2012 FIAT BRAVO overheating

CONTROL PANEL AND INSTRUMENTSVersions with multifunction display
Warning lights supplied on diesel versions only
On diesel versions, the end of scale for the rev counter is 6000 rpm.
A. Speedometer B. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light C. Engine coolant temperature gauge with overheating
warning light D. Rev counter E. Multifunction display
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Sport versions with multifunction display
Warning lights supplied on diesel versions only
On diesel versions, the end of scale for the rev counter is 6000 rpm.
A. Speedometer B. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light C. Engine coolant temperature gauge with overheating
warning light D. Rev counter E. Multifunction display
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Versions with reconfigurable multifunction display
Warning lights supplied on diesel versions only
On diesel versions, the end of scale for the rev counter is 6000 rpm.
A. Speedometer B. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light C. Engine coolant temperature gauge with overheating
warning light D. Rev counter E. Reconfigurable multifunction display.
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Sport versions with reconfigurable multifunction display
Warning lights supplied on diesel versions only
On diesel versions, the end of scale for the rev counter is 6000 rpm.
A. Speedometer B. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light C. Engine coolant temperature gauge with overheating
warning light D. Rev counter E. Reconfigurable multifunction display.
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Pressing the SPORT button also activates the
turbocharger supercharging function (overboost).
Via this function the engine management control
unit allows - in relation to the position of the
accelerator pedal and for a limited time - maximum
pressure levels to be reached inside the
turbocharger, with a consequent increase in engine
torque with respect to that which is normally
possible.
This function is particularly useful whenever
maximum performance is required for a short time
(e.g. when overtaking).
The letter S is lit up in the instrument panel display
when the function is switched on. Press the button
again to switch the function off and restore the
normal driving setting.
IMPORTANT When the SPORT button is pressed,
the function is activated about 5 seconds later.IMPORTANT During acceleration, when the
SPORT function is used the steering may shudder
which is typical of a sports setting.
IMPORTANT During parking manoeuvres requiring
a lot of steering, the steering may become harder;
this is normal and is due to the intervention of
the system to protect the electric steering motor
from overheating; so, no intervention is required.
When the car is used again later on, the power
steering will work normally.
Acceleration
Sudden acceleration has a very negative effect on
fuel consumption and emissions: accelerate
gradually to contain consumption.
When the SPORT function is used the consumption
figures will be slightly higher than those stated.
WARNING
Under no circumstances should
aftermarket operations involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device) be carried out that could badly affect
performance and safety.This also causes the
warranty to become null and void and results
in vehicle non-compliance with type-approval
requirements.
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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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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.
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