2008 FIAT BRAVO heating

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SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
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CAR
MAINTENANCE
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
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.
WINDSCREEN/
REAR WINDOW
WIPERS
BLADES
Periodically clean the rubber part using
special products; TUTELA PROFES-
SIONAL SC 35is recommended.
Change the blades if the rubber edge is
warped or worn out. You should in any case
change them approximately once a year.
A few simple notions can reduce the pos-
sibility of damage to the blades:
❒ if the temperature fall below zero,
make sure that ice has not frozen the
rubber against glass. If necessary, thaw
using an antifreeze product;
❒ remove any snow from the glass: in ad-
dition to protecting the blades, this pre-
vents effort on the motor and over-
heating;
❒do not operate the windscreen and
rear window wipers on dry glass.
Driving with worn wiper
blades is a serious hazard,
because visibility is reduced in bad
weather.
WARNING
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OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
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INDEX
DASHBOARD
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CAR
MAINTENANCE
If the vehicle is washed in an automatic car
wash, follow these recommendations:
– remove the antenna from the roof to
avoid damages;
– water with a cleansing solution must be
used for washing;
– rinse accurately to avoid cleansing so-
lution residues which may remain on the
body or hidden parts.When drying, take particular care with the
less visible parts like door surrounds, bon-
net and around the headlights where wa-
ter may stagnate. The car should not be
taken to a closed area immediately, but left
in the open so that residual water can
evaporate.
Do not wash the car after it has been left
in the sun or with the bonnet hot: this may
alter the shine of the paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in
the same way as the rest of the car.
Where possible, do not park under trees;
the resinous substance many species re-
lease give the paint a dull appearance and
increase the possibility of triggering rust
processes.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must be
washed off immediately and thoroughly as
the acid they contain is particularly ag-
gressive. Some automatic systems pro-
vided with old generation
and/or not correctly main-
tained brushes may damage
the varnish, easing the creation of mi-
cro-scratches, especially on dark
colours. To remove those scratches,
slightly polish with a specific product.
Detergents cause water pol-
lution. Therefore the car
should be washed in areas
equipped for collecting and
purifying the liquid used in the washing
process.
Front headlights
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic sub-
stances (e.g.: petrol) or ketones (e.g.: ace-
tone) for cleaning front headlight plastic
lens.
Windows
Use specific window cleaner product. Use
also clean cloths to avoid scratching the
glass or damaging the transparency.
IMPORTANT The inside of the rearscreen
should be wiped gently with a cloth in the
direction of the filaments to avoid damag-
ing the heating device.
Engine compartment
At the end of the winter the engine com-
partment should be carefully washed,
without directing the jet against electron-
ic control units. Contact a specialised
workshop to have this done.
IMPORTANT The car should be washed
with the engine cold and the ignition key
at STOP. After washing make sure that
the various protections (e.g. rubber caps
and various covers) have not been dam-
aged or removed.
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The presence and the position of the instruments and warning lights may vary according to the versions.
1.Adjustable and swivel air vent - 2.Side window air vent - 3.Front passenger air bag - 4.Adjustable and swivel air vents - 5.Haz-
ard light switch - 6.External light stalk - 7.Instrument panel - 8.Windscreen/rear window wiper/trip computer stalk - 9.Bonnet
opening lever - 10.Fusebox access door - 11.Ignition key and ignition device - 12.Steering wheel locking/release stalk - 13.Dri-
ver’s air bag - 14.Driver’s knees air bag (where provided) - 15.Set of switches for front/rear fog lights and menu opening/setting
16.Controls for heating/ventilation/climate control - 17.Sound system controls - 18.Set of ON/OFF switches for electric power
steering and ASR system (where provided) - 19.Glovebox
F0Q0005mfig. 1
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RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSIONS
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SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
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IN AN
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CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
If a tyre is punctured ......................... 157
If an exterior light burns out ............ 170
If the battery is flat ............................. 188
Ignition switch ..................................... 19
In an emergency ............................ 155
Installation of electric/electronic
devices ................................................ 93
Instrument panel .......................6-236
Instruments........................................... 20
Interior fittings .................................... 67
Interior lights ....................................... 175
Interiors ................................................ 211
Jacking the car .................................... 189
Jump starting ........................................ 156
Keys .................................................... 10
Load limiters ...................................... 109
Main beam headlights ....................... 55
Manual climate control system ........ 46
MSR system ......................................... 90
Multifunction display .......................... 22
Number plate lights
(bulb replacement) .......................... 174
Oddment compartments ................. 68
Paint ..................................................... 209
Parking .................................................. 133
Parking lights ........................................ 55
Parking sensors ................................... 99
Performance ........................................ 226
Power windows .................................. 77
Pretensioners ...................................... 109
Protecting the environment ............. 103
Quick tyre repair
Kit Fix & Go automatic ..........163
Radio transmitters
and cellular telephones ................... 93
Rain sensor .......................................... 58
Rear fog lights ...................................... 65
Rear view mirrors .............................. 40
Rear window washer
– activation ........................................ 60
– blades .............................................. 207
– nozzles ............................................ 208
Rear window wiper
– activation ....................................... 57
– blades .............................................. 207
– nozzles ............................................ 208 Fluids and lubricants ........................... 229
Follow me home device .................... 56
Front/rear armrest .......................67-68
Fuel consumption ............................... 231
Fuel cut-off switch............................... 66
Fuel feed/Ignition ................................ 219
Fuel filler cap ....................................... 103
Fuse replacement ............................... 178
Glass holder/
oddment compartment.................... 70
Glove box light
(bulb replacement) .......................... 177
Handbrake .......................................... 133
Hazard lights ........................................ 65
Head restraints ................................... 39
Headlight washer ................................ 60
Headlights ............................................. 85
Heating and ventilation....................... 44
Heating and ventilation ...................... 44
Heating/climate control system ....... 42
Hill Holder system ............................. 88
Identification codes ........................... 216
Identification data ............................... 214
If a fuse blows ...................................... 178
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