fuel FIAT BRAVO 2009 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 mto 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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INSTRUMENT PANELVersions with multifunction display
ASpeedometer (speed indicator)
BFuel level gauge with reserve warning
light
CEngine coolant temperature gauge and
excessive temperature warning light
DRev counter
EMultifunction display.
m
cWarning lights fitted on diesel
versions only
On diesel versions the rev
counter end scale value is 6000
rpm.
Sport versions with multifunction
display
ASpeedometer (speed indicator)
BFuel level gauge with reserve warning
light
CEngine coolant temperature gauge and
excessive temperature warning light
DRev counter
EMultifunction display.
m
cWarning lights fitted on diesel
versions only
On diesel versions the rev
counter end scale value is 6000
rpm.
F0Q0604m
F0Q0605m
fig. 3 fig. 2
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Versions with reconfigurable
multifunction display
ASpeedometer (speed indicator)
BFuel level gauge with reserve warning
light
CEngine coolant temperature gauge and
excessive temperature warning light
DRev counter
EReconfigurable multifunction display.
m
cWarning lights fitted on diesel
versions only
On diesel versions the rev
counter end scale value is 6000
rpm.F0Q0612m
fig. 4
F0Q0613m
fig. 5
Sport versions with reconfigurable
multifunction display
ASpeedometer (speed indicator)
BFuel level gauge with reserve warning
light
CEngine coolant temperature gauge and
excessive temperature warning light
DRev counter
EReconfigurable multifunction display.
m
cWarning lights fitted on diesel
versions only
On diesel versions the rev
counter end scale value is 6000
rpm.
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THE KEYS
CODE CARD
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Together with the keys you will receive
the CODE card fig. 7to be presented to
Fiat Dealership when requesting additional
keys.
IMPORTANT In order to ensure perfect
efficiency of the electronic devices con-
tained inside the keys, they should never
be exposed to direct sunlight.KEY WITHOUT REMOTE
CONTROL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The key is fitted with a metal insert
A-fig. 8, operating:
❒the ignition switch
❒doors and tailgate locks
❒the fuel lid locking/unlocking (on ver-
sions featuring fuel filler cap with lock)
❒the safe lock device (only disengage-
ment - for versions/markets, where
provided) All the keys and the CODE
card must be handed over to
the new owner when selling
the car.
fig. 7F0Q0001mfig. 8F0Q0034m
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KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL
The key is fitted with a metal insert
A-fig. 9, operating:
❒the ignition switch
❒doors and tailgate locks
❒the fuel lid locking/unlocking
❒the safe lock device (only disengage-
ment - for versions/markets, where
provided)
To open/close the metal insert, press but-
ton BButton
Ëfor remote unlocking of doors
and tailgate.
Button
Áfor remote locking of doors and
tailgate.
Button
Rfor remote opening of the tail-
gate. Button Bfor power-assisted open-
ing of the metal insert A.
If locking button
Áis inadver-
tently pressed from the pas-
senger compartment, when
getting out of the car only the doors
being used will unlock; the tailgate will
stay locked. To realign the system,
press again the locking/unlocking but-
tons
Á/Ë.
Button B-fig. 9 should only
be pressed when the key is
away from the body, in particular
from the eyes and from objects that
can be spoilt (e.g. clothes). Make sure
the key can never be touched by oth-
ers, especially children, who may in-
advertently press the button.
WARNING
fig. 9F0Q0255m
Opening the doors and the tailgate
Briefly press button
Ëfor remote un-
locking of doors and tailgate and simulta-
neous alarm (for versions/markets, where
provided) deactivation, timed switching on
of the internal ceiling lights and double
flashing of direction indicators (for ver-
sions/markets, where provided).
Press button
Ëfor more than 2 seconds
to open the windows.
Doors will be unlocked automatically if the
fuel inertial cut-off switch comes into op-
eration.
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INSTRUMENTS
Instrument background color and type
may vary according to the version.
SPEEDOMETER fig. 17
It shows the car speed.
DASHBOARD LIGHTING
ADJUSTMENT (Brightness sensor)
(versions Sport with reconfigurable
multifunction display)
The versions Sport with reconfigurable
multifunction Display are provided with
a brightness sensor (located inside the
tachometer), able to detect the environ-
ment light conditions and, depending on
the measurement, to adjust the operat-
ing mode of the dashboard.
The instrument operates as follows:
❒in “daylight” mode, the display can be
set on 8 different levels, the dashboard
graphics are turned off and all the in-
dexes are fully lighted and cannot be
adjusted;
❒in “night” mode, the display, the graph-
ics and the indexes can be set on 8 dif-
ferent levels. The brightness of the bi-
zone automatic climate control system
display and of the car radio display is
accordingly adjusted.REV. COUNTER fig. 18
Rev counter shows engine rpm.
On diesel versions the rev counter end
scale value is 6000 rpm.
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 pow-
er.
When the engine is idling, the rev counter
may indicate a gradual or sudden speed in-
crease. This is normal as it takes place dur-
ing normal operation, for example when
activating the climate control system or
the fan. In particular a slow change in the
speed preserves the battery charge.
fig. 18F0Q0607mfig. 17F0Q0606m
The brightness level depends on the set-
tings previously set by means of the Setup
Menu of the reconfigurable multifunctional
display (see “Dimmer” at paragraph “Re-
configurable multifunctional display”).
When travelling, the graphics lighting may
turn on if the lighting in the passenger
compartment changes from “daylight” to
“night” condition (e.g. when entering a
tunnel).
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If the needle reaches the red
area, stop the engine immedi-
ately and contact a Fiat Deal-
ership.fig. 19F0Q0608m
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
This shows the temperature of the engine
coolant fluid and begins working when the
fluid temperature exceeds approx. 50°C.
Under normal conditions, the needle
should move to different positions of the
scale according to the conditions of use
of the car.
C- Low engine coolant temperature.
H- High engine coolant temperature.The turning on of the warning light B-fig.
19(together with the message shown on
the display) indicates that the coolant flu-
id temperature is too high; in this case,
stop the engine and contact a Fiat Deal-
ership. FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
This shows the amount of fuel left in the
fuel tank.
The reserve warning light A-fig. 19turns
on to indicate that approx. 8-10 litres of
fuel are left in the tank.
E- tank empty.
F- tank full (see contents of “At the filling
station” paragraph in this chapter).
Do not travel with the tank almost emp-
ty because the catalytic converter could
become damaged.
IMPORTANT The needle sets to Ewith
warning light Aflashing to indicate that the
system is failing. In this event contact Fiat
Dealership to have the system checked.
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If the distance unit set is “km” the fuel con-
sumption unit will be displayed in km/l or
l/100km.
If set unit is “mi” the display will show fu-
el consumption in “mpg”.
– press button
Õor Ôto select the re-
quired level;
– if selecting “Temperature”: pressing but-
ton MODEbriefly, the display will show
“°C” or “°F” according to previous set-
ting;
– press button
Õor Ôto select the re-
quired level;
After setting, briefly press button MODE
to go back to the submenu screen or
press the button for long to go back to the
main menu screen without storing set-
tings.
– press again button MODEfor long to
go back to the standard screen or to the
main menu according to the current menu
level.Language (Selecting the language)
Display messages can be shown (after set-
ting) in different languages: Italian, German,
English, Spanish, French, Portuguese and
Dutch.
To set the required language proceed as
follows:
– briefly press button MODE: the previ-
ously set “language” will flash on the dis-
play;
– press button Õor Ôto select the re-
quired level;
– briefly press button MODEto go back
to the menu screen or press the button
for long to go back to the standard screen
without storing settings.Buzzer volume
(Setting the buzzer volume)
With this function the volume of the
buzzer accompanying any failure/warning
indication can be adjusted according to 8
levels.
To adjust the volume proceed as follows:
– briefly press button MODE: the previ-
ously set volume “level” will flash on the
display;
– press button Õor Ôfor setting;
– briefly press button MODEto go back
to the menu screen or press the button
for long to go back to the standard screen
without storing settings.
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Cornerning light
(activation/deactivation of
“Cornering lights”)
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
This function makes it possible to acti-
vate/deactivate the “Cornering lights” (see
the description in the “Exterior lights”
paragraph).
Proceed as follows to activate/deactivate
the lights (ON/OFF):
– press the MODEbutton briefly, the dis-
play will show On or Off flashing depend-
ing on the previous setting;
– press the
Õor Ôbutton to make the
selection;
– press the MODEbutton briefly to re-
turn to the menu screen or press the but-
ton for longer to return to the standard
screen without memorizing.
Exit Menu
This is the last function that closes the cir-
cular setting cycle listed in the initial menu
screen.
Briefly press button MODEto go back to
the standard screen without storing set-
tings.
Press button
Ôto return to the first menu
option (Speed Beep).
TRIP COMPUTER
General features
The “Trip computer” displays information
(with ignition key at MAR), relating to the
operating status of the car. This function
comprises two separate and independent
trips: “Trip A” and “Trip B” concerning
the “complete mission” of the car (jour-
ney).
Both functions are resettable (reset - start
of new mission).
“Trip A” shall be used to display the fig-
ures relating to:
– Range
– Trip distance
– Average consumption
– Instant consumption
– Average speed
– Travel time (driving time).“Trip B” displays the figures relating to:
– Trip distance B
– Average consumption B
– Average speed B
– Travel time B (driving time).
Note“Trip B” function can be excluded
(see paragraph “Trip B On/Off”). “Range”
and “Instant consumption” cannot be re-
set.
Values displayed
Range
This value shows the distance in km (or
mi) that the car can still cover before
needing fuel, assuming that driving condi-
tions are kept unvaried. The display will
show “----” in the following cases:
– value lower than 50 km (or 30 mi)
– car left parked with engine running for
long.
IMPORTANT The variation of the auton-
omy value can be influenced by different
factors: driving style (see what is described
in paragraph “Driving style” in the chap-
ter “Start-up and driving”), type of route
(highways, urban, mountain, etc…), use
conditions of the car (load transported,
tire pressure, etc…). What was described
previously must be taken in consideration
when planning a trip.
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fig. 56F0Q0670m
Light timing when getting out of the car
After removing the key from the ignition
switch, the ceiling lights will turn on as fol-
lows:
❒within 2 minutes from turning the en-
gine off for about 10 seconds;
❒when opening one of the side doors for
about 3 minutes;
❒when closing one of the doors for
about 10 seconds.
❒when fuel cut-off switch is activated,
they stay on for about 15 minutes, and
then go off automatically.
Timing will stop automatically when lock-
ing the doors (unless the fuel cut-off
switch has been activated).
fig. 57F0Q0740m
REAR CEILING LIGHT
Versions without sunroof fig. 56
These versions are equipped with two
rear ceiling lights.
To turn these lights on/off press at the
point shown by the arrow (mark +on the
ceiling light lens).
When the front ceiling light is on, also the
rear ceiling lights will come on.Versions with sunroof fig. 57
These versions are equipped with only
one ceiling light.
To turn this light on/off press at the point
shown by the arrow (mark +on the ceil-
ing light lens).
When the front ceiling light is on, also the
rear ceiling light will come on.
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