parking brake 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).

ESP SYSTEM FAILURE INDICATIONS
In the event of a failure, the ESP system will be
automatically switched off and warning light
will
switch on constantly on the instrument panel
(on some versions along with a message on the
display, see “Warning lights and messages” chapter).
In this case, contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
Do not take unnecessary risks, even if
your vehicle is fitted with an ESP
system.Your driving style must always be suited
to the road conditions, visibility and traffic .
The driver is always responsible for road
safety.
HILL HOLDER SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
It's integral to the ESP system. It automatically
activates with the following conditions:
❒uphill: vehicle stationary on a road with a
gradient higher than 5%, engine running, clutch
and brake pedals pressed and gearbox in neutral
or gear other than reverse engaged;
❒downhill: car stationary on a road with a gradient
higher than 5%, engine running, clutch and brake
pedal pressed and reverse gear engaged.When setting off the ESP system control unit will
keep brake force on wheels until the torque
necessary for starting is reached, or in any case for
max. 2 seconds in order to pass easily from the
brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
When two seconds have elapsed, without starting,
the system is automatically deactivated, gradually
releasing the braking pressure. During this release
stage, the typical mechanical brake release noise
can be heard, indicating that the car is about to
move.
HILL HOLDER SYSTEM FAILURE
INDICATIONS
A possible system failure is indicated by the
warning light on the instrument panel - together
with the dedicated message in the multifunction
display (for versions/markets, where provided)
- coming on (see "Warning lights and messages"
chapter).
IMPORTANT The Hill Holder system is not a
parking brake, therefore do not leave the car
without activating the handbrake, switching off the
engine and engaging first gear.
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WARNING LIGHTS
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Start&Stop system activation
A message and a symbol
will appear on the
display when the Start&Stop system is activated. In
this condition, the LED A fig. 105 on the
button
is off.
Start&Stop system deactivation
Versions with reconfigurable multifunction display:
the
symbol appears on the display when the
Start&Stop system is deactivated. The LED A
fig. 105 is on when the system is deactivated.
ENGINE STOPPING FAILURE
CONDITIONS
When the system is active, due to comfort,
emission control and safety reasons, the engine
does not stop in some conditions, among which:
❒engine still cold;
❒especially cold outside temperature;
❒battery not sufficiently charged;
❒heated rear window activated;
❒driver's door not shut;
❒driver's seat belt not fastened;
❒reverse gear engaged (for example, for parking
manoeuvres);❒for versions equipped with dual zone automatic
climate control system (for versions/markets,
where provided), if an adequate level of thermal
comfort has not been reached or with MAX-DEF
function activation;
❒during the first period of use, to initialise the
system.
In these cases, the display shows a message and -
for versions/markets, where provided - the symbol
flashes on the display.
WARNING
If the climate comfort is to be
favoured, the Star t&Stop system can be
disabled, for a continuous operation of the
climate control system.
ENGINE RESTARTING CONDITIONS
For reasons of comfort, to limit harmful emissions
and for safety purposes, the engine can restart
automatically without any action by the driver if
certain conditions occur, including:
❒battery not sufficiently charged;
❒windscreen wipers working at maximum speed;
❒reduced braking system vacuum (e.g. if the brake
pedal is pressed repeatedly);
❒car moving (e.g. when driving on roads with a
gradient);
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If an obstacle is located in a middle area, it is
detected when the distance is less than about 0.9 m
(front) and 1.40 m (rear).
If the obstacle is located at the side, it is detected
at distances of less than 0.6 m.
OPERATION WITH TRAILER
The operation of the sensors is automatically
deactivated when the trailer's electric cable plug is
inserted in the car's tow hook socket.
The sensors are automatically enabled again when
the trailer's cable plug is removed.
IMPORTANT If you wish to leave the tow hook
fitted when there is no trailer, it is advisable to
contact a Fiat Dealership to have the system
updated because the tow hook could be detected
as an obstacle by the central sensors.
FAILURE INDICATIONS
Any failures in the parking sensor system are
signalled, when reverse gear is engaged, by the
warning light
in the instrument panel lighting up
or by the symbol
together with a message in
the display (see "Warning lights and messages"
chapter).GENERAL WARNINGS
During parking manoeuvres, pay the utmost
attention to any obstacles that could be located
above or below the sensors.
Under certain circumstances close objects located
in front of or behind the car may not be detected
and could therefore cause damage to the car or be
damaged themselves.
The following conditions may influence the
performance of the parking sensor system:
❒Reduced sensor sensitivity and a reduction in the
parking assistance system performance could be
due to the presence on the surface of the sensor
of: ice, snow, mud, thick paint.
❒The sensors may detect a non-existent obstacle
(echo interference) due to mechanical
interference, for example when washing the car,
in rain (strong wind), hail.
❒The signals sent by the sensors can also be
altered by the presence of ultrasonic systems
(e.g. pneumatic brake systems or pneumatic
drills) near the vehicle.
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PARKINGProceed as follows:
❒stop the engine and engage the handbrake;
❒engage a gear (on a slope, engage first gear if the
car is facing uphill or reverse if it is facing
downhill) and leave the wheels steered.
If the car is parked on a steep slope, it is also
advisable to block the wheels with a wedge or
stone. Do not leave the ignition key on MAR-ON
to avoid draining the battery. Always remove the
key when you leave the car.
HANDBRAKE
The handbrake is located between the front seats.
Pull the lever upwards to operate the handbrake,
until the car is braked.
Four or five clicks are generally enough when the
car is on level ground while nine or ten may be
required if the car is on a steep slope and laden.
IMPORTANT If this is not the case, contact a Fiat
Dealership to have the handbrake adjusted.
For cars equipped with a front armrest, lift this up
to ensure that it does not interfere with the action
of the handbrake.
WARNING
Never leave children in the unattended
car. Always remove the ignition key
when leaving the car and take it out with you.
When the handbrake is on and the ignition key is at
MAR-ON position, the warning light
will come
on in the instrument panel.
Proceed as follows to release the handbrake:
❒slightly lift the lever and press release button A
fig. 136;
❒keep button A pressed and lower the lever. The
warning light in the instrument panel will
switch off.
Press the brake pedal when carrying out this
operation to prevent the car from moving
accidentally.fig. 136
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TRANSMISSIONVersions Gearbox Clutch Drive
1.4 16V - 1.4 T-JET - 1.4 Turbo MultiAir -
1.6 MultiJet - 2.0 MultiJetSix forward gears
plus reverse with
synchronisers for
forward gear
engagementSelf-adjusting with
pedal without idle
strokeFrontBRAKESVersionsFront service
brakesRear service
brakesParking brake
1.4 16V - 1.4 T-JET - 1.4 Turbo MultiAir -
1.6 MultiJet - 2.0 MultiJetSelf-ventilated disc DiscControlled by hand
lever, acting on the
rear brakesIMPORTANT Water, ice and salt spread on the roads may deposit on the brake discs reducing braking
efficiency the first time the brakes are applied.
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YOUR CAR
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AND MESSAGES
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