tow FIAT BRAVO 2014 2.G Owner's Manual

RAISING THE CARIf the car needs to be jacked up, go to a Fiat
Dealership which is equipped with jack arms or
workshop lifts.
The car must only be lifted laterally by positioning
the end of the arms or the workshop lift in the
points illustrated in fig. 173
IMPORTANT For Sport versions, take care not to
damage the side skirts when lifting the car with
the workshop lift.
TOWING THE CARThe tow hook, which is supplied with the car, is
housed in the tool box, under the carpet in the
luggage compartment.
ATTACHING THE TOW HOOK
Proceed as follows:
❒release the cap by operating on tab A fig. 174–
fig. 175;
❒take the tow hook B from its support;
❒fully screw in the hook on the rear or front
threaded pin.
fig. 173
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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.
WARNING
Do not star t the engine while towing the
car.
fig. 175
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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.
This is why Fiat has planned a series of checks and
services every 35,000 km.
However, scheduled servicing does not suffice to
cover all the car’s requirements: even in the initial
period before the 35,000 km service, and then
subsequently between one service and the next,
ordinary care is always required, such as routine
checks and 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 21 42 63 84 105
Thousands of km 35 70 105 140 175
Months 24 48 72 96 120
Check engine management system operation (through the diagnosis socket)●●●●●
Replace accessory drive belt/s●
Replacement of toothed timing drive belt
(*)
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Replace fuel filter●●
Air cleaner cartridge replacement●●●●●
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (version without DPF)
(or every 24 months)●●●●●
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (versions with DPF)
(**) (***)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)●●
Change pollen filter (or every 15 months)●●●●●(*) Regardless of the distance covered, the timing 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
(**) The actual interval for changing the oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the car usage conditions and is signalled by
the warning light or message (if present) on the instrument panel and must never exceed 24 months.
(***) If the car is mainly used for town driving, change the engine oil and filter 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;
❒visually inspect conditions of: engine, gearbox,
transmission, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel
system - brakes) and rubber elements (boots -
sleeves - bushes - etc.);
❒check battery charge and battery fluid level
(electrolyte);
❒visually inspect condition of the accessory drive
belts;
❒check and, if necessary, change engine oil and
replace oil filter;
❒check and, if necessary, replace pollen filter.
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WEIGHTSWeights (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
(*) For versions/markets, where provided
(**) 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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Fuel level gauge ........................... 5
Fuel supply ................................... 230
Fuse boxes (location)................ 188
Fuses
– dashboard fuse box.............. 189
– engine compartment fuse
box next to the battery ............
190-191
– fuse list.................................... 193
– luggage compartment
fuse box .................................. 192
– replacing fuses ....................... 187G
Holder........................... 70
Glove compartment light
– bulb replacement.................. 186
H
andbrake .................................. 137
Hazard warning lights ................ 63
Headlight alignment
corrector .................................... 88
Headlights ..................................... 88
– bulb replacement.................. 177
Headlight washers ...................... 58
Head restraints............................ 31
Heated rear window and
door mirrors
demisting/defrosting ...... 40-44-48
Heating and ventilation ............. 39Hill Holder (system) .................. 92
Identification data
– bodywork paint plate .......... 226
– chassis marking ..................... 226
– engine marking ...................... 226
– identification data plate ...... 225
Ignition switch ............................. 16
Initialisation procedure.............. 74
Installing
electrical/electronic devices ... 96
Installing the tow hook............. 142
Interior fittings ............................ 66
Interiors (cleaning) .................... 222
Internal air recirculation
activation................................ 41-44
Internal mirror............................. 34Jack ............................................... 164Key without remote
control ........................................ 8
Key with remote control .......... 9Light clusters
– rear light clusters
(changing a bulb)................... 181
Lights off ....................................... 52
Load limiters ............................... 113Luggage compartment ............... 80
– Extending ................................ 81
– Opening ................................... 80
– Securing your load ................ 84
Luggage compartment roof
light
– bulb replacement.................. 186
M
ain beam headlights ............... 52
– bulb replacement.................. 179
Maintenance and care
– Scheduled servicing.............. 202
– scheduled servicing plan ..... 203
Manual climate control
system ......................................... 42
Menu items................................... 20
MSR system.................................. 93
MSR (system) ............................... 93
N
umber plate lights
– bulb replacement.................. 183
Parking......................................... 137
Parking lights ................................ 52
Parking sensors .......................... 103
Passenger compartment
heating .................................... 40-43
Passenger front airbag .............. 127
Performance (top speed) ......... 240
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Technical data ........................... 225
The keys ........................................ 8
Third brake light......................... 182
Towing the car............................ 199
Towing trailers ............................ 141
TPMS ............................................ 100
Transmission ............................... 230
TRIP button ................................. 29
Trip computer
– TRIP button ............................ 29
– Trip Computer....................... 28
– Trip Computer values .......... 28
Tyres
– correct tyre reading............. 233
– Fix&Go Automatic (kit)...... 169
– inflation pressures ................ 238
– snow tyres ............................. 234
– tyres provided ....................... 234
Tyres - maintenance .................. 214U
sing the gearbox .................... 138
Volume sensing/Anti-lift
protection .................................. 15W
arning lights on panel .......... 146Washer fluid for
windscreen/rear
window/headlights ................... 211
Weights and loads...................... 241
Wheel geometry........................ 233
Wheel rims
– correct reading of the
wheel rim ............................... 234
– dimensions ............................. 234
Wheels and tyres
– changing a wheel .................. 162
– Fix&Go Automatic (kit)...... 169
– Wheels and tyres ................. 214
Window cleaning ........................ 55
Windows (cleaning) .................. 221
Windscreen washer nozzles ... 218
Windscreen washer/wiper ....... 55
Windscreen wiper
– blades ...................................... 216
– blades replacement .............. 217
Wiring for radio system ............ 95
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