battery replacement FIAT BRAVO 2014 2.G Owners Manual

AIR CLEANER/POLLEN
FILTER/DIESEL FILTERFor filter replacement, contact a Fiat Dealership.
BATTERYThe battery does not require the electrolyte to be
topped up with distilled water. A periodic check,
which can be carried out at a Fiat Dealership is,
however, necessary to check efficiency.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
If necessary, replace the battery with another of
equivalent quality and the same specifications as the
original. Follow the battery manufacturer’s
instructions for maintenance.
USEFUL ADVICE FOR EXTENDING THE
LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and make it last
longer, observe the following instructions:
❒when you park the car, ensure that the doors,
tailgate and bonnet are closed properly, to prevent
any roof lights from remaining on inside the
passenger's compartment;
❒switch off the internal roof lights. The car is,
however, equipped with a system which switches
the interior lights off automatically;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g. sound system, hazard
lights, etc.) switched on for a long time when the
engine is not running;
❒before performing any operation on the electrical
system, disconnect the negative battery cable;
❒completely tighten the battery terminals.
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IMPORTANT If the charge level remains under 50%
for a long time, the battery is damaged by sulphation,
reducing its capacity and efficiency at start-up.
The battery will also be more at risk of freezing (this
can happen as early as -10°C). Refer to the paragraph
"Car inactivity" in "Starting and driving" if the car is
left parked for a long time.
If, after buying the car, you wish to install electrical
accessories which require permanent electrical
supply (alarm, etc.) or accessories which influence
the electrical supply requirements, contact a Fiat
Dealership, whose qualified staff will evaluate the
overall electrical consumption.
WARNING
Battery fluid is poisonous and corrosive.
Avoid contact with the skin and eyes.
Keep open flames away from the battery and
do not use objects that might create sparks: risk
of explosion and fire.
WARNING
Using the battery with insufficient fluid
irreparably damages the battery and
may cause an explosion.Incorrect installation of electrical and
electronic devices may cause severe
damage to your car. After purchasing your
car, if you wish to install any accessories
(anti-theft , car phone, etc .), contact a Fiat
Dealership, which will suggest the most
appropriate devices for your vehicle, and will,
most importantly, advise you if a higher capacity
battery needs to be installed.Batteries contain substances which are
very dangerous for the environment . For
battery replacement , contact a Fiat
Dealership.
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INDEX
A
BS (system) .............................. 89
Accessories purchased by
the owner ................................... 96
Activation/Deactivation
(CITY function) ......................... 97
Activation of internal air
recirculation and
enablement of AQS
function (Air Quality
System)........................................ 49
Additional heater ............. 41-45-51
Adjustable side vents and
diffusers....................................... 37
Air cleaner ................................... 212
Air distribution selection .......... 50
Alarm ............................................. 14
Anti-pinch safety device ............ 74
Ashtray .......................................... 70
ASR (system) ............................... 93
Automatic dual zone climate
control system .......................... 46
Automatic headlight sensor
(dusk sensor) ............................. 54
Automatic operation of the
climate control system
(AUTO function) ...................... 47
Battery ........................................ 212
– advice for extending
lifetime .................................... 212
– replacement ........................... 212
Battery (recharging) .................. 198
Bodywork
– maintenance .......................... 220
– protection against
atmospheric agents.............. 219
– warranty ................................. 219
Bonnet........................................... 85
Brake Assist ................................. 91
Brake fluid.................................... 210
Brakes
– specifications ......................... 231
ulb replacement ............... 180-182
Bulb replacement
– exterior lights ....................... 177
– interior lights......................... 184
Bulbs
– bulbs (replacement) ............. 174
– general instructions ............. 174
– types of bulbs ........................ 175
Capacities.................................... 242
Car dimensions .......................... 239
Cargo Box .................................... 85
Carrying children safely ............ 116
– child restraint systems ........ 124
– "Isofix" child restraint
system setup ......................... 122
Central diffusers ......................... 37
Central locking ............................ 75
Changing a wheel ....................... 162
Checking fluid levels.................. 206
Child lock device ........................ 75
Child restraint systems
(compliance for use) ............... 121
Cigar lighter ................................. 69
Cleaning and maintenance
– bodywork ............................... 219
– car interior............................. 222
– engine compartment ........... 221
– front headlights ..................... 221
– Plastic and coated parts...... 223
– seats ................................ 222-223
– windows ................................. 221
Climate control/heating
system ......................................... 36
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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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Pollen filter .................................. 212
Power socket ............................... 69
Pretensioners .............................. 113
Protecting the environment .... 109Rain sensor.................................. 56
Raising the car ............................ 199
Rapid front window
demisting/defrosting
(MAX-DEF function) ............... 48
Rear armrest ................................ 67
Rear diffuser................................. 38
Rear door emergency
locking device ............................ 76
Rear fog light ......................... 63-182
Rear roof light ............................. 62
– bulb replacement.................. 185
Rear view mirrors ....................... 34
Rear window washer
nozzles........................................ 218
Rear window washer/wiper ..... 57
Rear window wiper
– blade replacement ................ 217
– blades ...................................... 216
Refuelling the car ....................... 107
Replacing fuses............................ 187
Replacing the battery in the
key with remote control ......... 11Replacing the remote
control cover ............................. 11
Rev counter.................................. 5
Reverse light................................ 182
Rims and tyres ............................ 233
Rims
– wheels and tyres................... 214
Roof lights .................................... 61
Roof rack/ski rack ....................... 87
Safe lock (device) ....................... 12
Safety
– carrying children safely........ 116
Saving fuel .................................... 139
SBR system .................................. 112
Scheduled Servicing Plan .......... 203
Seat belts ..................................... 110
– load limiters ........................... 113
– maintenance .......................... 116
– pretensioners ........................ 113
Seats............................................... 30
– Backrest angle
adjustment .............................. 30
– Height adjustment................. 30
– Longitudinal adjustment ...... 30
– Lumbar adjustment ............... 30
Servicing and care– heavy-duty use of the car ... 205
– periodic checks ..................... 205
Set temperature alignment
(MONO function) .................... 50
Setup menu (display) .................. 19
Side airbags (side bag -
window bag).............................. 131
Side bags ...................................... 131
Side lights...................................... 52
– bulb replacement.................. 178
Snow chains................................. 144
Snow tyres................................... 143
Spark plugs (type) ...................... 228
Speedometer ............................... 5
Starting the engine ............ 135-161
Steering lock ................................ 16
Steering system .......................... 232
Steering wheel ............................. 33
Storage compartments ......... 68-70
Storing the car ............................ 145
Sun roof ........................................ 72
Sun visors ..................................... 71
Suspension ................................... 231
Switching off the climate
control system .......................... 51
Switching on the climate
control system .......................... 47
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