2008 FIAT BRAVO warning

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CONTENTS
READY TO START ................................................................... 3
OPERATING MODE.................................................................. 4
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES.................................. 10
TOWING THE CAR.................................................................. 13
FUSE REPLACEMENT ............................................................... 13
SERVICE SCHEDULE.................................................................. 14
CHECKING FLUID LEVELS...................................................... 14ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS..................... 15
TRANSMISSION ......................................................................... 15
PERFORMANCE ........................................................................ 15
CAPACITIES................................................................................. 16
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ................................................... 16
FUEL CONSUMPTION ............................................................ 17
CO
2EMISSIONS ......................................................................... 17
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If the engine does not start
with the gear engaged, a po-
tentially hazardous situation because
the gearbox has automatically shifted
to neutral is indicated by a buzzer.
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ENGINE STARTING
The system permits engine start-up with a
gear engaged and also with the gearbox in
neutral (N); the brake pedal must always
be pressed first.
It is advisable to place the gear lever in
neutral (N) before starting the engine.
After start-up:
❒the gearbox automatically engages neu-
tral (N)
❒the lever remains in the same position
as the last time the engine was turned
off
❒the display will show the letter (N) and,
when the brake pedal is released, a
buzzer together with the flashing of the
letter (N), will signal any inconsistency
between the position of the lever and
the gear engaged
❒the gears that can be engaged are 1st,
2ndor reverse (R).
IMPORTANT If start-up is requested with
the gearbox is a position other than Nand
without the brake pedal pressed, the dis-
play shows a dedicated message see
(“Warning lights and messages” para-
graph). In this case, repeat the start-up ma-
noeuvre, pressing the brake pedal.IMPORTANT If start-up is requested with
the gearbox faulty, run the “Delayed start-
up” procedure (see associated messages):
turn the key to the AVVposition for at
least 7 seconds with the brake depressed
and the engine will start. The system will
be in recovery mode (highest gear per-
mitted 3
rd, automatic mode not available).
If the engine does not start, contact the
Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT When the driver’s door is
opened, the system activates the hydraulic
system so that it is prepared for the sub-
sequent starting of the enigne.
fig. 8F0Q3292g
fig. 9F0Q3293g
WARNING
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BUZZER WARNING
For safety reasons, a buzzer warning
sounds when the car is parked with the
gearbox in neutral (N) (the warning
sounds when the ignition key is turned to
STOP);
With the car at a standstill, engine running
and (1), (2) or (R) gear engaged, the sys-
tem turns on the buzzer and automatical-
ly shifts the gearbox to neutral (N) when:
❒the accelerator and/or brake pedals are
not operated for at least 3 minutes;
❒the brake pedal is pressed for longer
than 10 minutes;
❒the driver’s door is opened and the ac-
celerator and brake are not operated
for at least 1.5 seconds;
❒a fault has been detected in the gear-
box.PARKING THE CAR
To park safely, it is essential to engage 1
st
gear or reverse (R) gear with your foot
on the brake pedal. If parking on a slope,
operate the brake pedal. It is also essen-
tial to wait until the gear engaged disap-
pears from the reconfigurable multifunc-
tion display before releasing the brake
pedal.
IMPORTANT NEVERleave your car
with the gearbox in neutral (N).
GENERAL WARNINGS
❒With the car at a standstill and a gear
engaged, keep the brake pedal pressed
until you decide to set off. Then release
the brake and accelerate gradually;
❒when parked for long periods with the
engine running, it is advisable to keep
the gearbox in (N);
❒in order to safeguard the efficiency of
the clutch, do not use the accelerator
to keep the car still (e.g.: stopped on a
hill); if the clutch overheats it could
damage it so use the brake pedal or the
handbrake and only use the acceleratoe
pedal when setting off;
❒use second gear only when you need
more control of take-off during ma-
noeuvres on surfaces with poor grip;
❒if, with reverse (R) engaged, you need
to engage first speed or vice versa, on-
ly change gear when the car has come
to a stop and the brake pedal is
pressed;
❒although very inadvisable, if the car is
unexpectedly allowed to roll downhill
with the gearbox in neutral (N) the sys-
tem will automatically engage the gear
best suited to car speed when a gear
shift is requested to allow drive to be
correctly transmitted to the wheels;
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WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGESREDUCE GEAR CHANGES
The message appears in the display to in-
dicate that the driver is using the gearbox
incorrectly.
Incorrect use (by the driver) could auto-
matically activate a procedure for pro-
tecting the system. DUALOGIC GEARBOX
FAILURE (red)
When the ignition key is
turned to MAR, the warning
light turns on and should go off after a few
seconds.
The warning light on the dial comes on
flashing (together with a message in the
display and a buzzer) to indicate that the
gearbox is faulty.
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If a fault is present, contact
a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible to check the sys-
tem.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if
the message remains in the
display.
❒if necessary, with the engine off it is pos-
sible to engage 1stgear or reverse (R)
with the ignition ONand the brake
pressed. In this case, gear shifts must be
made allowing at least 5 minutes to
elapse between one gear shift and the
next to safeguard the operation of the
hydraulic system and the pump in par-
ticular;
❒pressing the accelerator pedal quickly
until it is in the end of travel position
and switchin off the ASR function, if
present, using the button in the dash-
board allows for a responsive take off.
❒during hill starts, accelerate gradually
but fully immediately after releasing the
handbrake or brake pedal to allow the
engine to increase its rpm to a greater
extent and overcome higher gradients
with more torque.
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MANUAL MODE
NOT AVAILABLE
The message appears in the display when
it is not possible to select MANUAL
mode with the engine running.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if
the message remains in the
display.
AUTOMATIC MODE
NOT AVAILABLE
The message appears in the display when
it is not possible to select AUTOmode
with the engine running.CLUTCH OVERHEATING -
SEE MANUAL
The message appears in the display to-
gether with a buzzer when the clutch
overheats.
In this situation, limit take-off and gear
shifts or if necessary park (turning off the
engine) until conditions are optimum.PRESS BRAKE PEDAL
The message is shown in the display to-
gether with a buzzer during an attempt at
starting when the brake pedal is not
pressed.
PRESS BRAKE PEDAL -
DELAYED START-UP
The display shows these messages alter-
nately and in sequence together with an
warning buzzer when the system does not
recognise the brake pedal to be opera-
tional during a starting attempt.
In this situation, keep the key on AVVfor
at least 7 seconds with the brake pressed:
the engine will start. The system will be in
recovery mode (maximum speed permit-
ted: 3
rd).
Contact a Fiat Dealership if
the message remains in the
display.
If the message still appears in
the display, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
To safeguard clutch efficien-
cy, do not use the accelerator
to keep the car at a standstill
(e.g.: parking on a hill); the
clutch could be damaged by overheat-
ing. Use the brake pedal instead and
operate the accelerator only when you
are ready to set off.
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GEAR NOT AVAILABLE
This message appears in the display to-
gether with a warning buzzer in the fol-
lowing cases:
❒when it is not possible to change gear
due to a fault in the system;
or
❒when, due a fault in the system, it is on-
ly possible to engage 1st(1), 2nd(2), 3rd
(3) or reverse (R).PRESS BRAKE AND
REPEAT MANOEUVRE
The message appears in the display ac-
companied, in some cases, by a warning
buzzer for safety reasons if you attempt
to change gear without previously press-
ing the brake pedal.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if
the message remains in the
display.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if
the message remains in the
display.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if
the message remains in the
display.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if
the messages remain in the
display.
IMPORTANT If start-up is requested with
the gearbox faulty, run the “Delayed start-
up” procedure (see associated messages):
turn the key to the AVVposition for at
least 7 seconds with the brake depressed
and the engine will start. The system will
be in recovery mode (highest gear per-
mitted 3
rd, automatic mode not available).
If the engine does not start, contact a
Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT The messages are only dis-
played if the engine is started with a gear
other than neutral (N) engaged.
MANOEUVRE NOT PERMITTED
The message appears in the display to-
gether with a warning buzzer when the
system will not accept a gear change via
the control lever because certain condi-
tions required for acceptance of the gear
change are missing.PLACE GEAR LEVER IN N
(neutral)
This message appears in the display to-
gether with a warning buzzer when the
system asks the driver to perform the ma-
noeuvre.
When the gearbox is shifted to (N) the
message in the display should go off.
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