2015 FIAT BRAVO alarm

KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL
The key is provided with a metal insert A fig. 7,
which operates:
❒the ignition switch
❒ the door lock
❒ the fuel flap lock/unlock
❒ the safe lock device (deactivation only - for
versions/markets, where provided)
Pressing button B opens/closes metal insert A.
Button
remotely unlocks the doors and the
tailgate.
Buttonremotely locks the doors and the tailgate.
Buttonremotely opens the tailgate.
If the button for locking doors
from the
inside is accidentally pressed, only the
doors opened for getting out of the car
are released; the tailgate remains locked. For
system reset , press the lock/release buttons again
/
.
WARNING
Press button B fig. 7 only with the key
away from your body, specifically from
your eyes and from objects which could get
damaged (e.g. your clothes). Do not leave the
key unattended to avoid the button being
accidentally pressed while it is being handled,
e.g. by a child.
Unlocking the doors and the tailgate
Briefly press button
for unlocking the doors and
tailgate with the alarm being switched off at the
same time (for versions/markets, where provided),
timed switching-on of internal roof lights and double
flashing of direction indicators (for versions/markets,
where provided).
Pressing button
for longer than 2 seconds: window
opening.
Doors will be unlocked automatically if the fuel
inertia cut-off switch is activated.
fig. 7
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Locking the doors and the tailgate
Briefly press button
for locking the doors and
tailgate with the alarm being switched on at the same
time (for versions/markets, where provided), timed
switching-off of internal roof lights and single flashing
of direction indicators.
Pressing button
for longer than 2 seconds: window
closing. When the button is pressed twice quickly,
the safe lock device is activated (for versions/
markets, where provided) (see "Safe Lock Device"
paragraph hereafter).
If one or more door are open, the doors will not be
locked. This is signalled by LED A fig. 8 in the central
panel and the direction indicators flashing rapidly. If
the luggage compartment is open, the doors will,
however, be locked. Opening the tailgate by the remote control
Press button
to release (open) the tailgate
remotely even with the alarm on (for versions/
markets where provided).
The opening of the tailgate is signalled by the
direction indicators flashing twice; when it is closed
there is one flash (only with the alarm on).
If an alarm is fitted, when the tailgate is opened, the
alarm system switches off the volume sensing
protection and the perimeter sensor for the tailgate.
When the tailgate is closed again, the volume sensing
protection and perimeter sensor are restored.
LED indications on central panel
When locking the doors, LED A fig. 8 switches on
for about 3 seconds and then starts flashing
(deterrence function).
If one of the doors or the tailgate are not properly
shut when the doors are being locked, the LED
flashes quickly together with the direction indicators.
fig. 8
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ALARM(for versions/markets, where provided)
The alarm, in addition to all the remote control
functions described previously, is controlled by the
receiver located under the dashboard near the
fuse box.
ALARM ACTIVATION
The alarm intervenes in the following instances:
❒when a door, the bonnet or the tailgate is opened
illegally (perimeter protection);
❒ when the ignition system is started up (ignition key
turned to MAR-ON);
❒ cutting of the battery leads;
❒ movement inside the passenger compartment
(volume sensing protection);
❒ anomalous lifting/tilting of the vehicle.
Depending on the market, the activation of the alarm
causes the activation of the siren and the direction
indicators (for about 26 seconds). Alarm tripping and
the number of cycles depend on the sales market.
There is a maximum number of acoustic/visual cycles.
When this is reached the system returns to normal
operation.
The volume sensing and anti-lift protection can be
excluded by adjusting the dedicated control on
the front roof light (see “Volume sensing/Anti-lift
protection”). IMPORTANT The engine stop function is guaranteed
by the Fiat CODE which is automatically activated
when the key is extracted from the ignition switch.
TURNING THE ALARM ON
With the doors, bonnet and tailgate closed and the
ignition key either turned to STOP or removed,
point the key with remote control towards the
vehicle and press and release button
.
Excluding some markets, the system produces an
acoustic signal (beep) and enables door locking.
The switching on of the alarm is preceded by a
self-diagnosis stage: if a fault is detected, the system
emits a new acoustic signal together with the display
of a message (see “Warning lights and messages”
chapter).
In this case switch off the alarm by pressing
, check
that all the doors, bonnet and tailgate are closed
correctly; then switch the alarm back on by pressing
the
button.
If a door, the bonnet and the tailgate are not
properly shut, they will be excluded from the check
by the alarm system.
If the alarm emits an acoustic signal even when the
doors, bonnet and tailgate are correctly closed, a
failure has occurred in system operation. Go to a Fiat
Dealership.
IMPORTANT The alarm does not come on when the
central locking is activated using the metal insert in
the key.
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IMPORTANT The alarm is adapted to meet
requirements in various countries.
TURNING THE ALARM OFF
Press button
on the key with remote control.
The following operations are performed (excluding
some versions for specific markets):
❒ direction indicators flash twice;
❒ there are two short acoustic signals (beeps);
❒ doors are unlocked.
IMPORTANT The alarm does not switch off when
the central opening is activated using the metal insert
in the key.
VOLUME SENSING/ANTI-LIFT
PROTECTION
To guarantee the correct operation of the protection
system it is advisable to shut all the side windows
and the sun roof (for versions/markets, where
provided).
If necessary, the function can be turned off (if, for
example, you are leaving an animal in the car) by
pressing button A fig. 12, located in the front roof
light, before activating the alarm itself.
When the function is disabled, this is indicated by the
LED on the button flashing for several seconds. Any
disabling of the volume sensing/anti-lift protection
must be repeated each time the instrument panel is
switched off. BREAK-IN ATTEMPT INDICATION
Any break-in attempt is indicated by the warning light
(or symbol in the display) lighting up, together
with a message shown in the display (see “Warning
lights and messages” chapter).
DISABLING THE ALARM
To turn the alarm off completely (for example, if the
vehicle is not being used for a long time), the vehicle
must be closed by turning the metal insert of the
key with remote control in the lock.
IMPORTANT If the batteries of the key with remote
control run out or the system fails, the alarm can
be switched off by placing the key in the ignition
switch and turning it to MAR-ON.fig. 12
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IGNITION SWITCHThe key can be turned to 3 different positionsfig. 13:
❒STOP: engine off, key can be removed, steering
column locked. Some electrical devices (e.g. radio,
central door locking system, electronic alarm,
etc.) are enabled.
❒ MAR-ON: driving position. All electrical devices
are enabled.
❒ AVV: engine start-up.
The ignition switch is fitted with a safety system that
requires the ignition key to be turned back to STOP
if the engine does not start, before the starting
operation can be repeated.
WARNING
If the ignition switch is tampered with
(e.g. attempted theft), have it checked
over by a Fiat Dealership before driving again.WARNING
Always remove the key when you leave
your car to prevent someone from
accidentally operating the controls. Remember
to engage the handbrake. If the car is parked on
uphill slope, engage the first gear; if the car is
facing downhill, engage the reverse gear. Never
leave children unattended in the car. STEERING LOCK
Engagement
When at STOP, remove the key and turn the steering
wheel until it locks.
Disengagement
Move the steering wheel slightly as you turn the
ignition key to MAR-ON.
IMPORTANT In some parking conditions (e.g.:
wheels turned) the effort required to move the
steering wheel and disengage the steering lock may
be increased.
fig. 13
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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.
fig. 73
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CAR INACTIVITYIf the car is to be left inactive for longer than a
month, the following precautions should be
observed:
❒park the car in covered, dry and if possible
well-ventilated premises and slightly open
the windows;
❒ engage a gear and disengage the handbrake;
❒ disconnect the negative battery terminal and check
charge (see paragraph “Battery - Charge and
electrolyte level check” in chapter “Maintenance
and care”);
❒ clean and protect the painted parts using
protective wax;
❒ clean and protect the shiny metal parts using
special compounds available commercially;
❒ sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber windscreen
and rear window wiper blades and lift them off the
glass; ❒
cover the car with a cloth or perforated plastic
sheet. Do not use sheets of non-perforated plastic
as they do not allow moisture on the car body
to evaporate;
❒ inflate tyres to +0.5 bar above the standard
specified pressure and check it at intervals;
❒ do not drain the engine cooling system.
IMPORTANT Where relevant, switch off the car
alarm with the remote control.
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FIAT CODE SYSTEM FAILURE /
ALARM FAILURE / BREAK-IN
ATTEMPT (amber)
Fiat CODE system failure
When the key is turned to MAR-ON the warning
light will flash only once and then go off. If, with the
ignition key at MAR-ON, the warning light stays
on constantly, this indicates a possible failure (see
“Fiat CODE system” in the “Knowing your car”
section).
The display will show the dedicated message.
IMPORTANT Warning lights
and
(or the
symbol on the display) will switch on at the same
time to indicate a Fiat CODE system failure
If with the engine running the warning light
flashes, this means that the car is not protected
by the engine inhibitor device (see “Fiat CODE
system” in the “Knowing your car” section). In this
case, contact a Fiat Dealership to have all the keys
stored in the memory.
Alarm failure
(for versions/markets, where provided)
A fault in the alarm system is signalled by this
warning light switching on. Contact a Fiat Dealership
as soon as possible.
The display will show the dedicated message. Break-in attempt
This warning light switches on when a break-in
attempt is detected. Contact a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible.
The display will show the dedicated message.
INSUFFICIENT TYRE PRESSURE
(amber-red) / CHECK TYRE
PRESSURE (amber) / TYRE
PRESSURE UNSUITABLE FOR
SPEED (amber)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This warning light switches on when the ignition key
is turned to MAR-ON, but it should switch off
after a few seconds.
Insufficient tyre pressure
The warning light switches on when the pressure of
one or more tyres falls below a preset level. In
this way the TPMS warns the driver that one or
more tyres may be dangerously flat and liable to
puncture.
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