2015 FIAT BRAVO maintenance schedule

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION!REFUELLING
Only use diesel fuel compliant with European
specification EN590. The use of other products
or mixtures may damage the engine beyond
repair and consequently invalidate the warranty.
STARTING THE ENGINEMake sure that the handbrake is engaged; place
the gear lever in neutral. Fully depress the clutch
pedal, without pressing the accelerator, then
turn the ignition key to the MAR-ON position
and wait for the
and
warning lights
to switch off; turn the ignition key to AVV and
release it as soon as the engine starts.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high
temperatures during operation. Do not park the
car on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other
flammable material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENTThe car is fitted with a system that allows
continuous diagnosis of the components related
to emissions to ensure increased respect for
the environment. ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the car, you decide to add
electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually
draining the battery), contact a Fiat Dealership.
They will calculate the overall electrical
requirement and check that the car’s electrical
system can support the required load.
CODE card
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Keep it in a safe place, not in the car. You should
have the electronic code shown on the CODE
card with you at all times.
SCHEDULED SERVICINGCorrect maintenance of the car is essential for
ensuring that it maintains its performance and its
safety features, its environmental friendliness
and low running costs for a long time to come.
THE OWNER MANUAL CONTAINS…… important information, advice and warnings
for correct use, driving safety and maintenance of
your car over time. Special attention must be
paid to the symbols provided
(personal safety)
(environmental protection)
(car integrity).

MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY “STANDARD”
SCREEN
The standard screen fig. 14 can display the following
information:A
Date
BPossible Dualdrive electric power steering
engagementC
Sport driving mode indication (for versions/
markets, where provided)
D
Time
EMilometer (display of distance travelled in
kilometres/miles)FPossible ice on the road indicationG
Outside temperature
H
Scheduled servicing interval
IHeadlight alignment position (only with dipped
headlights on)CONTROL BUTTONS
fig. 15:
to scroll through the screen and the
options upwards or to increase the value
displayed.
MODE:
press briefly to access the menu and/or go
to next screen or confirm the desired
selection. Hold down to go back to the
standard screen.
:to scroll through the screen and the options
downwards or to decrease the value displayed.
IMPORTANT The
and
buttons activate different
functions according to the following situations:
❒ within the menu, they allow you to scroll up and
down through the options;
❒ during settings operations, they increase or
decrease values.
fig. 14
F0Q3245
fig. 15
F0Q0643
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Button volume (adjusting the button volume) This function allows the volume of the acoustic signal that accompanies MODE,
and
button
presses to 8 levels To set the desired volume, proceed as follows:❒
press the MODE button briefly, making the display flash the previously set volume "level";
❒
press the
or
button to make the adjustment;
❒
press the MODE button briefly to return to themenu screen or hold the button down to returnto the standard screen without storing.
Seat belt buzzer (Buzzer activation for SBRindication) This function can be displayed only after a Fiat Dealership has deactivated the SBR system (see the“Safety” section in the “SBR system” paragraph). To reactivate this function, proceed as follows:❒
briefly press the MODE button, the display shows "Off" flashing. Press the
or
button and "On"
will appear;
❒
briefly press the MODE button to return to thesubmenu screen or hold the button down toreturn to the main menu screen without storing.
Service (Scheduled servicing)
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This function allows you to display the information about km/mileage intervals or, for versions/markets,where provided, time intervals for car servicing. To consult this information, proceed as follows:
❒
briefly press the MODE button: the display shows when servicing is due in km/mi or days (whereprovided) or mi or days (where provided)according to the previous setting (see paragraph"Units of measurement");
❒
briefly press the MODE button to go back to the menu screen or hold the button down to go backto the standard screen.
Note
The “Scheduled Servicing Plan” includes car
maintenance at fixed intervals (refer to the"Maintenance and care" chapter). This is displayedautomatically, with ignition key at MAR-ON, 2000km (or equivalent value in miles) before servicing or,where provided, 30 days before servicing. It is alsodisplayed each time the key is turned to MAR-ON or,for versions/markets, where provided, every 200 km(or equivalent value in miles). Below this thresholdservicing indications are more frequent. The displaywill be in km or miles according to the unit ofmeasurement set. When the following scheduledservicing is approaching, the word “Service” willappear on the display, followed by the number ofkilometres/miles or days (where provided) left, whenthe key is turned to MAR-ON. Go to a FiatDealership, where the "Scheduled Servicing Plan"operations will be performed and the message willbe reset. When the service interval is reached and for about 1000 km/600 mi or 30 days, a service due message isdisplayed.

WARNING
Depress the clutch pedal fully to change
gear correctly. It is therefore essential
that there is nothing under the pedals: make
sure the mats are lying flat and do not get
in the way of the pedals.
Do not drive with your hand resting on
the gear lever as the force exerted, even if
slight , could lead over time to premature
wear of the gearbox internal components.
SAVING FUELSome useful tips are given below for fuel saving and
reducing harmful emissions of CO
2and other
pollutants [nitrogen oxides, unburnt hydrocarbons,
Particulate Matter (PM) etc.].
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
The general factors that affect fuel consumption are
listed below.
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out in
accordance with the “Scheduled Servicing Plan”.
Tyres
Check the tyre pressures at least once every four
weeks: if the pressure is too low, consumption levels
increase as resistance to rolling is higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with an overloaded boot. The weight
of the car (especially when driving in town) and
its ride greatly affects consumption and stability.
Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from the roof
after use. These accessories lower aerodynamic
penetration and adversely affect consumption levels.
When transporting particularly large objects, use a
trailer if possible.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING
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Correct servicing is essential in guaranteeing a long life for the car under the best conditions. For this reason, Fiat has planned a series of checks and services at fixed distance intervals and, forversions/markets, where provided, at fixed timeintervals, as described in the Scheduled ServicingPlan. Regardless of the above, it is always necessary to carefully follow the instructions in the ScheduledServicing Plan (e.g. periodically check level of liquids,tyre pressure, etc.). Scheduled Servicing is offered by all Fiat Dealerships at fixed time or kilometres/miles intervals. If, duringeach operation, in addition to the ones scheduled,the need arises for further replacements or repairs,these may be carried out only with your explicit
agreement. If your car is used frequently for towing, the interval between one service operation andthe next should be reduced. IMPORTANT INFORMATION The Scheduled Servicing services are set out by the Manufacturer. Failure to have them carried outmay invalidate the warranty. It is advisable to inform a Fiat Dealership of any small operating irregularities without waiting for thefollowing servicing. For versions equipped with specific supply (e.g. LPG) and/or trim level, in addition to what is describedin the following Scheduled Servicing Plan, refer to therelevant additional items in the dedicatedsupplements.

SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN
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3
60
72
84
96
108
120
Thousands of km 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200Years
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Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary; check “Fix&Go Automatic” kit rechargeexpiry date (for versions/markets, where provided)
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Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction indicators, hazard warning lights, luggagecompartment, passenger compartment, glovecompartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
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Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (engine coolant, hydraulic clutch/brakes, windscreen washer,battery, etc.)
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Check exhaust emissions/smokiness
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Use the diagnosis socket to check supply/engine management system operation, emissions and, forversions/markets, where provided, engine oildegradation
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Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust,fuel system, brakes), rubber elements (boots,sleeves, bushes, etc.)
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Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear
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Check operation of windscreen wiper/washer system and adjust jets, if necessary
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The checks listed in the Scheduled Servicing Plan, after reaching 120,000 km/6 years, must be cyclically repeated starting from the first interval, thus following the same intervals as before.

CHECKING FLUID LEVELS
WARNING
Never smoke while working in the engine compartment : inflammable gases
and vapours may be present , constituting a firerisk.
WARNING
Be very careful when working in theengine compartment when the engine is
hot : you may get burned. Remember that thefan may start up if the engine is hot : this couldinjure you. Make sure that scarves, ties andother loose fitting garments do not get caughtup in moving parts.
When topping up, take care not to mix upthe various types of fluids: they are notcompatible with each other and could
seriously damage the car.
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HEAVY-DUTY USE OF THE CARIf the car is used mainly under one of the followingconditions: ❒
towing a trailer or caravan;
❒
dusty roads;
❒
short, repeated journeys (less than 7-8 km) at sub-zero outside temperatures;
❒
engine often idling or driving long distances at lowspeeds or long periods of idleness;
you need to perform the following inspections morefrequently than shown in the Scheduled ServicingPlan: ❒
check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
❒
check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks, cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;
❒
visually inspect conditions of: engine, gearbox,transmission, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuelsystem - brakes) and rubber elements (boots -sleeves - bushes - etc.);
❒
check battery charge and battery fluid level(electrolyte);
❒
visually inspect condition of the accessory drivebelts;
❒
check and, if necessary, change engine oil andreplace oil filter;
❒
check and, if necessary, replace pollen filter.

BRAKE FLUID
Check that the liquid is at the maximum level (the
fluid level in the reservoir must not exceed the MAX
mark).
If the fluid level in the tank is too low, undo reservoir
cap D (see previous pages) and add the fluid
described in the chapter "Technical Specifications".
NoteCarefully clean the cap of the reservoir and
the surrounding surface.
Take great care to ensure that impurities do not
enter the reservoir when the cap is opened.
For topping-up, always use a funnel with integrated
filter with mesh equal to or lower than 0.12 mm.
IMPORTANT Brake fluid is hygroscopic (i.e. it
absorbs moisture). For this reason, if the car is
mainly used in areas with a high degree of
atmospheric humidity, the fluid should be replaced at
more frequent intervals than specified in the
“Scheduled Servicing Plan”.
Prevent brake fluid, which is highly
corrosive, from coming into contact with
painted parts. Should it happen,
immediately wash with water.
WARNING
Brake fluid is poisonous and highly
corrosive. If contact accidentally occurs,
immediately wash the affected areas with
water and a neutral detergent , and then rinse
thoroughly with water. Call a doctor
immediately if swallowed.WARNING
The symbolon the container indicates
a synthetic brake fluid, which is
different from a mineral fluid. Using a
mineral-type fluid will damage the special
rubber seals of the braking system beyond
repair.
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