FIAT BRAVO 2015 2.G Owners Manual

FRONT AIRBAG DRIVER'S SIDE
This consists of an instantly inflating bag contained in
a special compartment in the centre of the steering
wheel fig. 112.
WARNING
Always drive with both hands on the
steering wheel so that , if the airbags
must be deployed, they may do so freely. Do not
drive with your body bent forward. Keep your
back straight against the backrest . FRONT AIRBAG PASSENGER'S SIDE
This consists of an instantly inflating bag contained in
a special recess in the dashboard: this bag has a
larger volume than that of the driver fig. 113.
The front driver and passenger airbags are designed
and calibrated to best protect front-seat passengers
wearing seat belts.
The volume of the front airbags at max. inflation fills
most of the space between the steering wheel and
the driver and between the dashboard and the
passenger.
fig. 112
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WARNING
SEVERE DANGER When an active
passenger airbag is fitted, DO NOT
install rearward facing child restraint
systems on the front seat . Deployment
of the airbag in an accident could cause fatal
injuries to the child regardless of the severity of
the impact .Therefore, always deactivate the
passenger airbag when a rearward facing child
restraint system is installed on the front
passenger seat .The front passenger seat must
also be positioned back as far as possible in
order to avoid the child restraint system from
coming into contact with the dashboard.
Immediately reactivate the passenger airbag as
soon as the child restraint system has been
removed. FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG AND CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
WARNING
When an active passenger airbag is
fitted, DO NOT install rear facing child
restraint systems on the front seat . Deployment
of the airbag in an accident could cause fatal
injuries to the child regardless of the severity of
the impact .
A LWAY S comply with the instructions on the label
stuck on the passenger side sun visor fig. 114.
fig. 114
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FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG AND CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: WARNINGfig. 115
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DRIVER SIDE KNEE BAG
(for versions/markets, where provided)
It is located in a special compartment under the
dashboard and is protected by a dedicated cover
fig. 116. It provides protection to the lower limbs in
the event of frontal impact .Deactivation of passenger side airbags: front
airbag and side bag for pelvis-chest-shoulder
protection (for versions/markets, where
provided)
If a child must be carried on the front seat in
backward-facing child restraint system, deactivate the
passenger side front airbag and front side bag for
pelvis, chest and shoulder protection (for
versions/markets, where provided).
With the airbags deactivated, the
warning light
switches on in the instrument panel.
IMPORTANT To deactivate the airbags see the
description in the "Knowing your car" chapter, "Menu
Options" paragraph.
A U
T O
fig. 116
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SIDE AIRBAGS
(Side bag - Window bag)The car is fitted with front side bags for driver and
passenger, protecting the chest/pelvis, and window
bags for protecting front and rear passengers’ heads.
Side airbags protect occupants from side impacts
of medium/high severity by placing the bag between
the occupant and the internal parts of the side
structure of the car.
Non-activation of side bags in other types of
collisions (frontal impacts, rear shunts, roll-overs,
etc...) is not an indication of system malfunction.
In the event of a side impact, an electronic control
unit triggers the inflation of the bag if required.
The cushion immediately inflates, placing itself
between the occupant's body and structures that
could cause injuries. Immediately after, the cushion
deflates.
Side bags are not a replacement of, but rather a
complement to, seat belts, which you are
recommended to wear at all times, as specified by
law in Europe and most non-European countries.SIDE BAGS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
These comprise two types of bags located in the
front seat backrests fig. 117 which protect the pelvis,
chest and shoulder area of the occupants in the
event of a side impact of medium/high severity.
fig. 117
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WINDOW BAG
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This comprises a "curtain" bag housed behind the
roof side linings and covered by special trims fig. 118.
It is designed to protect the head of front and rear
occupants in the event of a side collision, thanks
to the wide cushion inflation surface.
The deployment of side bags in the event of side
impacts of low severity is not required.
In the event of a side impact, the system provides
best protection if the passenger sits on the seat in a
correct position, thus allowing correct window
bag deployment.
For this reason, the seat belt must be worn at all
times. In the case of side impacts, the seat belts hold
occupants in the correct position and prevent them
from being thrown out of the car by a very violent
collision.Therefore, front side bags (for versions/markets,
where provided) are not a replacement of, but
complementary to, seat belts, which you are
recommended to always wear, as specified by law in
Europe and most non-European countries.
IMPORTANT Do not affix rigid objects to the
garment hooks or support handles.
IMPORTANT Do not rest your head, arms or elbows
on the door, on the windows and on the window
bag area to avoid injuries during inflation.
IMPORTANT Never lean your head, arms or elbows
out of the window.
IMPORTANT In the event of a side impact, the
system provides best protection if the passenger sits
on the seat in a correct position, thus allowing
correct window bag deployment.
WARNING
Do not cover the backrest of the front
seats with covers which are not suitable
for use with side bags.
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IMPORTANT
Do not wash the seats with water or pressurised
steam (wash by hand or at automatic seat washing
stations).
The front airbags and/or front side bags (for
versions/markets, where provided) may be deployed
if the car is subject to heavy collisions or accidents
involving the underbody area, such as for example
violent shocks against steps, kerbs or low obstacles,
car falling into big holes or sags in the road.
When the airbag deploys it emits a small amount of
dust: the dust is harmless and does not indicate
the beginning of a fire. The dust may irritate the skin
and eyes however: in this case, wash with neutral
soap and water.
Airbag checking, repair and replacement must be
carried out at a Fiat Dealership.
If the car is scrapped, have the airbag system
deactivated at a Fiat Dealership.
Pretensioners and airbags are deployed according to
different logics on the basis of the type of collision.
Failure to deploy of one or more of the devices does
not indicate a system malfunction.
WARNING
If the
warning light does not switch
on when the key is turned to MAR-ON,
or stays on while driving (on some versions
together with a message on the display) there
may be a fault in the restraint systems. In this
case, the airbags or the pretensioners may
not be activated in the case of an accident or
(in a lesser number of cases) they may be
activated incorrectly. Contact your Fiat
Dealership immediately to have this system
checked.
WARNING
On cars with side bags, do not cover the
front seat backrests with extra covers.WARNING
Do not travel carrying objects in your
lap, in front of your chest or between
your lips (pipe, pencils, etc .): they could cause
severe injury if the airbag is deployed in an
accident .
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WARNING
If the car has been stolen or in the case
of attempt to steal it , if it has been
subjected to vandalism or floods, have the
airbag system checked by a Fiat Dealership.WARNING
When the ignition key is inserted and
turned to MAR-ON, airbags may be
deployed if another car crashes into the vehicle,
even if the engine is not running and the car is
stationary.Therefore, even if the car is
stationary, when an active passenger airbag is
fitted, DO NOT install rearward facing child
restraint systems on the front passenger seat .
Deployment of the airbag following an impact
could cause fatal injuries to the child.Therefore,
always deactivate the passenger airbag when
a rearward facing child restraint system is
installed on the front passenger seat .The front
passenger seat must also be positioned back
as far as possible in order to avoid the child
restraint system from coming into contact with
the dashboard. Immediately reactivate the
passenger airbag as soon as the child restraint
system has been removed. Also remember that ,
if the key is turned to STOP, none of the safety
devices (airbags or pretensioners) will be
deployed in the event of collision. Non-
deployment in such cases does not indicate a
system malfunction.
WARNING
When the ignition key is turned to
MAR-ON, the warning light
(with
passenger's front airbag activated) turns on and
flashes for a few seconds to remind you that
the passenger's airbag will be deployed in a
crash, after which it should go off.
WARNING
The front airbag is designed to be
deployed for impacts of a greater
intensity than for the pretensioners. For impacts
whose intensity falls between the two
activation levels, it is normal for only the
pretensioners to be activated.WARNING
The airbag does not replace seat belts
but increases their efficiency.
Furthermore, since front airbags are not
deployed in low-speed frontal impacts, side
impacts, rear shunts or roll-overs, the
passengers are protected only by the seat belts
which must therefore be fastened at all times.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
STARTING THE ENGINEThe car is fitted with an electronic engine lock
device: if the engine fails to start, see the paragraph
“The Fiat CODE system” in the section “Knowing
your car”.
Engine starting is guaranteed to -18°C (Italy and
central Europe) and -20°C (Northern Europe).
We recommend that during the initial
period you do not demand to full
performance from the car (e.g. excessive
acceleration, long journeys at top speed, sharp
braking etc .).When the engine is switched off never
leave the key turned to MAR to prevent
useless current absorption from draining
the battery.
WARNING
It is dangerous to have the engine
running indoors.The engine consumes
oxygen and engine exhaust contains carbon
dioxide, carbon monoxide and other toxic
gasses.
WARNING
Remember that the brake servo and
power steering are not operational until
the engine has been started, therefore much
effort than usual is required on the brake pedal
and steering wheel.
STARTING PROCEDURE FOR DIESEL
VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
❒ engage the handbrake and place the gear lever in
neutral;
❒ turn the ignition key to MAR: the warning lights
and
on the instrument panel will turn on;
❒ wait for the warning lights
and
to switch
off;
❒ press the clutch pedal down to the floor without
touching the accelerator;
❒ turn the ignition key to AVV as soon as warning
light
switches off. Waiting too long will waste
the heating work carried out by the glow plugs.
Release the key as soon as the engine starts.
IMPORTANT With cold engine, the accelerator must
be entirely released when turning the ignition key
to position AVV.
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If the engine does not start at the first attempt,
return the ignition key to STOP before attempting to
start again.
If, when the ignition key is at MAR-ON the
warning light remains lit, turn the key to STOP
and then back to MAR-ON. If the warning light
remains lit, try with the other keys provided with the
car.
If you still cannot start the engine, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
Warning light
will flash for 60 seconds
after starting or during prolonged
cranking to indicate a fault with the glow
plug heating system.You can use the car as usual
if the engine starts but you should contact a
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
When the engine is switched off never
leave the key turned to MAR to prevent
useless current absorption from draining
the battery.
HOW TO WARM UP THE ENGINE AFTER IT
HAS JUST STARTED
Proceed as follows:
❒ Drive off slowly, letting the engine turn at medium
revs. Do not accelerate abruptly;
❒ Do not demand full performance at first. Wait
until the engine coolant temperature gauge starts
moving.
Never jump start the engine by pushing,
towing or coasting downhill.This could
cause fuel to flow into the catalytic
converter and damage it beyond repair.
EMERGENCY START-UP
Contact a Fiat Dealership if instrument panel
warning light
(or the symbol on the display) stays
on constantly.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition key to STOP while the engine is
idling.
IMPORTANT After a taxing drive, you should allow
the engine to “catch its breath” before turning it
off by letting it idle to allow the temperature in the
engine compartment to fall.
A quick burst on the accelerator before
stopping the engine serves no practical
purpose; it wastes fuel and is especially
damaging to turbocharged engines.
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