2013 FIAT BRAVO battery capacity

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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181GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR CAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGESIN AN
EMERGENCYSERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX

BATTERYThe car is fitted with a low-maintenance battery: no
top-ups with distilled water are needed in standard
conditions of use. It does, however, need to be
checked periodically at a Fiat Dealership or by
specialist personnel to make sure it is working
correctly.
WARNING
Battery liquid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with the skin
and eyes. Keep naked flames and sources of
sparks away from the battery: risk of
explosion and fire.
WARNING
Using the battery with insufficient fluid
irreparably damages the battery and
may cause an explosion.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with an original
spare part with the same specifications. If a battery
with different specifications is fitted, the service
intervals given in the “Scheduled Servicing Plan” will
no longer be valid. Follow the battery
manufacturer's instructions for maintenance.
Incorrect installation of electric and
electronic devices may cause severe
damage to your car. After purchasing
your car, if you wish to install any accessories
(anti-theft , car phone, etc .), contact a Fiat
Dealership, which will suggest the most
appropriate devices for your vehicle, and will,
most importantly, advise you if a higher
capacity batter y needs to be installed.Batteries contain substances which are
ver y dangerous for the environment .
To replace the battery, we recommend
contacting a Fiat Dealership to dispose of your
old battery in full respect of the environment
and in compliance with all applicable laws and
regulations.
WARNING
If the car will be unused for an
extended period of time in extremely
cold weather conditions, remove the battery
and store it in a heated area to avoid it
freezing.
WARNING
Always wear appropriate goggles when
working on or near the battery.
241GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR CAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCYSERVICING AND
MAINTENANCETECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX

USEFUL ADVICE FOR EXTENDING THE
LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and make it last
longer, observe the following instructions:
❒when you park the car, ensure that the doors,
tailgate, bonnet and flaps are closed properly,
to prevent any roof lights from remaining on
inside the passenger compartment;
❒switch off all roof lights inside the car: the car is
however equipped with a system which switches
the internal lights off automatically;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g. radio, hazard
warning lights, etc.) switched on for a long time
when the engine is not running;
❒before performing any operation on the electrical
system, disconnect the negative battery pole;
❒completely tighten the battery terminals.IMPORTANT If the charge level remains under 50%
for a long time, the battery is damaged by
sulphation, reducing its capacity and efficiency at
start-up.
The battery will also be more at risk of freezing
(this can happen as early as -10°C). Refer to the
paragraph "Car inactivity" in "Starting and driving" if
the car is left parked for a long time.
If after buying the car, you want to install electric
accessories which require permanent electrical
supply (alarm, etc.) or accessories influencing the
electrical supply requirements, contact a Fiat
Dealership whose qualified personnel, in addition to
suggesting the most suitable devices from
Lineaccessori Fiat, will evaluate the overall electrical
consumption, checking whether the car’s electric
system is capable of withstanding the load required,
or whether it should be integrated with a more
powerful battery.
Since these devices continue to consume energy
even when the engine is off, they gradually run
down the battery.
242GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR CAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCYSERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX

Fuse boxes (location)................. 209
Fuses
– dashboard fuse box............... 210
– engine compartment fuse
box next to
211-212
– fuse list..................................... 214
– luggage compartment
fuse box ................................... 213
– replacing fuses ........................ 208G
ear Shift Indicator.................... 33
GLASS HOLDER ......................... 88
Glove compartment light
– bulb replacement ................... 206
H
andbrake ................................... 157
Hazard warning lights ................. 82
Headlights ..................................... 105
– bulb replacement ................... 197
Headlight washers ....................... 77
Head restraints............................. 48
Heated rear window and
door mirrors
demisting/defrosting ....... 58-63-67
Heating and ventilation .............. 56
Hill Holder (system)................... 109
Hill Holder system...................... 109
Identification data– bodywork paint plate ........... 253
– chassis marking ...................... 253
– engine marking ....................... 253
– identification data plate ....... 252
Ignition switch .............................. 21
Initialisation procedure ............... 92
Installing the tow hook.............. 162
Instrument panel lighting
adjustment................................... 23
Interior fittings ............................. 84
Interiors (cleaning) ..................... 250
Internal air recirculation
activation................................. 59-63
Internal mirror.............................. 51
"Isofix" child seat assembly
setup ............................................ 144Jack ................................................ 184Key without remote control.... 10
Key with remote control ........... 10
– Luggage compartment
(capacity) ................................. 269Light clusters
– front light clusters
(changing a bulb).................... 197
– rear light clusters
(changing a bulb).................... 200Lights off ........................................ 71
Load limiters ................................ 135
Lubricants
275-276
Luggage compartment ................ 97
– Closing ...................................... 98
– Extending ................................. 98
– Opening .................................... 97
– Securing your load ................ 101
Luggage compartment roof
light
– bulb replacement ................... 205
M
ain beam headlights ................ 71
– bulb replacement ................... 198
Maintenance and care ................ 224
– Scheduled servicing............... 224
– scheduled servicing plan ...... 225
Manual climate control
system .......................................... 60
MSR (system) ............................... 110
Multifunction display ................... 26
N
umber plate lights
– bulb replacement ................... 203
O
n-board instruments............... 4
On-board instruments................ 23
291GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR CAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEX
the battery.....................(specifications) ....................