FIAT Bravo User Manual

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SAFETY DEVICES

CORRECT USE OF THE CAR

ARNING

LIGHTS AND MESSAGES

IN AN

EMERGENCY

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICA

TIONS

INDEX

DASHBOARD AND CONTROLS

CAR

MAINTENANCE

Batteries contain substances
that are very harmful for the
environment. You are advised
to have the battery changed

at a Fiat Dealership, which is properly
equipped for disposing of used batter-
ies respecting nature and the law.

If the car is left inactive for
long periods at cold, remove

the battery and store it in a warm
place to prevent freezing.

WARNING

When working on the bat-
tery or near it, always wear

the proper goggles.

WARNING

USEFUL ADVICE
FOR LENGTHENING THE LIFE
OF YOUR BATTERY

To avoid draining your battery and length-
en its life, observe the following indica-
tions:
❒ when you park the car, ensure the

doors, tailgate and bonnet are closed
properly;

❒ the ceiling lights must be off. The car

is however provided with an automat-
ic system for switching off internal
lights;

❒ 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 bat-
tery negative cable;

❒ battery terminals shall always be per-

fectly tightened.

IMPORTANT If the battery remains with
the charge below 50% for a long time it
becomes damaged through sulphation and
its starting capacity is reduced.

Moreover, this might lead to a higher risk
of the battery electrolyte freezing (this
may even occur at –10°C). If the car is in-
active for a long period of time, refer to
“Car inactivity”, in section “Correct use
of the car”.

If after buying the car, you want to install
electric accessories which require per-
manent electric supply (alarm, etc.) con-
tact Fiat Dealership whose qualified per-
sonnel, in addition to suggesting the most
suitable devices, will evaluate the overall
electric absorption, checking whether the
car’s electric system is capable of with-
standing the load required, or whether it
should be integrated with a more power-
ful battery.

In fact, since these devices continue ab-
sorbing energy even when the ignition key
is off, they gradually run down the battery.

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