2014 FIAT BRAVO battery

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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Engine compartment fuse box
next to the battery
fig. 168
(for versions/markets, where provided)
A second fuse box is located on the right-hand of the
engine compartment, next to the battery; to reach
it loosen the fixing screws and remove cover A
fig. 167.
The number identifying the electrical component
corresponding to each fuse is on the back of the
cover.
fig. 167
F0Q0816
fig. 168
F0Q0815
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Engine compartment fuse box
next to the battery
fig. 170
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To access the fuse box next to the battery, press
retaining clips A fig. 169 and remove protection
cover B.
fig. 169
F0Q0498
fig. 170
F0Q0779
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BATTERY RECHARGINGIMPORTANT The battery recharging procedure is
given as information only. You are advised to contact
a Fiat Dealership to have this operation performed.
Low amperage slow recharging for approximately
24 hours is advised. Charging for a longer time may
damage the battery.
Charge the battery as follows:
❒disconnect the negative battery terminal;
❒connect the charger cables to the battery
terminals, observing the polarity;
❒turn on the charger;
❒when it is recharged, turn the charger off before
disconnecting it from the battery;
❒reconnect the negative battery terminal.
IMPORTANT If the car is equipped with an alarm
system, this has to be disabled using the remote
control (see the "Alarm" paragraph in "Knowing your
car" chapter).
WARNING
Battery fluid is poisonous and corrosive:
avoid contact with your skin and eyes.
The battery should be charged in a well
ventilated place, away from naked flames or
possible sources of sparks: danger of explosion
and fire.
WARNING
Do not attempt to charge a frozen
battery: it must be thawed first ,
otherwise it may explode. If freezing has
occurred, the battery should be checked by
skilled personnel to make sure that the internal
elements are not damaged and that the body
is not cracked, with the risk of leaking
poisonous and corrosive acid.
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLANThousands of miles 21 42 63 84 105
Thousands of km 35 70 105 140 175
Months 24 48 72 96 120
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment, glove
compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)●●●●●
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust jets if necessary●●●●●
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blades position/wear●●●●●
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and operation of pad wear
indicator●●●●●
Check condition and wear of rear disc brake pads●●●●●
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody protection, rigid
and flexible pipe sections (exhaust, fuel system, braking system), rubber
elements (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment locks, cleanliness and
lubrication of linkages●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (brakes/hydraulic clutch, windscreen
washer, battery, engine cooling, etc.)●●●●●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if required●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive belt/s●●
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge●●●●●
Check emissions/fumes●●●●●
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PERIODIC CHECKSEvery 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and, if
necessary, restore:
❒engine coolant, brake fluid and windscreen washer
fluid level;
❒tyre inflation pressure and condition;
❒operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, etc.);
❒operation of screen washer/wiper system and
positioning/wear of windscreen/rear window wiper
blades.
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if required, the
engine oil level.
HEAVY-DUTY USE OF THE CARIf the car is used mainly under one of the following
conditions:
❒towing a trailer or caravan;
❒dusty roads;
❒short, repeated journeys (less than 7-8 km) at
sub-zero outside temperatures;
❒engine often idling or driving long distances at low
speeds or long periods of idleness;
you need to perform the following inspections more
frequently than shown in the Scheduled Servicing
Plan:
❒check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;
❒visually inspect conditions of: engine, gearbox,
transmission, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel
system - brakes) and rubber elements (boots -
sleeves - bushes - etc.);
❒check battery charge and battery fluid level
(electrolyte);
❒visually inspect condition of the accessory drive
belts;
❒check and, if necessary, change engine oil and
replace oil filter;
❒check and, if necessary, replace pollen filter.
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1.6 MultiJet versionA. Engine oil dipstick B. Engine oil cap/filler C. Battery D. Brake fluid E. washer fluid for windscreen/rear window/
headlights F. Engine coolant
fig. 176
F0Q0767
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2.0 MultiJet version (for versions/markets, where provided)A. Engine oil dipstick B. Engine oil cap/filler C. Battery D. Brake fluid E. washer fluid for windscreen/rear window/
headlights F. Engine coolant
fig. 177
F0Q0768
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