2015 FIAT BRAVO ESP

Acceleration
Accelerating violently severely affects consumption
and emissions: acceleration should be gradual and
should not exceed the maximum torque.
USAGE CONDITIONS
The main usage conditions that negatively affect fuel
consumption are listed below.
Cold starting
Short journeys and frequent cold starts do not allow
the engine to reach optimum operating temperature.
This results in a significant increase in consumption
levels (from +15 to +30% on the urban cycle) and
emissions.
Traffic and road conditions
Rather high consumption levels are linked to
situations with heavy traffic, for instance when
travelling in queues with frequent use of the lower
gears or in cities with many traffic lights. Winding
mountain roads and rough road surfaces also
adversely affect consumption.
Traffic hold-ups
During prolonged hold-ups (e.g. level crossings) the
engine should be switched off.
TOWING TRAILERSIMPORTANT NOTES
For towing caravans or trailers the car must be fitted
with a certified tow hook and an adequate electric
system. Installation should be carried out by
specialised personnel who will issue the required
papers for travelling on roads.
Install any specific and/or additional rear view mirrors
as specified by the Highway Code.
Remember that when towing a trailer, steep hills are
harder to climb, braking distances increase and
overtaking takes longer depending on the overall
weight.
Engage a low gear when driving downhill, rather than
constantly using the brake.
The weight the trailer exerts on the car tow hook
reduces the car's loading capacity by the same
amount. To make sure that the maximum towable
weight is not exceeded (given in the car registration
document) account should be taken of the fully
laden trailer, including accessories and luggage.
Respect the speed limits specific to each country for
vehicles towing trailers.
In any case, the maximum speed must not exceed 80
km/h.
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ESP SYSTEM/HILL HOLDER
FAILURE (amber)
ESP system
Turning the key to the MAR-ON position the
warning light switches on, but it should switch off
after a few seconds.
If the warning light does not go off or stays on
together with the LED on the ASR button when
travelling, contact a Fiat Dealership.
On some versions, the display shows the dedicated
message.
Flashing of the warning light while driving indicates
the intervention of the ESP system.
Hill Holder failure
It is indicated by the
warning light switching on.
On some versions, the display shows the dedicated
message.
GLOW PLUG PREHEATING/GLOW
PLUG PREHEATING FAILURE
(MultiJet versions - amber)
GLOW PLUG PREHEATING
The warning light switches on when the key is turned
to MAR-ON and switches off when the plugs have
reached the preset temperature. Start the engine as
soon as the warning light switches off.
IMPORTANT At moderate or high ambient
temperatures the warning light may stay on for an
extremely short time.
GLOW PLUG PREHEATING FAILURE
The warning light flashes if there is a fault in the
preheating system. Contact a Fiat Dealership to have
the fault fixed as soon as possible.The display will
show the dedicated message.
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IMPORTANT Do not continue driving with one or
more flat tyres as handling may be compromised.
Stop the car, avoiding harsh braking and steering
manoeuvres. Replace the wheel immediately with the
space-saver wheel (for versions/markets, where
provided) or carry out a repair using the dedicated
kit (see “Changing a wheel” in the "In an emergency"
chapter) and contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
Check tyre pressure
This warning light switches on in the instrument
panel to indicate that the tyre pressure is below the
value recommended to guarantee long tyre life
and low fuel consumption. It may also indicate a slow
loss of pressure.
Should two or more tyres be flat, the display will
show the indications corresponding to each tyre in
sequence.
Restore correct tyre pressures as soon as possible
(see “Cold tyre pressures” in the “Technical
specifications” chapter).Tyre pressure unsuitable for speed
Should you need to travel at a speed higher than 160
km/h, inflate the tyres to the pressures specified in
“Tyre pressures” paragraph.
If the TPMS system (for versions/markets where
provided) detects that the pressure of one or more
tyres is unsuitable for the current speed, the warning
light will turn on (together with the message on
the display) (see “Tyre pressure low” in this chapter)
and it will stay on until the car slows down to a
speed below the preset threshold.
IMPORTANT In this case slow down immediately
since tyre overheating could impair tyre performance
and life beyond repair, and even make the tyre to
blow-out.
WARNING
Particularly strong radio frequency
interference may cause the TPMS to
function incorrectly.This condition is indicated
to the driver by a message (for versions/markets
where provided).The message will disappear
automatically as soon as the interference ceases
to affect the system.
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EXTERNAL LIGHT FAILURE
(amber)
The warning light switches on when a fault is
detected on one of the following lights:
❒ side lights
❒ brake (stop) lights or corresponding fuse (see the
description provided for this symbol
).
❒ rear fog lights
❒ direction indicators
❒ number plate lights.
The failure relating to these lights could be: one or
more blown bulbs, a blown protection fuse or a
break in the electrical connection.
The display will show the dedicated message.
REAR FOG LIGHTS (amber)
The warning light switches on when the rear fog
lights are activated.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS (green)
The warning light comes on when the front fog lights
are turned on.LEFT-HAND DIRECTION
INDICATOR (green) (intermittent)
The warning light comes on when the direction
indicator control stalk is moved downwards
or, together with the right-hand direction indicator,
when the hazard warning light button is pressed.RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION
INDICATOR (green) (intermittent)
The warning light switches on when the direction
indicator control stalk is moved upwards or, together
with the left direction indicator, when the hazard
warning light button is pressed.
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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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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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❒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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CHANGING A BULBGENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
❒Before changing a bulb check the contacts for
oxidation;
❒ Burnt bulbs must be replaced by others of the
same type and power;
❒ after replacing a headlight bulb, always check its
alignment;
❒ when a light is not working, check that the
corresponding fuse is intact before changing a bulb.
For the location of fuses, refer to the paragraph
“If a fuse blows” in this section;
WARNING
Modifications or repairs to the electric
system that are not carried out properly
or do not take the system technical
specifications into account can cause
malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.WARNING
Halogen bulbs contain pressurised gas,
in the case of breakage they may burst .
Halogen bulbs must be handled holding
the metallic part only.Touching the
transparent part of the bulb with your
fingers may reduce the intensity of the emitted
light and even reduce the lifespan of the bulb. In
case of accidental contact , wipe the bulb with
a cloth moistened with alcohol and let the bulb
dr y.If possible, we recommend have bulbs
replaced by a Fiat Dealership.The correct
operation and aiming of the outer lights
are absolutely essential for the safety of the car
and of compliance with law.Due to the high supply voltage, gas
discharge bulbs (Bi-Xenon) (for versions/
markets, where provided) must only be
replaced by a specialist technician: danger of
death! Contact a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT When the weather is cold or damp or
after heavy rain or washing, the surface of headlights
or rear lights, may steam up and/or form drops of
condensation on the inside. This is a natural
phenomenon due to the difference in temperature
and humidity between the inside and the outside
of the glass which does not indicate a fault and does
not compromise the normal operation of lighting
devices. The mist disappears quickly when the lights
are turned on, starting from the centre of the
diffuser, extending progressively towards the edges.
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