suspension FIAT BRAVO 2007 2.G Owners Manual

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SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
TYRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM
T.P.M.S.
(where provided)
The car can be equipped with the T.P.M.S.
(Tyre Pressure Monitoring System). This
system consists of a radio-frequency sen-
sor, installed on each wheel (on the rim
inside the tyre) that sends pressure infor-
mation to the control unit.
IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT
THE T.P.M.S. SYSTEM
Failure indications will not be stored and
therefore will not be displayed when turn-
ing the engine off and on again. If failure
persists, the control unit will send warn-
ing indications to the instrument panel on-
ly after a few seconds when the car is
moving.
Pay the utmost attention
when checking or inflating
tyres. Excessive pressure impairs road
holding, increases suspension and
wheel stress and causes abnormal
tyre wear.Tyre pressure should be
checked with tyres rested
and cold. Should it become necessary
for whatever reason to check pressure
with hot tyres, do not reduce pressure
although it is higher than the pre-
scribed value but repeat the check
when tyres are cold.
The T.P.M.S. system does not
exempt the driver to check
tyre and spare wheel pressure at reg-
ular intervals (see paragraph “Wheels”
in section “Car maintenance”).T.P.M.S. system cannot in-
dicate sudden tyre pressure
drops (e.g.: tyre burst). In this event,
brake the car cautiously and avoid
sudden steering.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
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CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
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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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
CAR
MAINTENANCE
WHEELS AND TYRES
Check the pressure of each tyre, includ-
ing the spare, every two weeks and before
long journeys. The pressure should be
checked with the tyre rested and cold.
For the correct tyre inflation pressure, see
“Wheels” in “Technical specifications”
section.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre
wearfig. 13:
A: normal pressure: tread evenly worn.
B: low pressure: tread particularly worn
at the edges.
C: high pressure: tread particularly worn
in the centre.
Tyres must be replaced when the tread
wears down to 1.6 mm. In any case, com-
ply with the laws in the country where the
car is being driven.IMPORTANT NOTES
❒ As far as possible, avoid sharp braking
and screech starts, etc. Be careful not
to hit the kerb, potholes or other ob-
stacles hard. Driving for long stretch-
es over bumpy roads can damage the
tyres;
❒ Periodically check that the tyres have
no cuts in the side wall, abnormal
swelling or irregular tyre wear. If any of
these occur, have the car seen to at a
Fiat Dealership;
❒avoid overloading the car when travel-
ling: this may cause serious damage to
the wheels and tyres;
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❒if a tyre is punctured, stop immediate-
ly and charge it to avoid damage to the
tyre, the rim, suspensions and steering
system;
❒ Tyres age even if they are not used
much. Cracks in the tread rubber are a
sign of ageing. In any case, if the tyres
have been on the car for over 6 years,
they should be checked by specialised
personnel, to see if they can still be
used. Also remember to check the
space-saver spare wheel;
❒ In the case of replacement, always fit
new tyres, avoiding those of dubious
origin;
❒ If a tyre is changed, also change the in-
flation valve;
❒To allow even wear between the front
and rear tyres, it is advisable to change
them over every 10-15 thousand kilo-
metres, keeping them on the same side
of the car so as to not reverse the di-
rection of rotation.
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MAINTENANCE
INDEX
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
IDENTIFICATION DATA ................................................... 214
ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS .............. 216
ENGINE .................................................................................... 217
FUEL FEED/IGNITION ........................................................ 218
TRANSMISSION .................................................................... 218
BRAKES ..................................................................................... 219
SUSPENSIONS......................................................................... 219
STEERING ................................................................................. 219
WHEELS .................................................................................... 220
DIMENSIONS .......................................................................... 224
PERFORMANCE ..................................................................... 225
WEIGHTS ................................................................................. 226
CAPACITIES ........................................................................... 227
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ............................................... 228
FUEL CONSUMPTION ........................................................ 230
CO
2EMISSIONS .................................................................... 231
RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL:
MINISTERIAL HOMOLOGATION .................................. 232
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CORRECT USE
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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
INDEX
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
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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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
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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