tow FIAT BRAVO 2008 2.G Owner's Manual

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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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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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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ROUTINE
MAINTENANCE
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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INDEX
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
1.4 16V
1205
510
1000
860
1715
1000
500
80
601.4 T-JET
150HP
1275
510
1000
860
1785
1300
500
80
60
1.6 Multijet
1320
510
1060
860
1830
1300
500
80
601.9 Multijet
16V
1360
510
1060
860
1870
1300
500
80
60 1.4 T-JET
120HP
1260
510
1000
860
1770
1300
500
80
601.9 Multijet
8V
1320
510
1060
860
1830
1300
500
80
602.0 Multijet
1360
510
1060
860
1870
1300
500
80
60
WEIGHTS
Weights (kg)
Kerb weight
(including all fluids, fuel tank
at 90% and with no optional)
Payload (*) including the driver:
Maximum admitted loads (**)
– front axle:
– rear axle:
– total:
Towable loads
– trailer with brakes:
– trailer without brakes:
Maximum load on roof (***):
Maximum load on tow hitch
(trailer with brakes):
(*) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload.
(**) Loads not to be exceeded. The driver is responsible for arranging the loads in the boot an/or on the roof so that they com-
ply with these limits.
(***) Lineaccessori Fiat roof rack, max capacity: 50 kg.
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INDEX
Spray nozzles ....................................... 207
Steering ................................................. 220
Steering column lock ......................... 19
Steering wheel ..................................... 40
Sun roof ................................................ 72
Sun visors ............................................. 71
Suspensions .......................................... 220
Symbols ................................................. 8
T.P.M.S. system................................... 96
Technical specifications .............. 220
Third brake light
(bulb replacement) .......................... 174
Towing the car .................................... 189
Towing trailers .................................... 137
Transmission ........................................ 219
Trip Computer .................................. 35
Tyres
– replacement ................................... 157
– snow tyres ..................................... 139
– standard tyres ............................... 223
– tyre marking .................................. 221
– pressure........................................... 224
Using the gearbox ............................. 134
Isofix child restraint system .............117
Warning lights and messages... 141
Weights ................................................ 227
Wheel geometry ................................. 221
Wheels and tyres .......................206-221
When needing to change a bulb ...... 167
Window washing ................................ 57
Windows (cleaning) ........................... 210 Reconfigurable Multifunction
display ................................................. 23
Remote control: ministerial
homologations .................................. 233
Right hand drive versions............ 235
Rim marking ......................................... 221
Roof rack/ski rack .............................. 84
Rubber hoses ....................................... 207
Safe lock device ................................. 14
S.B.R system ........................................ 108
Safety devices.................................. 105
Seat belts .............................................. 106
Seats ...................................................... 37
– cleaning ........................................... 211
– 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
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PROVISIONS FOR THE PROCESSING OF A VEHICLE
AT THE END OF ITS LIFE-CYCLE
For years now Fiat has been developing its global commitment towards the safeguarding and protection of the Environment through
the continuous improvement of its production processes and the making of increasingly more “eco friendly” products. With a view to
guaranteeing the best possible service to clients in full observance of environmental standards and in response to the obligations im-
posed by European Directive 2000/53/EC on end-of-life vehicles, Fiat offers its clients the possibility to hand in their vehicle* at the end
of its life span without additional costs.
The European Directive, in fact, provides for the take-back of the vehicle without the last holder or owner of the same incurring
expenses due to the fact that the market value of the vehicle is zero or negative. In particular, in almost all of the countries of the
European Union, up until 1st January 2007, take-back of the vehicle free of charge only applies to vehicles registered from 1 July 2002
on, while, from 2007 on, take-back will be carried out free of charge, independently of the year of registration, provided that the vehi-
cle still contains all its essential component parts (especially engine and body) and is free from additional waste materials.
Our contracted network of authorised treatment facilities has been carefully selected in order to provide a quality service to our cus-
tomers by de-polluting and recycling “End of Life Vehicles” to approved environmental standards. To find out the location of your
nearest authorised treatment facility, offering free of charge take-back, simply contact one of our dealers or refer to the Fiat web site
or call the toll free number 00800 3428 0000.
*
Passenger transportation vehicles to seat a max. of nine persons, having a total admissible weight of 3.5 t
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