FIAT BRAVO 2013 2.G Owners Manual

RADIO(for versions/markets, where provided)
For the operation of the radio with CD/MP3 player
(where provided), read the Supplement attached
to this Owner Handbook.
Sound system installation
The sound system must be installed in the place
occupied by the central storage compartment
A fig. 109 because this makes the cables provided
accessible.
To extract the compartment, press in the points
shown in the diagram corresponding to the retainer
systems.
WARNING
For connection to the cables provided,
contact a Fiat Dealership to prevent
any problem that could impair car safety.
fig. 109
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fig. 110
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INSTALLING ELECTRICAL/
ELECTRONIC DEVICESINSTALLING ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC
DEVICES
Electrical and electronic devices installed after buying
the car in the context of after-sales service must
carry the label (see fig. 72).
Fiat S.p.A. authorises the installation of transceivers
provided that installation is carried out at a
specialised centre, in a workmanlike fashion and in
compliance with manufacturer's specifications.
IMPORTANT Traffic police may not allow the car on
the road if devices have been installed which modify
the features of the car. This may also cause
invalidation of warranty in relation to faults caused
by the change either directly or indirectly related
to it.
FIAT S.p.A. shall not be liable for damage caused by
the installation of accessories either not supplied
or recommended by FIAT S.p.A. and not installed in
compliance with the provided instructions.RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND MOBILE
PHONES
Radio transmitter equipment (vehicle mobile phones,
CB radios, amateur radio, etc.) cannot be used
inside the car unless a separate aerial is mounted
externally.
IMPORTANT The use of these devices inside the
passenger compartment (without an external aerial)
may cause the electrical systems to malfunction.
This could compromise the safety of the car in
addition to constituting a potential hazard for
passengers' health.
In addition, transmission and reception of these
devices may be negatively affected by the shielding
effect of the car body. As far as the use of
EC-approved mobile phones is concerned (GSM,
GPRS, UMTS), follow the usage instructions provided
by the mobile phone manufacturer.

"DUALDRIVE" ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING SYSTEMThe car is equipped with an electrically controlled
power steering system called “Dualdrive”, working
only with the ignition key at MAR-ON and the
engine running, that customises steering force
according to the driving conditions.
IMPORTANT When turning the ignition key quickly,
full power steering functionality can be achieved
after 1-2 seconds.
ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION (CITY
function)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To turn the function on/off, press button A fig. 111
on the dashboard, next to the steering wheel.The activation of the function is signalled by the
word CITY on the display (in some versions it
is signalled by the switching on of the warning light
CITY).
When the CITY function is on, the steering wheel
effort is lighter and parking operations are easier:
therefore this function is particularly useful for
driving in city centres.
FAILURE INDICATIONS
Any failure of the electric power steering system is
indicated by instrument panel warning light
coming on together with a message on the
display (on some versions together with a symbol
on the display) (see “Warning lights and messages”
chapter).
In the event of electric power steering system
failure, the car can be driven with mechanical
steering.
SPORT FUNCTION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The vehicle may be equipped with a system that
allows a choice between two styles of driving,
normal and sports.
Pressing the SPORT button fig. 112 produces a
sporty driving setting characterised by higher
acceleration response and more effort required at
the steering wheel for a sporty driving sensation.
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Pressing the SPORT button also activates the
turbocharger supercharging function (overboost).
Via this function the engine management control
unit allows - in relation to the position of the
accelerator pedal and for a limited time - maximum
pressure levels to be reached inside the
turbocharger, with a consequent increase in engine
torque with respect to that which is normally
possible.
This function is particularly useful whenever
maximum performance is required for a short time
(e.g. when overtaking).
The letter S is lit up in the instrument panel display
when the function is switched on. Press the button
again to switch the function off and restore the
normal driving setting.
IMPORTANT When the SPORT button is pressed,
the function is activated about 5 seconds later.IMPORTANT During acceleration, when the
SPORT function is used the steering may shudder
which is typical of a sports setting.
IMPORTANT During parking manoeuvres requiring
a lot of steering, the steering may become harder;
this is normal and is due to the intervention of
the system to protect the electric steering motor
from overheating; so, no intervention is required.
When the car is used again later on, the power
steering will work normally.
Acceleration
Sudden acceleration has a very negative effect on
fuel consumption and emissions: accelerate
gradually to contain consumption.
When the SPORT function is used the consumption
figures will be slightly higher than those stated.
WARNING
Under no circumstances should
aftermarket operations involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device) be carried out that could badly affect
performance and safety.This also causes the
warranty to become null and void and results
in vehicle non-compliance with type-approval
requirements.
fig. 112
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WARNING
Before starting any servicing operation,
stop the engine and remove the key
from the ignition switch to operate the
steering lock, particularly when the wheels do
not touch the ground. If this is not possible
(for example if the key needs to be turned to
MAR-ON or the engine must be running),
remove the main fuse that protects the
electric power steering.
TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM TPMS(Tyre Pressure Monitoring System)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The car may be fitted with a tyre pressure
monitoring system (TPMS), which informs the
driver of the tyre inflation status via the "Check
tyre pressure" and "Low tyre pressure" messages
on the display. For a detailed description of the two
messages, see "Warning lights and messages"
chapter. This system comprises a radio frequency
transmitter fitted to each wheel (on the wheel rim
inside the tyre), which is able to send information
on the tyre inflation pressure of each wheel to
the control unit.
WARNING
The presence of TPMS does not
exonerate the driver from regularly
checking the pressure of the tyres and the
spare wheel (see "Wheels" in the
"Maintenance and care" chapter).
WARNING
Sensor malfunctioning fault indications are not
stored and will therefore not be displayed after the
engine has been switched off and then on again. If
the fault conditions persist, the control unit will
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send the relative indications to the instrument
panel only after the vehicle has been in motion for a
short time.
Tyre pressure must be checked with tyres rested
and cold. Should it become necessary for whatever
reason to check pressure with warm tyres, do
not reduce pressure even though it is higher than
the prescribed value, but repeat the check when
tyres are cold (see "Wheels" in the "Technical data"
chapter).
The TPMS cannot indicate sudden tyre pressure
drops (for example when a tyre bursts). In this
case, stop the car, braking with caution and avoiding
abrupt steering.
Strong radio-frequency interference could inhibit
the correct operation of the TPMS. This condition
is indicated to the driver by the
warning light
or the symbol lighting up on the instrument panel
together with a message on the display. The
message will disappear automatically as soon as the
interference ceases to affect the system.
The TPMS requires the use of specific equipment.
Contact a Fiat Dealership to find out which
accessories are compatible with the system
(wheels, hub caps, etc.). Using other accessories
may hinder the normal operation of the system.
Given the valve unique specifications, only use
Fiat-approved sealers to repair the tyres. The use of
other sealers may affect the normal operation of
the system.If the vehicle is fitted with TPMS, when a tyre is
removed, it is advisable to replace the rubber
gasket for the valve as well as the ring nut fixing the
sensor. Have this operation performed at a Fiat
Dealership.
If the "punctured tyre" indication persists on the
instrument panel after the initial conditions have
been restored using the Fix&Go Automatic tyre
repair kit, contact a Fiat Dealership.
Changes in outside temperature may cause tyre
pressures to vary. The TPMS may temporarily
indicate insufficient pressure. In this case, check the
tyre pressure when cold and, if necessary, restore
the inflation values.
If the vehicle is fitted with TPMS, tyre and/or rims
fitting/removal operations require specific
precautions. To avoid damaging the sensors or
fitting them incorrectly, tyre and/or rims
fitting/removal operations should be carried out
only by specialists. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
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In order to use the system properly, refer to the following table when you have to change wheels/tyres:Operation Presence of sensor Failure indicationFiat Dealership
intervention
– – YES Contact a Fiat Dealership
Replacing a wheel with the
spare wheelNO YES Repair the damaged wheel
Wheel change with winter
tyresNO YES Contact a Fiat Dealership
Wheel change with winter
tyresYES NO –
Wheel change with others
of a different size
(*)
YES NO Contact a Fiat Dealership
Switching wheels
(front/rear)
(**)
YES NO –
(*)Given as an alternative in the Owner Handbook and available from LineaccessoriFiat.
(**)Not cross-swapped (tyres must stay on the same side).
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PARKING SENSORS(for versions/markets, where provided)
Parking sensors provide the driver with information
on the distance when approaching obstacles
behind the vehicle (versions with 4 rear sensors) or
in front of and behind the vehicle (versions with 4
front and 4 rear sensors).
The system therefore provides a further aid during
parking manoeuvres because it allows the
identification of obstacles outside of the driver's
field of vision.
The driver is notified of the presence and distance
of the obstacle from the vehicle by an acoustic
signal which varies depending on the distance from
the obstacle (as the distance from the obstacle
decreases the frequency of the acoustic signal
increases).
SENSORS
In order to measure the distance of obstacles, the
system uses 4 sensors located in the front bumper
(for versions/markets, where provided) fig. 113
and 4 sensors located in the rear bumper fig. 114.
Version with 4 sensors
On the version with 4 rear sensors, the system is
activated automatically when the reverse gear is
engaged.Version with 8 sensors
On the version with 4 front sensors and 4 rear
sensors, the system is activated when reverse gear
is engaged or by pressing button
fig. 115.
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When reverse gear is released, the front and rear
sensors remain activated until a speed of around 15
km/h is exceeded to allow the parking manoeuvre
to be completed.
The system can also be activated by pressing the
button
fig. 115 in the central panel: a warning
light in the button comes on when the system
is activated.
Every time the ignition key is turned to MAR-ON
the LED on the button
flashes briefly to
indicate that the system is running a diagnosis. The
LED activation should not be understood as a fault.
The sensors are deactivated by pressing the button
again
fig. 115 or when a speed of 15 km/h is
exceeded: the warning light in the button is off
when the system is not active.
When the sensors are activated, the system starts
to produce acoustic signals from the front orrear buzzers as soon as an obstacle is detected with
the frequency increasing as the obstacle gets closer.
When the obstacle is less than about 30 cm away,
the sound becomes continuous. Depending on
the position of the obstacle (in front or behind) the
sound is produced by the corresponding buzzers
(front or rear). The obstacle closest to the vehicle
is signalled.
The acoustic signal stops immediately if the
distance of the obstacle increases. The sound cycle
remains constant if the distance measured by the
centre sensors remains unchanged, while if this
situation occurs for the side sensors, the signal is
interrupted after about 3 seconds (for example, to
prevent signals in the case of manoeuvres alongside
walls).
WARNING
Parking and other dangerous
manoeuvres however are always the
driver ’s responsibility.When making these
manoeuvres, always make sure that no people
(especially children) or animals are present
in your manoeuvring space.The parking
sensors are designed to assist drivers: in any
case, you must always pay the utmost
attention during potentially dangerous
manoeuvres, even when carried out at low
speed.
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ACOUSTIC SIGNAL
The information concerning the presence and
distance of an obstacle from the vehicle is
transmitted by means of acoustic signals from
buzzers installed in the passenger compartment:
❒in the versions with 4 rear sensors, a buzzer
in the front dashboard area warns of the
presence of rear obstacles;
❒in the versions with 8 sensors (4 front and 4 rear
sensors), a front buzzer warns of the presence of
obstacles at the front and a buzzer located at
the rear warns of the presence of obstacles
at the rear. This notifies the driver of the
direction (front/rear) of the obstacles.
When reverse gear is engaged an intermittent
acoustic signal is automatically activated.
The acoustic signal:
❒increases as the distance between the car and the
obstacle decreases;
❒becomes continuous when the distance between
the car and the obstacle is less than 30 cm and
stops immediately if the distance increases;
❒remains constant if the distance remains
unchanged; if this situation concerns the side
sensors, the buzzer will stop after about 3
seconds to avoid, for example, warning
indications in the event of manoeuvres along
walls.
WARNING
For correct operation, sensors must
always be clean from mud, dir t , snow
or ice. Be careful not to scratch or damage the
sensors while cleaning them. Avoid using dr y,
rough or hard cloths.The sensors should be
washed using clean water with the addition of
car shampoo if necessary. In washing stations,
clean sensors quickly keeping the vapour
jet/high pressure washing nozzles at 10 cm at
least from the sensors.
WARNING
Only have the bumpers repainted or
any retouches to the paintwork in the
area of the sensors carried out by a Fiat
Dealership. Incorrect paint application could
affect the operation of the parking sensors.
SENSOR OPERATING RANGE
The sensors allow the system to check the front
part (version with 8 sensors) and rear part of the
vehicle.
Their position covers the middle and side areas of
the front and rear of the vehicle.
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