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Fiat Bravo (2015 year). Manual - part 12

ESP SYSTEM/HILL HOLDER

GLOW PLUG PREHEATING/GLOW

FAILURE (amber)

PLUG PREHEATING FAILURE

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(MultiJet versions - amber)

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ESP system

GLOW PLUG PREHEATING

Turning the key to the MAR-ON position the

The warning light switches on when the key is turned

warning light switches on, but it should switch off

to MAR-ON and switches off when the plugs have

after a few seconds.

reached the preset temperature. Start the engine as

soon as the warning light switches off.

If the warning light does not go off or stays on

together with the LED on the ASR button when

IMPORTANT At moderate or high ambient

travelling, contact a Fiat Dealership.

temperatures the warning light may stay on for an

On some versions, the display shows the dedicated

extremely short time.

message.

Flashing of the warning light while driving indicates

GLOW PLUG PREHEATING FAILURE

the intervention of the ESP system.

The warning light flashes if there is a fault in the

preheating system. Contact a Fiat Dealership to have

Hill Holder failure

the fault fixed as soon as possible.The display will

show the dedicated message.

It is indicated by the

warning light switching on.

On some versions, the display shows the dedicated

message.

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WATER IN DIESEL FILTER (amber)

ABS SYSTEM FAILURE (amber)

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Turning the key to the MAR-ON position the

Turning the key to the MAR-ON position the

warning light switches on, but it should switch off

warning light switches on, but it should switch off

after a few seconds.

after a few seconds.

The warning light comes on when there is water in

The warning light will switch on when the system is

the diesel filter.

either not working or not available.

The display will show the dedicated message.

Under these circumstances, the braking system will

work as normal but without the extra performance

offered by the ABS system.

The presence of water in the fuel system

Drive carefully and contact a Fiat Dealership as soon

circuit may cause severe damage to the

as possible.

injection system and irregular engine

operation. If the warning light switches on (on

The display will show the dedicated message.

some versions together with the dedicated

message on the display), contact a Fiat Dealership

EBD FAILURE (red) (amber)

as soon as possible to have the system bled.

Water may have entered the tank if this appears

immediately after refuelling: if this happens,

switch the engine off immediately and contact a

If warning lights

and

are lit up at the same

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time with the engine running, this indicates an EBD

system failure or that the system is not available.

Early locking of the rear wheels may occur in the

event of violent braking, causing the car to swerve.

Drive very carefully to the nearest Fiat Dealership to

have the system inspected immediately. The display

shows the dedicated message.

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FIAT CODE SYSTEM FAILURE /

Break-in attempt

ALARM FAILURE / BREAK-IN

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This warning light switches on when a break-in

ATTEMPT (amber)

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attempt is detected. Contact a Fiat Dealership as

soon as possible.

Fiat CODE system failure

The display will show the dedicated message.

When the key is turned to MAR-ON the warning

light will flash only once and then go off. If, with the

INSUFFICIENT TYRE PRESSURE

ignition key at MAR-ON, the warning light stays

(amber-red) / CHECK TYRE

on constantly, this indicates a possible failure (see

PRESSURE (amber) / TYRE

“Fiat CODE system” in the “Knowing your car”

PRESSURE UNSUITABLE FOR

section).

SPEED (amber)

The display will show the dedicated message.

(for versions/markets, where provided)

IMPORTANT Warning lights and

(or the

This warning light switches on when the ignition key

symbol on the display) will switch on at the same

is turned to MAR-ON, but it should switch off

time to indicate a Fiat CODE system failure

after a few seconds.

If with the engine running the warning light

Insufficient tyre pressure

flashes, this means that the car is not protected

by the engine inhibitor device (see “Fiat CODE

The warning light switches on when the pressure of

system” in the “Knowing your car” section). In this

one or more tyres falls below a preset level. In

case, contact a Fiat Dealership to have all the keys

this way the TPMS warns the driver that one or

stored in the memory.

more tyres may be dangerously flat and liable to

puncture.

Alarm failure

(for versions/markets, where provided)

A fault in the alarm system is signalled by this

warning light switching on. Contact a Fiat Dealership

as soon as possible.

The display will show the dedicated message.

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IMPORTANT Do not continue driving with one or

Tyre pressure unsuitable for speed

more flat tyres as handling may be compromised.

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Should you need to travel at a speed higher than 160

Stop the car, avoiding harsh braking and steering

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km/h, inflate the tyres to the pressures specified in

manoeuvres. Replace the wheel immediately with the

“Tyre pressures” paragraph.

space-saver wheel (for versions/markets, where

provided) or carry out a repair using the dedicated

If the TPMS system (for versions/markets where

kit (see “Changing a wheel” in the "In an emergency"

provided) detects that the pressure of one or more

chapter) and contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as

tyres is unsuitable for the current speed, the warning

possible.

light will turn on (together with the message on

the display) (see “Tyre pressure low” in this chapter)

and it will stay on until the car slows down to a

Check tyre pressure

speed below the preset threshold.

This warning light switches on in the instrument

panel to indicate that the tyre pressure is below the

IMPORTANT In this case slow down immediately

value recommended to guarantee long tyre life

since tyre overheating could impair tyre performance

and low fuel consumption. It may also indicate a slow

and life beyond repair, and even make the tyre to

loss of pressure.

blow-out.

Should two or more tyres be flat, the display will

show the indications corresponding to each tyre in

WARNING

sequence.

Particularly strong radio frequency

Restore correct tyre pressures as soon as possible

interference may cause the TPMS to

(see “Cold tyre pressures” in the “Technical

function incorrectly.This condition is indicated

specifications” chapter).

to the driver by a message (for versions/markets

where provided).The message will disappear

automatically as soon as the interference ceases

to affect the system.

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EXTERNAL LIGHT FAILURE

FRONT FOG LIGHTS (green)

(amber)

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The warning light switches on when a fault is

The warning light comes on when the front fog lights

detected on one of the following lights:

are turned on.

❒ side lights

LEFT-HAND DIRECTION

❒ brake (stop) lights or corresponding fuse (see the

INDICATOR (green) (intermittent)

description provided for this symbol

).

❒ rear fog lights

❒ direction indicators

The warning light comes on when the direction

indicator control stalk is moved downwards

❒ number plate lights.

or, together with the right-hand direction indicator,

The failure relating to these lights could be: one or

when the hazard warning light button is pressed.

more blown bulbs, a blown protection fuse or a

break in the electrical connection.

RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION

The display will show the dedicated message.

INDICATOR (green) (intermittent)

REAR FOG LIGHTS (amber)

The warning light switches on when the direction

indicator control stalk is moved upwards or, together

with the left direction indicator, when the hazard

The warning light switches on when the rear fog

warning light button is pressed.

lights are activated.

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SIDE LIGHTS AND DIPPED

CRUISE CONTROL (green) (for

HEADLIGHTS (green)/FOLLOW ME

versions/markets, where provided)

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HOME (green)

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SIDE LIGHTS AND DIPPED HEADLIGHTS

Turning the key to the MAR-ON position the

warning light switches on, but it should switch off

The warning light switches on when side lights

after a few seconds.

or dipped headlights are activated.

The warning light switches on when the Cruise

Control ring nut is turned to ON.

FOLLOW ME HOME

The display will show the dedicated message.

This warning light switches on (on some versions

together with a message and a symbol in the display)

POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD

when this device is used (see the "Follow Me Home"

paragraph in the "Knowing your car" chapter).

The outside temperature indicator starts flashing

The display will show the dedicated message.

when the outside temperature reaches or falls below

3°C and the symbol lights up on the display to

warn the driver of the possible presence of ice

MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS (blue)

on the road.

The display will show the dedicated message.

The warning light switches on when the main beam

LIMITED RANGE

headlights are turned on.

The display will show the dedicated message to warn

the driver that the cruising range is less than 50 km

(or the equivalent in miles).

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IN AN EMERGENCY

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STARTING THE ENGINE

❒ with a second lead, connect the negative terminal

- of the auxiliary battery to an earth point

on

Contact a Fiat Dealership immediately if instrument

the engine or the gearbox of the car to be started;

panel warning light

stays on constantly.

❒ start the engine;

❒ when the engine has been started, remove the

JUMP STARTING

leads reversing the order above.

If the battery is flat, the engine may be started using

If after a few attempts the engine does not start, do

an auxiliary battery with the same capacity or a

not persist but contact a Fiat Dealership.

little higher than the flat one.

Proceed as follows to start the car:

IMPORTANT Do not directly connect the negative

terminals of the two batteries: sparks could ignite

❒ connect the positive terminals (sign + near the

explosive gas released from the battery. If the

terminal) of the two batteries with a jump lead

auxiliary battery is installed on another car, prevent

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accidental contact between metallic parts of the two

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cars.

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Never use a fast battery-charger to start

the engine as this could damage the

electronic systems of your car, particularly

the ignition and fuel supply control units.

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CHANGING A WHEEL

WARNING

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This procedure must be performed by

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

expert personnel because incorrect

actions could cause electrical discharge of

The car is equipped with the “Fix&Go Automatic

considerable intensity. Furthermore, battery

Kit”: see paragraph “Fix&Go Automatic Kit” for

fluid is poisonous and corrosive: avoid contact

instructions on how to use this device. As an

with skin and eyes. Keep naked flames and

alternative to the “Fix&Go Automatic Kit” the car

lighted cigarettes away from the battery and do

may be equipped with a space-saver wheel: see

not cause sparks.

the instructions on the following pages for changing

the wheel.

BUMP STARTING

WARNING

Never bump start the engine by pushing, towing or

The space-saver wheel (for versions/

coasting downhill.

markets, where provided) is specific to

your car, do not use it on other models, or use

IMPORTANT Remember that the brake servo and

the space-saver wheel of other models on your

electrical power steering system are not active until

car.The space-saver wheel must only be used

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the engine is started. A much greater effort will

in case of emergency. It must only be used

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therefore be required to use the brake pedal or turn

for the distance necessary to reach a service

the steering wheel.

point and the car speed must not exceed 80

km/h.The space-saver wheel has an orange

sticker that summarises the main cautions for

use and limitations. Never remove or cover

the sticker.The following information is

provided in four languages on the sticker:

"Important! For temporary use only! 80 km/h

max.! Replace with a standard wheel as soon as

possible. Never cover this indication". Never

apply a hub cap on a space-saver wheel.

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WARNING

WARNING

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Alert other drivers that the car is

The jack provided is only intended to be

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stationary in compliance with local

used for replacing wheels on the car

regulations: hazard warning lights, warning

with which it is supplied, or on same-model

triangle, etc.Any passengers on board should

vehicles. Never use the jack for other purposes,

leave the car, especially if it is heavily laden.

such as lifting other car models. Never use it

Passengers should stay away from on-coming

for repair operations under the car. Incorrectly

traffic while the wheel is being changed. On hills

positioning the jack may cause the car to fall.

or uneven roads, use chocks or appropriate

Do not use the jack for loads higher than the

objects to block the wheels of the car.

one shown on its label. Never install snow

chains on the space-saver wheel; if a front tyre

(driving wheel) is punctured and you need to

use snow chains, use a standard wheel from the

WARNING

rear axle and install the space-saver wheel on

The car's driving characteristics will be

the rear axle. In this way, with two normal drive

modified with the space-saver wheel

wheels, it is possible to use snow chains.

fitted.Avoid sudden starting or stopping, sharp

or fast turns.The total life of a space-saver

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wheel is approximately 3000 km, after which it

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WARNING

must be replaced by another wheel of the

same type. Never install a traditional tyre on a

Fit the hub cap correctly to prevent it

rim designed to be used as a space-saver wheel.

from coming free in motion. Never

Have the tyre repaired and refitted as soon as

tamper with the inflating valve. Never introduce

possible. Using two or more space-saver wheels

tools of any kind between rim and tyre. Check

at the same time is forbidden. Do not grease the

tyre and space-saver wheel pressures regularly,

threads of bolts before fitting them: they might

referring to the values shown in the "Technical

slip out.

data" chapter.

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JACK

❒ loosen fastener E fig. 124;

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Please note that:

❒ for versions equipped with the “Fix&Go

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Automatic” kit, take the tool box from the luggage

❒ the jack weight is 1.76 kg;

compartment;

❒ the jack requires no adjustment;

❒ the jack cannot be repaired and in the event of a

fault it must be replaced by another original one;

❒ no tool other than its cranking device may be

fitted on the jack.

To change a wheel proceed as follows:

❒ stop the car in a position that is not dangerous for

on-coming traffic where you can change the wheel

safely. the ground must be flat and sufficiently

compact;

❒ turn the engine off and pull up the handbrake;

engage first gear or reverse; use handle A to

remove the rigid preformed cover B fig. 123;

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❒ for versions equipped with space-saver wheel,

❒ alert any bystander that the car is about to be

loosen fastener E fig. 124, take tool box F, position

raised; all persons should be kept away from

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it near the wheel to be changed and then take

the car and nobody must touch it until it has been

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space-saver wheel G;

lowered;

❒ remove hub cap H fig. 125 (versions with steel

rims) or remove the hub cap (versions with alloy

rims);

❒ loosen the bolts of the wheel to be replaced by

about one turn with the wrench provided L

fig. 126; if you have alloy rims, rock the car to

make it easier to separate the rim from the wheel

hub;

❒ operate device M fig. 127 so as to extend the jack,

until groove N on the upper part of the jack fits

correctly into the lower profile P visible on the car

body next to the indication Q (at approx. 72 cm

from the centre of the front wheel or 75 cm from

the centre of the rear wheel);

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126

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fig. 127

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❒ fit handle R fig. 127 to operate the jack and raise

REFITTING THE STANDARD WHEEL

the car until the wheel is a few centimetres above

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Following the procedure described previously, raise

the ground;

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the car and remove the space-saver wheel.

❒ fully loosen the fastening bolts and remove the

wheel.

Versions with steel rims

❒ make sure the contact surfaces between

Proceed as follows:

space-saver wheel and hub are clean so that the

fastening bolts will not come loose;

❒ make sure the contact surfaces between standard

wheel and hub are clean so that the fastening

❒ fit the space-saver wheel aligning the openings S

bolts will not come loose;

fig. 128 with the corresponding centering pins T;

❒ fit the standard wheel aligning the openings S

❒ using the wrench provided, tighten the four

fig. 128 with the corresponding centering pins T;

fastening bolts;

❒ using the wrench provided, tighten the fastening

❒ turn the jack handle R fig. 127 to lower the car and

bolts;

remove the jack;

❒ lower the car and remove the jack;

❒ use the wrench provided to fully tighten the bolts,

passing alternately from one bolt to the opposite

❒ using the wrench provided, fully tighten the bolts

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one, as per the numerical sequence illustrated

in the sequence shown in diagram fig. 129;

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in fig. 129.

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❒ fit the hub cap so that the inflation valve can exit

Versions with alloy rims

through the special slot visible on the cap itself;

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Proceed as follows:

❒ pressure-fit the hub cap starting from the parts

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❒ tighten centering pin A fig. 130 in one of the fixing

nearest to the inflation valve and continue until

bolt openings on the wheel hub;

it is completely fitted.

❒ place the wheel on the pin and tighten the bolts

IMPORTANT If it is not fitted properly, the hub cap

using the wrench provided. Bolt insertion is eased

may detach itself when the car is running.

by the use of the extension B provided;

❒ undo centering pin A and tighten the last fastening

bolt;

❒ lower the car and remove the jack;

❒ using the wrench provided, fully tighten the bolts

in the same sequence shown previously for the

space-saver wheel (see fig. 129);

❒ refit the hub cap.

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fig. 130

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