2012 FIAT BRAVO handbrake

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION!REFUELLING
Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol
with octane rating (RON) not less than 95 in
compliance with the European specification
EN228.
The use of petrol that does not conform to the
above-mentioned specification will cause the
EOBD warning light to switch on and the
irregular operation of the engine.
Diesel engines: only refuel with diesel for
motor vehicles in compliance with the European
specification EN590. The use of other products
or mixtures may damage the engine beyond
repair and consequently invalidate the warranty.
STARTING THE ENGINEMake sure that the handbrake is engaged and
place the gear lever in neutral. Fully depress the
clutch pedal, without pressing the accelerator,
then turn the ignition key to the MAR position
and wait for the
and
warning lights
to switch off (diesel versions); turn the ignition
key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine
starts.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high
temperatures during operation. Do not park the
car on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other
flammable material: fire hazard.RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The car is fitted with a system that allows
continuous diagnosis of the components related
to emissions to ensure increased respect for
the environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIESIf, after buying the car, you decide to add
electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually
draining the battery), contact a Fiat Dealership.
They will calculate the overall electrical
requirement and check that the car’s electrical
system can support the required load.
CODE card
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Keep it in a safe place, not in the car. You should
have the electronic code shown on the CODE
card with you at all times.
SCHEDULED SERVICINGCorrect maintenance of the car is essential for
ensuring that it maintains its performance and its
safety features, its environmental friendliness
and low running costs for a long time to come.
THE OWNER MANUAL CONTAINS…… important information, advice and warnings
for correct use, driving safety and maintenance of
your car over time. Special attention must be
paid to the symbols provided
(personal safety)
(environmental protection)
(car integrity).

IGNITION SWITCHThe key can be turned to 3 different positions
fig. 15:
❒STOP: engine off, key can be removed, steering
column locked. Some electrical devices (e.g.
radio, central door locking system, electronic
alarm, etc.) are enabled.
❒MAR-ON: driving position. All electrical devices
are enabled.
❒AVV: engine start-up.
The ignition switch is fitted with a safety system
that requires the ignition key to be turned back to
STOP if the engine does not start, before the
starting operation can be repeated.
WARNING
If the ignition switch is tampered with
(e.g. attempted theft), have it checked
over by a Fiat Dealership before driving again.
WARNING
Always remove the key when you leave
your car to prevent someone from
accidentally operating the controls. Remember
to engage the handbrake. If the car is parked
on uphill slope, engage the first gear; if the car
is facing downhill, engage the reverse gear.
Never leave children unattended in the car.
fig. 15
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ASHTRAY
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The ashtray is a removable spring-loaded plastic box
fig. 72 that can be fitted into the cup/can holders
on the central tunnel.
IMPORTANT Do not use the ashtray as a waste
paper basket: it may catch fire in contact with
cigarette stubs.
GLASS HOLDER
The central tunnel has two cup and/or can holders
fig. 73.
STORAGE COMPARTMENTS
These are located next to the cigar lighter fig. 74,
near the handbrake lever fig. 75, on the front
and rear doors fig. 76 and fig. 77.SUN VISORS
Driver's side
A courtesy mirror may be fitted to the sun visor on
some versions.
fig. 72
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Use both hands to lift the bonnet . Before
lifting, check that the windscreen wiper
arms are not raised from the windscreen,
that the car is stationary and that the
handbrake is engaged.CLOSING
Proceed as follows:
❒hold the bonnet up with one hand and with the
other remove the stay C fig. 100 from the
housing D and fit it back in its locking device;
❒lower the bonnet to approximately 20
centimetres from the engine compartment and
let it drop. Make sure that the bonnet is
completely closed and not only fastened by the
safety catch by trying to open it. If it is not
perfectly closed, do not try to press the bonnet
lid down but open it and repeat the procedure.
If the bonnet is not closed properly, the warning
light
or the symbol
switch on in the
instrument panel (together with the dedicated
message on the display) (see “Warning lights and
messages” chapter).
IMPORTANT Always check that the bonnet is
closed correctly to avoid it opening while the car is
travelling.WARNING
Perform these operations only when
the car is stationary.
fig. 99
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ESP SYSTEM FAILURE INDICATIONS
In the event of a failure, the ESP system will be
automatically switched off and warning light
will
switch on constantly on the instrument panel
(on some versions along with a message on the
display, see “Warning lights and messages” chapter).
In this case, contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
Do not take unnecessary risks, even if
your vehicle is fitted with an ESP
system.Your driving style must always be suited
to the road conditions, visibility and traffic .
The driver is always responsible for road
safety.
HILL HOLDER SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
It's integral to the ESP system. It automatically
activates with the following conditions:
❒uphill: vehicle stationary on a road with a
gradient higher than 5%, engine running, clutch
and brake pedals pressed and gearbox in neutral
or gear other than reverse engaged;
❒downhill: car stationary on a road with a gradient
higher than 5%, engine running, clutch and brake
pedal pressed and reverse gear engaged.When setting off the ESP system control unit will
keep brake force on wheels until the torque
necessary for starting is reached, or in any case for
max. 2 seconds in order to pass easily from the
brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
When two seconds have elapsed, without starting,
the system is automatically deactivated, gradually
releasing the braking pressure. During this release
stage, the typical mechanical brake release noise
can be heard, indicating that the car is about to
move.
HILL HOLDER SYSTEM FAILURE
INDICATIONS
A possible system failure is indicated by the
warning light on the instrument panel - together
with the dedicated message in the multifunction
display (for versions/markets, where provided)
- coming on (see "Warning lights and messages"
chapter).
IMPORTANT The Hill Holder system is not a
parking brake, therefore do not leave the car
without activating the handbrake, switching off the
engine and engaging first gear.
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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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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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PARKINGProceed as follows:
❒stop the engine and engage the handbrake;
❒engage a gear (on a slope, engage first gear if the
car is facing uphill or reverse if it is facing
downhill) and leave the wheels steered.
If the car is parked on a steep slope, it is also
advisable to block the wheels with a wedge or
stone. Do not leave the ignition key on MAR-ON
to avoid draining the battery. Always remove the
key when you leave the car.
HANDBRAKE
The handbrake is located between the front seats.
Pull the lever upwards to operate the handbrake,
until the car is braked.
Four or five clicks are generally enough when the
car is on level ground while nine or ten may be
required if the car is on a steep slope and laden.
IMPORTANT If this is not the case, contact a Fiat
Dealership to have the handbrake adjusted.
For cars equipped with a front armrest, lift this up
to ensure that it does not interfere with the action
of the handbrake.
WARNING
Never leave children in the unattended
car. Always remove the ignition key
when leaving the car and take it out with you.
When the handbrake is on and the ignition key is at
MAR-ON position, the warning light
will come
on in the instrument panel.
Proceed as follows to release the handbrake:
❒slightly lift the lever and press release button A
fig. 136;
❒keep button A pressed and lower the lever. The
warning light in the instrument panel will
switch off.
Press the brake pedal when carrying out this
operation to prevent the car from moving
accidentally.fig. 136
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