2012 FIAT BRAVO sport mode

ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTSSPEEDOMETER
Indicates the vehicle speed fig. 16.
INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING
ADJUSTMENT
(Brightness sensor) (Sport versions with
reconfigurable multifunction display)
Sport versions with reconfigurable multifunction
display are equipped with a brightness sensor (fitted
inside the speedometer) capable of detecting
ambient light conditions and adjusting the
brightness of the instrument panel accordingly.The behaviour of the instrument is as follow:
❒in "daytime" mode the display can be adjusted to
8 settings, the graphics are switched off, the
indexes are fully lit up and cannot be adjusted;
❒in "nighttime" mode the display, the graphics and
the indexes can be adjusted to 8 settings. The
brightness of the radio and automatic dual zone
climate control display is also adjusted.
The brightness setting depends on the values
previously configured using the setup menu on the
reconfigurable multifunction display (see "Lighting"
in the "Reconfigurable multifunction display"
paragraph).
The instrument panel graphics brightness may
change (from on to off ) whilst the vehicle is moving
following an event that causes a switch from
daytime to nighttime conditions in the passenger
compartment (for example, entering a tunnel).
fig. 16
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MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY(for versions/markets, where provided)
The car is equipped with a multifunction display
that, according to previous settings, will show useful
driving information."STANDARD" SCREEN
(versions without Start&Stop)
The standard screen fig. 19 can display the following
information:
A
Date
BDualdrive electric power steering engagement
indicationC
Sport driving mode indication (for versions/
markets, where provided)
D
Time
EOdometer (display of distance travelled in
kilometres/miles)fig. 19
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FPossible ice on the road indicationG
Outside temperature
H
Scheduled servicing interval
IHeadlight alignment position (only with dipped
headlights on)

RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAY(for versions/markets, where provided)
The car may be equipped with a reconfigurable
multifunction display that, according to previous
settings, will show useful driving information."STANDARD" SCREEN
The standard screen fig. 23 can display the following
information:
A
Time
BDateC
Sport driving mode indication (for versions/
markets, where provided)
D
Odometer (display of distance travelled in
kilometres/miles)
ECar status indications (e.g. doors open, possible
ice on road, etc.)/Start&Stop function indicator
(for versions/markets, where provided)/Gear Shift
Indicator (for versions/markets, where provided)FHeadlight alignment position (only with dipped
headlights on)G
Outside temperaturefig. 23
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levels. When transporting particularly large objects,
use a trailer if possible.
Electric devices
Use electric devices only for the amount of time
needed. The heated rear window, additional
headlights, windscreen wipers and heater fan need a
considerable amount of energy, therefore
increasing fuel consumption (by up to 25% in the
urban cycle).
Climate control system
Air conditioning leads to higher fuel consumption
(on average up to +20%). If the temperature
outside permits, try and use the air vents.
Devices for aerodynamic control
The use of non-certified spoilers may adversely
affect air drag and fuel consumption.
DRIVING STYLE
The main driving styles that affect fuel consumption
are listed below.
Starting
Do not warm the engine with the car at a standstill
or at idle or high speed: under these conditions
the engine warms up much more slowly, increasing
electrical consumption and emissions. It istherefore advisable to move off immediately, slowly,
avoiding high speeds: in this way the engine will
warm faster.
Unnecessary actions
Avoid accelerating when starting at traffic lights or
before switching off the engine. This and also
double declutching is absolutely pointless on
modern cars and also increases consumption and
pollution.
Gear selection
As soon as the conditions of the traffic and road
allow, use a higher gear. Using a low gear for faster
acceleration will increase consumption.
In the same way improper use of a high gear
increases consumption, emissions an engine wear.
Max. speed
Fuel consumption considerably increases as speed
increases. Avoiding unnecessary braking and
acceleration, which cost in terms of both fuel and
emissions.
Acceleration
Accelerating violently severely affects consumption
and emissions: acceleration should be gradual and
should not exceed the maximum torque.
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