battery FIAT BRAVO 2008 2.G Owner's Guide

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FF0Q0618mfig. 5 - 1.9 Multijet 16V 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
fig. 5a - 2.0 Multijet version F0Q0782m
1 Engine oil - 2 Battery - 3 Brake fluid
4 Windscreen/rear window/headlight wash-
er fluid - 5 Engine coolant
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REPLACING THE BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with a gen-
uine spare part having the same specifi-
cations.
If a battery with different specifications is
fitted, the service intervals given in the
“Service schedule” in this section will no
longer be valid.
Refer to the instructions provided by the
battery manufacturer.
The liquid in the battery is
poisonous and corrosive.
Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Do
not bring naked flames or possible
sources of sparks near to the battery:
risk of fire and explosion.
WARNING
Running the battery with
low fluid level can damage
the battery beyond repair and could
also cause its explosion.
WARNING
Incorrect fitting of electrical
and electronic accessories can
seriously damage the car. If af-
ter buying the car, you want
to install electric accessories which re-
quire permanent electric supply
(alarm, free-hand phone kit, etc.) con-
tact Fiat Dealership whose qualified
personnel, in addition to suggesting the
most suitable devices, will evaluate the
overall electric absorption, checking
whether the car electric system is ca-
pable of withstanding the load re-
quired, or whether it should be inte-
grated with a more powerful battery.
Make sure that the highly cor-
rosive brake fluid does not drip
onto the paintwork; if it does,
wash it off immediately with
water.
Symbol π, on the container
indicates synthetic brake flu-
id, distinguishing it from the mineral
kind. Using mineral fluids irreversibly
damages the special braking system
rubber seals.
WARNING
Brake fluid is poisonous and
highly corrosive. In the event
of accidental contact, wash the parts
involved immediately with neutral
soap and water, then rinse thor-
oughly. Call the doctor immediately
if the fluid is swallowed.
WARNING
AIR CLEANER/
POLLEN FILTER
Air cleaner or pollen filter replacement
shall be carried out at Fiat Dealership.
BATTERY
The battery is of the “Limited mainte-
nance” type: under normal conditions of
use the electrolyte does not need topping
up with distilled water.
However, to make sure that it is in effi-
cient conditions at routine intervals have
it checked at Fiat Dealership only.
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Batteries contain substances
that are very harmful for the
environment. You are advised
to have the battery changed
at a Fiat Dealership, which is properly
equipped for disposing of used batter-
ies respecting nature and the law.
If the car is left inactive for
long periods at cold, remove
the battery and store it in a warm
place to prevent freezing.
WARNING
When working on the bat-
tery or near it, always wear
the proper goggles.
WARNING
USEFUL ADVICE
FOR LENGTHENING THE LIFE
OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and length-
en its life, observe the following indica-
tions:
❒ when you park the car, ensure the
doors, tailgate and bonnet are closed
properly;
❒ the ceiling lights must be off. The car
is however provided with an automat-
ic system for switching off internal
lights;
❒ do not keep accessories (e.g.: sound
system, hazard lights, etc.) switched on
for a long time when the engine is not
running;
❒ before performing any operation on the
electrical system, disconnect the bat-
tery negative cable;
❒ battery terminals shall always be per-
fectly tightened.Moreover, this might lead to a higher risk
of the battery electrolyte freezing (this
may even occur at –10°C). If the car is in-
active for a long period of time, refer to
“Car inactivity”, in section “Correct use
of the car”.
If after buying the car, you want to install
electric accessories which require per-
manent electric supply (alarm, etc.) con-
tact Fiat Dealership whose qualified per-
sonnel, in addition to suggesting the most
suitable devices, will evaluate the overall
electric absorption, checking whether the
car’s electric system is capable of with-
standing the load required, or whether it
should be integrated with a more power-
ful battery.
In fact, since these devices continue ab-
sorbing energy even when the ignition key
is off, they gradually run down the battery.
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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
Car maintenance ........................... 191
– scheduled servicing....................... 192
– service schedule ........................... 193
– heavy duty ...................................... 197
– routine maintenance .................... 197
Carrying children safely ..................... 112
Ceiling lights ......................................... 63
Central door locking system ............ 75
Checking fluid levels............................ 198
Child locks ........................................... 75
Cigar lighter ......................................... 69
CO
2 emissions .................................... 232
Code Card ........................................... 10
Containing running costs .................. 135
Controls ............................................... 65
Correct use of the car................. 129
Courtesy mirror light
(bulb replacement) .......................... 177
Cruise Control .................................. 61
Current outlet ..................................... 69
Dashboard .................................5-235
Dashboard and controls ............. 4
Daylight sensor ................................... 56Diesel particulate filter (DPF) .......... 104
Dimensions .......................................... 225
Dipped beam headlights .................... 55
Direction indicators
– activation ........................................ 55
– bulbs replacement ...............171-172
Doors
– child lock......................................... 75
– rear doors emergency
lock device ..................................... 76
DPF (diesel particulate filter) ........... 104
Dualdrive
(electric power steering) ............... 94
Engine codes/Bodywork versions .. 216
Engine compartment (washing) ....... 210
Engine oil .............................................. 201
Engine starting.............................130-156
EOBD system ...................................... 91
ESP system ........................................... 88
Exterior lights (replacement) ........... 170
External lights ...................................... 55
Fiat CODE system ............................ 8
Fix&Go automatic .............................. 163
ABS ...................................................... 86
Air bag
– front ................................................ 120
– side .................................................. 123
Air cleaner/Pollen filter ..................... 204
Alarm .................................................... 16
Ashtray ................................................. 69
ASR system .......................................... 89
At the filling station ............................ 102
Automatic two-zone climate
control system .................................. 49
Battery.................................................. 79
– jump starting .................................. 156
– recharge ......................................... 188
– replacement ................................... 204
Bodywork ............................................. 209
– bodywork versions ...................... 216
Bonnet.................................................... 83
Boot ....................................................... 79
Brake Assist.......................................... 87
Brakes ................................................... 220
Capacities ............................................ 228
Car inactivity......................................... 140
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INDEX
If a tyre is punctured ......................... 157
If an exterior light burns out ............ 170
If the battery is flat ............................. 188
Ignition switch ..................................... 19
In an emergency ............................ 155
Installation of electric/electronic
devices ................................................ 93
Instrument panel .......................6-236
Instruments........................................... 20
Interior fittings .................................... 67
Interior lights ....................................... 175
Interiors ................................................ 211
Jacking the car .................................... 189
Jump starting ........................................ 156
Keys .................................................... 10
Load limiters ...................................... 109
Main beam headlights ....................... 55
Manual climate control system ........ 46
MSR system ......................................... 90
Multifunction display .......................... 22
Number plate lights
(bulb replacement) .......................... 174
Oddment compartments ................. 68
Paint ..................................................... 209
Parking .................................................. 133
Parking lights ........................................ 55
Parking sensors ................................... 99
Performance ........................................ 226
Power windows .................................. 77
Pretensioners ...................................... 109
Protecting the environment ............. 103
Quick tyre repair
Kit Fix & Go automatic ..........163
Radio transmitters
and cellular telephones ................... 93
Rain sensor .......................................... 58
Rear fog lights ...................................... 65
Rear view mirrors .............................. 40
Rear window washer
– activation ........................................ 60
– blades .............................................. 207
– nozzles ............................................ 208
Rear window wiper
– activation ....................................... 57
– blades .............................................. 207
– nozzles ............................................ 208 Fluids and lubricants ........................... 229
Follow me home device .................... 56
Front/rear armrest .......................67-68
Fuel consumption ............................... 231
Fuel cut-off switch............................... 66
Fuel feed/Ignition ................................ 219
Fuel filler cap ....................................... 103
Fuse replacement ............................... 178
Glass holder/
oddment compartment.................... 70
Glove box light
(bulb replacement) .......................... 177
Handbrake .......................................... 133
Hazard lights ........................................ 65
Head restraints ................................... 39
Headlight washer ................................ 60
Headlights ............................................. 85
Heating and ventilation....................... 44
Heating and ventilation ...................... 44
Heating/climate control system ....... 42
Hill Holder system ............................. 88
Identification codes ........................... 216
Identification data ............................... 214
If a fuse blows ...................................... 178
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