FIAT Bravo - Manual (Page 118)

❒ engine stopping by Start&Stop system for over 3
minutes;
❒ for versions equipped with automatic climate
control (for versions/markets where provided),
to enable suitable thermal comfort or with
MAX-DEF activation.
If a gear in engaged during stopping with
Start&Stop, the automatic restarting of the engine
is only permitted by fully depressing the clutch
pedal.
The driver is informed by a message on the display
and - for versions/markets, where provided - by
the flashing of the
symbol.
If the clutch is not pressed, about 3 minutes after
the engine stops, the engine can be restarted
only using the ignition key.
In cases of undesired engine stops, due for example
to the clutch pedal being released abruptly with a
gear engaged, if the Start&Stop system is activated,
the engine can be restarted by fully depressing
the clutch pedal.
SAFETY FUNCTIONS
When the engine is stopped by the Start&Stop
system, if the driver releases his/her seat belt and
opens the driver's or passenger's door, the engine
can be restarted only using the ignition key.
The driver is informed by a buzzer and by the
flashing of the symbol
on the display; on some
versions, a message is displayed as well.
"ENERGY SAVING" FUNCTION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
If, after automatic engine restarting, the driver does
not carry out any action on the car for an
extended period (about 3 minutes), the Start&Stop
system stops the engine definitively, to prevent
fuel consumption. In these cases, the engine can
only be restarted using the ignition key.
Note In any case, it is possible to keep the engine
running by deactivating the Start&Stop system.
IRREGULAR OPERATION
In the event of malfunction, the Start&Stop system
is deactivated. The driver is informed of the fault
by the flashing symbol
(versions with
multifunction display) or symbol (versions with
reconfigurable multifunction display). For
versions/markets, where provided, a warning
message is also displayed. In this case, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
CAR INACTIVITY
In the event of car inactivity, special attention must
be paid to the disconnection of the battery power
supply.
Proceed as follows: detach the connector A (by
pressing button B) from sensor C for monitoring
the status of the battery installed on the negative
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GETTING TO
KNOW YOUR CAR
SAFETY
STARTINGAND
DRIVING
WARNINGLIGHTS
ANDMESSAGES
INANEMERGENCY
SERVICINGAND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
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