement, it must be
fitted with tyres of the same make and
type on all wheels.
IMPORTANT Do not use inner tubes
with Tubeless tyres.SPARE WHEEL
Pressed steel rim. Tubeless tyre.
WHEEL GEOMETRY
Front wheel toe-in measured from rim to
rim: – 1 ±1 mm.
The values refer to the car in running or-
der.
fig. 5F0Q0200m
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