2014 FIAT BRAVO maintenance

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENTOPENING
When unlocked, the luggage compartment can be
opened from the outside the car by pressing the
electric logo fig. 73.
The tailgate can be opened at any time, if the doors
are unlocked.
The key with remote control should be used to open
the tailgate.
If the tailgate is not closed properly, the warning light
or the symbol
switch on in the instrument
panel (together with the dedicated message on the
display) (see “Warning lights and messages” chapter).
Opening the tailgate will switch the luggage
compartment light on: the light will go off
automatically when closing the tailgate.The light will stay on for about 15 minutes after
turning the key to STOP: if during this time, a door
or the tailgate is opened, the light will switch on
again for 15 minutes.
Opening the tailgate using the key with
remote control
Press button
even with alarm (for versions/
markets where provided) on.
Luggage compartment opening is indicated by the
double flashing of the direction indicators; tailgate
closing is indicated by single flashing (only with
the alarm switched on).
If the tailgate is opened when the alarm is on, the
system will:
❒switch off the volume sensing protection;
❒switch off the anti-lift protection;
❒switch off the tailgate control sensor.
When the tailgate is closed again, all the functions
are restored.
CLOSING
Lower the tailgate, pressing near the lock until you
hear it click into place.
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Do not fit additional objects onto the rear
parcel shelf or tailgate (speakers,
spoilers, etc .), except when contemplated
by the manufacturer, to ensure the correct
operation of the side gas shock absorbers of the
tailgate itself.
WARNING
Never exceed the maximum allowed
load in the luggage compar tment (see
the "Technical data" chapter). Also make sure
that the objects you placed in the luggage
compar tment have been properly secured, to
avoid them from being projected forward
following sudden braking, causing injury to
passengers.
WARNING
When travelling, do not put any object
on the rear parcel shelf because they
can injure passengers in the event of an
accident or sudden braking.
EXTENDING THE LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT
The luggage compartment can be partially (1/3 or
2/3) or totally extended by splitting the rear seat.
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Partial extension (1/3 or 2/3) Fig. fig. 74-fig. 75
Extending the luggage compartment on the right
side makes it possible to carry two passengers
on the left part of the rear seat. Extending the left
side of the luggage compartment allows you to carry
one passenger on the right part of the rear seat.Proceed as follows:
❒completely lower the rear seat head restraints;
❒move the seat belt to the side, making sure that it
is fully extended and not twisted;
❒fold the desired cushion forwards fig. 76 working
in the point shown by the arrow;
❒lift lever A fig. 77 retaining the backrest and fold
the latter forwards. When you lift the lever, you
will see a red band B.
Full extension
Tilting the rear seat completely forwards allows
maximum loading volume.
Proceed as follows:
❒completely lower the rear seat head restraints;
❒move the seat belts to the side, making sure that
they are correctly extended and not twisted;
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❒fold the cushions forwards as described above;
❒remove the rear parcel shelf fig. 78 and release the
upper ends of links A fig. 79 by removing the
eyelets from the pins and pushing them in the
direction indicated by the arrow;
❒when the cushion is folded down, tilt the rear seat
backrests completely forwards as described above
so as to obtain a continuous loading surface.
REPOSITIONING THE REAR SEAT
Move the seat belts to the side, making sure that
they are correctly extended and not twisted.
Lift the backrests and push them back until you hear
both fastening mechanisms click in. Check that the
red band B fig. 80 on the side of levers A is no longer
visible.The red band B indicates that the backrest is not
secured. Return the cushions to the horizontal
position holding the central seat fastening tongue
raised.
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WARNING
Make sure that the backrest is correctly
secured on both sides (red bands B
fig. 80 not visible) to prevent it from moving
forward in the event of sharp braking, causing
injuries to passengers.
SECURING YOUR LOAD
The luggage compartment contains two attachments
fig. 81 for the cables that secure the load transported
and another two attachments are located on the
rear crossmember fig. 82.
IMPORTANT Every attachment has a maximum load
capacity of 100 kg.
WARNING
A heavy load that has not been secured
may cause serious injuries to passengers
in the event of an accident .
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WARNING
If you are travelling in an area with
limited opportunities for vehicle
refuelling and you wish to bring fuel with you in
a petrol can, you must do so in compliance
with current regulations and using an approved
can, appropriately secured to the load securing
attachments. Anyway, by doing so, you increase
the risk of fire in case of an accident with
your vehicle.
CARGO BOX
It consists of a preformed box fig. 83, which is
located in the luggage compartment and can be used
to store objects, making it possible to have a flat
loading surface.
BONNETOPENING
Proceed as follows:
❒pull lever A fig. 84 in the direction indicated by the
arrow;
❒pull lever B fig. 85 and lift the bonnet.
❒lift the bonnet and, at the same time, release the
bonnet stay C fig. 86 from its locking device, then
insert the end of the stay into the housing D.
WARNING
The bonnet may drop suddenly if the
supporting rod is not positioned
correctly.
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Use both hands to lift the bonnet . Before
lifting, check that the windscreen wiper
arms are not raised from the windscreen,
that the car is stationary and that the handbrake
is engaged.CLOSING
Proceed as follows:
❒hold the bonnet up with one hand and with the
other remove the stay C fig. 86 from the housing
D and fit it back in its locking device;
❒lower the bonnet to approximately 20 centimetres
from the engine compartment and let it drop.
Make sure that the bonnet is completely closed
and not only fastened by the safety catch by trying
to open it. If it is not perfectly closed, do not try
to press the bonnet lid down but open it and
repeat the procedure.
If the bonnet is not closed properly, the warning light
or the symbol
switch on in the instrument
panel (together with the dedicated message on the
display) (see “Warning lights and messages” chapter).
IMPORTANT Always check that the bonnet is closed
correctly to avoid it opening while the car is
travelling.
WARNING
Perform these operations only when the
car is stationary.
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ROOF RACK/SKI RACKThe attachments provided are located in the areas
illustrated in fig. 87 and are only accessible with
the doors open. Lineaccessori Fiat has a dedicated
roof rack/ski rack for this car.
WARNING
After travelling for a few kilometres,
check to ensure that the fixing screws
for the attachments are well tightened.
WARNING
Never exceed the maximum permitted
loads (see chapter "Technical
specifications").
WARNING
Evenly distribute the load and take into
account , when driving, the increased
responsiveness of the car to side wind.Fully comply with the regulations in force
concerning maximum clearance.
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