tow FIAT BRAVO 2013 2.G Owner's Manual

WARNING
Before towing, turn the ignition key to
MAR-ON and then to STOP without
removing it .The steering column will
automatically lock when the key is removed
and the wheels cannot be steered.
WARNING
Whilst towing, remember that as the
assistance of the brake servo and
the electric power steering is not available,
greater force needs to be exerted on the brake
pedal and more effort is required on the
steering wheel. Do not use flexible cables when
towing and avoid jerky movements. During
towing, make sure that the trailer hitch does
not damage any components it is touching.
When towing the car, it is compulsor y to
respect specific highway code regulations
relating to the tow hook and procedures for
towing on the road.
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WARNING
Do not star t the engine while towing
the car.
WARNING
Before tightening the hook clean the
threaded housing thoroughly. Make
sure that the hook is fully fastened in the
housing before towing the car.
WARNING
The front and rear tow hooks should be
used only for emergencies on the road.
You are allowed to tow the car for short
distances using an appropriate device
in accordance with the highway code (a rigid
bar), to move the vehicle on the road in
readiness for towing or transporting via a
breakdown vehicle.Tow hooks MUST NOT be
used to tow vehicles off the road or where
there are obstacles and/or for towing
operations using cables or other non-rigid
devices. Respecting the above conditions,
towing must take place with the two vehicles
(one towing, the other towed) aligned as much
as possible along the same centre line.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICINGCorrect servicing is essential in guaranteeing a long
life for the car under the best conditions.
Fiat has therefore arranged a series of checks and
service operations to be carried out every 30,000
kilometres (for petrol versions) or every 35,000
kilometres (for 1.6 MultiJet and 2.0 MultiJet
versions).
It is, however, important to remember that
scheduled servicing does not completely cover all
the car's requirements: even in the initial period
before 30,000/35,000 km (the latter for 1.6 MultiJet
and 2.0 MultiJet versions), and then subsequently
between one service and another, ordinary care
is still required such as routine checks involving
topping up fluid levels, checking tyre pressures, etc.IMPORTANT The Scheduled Servicing Plan
coupons are set out by the Manufacturer. Failure to
have them carried out may invalidate the warranty.
Scheduled Servicing is performed by all Fiat
Dealerships, at pre-established times.
If, during any service, the need arises for additional
replacements or repairs, these may be carried
out only with the explicit agreement of the
Customer.
IMPORTANT It is advisable to inform a Fiat
Dealership of any small operating irregularities
without waiting for the next service.
If the car is used frequently for towing a trailer, the
interval between services should be reduced.
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Thousands of miles 18 36 54 72 90 108
Thousands of km 30 60 90 120 150 180
Months 24 48 72 96 120 144
Visually inspect condition of toothed timing drive belt (petrol versions)●●
Check tension of accessory drive belts and adjust if necessary (excluding engines
equipped with automatic tensioner)●●
Check exhaust emissions (petrol versions)●●●●●●
Check engine management system operation (through the diagnosis socket)●●●●●●
Replace accessory drive belt/s●
Replace toothed timing drive belt (petrol versions)
(*)
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Replace spark plugs (petrol versions)
(#)
●●●●●●
Replace air cleaner cartridge (petrol versions)●●●
Change engine oil and oil filter (petrol versions) (or ever 24 months)
(°**)
●●●●●●
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)●●●
Change pollen filter (or every 15 months)●●●●●●
(*) Regardless of the distance covered, the timing drive belt must be changed every 4 years for particularly demanding use (cold
climates, town driving, long periods of idling) or at least every 5 years
(#) On the 1.4 T-Jet and 1.4 Turbo MultiAir versions the following are extremely important to ensure correct operation and prevent
serious damage to the engine: only use spark plugs specially tested for T-Jet and MultiAir engines (see paragraph "Engine") of the
same mark and type; strictly comply with the Scheduled Servicing Plan; you are advised to contact a Fiat Dealership
(°**) If the vehicle is mainly used for town driving or has an annual mileage of less than 10,000 km, the engine oil and engine oil filter
should be changed every 12 months.
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PERIODIC CHECKSEvery 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and,
if necessary, restore:
❒engine coolant, brake fluid and windscreen
washer fluid level;
❒tyre inflation pressure and condition;
❒operation of lighting system (headlamps,
direction indicators, hazard warning lights, etc.);
❒operation of screen washer/wiper system and
positioning/wear of windscreen/rear window
wiper blades.
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if required, the
engine oil level.
HEAVY-DUTY USE OF THE CARIf the car is used mainly under one of the following
conditions:
❒towing a trailer or caravan;
❒dusty roads;
❒short, repeated journeys (less than 7-8 km) at
sub-zero outside temperatures;
❒engine often idling or driving long distances at
low speeds or long periods of idleness;
you need to perform the following inspections
more frequently than shown in the Scheduled
Servicing Plan:
❒check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;
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WEIGHTSWeights (kg) 1.4 16V 1.4 Turbo MultiAir 1.4 T-JET 120 HP
Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank filled
to 90% and without optional equipment)1205 1275 1260
Payload:
(*)
including the driver (kg):
510 510 510
Maximum permitted loads:
(**)
– front axle: 1000 1000 1000
– rear axle: 860 860 860
– total: 1715 1785 1770
Towable loads
– trailer with brakes: 1000 1300 1300
– trailer without brakes: 500 500 500
Maximum load on the roof:
(***)
80 80 80
Maximum load on ball (trailer with brakes): 60 60 60
(*) If special equipment is fitted (sun roof, tow hook, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload with
respect to the maximum permitted loads.
(**) Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/or load platform within
the maximum permitted loads.
(***) Lineaccessori Fiat roof rack bars, max capacity: 50 kg.
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Weights (kg) 1.6 MultiJet 2.0 MultiJet
Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank filled
to 90% and without optional equipment)1320 1360
Payload :
(*)
including the driver:
510 510
Maximum permitted loads :
(**)
– front axle: 1060 1060
– rear axle: 860 860
– total: 1830 1870
Towable loads
- braked trailer: 1300 1300
- non-braked trailer: 500 500
Maximum load on roof :
(***)
80 80
Maximum load on ball joint (braked trailer): 60 60
(*) If special equipment is fitted (sun roof, tow hook, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload with
respect to the maximum permitted loads.
(**) Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/or load platform within
the maximum permitted loads.
(***) Lineaccessori Fiat roof rack bars, max capacity: 50 kg.
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Fuse boxes (location)................. 209
Fuses
– dashboard fuse box............... 210
– engine compartment fuse
box next to
211-212
– fuse list..................................... 214
– luggage compartment
fuse box ................................... 213
– replacing fuses ........................ 208G
ear Shift Indicator.................... 33
GLASS HOLDER ......................... 88
Glove compartment light
– bulb replacement ................... 206
H
andbrake ................................... 157
Hazard warning lights ................. 82
Headlights ..................................... 105
– bulb replacement ................... 197
Headlight washers ....................... 77
Head restraints............................. 48
Heated rear window and
door mirrors
demisting/defrosting ....... 58-63-67
Heating and ventilation .............. 56
Hill Holder (system)................... 109
Hill Holder system...................... 109
Identification data– bodywork paint plate ........... 253
– chassis marking ...................... 253
– engine marking ....................... 253
– identification data plate ....... 252
Ignition switch .............................. 21
Initialisation procedure ............... 92
Installing the tow hook.............. 162
Instrument panel lighting
adjustment................................... 23
Interior fittings ............................. 84
Interiors (cleaning) ..................... 250
Internal air recirculation
activation................................. 59-63
Internal mirror.............................. 51
"Isofix" child seat assembly
setup ............................................ 144Jack ................................................ 184Key without remote control.... 10
Key with remote control ........... 10
– Luggage compartment
(capacity) ................................. 269Light clusters
– front light clusters
(changing a bulb).................... 197
– rear light clusters
(changing a bulb).................... 200Lights off ........................................ 71
Load limiters ................................ 135
Lubricants
275-276
Luggage compartment ................ 97
– Closing ...................................... 98
– Extending ................................. 98
– Opening .................................... 97
– Securing your load ................ 101
Luggage compartment roof
light
– bulb replacement ................... 205
M
ain beam headlights ................ 71
– bulb replacement ................... 198
Maintenance and care ................ 224
– Scheduled servicing............... 224
– scheduled servicing plan ...... 225
Manual climate control
system .......................................... 60
MSR (system) ............................... 110
Multifunction display ................... 26
N
umber plate lights
– bulb replacement ................... 203
O
n-board instruments............... 4
On-board instruments................ 23
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the battery.....................(specifications) ....................

Steering lock ................................. 22
Steering system ........................... 259
Steering wheel .............................. 50
Storage compartments .......... 86-88
Storing the car ............................. 165
Sun roof ......................................... 90
Sun visors ...................................... 88
Suspension .................................... 259
Switching off the climate
control system ........................... 70
Switching on the climate
control system ........................... 66Technical data............................. 252
The keys ......................................... 9
Third brake light.......................... 202
Top speed ..................................... 270
Towing the car ............................. 221
Towing trailers ............................. 161
Transmission ................................ 258
TRIP button .................................. 45
Trip computer
– TRIP button ............................. 45
– Trip Computer........................ 44
– Trip Computer values ........... 44
Tyres
– correct tyre reading .............. 261– Fix&Go Automatic (kit)....... 188
– inflation pressures ................. 267
– snow tyres .............................. 262
– tyres provided ........................ 262
Tyres - maintenance ................... 243
U
niversal Isofix (child seat) ..... 144
Universal seats (compliance
for use) ........................................ 142
Using the gearbox....................... 158
Volume sensing/Anti-lift
protection ................................... 19W
arning lights on panel ........... 166
Washer fluid for
windscreen/rear
window/headlights .................... 238
Weights and loads....................... 271
Wheel rims
– correct reading of the
wheel rim ................................ 262
– dimensions .............................. 262
– rims and tyres ........................ 260
Wheels and tyres
– changing a wheel.................... 182
– Fix&Go Automatic (kit)....... 188
– spare wheel............................. 260
– tyre inflation pressure .......... 267– Wheels and tyres .................. 243
Window cleaning ......................... 74
Windows (cleaning).................... 249
Windscreen washer nozzles..... 246
Windscreen washer/wiper ........ 74
Windscreen wiper
– blades ....................................... 245
– blades replacement ............ 245
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