2012 FIAT BRAVO coolant temperature

HOW TO WARM UP THE ENGINE AFTER
IT HAS JUST STARTED
Proceed as follows:
❒Drive off slowly, letting the engine turn at
medium revs. Do not accelerate abruptly;
❒Do not demand full performance at first. Wait
until the engine coolant temperature gauge
starts moving.
Never jump start the engine by pushing,
towing or coasting downhill.This could
cause fuel to flow into the catalytic
conver ter and damage it beyond repair.
EMERGENCY START-UP
Contact a Fiat Dealership if instrument panel
warning light
(or the symbol on the display)
stays on constantly.STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition key to STOP while the engine is
idling.
IMPORTANT After a taxing drive, you should allow
the engine to “catch its breath” before turning it
off by letting it idle to allow the temperature in the
engine compartment to fall.
A quick burst on the accelerator before
turning off the engine serves absolutely
no practical purpose, it wastes fuel and is
damaging especially to turbocharged engines.
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EXCESSIVE ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE (red)
Turning the key to the MAR-ON position the
warning light switches on, but it should switch off
after a few seconds. The warning light turns on
when the engine is overheated. If the warning light
comes on, proceed as follows:
❒when driving normally:stop the car, stop the
engine and check that the water level in the
reservoir is not below the MIN mark. If it is, wait
for a few minutes for the engine to cool down
then slowly and carefully open the cap, top
up with coolant and check that the level is
between the MIN and MAX marks. Also check
visually for any fluid leaks. If, when restarting, the
warning light should come on again, contact a
Fiat Dealership.
❒If the car is used under demanding
conditions(e.g. towing trailers uphill or fully
loaded): slow down and, if the light stays on, stop
the car. Wait for 2 or 3 minutes with the engine
running and slightly accelerated to further favour
the coolant circulation. Then stop the engine.
Check the correct coolant level as described
above.
IMPORTANT Over demanding routes, it is
advisable to keep the engine on and slightly
accelerated for a few minutes before switching it
off.
The display will show the dedicated message.
INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING
(red)
This warning light (or symbol on the display)
switches on when one or more doors are not
properly shut. An acoustic signal is activated with
the doors open and the car moving.LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT NOT
PROPERLY SHUT
This symbol (for versions/markets where provided)
switches on in the display when the luggage
compartment is not properly shut. On certain
versions warning light
comes on instead.
BONNET NOT PROPERLY SHUT
This symbol (for versions/markets where provided)
switches on in the display when the bonnet is not
properly shut. On certain versions warning light
comes on instead.
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PERIODIC CHECKSEvery 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and,
if necessary, restore:
❒engine coolant, brake fluid and windscreen
washer fluid level;
❒tyre inflation pressure and condition;
❒operation of lighting system (headlamps,
direction indicators, hazard warning lights, etc.);
❒operation of screen washer/wiper system and
positioning/wear of windscreen/rear window
wiper blades.
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if required, the
engine oil level.
HEAVY-DUTY USE OF THE CARIf the car is used mainly under one of the following
conditions:
❒towing a trailer or caravan;
❒dusty roads;
❒short, repeated journeys (less than 7-8 km) at
sub-zero outside temperatures;
❒engine often idling or driving long distances at
low speeds or long periods of idleness;
you need to perform the following inspections
more frequently than shown in the Scheduled
Servicing Plan:
❒check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;
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IMPORTANT After adding or changing the oil, let
the engine run for a few seconds and wait a few
minutes after switching it off before checking
the level.
Engine oil consumption
The maximum engine oil consumption is
approximately 400 grams every 1,000 km.
During the initial period of usage for the vehicle,
the engine is bedding in, therefore the engine
oil consumption may settle down only after the first
5,000 - 6,000 km.
IMPORTANT The oil consumption depends on
driving style and the conditions under which the car
is used.
IMPORTANT Do not add oil with specifications
other than those of the oil already in the engine.
WARNING
When the engine is hot , take care when
working inside the engine compartment
to avoid burns. Remember that the fan may
start up if the engine is hot : this could injure
you. Make sure that scarves, ties and other
loose fitting garments do not get caught up in
moving parts.Used engine oil and oil filters contain
substances which are harmful to the
environment .To change the oil and
filters, we advise you to contact a Fiat
Dealership.
ENGINE COOLANT
The coolant level must be checked when the engine
is cold and must be above the MIN mark on the
reservoir, see fig. fig. 207-fig. 208
If the level is low, slowly pour a mixture of 50%
demineralised water and 50% PARAFLU
UP
by
PETRONAS LUBRICANTS through cap A.
The mixture of 50% PARAFLU
UP
and 50%
demineralised water protects against freezing down
to temperatures of -35°C.
For particularly harsh climate conditions, we
recommended using a mixture of 60% PARAFLU
UP
and 40% demineralised water.
fig. 206 - 1.6 MultiJet and 2.0 MultiJet versions
F0Q0757
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Versions with multifunction display
ASpeedometer (speed indicator)
BFuel level gauge with reserve warning
light
CEngine coolant temperature gauge and
excessive temperature warning light
DRev counter
EMultifunction display.
m
c
Warning lights fitted on diesel
versions only
On diesel versions the rev counter
end scale value is 6000 rpm.
Sport versions with multifunction
display
ASpeedometer (speed indicator)
BFuel level gauge with reserve warning
light
CEngine coolant temperature gauge and
excessive temperature warning light
DRev counter
EMultifunction display.
m
c
Warning lights fitted on diesel
versions only
On diesel versions the rev counter
end scale value is 6000 rpm.
F0Q0006mF0Q0007m
fig. 3 fig. 2
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RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSIONS
Versions with reconfigurable
multifunction display
ASpeedometer (speed indicator)
BFuel level gauge with reserve warning
light
CEngine coolant temperature gauge and
excessive temperature warning light
DRev counter
EReconfigurable multifunction display.
m
c
Warning lights fitted on diesel
versions only
On diesel versions the rev counter
end scale value is 6000 rpm.
F0Q0008m
fig. 4
F0Q0009m
Sport versions with reconfigurable
multifunction display
ASpeedometer (speed indicator)
BFuel level gauge with reserve warning
light
CEngine coolant temperature gauge and
excessive temperature warning light
DRev counter
EReconfigurable multifunction display.
m
c
Warning lights fitted on diesel
versions only
On diesel versions the rev counter
end scale value is 6000 rpm.
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Control panel and
instruments ................................. 4
Controls .................. 56-60-66-82-95
Courtesy mirror lights
– bulb replacement ................... 207
Cruise Control ............................. 78D
ashboard .................................... 3
Description ................................... 66
Diesel filter ................................... 240
Diffusers......................................... 54
Dipped headlights ........................ 71
– bulb replacement ................... 197
Direction indicators .................... 71
– bulb replacement ................... 199
Display functions (see
Multifunction display or
Reconfigurable
multifunction display)................ 36
Door mirrors ................................ 51
Doors ............................................. 92
DPF (Diesel Particulate
Filter) ........................................... 131
"Dualdrive" electric power
steering system ......................... 119EBD (system) .............................. 107
Electric windows.......................... 95Emergency manoeuvre ............... 92
Engine codes ................................ 254
Engine compartment
– opening/closing ...................... 102
– washing .................................... 249
Engine coolant ............................. 237
Engine coolant temperature
gauge............................................. 25
Engine
– identification codes ............... 254
– marking .................................... 253
– technical data ......................... 255
Engine oil
– Check ....................................... 236
– Consumption ......................... 237
– specifications .......................... 275
– Topping up .............................. 236
Environment protection ............ 130
EOBD system .............................. 116
ESP (system)................................. 108
Exterior lights ............................... 71
Failure indications ...................... 119
Fan speed adjustment ...... 58-63-67
Fast front window
demisting/defrosting ............. 57-62Fiat CODE (system) ................... 8
Fitting "Universal" child seat..... 145
Fix&Go Automatic Kit............... 188
Flashing ........................................... 71
Fluids and lubricants
(specifications) ........................... 275
Fog lights ................................. 82-200
"Follow me home" device ......... 72Front airbags ............................... 147
Front armrest with storage
compartments ............................ 84
Front roof light
– bulb replacement ................... 204
Front roof light with spot
lights.............................................. 80
Front seats with electric
adjustment................................... 47
Fuel cut-off switch ....................... 83
Fuel cut-off system ...................... 83
Fuel
– Fuel savings ............................. 159
Fuel level gauge ............................ 24
Fuel reserve.................................. 273
Fuel savings ................................... 159
Fuel supply .................................... 257
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