2015 FIAT BRAVO Owners Manual

POWER SOCKET (12 V)
It is located on the central tunnel and is only
operational when the ignition key is turned to
MAR-ON. If a smokers' kit is requested, the socket
is replaced by a cigar lighter (see next paragraph).
On some versions an additional power socket A
fig. 56 is provided in the luggage compartment.CIGAR LIGHTER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is located on the central tunnel.
Press button A fig. 57 to switch on the cigar lighter
when the ignition key is turned to MAR-ON.
After a few seconds the button automatically returns
to its initial position, and the cigar lighter is ready
for use.
IMPORTANT Always check that the cigar lighter is
switched off.
IMPORTANT The cigar lighter becomes very hot.
Handle it carefully and make sure that children don't
touch it: risk of fire and/or burning.
fig. 56
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ASHTRAY
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The ashtray is a removable spring-loaded plastic box
fig. 58 that can be fitted into the cup/can holders
on the central tunnel.
IMPORTANT Do not use the ashtray as a waste
paper basket: it may catch fire in contact with
cigarette stubs.
GLASS HOLDER
The central tunnel has two cup and/or can holders
fig. 59.STORAGE COMPARTMENTS
These are located next to the cigar lighter fig. 60,
near the handbrake lever fig. 61, on the front and
rear doors fig. 62 and fig. 63.
fig. 58
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SUN VISORS
Driver's side
A courtesy mirror may be fitted to the sun visor on
some versions.Passenger side
A courtesy mirror is fitted to the sun visor (on some
versions, the mirror is lit by a courtesy light).
The driver and passenger sun visors can be moved
back and forth and to the side fig. 64.
fig. 61
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On some versions, a courtesy mirror with courtesy
light is fitted on the back of the visors. The light
allows the mirror to be used even in poor visibility
conditions.
Lift cover A to access the mirror.
If the ignition key is at STOP position, the light stays
on for about 15 minutes. If, during this period, a
door or the tailgate is opened, the 15 minute timing
is reset.
IMPORTANT On both sides of the sun visor there is
a label remembering that it is compulsory to
deactivate the airbags if a rearward facing child
restraint system is fitted. Always comply with the
instructions on the sun visor. (see the "Front airbags"
paragraph in chapter "Safety").
SUN ROOF(for versions/markets, where provided)
The large electric sun roof comprises two panes of
glass, one of which is mobile and the other fixed.
These are equipped with two
sun blinds (front and rear) that can be moved
manually.
The sun blinds be used in "fully closed" or "fully
open" positions (they have no fixed intermediate
positions).
To open the sun blinds: grip handle A fig. 65, release
it and move it in the direction of the arrows to
the "fully open" position.
To close them, carry out the procedure in reverse.
The sun roof can be operated only with the ignition
key turned to MAR-ON. The controls A and B fig. 66
on the trim next to the front roof light operate the
sun roof opening/closing functions.
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Opening
Press and hold down button B fig. 66. The front glass
panel will move into the spoiler position; press
button B once again and hold down for more than
half a second to automatically move the sun roof to
an intermediate position (“Comfort” position).
If the opening control is pressed again for more than
half a second, the roof will automatically continue
until it reaches the end of travel position; the roof
glass can be stopped in an intermediate position
by operating the button again.
Closing
With the roof in the fully open position, press
button A fig. 66 and, if the button is operated for
more than half a second, the front roof glass with
automatically assume the intermediate position
(“Comfort” position).If the button is operated again for about half a
second the roof will assume the spoiler position.
Lastly, if the closing button is pressed again, the roof
will assume the fully closed position.
Use the sun roof only at “spoiler ” position
if a transverse roof rack is fitted.Do not open the sun roof if there is snow
or ice on it : you may damage it .
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove
the key from the ignition switch to
avoid the risk of injury to those still inside the
car due to accidental operation of the sun roof.
Improper use of the roof can be dangerous.
Before and during operation, always check that
no one is exposed to the risk of being injured
by the moving sun roof or by objects getting
caught or hit by it .
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ANTI-PINCH SAFETY DEVICE
The sun roof has an anti-pinch safety system capable
of detecting the presence of an obstacle whilst the
roof is closing: if this happens, the system intervenes
and the movement of the glass is immediately
reversed.
INITIALISATION PROCEDURE
After the battery has been disconnected or a fuse
has blown, the operation of the sun roof must be
initialised again.
Proceed as follows:
❒press button A fig. 66 until the roof is completely
closed. Release the button;
❒ press button A and keep it pressed for at least 10
seconds and/or until the glass panel clicks
forwards. Release the button at this point;
❒ press button A within 5 seconds of this operation
and keep it pressed: the glass panel will complete a
full opening and closing cycle. Only release the
button at the end of this cycle. EMERGENCY MANOEUVRE
If the switch does not work, the sun roof can be
operated manually as follows:
❒
remove the protective cap A fig. 67 located on the
rear of the inner trim;
❒ take the Allen key supplied located in the
container housing the documentation or in the
luggage compartment (versions with automatic
Fix&Go);
❒ introduce the Allen key into housing B and turn:
clockwise to open the roof;
- anti-clockwise to close the roof.
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DOORSCENTRAL LOCKING
From outside
With the doors closed, insert and turn the key in
one of the front door locks.
From inside
Press the door lock/release button fig. 68 located in
the dashboard, from inside the car (with the doors
shut).
If the electrical system has failed, it is still possible to
lock the doors manually.
IMPORTANT The rear doors cannot be opened
from the inside when the child lock device is
engaged.CHILD LOCK DEVICE
This prevents the rear doors from being opened
from the inside.
Device fig. 69 can only be engaged with the doors
open:
❒
position1-de vice engaged (door locked);
❒ position2-de vice not engaged (door may be
opened from the inside).
The device remains on even if the doors are
unlocked electrically.
Always use this device when carr ying
children.
fig. 68
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WARNING
After engaging the child lock on both
rear doors, check for proper engagement
by trying to open a rear door with the internal
handle.
REAR DOOR EMERGENCY LOCKING
DEVICE
The rear doors are fitted with an emergency device
that allows the doors to be locked when there is
no current.
Proceed as follows:
❒ insert the metal insert of the ignition key into
housing A fig. 70;
❒ turn the key clockwise and then remove it from
housing A. The door lock knob can be realigned (only when the
battery charge has been restored) as follows:
❒
press the
button on the key;
❒ press thebutton on the dashboard to
lock/unlock the doors;
❒ open a front door by inserting the key into the
door catch;
❒ operate the internal door handle.
IMPORTANT If the child lock device was engaged
and the previously described locking procedure
carried out, operating the internal handle will not
open the door but will only realign the door lock
knobs. To open the door, the outside handle must be
used. The door central locking/unlocking button
is not disabled by the engagement of the
emergency lock.
IMPORTANT If the battery is disconnected or the
protection fuse blows, the door opening/closing
mechanism must be initialised as follows:
❒ close all the doors;
❒ press button
on the key or button
for
locking/unlocking the doors on the dashboard;
❒ press button
on the key or button
for
locking/unlocking the doors on the dashboard.
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