2008 FIAT BRAVO key

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SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
CAR
MAINTENANCE
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
USEFUL ADVICE
FOR LENGTHENING THE LIFE
OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and length-
en its life, observe the following indica-
tions:
❒ when you park the car, ensure the
doors, tailgate and bonnet are closed
properly;
❒ the ceiling lights must be off. The car
is however provided with an automat-
ic system for switching off internal
lights;
❒ do not keep accessories (e.g.: sound
system, hazard lights, etc.) switched on
for a long time when the engine is not
running;
❒ before performing any operation on the
electrical system, disconnect the bat-
tery negative cable;
❒ battery terminals shall always be per-
fectly tightened.Moreover, this might lead to a higher risk
of the battery electrolyte freezing (this
may even occur at –10°C). If the car is in-
active for a long period of time, refer to
“Car inactivity”, in section “Correct use
of the car”.
If after buying the car, you want to install
electric accessories which require per-
manent electric supply (alarm, etc.) con-
tact Fiat Dealership whose qualified per-
sonnel, in addition to suggesting the most
suitable devices, will evaluate the overall
electric absorption, checking whether the
car’s electric system is capable of with-
standing the load required, or whether it
should be integrated with a more power-
ful battery.
In fact, since these devices continue ab-
sorbing energy even when the ignition key
is off, they gradually run down the battery.
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CORRECT USE
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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
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INDEX
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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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LIGHTS AND
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SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
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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