2014 FIAT BRAVO maintenance schedule

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION!REFUELLING
Only use diesel fuel compliant with European
specification EN590. The use of other products
or mixtures may damage the engine beyond
repair and consequently invalidate the warranty.
STARTING THE ENGINEMake sure that the handbrake is engaged; place
the gear lever in neutral. Fully depress the clutch
pedal, without pressing the accelerator, then
turn the ignition key to the MAR-ON position
and wait for the
and
warning lights
to switch off; turn the ignition key to AVV and
release it as soon as the engine starts.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high
temperatures during operation. Do not park the
car on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other
flammable material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENTThe car is fitted with a system that allows
continuous diagnosis of the components related
to emissions to ensure increased respect for
the environment.ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the car, you decide to add
electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually
draining the battery), contact a Fiat Dealership.
They will calculate the overall electrical
requirement and check that the car’s electrical
system can support the required load.
CODE card
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Keep it in a safe place, not in the car. You should
have the electronic code shown on the CODE
card with you at all times.
SCHEDULED SERVICINGCorrect maintenance of the car is essential for
ensuring that it maintains its performance and its
safety features, its environmental friendliness
and low running costs for a long time to come.
THE OWNER MANUAL CONTAINS…… important information, advice and warnings
for correct use, driving safety and maintenance of
your car over time. Special attention must be
paid to the symbols provided
(personal safety)
(environmental protection)
(car integrity).

MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY “STANDARD”
SCREEN
The standard screen fig. 14 can display the following
information:A
Date
BPossible Dualdrive electric power steering
engagementC
Sport driving mode indication (for versions/
markets, where provided)
D
Time
EMilometer (display of distance travelled in
kilometres/miles)FPossible ice on the road indicationG
Outside temperature
H
Scheduled servicing interval
IHeadlight alignment position (only with dipped
headlights on)CONTROL BUTTONS
fig. 15:
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 desired
selection. Hold down to go back to the
standard screen.
:to scroll through the screen and the options
downwards or to decrease the value displayed.
IMPORTANT The
and
buttons 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.
fig. 14
F0Q3245
fig. 15
F0Q0643
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Button volume (adjusting the button volume)
This function allows the volume of the acoustic
signal that accompanies MODE,
and
button
presses to 8 levels
To set the desired volume, proceed as follows:
❒press the MODE button briefly, making the display
flash the previously set volume "level";
❒press the
or
button to make the adjustment;
❒press the MODE button briefly to return to the
menu screen or hold the button down to return
to the standard screen without storing.
Seat belt buzzer (Buzzer activation for SBR
indication)
This function can be displayed only after a Fiat
Dealership has deactivated the SBR system (see the
“Safety” section in the “SBR system” paragraph).
To reactivate this function, proceed as follows:
❒briefly press the MODE button, the display shows
"Off" flashing. Press the
or
button and "On"
will appear;
❒briefly press the MODE button to return to the
submenu screen or hold the button down to
return to the main menu screen without storing.Service (Scheduled servicing)
Using this function you can display information about
the mileage intervals for car servicing.
To consult this information, proceed as follows:
❒briefly press the MODE button: the display shows
when servicing is due in km or mi according to the
previous setting (see paragraph “Units of
measurement”);
❒briefly press the MODE button to go back to the
menu screen or hold the button down to go back
to the standard screen.
NoteAccording to the “Scheduled Servicing Plan”,
the car must be serviced every 35,000 km (or
equivalent value in miles). This message is displayed
automatically - when the key is turned to MAR-ON -
2,000 km (or equivalent value in miles) before these
deadlines and reappears every 200 km (or equivalent
value in miles). Below 200 km servicing indications
are more frequent. The indication will appear in
kilometres or miles depending on the unit of
measurement settings. When one of the next
scheduled deadlines is approaching, the word
“Service” will appear on the display, followed by the
number of kilometres or miles left, when the key
is turned to MAR-ON. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
The operations in the “Scheduled servicing plan” will
be performed and the message will be reset.
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WARNING
Depress the clutch pedal fully to change
gear correctly. It is therefore essential
that there is nothing under the pedals: make
sure the mats are lying flat and do not get
in the way of the pedals.Do not drive with your hand resting on
the gear lever as the force exerted, even if
slight , could lead over time to premature
wear of the gearbox internal components.
SAVING FUELSome useful tips are given below for fuel saving and
reducing harmful emissions of CO
2and other
pollutants [nitrogen oxides, unburnt hydrocarbons,
Particulate Matter (PM) etc.].
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
The general factors that affect fuel consumption are
listed below.
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out in
accordance with the “Scheduled Servicing Plan”.
Ty r e s
Check the tyre pressures at least once every four
weeks: if the pressure is too low, consumption levels
increase as resistance to rolling is higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with an overloaded boot. The weight
of the car (especially when driving in town) and
its ride greatly affects consumption and stability.
Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from the roof
after use. These accessories lower aerodynamic
penetration and adversely affect consumption levels.
When transporting particularly large objects, use a
trailer if possible.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICINGCorrect servicing is essential in guaranteeing a long
life for the car under the best conditions.
This is why Fiat has planned a series of checks and
services every 35,000 km.
However, scheduled servicing does not suffice to
cover all the car’s requirements: even in the initial
period before the 35,000 km service, and then
subsequently between one service and the next,
ordinary care is always required, such as routine
checks and topping up fluid levels, checking tyre
pressures etc.
IMPORTANT The Scheduled Servicing Plan coupons
are set out by the Manufacturer. Failure to have
them carried out may invalidate the warranty.Scheduled Servicing is performed by all Fiat
Dealerships, at pre-established times.
If, during any service, the need arises for additional
replacements or repairs, these may be carried out
only with the explicit agreement of the Customer.
IMPORTANT It is advisable to inform a Fiat
Dealership of any small operating irregularities
without waiting for the next service.
If the car is used frequently for towing a trailer, the
interval between services should be reduced.
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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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BRAKE FLUID
Check that the liquid is at the maximum level (the
fluid level in the reservoir must not exceed the MAX
mark).
If the fluid level in the tank is too low, undo reservoir
cap D (see previous pages) and add the fluid
described in the chapter "Technical Specifications".
NoteCarefully clean the cap of the reservoir and
the surrounding surface.
Take great care to ensure that impurities do not
enter the reservoir when the cap is opened.
For topping-up, always use a funnel with integrated
filter with mesh equal to or lower than 0.12 mm.
IMPORTANT Brake fluid is hygroscopic (i.e. it
absorbs moisture). For this reason, if the car is
mainly used in areas with a high degree of
atmospheric humidity, the fluid should be replaced at
more frequent intervals than specified in the
“Scheduled Servicing Plan”.
Prevent brake fluid, which is highly
corrosive, from coming into contact with
painted parts. Should it happen,
immediately wash with water.
WARNING
Brake fluid is poisonous and highly
corrosive. If contact accidentally occurs,
immediately wash the affected areas with
water and a neutral detergent , and then rinse
thoroughly with water. Call a doctor
immediately if swallowed.
WARNING
The symbol
on the container indicates
a synthetic brake fluid, which is
different from a mineral fluid. Using a
mineral-type fluid will damage the special
rubber seals of the braking system beyond
repair.
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