2009 FIAT BRAVO Owners Manual

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CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
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MAINTENANCE
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INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
ALARM
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
The alarm function is provided in addition
to all remote control functions previous-
ly described and it is controlled by the re-
ceiver located under the dashboard, next
to the fuse box.WHEN THE ALARM
IS TRIGGERED
The alarm comes into action in the fol-
lowing cases:❒unlawful opening of one of the doors,
bonnet or boot (perimetral protec-
tion);
❒attempt to start the engine (turning the
ignition key to MAR);
❒battery cable cutting;
❒presence of moving bodies in the pas-
senger’s compartment (volumetric pro-
tection);
❒abnormal raising/sloping of the car. Depending on the markets, the cutting in
of the alarm causes operation of the siren
and direction indicators (for about 26 sec-
onds). The ways of operating and the num-
ber of cycles may vary depending on the
markets.
A maximum number of sound/sight cycles
is however envisaged.
The volume sensing and anti-lift protec-
tions may be turned off by operating the
control on the front courtesy light (see
“Volume-sensing/anti-lift protection” para-
graph).
IMPORTANT The engine immobiliser
function is guaranteed by the Fiat CODE
system, which is automatically activated
when the ignition key is removed.
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HOW TO ACTIVATE THE ALARM
With the doors, bonnet and boot shut and
the ignition key in the STOPposition or
with the key removed, point the key with
remote control in the direction of the car,
then press and release the button
Á.
With the exception of certain markets,
the system sounds a “beep” and the doors
are locked.
Engagement of the alarm is preceded by
a self-diagnostic test. If a fault is detected
the system sounds a further warning
“beep” and the display shows the relevant
message (see section “Warning lights and
messages”).
In this case, switch the alarm system off by
pressing button
Ë, check that the doors,
bonnet and tailgate are properly shut, then
switch the alarm on again by pressing but-
ton
Á.
Otherwise, the door, bonnet or tailgate
that is not shut properly will be excluded
from the alarm system control.If the doors, bonnet and boot are shut
correctly and the control signal is repeat-
ed, the system self-diagnostics has de-
tected a system operating fault. It is there-
fore necessary to contact Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT When operating the cen-
tral door locking with the metal insert of
the key, the alarm is not activated.
IMPORTANT The electronic alarm is built
in compliance with the law and regulations
of the different countries.HOW TO DEACTIVATE
THE ALARM
Press button
Ëof the key with remote
control.
The system will react as follows (with the
exception of certain markets):
❒two brief flashes of the direction indi-
cators;
❒two brief “beeps”;
❒door unlocking.
IMPORTANT Operating the central door
locking with the metal insert of the key
will not deactivate the alarm.
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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 (for versions/ mar-
kets, where provided).
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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IGNITION SWITCH
The key can be turned to 3 different po-
sitions fig. 16:
❒STOP: engine off, key can be re-
moved, steering column locked. Cer-
tain electrical devices (e.g.: sound sys-
tem, central door locking, electronic
alarm, etc.) can work.
❒MAR: driving position. All electrical
devices are powered.
❒AVV: engine starting.
The ignition switch is fitted with a safety
mechanism that, in the event the engine is
not started, compels the driver to turn the
ignition key back to STOPbefore re-
peating the starting operation.
STEERING COLUMN LOCK
Engaging
When the key is at STOPremove the
key and turn the steering wheel until it
locks.
fig. 16F0Q0642m
If the ignition device is tam-
pered with (e.g.: attempted
theft), have it checked over by a Fiat
Dealership before restarting to drive.
WARNING
When getting out of the car,
always remove the key to
prevent any occupants from acci-
dentally activating the controls. Re-
member to engage the handbrake
and if the car is parked on uphill slope
to engage the first gear. If the car is
facing downhill, engage the reverse
gear. Never leave unsupervised chil-
dren in the car.
WARNINGIt is absolutely forbidden to
carry out whatever after-
market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifica-
tions (e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect per-
formance and safety, cause the lapse
of warranty and also result in non-
compliance of the car with homolo-
gation requirements.
WARNING
Never remove the ignition
key while the car is moving.
The steering wheel would automati-
cally lock as soon as you try to turn
it. This also applies when the car is
being towed.
WARNING
Disengaging
Rock the steering wheel slightly as you
turn the ignition key to MAR.
WARNING In certain parking conditions
(e.g. wheels steered) the force required
to move the steering wheel to switch the
function off may be high.
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INSTRUMENTS
Instrument background color and type
may vary according to the version.
SPEEDOMETER fig. 17
It shows the car speed.
DASHBOARD LIGHTING
ADJUSTMENT (Brightness sensor)
(versions Sport with reconfigurable
multifunction display)
The versions Sport with reconfigurable
multifunction Display are provided with
a brightness sensor (located inside the
tachometer), able to detect the environ-
ment light conditions and, depending on
the measurement, to adjust the operat-
ing mode of the dashboard.
The instrument operates as follows:
❒in “daylight” mode, the display can be
set on 8 different levels, the dashboard
graphics are turned off and all the in-
dexes are fully lighted and cannot be
adjusted;
❒in “night” mode, the display, the graph-
ics and the indexes can be set on 8 dif-
ferent levels. The brightness of the bi-
zone automatic climate control system
display and of the car radio display is
accordingly adjusted.REV. COUNTER fig. 18
Rev counter shows engine rpm.
On diesel versions the rev counter end
scale value is 6000 rpm.
IMPORTANT The electronic injection
control system gradually shuts off the flow
of fuel when the engine is “over-revving”
resulting in a gradual loss of engine pow-
er.
When the engine is idling, the rev counter
may indicate a gradual or sudden speed in-
crease. This is normal as it takes place dur-
ing normal operation, for example when
activating the climate control system or
the fan. In particular a slow change in the
speed preserves the battery charge.
fig. 18F0Q0607mfig. 17F0Q0606m
The brightness level depends on the set-
tings previously set by means of the Setup
Menu of the reconfigurable multifunctional
display (see “Dimmer” at paragraph “Re-
configurable multifunctional display”).
When travelling, the graphics lighting may
turn on if the lighting in the passenger
compartment changes from “daylight” to
“night” condition (e.g. when entering a
tunnel).
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If the needle reaches the red
area, stop the engine immedi-
ately and contact a Fiat Deal-
ership.fig. 19F0Q0608m
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
This shows the temperature of the engine
coolant fluid and begins working when the
fluid temperature exceeds approx. 50°C.
Under normal conditions, the needle
should move to different positions of the
scale according to the conditions of use
of the car.
C- Low engine coolant temperature.
H- High engine coolant temperature.The turning on of the warning light B-fig.
19(together with the message shown on
the display) indicates that the coolant flu-
id temperature is too high; in this case,
stop the engine and contact a Fiat Deal-
ership. FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
This shows the amount of fuel left in the
fuel tank.
The reserve warning light A-fig. 19turns
on to indicate that approx. 8-10 litres of
fuel are left in the tank.
E- tank empty.
F- tank full (see contents of “At the filling
station” paragraph in this chapter).
Do not travel with the tank almost emp-
ty because the catalytic converter could
become damaged.
IMPORTANT The needle sets to Ewith
warning light Aflashing to indicate that the
system is failing. In this event contact Fiat
Dealership to have the system checked.
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MULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAY
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
Your car is fitted with the multifunction
display that shows all the useful informa-
tion necessary when driving.
INFORMATION ON
“STANDARD” SCREEN fig. 20
The standard screen shows the following
indications:
ADate
BDualdrive electric power steering en-
gagement, if any
CSport function indication
(for ver-
sions/markets, where provided)
DClock
EOdometer (covered km or miles)
FWarning of ice on road
GExternal temperature
HScheduled servicing
IHeadlight aiming position (only with
dipped beam headlights on)CONTROL BUTTONS fig. 21
ÕTo scroll the display and the related
options upwards or to increase the
value displayed.
MODEBrief press to open the menu
and/or to move to next screen or to con-
firm the option required.
Long press to go back to the standard
screen.
ÔTo scroll the display and the related op-
tions downwards or to decrease the
value displayed.NoteButtons
Õand Ôactivate different
functions according to the following situ-
ations:
– to scroll the menu options upwards and
downwards;
– to increase or to decrease values during
settings.
NoteWhen opening one of the front
doors the display will show for a few sec-
onds the clock and covered km or miles.
fig. 20F0Q3245gfig. 21F0Q0643m
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SETUP MENU fig. 22
The menu comprises a series of functions
arranged in a “circular fashion” which can
be selected through buttons
Õand Ôto
access the different select operations and
settings (setup) given below. For certain
options (Set time and Units) there is a sub-
menu.
The setup menu can be activated by press-
ing briefly button MODE.
Single presses on buttons
Õor Ôwill
scroll the setup menu options. Handling
modes differ with each other according to
the characteristic of the option selected.
If the car is equipped with Radionavigator,
the only functions that can be adjusted/set
through the instrument panel display are
the following: “Dimmer”, “Speed Beep”,
“Headl. sensor”
(for versions/markets,
where provided), “Belt buzzer” and “Pas-
senger bag”. The other functions are dis-
played by and can be adjusted/set through
system display.Selecting an option in the main menu
without submenu:
– press briefly button MODEto select
the menu option to set;
– press buttons
Õor Ô(by single press-
es) to select the new setting;
– press briefly button MODEto store the
new setting and to go back to the previ-
ously selected menu option.Selecting an option in the main menu with
submenu:
– press briefly button MODEto display
the first submenu option;
– press buttons Õor Ô(by single press-
es) to scroll all submenu options;
– press briefly button MODEto select
the displayed submenu option and to en-
ter the relevant setup menu;
– press buttons
Õor Ô(by single press-
es) to select the new setting;
– press briefly button MODEto store the
new setting and to go back to the previ-
ously selected submenu option.
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