2009 FIAT BRAVO Owners Manual

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SAFETY
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During normal service the
catalyst and the diesel par-
ticulate filter (DPF) reach high tem-
peratures. Do not therefore park the
car over inflammable materials (grass,
dry leaves, pine needles, etc.): fire
hazard.
WARNING
Diesel Particulate Filter clogged
If the warning light hon the instru-
ment panel turns on (together with the
message on the display) refer to section
“Warning lights and messages”. DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER
(DPF)
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
The Diesel Particulate Filter is a mechan-
ical filter, integral with the exhaust system,
that physically traps particulate present
in the exhaust gases of Diesel engines.
The diesel particular filter has been adopt-
ed to eliminate almost totally particulates
in compliance with current / future law
regulations.
During normal use of the car, the engine
control unit records a set of data (e.g.:
travel time, type of route, temperatures,
etc.) and it will then calculate how much
particulates has been trapped by the filter.
Since this filter physically traps particulates,
it shall be cleaned (reclaimed) at regular
intervals by burning carbon particles. Re-
claiming procedure is controlled auto-
matically by the engine control unit ac-
cording to the filter conditions and the
conditions of use of the car.
During reclaiming the following phenom-
ena could take place: idling slight increase,
fan activation, slight smoke increase, high
exhaust temperatures. These situations
shall not be considered as faults and they
do not affect car performance and envi-
ronment.
PROTECTING
THE ENVIRONMENT
The devices for curtailing petrol engine
emissions are the following:
❒three-way catalytic converter;
❒Lambda sensor;
❒fuel evaporation system.
In addition, do not let the engine run, even
for a test, with one or more spark plugs
disconnected.
The devices for curtailing diesel fuel en-
gine emissions are the following:
❒oxidising catalytic converter;
❒exhaust gas recirculation system
(E.G.R.);
❒Lambda sensors;
❒diesel particulate filter (DPF) (for ver-
sions/markets, where provided it is fit-
ted instead of the Lambda sensor).
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SEAT BELTS ........................................................................... 106
S.B.R. SYSTEM ....................................................................... 108
PRETENSIONERS.................................................................. 109
CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY...................................... 112
PRESETTING FOR MOUNTING THE
ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM.............................. 117
FRONT AIR BAGS................................................................ 120
SIDE AIR BAGS (Side bag - Window bag)...................... 123
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When the car is parked on a steep slope
the reel mechanism may block; this is nor-
mal. The reel mechanism prevents the
webbing coming out when it is jerked or
if the car brakes sharply, in a collision or
when cornering at high speed.
The rear seat is fitted with inertial seat
belts with three anchor points and reel for
side and central seats.
SEAT BELTS
USING THE SEAT BELTS
The belt should be worn keeping the chest
straight and rested against the seat back.
To fasten seat belts, take the tongue
A-fig. 1and insert it into the buckle B,
until hearing the locking click.
At removal, if it jams, let it rewind for a
short stretch, then pull it out again with-
out jerking.
To unfasten the seat belts, press button
C. Guide the seat belt with your hand
while it is rewinding, to prevent it from
twisting.
Through the reel, the belt automatically
adapts to the body of the passenger wear-
ing it, allowing freedom of movement.
Never press button C-fig. 1
when travelling.
WARNING
Rear seat belts shall be worn as shown in
fig. 2.
fig. 1F0Q0696mfig. 2F0Q0267m
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IMPORTANT When the seat back is cou-
pled properly, the “red band” B-fig. 3pre-
sent aside lever Adisappears. The “red
band” actually indicates improper seat
back coupling.
IMPORTANT Remember that in the
event of a violent collision, back seat pas-
sengers not wearing seat belts also rep-
resent a serious danger for the front seat
passengers.
fig. 3F0Q0683m
Make sure the seat back is
correctly hooked on both
sides (“red bands” B-fig. 3 not visible)
to prevent seat back being thrown
forwards and injuring passengers
should you brake sharply.
WARNING
IMPORTANT After putting the seats back
to their travelling position, restore the
seat belt position to make them ready for
use.
ADJUSTING THE FRONT SEAT
BELT HEIGHT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Four different adjustments in height are
provided.
To adjust, press button A-fig. 4and low-
er or raise the grip B.
Always adjust the height of the seat belt
to fit the person wearing it. This precau-
tion could greatly reduce the risk of injury
in case of collision.
Correct adjustment is obtained when the
belt passes half way between the end of
the shoulder and the neck.
fig. 4F0Q0697m
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Make the height adjustment
when the car is stationary.
WARNING
After adjustment, always
check that the slider is an-
chored in one of the positions pro-
vided. To do this, with the button A-
fig. 4 released, exert a further pres-
sure to allow the anchor device to
catch if release did not take place at
one of the preset position.
WARNING
S.B.R. SYSTEM
The vehicle is equipped with an S.B.R. sys-
tem (Seat Belt Reminder) made up of a
buzzer which, together with the seat belt
not fastened warning light
strument panel flashing, warns the driver
and, on some versions, the front passen-
ger that their seat belt is not fastened.
For permanent deactivation, contact Fiat
Dealership.With multifunction display, the S.B.R. sys-
tem can only be reset at Fiat Dealership.
With reconfigurable multifunction display,
the S.B.R. system can also be reset through
the set-up menu.
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PRETENSIONERS
To increase the efficiency of the front and
rear (for versions/markets, where pro-
vided) seat belts, the car is fitted with pre-
tensioners. These devices, in the event of
violent front and side crash, rewind the
seat belts a few centimetres. In this way
they ensure that the seat belt adheres per-
fectly to the wearer before the restrain-
ing action begins. The seat belt locks to in-
dicate that the device has intervened; the
seat belt cannot be drawn back up even
when guiding it manually.
IMPORTANT To obtain the highest de-
gree of protection from the action of the
pretensioning device, wear the seat belt
keeping it firmly close to the chest and
pelvis.
Pretensioner activation may produce a
small amount of smoke. This smoke is in
no way toxic and presents no fire hazard.LOAD LIMITERS
To increase passenger’s safety, the front
and rear (for versions/markets, where
provided) seat belt reels contain a load
limiter which allows controlled sag in such
a way as to dose the force acting on the
shoulders during the belt restraining ac-
tion in case of front crash.
The pretensioner can only
be used once. After a colli-
sion that has triggered it, have it re-
placed at a Fiat Dealership. Preten-
sioner validity is written on the label
located inside the lower oddment
compartment. Pretensioners should
be replaced at Fiat Dealership as this
date approaches.
WARNING
Operations which lead to
knocks, vibrations or localised
heating (over 100°C for a
maximum of 6 hours) in the
area around the pretensioners may
cause damage or trigger them. These
devices are not affected by vibrations
caused by irregularities of the road sur-
face or low obstacles such as kerbs, etc.
Contact a Fiat Dealership for any as-
sistance.The pretensioner does not require any
maintenance or greasing. Anything that
modifies its original conditions invalidates
its efficiency. If due to unusual natural
events (floods, seas storm, etc.) the device
has been affected by water and mud, it
must necessarily be replaced.
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IMPORTANT Never travel with a child
sitting on the passenger’s lap with a sin-
gle belt to protect them both fig. 7. Do
not fasten other objects to the body.
fig. 5F0Q0015mfig. 6F0Q0038m
For maximum safety, keep
the back of your seat up-
right, lean back into it and make sure
the seat belt fits closely across your
chest and hips. Make sure that the
seat belts of the front and rear pas-
sengers are fastened at all times! You
increase the risk of serious injury or
death in a collision if you travel with
the belts unfastened.
WARNING
fig. 7F0Q0039m
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USING THE SEAT BELTS
The driver must comply with (and have
the car occupants follow) all the local le-
gal regulations concerning the use of seat
belts. Always fasten the seat belts before
starting.
Seat belts are also to be worn by expec-
tant mothers: the risk of injury in the case
of accident is greatly reduced for them and
the unborn child if they are wearing a seat
belt. Of course they must position the
lower part of the belt very low down so
that it passes under the abdomen (as il-
lustrated in fig. 5).IMPORTANT The belt should not be
twisted. The upper part should pass over
the shoulder and cross the chest diago-
nally. The lower part should adhere to the
pelvis (as shown in fig. 6) and not the ab-
domen of the passenger. Do not use any
objects (pegs, stoppers, etc.) to keep the
belts away from the body.
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Under no circumstances
should the components of the
seat belts and pretensioners be tam-
pered with or removed. Any operation
should be carried out by qualified and
authorised personnel. Always contact
a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
If the belt has been subject-
ed to heavy stress, for ex-
ample after an accident, it should be
changed completely together with
the anchors, anchor fastening screws
and the pretensioners. In fact, even if
the belt has no visible defects, it could
have lost its resilience.
WARNING
HOW TO KEEP THE SEAT
BELTS ALWAYS IN EFFICIENT
CONDITIONS
Observe the following:
❒always use the belt with the tap taut and
never twisted; make sure that it is free
to run without impediments;
❒after a serious accident, replace the belt
being worn at that time, even if it does
not appear damaged. Always replace
the seat belts if pretensioners have
been activated;
❒to clean the belts, wash by hand with
neutral soap, rinse and leave to dry in
the shade. Never use strong deter-
gents, bleach or dyes or other chemi-
cal substance that might weaken the fi-
bres;
❒prevent the reels from getting wet:
their correct operation is only guaran-
teed if water does not get inside;
❒replace the seat belt when showing sig-
nificant wear or cut signs.
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