2013 FIAT BRAVO Owners Manual

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.
fig. 15
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STEERING LOCK
Engagement
When at STOP, remove the key and turn the
steering wheel until it locks.
Disengagement
Move the steering wheel slightly as you turn the
ignition key to MAR-ON.
IMPORTANT In some parking conditions (e.g.:
wheels turned) the effort required to move the
steering wheel and disengage the steering lock may
be increased.
WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden to carr y out
any aftermarket operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect performance
and safety, invalidate the warranty and also
result in non-compliance of the car with
type-approval requirements.
WARNING
Never remove the key while the car is
moving.The steering wheel will lock
as soon as it is turned.This holds true for cars
being towed as well.
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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).
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REV COUNTER
The rev counter fig. 17 shows the number of engine
revolutions per minute.
On diesel versions, the end of scale for the rev
counter is 6000 rpm.
IMPORTANT The electronic injection control
system gradually shuts off the flow of fuel when the
engine is “over-revving” resulting in a gradual loss
of engine power.
When the engine is idling, the rev counter may
indicate a gradual or sudden increase of the engine
speed. This behaviour is standard as it may be
caused, for example, by the operation of the
climate control system or the fan. It should not be
considered as a fault. In these cases, a slow change
in revs is used to protect the battery charge.FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
The needle shows the amount of fuel left in the
tank.
Warning light A fig. 18 comes on to indicate that
approximately 8-10 litres of fuel are left in the tank.
Etank emptyFtank full (see the instructions provided in
paragraph "Refuelling the car" in this chapter).
Do not travel with the tank nearly empty to
prevent damaging the catalytic converter.
IMPORTANT The needle will point to E and
warning light A will flash to indicate a fault in the
system. If this is the case, go to the Fiat Dealership
to have the system checked.
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ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
The needle shows the temperature of the engine
coolant and starts supplying indications when
the fluid temperature exceeds approx. 50°C.
Under normal usage, the needle should hover
around the middle of the scale according to the
working conditions.C
Low engine coolant temperature
H
High engine coolant temperature.Warning light B fig. 18 may switch on (together
with a message on the display) to indicate that the
coolant temperature is too high; in this case, stop
the engine and contact a Fiat Dealership.
If the needle reaches the red area, stop
the engine immediately and contact a
Fiat Dealership.
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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)

"STANDARD" SCREEN
(versions with Start&Stop)
The standard screen fig. 20 can display the following
information:A
Date
BGear Shift Indicator (for versions/markets, where
provided)C
Start&Stop function indication (for versions/
markets, where provided)
D
Time
fig. 20
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EOdometer (display of distance travelled in
kilometres/miles)FOutside temperatureG
Headlight alignment position (only with dipped
headlights on)
H
Dualdrive electric power steering engagement
indication

CONTROL BUTTONS
To scroll through the screen and the options
upwards or to increase the value displayed.
MODE
Press briefly to access the menu and/or go
to next screen or confirm the chosen menu
option. Hold down to go back to the
standard screen.
To scroll through the screen and the options
downwards or to decrease the value displayed.Note Buttons
and
activate different functions
according to the following situations:
❒within the menu, they allow you to scroll up and
down through the options;
❒during settings operations, they increase or
decrease values.
Note When opening one of the front doors, the
display will turn on and show for a few seconds the
time and the distance covered.
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