2015 FIAT BRAVO Owners Manual

❒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
F0Q0394
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
F0Q0396
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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At the end of operation
Proceed as follows:
❒arrange the space-saver wheel G fig. 131 in the
specific compartment in the luggage compartment;
❒ insert the partially open jack into container F
and force it slightly into its housing so that it does
not vibrate when the car is moving;
❒ put the tools back into their places in the
container;
❒ stow the container complete with tools on the
space-saver wheel and secure everything with
clamping device E;
❒ correctly reposition the rigid preformed cover in
the luggage compartment.
fig. 131
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FIX&GO Automatic KITThe Fix&Go Automatic kit is located in a special
container in the boot.
The kit includes fig. 132:
❒a cylinder A containing sealing fluid and fitted with:
filling tube B and adhesive label C with the wording
“max. 80 km/h” to be placed in a position clearly
visible for the driver (e.g. on the dashboard)
after repairing the tyre;
❒ an information leaflet fig. 133, providing
instructions for using the kit correctly. This
booklet should be given to the persons charged
with handling the tyre treated with this kit;
❒ a compressor D including a pressure gauge and
connections, found in the compartment;
❒ a pair of protective gloves located in the side
compartment of the compressor;
❒ adapters for inflating different elements.
WARNING
Give the booklet to the technicians who
will be handling the tyre that was
treated using the kit .
In the event of a puncture caused by
foreign bodies, the kit may be used to
repair tyres showing damages on the
track or shoulder up to max 4 mm diameter.
WARNING
Holes and damage on the tyre side walls
cannot be repaired. Do not use the kit
if the tyre was damaged as a result of being
used when underinflated.
fig. 132
F0Q0510
fig. 133
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WARNING
If the wheel rim has been damaged
(bent so as to cause air to leak), the tyre
may not be repaired. Do not remove foreign
bodies (screws or nails) from the tyre.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
The sealing fluid of the quick tyre repair kit is
effective with external temperatures of between
−20°C and +50°C.WARNING
Never operate the compressor for longer
than 20 consecutive minutes. Risk of
overheating.The kit is not suitable for definitive
repairs, so the repaired tyres may only be
used temporarily.
Dispose of the cylinder and the sealing
fluid properly. Have the sealing fluid and
the cylinder disposed of in compliance
with national and local regulations.
WARNING
The cylinder contains ethylene glycol
and latex: it may cause an allergic
reaction. It is harmful if swallowed. It is irritant
for the eyes in case of contact . May cause
irritation if inhaled or on contact . Avoid contact
with the eyes, skin and clothes. In the event of
contact , rinse immediately with plenty of water.
If ingested, do not induce vomiting. Rinse out
your mouth, drink large quantities of water and
seek immediate medical attention. Keep away
from children.The product must not be used
by asthmatics. Do not inhale the vapours during
insertion and suction. Call a doctor immediately
if allergic reactions are noted. Store the
cylinder in the specific compartment , away
from sources of heat .The sealing fluid has an
expiry date. Replace the cylinder containing
out-of-date sealing fluid.
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INFLATING PROCEDURE
WARNING
Wear the protective gloves provided
with the kit .
Proceed as follows:
❒ operate the handbrake. Unscrew the tyre valve
cap, take out the flexible filler pipe A fig. 134
and tighten the ring nut B on the tyre valve;
❒ make sure that switch E fig. 136 for the
compressor is in position 0 (off ), start the engine,
insert plug D fig. 135 into the cigar lighter socket
and switch on the compressor by placing switch
E fig. 136 in position I (on). Inflate the tyre to the
pressure specified in the "Cold tyre pressures"
paragraph in "Technical data" chapter. Check tyre
pressure on pressure gauge F fig. 136 with compressor off to obtain a more precise reading;
❒ if after 5 minutes it is still impossible to reach at
least 1.5 bar, disengage the compressor from the
valve and power socket, then move the car
forwards by approx. 10 metres in order to
distribute the sealing fluid inside the tyre evenly,
then repeat the inflation operation;
fig. 134
F0Q0513
fig. 135
F0Q0515
fig. 136
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❒if after this operation it is still impossible after 5
minutes to reach at least 1.8 bar, do not start
driving since the tyre is excessively damaged and
the kit cannot guarantee proper hold, contact
a Fiat Dealership.
❒ if reaching the tyre pressure specified in paragraph
“Inflation pressure” in chapter “Technical Data”,
start driving immediately;
❒ after having driven for about 10 minutes, stop and
recheck the tyre pressure; remember to apply the
handbrake;
❒ if, on the other hand, the pressure is at least 1.8
bar, restore the correct pressure (with the engine
running and the handbrake applied) and resume
driving;
❒ drive with the utmost care to the nearest Fiat
Dealership.
WARNING
Apply the adhesive label where it can be
easily seen by the driver as a reminder
that the tyre has been treated with the Fix&Go
Automatic kit . Drive carefully, particularly on
bends. Do not exceed 80 km/h. Do not
accelerate or brake suddenly.
WARNING
If the pressure has fallen below 1.8 bar,
do not drive any further: the Fix&Go
Automatic kit cannot guarantee proper hold
because the tyre is too damaged. Contact a Fiat
Dealership.WARNING
You must always indicate that the tyre
was repaired using the Fix&Go
Automatic kit . Give the booklet to the
technicians who will be handling the tyre that
was treated using the kit .
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