2012 FIAT BRAVO technical specifications

DESCRIPTION
The car is equipped with a dual zone climate
control system which allows you to adjust the air
temperature on the driver's and the passenger's
side separately.
The system has an AQS function (Air Quality
System), which automatically activates internal air
recirculation when the outside air is polluted
(e.g. in traffic queues and tunnels).
CONTROLSA
AUTO function activation button (automatic
operation) and driver side temperature
adjustment knob
Bair distribution selection buttonC
climate control system information display
D
fan speed increase/decrease
EMONO function activation button (set
temperature alignment) and passenger side
temperature adjustment knobFclimate control system on/off buttonG
heated rear window on/off button
H
MAX-DEF function activation button (rapid
defrosting/demisting of front windows)
Iinternal air temperature sensorLinternal air recirculation and AQS function on/off
buttonM
climate control system compressor on/off buttonSWITCHING ON THE CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
The system can be activated by pressing any of the
buttons; it is, however, advisable to set the desired
temperatures on the
display, then press the AUTO button.
The climate control system allows you to customise
the temperatures requested (driver side and
passenger side) with a maximum difference of 7°C.
The climate control system compressor works
only with the engine running and an outside
temperature of above 4°C.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION OF THE
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (AUTO
function)
Press the AUTO button; the system will
automatically adjust:
❒the amount of air introduced into the passenger
compartment;
❒the distribution of the air in the passenger
compartment;
cancelling all previous manual adjustments.
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During climate control system automatic operation,
the words FULL AUTO appear on the display.
During automatic operation it is still possible to
adjust the temperatures set and carry out the
following operations manually:
❒fan speed adjustment;
❒air distribution selection;
❒internal air recirculation and AQS function
activation/deactivation;
❒climate control system compressor activation.
WARNING
It is advisable not to use the internal
air recirculation function when the
outside temperature is low, because the
windows could mist rapidly.
FAN SPEED ADJUSTMENT
Press button
to increase/decrease the fan speed.
The 12 possible speeds are indicated by bars
lighting up on the display:
❒maximum fan speed = all bars lit
❒minimum fan speed = one bar lit.
The fan can be disabled (no bars lit) only if the
climate control system compressor has been
switched off by pressing button
.To restore automatic fan speed control after a
manual adjustment, press the AUTO button.
RAPID FRONT WINDOW
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING (MAX-DEF
function)
Press button to automatically activate the timed
operation of all the functions required to rapidly
demist/defrost the windscreen and front side
windows.
The functions are:
❒climate control system compressor activation
(with an outside temperature of above 4°C);
❒switching off, if previously on, of the internal air
recirculation (LED on button
off );
❒activation of heated rear window (LED on button
on) and door mirror heater coils;
❒setting maximum air temperature;
❒activation of air flow.
HEATED REAR WINDOW AND DOOR
MIRRORS DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
Press button
to activate: when this function is
activated, the button LED switches on.
This function is timed and will deactivate
automatically after 20 minutes. Press the button
again to switch the function off in advance.
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IMPORTANT Do not apply stickers on the inside of
the rear window over the heating filaments to
avoid damage.
IMPORTANT Press
to introduce air from the
outside (in this case the LED on the button should
be off ).
ACTIVATION OF INTERNAL AIR
RECIRCULATION AND ENABLEMENT OF
AQS FUNCTION (Air Quality System)
Press button
. Internal air recirculation is
carried out according to three possible operating
modes:
❒automatic control, signalled by the AQS sign on
the display and the LED on button
being
off;
❒forced deactivation (internal air recirculation
always off with introduction of outside air),
indicated by the LED on button
being off;
❒forced activation (internal air recirculation always
on), signalled by the LED on button
being lit.
When OFF button is pressed, the climate control
system automatically activates internal air
recirculation (the LED on button T should be on).
It is still possible to activate outside air recirculation
(LED on the button off ) and vice versa, by pressing
button T.
With the OFF button pressed (LED on the button
is lit up), it is not possible to enable the AQS
(Air Quality System) function.IMPORTANT Internal air recirculation makes it
possible to reach the required heating or cooling
conditions more quickly depending on the mode
selected. It is not advisable to switch the internal
air recirculation on when it is rainy/cold to prevent
the windows from misting, especially if the climate
control system has not been activated. It is
advisable to switch the internal air recirculation on
whilst queuing or in tunnels to prevent the
introduction of polluted air. Do not use the
function for a long time, particularly if there are
several passengers on board, to prevent the
windows from misting.
AQS (Air Quality System) function
activation
The AQS function (AQS sign on the display)
automatically activates internal air recirculation
when the outside air is polluted (e.g. in traffic
queues and tunnels).
IMPORTANT With the AQS function active, after
approx. 15 consecutive minutes of the internal
air recirculation system functioning, the climate
control system enables the intake of outside air for
approximately 1 minute to freshen the air in the
passenger compartment. This takes place regardless
of the pollution level of the outside air.
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SET TEMPERATURE ALIGNMENT (MONO
function)
Press the MONO button to align the temperature
between the driver side and passenger side.
Then turn the AUTO or MONO knob to
increase/decrease the temperature between the
two areas by the same amount.
Press MONO again to deactivate the function.
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
COMPRESSOR ACTIVATION/
DEACTIVATION
Press the
button to switch on the climate
control system compressor.
Compressor engagement
❒button LED
on;
❒
symbol appears on display.
Compressor deactivation
❒button LED
off;
❒
symbol on display disappears;
❒internal air recirculation excluded;
❒AQS function disabled.
With the climate control system compressor
switched off, air cannot be introduced into the
passenger compartment that has a lower
temperature than the outside air; in this case the
symbol in the display will flash.The deactivation of the climate control system
compressor is memorised even after the engine has
stopped. To reactivate the climate control system
compressor, press the
or AUTO button again:
if you press AUTO, the other manual settings
will be cancelled.
IMPORTANT In order to preserve the battery
charge, the electronic climate control management
permits a higher ventilation speed than minimum
only if the engine is running at a speed greater than
750 rpm. When the speed drops below this
threshold – possible when setting off, for example –
the ventilation speed is automatically reduced to
minimum.
AIR DISTRIBUTION SELECTION
Press one or more of these buttons
/
/
to
manually select one of the seven possible air
distribution settings for the passenger
compartment:
Air flow to the windscreen and front side
window diffusers to demist/defrost them.Air flow to the front and rear footwell
diffusers. This air distribution allows the
passenger compartment to be warmed up
quickly.
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Air flow distribution between front and
rear diffusers, centre/side dashboard
diffusers, rear diffuser and windscreen
and front side window demisting/
defrosting diffusers.
Air flow distribution to centre/side dashboard
diffusers (passenger's body).
Air flow distribution between footwell
diffusers and windscreen and front side
window defrosting/demisting diffusers. This
distribution setting allows the passenger
compartment to be warmed effectively and
prevents the windows from misting.Air flow distribution between footwell
diffusers (hotter air) and centre/side
dashboard diffusers and rear diffuser (cooler
air).Air flow distribution between centre/side
dashboard diffusers, rear diffuser and
windscreen and front side window
demisting/defrosting diffusers. This
distribution setting ventilates the passenger
compartment well and prevents the
windows from misting up.
IMPORTANT For the climate control system to
function, at least one of the buttons
/
/
must
be operated. The system does not allow the
deactivation of all the buttons
/
/
.IMPORTANT Push the OFF button to turn the
climate control system back on: in this way, all
operating conditions memorised before switching
off are restored.
To restore automatic control of the air distribution
after a manual selection, press the AUTO button.
ADDITIONAL HEATER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This device warms up the passenger compartment
more quickly when it is very cold and the engine
coolant temperature is low.
In these conditions, the device comes on
automatically when the engine is started and the
fan is on.
The heater switches off automatically when the
required comfort conditions are achieved.
IMPORTANT The heater will not turn on if the
battery voltage is too low.
SWITCHING OFF THE CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
Press the OFF button.
The following information is shown on the display:
❒OFF;
❒outside temperature indication;
❒internal air recirculation on indication (LED on
button
lit).
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EXTERIOR LIGHTSThe left lever fig. 47 includes the controls for the
exterior lights.
The exterior lights can only be switched on when
the ignition key is at MAR-ON.
LIGHTS OFF
Ring nut turned to position
.
SIDE LIGHTS
Turn the ring nut to position.
The warning light
switches on in the
instrument panel.
DIPPED HEADLIGHTS
Turn the ring nut to position
.The warning light
switches on in the
instrument panel.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
With the ring nut atposition, push the stalk
forward towards the dashboard (stable position).
The warning light
switches on in the instrument
panel.
To turn the main beam headlights off, pull the stalk
towards the steering wheel (dipped headlights
will turn on).
PARKING LIGHTS
These lights can be turned on only with the ignition
key at STOP or extracted by turning the ring nut
on the left stalk first to position
and then to
position
or
.
The warning light
switches on in the
instrument panel. Operate the direction indicator
stalk to select the side (right or left).
FLASHING
Pull the stalk towards the steering wheel (unstable
position) regardless of the position of the ring nut.
The warning lightswitches on in the instrument
panel.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Place the stalk in the (stable) position fig. 48:
fig. 47
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❒up (position 1): activates the right direction
indicator
❒down (position 2): activates the left direction
indicator
Warning light
or
will flash in the instrument
panel.
Direction indicators are switched off automatically
when the steering wheel is straightened.
Lane change function
If you wish to signal a lane change, put the left stalk
in the unstable position for less than half a second.
The direction indicator on the side selected will
flash five times and then switch off automatically.
“Cornering lights”
When the dipped headlights are on and the speed is
below 40 km/h, if the steering wheel rotationangle is large or the direction indicators are on, a
light (incorporated in the fog light) will come on on
the relevant side to improve visibility at nighttime.
"FOLLOW ME HOME" DEVICE
This allows the space in front of the car to be lit up
for a certain period of time.
Activation
With the ignition key turned to STOP or removed,
pull the stalk fig. 49 towards the steering wheel
within 2 minutes from when the engine is turned
off.
At each single movement of the stalk, the lights will
remain on for an extra 30 seconds up to a
maximum of 210 seconds; then the lights are
switched off automatically.
Each action of the stalk corresponds with the
lighting of the
warning light in the instrument
panel (along with a message shown on the display)
(see "Warning lights and messages" chapter).
Deactivation
Keep the stalk pulled towards the steering wheel
for more than 2 seconds.
fig. 48
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AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHT SENSOR (dusk
sensor)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
It detects variations in brightness outside the
vehicle depending on the light sensitivity setting:
the greater the sensitivity, the less outside light
needed to activate the exterior lights being turned
on.
The sensitivity of the dusk sensor may be adjusted
by means of the "Setup menu" on the instrument
panel.Activation
Turn the ring nut to position
fig. 50: this turns
the side lights and the dipped headlights on
simultaneously and automatically depending on the
exterior brightness conditions.
The headlights can only be flashed with the sensor
on.
Deactivation
The dipped headlights will switch off followed after
approximately 10 seconds by the side lights, when
the sensor is deactivated.
The sensor is not capable of detecting the presence
of fog therefore, in these circumstances, the lights
have to be turned on manually.
fig. 49
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fig. 50
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