2014 FIAT BRAVO oil filter

DPF (DIESEL PARTICULATE
FILTER) CLEANING IN PROGRESS
(only versions with DPF) (amber)
When the key is turned to MAR-ON, the warning
light switches on but should switch off after a few
seconds. The warning light (together with a message
and a symbol on the display on some versions)
switches on constantly to notify the driver that the
DPF system needs to eliminate captured pollutants
(particulate) through the regeneration process.
The warning light does not switch on during every
DPF regeneration, but only when driving conditions
require that the driver is notified. To switch the
warning light off, the car must be kept moving until
the regeneration process is completed.
On average, the process lasts fifteen minutes. The
best conditions to complete the regeneration
process are reached driving the car at about 60 km/h
with engine speed over 2000 rpm.
If this light switches on, it does not mean that the
car is defective, so there is no need to take it to
a workshop. On some versions, together with the
warning light switching on, the display shows a
dedicated message.
WARNING
The driving speed must always be
suitable for traffic and weather
conditions and the driver must always comply
with the Highway Code.The engine may be
switched off even if the DPF warning light is on:
repeated interruptions of the regeneration
process could cause an early deterioration of
engine oil. For this reason it is always advisable
to wait for the light to go off before turning
off the engine, following the instructions above.
It is not a good idea to complete DPF
regeneration with the car stationary.
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STARTING AND
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AND MESSAGESIN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX

Thousands of miles 21 42 63 84 105
Thousands of km 35 70 105 140 175
Months 24 48 72 96 120
Check engine management system operation (through the diagnosis socket)●●●●●
Replace accessory drive belt/s●
Replacement of toothed timing drive belt
(*)
●
Replace fuel filter●●
Air cleaner cartridge replacement●●●●●
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (version without DPF)
(or every 24 months)●●●●●
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (versions with DPF)
(**) (***)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)●●
Change pollen filter (or every 15 months)●●●●●(*) Regardless of the distance covered, the timing belt must be changed every 4 years for particularly demanding use (cold climates,
town driving, long periods of idling) or at least every 5 years
(**) The actual interval for changing the oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the car usage conditions and is signalled by
the warning light or message (if present) on the instrument panel and must never exceed 24 months.
(***) If the car is mainly used for town driving, change the engine oil and filter every 12 months.
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SAFETY
STARTING AND
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WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCYSERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX

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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SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCYSERVICING AND
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SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX

ENGINE OIL
Engine oil level check
Check the oil level a few minutes (about five) after
the engine has stopped, with the vehicle parked
on level ground.
Take out engine oil dipstick A, clean it and then fully
reinsert it, take it out and check that the level is
between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick.
The range between the MIN and MAX marks
corresponds to approximately 1 litre of oil.
Topping up the engine oil
If the level of the oil is close to or below the MIN
mark, add oil via filler B until the MAX mark is
reached.
IMPORTANT If the engine oil level after the check is
over the MAX level, go to a Fiat Dealership to
have the correct level restored.
IMPORTANT After adding or changing the oil, let the
engine run for a few seconds and wait a few minutes
after switching it off before checking the level.
Engine oil consumption
The maximum engine oil consumption is
approximately 400 grams every 1,000 km.During the initial period of usage for the vehicle, the
engine is bedding in, therefore the engine oil
consumption may settle down only after the first
5,000 - 6,000 km.
IMPORTANT The oil consumption depends on
driving style and the conditions under which the car
is used.
IMPORTANT Do not add oil with specifications
other than those of the oil already in the engine.
WARNING
When the engine is hot , take care when
working inside the engine compartment
to avoid burns. Remember that the fan may
start up if the engine is hot : this could injure
you. Make sure that scarves, ties and other
loose fitting garments do not get caught up in
moving parts.Used engine oil and oil filters contain
substances which are harmful to the
environment .To change the oil and filters,
we advise you to contact a Fiat Dealership.
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YOUR CAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCYSERVICING AND
MAINTENANCETECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX

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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YOUR CAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX