2012 FIAT BRAVO heating

If the engine does not start at the first attempt,
return the ignition key to STOP before attempting
to start again.
If, when the ignition key is on MAR, the instrument
panel warning light
remains on together with
warning light
, turn the key to STOP and then
back to MAR; if the warning light remains on,
try the other keys provided with the vehicle.
If you are still unable to start the engine, perform
the emergency start-up procedure (see "Emergency
start-up" in "In an emergency" chapter) and
contact a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT Never leave the ignition key at
MAR-ON when the engine is stopped.
STARTING PROCEDURE FOR DIESEL
VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
❒ensure that the handbrake is up;
❒put the gear lever into neutral;
❒turn the ignition key to MAR: the warning lights
and
on the instrument panel will turn
on;
❒wait for the warning lights
and
to switch
off. The hotter the engine is, the quicker this will
happen;❒press the clutch pedal down to the floor without
touching the accelerator;
❒turn the ignition key to AVV as soon as warning
light
switches off. Waiting too long will
waste the work done by the glow plugs.
Release the key as soon as the engine starts.
IMPORTANT With cold engine, the accelerator
must be entirely released when turning the ignition
key to position AVV.
If the engine does not start at the first attempt,
return the ignition key to STOP before attempting
to start again.
If, when the ignition key is at MAR the
warning
light remains lit, turn the key to STOP and then
back to MAR; if the warning light remains lit, try
with the other keys provided with the car.
If you still cannot start the engine, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
IMPORTANT Never leave the ignition key at
MAR-ON when the engine is stopped.
Warning light
will flash for 60
seconds after starting or during
prolonged cranking to indicate a fault
with the glow plug heating system.You can use
the car as usual if the engine starts but you
should contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
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HILL HOLDER FAILURE
(amber)
The
warning light switches on to indicate a Hill
holder system failure. In this case, contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible. On certain versions
warning light
comes on instead. The display
shows the dedicated message.
GLOW PLUG PREHEATING/
GLOW PLUG PREHEATING
FAILURE (MultiJet versions -
amber)
GLOW PLUG PREHEATING
The warning light switches on when the key is
turned to MAR-ON and switches off when the
plugs have reached the preset temperature. Start
the engine as soon as the warning light switches off.
IMPORTANT At moderate or high ambient
temperatures the warning light may stay on for an
extremely short time.
GLOW PLUG PREHEATING FAILURE
The warning light flashes if there is a fault in the
preheating system. Contact a Fiat Dealership
to have the fault fixed as soon as possible.The
display will show the dedicated message.
WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER
(MultiJet versions - amber)
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 there is water in
the diesel filter.
The display will show the dedicated message.The presence of water in the fuel system
circuit may cause severe damage to
the injection system and irregular engine
operation. If the warning light
switches on (on
some versions together with the dedicated
message on the display), contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible to have the
system bled.Water may have entered the tank if
this appears immediately after refuelling: if
this happens, switch the engine off immediately
and contact a Fiat Dealership.
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE (amber)
Turning the key to the MAR-ON position the
warning light switches on, but it should switch off
after a few seconds.
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warning light will turn on (together with the
message on the display) (see “Tyre pressure low” in
this chapter) and it will stay on until the car slows
down to a speed below the preset threshold.
IMPORTANT In this case slow down immediately
since tyre overheating could impair tyre
performance and life beyond repair, and even make
the tyre to blow-out.
WARNING
Particularly strong radio frequency
interference may cause the TPMS to
function incorrectly.This condition is indicated
to the driver by a message (for versions/
markets where provided).The message will
disappear automatically as soon as the
interference ceases to affect the system.EXTERNAL LIGHT FAILURE
(amber)
This warning light (or symbol on the display)
switches on when a failure is detected in any of the
following lights:
❒side lights
❒brake (stop) lights or corresponding fuse (see the
description provided for this symbol
).❒rear fog lights
❒direction indicators
❒number plate lights.
The failure relating to these lights could be: one or
more blown bulbs, a blown protection fuse or a
break in the electrical connection.
The display will show the dedicated message.
BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE (amber)
The symbol switches on in the display when a
failure is detected in the brake (stop) lights.
The failure relating to these lights could be: one or
more blown bulbs, a blown protection fuse or a
break in the electrical connection.
On certain versions warning light
comes on
instead.
REAR FOG LIGHTS (amber)
The warning light switches on when the rear fog
lights are activated.
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The quick tyre repair kit contains fig. 150:
❒a cylinder A containing sealing fluid and fitted
with: filling tube B and adhesive label C with
the wording “max. 80 km/h” to be placed in a
clearly visible position (e.g. on the dashboard)
after repairing the tyre;
❒instruction booklet fig. 151, to be used for
prompt and correct use of the quick repair kit
and then to be handed to the personnel charged
with handling the tyre treated with the tyre
repair kit;
❒a compressor D including a pressure gauge and
connections, found in the compartment;
❒a pair of protective gloves located in the side
compartment of the compressor;
❒adapters for inflating different elements.
WARNING
Give the instruction booklet to the
personnel charged with handling the
treated tyre.In the event of a puncture caused by
foreign bodies, the kit may be used
to repair tyres showing damages on the
track or shoulder up to max 4 mm diameter.
WARNING
Holes and damage on the tyre side
walls cannot be repaired. Do not use
the quick repair kit if the tyre is damaged as a
result of driving with it deflated.
WARNING
If the wheel rim has been damaged
(bent so as to cause air to leak), the
tyre may not be repaired. Do not remove
foreign bodies (screws or nails) from the tyre.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
The sealing fluid of the quick tyre repair kit is
effective at external temperatures of between -20
°C and +50 °C.
WARNING
Never operate the compressor for
longer than 20 consecutive minutes.
Risk of overheating.Tyres repaired with the
quick tyre repair kit must only be used
temporarily.
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Dashboard fuse box FUSE AMPS
Control on brake pedal (normally open contact NO)/
Instrument panel (NQS)/Gas discharge bulbs control
units on front headlightsF37 7,5
Radio and radio navigator (excluding 1.4 Turbo MultiAir
versions with optional Hi-Fi)/Radio setup/Blue&Me™
system/Alarm siren (CSA)/Alarm system on roof light/
Internal cooling unit/Tyre pressure monitoring system
control unit (CPP)/Diagnosis socket connector/Rear
roof lightsF39 10
Heated rear window F40 30
Electric door mirror demisters/Demisters on
windscreen jetsF41 7,5
Windscreen wiper/Bi-directional windscreen/rear
window washer electric pump system on steering
column stalkF43 30
Current sockets/Cigar lighter F44 15
Electric sun roof motor F46 20
Front electric window (driver side) F47 20
Front electric window (passenger side) F48 20
Emergency control panel (lighting)/Right branch central
control panel (lighting, ASR switch) and left branch/
Steering wheel controls (lighting)/Control panel on
front roof light (lighting)/Volume sensing alarm system
control unit (deactivation)/Electric sun roof system
(control unit, control lighting)/Rain sensor/Dusk sensor
on rear view mirror/Heating pad activation controls on
front seatsF49 5
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Luggage compartment fuse box FUSE AMPS
Front right seat movement F1 30
Front left seat movement F2 30
Front left seat heating F3 10
Front right seat heating F6 10
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WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW
WIPERBLADES
Periodically clean the rubber part using special
products; TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35 is
recommended.
Replace the blades if the rubber edge is deformed
or worn. In any case, it is advisable to replace them
approximately once a year. A few simple
precautions can reduce the possibility of damage to
the blades:
❒if the temperature falls below zero, make sure
that ice has not frozen the rubber against the
glass. Use an antifreeze product to release it
if required;
❒remove any snow from the glass: in addition to
protecting the blades, this prevents effort on
the motor and overheating;
❒do not operate the windscreen/rear window
wipers on dry glass.
WARNING
Driving with worn windscreen/rear
window wiper blades is a serious
hazard, because visibility is reduced in bad
weather.Replacing the wiper blades
Proceed as follows:
❒lift up the windscreen wiper arm and position the
blade so that it forms a 90° angle with the arm;
❒press tab A fig. 212 of the coupling spring and
remove the blade to be replaced from the arm;
❒fit the new blade by inserting the tab into the
special slot in the arm. Make sure that the new
blade is secured in position.
fig. 212
F0Q0662
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Glasses
To clean glasses, use specific window cleaner
products.
Also use clean cloths to avoid scratching the glass
or damaging the transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window inside gently
with a cloth in the direction of the filaments to
avoid damaging the heating device.
Engine compartment
At the end of each winter, thoroughly wash the
engine compartment, taking care to avoid spraying
the water jet directly onto the electronic control
units and the relay/fuse control unit on the left side
of the engine compartment (as you look from
behind the wheel). Have this operation performed
at a specialised workshop.
IMPORTANT The washing should take place with
the engine cold and the ignition key in the STOP
position. After the washing operation, make sure
that the various protections (e.g. rubber caps
and guards) have not been removed or damaged.Front headlights
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic substances (e.g.
petrol) or ketenes (e.g. acetone) for cleaning the
plastic lenses of the front headlights.
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