parking brake FIAT BRAVO 2007 2.G Owners Manual

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REFUELLING
Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95 conforming to the Eu-
ropean specification EN 228.
Diesel engines: only refuel with diesel fuel conforming to the European specification EN590. Using other products
or mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair and cause the forfeiture of the warranty cover for caused dam-
ages as a consequence.
ENGINE STARTING
Petrol engines: make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gearshift lever to neutral; fully depress the clutch
without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.
Diesel engines: turn the ignition key to MAR and wait for the warning lights
Y(or symbol on display) and m
to go off; turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
While working, the catalyst develops a very high temperature. Do not park the car over grass, dry leaves, pine nee-
dles or any other inflammable materials: risk of fire.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The car is fitted with a system that allows continuous diagnosis of the components correlated with emissions to en-
sure better respect for the environment.
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During the use of the space-
saver spare wheel, the ESP
system carries on working. However,
you must remind that the space-saver
spare wheel has dimensions smaller
than the standard tyre and therefore
its grip is reduced as to the other car
tyres.
WARNING
FAILURE INDICATIONS
System failure is indicated by the turning
on of warning light
áon the instrument
panel (together with the message on the
display) (see section “Warning lights and
messages”).
IMPORTANT The Hill Holder system is
not a parking brake. Never get out of the
car without engaging the handbrake,
switching the engine off and engaging the
first gear.
For correct operation of the
ESP and ASR systems, the
tyres must absolutely be of the same
brand and type on all wheels, in per-
fect conditions and, above all, of
type, brand and size specified.
WARNING
ASR SYSTEM
(Antislip Regulation)
It is an integral part of the ESP system, it
controls car drive and cuts in automati-
cally every time one or both driving
wheels slip.
According to slipping conditions, two dif-
ferent control systems are activated:
❒if the slipping involves both the driving
wheels, the ASR function intervenes re-
ducing the power transmitted by the
engine;
❒if the slipping involves only one driving
wheel, the ASR system cuts in auto-
matically braking the wheel that is slip-
ping.
The action of the ASR is particularly help-
ful in the following circumstances:
❒slipping of the inner wheel due to the
effect of dynamic load changes or ex-
cessive acceleration;
❒too much power transmitted to the
wheels also in relation to the conditions
of the road surface;
❒acceleration on slippery, snowy or
frozen surfaces;
❒in the case of loss of grip on a wet sur-
face (aquaplaning).Switching the ASR system on/off
The ASR system switches on automatically
each time the engine is started.
Switching on/off is indicated by the rele-
vant message on the display (see section
“Warning lights and messages”).
The performance of the sys-
tem, in terms of active safe-
ty should not induce the driver to take
pointless and unnecessary risks. The
style of driving must in any case al-
ways be adapted to the conditions of
the road surface, visibility and traffic.
Road safety is always the driver’s re-
sponsibility.
WARNING
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LIGHTS AND
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TECHNICAL
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INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
FAILURE INDICATIONS
In the event of sensor failures, when en-
gaging the reverse gear the driver is
warned by the turning on of warning light
èon the instrument panel or by symbol
t, together with the message on the dis-
play (see section “Warning lights and mes-
sages”).
GENERAL WARNINGS
When parking, take the utmost care to
obstacles set above or under the sensors.
Objects set close to the car front or rear
part, under certain circumstances are not
detected and could therefore cause dam-
ages to the car.
Parking sensors regular operation could
be affected by the following conditions:
❒Indications sent by the sensors can be
altered by dirt, snow or ice deposited
on the sensors or by multiple painting.
❒Sensors detect non-existing objects,
“echo disturbances” due to: car washing,
rain (with very strong wind), hail, etc.
❒Indications sent by the sensors can al-
so be altered by ultrasound systems
(e.g.: truck pneumatic brakes or pneu-
matic hammers) set nearby the car.
❒Parking sensors performance can also
be affected by sensor position; for ex-
ample changes to the car set-up due to
shock-absorber wear, suspensions,
changing tyres, loading the car too
much, implementing special tuning to
lower the car.
❒Presence of obstacles at the upper side
of the car not be detected since the sys-
tem detects obstacles that could knock
into the lower side of the car. SENSOR DETECTION RANGE
Sensors enable the system to monitor the
front part (versions with 8 sensors) and
the rear part of the car.
Actually their position covers the central
and side areas of the front and rear part
of the car.
An obstacle positioned at central area is
detected at a distance less than 0.9 m
(front) and 1.40 m (rear).
An obstacle positioned at side area is de-
tected at a distance less than 0.6 m.
OPERATION WITH TRAILER
Parking sensor operation is deactivated
automatically when the trailer electric ca-
ble plug is fitted into the car tow hook
socket.
Sensors are reactivated when removing
the trailer cable plug.
IMPORTANT If you wish to leave the
tow-hook fitted without a trailer attached,
contact your Fiat Dealership to update the
system because the tow-hook will be de-
tected as an obstacle by the central sen-
sors.
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CORRECT USE
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PARKING
Proceed as follows:
❒ Stop the engine and engage the hand-
brake;
❒Engage a gear (first if the car is faced up-
hill or reverse if it is faced downhill) and
leave the wheels steered.
Block the wheels with a wedge or a stone
if the car is parked on a steep slope. Do
not leave the ignition key at MARto pre-
vent draining the battery. Always remove
the key when you leave the car.HANDBRAKE
The handbrake lever is located between
the two front seats.
Pull the handbrake lever upwards until the
car cannot be moved.
Four or five clicks are generally enough
when the car is on level ground while nine
or ten may be required if the car is on a
steep slope or laden.
IMPORTANT If this is not the case, con-
tact Fiat Dealership to have the handbrake
adjusted.
In cars fitted with front armrest, lift the
latter so that it does not hinder the hand-
brake engaging procedure.When the handbrake lever is pulled up
and the ignition key is at MAR, the in-
strument panel warning light
xwill turn
on.
To release the handbrake:
❒slightly lift the handbrake and press re-
lease button A-fig. 1;
❒keep button Apressed and lower the
lever. Warning light xwill turn off.
Press the brake pedal when carrying out
this operation to prevent the car from
moving accidentally.
fig. 1F0Q0628m
Never leave children unat-
tended in the car. Always re-
move the ignition key when leaving
the car and take it out with you.
WARNING
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SUSPENSIONS
1.4 16V- 1.4 T-JET 150 HP - 1.9 Multijet 8V- 1.9 Multijet 16V
Front
RearMcPherson independent wheels
Interconnected wheels with twisting axle
BRAKES
1.4 16V- 1.4 T-JET 150 HP - 1.9 Multijet 8V- 1.9 Multijet 16V
Service brakes:
– front
– rear
Parking brake
IMPORTANT Water, ice and antifreeze salt on roads may deposit on the brake discs thus reducing braking efficiency
at first braking.
STEERING
1.4 16V- 1.4 T-JET 150 HP - 1.9 Multijet 8V- 1.9 Multijet 16V
Type
Minimum steering cycle mDisc, self-ventilating
Disc
Controlled by hand lever, it works on the rear brakes
Rack and pinion with electric power steering
10.4 (11.0 with 18” alloy wheel option)
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If an exterior light burns out ............ 170
If the battery is flat .............................. 188
Ignition switch ...................................... 19
In an emergency ............................. 155
Installation of electric/electronic
devices ................................................. 93
Instrument panel ................................. 6
Instruments ............................................ 20
Interior fittings ..................................... 67
Interior lights ........................................ 175
Interiors ................................................. 210
Jacking the car ..................................... 189
Jump starting ......................................... 156
Keys ..................................................... 10
Load limiters ....................................... 109
Main beam headlights ....................... 55
Manual climate control system ........ 46
MSR system .......................................... 90
Multifunction display ........................... 22
Number plate lights
(bulb replacement) ........................... 174
Oddment compartments ................. 68
Paint ...................................................... 209
Parking ................................................... 133
Parking lights ......................................... 55
Parking sensors .................................... 99
Performance ......................................... 225
Power windows ................................... 77
Pretensioners ....................................... 109
Protecting the environment ............. 103
Quick tyre repair
Kit Fix & Go automatic .......... 163
Radio transmitters
and cellular telephones ................... 93
Rain sensor ........................................... 58
Rear fog lights ...................................... 65
Rear view mirrors ............................... 41
Rear window washer
– activation ......................................... 60
– blades ............................................... 206
– nozzles ............................................. 207
Rear window wiper
– activation ........................................ 57
– blades ............................................... 206
– nozzles ............................................. 207
Reconfigurable Multifunction
display .................................................. 23 Follow me home device .................... 56
Front/rear armrest ........................ 67-68
Fuel consumption ................................ 230
Fuel cut-off switch ................................ 66
Fuel feed/Ignition ................................. 218
Fuel filler cap ........................................ 103
Fuse replacement ................................ 178
Glass holder/
oddment compartment .................... 70
Glove box light
(bulb replacement) ........................... 177
Handbrake ........................................... 133
Hazard lights ......................................... 65
Head restraints .................................... 39
Headlight washer ................................. 60
Headlights .............................................. 85
Heating and ventilation ....................... 44
Heating and ventilation ...................... 44
Heating/climate control system ....... 42
Hill Holder system .............................. 88
Identification codes ............................ 216
Identification data ................................ 214
If a fuse blows ....................................... 178
If a tyre is punctured .......................... 157
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LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
DASHBOARD
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SAFETY
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CORRECT USE
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IN AN
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TECHNICAL
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