steering FIAT BRAVO 2012 2.G Owners Manual

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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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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.
fig. 15
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STEERING LOCK
Engagement
When at STOP, remove the key and turn the
steering wheel until it locks.
Disengagement
Move the steering wheel slightly as you turn the
ignition key to MAR-ON.
IMPORTANT In some parking conditions (e.g.:
wheels turned) the effort required to move the
steering wheel and disengage the steering lock may
be increased.
WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden to carr y out
any aftermarket operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect performance
and safety, invalidate the warranty and also
result in non-compliance of the car with
type-approval requirements.
WARNING
Never remove the key while the car is
moving.The steering wheel will lock
as soon as it is turned.This holds true for cars
being towed as well.
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MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY(for versions/markets, where provided)
The car is equipped with a multifunction display
that, according to previous settings, will show useful
driving information."STANDARD" SCREEN
(versions without Start&Stop)
The standard screen fig. 19 can display the following
information:
A
Date
BDualdrive electric power steering engagement
indicationC
Sport driving mode indication (for versions/
markets, where provided)
D
Time
EOdometer (display of distance travelled in
kilometres/miles)fig. 19
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FPossible ice on the road indicationG
Outside temperature
H
Scheduled servicing interval
IHeadlight alignment position (only with dipped
headlights on)

"STANDARD" SCREEN
(versions with Start&Stop)
The standard screen fig. 20 can display the following
information:A
Date
BGear Shift Indicator (for versions/markets, where
provided)C
Start&Stop function indication (for versions/
markets, where provided)
D
Time
fig. 20
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EOdometer (display of distance travelled in
kilometres/miles)FOutside temperatureG
Headlight alignment position (only with dipped
headlights on)
H
Dualdrive electric power steering engagement
indication

SEATSFRONT SEATS WITH MANUAL
ADJUSTMENT
Longitudinal adjustment fig. 29
Lift lever A (on the seat internal side) and push the
seat forwards or backwards: in driving position
your arms should rest on the rim of the steering
wheel.
Height adjustment fig. 29
Move lever B upwards or downwards to achieve the
required height.
IMPORTANT Adjustment must be carried out only
when seated in the relevant seat.
Backrest angle adjustment fig. 29
Turn knob C.
Lumbar adjustment fig. 29
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The position of the back against the seat backrest
can be adjusted by turning knob D.
All adjustments must be made with the
car stationary.
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STEERING WHEELIt can be adjusted both axially and vertically.
Release the lever A fig. 34 pulling it towards the
steering wheel, then adjust it in the most suitable
position and lock it pushing the lever A fully
forwards.
WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden to carr y out
any aftermarket operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g. installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect performance
and safety, invalidate the warranty and also
result in the car not meeting type-approval
requirements.
WARNING
All adjustments must be carried out
only with the vehicle stationary and
engine off.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTSThe left lever fig. 47 includes the controls for the
exterior lights.
The exterior lights can only be switched on when
the ignition key is at MAR-ON.
LIGHTS OFF
Ring nut turned to position
.
SIDE LIGHTS
Turn the ring nut to position.
The warning light
switches on in the
instrument panel.
DIPPED HEADLIGHTS
Turn the ring nut to position
.The warning light
switches on in the
instrument panel.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
With the ring nut atposition, push the stalk
forward towards the dashboard (stable position).
The warning light
switches on in the instrument
panel.
To turn the main beam headlights off, pull the stalk
towards the steering wheel (dipped headlights
will turn on).
PARKING LIGHTS
These lights can be turned on only with the ignition
key at STOP or extracted by turning the ring nut
on the left stalk first to position
and then to
position
or
.
The warning light
switches on in the
instrument panel. Operate the direction indicator
stalk to select the side (right or left).
FLASHING
Pull the stalk towards the steering wheel (unstable
position) regardless of the position of the ring nut.
The warning lightswitches on in the instrument
panel.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Place the stalk in the (stable) position fig. 48:
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❒up (position 1): activates the right direction
indicator
❒down (position 2): activates the left direction
indicator
Warning light
or
will flash in the instrument
panel.
Direction indicators are switched off automatically
when the steering wheel is straightened.
Lane change function
If you wish to signal a lane change, put the left stalk
in the unstable position for less than half a second.
The direction indicator on the side selected will
flash five times and then switch off automatically.
“Cornering lights”
When the dipped headlights are on and the speed is
below 40 km/h, if the steering wheel rotationangle is large or the direction indicators are on, a
light (incorporated in the fog light) will come on on
the relevant side to improve visibility at nighttime.
"FOLLOW ME HOME" DEVICE
This allows the space in front of the car to be lit up
for a certain period of time.
Activation
With the ignition key turned to STOP or removed,
pull the stalk fig. 49 towards the steering wheel
within 2 minutes from when the engine is turned
off.
At each single movement of the stalk, the lights will
remain on for an extra 30 seconds up to a
maximum of 210 seconds; then the lights are
switched off automatically.
Each action of the stalk corresponds with the
lighting of the
warning light in the instrument
panel (along with a message shown on the display)
(see "Warning lights and messages" chapter).
Deactivation
Keep the stalk pulled towards the steering wheel
for more than 2 seconds.
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Never use the windscreen wipers to
remove layers of snow or ice from the
windscreen. In such conditions, the
windscreen wipers may be subjected to excessive
stress and the motor protection, which prevents
operation for a few seconds, may intervene. If
operation is not restored, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
"Smart washing" functionfig. 52
Pull the stalk towards the steering wheel (unstable
position) to operate the windscreen washer.
Keep the stalk pulled, with just one movement, to
operate the washer jet and the windscreen wiper;
the latter automatically turns on if you keep the
stalk pulled for more than half a second.
The windscreen wiper stops operating a few
strokes after releasing the stalk; a further “cleaning
stroke”, after a few seconds, completes the wiping
operation.
RAIN SENSOR
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The rain sensor A fig. 53 is located behind the
interior rear view mirror in contact with the
windscreen and has the purpose of automatically
adjusting the frequency of the windscreen wiper
strokes depending on the intensity of the rain
during intermittent operation.The sensor has an adjustment range that varies
progressively from wiper still (no stroke) when the
windscreen is dry, to wiper at first continuous
speed (slow continuous operation) with intense
rain.
fig. 52
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