tow FIAT BRAVO 2015 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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fig. 174
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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 start 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 SERVICING
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Correct servicing is essential in guaranteeing a long life for the car under the best conditions. For this reason, Fiat has planned a series of checks and services at fixed distance intervals and, forversions/markets, where provided, at fixed timeintervals, as described in the Scheduled ServicingPlan. Regardless of the above, it is always necessary to carefully follow the instructions in the ScheduledServicing Plan (e.g. periodically check level of liquids,tyre pressure, etc.). Scheduled Servicing is offered by all Fiat Dealerships at fixed time or kilometres/miles intervals. If, duringeach operation, in addition to the ones scheduled,the need arises for further replacements or repairs,these may be carried out only with your explicit
agreement. If your car is used frequently for towing, the interval between one service operation andthe next should be reduced. IMPORTANT INFORMATION The Scheduled Servicing services are set out by the Manufacturer. Failure to have them carried outmay invalidate the warranty. It is advisable to inform a Fiat Dealership of any small operating irregularities without waiting for thefollowing servicing. For versions equipped with specific supply (e.g. LPG) and/or trim level, in addition to what is describedin the following Scheduled Servicing Plan, refer to therelevant additional items in the dedicatedsupplements.

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Thousandsofmiles
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2
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6
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Thousands of km 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200Years
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Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment locks, as well as cleanliness andlubrication of linkages
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Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if required
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Visually inspect conditions and wear of front disc brake pads and operation of pad wear indicator
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Visual inspection of condition and wear of rear disc brake pads
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Visual inspection of condition and tensioning of accessory drive belt(s) (for versions withoutautomatic tensioner only)
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Change engine oil and replace the oil filter (versions without DPF)
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Change engine oil and replace oil filter (versions with DPF)
(1) (2)
(2) If the car is mainly used in towns and cities, change the engine oil and filter every year.
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6
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(1) The actual interval for changing engine oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the vehicle usage conditions and is signalled
by the warning light or message in the instrument panel. Anyway, it must never exceed 2 years.

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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, directionindicators, hazard warning lights, etc.);
❒
operation of screen washer/wiper system andpositioning/wear of windscreen/rear window wiperblades.
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if required, theengine oil level.
Thousands of miles 12 25 37 50 62 75 87 99 112 124 Thousands of km 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200Years
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Replace accessory drive belt(s)
(3)
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Replace toothed timing drive belt
(3)
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Replace fuel filter
(4)
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Replace air cleaner cartridge
(5)
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Replace brake fluid
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Passenger compartment filter replacement
(5)
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(3) Areas that are not dusty: advised maximum mileage 120,000 km. Regardless of the mileage, the belt must be replaced every 6
years. Dusty areas and/or demanding use of the car (cold climates, town use, long periods of idling): advised maximum mileage 60,000 km. Regardless of the mileage, the belt must be replaced every 4 years.
(4) If the car runs on fuel with quality below the relevant European specification, this filter must be replaced every 20,000 km(5) If the car is used in dusty areas, this cleaner must be replaced every 20,000 km.(O) Recommended operations( ●) Mandatory operations

CHECKING FLUID LEVELS
WARNING
Never smoke while working in the engine compartment : inflammable gases
and vapours may be present , constituting a firerisk.
WARNING
Be very careful when working in theengine compartment when the engine is
hot : you may get burned. Remember that thefan may start up if the engine is hot : this couldinjure you. Make sure that scarves, ties andother loose fitting garments do not get caughtup in moving parts.
When topping up, take care not to mix upthe various types of fluids: they are notcompatible with each other and could
seriously damage the car.
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HEAVY-DUTY USE OF THE CARIf the car is used mainly under one of the followingconditions: ❒
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 lowspeeds or long periods of idleness;
you need to perform the following inspections morefrequently than shown in the Scheduled ServicingPlan: ❒
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 - fuelsystem - brakes) and rubber elements (boots -sleeves - bushes - etc.);
❒
check battery charge and battery fluid level(electrolyte);
❒
visually inspect condition of the accessory drivebelts;
❒
check and, if necessary, change engine oil andreplace oil filter;
❒
check and, if necessary, replace pollen filter.

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: 10601060
– rear axle: 860860
– total: 18301870
Towable loads
- braked trailer: 13001300
- non-braked trailer: 500500
Maximum load on roof:
(****)
80 80
Maximum load on ball joint (braked trailer): 6060
(*) 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 ............. 39 Hill 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 ............................... 113 Luggage 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 .......... 146 Washer 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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