2015 FIAT BRAVO Owners Manual

SPEEDOMETER
Shows the car speed (speedometer).
REV COUNTER
This indicates the engine rpm.
When the engine is idling, the rev counter may
indicate a gradual or sudden increase of the speed.
This behaviour is standard as it takes place during the
activation of the climate control system or the fan.
It should not be considered as a fault. In these cases,
a slow change in revs is used to protect the battery
charge.
IMPORTANT The electronic injection control system
gradually shuts off the flow of fuel when the engine
is “over-revving” resulting in a gradual loss of engine
power.FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
This shows the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Warning light A fig. 3 comes on to indicate that
approximately 8-10 litres of fuel are left in the tank.
Etank emptyFtank full (see the instructions provided in the
"Refuelling the car" paragraph in this chapter).
Do not travel with the fuel tank almost empty: any
gaps in fuel delivery could damage the catalytic
converter.
IMPORTANT The needle will point to E and warning
light A fig. 3 will flash to indicate a fault in the
system. Contact a Fiat Dealership to have the system
checked.fig. 3
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ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR
This shows the temperature of the engine coolant
fluid and starts working when the fluid temperature
exceeds approx. 50°C.
Under normal conditions, the needle assumes
different positions within the scale depending on the
usage conditions.C
Low engine coolant temperature
H
High engine coolant temperature.
Warning light B fig. 3 may light up (and a message on
the display may appear on certain versions) to
indicate that the coolant fluid temperature is too
high; in this case, stop the engine and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
If the needle for the engine coolant
temperature reaches the red area, stop
the engine immediately and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
SYMBOLSSome car components have coloured labels whose
symbols indicate precautions to be observed when
using this component.
A plate summarising these symbols fig. 4 can be
found under the bonnet.
fig. 4
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THE FIAT CODE SYSTEMTo further protect your car from theft, it has been
fitted with an engine immobilising system. It is
automatically activated when the ignition key is
removed.
There is an electronic device in each key which can
identify the signal emitted, when the engine is
started, from an aerial built into the ignition switch.
The signal is the "password", different every time the
vehicle is started, through which the control unit
recognises the key and enables starting.
OPERATION
Each time the vehicle is started turning the ignition
key to MAR-ON, the Fiat CODE system control unit
sends an acknowledgement code to the engine
control unit to deactivate the immobiliser. The code
is sent only if the Fiat CODE system control unit
has acknowledged the code received from the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to STOP, the Fiat
CODE system deactivates the functions of the
engine management control unit.
If, during starting, the code is not correctly
recognised, the
warning light (or symbol on the
display) switches on in the instrument panel.
In this case, turn the key to STOP and then to
MAR-ON; if it is still locked, try again with the other
keys that come with the vehicle. Contact a Fiat
Dealership if you still cannot start the engine. IMPORTANT Each key has its own code which must
be stored by the system’s control unit. To have
new keys stored, up to a maximum number of eight
keys, contact a Fiat Dealership and be ready to
present all the keys you have in your possession, the
CODE card, a personal identity document and the
car ownership documents. The codes for keys not
presented during the storing procedure will be
deleted to ensure that any keys that are lost or
stolen cannot be used to start the engine.
warning light (or symbol on the display)
on whilst driving
❒ If the
warning light (or symbol in the display)
switches on, this means that the system is running
self-diagnosis (caused, for example, by a voltage
drop).
❒ If thewarning light (or symbol in the display)
stays on, contact a Fiat dealership.
The electronic components inside the key
may be damaged if the key is subjected
to strong shocks.
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THE KEYSCODE CARD
(for versions/markets, where provided)
A CODE card fig. 5 is provided together with the
vehicle keys. This should be presented to a Fiat
Dealership should you require any duplicate keys.
IMPORTANT In order to ensure complete efficiency
of the electronic devices inside the keys, they should
never be exposed to direct sunlight.
The ignition key and the CODE card must
be handed over to the new owner when
selling the car.KEY WITHOUT REMOTE CONTROL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The key is provided with a metal insert A fig. 6,
which operates:
❒
the ignition switch
❒ the door lock
❒ the fuel flap lock/release (on versions supplied with
a lockable plug)
❒ the safe lock device (deactivation only - for
versions/markets, where provided).
To request duplicates of the key, go to a Fiat
Dealership, taking an ID document and the car
ownership documents.
fig. 5
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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.
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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.
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REPLACING THE BATTERY IN THE KEY
WITH REMOTE CONTROL
To replace the battery, proceed as follows fig. 9:
❒press button A and open the metal insert B;
❒ turn screw C to
using a fine bit screwdriver;
❒ take out the battery case D and replace the
battery E making sure that polarities are correct;
❒ refit the battery case D inside the key and lock it
turning the screw C to
. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL REMOTE
CONTROLS
The system can recognise up to 8 remote controls.
Should a new remote control be necessary, contact a
Fiat Dealership, taking with you the CODE card, an
ID document and the car ownership documents.
Used batteries are harmful to the
environment .You can dispose of them
either in the correct containers as
specified by law or by taking them to a Fiat
Dealership, which will deal with their disposal.
REPLACING THE REMOTE CONTROL
COVER
Proceed as shown in figure fig. 10 to replace the
remove control cover.
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SAFE LOCK DEVICE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This safety device inhibits the operation of:
❒interior handles;
❒ door locking/unlocking button on the central trim
fig. 11;
thereby preventing the opening of the doors from
inside the passenger compartment if there has been
a break in attempt (e.g. a window has been broken).
The safe lock device therefore offers the best
possible protection against break-in attempts. We
recommend engaging it whenever the vehicle is
parked and left unattended.
fig. 10
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