2012 FIAT BRAVO warning

Dear Customer,
We would like to congratulate and thank you for choosing a Fiat Bravo.
We have written this handbook to help you get to know all the features of your car and use it in the best possible way.
You are recommended to read it right through before taking to the road for the first time.
It contains important information, advice and instructions for the use of the car which will help you get the very best out
of your Fiat. The handbook also provides a description of special features and tips as well as essential information for
correct care, maintenance, safe car driving and use and preservation of your Fiat over time.
Carefully read the warnings and indications marked with the following symbols:
personal safety;car safety;environmental protection.
The enclosed Warranty Booklet lists the services that Fiat offers to its Customers:
❒the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for maintaining its validity;
❒the range of additional services available to Fiat Customers.
We are sure that these will help you familiarise with your new car and appreciate it and the care provided by the people
at Fiat.
Enjoy reading. Happy motoring!This Owner Handbook describes all the versions of the Fiat Bravo. As a
consequence, you should only consider the information which is related to the
trim level, engine and version that you have purchased. All data contained in this
publication are purely indicative. Fiat Group Automobiles can modify the
specifications of the vehicle model described in this publication at any time, for
technical or commercial reasons. For further information, contact a Fiat
Dealership.

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).

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
DASHBOARDThe presence and position of the controls, instruments and indicators may vary according to the different
versions.1. Diffuser for directing air to the side windows - 2. Adjustable and directable air diffuser - 3. Exterior light control lever -
4. Instrument panel - 5. Windscreen wiper/rear window wiper/trip computer control lever - 6. Adjustable and directable
air diffusers - 7. Hazard warning lights switch - 8. Passenger front airbag - 9. Glove compartment - 10. Fog lights/rear
fog lights and menu access/setting switch unit - 11. Radio controls - 12. Heating/ventilation/climate control system
controls - 13. Electric power steering and ASR system (for versions/markets, where present)/front and rear parking
sensors (for versions/markets, where present) on/off switch unit - 14. Ignition key and ignition switch - 15. Driver side
front knee bag (for versions/markets, where provided) - 16. Driver front airbag - 17. Steering wheel locking lever -
18. Fuse box access flap - 19. Bonnet release lever
fig. 1
F0Q0639
3GETTING TO
KNOW YOUR CARSAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX

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
fig. 2
F0Q0604
4
GETTING TO
KNOW YOUR CAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX

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
fig. 3
F0Q0605
5GETTING TO
KNOW YOUR CARSAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX

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.
fig. 4
F0Q0612
6
GETTING TO
KNOW YOUR CAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX

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.
fig. 5
F0Q0613
7GETTING TO
KNOW YOUR CARSAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX

SYMBOLSSome car components have coloured labels whose
symbols indicate precautions to be observed when
using this component.
A plate summarising these symbols fig. 6 can be
found under the bonnet.
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEMTo further protect your car from theft, it has been
fitted with an engine immobilising system. It is
automatically activated when the ignition key is
removed.
There is an electronic device in each key which can
identify the signal emitted, when the engine is
started, from an aerial built into the ignition switch.
The signal is the "password", different every time
the vehicle is started, through which the control
unit recognises the key and enables starting.
OPERATION
Each time the vehicle is started turning the ignition
key to MAR-ON, the Fiat CODE system control
unit sends an acknowledgement code to the engine
control unit to deactivate the immobiliser. The
code is sent only if the Fiat CODE system control
unit has acknowledged the code received from
the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to STOP, the
Fiat CODE system deactivates the functions of the
engine management control unit.
If, during starting, the code is not correctly
recognised, the
warning light (or symbol on the
display) switches on in the instrument panel.
In this case, turn the key to STOP and then to
MAR-ON; if it is still locked, try again with the
other keys that come with the vehicle. Contact a
Fiat Dealership if you still cannot start the engine.
fig. 6
F0Q0640
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GETTING TO
KNOW YOUR CAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX