2012 FIAT BRAVO steering

WARNING
Always drive with both hands on the
steering wheel so that , if the airbags
must be deployed, they may do so freely. Do
not drive with your body bent forward. Keep
your back straight against the backrest .
FRONT AIRBAG PASSENGER'S SIDE
This consists of an instantly inflating bag contained
in a special recess in the dashboard: this bag has
a larger volume than that of the driver fig. 132.
The front driver and passenger airbags are designed
and calibrated to best protect front-seat passengers
wearing seat belts.The volume of the front airbags at max. inflation
fills most of the space between the steering wheel
and the driver and between the dashboard and
the passenger.
WARNING
SERIOUS DANGER If you need to
carr y a child on the front passenger
seat in a cradle seat facing backwards,
the passenger side airbags (front and
side bags for chest/pelvis protection for
versions/markets, where provided) must be
deactivated using the setup menu. It is
important to check the performed
deactivation of the warning light on the
instrument panel.The passenger seat must also
be positioned back as far as possible in order
to avoid the child seat from coming into
contact with the dashboard.
fig. 131
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fig. 132
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DRIVER SIDE KNEE BAG
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This consists of an instantly inflating bag contained
in a special recess beneath the steering wheel. It
provides protection to the lower limbs in the event
of frontal impact fig. 133.
MANUAL DEACTIVATION OF PASSENGER
SIDE FRONT AIRBAG AND SIDE BAG FOR
CHEST/PELVIS PROTECTION
If a child must be carried on the front seat, the
front passenger side airbag and side bag for
chest/pelvis protection (for versions/markets,
where provided) must be deactivated.
The warning light
on the instrument panel
remains on constantly until the passenger's airbag is
reactivated.
WARNING
To deactivate the passenger's front and
side airbags for chest/pelvis protection
(for versions/markets, where provided), refer to
paragraphs “Multifunction display” and
“Reconfigurable multifunction display” in the
chapter “Dashboard and controls”.
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TO
fig. 133
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STARTING AND DRIVING
STARTING THE ENGINEThe car is fitted with an electronic engine lock
device: if the engine fails to start, see the paragraph
“The Fiat CODE system” in the section “Knowing
your car”.
The engine may be noisier during the first few
seconds of operation, especially after a long period
of inactivity. This characteristic feature of the
hydraulic tappet system does not compromise
functionality or reliability: the system chosen for
your car was designed to limit maintenance
interventions.
Engine starting is guaranteed to -18°C (Italy and
central Europe) and -20°C (Northern Europe).
We recommend that during the initial
period you do not demand to full
performance from the car (e.g. excessive
acceleration, long journeys at top speed, sharp
braking etc .).When the engine is switched off never
leave the key turned to MAR to prevent
useless current absorption from draining
the battery.
WARNING
It is dangerous to have the engine
running indoors.The engine consumes
oxygen and engine exhaust contains carbon
dioxide, carbon monoxide and other toxic
gasses.
WARNING
Remember that the brake servo and
power steering are not operational
until the engine has been started, therefore
much effort than usual is required on the
brake pedal and steering wheel.
STARTING PROCEDURE FOR PETROL
VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
❒ensure that the handbrake is up;
❒put the gear lever into neutral;
❒press the clutch pedal down to the floor without
touching the accelerator;
❒turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as
soon as the engine starts.
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“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING FAILURE (red)
This warning light switches on when the ignition
key is turned to MAR-ON, but it should switch off
after a few seconds. If the warning light (or symbol
on the display) remains on, you will not have
steering assistance and the effort required to
operate the steering wheel will be increased;
steering is, however, possible. In this case, contact a
Fiat Dealership. The display shows the dedicated
message.“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING ACTIVATION (green
warning light or symbol on display)
The warning light switches on (or the word "CITY"
appears on the display) when the "Dualdrive"
electric power steering system is activated
by pressing the relevant control button. If the
button is pressed again the word CITY goes out.
START&STOP SYSTEM
ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Start&Stop system activation
Start&Stop system activation is signalled by a
message and a symbol
on the display. In this
condition, the LED on the button
is off.
Start&Stop system deactivation
Versions with reconfigurable multifunction display: a
symbol,
, appears on the display when the
Start&Stop system is deactivated. The LED on the
buttonswitches on when the system is
deactivated.Start&Stop SYSTEM FAILURE
(versions with reconfigurable multifunction display)
The
symbol and a message appear on the display
when a failure in the Start&Stop system is detected.
In this case, contact a Fiat Dealership.
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TPMS FAILURE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions, the display shows a message and
an amber symbol when a tyre pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) fault is detected: in this case,
contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
Should one or more wheels be fitted without
sensors, the display will show a warning message
until initial conditions are restored.INSUFFICIENT TYRE PRESSURE
(amber-red) / CHECK TYRE
PRESSURE (amber) / TYRE
PRESSURE UNSUITABLE FOR
SPEED (amber)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This warning light switches on when the ignition
key is turned to MAR-ON, but it should switch off
after a few seconds.
Insufficient tyre pressure
The warning light (amber), or symbol in the display
(red), switch on when the inflation pressure of
one or more tyres falls below a preset level. In this
way the TPMS warns the driver that one or more
tyres may be dangerously flat and liable to
puncture.IMPORTANT Do not continue driving with one or
more flat tyres as handling may be compromised.
Stop the car, avoiding harsh braking and steering
manoeuvres. Replace the wheel immediately with
the space-saver wheel (for versions/markets, where
provided) or carry out a repair using the dedicated
kit (see “Changing a wheel” in the "In an
emergency" chapter) and contact a Fiat Dealership
as soon as possible.
Check tyre pressure
This warning light (or symbol in the display)
switches on in the instrument panel to indicate that
the tyre pressure is below the value recommended
to guarantee long tyre life and low fuel
consumption. It may also indicate a slow loss of
pressure.
Should two or more tyres be flat, the display will
show the indications corresponding to each tyre in
sequence.
Restore correct tyre pressures as soon as possible
(see “Cold tyre pressures” in the “Technical data”
chapter).
Tyre pressure unsuitable for speed
Should you need to travel at a speed higher than
160 km/h, inflate the tyres to the pressures
specified in “Tyre pressures” paragraph.
If the TPMS system (for versions/markets where
provided) detects that the pressure of one or more
tyres is unsuitable for the current speed, the
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WARNING
This procedure must be performed by
exper t personnel because incorrect
actions could cause electrical discharge of
considerable intensity. Furthermore, battery
fluid is poisonous and corrosive: avoid contact
with skin and eyes. Keep naked flames and
lighted cigarettes away from the battery and
do not cause sparks.
BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine by pushing, towing or
coasting downhill.
IMPORTANT Remember that the brake servo and
electrical power steering system are not active until
the engine is started. A much greater effort will
therefore be required to use the brake pedal or
turn the steering wheel.
CHANGING A WHEELGENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
The car is equipped with the “Fix&Go Automatic
Kit”: see paragraph “Fix&Go Automatic Kit” for
instructions on how to use this device. As an
alternative to the “Fix&Go Automatic Kit” the car
may be equipped with a space-saver wheel: see
the instructions on the following pages for changing
the wheel.
WARNING
The space-saver wheel (for versions/
markets, where provided) is specific to
your car, do not use it on other models, or use
the space-saver wheel of other models on
your car.The space-saver wheel must only be
used in case of emergency. It must only be
used for the distance necessary to reach a
service point and the car speed must not
exceed 80 km/h.The space-saver wheel has an
orange sticker that summarises the main
cautions for use and limitations. Never remove
or cover the sticker.The following information
is provided in four languages on the sticker:
"Impor tant! For temporar y use only! 80 km/h
max.! Replace with a standard wheel as soon
as possible. Never cover this indication". Never
apply a hub cap on a space-saver wheel.
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WARNING
If a general protective fuse (MEGA-
FUSE, MIDI-FUSE, MAXI-FUSE) blows,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
Before replacing a fuse, make sure that
the ignition key has been removed
and that all the other services are switched off
and/or disengaged.
WARNING
Contact a Fiat Dealership if a safety
system (airbags, brakes), engine system
(engine, gearbox) or steering system general
protection fuse blows.FUSE LOCATION
The fuses are grouped in three fuse boxes:
❒dashboard fuse box;
❒engine compartment fuse box;
❒luggage compartment fuse box.
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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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