2015 FIAT BRAVO battery replacement

AIR CLEANER/POLLEN
FILTER/DIESEL FILTERFor filter replacement, contact a Fiat Dealership.
BATTERYThe battery does not require the electrolyte to be
topped up with distilled water. A periodic check,
which can be carried out at a Fiat Dealership is,
however, necessary to check efficiency.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
If necessary, replace the battery with another of
equivalent quality and the same specifications as the
original. Follow the battery manufacturer’s
instructions for maintenance.
USEFUL ADVICE FOR EXTENDING THE
LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and make it last
longer, observe the following instructions:
❒when you park the car, ensure that the doors,
tailgate and bonnet are closed properly, to prevent
any roof lights from remaining on inside the
passenger's compartment;
❒ switch off the internal roof lights. The car is,
however, equipped with a system which switches
the interior lights off automatically;
❒ do not keep accessories (e.g. sound system, hazard
lights, etc.) switched on for a long time when the
engine is not running;
❒ before performing any operation on the electrical
system, disconnect the negative battery cable;
❒ completely tighten the battery terminals.
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IMPORTANT If the charge level remains under 50%
for a long time, the battery is damaged by sulphation,
reducing its capacity and efficiency at start-up.
The battery will also be more at risk of freezing (this
can happen as early as -10°C). Refer to the paragraph
"Car inactivity" in "Starting and driving" if the car is
left parked for a long time.
If, after buying the car, you wish to install electrical
accessories which require permanent electrical
supply (alarm, etc.) or accessories which influence
the electrical supply requirements, contact a Fiat
Dealership, whose qualified staff will evaluate the
overall electrical consumption.
WARNING
Battery fluid is poisonous and corrosive.
Avoid contact with the skin and eyes.
Keep open flames away from the battery and
do not use objects that might create sparks: risk
of explosion and fire.
WARNING
Using the battery with insufficient fluid
irreparably damages the battery and
may cause an explosion.
Incorrect installation of electrical and
electronic devices may cause severe
damage to your car. After purchasing your
car, if you wish to install any accessories
(anti-theft , car phone, etc .), contact a Fiat
Dealership, which will suggest the most
appropriate devices for your vehicle, and will,
most importantly, advise you if a higher capacity
battery needs to be installed.Batteries contain substances which are
very dangerous for the environment . For
battery replacement , contact a Fiat
Dealership.
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INDEX
A
BS (system) .............................. 89
Accessories purchased bythe owner ................................... 96Activation/Deactivation(CITY function) ......................... 97Activation of internal airrecirculation and enablement of AQSfunction (Air QualitySystem)........................................ 49Additional heater ............. 41-45-51 Adjustable side vents anddiffusers....................................... 37Air cleaner ................................... 212 Air distribution selection .......... 50Alarm ............................................. 14Anti-pinch safety device ............ 74Ashtray .......................................... 70 ASR (system) ............................... 93 Automatic dual zone climatecontrol system .......................... 46Automatic headlight sensor(dusk sensor) ............................. 54Automatic operation of theclimate control system (AUTO function) ...................... 47
Battery ........................................ 212– advice for extendinglifetime .................................... 212– replacement ........................... 212Battery (recharging) .................. 198 Bodywork– maintenance .......................... 220– protection againstatmospheric agents.............. 219– warranty ................................. 219Bonnet........................................... 85Brake Assist ................................. 91Brake fluid.................................... 210Brakes– specifications ......................... 231ulb replacement ............... 180-182Bulb replacement– exterior lights ....................... 177– interior lights......................... 184Bulbs– bulbs (replacement) ............. 174– general instructions ............. 174– types of bulbs ........................ 175
Capacities.................................... 242Car dimensions .......................... 239Cargo Box .................................... 85Carrying children safely ............ 116– child restraint systems ........ 124– "Isofix" child restraintsystem setup ......................... 122
Central diffusers ......................... 37Central locking ............................ 75Changing a wheel ....................... 162Checking fluid levels.................. 206Child lock device ........................ 75 Child restraint systems(compliance for use) ............... 121Cigar lighter ................................. 69Cleaning and maintenance– bodywork ............................... 219 – car interior............................. 222– engine compartment ........... 221– front headlights ..................... 221– Plastic and coated parts...... 223– seats ................................ 222-223– windows ................................. 221Climate control/heatingsystem ......................................... 36
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B

Fuel level gauge ........................... 5
Fuel supply ................................... 230
Fuse boxes (location)................ 188
Fuses– dashboard fuse box.............. 189
– engine compartment fuse box next to the battery ............
190-191
– fuse list.................................... 193
– luggage compartment fuse box .................................. 192
– replacing fuses ....................... 187G
Holder........................... 70
Glove compartment light
– bulb replacement.................. 186
H
andbrake .................................. 137
Hazard warning lights ................ 63
Headlight alignment corrector .................................... 88
Headlights ..................................... 88 – bulb replacement.................. 177
Headlight washers ...................... 58
Head restraints............................ 31
Heated rear window and door mirrors
demisting/defrosting ...... 40-44-48
Heating and ventilation ............. 39 Hill Holder (system) .................. 92
Identification data
– bodywork paint plate .......... 226
– chassis marking ..................... 226
– engine marking ...................... 226
– identification data plate ...... 225
Ignition switch ............................. 16
Initialisation procedure.............. 74
Installing electrical/electronic devices ... 96
Installing the tow hook............. 142
Interior fittings ............................ 66
Interiors (cleaning) .................... 222
Internal air recirculation activation................................ 41-44
Internal mirror............................. 34Jack ............................................... 164Key without remote
control ........................................ 8
Key with remote control .......... 9Light clusters
– rear light clusters (changing a bulb)................... 181
Lights off ....................................... 52
Load limiters ............................... 113 Luggage compartment ............... 80
– Extending ................................ 81
– Opening ................................... 80
– Securing your load ................ 84
Luggage compartment roof light
– bulb replacement.................. 186
M
ain beam headlights ............... 52
– bulb replacement.................. 179
Maintenance and care – Scheduled servicing.............. 202
– scheduled servicing plan ..... 203
Manual climate control system ......................................... 42
Menu items................................... 20
MSR system.................................. 93
MSR (system) ............................... 93
N
umber plate lights
– bulb replacement.................. 183
Parking......................................... 137
Parking lights ................................ 52
Parking sensors .......................... 103
Passenger compartment heating .................................... 40-43
Passenger front airbag .............. 127
Performance (top speed) ......... 240
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Pollen filter .................................. 212 Power socket ............................... 69Pretensioners .............................. 113Protecting the environment .... 109Rain sensor.................................. 56Raising the car ............................ 199 Rapid front windowdemisting/defrosting (MAX-DEF function) ............... 48Rear armrest ................................ 67 Rear diffuser................................. 38 Rear door emergencylocking device ............................ 76Rear fog light ......................... 63-182 Rear roof light ............................. 62– bulb replacement.................. 185Rear view mirrors ....................... 34 Rear window washernozzles........................................ 218Rear window washer/wiper ..... 57Rear window wiper– blade replacement ................ 217 – blades ...................................... 216Refuelling the car ....................... 107Replacing fuses............................ 187 Replacing the battery in thekey with remote control ......... 11
Replacing the remotecontrol cover ............................. 11Rev counter.................................. 5 Reverse light................................ 182Rims and tyres ............................ 233 Rims– wheels and tyres................... 214Roof lights .................................... 61 Roof rack/ski rack ....................... 87Safe lock (device) ....................... 12Safety– carrying children safely........ 116Saving fuel .................................... 139SBR system .................................. 112Scheduled Servicing Plan .......... 203Seat belts ..................................... 110– load limiters ........................... 113– maintenance .......................... 116– pretensioners ........................ 113Seats............................................... 30– Backrest angleadjustment .............................. 30– Height adjustment................. 30– Longitudinal adjustment ...... 30– Lumbar adjustment ............... 30Servicing and care
– heavy-duty use of the car ... 206– periodic checks ..................... 205Set temperature alignment(MONO function) .................... 50Setup menu (display) .................. 19 Side airbags (side bag -window bag).............................. 131Side bags ...................................... 131 Side lights...................................... 52– bulb replacement.................. 178Snow chains................................. 144Snow tyres................................... 143Spark plugs (type) ...................... 228Speedometer ............................... 5Starting the engine ............ 135-161Steering lock ................................ 16Steering system .......................... 232Steering wheel ............................. 33Storage compartments ......... 68-70Storing the car ............................ 145Sun roof ........................................ 72Sun visors ..................................... 71Suspension ................................... 231 Switching off the climatecontrol system .......................... 51Switching on the climatecontrol system .......................... 47
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