FIAT BRAVO 2007 2.G Owners Manual

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BUZZER WARNINGS
The driver is warned of the presence and
distance from the obstacle by the buzzers
installed in the passenger compartment:
❒in versions with 4 rear sensors, a
buzzer located in the front dashboard
area warns of the presence of rear ob-
stacles;
❒In versions with 8 rear sensors (4 front
and 4 rear) a front buzzer warns of the
presence of front obstacles and a
buzzer at the rear warns of the pres-
ence of rear obstacles. This feature
gives the driver a sense of directional-
ity (front/rear) about the presence of
obstacles.
When the reverse gear is engaged an in-
termittent acoustic signal is automatically
activated.
The acoustic signal:
❒becomes louder as the reduction of
distance between the car and the ob-
stacle decreases;
❒becomes continuous when the distance
between the car and the obstacle is less
that 30 cm and stops immediately if the
distance raises;
❒is constant if the distance is unvaried. If
this situation takes place for side sen-
sors, the signal is stopped after about
3 seconds to prevent sound indications
when performing manoeuvres near
walls.
For proper operation, the
parking sensors set on the
bumpers shall be clean from
mud, dirt, snow or ice. When
cleaning the sensors, take the utmost
care to prevent their damaging; do not
use therefore dry or rough clothes. Sen-
sors shall be washed with clean water
and car detergent, if required. In wash-
ing stations, clean sensors quickly keep-
ing the vapour jet/high pressure wash-
ing nozzles at 10 cm at least from the
sensors.
Any repainting of bumpers or
touch/up in sensor areas shall
be carried out at Fiat Dealer-
ship only. Improper painting
could impair the regular operation of
parking sensors.
Parking manoeuvres howev-
er are always under the dri-
ver’s responsibility that shall always
check the absence of people (special-
ly children) or animals in the ma-
noeuvre space. This system is just a
help for the driver but she/he shall nev-
er reduce attention during dangerous
manoeuvres even if performed at low
speed.
WARNING
When the obstacle is located at a distance
of less than 30 cm, the device emits a con-
tinuous sound. Depending on the position
of the obstacle (in front or behind) the
sound is emitted by the corresponding
acoustic indicators (front or rear). The ob-
stacle closest to the vehicle is indicated
in all cases.
The beep will stop immediately if the dis-
tance raises. Beep tone is constant if the
distance detected by central sensors is un-
varied. If this situation takes place for side
sensors, the signal is stopped after about
3 seconds to prevent sound indications
when performing manoeuvres near walls.
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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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The car must only be filled
with diesel fuel for motor ve-
hicles, in compliance with Eu-
ropean Specification EN590.
The use of other products or mixtures
may irreparably damage the engine
with invalidation of the warranty due
to the damage caused. In the event of
accidentally filling with another type
of fuel, do not start the engine and
empty the tank. If the engine has been
run even for only a very short time, in
addition to the tank, it is also necessary
to drain out the whole fuel circuit.DIESEL ENGINES
If the outside temperature is very low, the
diesel thickens due to the formation of
paraffins and could clog the diesel fuel fil-
ter.
In order to avoid these problems, differ-
ent types of diesel are distributed ac-
cording to the season: summer type, win-
ter type arctic type (mountains/cold ar-
eas).
If refuelling with diesel fuel not suitable for
the current temperature, mix diesel fuel
with TUTELA DIESEL ART additive in the
proportions stated on the can, putting first
the antifreeze in the tank and then the
diesel fuel.
Refuel with local diesel fuel if the car is
used/parked in the mountains or in cold
areas for a long period. In this event you
are recommended to keep an amount of
fuel higher than 50% in the tank.AT THE FILLING
STATION
PETROL ENGINES
Use only unleaded petrol.
To prevent errors, the diameter of the fu-
el tank filler is too small to introduce a lead
petrol pump filler.
Use petrol with a rated octane number
(R.O.N.) not lower than 95.
IMPORTANT An inefficient catalyst leads
to harmful exhaust emissions, thus con-
tributing to air pollution.
IMPORTANT Never use leaded petrol,
even in small amount or in an emergency,
as this would damage the catalyst beyond
repair.REFUELLING
To ensure full tank refuelling, carry out
two top-up operations once the delivery
gun has turned off twice. Avoid further
top-up operations which could cause faults
in the fuel system.
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FUEL FILLER CAP fig. 108
To carry out fuelling, open flap Aand un-
screw cap B: the cap is fitted with an an-
tiloss device Cwhich fastens it to the flap
so it cannot be mislaid.
The cap Bis fitted with key-lock: open the
lid A, then, turn the ignition key in the lock
and open the cap.
When refuelling, secure the cap to the de-
vice inside the lid as shown in the figure. IMPORTANT The sealing of the tank may
cause light pressurising in the tank. A lit-
tle breathing off, while slackening the cap,
is absolutely normal.
After refuelling, turn the cap clockwise un-
til it clicks, then turn the key clockwise,
remove it and close the flap.
fig. 108F0Q0695m
Keep naked flames or light-
ed cigarettes away from the
fuel filler hole as there is a danger of
fire. Do not bend too close to the hole
either so as not to breathe in harmful
vapours.
WARNING
PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT
The devices for curtailing petrol engine
emissions are the following:
❒three-way catalytic converter;
❒Lambda sensor;
❒fuel evaporation system.
In addition, do not let the engine run, even
for a test, with one or more spark plugs
disconnected.
The devices for curtailing diesel fuel en-
gine emissions are the following:
❒oxidising catalytic converter;
❒exhaust gas recirculation system
(E.G.R.);
❒Lambda sensors;
❒diesel particulate filter (DPF) (where
provided it is fitted instead of the Lamb-
da sensor).
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DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER
(DPF) (where provided)
The Diesel Particulate Filter is a mechan-
ical filter, integral with the exhaust system,
that physically traps particulate present
in the exhaust gases of Diesel engines.
The diesel particular filter has been adopt-
ed to eliminate almost totally particulates
in compliance with current / future law
regulations.
During normal use of the car, the engine
control unit records a set of data (e.g.:
travel time, type of route, temperatures,
etc.) and it will then calculate how much
particulates has been trapped by the filter.
During normal service the
catalyst and the diesel par-
ticulate filter (DPF) reach high tem-
peratures. Do not therefore park the
car over inflammable materials (grass,
dry leaves, pine needles, etc.): fire
hazard.
WARNING
Diesel Particulate Filter clogged
If the warning light hon the instru-
ment panel turns on (together with the
message on the display) refer to section
“Warning lights and messages”. Since this filter physically traps particulates,
it shall be cleaned (reclaimed) at regular
intervals by burning carbon particles. Re-
claiming procedure is controlled auto-
matically by the engine control unit ac-
cording to the filter conditions and the
conditions of use of the car.
During reclaiming the following phenom-
ena could take place: idling slight increase,
fan activation, slight smoke increase, high
exhaust temperatures. These situations
shall not be considered as faults and they
do not affect car performance and envi-
ronment.
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SEAT BELTS ............................................................................ 106
S.B.R. SYSTEM ........................................................................ 108
PRETENSIONERS ................................................................... 109
CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY....................................... 112
PRESETTING FOR MOUNTING THE
ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM ............................... 117
FRONT AIR BAGS ................................................................. 120
SIDE AIR BAGS (Side bag - Window bag) ...................... 123
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When the car is parked on a steep slope
the reel mechanism may block; this is nor-
mal. The reel mechanism prevents the
webbing coming out when it is jerked or
if the car brakes sharply, in a collision or
when cornering at high speed.
The rear seat is fitted with inertial seat
belts with three anchor points and reel for
side and central seats.
SEAT BELTS
USING THE SEAT BELTS
The belt should be worn keeping the chest
straight and rested against the seat back.
To fasten seat belts, take the tongue
A-fig. 1and insert it into the buckle B,
until hearing the locking click.
At removal, if it jams, let it rewind for a
short stretch, then pull it out again with-
out jerking.
To unfasten the seat belts, press button
C. Guide the seat belt with your hand
while it is rewinding, to prevent it from
twisting.
Through the reel, the belt automatically
adapts to the body of the passenger wear-
ing it, allowing freedom of movement.
Never press button C-fig. 1
when travelling.
WARNING
Rear seat belts shall be worn as shown in
fig. 2.
fig. 1F0Q0696mfig. 2F0Q0267m
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IMPORTANT When the seat back is cou-
pled properly, the “red band” B-fig. 3pre-
sent aside lever Adisappears. The “red
band” actually indicates improper seat
back coupling.
IMPORTANT Remember that in the
event of a violent collision, back seat pas-
sengers not wearing seat belts also rep-
resent a serious danger for the front seat
passengers.
fig. 3F0Q0683m
Make sure the seat back is
correctly hooked on both
sides (“red bands” B-fig. 3 not visible)
to prevent seat back being thrown
forwards and injuring passengers
should you brake sharply.
WARNING
IMPORTANT After putting the seats back
to their travelling position, restore the
seat belt position to make them ready for
use.
ADJUSTING THE FRONT SEAT
BELT HEIGHT
Four different adjustments in height are
provided.
To adjust, press button A-fig. 4and low-
er or raise the grip B.
Always adjust the height of the seat belt
to fit the person wearing it. This precau-
tion could greatly reduce the risk of injury
in case of collision.
Correct adjustment is obtained when the
belt passes half way between the end of
the shoulder and the neck.
fig. 4F0Q0697m
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Make the height adjustment
when the car is stationary.
WARNING
After adjustment, always
check that the slider is an-
chored in one of the positions pro-
vided. To do this, with the button A-
fig. 4 released, exert a further pres-
sure to allow the anchor device to
catch if release did not take place at
one of the preset position.
WARNING
S.B.R. SYSTEM
The car is fitted with the S.B.R. system
(Seat Belt Reminder), consisting of a
buzzer which, together with the turning
on of warning light
panel, warns the driver to fasten the seat
belt.
For permanent deactivation, contact Fiat
Dealership.With multifunction display, the S.B.R. sys-
tem can only be reset at Fiat Dealership.
With reconfigurable multifunction display,
the S.B.R. system can also be reset through
the set-up menu.
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PRETENSIONERS
To increase the efficiency of the front and
rear (where provided) seat belts, the car
is fitted with pretensioners. These devices,
in the event of violent front and side crash,
rewind the seat belts a few centimetres.
In this way they ensure that the seat belt
adheres perfectly to the wearer before the
restraining action begins. The seat belt
locks to indicate that the device has in-
tervened; the seat belt cannot be drawn
back up even when guiding it manually.
IMPORTANT To obtain the highest de-
gree of protection from the action of the
pretensioning device, wear the seat belt
keeping it firmly close to the chest and
pelvis.
Pretensioner activation may produce a
small amount of smoke. This smoke is in
no way toxic and presents no fire hazard.LOAD LIMITERS
To increase passenger’s safety, the front
and rear (where provided) seat belt reels
contain a load limiter which allows con-
trolled sag in such a way as to dose the
force acting on the shoulders during the
belt restraining action in case of front
crash.
The pretensioner can only
be used once. After a colli-
sion that has triggered it, have it re-
placed at a Fiat Dealership. Preten-
sioner validity is written on the label
located inside the lower oddment
compartment. Pretensioners should
be replaced at Fiat Dealership as this
date approaches.
WARNING
Operations which lead to
knocks, vibrations or localised
heating (over 100°C for a
maximum of 6 hours) in the
area around the pretensioners may
cause damage or trigger them. These
devices are not affected by vibrations
caused by irregularities of the road sur-
face or low obstacles such as kerbs, etc.
Contact a Fiat Dealership for any as-
sistance.The pretensioner does not require any
maintenance or greasing. Anything that
modifies its original conditions invalidates
its efficiency. If due to unusual natural
events (floods, seas storm, etc.) the device
has been affected by water and mud, it
must necessarily be replaced.
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