2015 FIAT BRAVO maintenance

ASR SYSTEM
The ASR system can be deactivated by pressing the
ASR OFF button. The display will show a specific
message to warn the driver that the system is off; at
the same time, the button LED will turn on.
When you press the ASR OFF button again, the LED
will turn off and the display will show a dedicated
message to inform you that the system is on again.
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
The display shows the dedicated message when the
car exceeds the set speed limit.ENGAGEMENT OF SPORT FUNCTION
The S indication appears on the display when the
corresponding function is activated by pressing the
relevant control button on the dashboard.
If the button is pressed again the S indication goes
out.
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IN AN EMERGENCY
STARTING THE ENGINEContact a Fiat Dealership immediately if instrument
panel warning light
stays on constantly.
JUMP STARTING
If the battery is flat, the engine may be started using
an auxiliary battery with the same capacity or a
little higher than the flat one.
Proceed as follows to start the car:
❒ connect the positive terminals (sign + near the
terminal) of the two batteries with a jump lead
fig. 122 ❒
with a second lead, connect the negative terminal
– of the auxiliary battery to an earth point
on
the engine or the gearbox of the car to be started;
❒ start the engine;
❒ when the engine has been started, remove the
leads reversing the order above.
If after a few attempts the engine does not start, do
not persist but contact a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT Do not directly connect the negative
terminals of the two batteries: sparks could ignite
explosive gas released from the battery. If the
auxiliary battery is installed on another car, prevent
accidental contact between metallic parts of the two
cars.
Never use a fast batter y-charger to star t
the engine as this could damage the
electronic systems of your car, particularly
the ignition and fuel supply control units.
fig. 122
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WARNING
This procedure must be performed by
expert personnel because incorrect
actions could cause electrical discharge of
considerable intensity. Furthermore, battery
fluid is poisonous and corrosive: avoid contact
with skin and eyes. Keep naked flames and
lighted cigarettes away from the battery and do
not cause sparks.
BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine by pushing, towing or
coasting downhill.
IMPORTANT Remember that the brake servo and
electrical power steering system are not active until
the engine is started. A much greater effort will
therefore be required to use the brake pedal or turn
the steering wheel.
CHANGING A WHEELGENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
The car is equipped with the “Fix&Go Automatic
Kit”: see paragraph “Fix&Go Automatic Kit” for
instructions on how to use this device. As an
alternative to the “Fix&Go Automatic Kit” the car
may be equipped with a space-saver wheel: see
the instructions on the following pages for changing
the wheel.
WARNING
The space-saver wheel (for versions/
markets, where provided) is specific to
your car, do not use it on other models, or use
the space-saver wheel of other models on your
car.The space-saver wheel must only be used
in case of emergency. It must only be used
for the distance necessary to reach a service
point and the car speed must not exceed 80
km/h.The space-saver wheel has an orange
sticker that summarises the main cautions for
use and limitations. Never remove or cover
the sticker.The following information is
provided in four languages on the sticker:
"Important! For temporary use only! 80 km/h
max.! Replace with a standard wheel as soon as
possible. Never cover this indication". Never
apply a hub cap on a space-saver wheel.
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WARNING
Alert other drivers that the car is
stationary in compliance with local
regulations: hazard warning lights, warning
triangle, etc . Any passengers on board should
leave the car, especially if it is heavily laden.
Passengers should stay away from on-coming
traffic while the wheel is being changed. On hills
or uneven roads, use chocks or appropriate
objects to block the wheels of the car.WARNING
The car's driving characteristics will be
modified with the space-saver wheel
fitted. Avoid sudden starting or stopping, sharp
or fast turns.The total life of a space-saver
wheel is approximately 3000 km, after which it
must be replaced by another wheel of the
same type. Never install a traditional tyre on a
rim designed to be used as a space-saver wheel.
Have the tyre repaired and refitted as soon as
possible. Using two or more space-saver wheels
at the same time is forbidden. Do not grease the
threads of bolts before fitting them: they might
slip out .
WARNING
The jack provided is only intended to be
used for replacing wheels on the car
with which it is supplied, or on same-model
vehicles. Never use the jack for other purposes,
such as lifting other car models. Never use it
for repair operations under the car. Incorrectly
positioning the jack may cause the car to fall.
Do not use the jack for loads higher than the
one shown on its label. Never install snow
chains on the space-saver wheel; if a front tyre
(driving wheel) is punctured and you need to
use snow chains, use a standard wheel from the
rear axle and install the space-saver wheel on
the rear axle. In this way, with two normal drive
wheels, it is possible to use snow chains.WARNING
Fit the hub cap correctly to prevent it
from coming free in motion. Never
tamper with the inflating valve. Never introduce
tools of any kind between rim and tyre. Check
tyre and space-saver wheel pressures regularly,
referring to the values shown in the "Technical
data" chapter.
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JACK
Please note that:
❒the jack weight is 1.76 kg;
❒ the jack requires no adjustment;
❒ the jack cannot be repaired and in the event of a
fault it must be replaced by another original one;
❒ no tool other than its cranking device may be
fitted on the jack.
To change a wheel proceed as follows:
❒ stop the car in a position that is not dangerous for
on-coming traffic where you can change the wheel
safely. the ground must be flat and sufficiently
compact;
❒ turn the engine off and pull up the handbrake;
engage first gear or reverse; use handle A to
remove the rigid preformed cover B fig. 123; ❒
loosen fastener E fig. 124;
fig. 123
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fig. 124
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❒for versions equipped with the “Fix&Go
Automatic” kit, take the tool box from the luggage
compartment;

❒for versions equipped with space-saver wheel,
loosen fastener E fig. 124, take tool box F, position
it near the wheel to be changed and then take
space-saver wheel G;
❒ remove hub cap H fig. 125 (versions with steel
rims) or remove the hub cap (versions with alloy
rims);
❒ loosen the bolts of the wheel to be replaced by
about one turn with the wrench provided L
fig. 126; if you have alloy rims, rock the car to
make it easier to separate the rim from the wheel
hub;
❒ operate device M fig. 127 so as to extend the jack,
until groove N on the upper part of the jack fits
correctly into the lower profile P visible on the car
body next to the indication Q (at approx. 72 cm
from the centre of the front wheel or 75 cm from
the centre of the rear wheel); ❒
alert any bystander that the car is about to be
raised; all persons should be kept away from
the car and nobody must touch it until it has been
lowered;
fig. 125
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fig. 126
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fig. 127
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❒fit handle R fig. 127 to operate the jack and raise
the car until the wheel is a few centimetres above
the ground;
❒ fully loosen the fastening bolts and remove the
wheel.
❒ make sure the contact surfaces between
space-saver wheel and hub are clean so that the
fastening bolts will not come loose;
❒ fit the space-saver wheel aligning the openings S
fig. 128 with the corresponding centering pins T;
❒ using the wrench provided, tighten the four
fastening bolts;
❒ turn the jack handle R fig. 127 to lower the car and
remove the jack;
❒ use the wrench provided to fully tighten the bolts,
passing alternately from one bolt to the opposite
one, as per the numerical sequence illustrated
in fig. 129. REFITTING THE STANDARD WHEEL
Following the procedure described previously, raise
the car and remove the space-saver wheel.
Versions with steel rims
Proceed as follows:
❒
make sure the contact surfaces between standard
wheel and hub are clean so that the fastening
bolts will not come loose;
❒ fit the standard wheel aligning the openings S
fig. 128 with the corresponding centering pins T;
❒ using the wrench provided, tighten the fastening
bolts;
❒ lower the car and remove the jack;
❒ using the wrench provided, fully tighten the bolts
in the sequence shown in diagram fig. 129;
fig. 128
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fig. 129
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❒fit the hub cap so that the inflation valve can exit
through the special slot visible on the cap itself;
❒ pressure-fit the hub cap starting from the parts
nearest to the inflation valve and continue until
it is completely fitted.
IMPORTANT If it is not fitted properly, the hub cap
may detach itself when the car is running. Versions with alloy rims
Proceed as follows:
❒
tighten centering pin A fig. 130 in one of the fixing
bolt openings on the wheel hub;
❒ place the wheel on the pin and tighten the bolts
using the wrench provided. Bolt insertion is eased
by the use of the extension B provided;
❒ undo centering pin A and tighten the last fastening
bolt;
❒ lower the car and remove the jack;
❒ using the wrench provided, fully tighten the bolts
in the same sequence shown previously for the
space-saver wheel (see fig. 129);
❒ refit the hub cap.
fig. 130
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