ignition FIAT BRAVO 2012 2.G Owners Manual

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION!REFUELLING
Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol
with octane rating (RON) not less than 95 in
compliance with the European specification
EN228.
The use of petrol that does not conform to the
above-mentioned specification will cause the
EOBD warning light to switch on and the
irregular operation of the engine.
Diesel engines: only refuel with diesel for
motor vehicles in compliance with the European
specification EN590. The use of other products
or mixtures may damage the engine beyond
repair and consequently invalidate the warranty.
STARTING THE ENGINEMake sure that the handbrake is engaged and
place the gear lever in neutral. Fully depress the
clutch pedal, without pressing the accelerator,
then turn the ignition key to the MAR position
and wait for the
and
warning lights
to switch off (diesel versions); turn the ignition
key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine
starts.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high
temperatures during operation. Do not park the
car on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other
flammable material: fire hazard.RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The car is fitted with a system that allows
continuous diagnosis of the components related
to emissions to ensure increased respect for
the environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIESIf, after buying the car, you decide to add
electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually
draining the battery), contact a Fiat Dealership.
They will calculate the overall electrical
requirement and check that the car’s electrical
system can support the required load.
CODE card
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Keep it in a safe place, not in the car. You should
have the electronic code shown on the CODE
card with you at all times.
SCHEDULED SERVICINGCorrect maintenance of the car is essential for
ensuring that it maintains its performance and its
safety features, its environmental friendliness
and low running costs for a long time to come.
THE OWNER MANUAL CONTAINS…… important information, advice and warnings
for correct use, driving safety and maintenance of
your car over time. Special attention must be
paid to the symbols provided
(personal safety)
(environmental protection)
(car integrity).

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
DASHBOARDThe presence and position of the controls, instruments and indicators may vary according to the different
versions.1. Diffuser for directing air to the side windows - 2. Adjustable and directable air diffuser - 3. Exterior light control lever -
4. Instrument panel - 5. Windscreen wiper/rear window wiper/trip computer control lever - 6. Adjustable and directable
air diffusers - 7. Hazard warning lights switch - 8. Passenger front airbag - 9. Glove compartment - 10. Fog lights/rear
fog lights and menu access/setting switch unit - 11. Radio controls - 12. Heating/ventilation/climate control system
controls - 13. Electric power steering and ASR system (for versions/markets, where present)/front and rear parking
sensors (for versions/markets, where present) on/off switch unit - 14. Ignition key and ignition switch - 15. Driver side
front knee bag (for versions/markets, where provided) - 16. Driver front airbag - 17. Steering wheel locking lever -
18. Fuse box access flap - 19. Bonnet release lever
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SYMBOLSSome car components have coloured labels whose
symbols indicate precautions to be observed when
using this component.
A plate summarising these symbols fig. 6 can be
found under the bonnet.
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEMTo further protect your car from theft, it has been
fitted with an engine immobilising system. It is
automatically activated when the ignition key is
removed.
There is an electronic device in each key which can
identify the signal emitted, when the engine is
started, from an aerial built into the ignition switch.
The signal is the "password", different every time
the vehicle is started, through which the control
unit recognises the key and enables starting.
OPERATION
Each time the vehicle is started turning the ignition
key to MAR-ON, the Fiat CODE system control
unit sends an acknowledgement code to the engine
control unit to deactivate the immobiliser. The
code is sent only if the Fiat CODE system control
unit has acknowledged the code received from
the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to STOP, the
Fiat CODE system deactivates the functions of the
engine management control unit.
If, during starting, the code is not correctly
recognised, the
warning light (or symbol on the
display) switches on in the instrument panel.
In this case, turn the key to STOP and then to
MAR-ON; if it is still locked, try again with the
other keys that come with the vehicle. Contact a
Fiat Dealership if you still cannot start the engine.
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IMPORTANT Each key has its own code which
must be stored by the system’s control unit. To
have new keys stored, up to a maximum number of
eight keys, contact a Fiat Dealership and be ready
to present all the keys you have in your possession,
the CODE card, a personal identity document
and the car ownership documents. The codes for
keys not presented during the storing procedure
will be deleted to ensure that any keys that are lost
or stolen cannot be used to start the engine.
warning light (or symbol on the display)
on whilst driving
❒If the
warning light (or symbol in the display)
switches on, this means that the system is
running self-diagnosis (caused, for example, by a
voltage drop).
❒If thewarning light (or symbol in the display)
stays on, contact a Fiat dealership.
The electronic components inside the key
may be damaged if the key is subjected
to strong shocks.
THE KEYSCODE CARD
(for versions/markets, where provided)
A CODE card fig. 7 is provided together with the
vehicle keys. This should be presented to a Fiat
Dealership should you require any duplicate keys.
IMPORTANT In order to ensure complete
efficiency of the electronic devices inside the keys,
they should never be exposed to direct sunlight.
The ignition key and the CODE card
must be handed over to the new owner
when selling the car.
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KEY WITHOUT REMOTE CONTROL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The key is provided with a metal insert A fig. 8,
which operates:
❒the ignition switch
❒the door lock
❒the fuel flap lock/release (on versions supplied
with a lockable plug)
❒the safe lock device (deactivation only - for
versions/markets, where provided).KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL
The key is provided with a metal insert A fig. 9,
which operates:
❒the ignition switch
❒the door lock
❒the fuel flap lock/unlock
❒the safe lock device (deactivation only - for
versions/markets, where provided)
To open/close the metal insert, press button B.
Button
remotely unlocks the doors and the
tailgate.
Buttonremotely locks the doors and the tailgate.
Buttonremotely open the tailgate. Button B
opens power-assisted opening of metal insert A.
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Device activation
The system is automatically enabled on all the
doors by pressing button
twice on the key with
remote control.
Device activation is indicated by 3 flashes of the
direction indicators and a flash of the LED on the
door locking button on the dashboard (see table on
next page).
If one or more of the doors is not closed correctly,
the safe lock device will not activate, thus
preventing a person from getting stuck inside the
passenger compartment by entering the car
through, and then closing, the open door.Device deactivation
The system is disabled automatically on every door
in the following cases:
❒unlocking the doors;
❒turning the ignition key to the MAR-ON position.
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ALARM(for versions/markets, where provided)
The alarm, in addition to all the remote control
functions described previously, is controlled by the
receiver located under the dashboard near the
fuse box.
ALARM ACTIVATION
The alarm intervenes in the following instances:
❒when a door, the bonnet or the tailgate is
opened illegally (perimeter protection);
❒when the ignition system is started up (ignition
key turned to MAR-ON);
❒cutting of the battery leads;
❒movement inside the passenger compartment
(volume sensing protection);
❒anomalous lifting/tilting of the vehicle.Depending on the market, the activation of the
alarm causes the activation of the siren and the
direction indicators (for about 26 seconds). Alarm
tripping and the number of cycles depend on the
sales market.
There is a maximum number of acoustic/visual
cycles. When this is reached the system returns to
normal operation.
The volume sensing and anti-lift protection can be
excluded by adjusting the dedicated control on
the front roof light (see “Volume sensing/Anti-lift
protection”).
IMPORTANT The engine stop function is
guaranteed by the Fiat CODE which is
automatically activated when the key is extracted
from the ignition switch.
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TURNING THE ALARM ON
With the doors, bonnet and tailgate closed and the
ignition key either turned to STOP or removed,
point the key with remote control towards the
vehicle and press and release button
.
Excluding some markets, the system produces an
acoustic signal (beep) and enables door locking.
The switching on of the alarm is preceded by
a self-diagnosis stage: if a fault is detected, the
system emits a new acoustic signal together with
the display of a message (see “Warning lights and
messages” chapter).
In this case switch off the alarm by pressing
,
check that all the doors, bonnet and tailgate are
closed correctly; then switch the alarm back on by
pressing the
button.If a door, the bonnet and the tailgate are not
properly shut, they will be excluded from the check
by the alarm system.
If the alarm emits an acoustic signal even when the
doors, bonnet and tailgate are correctly closed, a
failure has occurred in system operation.
Go to a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT The alarm does not come on when
the central locking is activated using the metal
insert in the key.
IMPORTANT The alarm is adapted to meet
requirements in various countries.
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BREAK-IN ATTEMPT INDICATION
Any break-in attempt is indicated by the warning
light
(or symbol in the display) lighting up,
together with a message shown in the display
(see “Warning lights and messages” chapter).DISABLING THE ALARM
To turn the alarm off completely (for example,
if the vehicle is not being used for a long time), the
vehicle must be closed by turning the metal insert
of the key with remote control in the lock.
IMPORTANT If the batteries of the key with
remote control run out or the system fails, the
alarm can be switched off by placing the key in the
ignition switch and turning it to MAR-ON.
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IGNITION SWITCHThe key can be turned to 3 different positions
fig. 15:
❒STOP: engine off, key can be removed, steering
column locked. Some electrical devices (e.g.
radio, central door locking system, electronic
alarm, etc.) are enabled.
❒MAR-ON: driving position. All electrical devices
are enabled.
❒AVV: engine start-up.
The ignition switch is fitted with a safety system
that requires the ignition key to be turned back to
STOP if the engine does not start, before the
starting operation can be repeated.
WARNING
If the ignition switch is tampered with
(e.g. attempted theft), have it checked
over by a Fiat Dealership before driving again.
WARNING
Always remove the key when you leave
your car to prevent someone from
accidentally operating the controls. Remember
to engage the handbrake. If the car is parked
on uphill slope, engage the first gear; if the car
is facing downhill, engage the reverse gear.
Never leave children unattended in the car.
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