2008 FIAT BRAVO Symbol

This Owner Handbook describes all Fiat Bravo versions.
As a consequence, you should consider only the information which is related to the engine
and bodywork version of the car you purchased.
Dear Customer,
Thank you for selecting Fiat and congratulations on your choice of a Fiat Bravo.
We have written this handbook to help you get to know all your new Fiat Bravo features and use it in the best possible way.
You should read it right through before taking the road for the first time.
You will find information, tips and important warnings regarding the driving of your car to help you derive the maximum from your
Fiat Bravo technological features.
You are recommended to read carefully the warnings and indications marked with the respective symbols:
personal safety;
the car’s wellbeing;
environmental protection.
The enclosed Warranty Booklet lists the services that Fiat offers to its Customers:
❒the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for maintaining its validity
❒the range of additional services available to Fiat Customers.
Best regards and good motoring!
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REFUELLING
Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95 conforming to the Eu-
ropean specification EN 228.
Diesel engines: only refuel with diesel fuel conforming to the European specification EN590. Using other products
or mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair and cause the forfeiture of the warranty cover for caused dam-
ages as a consequence.
ENGINE STARTING
Petrol engines: make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gearshift lever to neutral; fully depress the clutch
without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.
Diesel engines: turn the ignition key to MAR and wait for the warning lights
Y(or symbol on display) and mto go off; turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
While working, the catalyst develops a very high temperature. Do not park the car over grass, dry leaves, pine nee-
dles or any other inflammable materials: risk of fire.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The car is fitted with a system that allows continuous diagnosis of the components correlated with emissions to en-
sure better respect for the environment.
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ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the car, you decide to add electrical accessories (that will gradually drain the battery), visit a Fiat
Dealership. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the car’s electric system can sup-
port the required load.
CODE card (for version/markets where applicable)
Keep the code card in a safe place, not in the car. The code card shall be used for requesting additional keys.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring it stays in tip-top condition and safeguards its safety fea-
tures, its environmental friendliness and low running costs for a long time to come.
THE OWNER’S MANUAL CONTAINS…
… information, tips and important warnings regarding the safe, correct driving of your car, and its maintenance. Pay
particular attention to the symbols
"(personal safety) #(environmental protection) !(the car’s wellbeing).

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SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLSDASHBOARD ...................................................................... 5
INSTRUMENT PANEL ........................................................ 6
SYMBOLS ............................................................................... 8
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM.................................................. 8
THE KEYS .............................................................................. 10
ALARM ................................................................................... 16
IGNITION DEVICE.............................................................. 19
INSTRUMENTS..................................................................... 20
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY ............................................ 22
RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY ..... 23
DISPLAY FUNCTIONS........................................................ 28
TRIP COMPUTER ................................................................ 35
SEATS ...................................................................................... 37
HEAD RESTRAINTS............................................................. 39
STEERING WHEEL .............................................................. 40
REARVIEW MIRRORS......................................................... 40
HEATING/CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ................... 42
HEATING AND VENTILATION...................................... 44
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM .................... 46
AUTOMATIC TWO-ZONE
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ........................................ 49
EXTERNAL LIGHTS............................................................. 55
WINDOW WASHING....................................................... 57CRUISE CONTROL ............................................................ 61
CEILING LIGHTS.................................................................. 63
CONTROLS........................................................................... 65
INTERIOR FITTINGS........................................................... 67
SUNROOF.............................................................................. 72
DOORS .................................................................................. 75
POWER WINDOWS ......................................................... 77
BOOT ...................................................................................... 79
BONNET................................................................................. 83
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK .................................................... 84
HEADLIGHTS........................................................................ 85
ABS SYSTEM ......................................................................... 86
ESP SYSTEM .......................................................................... 88
EOBD SYSTEM ..................................................................... 91
SOUND SYSTEM.................................................................. 92
INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC /
ELECTRONIC DEVICES...................................................... 93
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING SYSTEM ............................................................. 94
TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
(T.P.M.S.).................................................................................. 96
PARKING SENSORS ........................................................... 99
AT THE FILLING STATION ............................................. 102
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT ........................... 104
DD D
A A
S S
H H
B B
O O
A A
R R
D D
A A
N N
D D
C C
O O
N N
T T
R R
O O
L L
S S
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SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SYMBOLS
Special coloured labels have been attached
near or actually on some of the compo-
nents of your car. These labels bear sym-
bols that remind you of the precautions
to be taken as regards that particular com-
ponent.
The plate summarising the symbols used
can be found under the bonnet fig. 6.
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM
To further protect you car from theft, it
has been fitted with an engine immobilis-
ing system. This system is automatically ac-
tivated when the ignition key is removed.
An electronic device, in fact, is fitted in
each ignition key grip. The device trans-
mits a radio-frequency signal when the en-
gine is started through a special aerial built
into the ignition switch. The modulate sig-
nal, which changes each time the engine is
started, is the “password” by means of
which the control unit recognises the key
and enables to start the engine.
fig. 6F0Q0640m
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SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
OPERATION
Each time the car is started turning the ig-
nition key to MAR, the Fiat CODE sys-
tem control unit sends a recognition code
to the engine control unit to deactivate
the inhibitor.
The code is sent only if the Fiat CODE
system control unit has recognised the
code transmitted from the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to
STOP, the Fiat CODE system deactivates
the functions of the engine electronic con-
trol unit.
If the code has not been recognised cor-
rectly, the instrument panel warning light
Y(or symbol on display) will turn on.
In this case, the key should be moved to
the STOPposition and then back to
MAR; if the lock continues, possibly try
again with the other key provided with the
car. If it is still not possible to start the car
contact a Fiat Dealership.IMPORTANT Every key has its own code,
which must be memorised by the system
control unit. To memorise new keys, up
to a maximum of eight, apply solely to Fi-
at Dealership taking with you the CODE
card and the keys, a personal identity doc-
ument and the car’s ownership docu-
ments. The codes of the keys not provid-
ed during the new memorising procedure
are erased from the memory. This is to
ensure that any lost or stolen keys can no
longer be used to start the car.
The electronic components in-
side the key may be damaged
if the key is submitted to sharp
knocks.
Warning light Y(or symbol on
display) coming on when driving
❒If the warning light Y(or symbol on
display) turns on, this means that the
system is running a self-test (for exam-
ple for a voltage drop).
❒If the warning light Y(or symbol on
display) continues to stay on, contact
a Fiat Dealership.
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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
VOLUME-SENSING/
ANTI-LIFT PROTECTION
To ensure correct operation of the pro-
tection, it is advisable to fully close the side
windows and sun-roof (where fitted).
If necessary, the function may be turned
off (e.g. if animals are left in the car) by
pressing key A-fig. 15, located on the
front courtesy light before activating the
alarm.
Function deactivation is indicated by the
led located on the key flashing for a few
seconds. If the volume-sensing/anti-lift
protection is turned off, this must be re-
peated whenever the instrument panel is
turned off.INDICATIONS OF ATTEMPTS
TO BREAK IN
Any attempt to break in is indicated by
warning light
Y(or symbol on display)
on the instrument panel with the relevant
message on the display (see section
“Warning lights and messages”).HOW TO CUT OFF
THE ALARM SYSTEM
To deactivate the alarm system com-
pletely (for instance during prolonged in-
activity of the car) simply lock the car
turning the metal insert of the key with re-
mote control in the lock.
IMPORTANT To cut-out the electronic
alarm if remote control batteries are
down or the system is failing, fit the key
into the ignition switch and turn it to
MAR.
fig. 15F0Q0752m
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LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
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MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
ALIGNMENT OF SET
TEMPERATURES
(MONO function)
Pressing button MONO automatically
aligns the temperature on the passenger’s
side with that on the driver’s side.
Turn the knob AUTO or MONO to
raise/reduce the temperature between the
two zones by the same value.
Press again MONO to disable the func-
tion.CLIMATE CONTROL
COMPRESSOR ON/OFF
Press button
❄to switch on the climate
control compressor.
Compressor on
❒button led ❄on;
❒symbol ❄on the display, lit.
Compressor off
❒button led ❄off;
❒symbol ❄on the display, off;
❒inside air recirculation off;
❒AQS function disabled.
With the climate control compressor off,
it is not possible to admit air to the pas-
senger compartment with a temperature
below the outside temperature; in this
case symbol ò flashes on the display.
The switching off of the climate control
compressor remains in storage even when
the engine has been stopped. To restore
automatic control for switching on the cli-
mate control compressor, press button
❄or AUTO, in which case, the other man-
ual settings set will be cancelled.AIR DISTRIBUTION SELECTION
Pressing one or more buttons
Q/E/Zit
is possible to choose manually 7 of the
possible air distributions to the passenger
compartment:
QAir flow to the windscreen and
front side window vents to demist
or defrost them.
ZAir flow towards the front and
rear lower parts of the passenger
compartment. This type of distri-
bution allows heating of the pas-
senger compartment in the short-
est time.
Q
ZESplitting of the air flow between
front and rear vents, centre and
side dashboard outlets, rear out-
let, windscreen and front side win-
dow demisting vents.
EAir flow to the dashboard centre
and side outlets (passenger’s
body).
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