2012 FIAT BRAVO ignition

After a collision, turn the ignition key to STOP to
avoid draining the battery.
The following procedure should be carried out to
restore the correct operation of the vehicle:
❒turn the ignition key to the MAR-ON position;
❒turn on the right direction indicator;
❒turn off the right direction indicator;
❒turn on the left direction indicator;
❒turn off the left direction indicator;
❒turn on the right direction indicator;
❒turn off the right direction indicator;
❒turn on the left direction indicator;
❒turn off the left direction indicator;
❒turn the ignition key to STOP.
WARNING
If, after a collision, you smell fuel or
notice leaks from the fuel system,
do not reset the system to avoid fire risk.
INTERIOR FITTINGSFRONT ARMREST WITH STORAGE
COMPARTMENTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is located between the front seats. A storage
compartment and cooled drinks compartment
are located inside the armrest (for versions/
markets, where provided) (see following
paragraphs).
The armrest can be adjusted lengthwise through
the cover A fig. 63.
Storage compartment
Cover A fig. 63 can only be opened with the
armrest fully lowered and attached.
To access storage compartment B fig. 64, lift up
cover A.
fig. 63
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STORAGE COMPARTMENTS
Passenger side compartment
To open this compartment, operate handle A
fig. 68, as shown by the arrow.When the compartment is opened a courtesy light
comes on inside which remains on for about 15
minutes with the ignition key in the STOP position.
If, during this period, a door or the tailgate is
opened, the 15 minute timing is reset.
WARNING
Never travel with the glove
compartment open: it could injure the
passenger in the event of a crash.
Compartment under the seat
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions, under the passenger’s seat there
is a storage compartment: do not use it for objects
heavier than 1.5 kg.
To open the compartment, use handle A fig. 69.
fig. 67
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fig. 68
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POWER SOCKET (12 V)
This is located on the central tunnel and is only
operational when the ignition key is turned to
MAR-ON. If a smokers' kit is requested, the socket
is replaced by a cigar lighter (see next paragraph).
On some versions an additional power socket A
fig. 70 is provided in the luggage compartment.
CIGAR LIGHTER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is located on the central tunnel.
Press button A fig. 71 to switch on the cigar lighter
when the ignition key is turned to MAR-ON.
After a few seconds the button automatically
returns to its initial position, and the cigar lighter is
ready for use.IMPORTANT Always check that the cigar lighter is
switched off.
IMPORTANT The cigar lighter becomes very hot.
Handle it carefully and make sure that children
don't touch it: risk of fire and/or burning.
fig. 69
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fig. 70
F0Q0016
fig. 71
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If the ignition key is at STOP position, the light
stays on for 15 minutes. If, during this period,
a door or the tailgate is opened, the 15 minute
timing is reset.
The passenger side sun visor shows some symbols
and a message regarding the correct use of the
child seat in the presence of passenger airbags (for
more information, see the "Passenger side front
airbag" in the chapter "Safety").
SUN ROOF(for versions/markets, where provided)
The large electric sun roof comprises two panes of
glass, one of which is mobile and the other fixed.
These are equipped with two
sun blinds (front and rear) that can be moved
manually.
The sun blinds be used in "fully closed" or "fully
open" positions (they have no fixed intermediate
positions).
To open the sun blinds: grip handle A fig. 79, release
it and move it in the direction of the arrows to
the "fully open" position.
To close them, carry out the procedure in reverse.
The sun roof can be operated only with the ignition
key turned to MAR-ON. The controls A and B
fig. 80 on the trim next to the front roof light
operate the sun roof opening/closing functions.
fig. 79
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Opening
Press and hold down button B fig. 80. The front
glass panel will move into the spoiler position; press
button B once again and hold down for more than
half a second to automatically move the sun roof to
an intermediate position (“Comfort” position).
If the opening control is pressed again for more
than half a second, the roof will automatically
continue until it reaches the end of travel position;
the roof glass can be stopped in an intermediate
position by operating the button again.
Closing
With the roof in the fully open position, press
button A fig. 80 and, if the button is operated for
more than half a second, the front roof glass with
automatically assume the intermediate position
(“Comfort” position).If the button is operated again for about half a
second the roof will assume the spoiler position.
Lastly, if the closing button is pressed again, the
roof will assume the fully closed position.
Use the sun roof only at “spoiler ”
position if a transverse roof rack is fitted.Do not open the sun roof if there is snow
or ice on it : you may damage it .
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always
remove the key from the ignition
switch to avoid the risk of injur y to those still
inside the car due to accidental operation
of the sun roof. Improper use of the roof can
be dangerous. Before and during operation,
always check that no one is exposed to the
risk of being injured by the moving sun roof or
by objects getting caught or hit by it .
ANTI-PINCH SAFETY DEVICE
The sun roof has an anti-pinch safety system
capable of detecting the presence of an obstacle
whilst the roof is closing: if this happens, the system
intervenes and the movement of the glass is
immediately reversed.
fig. 80
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CHILD LOCK DEVICE
This prevents the rear doors from being opened
from the inside.
Device fig. 83 can only be engaged with the doors
open:
❒position1-device engaged (door locked);
❒position2-device not engaged (door may be
opened from the inside).
The device remains on even if the doors are
unlocked electrically.
Always use this device when carr ying
children.
WARNING
After engaging the child lock on both
rear doors, check for proper
engagement by tr ying to open a rear door
with the internal handle.
REAR DOOR EMERGENCY LOCKING
DEVICE
The rear doors are fitted with an emergency device
that allows the doors to be locked when there is
no current.
Proceed as follows:
❒insert the metal insert of the ignition key into
housing A fig. 84;
❒turn the key clockwise and then remove it from
housing A.
fig. 82
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ELECTRIC WINDOWSThey are fitted with a security system that can
detect the presence of an obstacle whilst the
window is closing; when this happens, the system
kicks in and the movement of the glass is
immediately reversed.
IMPORTANT In the event that the anti-crushing
function is activated 5 times in only 1 minute, the
system will automatically enter the “recovery”
mode (self-protection). This condition is apparent
from the window closing in stages.
If this occurs, restore the system as follows:
❒open the windows;
or
❒turn the ignition key to the STOP position and
then to MAR-ON.
If no malfunction is present, the window returns to
its normal operation automatically.
IMPORTANT With the ignition key at STOP or
removed, the electric windows remain activated for
about two minutes and are deactivated as soon as
a door is opened.
WARNING
The system conforms to the 2000/4/EC
standard concerning the safety of
passengers leaning out of the passenger
compartment .
IMPORTANT On some versions, when the
button on the key with remote control is pressed
for longer than 2 seconds the windows will open,
whilst if the
button is pressed for longer than
2 seconds the windows will close.
CONTROLS
Driver side front door fig. 85
Buttons have been provided on the driver's door
panel to control the following functions with the
ignition key turned to MAR-ON:
A
opening/closing front left window; “continuous
automatic” operation during window opening/
closing stage;
Bopening/closing front right window; “continuous
automatic” operation during window opening/
closing stage;C
enabling/disabling of rear door electric window
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D
opening/closing rear left window (for versions/
markets, where provided); “continuous
automatic” operation during window opening/
closing stage;
Eopening/closing rear right window (for
versions/markets, where provided); “continuous
automatic” operation during window opening/
closing stage.
Push button A or B to open/close the appropriate
window. When one of the two buttons is pressed
briefly, the window moves in stages; if the button is
held down, "continuous automatic" operation is
activated both for closing and opening. Press button
A or B again to stop the window in its current
position.
WARNING
Improper use of the electric windows
can be dangerous. Before and during
their operation ensure that any passengers are
not at risk from the moving glass either by
personal objects getting caught in the
mechanism or by being hit by it directly.When
leaving the car, always remove the ignition
key to prevent the electric windows from being
inadvertently activated, as this could present
a danger for the passengers remaining in the
vehicle.
Passenger side front door/rear doors
On the passenger side front door panel, and on
some versions also on the rear doors, buttons
A fig. 86 are provided to control the associated
windows.
fig. 85
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