2013 FIAT BRAVO door lock

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.
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See radio (Audio information display)
With this function the display shows information
about the sound system.
❒Radio: selected radio station frequency or RDS
message, automatic tuning activation or
AutoSTore;
❒Audio CD, MP3 CDs: track number;
❒CD Changer: CD number and track number;
To show the radio information on the display
("On") or clear it ("Off"), proceed as follows:
❒briefly press the MODE button, the display will
show "On" or "Off" flashing depending on the
previous setting;
❒press
or
to make your choice;
❒briefly press the MODE button to return to the
menu screen or hold the button down to return
to the standard screen without memorising.
Autoclose (Automatic central locking with
the car in motion)
When activated (On), this function locks the doors
automatically when the vehicle speed exceeds 20
km/h.
Proceed as follows to activate or deactivate this
function:
❒briefly press the MODE button to display a
submenu;❒briefly press the MODE button: "On" or "Off"
flashes on the display (according to the previous
setting);
❒press
or
to make your choice;
❒briefly press the MODE button to return to the
submenu screen or hold the button down to
return to the main menu screen without storing;
❒hold down MODE button again to return to the
standard screen or to the main menu according
to where you are in the menu.
Unit of measurement (Setting the unit of
measurement)
With this function it is possible to set the units
through three submenus: "Distances",
"Consumption" and "Temperature".
To set the required unit proceed as follows:
❒briefly press the MODE button to display the
three submenus;
❒press buttonor
to navigate through the
three submenus;
❒once you have selected the submenu to be
changed, press the MODE button briefly;
❒when you select the “Distances” submenu, briefly
pressing the MODE button makes the display
show "km" or "mi" depending on the previous
setting;
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The fabric upholstery of your car has
been designed to withstand wear
deriving from common use of the car.You
are however recommended to avoid strong
and/or continuous scratching with clothing
accessories such as metal buckles, studs,Velcro
fastenings and the like, as these items cause
stress of the cover fabric that could lead to yarn
breaking and damage the upholstery.Once you have released the adjustment
lever, always check that the seat is
locked on the guides by trying to move it
back and for th. If the seat is not locked into
place, it may unexpectedly slide and cause the
driver to lose control of the car.
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Adjustment fig. 30 is possible with the ignition key
at MAR-ON position or for one minute with the
ignition key in STOP position or extracted.
When the front doors are opened the seat on the
side of the door that has been opened can be
moved for about 3 minutes or until the door is
closed.The controls for seat adjustment are:
Multifunction control A:
❒front seat height adjustment;
❒seat lengthwise movement.
Multifunction control B:
❒backrest angle adjustment;
❒backrest lumbar adjustment.
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FRONT SEATS WITHELECTRIC ADJUSTMENT

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.
Versions with sun rooffig. 59
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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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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INITIALISATION PROCEDURE
After the battery has been disconnected or a fuse
has blown, the operation of the sun roof must
be initialised again.
Proceed as follows:
❒press button A fig. 80 until the roof is completely
closed. Release the button;
❒press button A and keep it pressed for at least 10
seconds and/or until the glass panel clicks
forwards. Release the button at this point;
❒press button A within 5 seconds of this
operation and keep it pressed: the glass panel will
complete a full opening and closing cycle. Only
release the button at the end of this cycle.
EMERGENCY MANOEUVRE
If the switch does not work, the sun roof can be
operated manually as follows:
❒remove the protective cap A fig. 81 located on
the rear of the inner trim;
❒take the Allen key supplied located in the
container housing the documentation or in the
luggage compartment (versions with automatic
Fix&Go);
❒introduce the Allen key into housing B and turn
clockwise to open the roof;
anti-clockwise to close the roof.
DOORSCENTRAL LOCKING
From outside
With the doors closed, insert and turn the key in
one of the front door locks.
From inside
Press the door lock/release button fig. 82 located in
the dashboard, from inside the car (with the doors
shut).
If the electrical system has failed, it is still possible
to lock the doors manually.
IMPORTANT The rear doors cannot be opened
from the inside when the child lock device is
engaged.
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CHILD LOCK DEVICE
This prevents the rear doors from being opened
from the inside.
Device fig. 83 can only be engaged with the doors
open:
❒position1-device engaged (door locked);
❒position2-device not engaged (door may be
opened from the inside).
The device remains on even if the doors are
unlocked electrically.
Always use this device when carr ying
children.
WARNING
After engaging the child lock on both
rear doors, check for proper
engagement by tr ying to open a rear door
with the internal handle.
REAR DOOR EMERGENCY LOCKING
DEVICE
The rear doors are fitted with an emergency device
that allows the doors to be locked when there is
no current.
Proceed as follows:
❒insert the metal insert of the ignition key into
housing A fig. 84;
❒turn the key clockwise and then remove it from
housing A.
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