2014 FIAT BRAVO power steering

WARNING
This procedure must be performed by
expert 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:
"Important! For temporary 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
Before towing, turn the ignition key to
MAR-ON and then to STOP without
removing it .The steering column will
automatically lock when the key is removed and
the wheels cannot be steered.
WARNING
Whilst towing, remember that as the
assistance of the brake servo and the
electric power steering is not available, greater
force needs to be exerted on the brake pedal
and more effort is required on the steering
wheel. Do not use flexible cables when towing
and avoid jerky movements. During towing,
make sure that the trailer hitch does not
damage any components it is touching.When
towing the car, it is compulsor y to respect
specific highway code regulations relating to
the tow hook and procedures for towing on the
road.
WARNING
Do not star t the engine while towing the
car.
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STEERING SYSTEMVersions TypeTurning circle (kerb to kerb)
(m)
1.6 MultiJet - 2.0 MultiJetRack and pinion with electric
power steering10.4 (11.0 with optional 18" alloy
rims)
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DASHBOARDThe presence and the position of the instruments and warning lights may vary according to the versions.1. Adjustable and swivel air vent - 2. Side window air vent - 3. Front passenger air bag - 4. Adjustable and swivel air vents
- 5. Hazard light switch - 6. External light stalk - 7. Instrument panel - 8. Windscreen/rear window wiper/trip computer
stalk - 9. Bonnet opening lever - 10. Glovebox - 11. Ignition key and ignition device - 12. Steering wheel locking/release
stalk - 13. Driver’s air bag - 14. Driver’s knees air bag (for versions/markets, where provided) - 15. Set of switches for
front/rear fog lights and menu opening/setting - 16. Controls for heating/ventilation/climate control - 17. Sound system
controls - 18. Set of ON/OFF switches for electric power steering and ASR system (for versions/markets, where
provided) - 19. Oddment compartmentfig. 1
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RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSIONS

Climate control system
compressor
activation/deactivation............. 50
Clutch ........................................... 230
CO2 emissions ........................... 247
CODE Card ................................. 8
Control buttons (display) ......... 18
Control panel and
instruments ................................ 4
Controls ................. 39-42-47-63-78
Courtesy mirror lights
– bulb replacement.................. 187
Cruise Control ............................ 59D
ashboard ................................... 3
Description .................................. 47
Diesel filter .................................. 212
Diffusers........................................ 37
Dipped headlights ....................... 52
– bulb replacement.................. 177
Direction indicators ................... 53
– bulb replacement.................. 179
Display ........................................... 17
Door mirrors............................... 34
Doors ............................................ 75
DPF (Diesel Particulate
Filter) .......................................... 109Driver front airbag .................... 127
Driver's side knee bag .............. 130
"Dualdrive" electric power
steering system ......................... 97EBD (system) .............................. 90
Electric windows......................... 77
Emergency manoeuvre .............. 74
Engine code - bodywork
versions ...................................... 227
Engine compartment
– opening/closing ...................... 85
– washing ................................... 221
Engine coolant ............................ 211
Engine coolant temperature
indicator...................................... 6
Engine
– marking ................................... 226
– technical data ........................ 228
Engine oil
– Consumption ........................ 209
– Level check ............................ 209
– specifications ......................... 243
EOBD system .............................. 95
ESP (system) ................................ 91
ESP system ................................... 91
Exterior lights .............................. 52
Failure indications ...................... 98
Fan speed adjustment ..... 41-44-48
Fast front window
demisting/defrosting ............ 40-43
Fiat CODE (system) .................. 7
Fiat CODE system ..................... 7
Fitting "Universal" child
restraint system ....................... 118
Fix&Go Automatic Kit ............. 169
Flashing .......................................... 52
Fluids and lubricants
(specifications).......................... 243
Fog lights ................................ 63-180"Follow me home" device ........ 53Front airbags .............................. 126
Front armrest .............................. 66
Front light clusters
(changing a bulb) ...................... 177
Front roof light
– bulb replacement.................. 184
Front roof light with spot
lights............................................. 61
Fuel cut-off switch ...................... 64
Fuel cut-off system ..................... 65
Fuel
– saving fuel ............................... 139
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Pollen filter .................................. 212
Power socket ............................... 69
Pretensioners .............................. 113
Protecting the environment .... 109Rain sensor.................................. 56
Raising the car ............................ 199
Rapid front window
demisting/defrosting
(MAX-DEF function) ............... 48
Rear armrest ................................ 67
Rear diffuser................................. 38
Rear door emergency
locking device ............................ 76
Rear fog light ......................... 63-182
Rear roof light ............................. 62
– bulb replacement.................. 185
Rear view mirrors ....................... 34
Rear window washer
nozzles........................................ 218
Rear window washer/wiper ..... 57
Rear window wiper
– blade replacement ................ 217
– blades ...................................... 216
Refuelling the car ....................... 107
Replacing fuses............................ 187
Replacing the battery in the
key with remote control ......... 11Replacing the remote
control cover ............................. 11
Rev counter.................................. 5
Reverse light................................ 182
Rims and tyres ............................ 233
Rims
– wheels and tyres................... 214
Roof lights .................................... 61
Roof rack/ski rack ....................... 87
Safe lock (device) ....................... 12
Safety
– carrying children safely........ 116
Saving fuel .................................... 139
SBR system .................................. 112
Scheduled Servicing Plan .......... 203
Seat belts ..................................... 110
– load limiters ........................... 113
– maintenance .......................... 116
– pretensioners ........................ 113
Seats............................................... 30
– Backrest angle
adjustment .............................. 30
– Height adjustment................. 30
– Longitudinal adjustment ...... 30
– Lumbar adjustment ............... 30
Servicing and care– heavy-duty use of the car ... 205
– periodic checks ..................... 205
Set temperature alignment
(MONO function) .................... 50
Setup menu (display) .................. 19
Side airbags (side bag -
window bag).............................. 131
Side bags ...................................... 131
Side lights...................................... 52
– bulb replacement.................. 178
Snow chains................................. 144
Snow tyres................................... 143
Spark plugs (type) ...................... 228
Speedometer ............................... 5
Starting the engine ............ 135-161
Steering lock ................................ 16
Steering system .......................... 232
Steering wheel ............................. 33
Storage compartments ......... 68-70
Storing the car ............................ 145
Sun roof ........................................ 72
Sun visors ..................................... 71
Suspension ................................... 231
Switching off the climate
control system .......................... 51
Switching on the climate
control system .......................... 47
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