FIAT BRAVO 2008 2.G Owners Manual

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fig. 55
B
F0Q0730m
fig. 56F0Q0731m
Before starting to tow, turn
the ignition key to MAR and
then to STOP. Do not remove the
key. If the key is removed, the steer-
ing lock engages automatically re-
sulting in the impossibility to steer the
wheels.
WARNING
When towing, remember
that without the help of the
servobrake and power steering, a
greater effort is required on the ped-
al and steering wheel. Do not use
flexible cables for towing and avoid
jerks. During towing operations make
sure that fastening the joint to the car
does not damage the components in
contact with it. When towing the car,
you must comply with the specific
traffic regulations regarding the tow
ring and how to tow on the road.
WARNING
Do not start the engine
when towing the car.
WARNING
Before fitting the hook,
clean accurately its thread-
ed seat. Before starting to tow, make
sure to have tighten the hook.
WARNING
The front and rear tow hooks
must only be used for emer-
gency situations on the road.
The vehicle may be towed for
short distances when a dedicated de-
vice is used in compliance with the
Highway Code (rigid bar), in order to
move the vehicle on the road in prepa-
ration for towing by a tow truck Tow
hooks MUST NOT be used to tow ve-
hicles off the road or where there are
obstacles and/or for towing operations
using cables or other non-rigid devices.
Respecting the above conditions, tow-
ing must only take place with two ve-
hicles (one towing, the other towed)
travelling as far as possible in alignment
along the same centreline.
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SCHEDULED SERVICING ................................................ 192
SERVICE SCHEDULE........................................................... 193
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ............................................. 197
HEAVY-DUTY ...................................................................... 197
CHECKING FLUID LEVELS................................................ 198
AIR CLEANER/POLLEN FILTER ...................................... 204
BATTERY................................................................................ 204
WHEELS AND TYRES......................................................... 206
RUBBER HOSES.................................................................... 207
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WIPERS................... 207
BODYWORK........................................................................ 209
INTERIORS ............................................................................ 211
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IMPORTANT The Programmed Mainte-
nance coupons are specified by the Man-
ufacturer. The failure to have them car-
ried out may invalidate the warranty.
Scheduled Servicing is performed by all Fi-
at Dealership, at pre-established times.
If during each operation, in addition to the
ones programmed, the need arises for fur-
ther replacements or repairs, these may
be carried out only with the explicit agree-
ment of the Customer.IMPORTANT You are advised to contact
Fiat Dealership in the event of any minor
operating faults, without waiting for the
next service coupon.
If your car is used frequently for towing,
the interval between one service coupon
and the other must be reduced.SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance is essential for en-
suring long car life under the best condi-
tions.
This is why Fiat has programmed a series
of checks and maintenance operations
every 30.000 km or 35.000 km (1.6 Mul-
tijet and 2.0 Multijet versions).
It is however important to remember that
scheduled servicing does not completely
cover all the car’s requirements: also in
the initial period before 30.000 km or
35.000 km (1.6 Multijet and 2.0 Multijet
versions) service coupon and later, be-
tween one coupon and another, ordinary
care is still required such as for example
routine check and topping up the level of
fluids, tyre pressure check, etc...
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SERVICE SCHEDULE
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Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if necessary
Check lighting system operation (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard lights, luggage compartment lights, passenger
compartment lights, glove compartment lights, instrument
panel warning lights, etc.)
Check operation of windscreen wiper system and
adjust sprays if necessary
Check position/wear of front/rear windscreen wiper blades
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and
operation of pad wear indicator
Check conditions and wear of rear disc brake pads
Visually check that the following are in good condition
and intact: body exterior, under body protection,
pipe rigid and flexible sections (exhaust-fuel system-brakes),
rubber parts (gaiters, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check cleanliness of locks, bonnet, engine and boot,
clean and lubricate linkages
Check and top-up fluids (hydraulic brakes/clutch,
windscreen washer, battery, engine coolant, etc.)
Check and adjust handbrake lever travel
Check visually conditions of auxiliary drive belt/s
Visually check conditions of toothed timing belt
(1.4 16V, 1.4 T-JET,1.9 Multijet 8V versions)
Check tension and adjust auxiliary drive belt
(except for engines with automatic tensioners)
Check and adjust tappet clearance (1.9 Multijet 8V version)
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Thousands of km
Check exhaust emissions (petrol versions)
Check emissions/fumes (1.9 Multijet 8V - 1.9 Multijet 16V versions)
Check operation of engine control systems
(by means of test interface)
Replace accessory drive belt/s
Replace toothed timing belt (petrol versions) (*)
Replace toothed timing belt (1.9 Multijet 8Vversions) (*)
Replace toothed timing belt (1.9 Multijet 16Vversions) (*)
Replace spark plugs (petrol versions)
Replace fuel filter (1.9 Multijet 8V - 1.9 Multijet 16V versions)
Replace air filter cartridge (petrol versions)
Replace air filter cartridge (1.9 Multijet 8V - 1.9 Multijet 16V versions)
Replace engine oil and oil filter (petrol versions)
(or every 24 months)
Change engine oil and oil filter (
1.9 Multijet 8V - 1.9 Multijet 16V
versionswithout DPF) (or every 24 months)
Change engine oil and oil filter
(1.9 Multijet 8V - 1.9 Multijet 16V versionswith DPF) (**)
Change brake fluidr (or every 24 months)
Change pollen filter (or every 15 months)
(*) Irrespective of mileage, the timing drive belt must be replace every 4 years for heavy duty applications, cold climates, town use, long
periods idling) or at least every 5 years.
(**) The engine oil and oil filter should be changed depending on their actual condition, which is indicated by a warning light/message on the control panel or at
least every 2 years.
For 1.4 T-JET versions, in order to ensure correct operation and avoid significant damages to the engine, it is mandatory:
- to use spark plugs specifically certified for the T-JET engine only, of the same type and brand (see paragraph “Engine”);
- to replace the plugs as often as required by the Programmed Maintenance Plan;
- we recommend to refer to the Fiat Dealership.
If the car is used mainly on urban routes or if the yearly kilometres travelled are less than 10,000 km, the engine oil and filter must be changed every 12 months.
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1.6 Multijet and 2.0 Multijet VERSIONS
Thousands of km
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if necessary
Check lighting system operation (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard lights, luggage compartment lights, passenger compartment lights,
glove compartment lights, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check operation of windscreen wiper system and
adjust sprays if necessary
Check position/wear of front/rear windscreen wiper blades
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and operation
of pad wear indicator
Check conditions and wear of rear disc brake pads
Visually check that the following are in good condition
and intact: body exterior, under body protection,
pipe rigid and flexible sections (exhaust-fuel system-brakes),
rubber parts (gaiters, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check cleanliness of locks, bonnet, engine and boot,
clean and lubricate linkages
Check and top-up fluids (hydraulic brakes/clutch,
windscreen washer, battery, engine coolant, etc.)
Check and adjust handbrake lever travel
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Thousands of km
Check emissions/fumes
Check operation of engine control systems
(by means of test interface)
Replace accessory drive belt/s
Replace toothed timing belt (*)
Replace fuel filter
Replace air filter cartridge
Change engine oil and oil filter (versions without DPF)
(or every 24 months)
Change engine oil and oil filter (versions with DPF) (**)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Change pollen filter (or every 15 months)
(*) Irrespective of mileage, the timing drive belt must be replace every 4 years for heavy duty applications, cold climates, town
use, long periods idling) or at least every 5 years.
(**) The engine oil and oil filter should be changed depending on their actual condition, which is indicated by a warning light/mes-
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Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and top up if required:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions;
❒light system operation (headlights, di-
rection indicators, hazard lights, etc.);
❒windscreen wiper/washer operation
and windscreen/rear window blade
position/wear;
Every 3,000 km check and top up if re-
quired: engine oil level.
You are recommended to use FL Sele-
nia, products, designed and produced
specifically for Fiat cars (see table “Ca-
pacities” in section “Technical specifica-
tions”).
HEAVY-DUTY
Should prevailing use of the car be under
one of the following specially heavy con-
ditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short distances (less than 7-8 km) re-
peated and with external tempera-
tures below zero;
❒frequently idling engines or long dis-
tance low speed driving (e.g. door-to-
door deliveries) or in case of a long
term inactivity;
❒driving in the city;
carry out the following checks more fre-
quently than required in the Service
Schedule:
❒check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear;
❒check cleanness of locks, bonnet and
boot and lever cleanness and lubrica-
tion;
❒sight inspect the conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge and fluid level
(electrolyte) (only to be carried out by
skilled personnel or at Fiat Dealership
– see also paragraph “Battery” in this
section);
❒visual check on various drive belt con-
ditions;
❒check and replace pollen filter, if re-
quired;
❒check and replace air cleaner, if re-
quired.
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When topping up take care
not to confuse the various
types of fluids: they are all in-
compatible with one another
and could seriously damage the car.
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FLUID LEVELS
1 Engine oil - 2 Battery - 3 Brake fluid
4 Windscreen/rear window/headlight wash-
er fluid - 5 Engine coolant
F0Q0616mfig. 1 - 1.4 16V version
F0Q0024mfig. 2 - 1.4 T-JET version
Never smoke while working
in the engine compartment;
gas and inflammable vapours may be
present, with the risk of fire.
WARNING
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fig. 3 - 1.6 Multijet version
1 Engine oil - 2 Battery - 3 Brake fluid
4 Windscreen/rear window/headlight wash-
er fluid - 5 Engine coolant
F0Q0756m
F0Q0615mfig. 4 - 1.9 Multijet 8V version (for versions/markets where applicable)
1 Engine oil - 2 Battery - 3 Brake fluid
4 Windscreen/rear window/headlight wash-
er fluid - 5 Engine coolant
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