2009 FIAT BRAVO display

FRONT PASSENGER
AIR BAG /SIDE BAGS
DEACTIVATED
(amber)
Warning light “will come on when de-
activating the passenger front air bag and
side bag (for versions/markets, where pro-
vided). With passenger front air bag ac-
tive, turning the ignition key to MAR,
warning light “will turn on with fixed
light for about 4 seconds and then it will
flash for other 4 seconds. It shall then go
off.
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MESSAGES
AIR BAG FAILURE
(red)
Turning the ignition key to MAR
the warning light turns on, but it should go
off after few seconds.
The warning light stays on glowing steadi-
ly if there is a failure in the air bag system.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
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If when turning the ignition
key to MAR, the warning
light ¬does not turn on or stays on
when travelling there could be a
failure in safety systems; in this
event air bags or pretensioners
could not trigger in case of impact
or, in a minor number of cases, they
could trigger accidentally. Contact
Fiat Dealership immediately to
have the system checked.
WARNING
The failure of the ¬warn-
ing light is also indicated by
the flashing for more than the nor-
mal 4 seconds of the passenger’s
front air bag deactivated warning
light “. In addition the air bag sys-
tem will deactivate automatically
the passenger’s air bags (front and
side, for versions/markets, where
provided). In this event, warning
light ¬could not indicate safety
systems failures. Contact Fiat Deal-
ership immediately to have the sys-
tem checked.
WARNING
“
The failure of the warning
light “is indicated by the
turning on of warning light ¬. In
addition the air bag system will de-
activate automatically the passen-
ger’s air bags (front and side, for
versions/ markets, where provided).
Contact Fiat Dealership immedi-
ately to have the system checked.
WARNING
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WARNING
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MESSAGES
SEAT BELTS
NOT FASTENED
(red)
The warning light comes on con-
stantly with the vehicle stationary if the
driver’s seat belt is not properly fastened.
The warning light will flash, together with
a buzzer, when the driver’s seat belt and,
on some versions, the passenger seat belt,
is not correctly fastened when the vehicle
is in motion.
The S.B.R. (Seat Belt Reminder) buzzer
can only be excluded by Fiat Dealership.
The system can be reactivated through the
set-up menu.
LOW BATTERY
CHARGE (red)
Turning the ignition key to
MARthe warning light (for ver-
sions/markets, where provided) turns on,
but it should go out as soon as the engine
is started (with the engine running at idle
speed a brief delay in going out is allowed).
If the warning light (or the symbol on the
display) stays on glowing steadily or flash-
ing, contact immediately Fiat Dealership.Light stays on: LOW
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
(red)
Flashing light:
EXHAUSTED ENGINE
OIL (only Multijet
versions with DPF - red)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR,
the warning light switches on and should
go out as soon as the engine is started.
1. Low engine oil pressure
The warning light turns on and stays on
constantly (for versions/markets, where
provided) along with the message on the
display when the system detects that en-
gine oil pressure is low.
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2. Exhausted engine oil
(only Multijet versions with DPF)
The warning light will flash and a specific
message will appear on the display (for
versions/markets, where provided). The
warning light may flash in the following
ways, depending on the version:
– for 1 minute every two hours;
– for 3 minute cycles with the warning
light off for intervals of 5 seconds until oil
is changed.
After the initial warning, each time the en-
gine is started up, the warning light will
continue to flash in the above mentioned
modes, until the oil is changed. A specific
message will appear on the display (for
versions/markets, where provided) in ad-
dition to the warning light.
If the warning light flashes, this does not
mean that the car is defective but simply
informs the driver that it is now necessary
to change the oil as a result of regular ve-
hicle use.
If the warning light vturns on when the vehicle
is travelling (on certain versions to-
gether with the message on the dis-
play) stop the engine immediately
and contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
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“DUALDRIVE”
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING FAILURE (red)
Turning the ignition key to MAR
the warning light turns on, but it should go
off after few seconds.
If the warning light (or the symbol on the
display) stays on, you will not have steer-
ing assistance and the effort on the steer-
ing wheel will be increased, steering is
however possible. Contact Fiat Dealer-
ship.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
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“DUALDRIVE”
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING
ACTIVATION
(green or symbol
on the display)
The warning light (or the word CITY on
the display) turns on when the “Du-
aldrive” electric power steering is activat-
ed by pressing the relevant control but-
ton. Pressing the button again will turn off
the word CITY.
CITY
Exhausted engine oil should
be replaced as soon as pos-
sible after the warning light comes
on, never more than 1,000 km af-
ter the warning light first comes on.
Failure to change the oil within the
first 1,000 km may result in severe
damage to the engine and will result
in forfeiture of the warranty.
Remember that when the warning
light flashes, it does not mean that
the level of engine oil is low, so if the
light flashes you must not top up.
WARNING
Note that engine oil is exhausted faster
under the following circumstances:
– use of the vehicle prevalently for city dri-
ving, requiring more frequent regenera-
tion of DPF
– use of the vehicle for short drives, in
which the engine does not have time to
reach its regular operating temperature
– repeated interruption of the regenera-
tion process, signalled by the DPF warn-
ing light coming on.
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ENGINE COOLANT
HIGH TEMPERATURE
(red)
Turning the ignition key to MAR
the warning light turns on, but it should go
off after few seconds.
The warning light turns on when the en-
gine is overheated.
If the warning light comes on, proceed as
follows:
❒normal driving conditions: stop the
car, switch off the engine and check
whether the water level in the reser-
voir is not below the MIN mark. Oth-
erwise wait for few seconds to allow
engine cooling, then open slowly and
carefully the cap, top up coolant and
check whether its level is falling be-
tween MIN and MAX marks in the
reservoir. Check visually any leak and if
when restarting the warning light
comes on again, contact a Fiat Dealer-
ship.
❒Car heavy duty(e.g.: towing trailer
uphill of fully laden car): decrease speed,
if the warning light stays on, stop the
car. Wait for 2 or 3 minutes leaving the
engine on and slightly accelerated to
further activate the circulation of the
coolant fluid, then switch the engine off.
Check proper coolant level as de-
scribed previously.
IMPORTANT Under severe use of the
car, keep the engine on and slightly accel-
erated for few minutes before switching it
off.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
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INCOMPLETE DOOR
LOCKING (red)
The warning light (or the sym-
bol on the display) turns on when
one or more doors are not properly shut.
The buzzer will sound when one or more
doors are open and the car is moving.
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BOOT OPEN
The symbol (for versions/
markets, where provided) on
the display turns on when the
boot is not properly shut.
On certain versions the warning light
´turns on instead.
R
BONNET OPEN
The symbol (for versions/
markets, where provided) on
the display turns on when the
bonnet is not properly shut.
On certain versions the warning light
´turns on instead.
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GENERIC FAILURE
INDICATION
(amber)
Inertial fuel cut-off switch
intervened
The warning light (or the symbol on dis-
play) comes on when the inertial fuel cut-
off switch is triggered.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
Engine oil pressure sensor failure
The warning light (or the symbol on the
display) turns on when a fault is detected
to engine oil pressure sensor.
Twilight sensor failure
The warning light (or the symbol on dis-
play) turns on when a fault is detected to
the twilight sensor.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
Speed limit exceeded
(only for Arabic countries)
The warning light (amber), or symbol on
the display (red), comes on when a speed
of 120 km/h is exceeded.
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CLEANING DPF
(PARTICULATE
FILTER) IN PROGRESS
(only Multijet versions
with DPF - amber)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR,
the warning light switches on but it must
switch off after a few seconds. The warn-
ing light comes on constantly to notify the
driver that the DPF system needs to elim-
inate captured pollutants (particulate) by
the regeneration process. The warning
light does not come on during every DPF
regeneration, but only when driving con-
ditions require notification of the driver.
To switch the warning light off, the car
must stay in motion until regeneration has
been completed. The process normally
takes about 15 minutes. The optimum con-
ditions to end the process are achieved by
keeping the car in motion up to 60km/h
with an engine speed higher than 2,000
rpm.
This light coming on is not a car defect and
therefore the car does not need to go to
the workshop.
A specific message will appear on the dis-
play when the warning light comes on (for
versions/markets, where provided).
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Rain sensor failure
The warning light (or the symbol on the
display) on the dial turns on when the rain
sensor is faulty. Contact Fiat Dealership.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
Parking sensors failure
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light (or the symbol on the
display) when a fault is detected to park-
ing sensors.
Tyre pressure monitoring
system failure
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light (or the symbol on the
display) turns on when a failure is detect-
ed in the T.P.M.S. system (for versions/
markets, where provided).
Should one or more wheels without sen-
sor be fitted, the instrument panel warn-
ing light will come on and stay on until
restoring initial conditions.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
NOTE When one of the above faults oc-
curs, contact your Fiat Dealership as soon
as possible.
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MESSAGES
EOBD/INJECTION
SYSTEM FAILURE
(amber)
Under normal conditions, turning
the ignition key to MAR, the warning light
turns on, but it should go off when the en-
gine has started.
If the warning light stays on or turns on
when travelling, means a fault in the sup-
ply/ignition system which could cause high
emissions at the exhaust, possible lack of
performance, poor handling and high con-
sumption levels.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
In these conditions it is possible to con-
tinue driving without however requiring
heavy effort or high speed from the en-
gine. Prolonged use of the car with the
warning light on may cause damages. Con-
tact Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
The warning light turns off if the fault dis-
appears, but it is still stored by the system.
U
If, turning the ignition key to
MAR, the warning light U
does not turn on or if it turns
on glowing steadily or flash-
ing when travelling (on certain ver-
sions together with the message on
the display), contact Fiat Dealership
as soon as possible. Warning light U
operation can be checked by traffic
agents by proper equipment. Com-
ply with laws and regulations of the
country where you are driving.
Petrol engines only
Warning light turning on flashing indicates
the possibility of damage to the catalyst.
If the light flashes, it is necessary to release
the accelerator pedal to lower the speed
of the engine until the warning light stops
flashing; continue the journey at moder-
ate speed, trying to avoid driving condi-
tions that may cause further flashing and
contact Fiat Dealership as soon as possi-
ble.
FUEL RESERVE
(amber)
Turning the ignition key to
MARthe warning light turns on,
but it should go off after few seconds. The
warning light turns on when about 8 litres
fuel are left in the tank.
IMPORTANT The warning light flashes to
indicate a failure, contact Fiat Dealership
as soon as possible to have the system
checked.
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Always drive at a speed ap-
propriate to the traffic
conditions, the weather and speed
limits. The engine may be turned
off while the DPF light is on; how-
ever, repeated interruption of the
regeneration process may result in
premature exhaustion of engine oil.
For this reason it is always advisable
to wait for the light to go off before
turning off the engine, following the
instructions appearing above. It is
not advisable to complete DPF re-
generation with the vehicle sta-
tionary.
WARNING
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HILL HOLDER FAILURE
(amber)
The symbol
*will turn on
when the Hill Holder system is
faulty. Contact Fiat Dealership
as soon as possible.
On certain versions warning
light
áturns on as an alternative.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
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ESP SYSTEM
(amber)
Turning the ignition key to
MARthe warning light turns on,
but it should go off after few seconds.
If the warning light does not turn off or
stays on when travelling together with the
button led ASR, contact Fiat Dealership.
On certain versions the dedicated mes-
sage is displayed.
Warning light flashing when driving indi-
cates that the ESP system is active.
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GLOW PLUG
WARMING
(Multijet versions)
(amber)
GLOW PLUG
WARMING FAILURE
(Multijet versions)
(amber)
Glow plug warming
Turning the ignition key to MARthe
warning light turns on and it will go off
when glow plugs reach the preset tem-
perature. Start the engine immediately af-
ter warning light turning off.
IMPORTANT With high ambient tem-
perature, warning light stays on for very
short time.
Glow plug warming failure
The warning light turns on when there is
a failure in the glow plug warming system.
Contact Fiat Dealership as soon as possi-
ble.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
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WATER IN DIESEL
FUEL FILTER
(Multijet versions)
(amber)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe
warning light turns on, but it should go off
after few seconds.
The warning light turns on when there is
water in the diesel fuel filter.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
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The presence of water in the
fuel circuit may cause serious
damage to the entire injec-
tion system and cause irreg-
ular engine operation. If the warning
light
cturns on (together with the
message on the display), contact Fi-
at Dealership as soon as possible to
have the system relieved. If the above
indications come on immediately af-
ter refuelling, water has probably
been poured into the tank: turn the
engine off immediately and contact
Fiat Dealership.
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EBD SYSTEM
FAILURE
(red)
(amber)
The turning on at the same time of warn-
ing lights
xand >with the engine run-
ning indicates an EBD system failure or
that the system is unavailable; in this case
heavy braking may cause the rear wheels
to lock before time, with the possibility of
skidding.
Drive with the utmost care to the near-
est Fiat Dealership to have the system
checked.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
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CAR PROTECTION
SYSTEM FAILURE -
FIAT CODE
(amber)
ALARM FAILURE
(amber)
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
THEFT ATTEMPT
(amber)
Car protection system failure -
Fiat Code
Turning the key to MARthe warning light
shall flash only once and then go off.
The turning on of the warning light (or the
symbol on the display) glowing steadily,
with the ignition key at MAR, indicates a
probable failure (see “Fiat Code system”
in section “Dashboard and controls”).
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
IMPORTANT The turning on at the same
time of warning lights
Uand Y(or sym-
bol on display) indicates a failure of the Fi-
at CODE system.
Y
If with the engine running the warning lightYflashes, this means that the car is not
protected by the engine immobilising de-
vice (see “Fiat Code system” in section
“Dashboard and controls”).
Contact Fiat Dealership to have all the
keys memorised.
Alarm failure
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The turning on of the warning light (or
symbol on display) indicates a failure in the
alarm system. Contact Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
Theft attempt
The turning on of the warning light (or
symbol on display) indicates an attempt of
break-in. Contact Fiat Dealership as soon
as possible.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage. ABS SYSTEM FAILURE
(amber)
Turning the ignition key to
MARthe warning light turns on,
but it should go off after few seconds.
The warning light turns on when the sys-
tem is inefficient or unavailable. In this case
the braking system keeps its effectiveness
unchanged, but without the potential of-
fered by the ABS system.
Caution is advisable and it is necessary to
contact Fiat Dealership.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.>
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