check engine FIAT BRAVO 2015 2.G Owners Manual

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).

SPEEDOMETER
Shows the car speed (speedometer).
REV COUNTER
This indicates the engine rpm.
When the engine is idling, the rev counter may
indicate a gradual or sudden increase of the speed.
This behaviour is standard as it takes place during the
activation of the climate control system or the fan.
It should not be considered as a fault. In these cases,
a slow change in revs is used to protect the battery
charge.
IMPORTANT The electronic injection control system
gradually shuts off the flow of fuel when the engine
is “over-revving” resulting in a gradual loss of engine
power.FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
This shows the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Warning light A fig. 3 comes on to indicate that
approximately 8-10 litres of fuel are left in the tank.
Etank emptyFtank full (see the instructions provided in the
"Refuelling the car" paragraph in this chapter).
Do not travel with the fuel tank almost empty: any
gaps in fuel delivery could damage the catalytic
converter.
IMPORTANT The needle will point to E and warning
light A fig. 3 will flash to indicate a fault in the
system. Contact a Fiat Dealership to have the system
checked.fig. 3
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ALARM(for versions/markets, where provided)
The alarm, in addition to all the remote control
functions described previously, is controlled by the
receiver located under the dashboard near the
fuse box.
ALARM ACTIVATION
The alarm intervenes in the following instances:
❒when a door, the bonnet or the tailgate is opened
illegally (perimeter protection);
❒ when the ignition system is started up (ignition key
turned to MAR-ON);
❒ cutting of the battery leads;
❒ movement inside the passenger compartment
(volume sensing protection);
❒ anomalous lifting/tilting of the vehicle.
Depending on the market, the activation of the alarm
causes the activation of the siren and the direction
indicators (for about 26 seconds). Alarm tripping and
the number of cycles depend on the sales market.
There is a maximum number of acoustic/visual cycles.
When this is reached the system returns to normal
operation.
The volume sensing and anti-lift protection can be
excluded by adjusting the dedicated control on
the front roof light (see “Volume sensing/Anti-lift
protection”). IMPORTANT The engine stop function is guaranteed
by the Fiat CODE which is automatically activated
when the key is extracted from the ignition switch.
TURNING THE ALARM ON
With the doors, bonnet and tailgate closed and the
ignition key either turned to STOP or removed,
point the key with remote control towards the
vehicle and press and release button
.
Excluding some markets, the system produces an
acoustic signal (beep) and enables door locking.
The switching on of the alarm is preceded by a
self-diagnosis stage: if a fault is detected, the system
emits a new acoustic signal together with the display
of a message (see “Warning lights and messages”
chapter).
In this case switch off the alarm by pressing
, check
that all the doors, bonnet and tailgate are closed
correctly; then switch the alarm back on by pressing
the
button.
If a door, the bonnet and the tailgate are not
properly shut, they will be excluded from the check
by the alarm system.
If the alarm emits an acoustic signal even when the
doors, bonnet and tailgate are correctly closed, a
failure has occurred in system operation. Go to a Fiat
Dealership.
IMPORTANT The alarm does not come on when the
central locking is activated using the metal insert in
the key.
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IGNITION SWITCHThe key can be turned to 3 different positionsfig. 13:
❒STOP: engine off, key can be removed, steering
column locked. Some electrical devices (e.g. radio,
central door locking system, electronic alarm,
etc.) are enabled.
❒ MAR-ON: driving position. All electrical devices
are enabled.
❒ AVV: engine start-up.
The ignition switch is fitted with a safety system that
requires the ignition key to be turned back to STOP
if the engine does not start, before the starting
operation can be repeated.
WARNING
If the ignition switch is tampered with
(e.g. attempted theft), have it checked
over by a Fiat Dealership before driving again.WARNING
Always remove the key when you leave
your car to prevent someone from
accidentally operating the controls. Remember
to engage the handbrake. If the car is parked on
uphill slope, engage the first gear; if the car is
facing downhill, engage the reverse gear. Never
leave children unattended in the car. STEERING LOCK
Engagement
When at STOP, remove the key and turn the steering
wheel until it locks.
Disengagement
Move the steering wheel slightly as you turn the
ignition key to MAR-ON.
IMPORTANT In some parking conditions (e.g.:
wheels turned) the effort required to move the
steering wheel and disengage the steering lock may
be increased.
fig. 13
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Set date (Setting the date)
Using this function it is possible to update the date
(day - month - year).
Proceed as follows to start the update:
❒briefly press the SET button: the “year” will flash
on the display;
❒ press the
or
button to make the adjustment;
❒ briefly press the SET button: the “month” will flash
on the display;
❒ press the
or
button to make the adjustment;
❒ briefly press the SET button: the “day” will flash on
the display;
❒ press the buttonor
for setting.
IMPORTANT The setting will increase or decrease
by one unit each time the button
or
is pressed.
Hold down the button to increase/decrease the
setting rapidly and automatically. Complete the
adjustment with single presses of the button when
you approach the desired value.
Briefly press the MODE button to return to the
menu screen or hold the button down to return to
the standard screen without storing. First page (display of information on the main
screen)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This function allows you to choose the information
you would like to display on the main screen.
You can choose to display the date or the
turbocharger boost pressure.
To make your choice, proceed as follows:
❒
briefly press the MODE button: "First page" will
appear on the display;
❒ briefly press the MODE button again to display the
"Date" and "Engine info" options;
❒ press
or
to select the information you wish to
see on the main page of the display;
❒ press the MODE button briefly to return to the
menu screen or hold the button down to return
to the standard screen without storing.
When the key is turned to MAR-ON and the initial
check stage is over, the display will show the
information set previously via the “First page” menu
function.
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ADDITIONAL HEATER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This device warms up the passenger compartment
more quickly when it is very cold and the engine
coolant temperature is low.
The additional heater comes on automatically when
the engine is started, if knob A is turned to the
last red sector and the fan (knob C) is at least at the
first speed level.
The heater switches off automatically when the
required comfort conditions are achieved.
IMPORTANT The heater will not turn on if the
battery voltage is too low.SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
In winter, the climate control system must be turned
on at least once a month for about 10 minutes.
Before summer, have the system checked at a Fiat
Dealership.
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FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH
(as an alternative to the fuel cut-off system, for
versions/markets where provided)
It is located in the bottom, near the passenger side
pillar fig. 48. It is triggered in the event of an impact,
causing:
❒the fuel supply cut-off with the engine
consequently switching off;
❒ the automatic unlocking of the doors;
❒ the interior lights being switched on (for about 15
minutes).
The intervention of the switch is indicated by the
switching on of the
warning light on the
instrument panel or the
symbol on the display
(together with a message) (see “Warning lights and
messages” section). Carefully check the car for fuel leaks, for instance in
the engine compartment, under the car or near
the tank area.
If no fuel leaks are found and the car can be started
again, press button A to reactivate the fuel system
and the lights.
After a collision, turn the ignition key to STOP to
prevent the battery from running down.
WARNING
If, after a collision, you smell fuel or
notice leaks from the fuel supply system,
do not reset the switch to avoid fire risk.
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FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
(as an alternative to the fuel cut-off switch, for
versions/markets where provided)
It is triggered in the event of a collision, causing:
❒the fuel supply cut-off with the engine
consequently switching off;
❒ the automatic unlocking of the doors;
❒ the interior lights being switched on.
The intervention of the system is indicated by a
message shown on the display.
Carefully check the car for fuel leaks, for instance in
the engine compartment, under the car or near
the tank area.
After a collision, turn the ignition key to STOP to
prevent the battery from running down. The following procedure should be carried out to
restore the correct operation of the vehicle:
❒
turn the ignition key to the MAR-ON position;
❒ turn on the right direction indicator;
❒ turn off the right direction indicator;
❒ turn on the left direction indicator;
❒ turn off the left direction indicator;
❒ turn on the right direction indicator;
❒ turn off the right direction indicator;
❒ turn on the left direction indicator;
❒ turn off the left direction indicator;
❒ turn the ignition key to the OFF position;
❒ turn the ignition key to the MAR-ON position.
WARNING
If, after an impact , you smell fuel or
notice leaks from the fuel supply system,
do not reactivate the system to avoid the risk of
fire.
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Use both hands to lift the bonnet . Before
lifting, check that the windscreen wiper
arms are not raised from the windscreen,
that the car is stationary and that the handbrake
is engaged. CLOSING
Proceed as follows:
❒
hold the bonnet up with one hand and with the
other remove the stay C fig. 86 from the housing
D and fit it back in its locking device;
❒ lower the bonnet to approximately 20 centimetres
from the engine compartment and let it drop.
Make sure that the bonnet is completely closed
and not only fastened by the safety catch by trying
to open it. If it is not perfectly closed, do not try
to press the bonnet lid down but open it and
repeat the procedure.
If the bonnet is not closed properly, the warning light
or the symbol
switch on in the instrument
panel (together with the dedicated message on the
display) (see “Warning lights and messages” chapter).
IMPORTANT Always check that the bonnet is closed
correctly to avoid it opening while the car is
travelling.
WARNING
Perform these operations only when the
car is stationary.
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EOBD SYSTEMThe EOBD system (European On Board Diagnostic)
is a diagnosis system installed on the ECUs, which
detects and reports possible malfunctions in the
electronic systems that could worsen emissions.
The goal of the system is to:
❒monitor the system efficiency;
❒ indicate an increase in emissions due to vehicle
malfunction;
❒ indicate the need to replace components which
have deteriorated.
It also alerts the driver, by turning on the warning
light
on the instrument panel (together with
relevant message on the display), when these
components are damaged; it can also report any
system malfunctions (see "Warning lights and
messages" chapter).
Note The car also has a connector that can be
interfaced with appropriate tools, which makes it
possible to read the error codes stored in the
electronic control units together with a series of
specific parameters for engine operation and
diagnosis. This check can also be carried out by the
traffic police.
IMPORTANT After an operation at the Fiat
Dealership, aimed at solving malfunctions linked to
the EOBD system, some bench tests should be
made, along with road tests if necessary, for a
complete check of the system. The latter may also
require the car to cover a long distance.
WIRING FOR RADIO SYSTEM(for versions/markets, where provided)
The car may be equipped with a storage
compartment on the dashboard.
The radio must be installed in the place occupied by
the central storage compartment A fig. 90, where
you will find the wiring.
Press on the retaining devices under the central
storage compartment to extract the compartment.
WARNING
For connection to the radio system
set-up, contact a Fiat Dealership
to prevent any problem that could impair car
safety.
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