2015 FIAT BRAVO brake

WARNING
The ABS with which the car may be
equipped will not control the braking
system of the trailer. Particular caution is
required on slippery roads.WARNING
Never modify the braking system of the
car to control the trailer brake.The
trailer braking system must be fully
independent of the car ’s hydraulic system.
INSTALLING THE TOW HOOK
The towing device should be fastened to the
bodywork by specialised personnel according to any
additional and/or integrative information supplied
by the Manufacturer of the device. The towing device
must meet current regulations with reference to
Directive 94/20/EEC and subsequent amendments.
For any version the towing device used must be right
for the towable weight of the car on which it is to
be installed. IMPORTANT The use of auxiliary loads other than
external lights (electric brake, winch, etc.) must
be used with engine running.
For the electric connection a unified connector
should be used, which is generally placed on a special
bracket fastened to the towing device, and a special
ECU should be installed on the car to control the
trailer's exterior lights.
7 or 13-pole 12 V DC connections should be used
(CUNA/UNI and ISO/DIN Standards). Follow any
instructions provided by the car manufacturer and/or
the towing device manufacturer.
An electric brake or winch should be powered
directly by the battery through a cable with a
cross-section of no less than 2.5 mm
2.
IMPORTANT Electric brakes or other devices must
be used with engine running.
In addition to the electrical branches, the vehicle's
electrical system can be connected only to the supply
cable for an electric brake and to the cable for an
internal trailer light, though not more than 15 W. For
connections use the preset control unit with battery
cable no less than 2.5 mm
2.
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CAR INACTIVITYIf the car is to be left inactive for longer than a
month, the following precautions should be
observed:
❒park the car in covered, dry and if possible
well-ventilated premises and slightly open
the windows;
❒ engage a gear and disengage the handbrake;
❒ disconnect the negative battery terminal and check
charge (see paragraph “Battery - Charge and
electrolyte level check” in chapter “Maintenance
and care”);
❒ clean and protect the painted parts using
protective wax;
❒ clean and protect the shiny metal parts using
special compounds available commercially;
❒ sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber windscreen
and rear window wiper blades and lift them off the
glass; ❒
cover the car with a cloth or perforated plastic
sheet. Do not use sheets of non-perforated plastic
as they do not allow moisture on the car body
to evaporate;
❒ inflate tyres to +0.5 bar above the standard
specified pressure and check it at intervals;
❒ do not drain the engine cooling system.
IMPORTANT Where relevant, switch off the car
alarm with the remote control.
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WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGESGENERAL WARNINGS
Warning lights are accompanied by a specific message
and/or acoustic warning where provided by the
control panel. These indications areconcise and
precautionary and, as such, must not be
considered as exhaustive and/or an alternative to the
information contained in this Owner Handbook,
which you are advised to read carefully in all cases. In
the event of a failure indication, always refer to
the contents of this chapter.
IMPORTANT Failure indications displayed are divided
into two categories: very seriousandless serious
failures.
Very serious failures are indicated by a repeated
and prolonged warning "cycle".
Less serious failures are indicated by a shorter
warning "cycle".
The display cycle of both failure types can be stopped
by pressing the MODEbutton. The warning light
(or symbol in the display) will remain on until the
cause of the malfunction is eliminated.
BRAKE FLUID LOW (red) /
HANDBRAKE ENGAGED (red)
Turning the key to the MAR-ON position the
warning light switches on, but it should switch off
after a few seconds.
LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
The warning light switches on when the level of the
brake fluid in the reservoir falls below the minimum
level due to a possible leak in the circuit. On some
versions the display shows the dedicated message.
WARNING
If the
warning light switches on while
driving, stop immediately and contact
a Fiat Dealership.
HANDBRAKE APPLIED
The warning light turns on when the handbrake is
applied. If the car is moving the buzzer will also
sound.
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IMPORTANT If the warning light comes on when the
car is in motion, check that the handbrake is not
on.
BRAKE PAD WEAR (amber)
The warning light switches on if the front brake pads
are worn. In this case replace them as soon as
possible.
The display will show the dedicated message.
IMPORTANT Because the car is equipped with a
wear detection system only for the front brake pads,
when these are replaced the rear brake pads should
also be checked for wear.AIRBAG FAILURE (red)
Turning the key to the MAR-ON position the
warning light switches on, but it should switch off
after a few seconds. The warning light stays on
constantly if there is a failure in the airbag system.
WARNING
If when turning the key to MAR-ON the
warning lightdoes not turn on or
stays on whilst driving, a failure may have
occurred in the restraint systems. In this case
the airbags or pretensioners may not be
deployed in an impact or, in a lower number of
cases, they may be deployed accidentally.
Contact a Fiat Dealership immediately to have
the system checked.WARNING
A fault with the
warning light is
indicated by flashing of the
warning
light , which signals the deactivation of the
passenger side front airbag. In addition, the
airbag system automatically disables the
airbags on the passenger's side (both front and
side airbags for versions/markets, where
provided). In this case, the warning light
may
not indicate a fault in the restraint systems.
Before continuing, contact a Fiat Dealership
immediately to have the system checked.
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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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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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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
F0Q0732
fig. 124
F0Q0392
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❒for versions equipped with the “Fix&Go
Automatic” kit, take the tool box from the luggage
compartment;

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
F0Q0516
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