2013 FIAT BRAVO Owners Manual

With the windscreen wiper on and reverse gear
engaged the rear window wiper is activated in
continuous mode. Pushing the stalk towards the
dashboard (unstable position) will activate the rear
window washer jet.
Keep the stalk pushed for more than half a second
to activate the rear window wiper as well. Releasing
the stalk will activate the smart washing function,
as described for the windscreen wiper.
HEADLIGHT WASHERS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The headlight washers fig. 55 are retractable, i.e.
they are located inside the front bumper and work
when the windscreen washer is activated with
the dipped and/or main beam headlights on.
IMPORTANT Check the correct operation and
cleanliness of nozzles at regular intervals.
Do not use the rear window wiper to
removelayersofsnoworice.Insuch
conditions, the wiper may be subjected
to excessive stress and the motor protection,
which prevents operation for a few seconds, may
intervene. If operation is not restored, contact
a Fiat Dealership.
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CRUISE CONTROL(constant speed regulator)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is an electronically controlled driving assistance
device which allows the car to be driven at a
chosen speed above 30 km/h on long stretches of
dry, straight roads with few variations (e.g.
motorways), without having to depress the
accelerator pedal.
The use of this device on extra-urban roads with
traffic is not therefore recommended. Do not
use the device in town.
TURNING THE DEVICE ON
Turn the ring nut A fig. 56 to the ON position.The device must only be switched on in 4th gear or
higher. When travelling downhill with the device
engaged, the vehicle speed may slightly exceed the
preset one.
The activation is indicated by the turning on of
warning light
on the instrument panel (together
with the dedicated message on the display) (see
“Warning lights and messages” chapter).
STORING THE VEHICLE SPEED
Proceed as follows:
❒turn ring nut A fig. 56 to ON and press the
accelerator pedal so that the car reaches the
desired speed;
❒turn the ring nut B to (+) for at least three
seconds, then release it. The vehicle speed is now
memorised and you can therefore release the
accelerator pedal.
If needed (when overtaking for instance), you can
accelerate simply by depressing the accelerator
pedal; when you release the pedal, the vehicle goes
back to the speed set previously.
RESTORING STORED SPEED
If the device has been switched off, for example by
depressing the brake or clutch pedal, the
memorised speed can be restored as follows:
❒accelerate progressively until a speed close to
that stored is reached;
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❒engage the gear selected at the time that the
speed was memorised (4th, 5th or 6th gear);
❒press button C fig. 56.
INCREASING THE STORED SPEED
This can be done in two ways:
❒by pressing the accelerator and memorising the
new speed reached;
or
❒by temporarily turning ring nut B fig. 56 to (+).
Each movement of the ring nut will correspond to a
slight increase in speed (about 1 km/h), while
keeping the ring nut turned will correspond to a
continuous speed increase.
REDUCING THE STORED SPEED
This can be done in two ways:
❒by switching off the device and then memorising
the new speed;
or
❒by keeping ring nut B fig. 56 turned to (–) until
the new speed is reached; it will then be
memorised automatically.
Each movement of the ring nut will correspond to a
slight reduction in speed (about 1 km/h), while
keeping the ring nut turned will correspond to a
continuous reduction in speed.TURNING THE DEVICE OFF
Turn the ring nut A fig. 56 to OFF or turn the
ignition key to STOP. The device is automatically
turned off in one of the following cases:
❒when the brake or clutch pedal is pressed;
❒if the ASR or ESP system cuts in (for versions/
markets, where provided);
❒if the gear is shifted in versions with Dualogic
gearbox (for versions/markets, where provided)
in Manual mode;
❒if the Dualogic gearbox lever (where provided) is
inadvertently shifted to N or R.
WARNING
Whilst driving with the device on, never
place the gear lever in neutral and do
not move the Dualogic gearbox lever into
position N or R.
WARNING
If the device is faulty, turn ring nut A
fig. 56 to OFF, check the condition
of the protective fuse and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
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ROOF LIGHTSFRONT ROOF LIGHT WITH SPOT LIGHTS
Switch A fig. 57 switches the roof lights on/off.
With the switch A in the central position, the lights
C and D come on/go off when front doors are
opened/closed.
With switch A pressed to the left, lights C and D
are always off. With switch A pressed to the right,
the lights C and D are always on.
Lights switch on/off progressively.
Switch B controls the spot light function; when the
roof light is off, it switches on individually:
❒light C if pressed on the left side;
❒light D if pressed on the right side.IMPORTANT Before getting out of the car, make
sure that both switches are in the central position:
when the doors are closed the lights will switch
off to avoid draining the battery. In any case, if the
switch is left in on position, the roof light switches
off automatically 15 minutes after the engine
switching off.
Roof light timing
To make getting in and out the vehicle easier,
especially at nighttime or in poorly lit areas, two
timing logics are available.
Timing when getting into the car
The roof lights switch on according to the following
modes:
❒for around 10 seconds when the front doors are
unlocked;
❒for about 3 minutes when one of the side doors
is opened;
❒for about 10 seconds when the doors are closed.
The timing is interrupted when the ignition key is
turned to MAR-ON.
Timing when getting out of the car
After removing the key from the ignition switch,
the roof lights switch on as follows:
❒within 2 minutes of the engine being switched off
for a period of around 10 seconds;
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❒when one of the side doors is opened for a
period of around 3 minutes;
❒when one of the doors is closed for a period of
about 10 seconds.
❒if the fuel cut-off switch operates, they are on for
about 15 minutes, then they switch off
automatically.
Door locking switches the lights off immediately
(unless the fuel cut-off switch is operating).
REAR ROOF LIGHT
Versions without sun rooffig. 58
In these versions, there are two rear roof lights.
Press the point indicated by the arrow to switch
the lights on/off (+ sign on the roof light lens
cover).
The rear roof lights also come on in conjunction
with events that cause the front roof light to come
on.
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In these versions, there is only one rear roof light.
Press the point indicated by the arrow to switch
the lights on/off (+ sign on the roof light lens
cover).The rear roof light also switches on in conjunction
with events that cause the front roof light to switch
on.
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CONTROLSHAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
They are turned on by pressing switch A fig. 60,
regardless of the position of the ignition key.
Warning lights
and
are lit up in the instrument
panel when this device is activated.
To switch off, press button A again.
The use of hazard warning lights is governed by the
highway code of the country you are in. Comply
with legal requirements.
Emergency braking
During emergency braking, the hazard warning
lights come on automatically and warning lights
and
on the panel also come on.
The function switches off automatically when
emergency braking ceases.This function complies with the relevant legislation
currently in force.
FOG LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Press button B fig. 61 with the side lights on to turn
the fog lights on.
Press the button again to turn the lights off.
REAR FOG LIGHTS
Press button C fig. 61 with the dipped headlights or
front fog lights on to turn the rear fog lights on.
Press the button again to turn the lights off.
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FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH
(as an alternative to the fuel cut-off system, for
versions/markets, where provided)
It is located in the bottom, near the passenger side
pillar fig. 62. It is triggered in the event of an impact,
causing:
❒the cut off of the fuel supply with the engine
consequently cutting out;
❒the automatic unlocking of the doors;
❒the interior lights being switched on (for about
15 minutes).
The activation is indicated by the turning on of
warning light
or symbol
on the instrument
panel (together with the dedicated message on the
display) (see “Warning lights and messages”
chapter).Carefully inspect the car for fuel leakages, e.g. in
the engine compartment, under the car or near the
fuel tank.
If no fuel leaks are found and the car can be started
again, press button A to reactivate the fuel system
and the lights.
After a collision, turn the ignition key to STOP to
avoid draining the battery.
WARNING
If, after a collision, you smell fuel or
notice leaks from the fuel system,
do not reset the switch to avoid fire risk.
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
(as an alternative to the fuel cut off switch for
versions/markets, where provided)
It is triggered in the event of a collision, causing:
❒the cut off of the fuel supply with the engine
consequently cutting out;
❒the automatic unlocking of the doors;
❒the interior lights being switched on.
The intervention of the system is indicated by a
message shown on the display.
Carefully inspect the car for fuel leakages, e.g. in
the engine compartment, under the car or near the
fuel tank.
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After a collision, turn the ignition key to STOP to
avoid draining the battery.
The following procedure should be carried out to
restore the correct operation of the vehicle:
❒turn the ignition key to the MAR-ON position;
❒turn on the right direction indicator;
❒turn off the right direction indicator;
❒turn on the left direction indicator;
❒turn off the left direction indicator;
❒turn on the right direction indicator;
❒turn off the right direction indicator;
❒turn on the left direction indicator;
❒turn off the left direction indicator;
❒turn the ignition key to STOP.
WARNING
If, after a collision, you smell fuel or
notice leaks from the fuel system,
do not reset the system to avoid fire risk.
INTERIOR FITTINGSFRONT ARMREST WITH STORAGE
COMPARTMENTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is located between the front seats. A storage
compartment and cooled drinks compartment
are located inside the armrest (for versions/
markets, where provided) (see following
paragraphs).
The armrest can be adjusted lengthwise through
the cover A fig. 63.
Storage compartment
Cover A fig. 63 can only be opened with the
armrest fully lowered and attached.
To access storage compartment B fig. 64, lift up
cover A.
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