2013 FIAT BRAVO Owners Manual

IN AN EMERGENCY
STARTING THE ENGINEContact a Fiat Dealership immediately if instrument
panel warning light
stays on constantly.
JUMP STARTING
If the battery is flat, the engine may be started using
an auxiliary battery with the same capacity or a
little higher than the flat one.
To start the vehicle, proceed as follows:
❒connect the positive terminals (sign + near the
terminal) of the two batteries with a jump lead
fig. 140❒with a second lead, connect the negative terminal
– of the auxiliary battery to an earthing point
on the engine or the gearbox of the car to be
started;
❒start the engine;
❒when the engine has been started, remove the
leads reversing the order above.
For versions with Start&Stop system, in case of
starting by auxiliary battery, refer to the paragraph
“Start&Stop system” in the chapter “Getting to
know your car”.
If after a few attempts the engine does not start, do
not persist but contact a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT Do not directly connect the negative
terminals of the two batteries: sparks could ignite
explosive gas released from the battery. If the
auxiliary battery is installed on another car, prevent
accidental contact between metallic parts of the
two cars.
Never use a fast batter y-charger to star t
the engine as this could damage the
electronic systems of your car,
particularly the ignition and fuel supply control
units.
fig. 140
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WARNING
This procedure must be performed by
exper t personnel because incorrect
actions could cause electrical discharge of
considerable intensity. Furthermore, battery
fluid is poisonous and corrosive: avoid contact
with skin and eyes. Keep naked flames and
lighted cigarettes away from the battery and
do not cause sparks.
BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine by pushing, towing or
coasting downhill.
IMPORTANT Remember that the brake servo and
electrical power steering system are not active until
the engine is started. A much greater effort will
therefore be required to use the brake pedal or
turn the steering wheel.
CHANGING A WHEELGENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
The car is equipped with the “Fix&Go Automatic
Kit”: see paragraph “Fix&Go Automatic Kit” for
instructions on how to use this device. As an
alternative to the “Fix&Go Automatic Kit” the car
may be equipped with a space-saver wheel: see
the instructions on the following pages for changing
the wheel.
WARNING
The space-saver wheel (for versions/
markets, where provided) is specific to
your car, do not use it on other models, or use
the space-saver wheel of other models on
your car.The space-saver wheel must only be
used in case of emergency. It must only be
used for the distance necessary to reach a
service point and the car speed must not
exceed 80 km/h.The space-saver wheel has an
orange sticker that summarises the main
cautions for use and limitations. Never remove
or cover the sticker.The following information
is provided in four languages on the sticker:
"Impor tant! For temporar y use only! 80 km/h
max.! Replace with a standard wheel as soon
as possible. Never cover this indication". Never
apply a hub cap on a space-saver wheel.
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WARNING
Alert other drivers that the car is
stationary in compliance with local
regulations: hazard warning lights, warning
triangle, etc . Any passengers on board should
leave the car, especially if it is heavily laden.
Passengers should stay away from on-coming
traffic while the wheel is being changed. On
hills or uneven roads, use chocks or
appropriate objects to block the wheels of the
car.
WARNING
The car's driving characteristics will be
modified with the space-saver wheel
fitted. Avoid sudden starting or stopping, sharp
or fast turns.The total life of a space-saver
wheel is approximately 3000 km, after which it
must be replaced by another wheel of the
same type. Never install a traditional tyre on a
rim designed to be used as a space-saver
wheel. Have the tyre repaired and refitted as
soon as possible. Using two or more space-
saver wheels at the same time is forbidden. Do
not grease the threads of bolts before fitting
them: they might slip out .
WARNING
The jack provided is only intended to
be used for replacing wheels on the car
with which it is supplied, or on same-model
vehicles. Never use the jack for other
purposes, such as lifting other car models.
Never use it for repair operations under the
car. Incorrectly positioning the jack may cause
the car to fall. Do not use the jack for loads
higher than the one shown on its label. Never
install snow chains on the space-saver wheel; if
a front tyre (driving wheel) is punctured and
you need to use snow chains, use a standard
wheel from the rear axle and install the
space-saver wheel on the rear axle. In this
way, with two normal drive wheels, it is
possible to use snow chains.
WARNING
Fit the hub cap correctly to prevent it
from coming free in motion. Never
tamper with the inflating valve. Never
introduce tools of any kind between rim and
tyre. Check tyre and space-saver wheel
pressures regularly, referring to the values
shown in the "Technical data" chapter.
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JACK
Important notes:
❒the jack weight is 1.76 kg;
❒the jack requires no adjustment;
❒the jack cannot be repaired and in the event of a
fault it must be replaced by another original one;
❒no tool other than its cranking device may be
fitted on the jack.
To change a wheel proceed as follows:
❒stop the car in a position that is not dangerous
for on-coming traffic where you can change the
wheel safely. the ground must be flat and
sufficiently compact;
❒turn the engine off and pull up the handbrake;
engage first gear or reverse; use handle A to
remove the rigid preformed cover B fig. 141;❒loosen fastener E fig. 142;
fig. 141
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fig. 142
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❒for versions equipped with the “Fix&Go quick
tyre repair kit”, take the tool box from the
luggage compartment;

❒for versions equipped with space-saver wheel,
loosen fastener E fig. 142, take tool box F,
position it near the wheel to be changed and
then take space-saver wheel G;
❒remove hub cap H fig. 143 (versions with steel
rims) or remove the hub cap (versions with
alloy rims);
❒loosen the bolts of the wheel to be replaced by
about one turn with the wrench provided L
fig. 144; if you have alloy rims, rock the car to
make it easier to separate the rim from the
wheel hub;
❒operate device M fig. 145 so as to extend the
jack, until groove N on the upper part of the jack
fits correctly into the lower profile P visible on
the car body next to the indication Q (at approx.
72 cm from the centre of the front wheel or 75
cm from the centre of the rear wheel);❒alert any bystander that the car is about to be
raised; all persons should be kept away from
the car and nobody must touch it until it has
been lowered;
fig. 143
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fig. 144
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fig. 145
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❒fit handle R fig. 145 to operate the jack and raise
the car until the wheel is a few centimetres
above the ground;
❒fully loosen the fastening bolts and remove the
wheel.
❒make sure the contact surfaces between
space-saver wheel and hub are clean so that the
fastening bolts will not come loose;
❒fit the space-saver wheel aligning the openings S
fig. 146 with the corresponding centering pins T;
❒using the wrench provided, tighten the four
fastening bolts;
❒turn the jack handle R fig. 145 to lower the car
and remove the jack;
❒use the wrench provided to fully tighten the
bolts, passing alternately from one bolt to the
opposite one, as per the numerical sequence
illustrated in fig. 147.REFITTING THE STANDARD WHEEL
Following the procedure described previously, raise
the car and remove the space-saver wheel.
Versions with steel rims
Proceed as follows:
❒make sure the contact surfaces between standard
wheel and hub are clean so that the fastening
bolts will not come loose;
❒fit the standard wheel aligning the openings S
fig. 146 with the corresponding centering pins T;
❒using the wrench provided, tighten the fastening
bolts;
❒lower the car and remove the jack;
❒using the wrench provided, fully tighten the bolts
in the sequence shown in diagram fig. 147;
fig. 146
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fig. 147
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❒fit the hub cap so that the inflation valve can exit
through the special slot visible on the cap itself;
❒pressure-fit the hub cap starting from the parts
nearest to the inflation valve and continue until
it is completely fitted.
IMPORTANT If it is not fitted properly, the hub cap
may detach itself when the car is running.
Versions with alloy rims
❒tighten centering pin A fig. 148 in one of the
fixing bolt openings on the wheel hub;
❒place the wheel on the pin and tighten the bolts
using the wrench provided. Bolt insertion is
eased by the use of the extension B provided;
❒undo centering pin A and tighten the last
fastening bolt;
❒lower the car and remove the jack;❒using the wrench provided, fully tighten the bolts
in the same sequence shown previously for the
space-saver wheel (see fig. 147);
❒refit the hub cap.
fig. 148
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fig. 149
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At the end of operation
❒arrange the space-saver wheel G fig. 149 in the
specific compartment in the luggage
compartment;
❒insert the partially open jack into container F and
force it slightly into its housing so that it does
not vibrate when the car is moving;
❒put the tools back into their places in the
container;
❒stow the container complete with tools on the
space-saver wheel and secure everything with
clamping device E;
❒correctly reposition the rigid preformed cover in
the luggage compartment.
QUICK TYRE REPAIR KIT - FIX & GO
AutomaticThe Fix&Go Automatic quick tyre repair kit is
located in a special container in the luggage
compartment.
fig. 150
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fig. 151
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