Fiat BRAVO Owner's Handbook Manual page 159

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 on MAR, the instrument
panel warning light remains on together with
warning light , turn the key to STOP and then
back to MAR; if the warning light remains on,
try the other keys provided with the vehicle.
If you are still unable to start the engine, perform
the emergency start-up procedure (see "Emergency
start-up" in "In an emergency" chapter) and
contact a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT Never leave the ignition key at
MAR-ON when the engine is stopped.
STARTING PROCEDURE FOR DIESEL
VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
❒ ensure that the handbrake is up;
❒ put the gear lever into neutral;
❒ turn the ignition key to MAR: the warning lights
and on the instrument panel will turn
on;
❒ wait for the warning lights
off. The hotter the engine is, the quicker this will
happen;
❒ press the clutch pedal down to the floor without
❒ turn the ignition key to AVV as soon as warning
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.
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 the
light remains lit, turn the key to STOP and then
back to MAR; 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.
IMPORTANT Never leave the ignition key at
MAR-ON when the engine is stopped.
and to switch
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.
touching the accelerator;
light switches off. Waiting too long will
waste the work done by the glow plugs.
Warning light
seconds after starting or during
prolonged cranking to indicate a fault
warning
will flash for 60
GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR CAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
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