snow chains FIAT BRAVO 2007 2.G Owners Manual

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When using the spare wheel,
the ASR system is excluded
and the warning light
áon the in-
strument panel turns on glowing
steadily (together with the message
on the display) (see section “Warn-
ing lights and messages”).
WARNING
FAILURE INDICATIONS
In the event of malfunctioning, the ASR
system is automatically disconnected and
the warning light
áwill turn on with fixed
light on the instrument panel (together
with the message on the display) (see sec-
tion “Warning lights and messages”). In
this case contact Fiat Dealership as soon
as possible.
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
When travelling ASR can be switched off
and on again by pressing switch ASR OFF
set on the dashboard next to the steer-
ing wheel fig. 101.
When the ASR is switched off this is
shown by the lighting up of the led on the
switch (and by the relevant message on
the display) (see section “Warning lights
and messages”).
If the ASR is switched off when travelling,
it will turn on again automatically the next
time the engine is started.
When travelling on snowy roads with
snow chains, it may be helpful to turn the
ASR off: in fact, in these conditions, slip-
ping of the driving wheels when moving off
makes it possible to obtain better drive.MSR system (engine braking
torque control)
The car is fitted with a special system, in-
tegral with the ASR system, that in case of
sudden gear shifting, cuts in providing
torque to the engine thus preventing ex-
cessive driving wheel drive that, specially
in poor grip conditions, can lead to loss of
stability.
fig. 101F0Q0694m
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ENGINE STARTING ............................................................ 130
PARKING .................................................................................. 133
USING THE GEARBOX ....................................................... 134
CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS ................................. 135
TOWING TRAILERS ............................................................. 137
SNOW TYRES ......................................................................... 139
SNOW CHAINS ..................................................................... 139
CAR INACTIVITY ................................................................. 140
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SNOW TYRES
Use snow tyres of the same size as the
normal tyres provided with the car.
Fiat Dealership will be happy to provide
advice concerning the most suitable type
of tyre for the customer’s requirements.
For the type of tyre to be used, inflation
pressures and the specifications of snow
tyres, follow the instructions given in para-
graph “Wheels” in section “Technical
specifications”.
The winter features of these tyres are re-
duced considerably when the tread depth
is below 4 mm. In this case, they should
be replaced.Due to the snow tyre features, under nor-
mal conditions of use or on long motor-
way journeys, the performance of these
tyres is lower than that of normal tyres. It
is therefore necessary to limit their use to
the purposes for which they are certified.
IMPORTANT When snow tyres are used
with a max speed index below the one
that can be reached by the car (increased
by 5%), place a notice in the passenger’s
compartment, plainly in the driver’s view
which states the max permissible speed of
the snow tyres (as per EC Directive).
All four tyres should be the same (brand
and track) to ensure greater safety when
driving and braking and better driveability.
Remember that it is inappropriate to
change the direction of rotation of tyres.
The max speed for snow
tyres with “Q” marking is
160 km/h; 190 km/h for tyres with “T”
marking and 210 km/h for tyres with
H marking. The Road Traffic Code
speed limits must however be always
strictly observed.
WARNING
SNOW CHAINS
Use of snow chains should be in compli-
ance with local regulations.
Snow chains should only be applied to the
driving wheels (front wheels).
Check the tension of the chains after the
first few metres have been driven. Use
snow chains with reduced size: for 195/65
R15” and 205/55 R16” tyres use snow
chains with reduced size with max pro-
trusion beyond the tyre profile of 9 mm.
IMPORTANT Snow chains cannot be fit-
ted to the space-saver spare wheel. So, if
a front wheel is punctured and chains are
needed, a rear wheel should be fitted to
the front of the car and the spare wheel
should be fitted to the rear.
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Keep your speed down
when snow chains are
fitted. Do not exceed
50 Km/h. Avoid potholes, steps
and pavements and avoid also to drive
for long distances on roads not covered
with snow to prevent damaging the car
and the roadbed.
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This way with two normal drive wheels,
snow chains can be fitted to them to solve
an emergency.
IMPORTANT Snow chains may not be
used on tyres type 225/45 R17 91V and
225/40 R18 92V since interference can be
generated with the surrounding compo-
nents.CAR INACTIVITY
If the car is to be left inactive for longer
than a month, the following precautions
should be noted:
❒ park the car in covered, dry and if pos-
sible well-ventilated premises;
❒ engage a gear;
❒ check that the handbrake is not en-
gaged;
❒disconnect the battery negative termi-
nal;
❒ clean and protect the painted parts us-
ing protective wax;
❒clean and protect the shiny metal parts
using special compounds readily avail-
able.
❒sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber
windscreen and rear window wiper
blades and lift them off the glass;
❒ slightly open the windows;
❒ cover the car with a cloth or perforat-
ed plastic sheet. Do not use sheets of
non-perforated plastic as they do not
allow moisture on the car body to
evaporate;
❒inflate tyres to +0,5 bar above the nor-
mal specified pressure and check it at
intervals;
❒ do not drain the engine cooling system.
IMPORTANT Where relevant, switch off
the car alarm with the remote control.
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The jack shall only be used
for changing wheels on the
car with which it is provided or on
cars of the same model. It must not
be used for other purposes such as for
instance raising cars of other models.
In no case should it be used for repairs
under the car. Incorrect positioning
of the jack may cause the jacked car
to fall. Do not use the jack for high-
er capacities than stated on its label.
Snow chains cannot be fitted to the
space-saver spare wheel. So, if a front
(drive) wheel is punctured and chains
are needed, a rear wheel should be
fitted to the front of the car and the
spare wheel should be fitted to the
rear. This way with two normal dri-
ve wheels, snow chains can be fitted
to them to solve an emergency.
WARNING
Fasten the wheel cap cor-
rectly to prevent the wheel
from coming free in motion. Never
tamper with the inflation valve. Nev-
er place tools between the rim and
tyre. Check and restore, if required,
the pressure of tyres and spare wheel
to the values given in section “Tech-
nical specifications”.
WARNING
When driving with a space-
saver spare wheel fitted, the
driving performance of the car
changes. Avoid accelerating or brak-
ing sharply, abrupt turns or fast cor-
nerings. The life of the spare wheel
is approx. 3000 Km, after this dis-
tance it should be replaced with an-
other of the same type. Never at-
tempt to fit a conventional tyre on a
rim designed for use as a space-saver
spare wheel. Have the punctured
wheel repaired and refitted as soon
as possible. Two or more space-saver
spare wheels should never be used to-
gether. Do not grease the threads of
bolts before installing them: they
might slip out.
WARNING
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1.4 16V
1.9 Multijet 8V
1.4 T-JET 150 HP
1.9 Multijet 16V
(❍) On versions equipped with 195/65 R15 and 205/55 R16 tyres, a normal sized tyre may be ordered as an alternative to the small spare
wheel.
(*) Tyres cannot be fitted with chains.
(**) The 205/55 R16 91H tyre has the same characteristics of the spare tyre: the texts and the warnings contained in the paragraph “If a tyre
is punctured” are referred to the 205/55 R16 91H tyre.
IMPORTANT The use of 225/40 R18 92V tyres requires specific technical measures to be adopted. For this reason, this tyre may only be
ordered at the time of vehicle purchase. Do not install this tyre after vehicle purchase!
VERSIONS RIMS TYRESSPACE-SAVER SPARE WHEEL
(where provided)
Standard tyres Snow tyres Rim Tyre
6J x 15 ET 31.5 195/65 R15 91H 195/65 R15 91T (M+S)
(❍)(❍)
7J x 16 ET 31 205/55 R16 91H 205/55 R16 91T (M+S)
7J x 17 ET 31 225/45 R17 91V (*) 225/45 R17 91T (M+S) 7J x 16 ET 31 205/55 R16 91H (**)
6J x 15 ET 31.5 195/65 R15 91H 195/65 R15 91T (M+S)
(❍)(❍)
7J x 16 ET 31 205/55 R16 91H 205/55 R16 91T (M+S)
7J x 17 ET 31 225/45 R17 91V (*) 225/45 R17 91T (M+S)
7
1/2J x 18 ET 35 225/40 R18 92V (*) 225/40 R18 92T (M+S)7J x 16 ET 31 205/55 R16 91H (**)
6J x 15 ET 31.5 195/65 R15 91V 195/65 R15 91T (M+S)
(❍)(❍)
7J x 16 ET 31 205/55 R16 91V 205/55 R16 91T (M+S)
7J x 17 ET 31 225/45 R17 91V (*) 225/45 R17 91T (M+S)
7
1/2J x 18 ET 35 225/40 R18 92V (*) 225/40 R18 92T (M+S)7J x 16 ET 31 205/55 R16 91H (**)
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Steering wheel ...................................... 40
Sun roof ................................................. 72
Sun visors .............................................. 71
Suspensions ........................................... 219
Symbols .................................................. 8
T.P.M.S. system .................................... 96
Technical specifications .............. 213
Third brake light
(bulb replacement) ........................... 174
Towing the car ..................................... 189
Towing trailers ..................................... 137
Transmission ........................................ 218
Trip Computer ................................... 35
Tyres
– replacement .................................... 157
– snow tyres ...................................... 139
– standard tyres ................................ 222
– tyre marking ................................... 220
– pressure ............................................ 223
Using the gearbox ............................. 134
Isofix child restraint system .............. 117
Warning lights and messages... 141
Weights ................................................. 226Wheel geometry ................................. 220
Wheels and tyres ....................... 204-220
When needing to change a bulb ...... 167
Window washing ................................. 57
Windows (cleaning) ............................ 210 Remote control: ministerial
homologations ................................... 232
Right hand drive versions............ 234
Rim marking .......................................... 221
Roof rack/ski rack ............................... 84
Rubber hoses ....................................... 205
Safe lock device .................................. 14
S.B.R system ......................................... 108
Safety devices................................... 105
Seat belts ............................................... 106
Seats ........................................................ 37
– cleaning ............................................ 210
– manual adjustment ........................ 37
– electrical adjustment .................... 38
– seat warming .................................. 38
Side lights
– activation ......................................... 55
– bulbs replacement ................ 171-172
Smart washing function ...................... 58
Snow chains .......................................... 139
Sound System ....................................... 92
Spark plugs ............................................ 217
Sport function ...................................... 95
Spray nozzles ........................................ 207
Steering .................................................. 219
Steering column lock .......................... 19
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