Bravo Dualogic

This Supplement describes the procedure for using the Fiat Bravo Dualogic electronically controlled manual gearbox.

For the correct use of the gearbox, it is essential to read this Supplement in full to find out at the outset which operations are correct and permissible.

For additional information, consult the Owner Handbook to which this Supplement is attached.

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CONTENTS

READY TO START ................................................................... 3

OPERATING MODE .................................................................. 4

WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES.................................. 10

TOWING THE CAR .................................................................. 13

FUSE REPLACEMENT ............................................................... 13

SERVICE SCHEDULE.................................................................. 14

CHECKING FLUID LEVELS...................................................... 14

ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS..................... 15

TRANSMISSION ......................................................................... 15

PERFORMANCE ........................................................................ 15

CAPACITIES ................................................................................. 16

FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ................................................... 16

FUEL CONSUMPTION ............................................................ 17

CO2 EMISSIONS ......................................................................... 17


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READY TO STARTMANUAL MODE

IMPORTANT For the correct use of thesystem, only use your right foot to oper-ate the pedals.❒ Press the brake pedal❒ Start the engine❒ Push the gear lever A-fig.1 towards

(+) to engage first gear (if starting fromN or R simply move the lever to thecentral position) or R to engage re-verse.

❒ Release the brake pedal and press theaccelerator pedal

❒ When driving, push the gear lever A to-wards (+) to engage a higher gear or to-wards (–) to engage a lower gear.

AUTOMATIC MODE

IMPORTANT For the correct use of thesystem, only use your right foot to oper-ate the pedals.

❒ Press the brake pedal❒ Start the engine

The car is equipped with an electronical-ly controlled manual gearbox known as“Dualogic” that has two operating modes:MANUAL and AUTO.

The gearbox consists of a conventionalmanual transmission to which an elec-tronically-controlled electrohydraulic de-vice that controls the clutch and gear shiftsautomatically has been added.

❒ Push the gear lever A-fig. 1 in A/M toengage the automatic mode or in R toengage reverse

❒ Release the brake pedal and press theaccelerator pedal.

fig. 1 F0Q0103m

fig. 2 F0Q0104m


Avoid keeping your hand onthe lever when you are not re-questing a gear shift or anAuto/Manual mode change.

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OPERATING MODE

The gearbox can work in two operatingmodes:

❒ the first is manual (MANUAL),where the driver decides directlywhen to shift gear;

❒ the second fully automatic (AUTO),where the system decides when toshift gear. ECO function (Economy)can be used with this mode reducingfuel consumption. To turn this func-tion on, press button E-fig. 3 locatedon the gearbox trim.

The selection of the gear and the oper-ating mode (MANUAL or AUTO) ismade using the control lever A-fig. 1 inthe centre console.

The system returns to the manual modeby returning the lever to the A/M posi-tion.

With the car at a standstill and the key re-moved, the lever may be movedwith/without the brake pedal pressed. Thesystem does not carry out any action af-ter the lever has been moved and remainsin the gear memorized before the key wasremoved.

IMPORTANT After starting, if there is anerror between the position of the lever andthe gear actually engaged, this will be sig-nalled, when the brake pedal is released, bya buzzer and by the letter N flashing in thedisplay until the inconsistency no longer ex-ists.

CONTROL LEVER

The control lever A, located in the dash-board, is the floating multistable type, i.e.it can take up three stable positions andthree unstable positions.

The three stable positions correspond toneutral (N), reverse (R) and the middleposition between the unstable positions(+) and (–).

The unstable positions, in other wordsthose which are abadonned as soon as thelever is released, are the position re-questing a higher gear (+), the position re-questing a lower gear (–) and the positionrequesting the automatic operating mode(A/M).

fig. 3 F0Q0105m


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MANUAL OPERATION (MANUAL)

In this operating mode, the driver is re-sponsible for choosing the best gear ra-tio to engage, depending on the car op-erating conditions.

Proceed as follows to shift gear:

❒ move the lever to (+) position to en-gage a higher gear;

or

❒ move the lever to (–) position to en-gage a lower gear.

If the gear change request may adverselyaffect the correct operation of the engineand the gearbox, the system does not al-low the gear change but automaticallychanges down if the engine is idling (e.g.during deceleration).

In such cases the system warns the dri-ver of the impossibility of changing gear bymeans of a buzzer.

STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (where provided) fig. 4On certain versions the change can bemanaged sequentially using (optional) con-trols on the steering wheel. To use the controls on the steering wheel,the gear lever should be in the middle po-sition between + and –:❒ moving the lever on the steering

wheel +: engagement of higher ratio;❒ moving the lever on the steering

wheel –: engagement of lower ratio.The engagement of a lower (or higher)gear ratio is only permitted if the enginespeed allows

fig. 5 F0Q3290g fig. 6 F0Q3291gfig. 4 F0Q0777m

AUTOMATIC OPERATION(AUTO)

To switch the automatic operation (AUTO)on/off, push lever A to the A/M position;activation will be signalled by the display ofthe word AUTO and the gear engaged fig. 5-6. In AUTO mode the system willchange gear depending on the speed of thecar, the engine speed and the intensity withwhich the accelerator pedal is pressed. Agear shift may be requested by operating thegear lever, but without necessarily switch-ing this mode off: this function, known as‘gear suggestion’, suspends the automaticmode for the time required to select the ra-tio requested by the driver.


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Automatic operation (AUTO - ECO)

The ECO can only be activated with theautomatic mode engaged.

The ECO function is turned on by press-ing button E-fig. 6 located on the trimnext to the gear lever. After this functionhas been activated, the display will showthe gear engaged and the words AUTOand E.

The ECO function activates the systemselecting the most suitable gear depend-ing on the speed of the car, the enginespeed and the intensity with which the ac-celerator is pressed with fuel economy be-ing the main objective.

fig. 7 F0S0236m

INFORMATION ON DISPLAY

When the ignition key is turned to MAR,after around one second, display showsthe gear engaged and the last mode used(AUTO or MANUAL):

N = neutral;

1 = first gear;

2 = second gear

3 = third gear;

4 = fourth gear;

5 = fifth gear;

6 = sixth gear;

R = reverse.

If the ECO function is used the display willshow the letter E (Economy) next thegear engaged fig. 8-9.

IMPORTANT If the display does notshow the gear engaged after 10 secondswith the ignition key in MAR, turn the ig-nition to STOP, wait for the display toturn off and then repeat the manoeuvre.If the problem persists, contact the FiatDealership.

If necessary (e.g. when overtaking) the sys-tem changes down a gear or more in or-der to provide appropriate power andtorque for the acceleration requested bythe driver (this all takes place in automat-ic mode irrespective of whether or notthe ECO function is activated).


If the engine does not startwith the gear engaged, a po-

tentially hazardous situation becausethe gearbox has automatically shiftedto neutral is indicated by a buzzer.

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ENGINE STARTING

The system permits engine start-up with agear engaged and also with the gearbox inneutral (N); the brake pedal must alwaysbe pressed first.

It is advisable to place the gear lever inneutral (N) before starting the engine.

After start-up:

❒ the gearbox automatically engages neu-tral (N)

❒ the lever remains in the same positionas the last time the engine was turnedoff

❒ the display will show the letter (N) and,when the brake pedal is released, abuzzer together with the flashing of theletter (N), will signal any inconsistencybetween the position of the lever andthe gear engaged

❒ the gears that can be engaged are 1st,2nd or reverse (R).

IMPORTANT If start-up is requested withthe gearbox is a position other than N andwithout the brake pedal pressed, the dis-play shows a dedicated message see(“Warning lights and messages” para-graph). In this case, repeat the start-up ma-noeuvre, pressing the brake pedal.

IMPORTANT If start-up is requested withthe gearbox faulty, run the “Delayed start-up” procedure (see associated messages):turn the key to the AVV position for atleast 7 seconds with the brake depressedand the engine will start. The system willbe in recovery mode (highest gear per-mitted 3rd, automatic mode not available).If the engine does not start, contact theFiat Dealership.

IMPORTANT When the driver’s door isopened, the system activates the hydraulicsystem so that it is prepared for the sub-sequent starting of the enigne.

fig. 8 F0Q3292g

fig. 9 F0Q3293g

WARNING


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To engage 2nd gear

❒ press the brake pedal;

❒ with the lever in (N) or (R) move thelever to the middle position and thentoward (+)

❒ with the lever already in the middle po-sition, move the lever twice toward (+)

❒ release the brake pedal and press theaccelerator pedal.

It is possible to engage 1st or 2nd gearwith the lever in the middle position andthe brake pedal pressed using the lever (+)located behind the steering wheel (wherepresent). For departures on a hill with amedium-steep gradient, it is advisable touse the handbrake.

To engage reverse (R)

❒ press the brake pedal (car completelystationary)

IMPORTANT If the car is moving, the re-quest is accepted and carried out if the carspeed is less than 3 km/h within 1.5 sec-onds of the request: if the request is notimplemented, the system will maintain thegear engaged or if car speed drops below10 km/h it will put the gearbox in neutral(N) and the manoeuvre must then be re-peated.

❒ move the lever to (R)

❒ release the brake pedal and press theaccelerator pedal.

DRIVING OFF IN THE CAR

Driving off in the car, take-off, is permit-ted in 1st gear and 2nd gear (recommend-ed on road surfaces with poor grip) andreverse (R).

To engage 1st gear

❒ press the brake pedal;

❒ with the lever in (N) or (R) move thelever to the middle position;

❒ with the lever already in the middle po-sition, move the lever toward (+);

❒ release the brake pedal and press theaccelerator pedal (pressing the pedalquickly so that it reaches the end oftravel and turning off the ASR function,if present, allow a responsive take off).

It is possible to engage 1st or 2nd gear withthe lever in the middle position and thebrake pedal pressed using the lever (+) lo-cated behind the steering wheel (wherepresent).

For departures on a hill with a medium-steep gradient, it is advisable to use thehandbrake.


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BUZZER WARNING

For safety reasons, a buzzer warningsounds when the car is parked with thegearbox in neutral (N) (the warningsounds when the ignition key is turned toSTOP);

With the car at a standstill, engine runningand (1), (2) or (R) gear engaged, the sys-tem turns on the buzzer and automatical-ly shifts the gearbox to neutral (N) when:

❒ the accelerator and/or brake pedals arenot operated for at least 3 minutes;

❒ the brake pedal is pressed for longerthan 10 minutes;

❒ the driver’s door is opened and the ac-celerator and brake are not operatedfor at least 1.5 seconds;

❒ a fault has been detected in the gear-box.

PARKING THE CAR

To park safely, it is essential to engage 1st

gear or reverse (R) gear with your footon the brake pedal. If parking on a slope,operate the brake pedal. It is also essen-tial to wait until the gear engaged disap-pears from the reconfigurable multifunc-tion display before releasing the brakepedal.

IMPORTANT NEVER leave your carwith the gearbox in neutral (N).

GENERAL WARNINGS

❒ With the car at a standstill and a gearengaged, keep the brake pedal presseduntil you decide to set off. Then releasethe brake and accelerate gradually;

❒ when parked for long periods with theengine running, it is advisable to keepthe gearbox in (N);

❒ in order to safeguard the efficiency ofthe clutch, do not use the acceleratorto keep the car still (e.g.: stopped on ahill); if the clutch overheats it coulddamage it so use the brake pedal or thehandbrake and only use the acceleratoepedal when setting off;

❒ use second gear only when you needmore control of take-off during ma-noeuvres on surfaces with poor grip;

❒ if, with reverse (R) engaged, you needto engage first speed or vice versa, on-ly change gear when the car has cometo a stop and the brake pedal ispressed;

❒ although very inadvisable, if the car isunexpectedly allowed to roll downhillwith the gearbox in neutral (N) the sys-tem will automatically engage the gearbest suited to car speed when a gearshift is requested to allow drive to becorrectly transmitted to the wheels;


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WARNING LIGHTSAND MESSAGES

REDUCE GEAR CHANGES

The message appears in the display to in-dicate that the driver is using the gearboxincorrectly.

Incorrect use (by the driver) could auto-matically activate a procedure for pro-tecting the system.

DUALOGIC GEARBOXFAILURE (red)

When the ignition key isturned to MAR, the warning

light turns on and should go off after a fewseconds.

The warning light on the dial comes onflashing (together with a message in thedisplay and a buzzer) to indicate that thegearbox is faulty.

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If a fault is present, contacta Fiat Dealership as soon aspossible to check the sys-tem.

Contact a Fiat Dealership ifthe message remains in thedisplay.

❒ if necessary, with the engine off it is pos-sible to engage 1st gear or reverse (R)with the ignition ON and the brakepressed. In this case, gear shifts must bemade allowing at least 5 minutes toelapse between one gear shift and thenext to safeguard the operation of thehydraulic system and the pump in par-ticular;

❒ pressing the accelerator pedal quicklyuntil it is in the end of travel positionand switchin off the ASR function, ifpresent, using the button in the dash-board allows for a responsive take off.

❒ during hill starts, accelerate graduallybut fully immediately after releasing thehandbrake or brake pedal to allow theengine to increase its rpm to a greaterextent and overcome higher gradientswith more torque.


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MANUAL MODE NOT AVAILABLE

The message appears in the display whenit is not possible to select MANUALmode with the engine running.


AUTOMATIC MODE NOT AVAILABLE

The message appears in the display whenit is not possible to select AUTO modewith the engine running.

CLUTCH OVERHEATING -SEE MANUAL

The message appears in the display to-gether with a buzzer when the clutchoverheats.

In this situation, limit take-off and gearshifts or if necessary park (turning off theengine) until conditions are optimum.

PRESS BRAKE PEDAL

The message is shown in the display to-gether with a buzzer during an attempt atstarting when the brake pedal is notpressed.

PRESS BRAKE PEDAL - DELAYED START-UP

The display shows these messages alter-nately and in sequence together with anwarning buzzer when the system does notrecognise the brake pedal to be opera-tional during a starting attempt.

In this situation, keep the key on AVV forat least 7 seconds with the brake pressed:the engine will start. The system will be inrecovery mode (maximum speed permit-ted: 3rd).


If the message still appears inthe display, contact a FiatDealership.

To safeguard clutch efficien-cy, do not use the acceleratorto keep the car at a standstill(e.g.: parking on a hill); the

clutch could be damaged by overheat-ing. Use the brake pedal instead andoperate the accelerator only when youare ready to set off.


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GEAR NOT AVAILABLE

This message appears in the display to-gether with a warning buzzer in the fol-lowing cases:

❒ when it is not possible to change geardue to a fault in the system;

or

❒ when, due a fault in the system, it is on-ly possible to engage 1st (1), 2nd (2), 3rd

(3) or reverse (R).

PRESS BRAKE AND REPEAT MANOEUVRE

The message appears in the display ac-companied, in some cases, by a warningbuzzer for safety reasons if you attemptto change gear without previously press-ing the brake pedal.




Contact a Fiat Dealership ifthe messages remain in thedisplay.

IMPORTANT If start-up is requested withthe gearbox faulty, run the “Delayed start-up” procedure (see associated messages):turn the key to the AVV position for atleast 7 seconds with the brake depressedand the engine will start. The system willbe in recovery mode (highest gear per-mitted 3rd, automatic mode not available).If the engine does not start, contact a Fiat Dealership.

IMPORTANT The messages are only dis-played if the engine is started with a gearother than neutral (N) engaged.

MANOEUVRE NOT PERMITTED

The message appears in the display to-gether with a warning buzzer when thesystem will not accept a gear change viathe control lever because certain condi-tions required for acceptance of the gearchange are missing.

PLACE GEAR LEVER IN N (neutral)

This message appears in the display to-gether with a warning buzzer when thesystem asks the driver to perform the ma-noeuvre.

When the gearbox is shifted to (N) themessage in the display should go off.


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TOWING THE CAR

Ensure the gearbox is in neutral (N) (bychecking that the car moves when pushed)and tow in the same way as a normal carwith a manual gearbox (see instructions inOwner Handbook).

If it is not possible to place the gearboxin neutral, do not tow the car and contacta Fiat Dealership.

FUSE REPLACEMENT

For the location of the fuses, see the illustrations in the “Fuse replacement” paragraphin the “In an emergency” section of the Owner’s Handbook.

FUSE AMPS

Dualogic gearbox control unit power supply (+ ignition) F16 7.5

Dualogic gearbox control unit power supply (+ battery) F18 10

ECO button and Dualogic gearbox control light guide F51 5


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Used gearbox oil contains substances that are hazardous for the environment. It is advisable to have the oil changedby a Fiat Dealership where used oil will be disposed of according to the law.

CHECKING FLUID LEVELS

DUALOGIC GEARBOX HYDRAULIC OPERATING SYSTEM FLUID

For checking the oil level, go exclusively to a Fiat Dealership.

SERVICE SCHEDULE

1.4 T-JET 120 HP 1.6 Multijet 120 HP

Check the transmission Every 30.000 km Every 35.000 kmcontrol oil level

Check level for the clutch Every 30.000 km Every 35.000 kmactuation hydraulic system

Replace oil for the clutch Every 60.000 km (or every 2 years) Every 70.000 km (or every 2 years)actuation hydraulic system


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ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS

Versions Engine code Bodywork versions

1.4 T-JET 120 HP 198A4000 198AXG11 10 198AXG11 10B (▲)

1.6 Multijet 120 HP 198A2000 198AXL11 11 (�)198AXL11 11B (▲) (�)

198AXL11 11C (�)198AXLII IID (▲) (�)

(▲) Versions with option of 18” tyres(�) EURO 4 with DPF versions (�) EURO 5 versions

PERFORMANCEThe top speed after the car has been run in is:

1.4 T-JET 120 HP: 197 km/h1.6 Multijet 120 HP: 195 km/h

TRANSMISSION1.4 T-JET 120 HP - 1.6 Multijet 120 HP

Gearbox Six forward speeds plus reverse with electronically-controlledhydraulic system

Clutch Electronically controlled electrohydraulic

Drive Front


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FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Use

Lubricantsfor transmissionof drive

Brake Fluid

Specifications of fluids and lubricants for the correct

operation of the vehicle

Special fluid for electrohydraulic actuators ratio selector. Qualification FIAT 9.55550-SA1

Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 75W-85that passes API GL-4 specifications.Qualification FIAT 9.55550-MZ1

Synthetic fluid for brake and clutch system.Exceeds specifications: FMVSS no. 116 DOT 4,ISO 4925, SAE J 1704. Qualification FIAT 9.55597

Genuine fluids and lubricants

TUTELA CAR CS SPEEDContractual TechnicalReference N° F005.F98

TUTELA CARMATRYX Contractual Technical Reference N° F108.F02

TUTELA TOP 4Contractual TechnicalReference N° F001.A93

Applications

Dualogic electrically operated electrohydraulicactuator

Gearbox oil(1.6 Multijet versions)

Hydraulic brakes andclutch hydraulic controls

1.4 T-JET 120 HP - 1.6 Multijet 120 HP

kg

0.43

0.040

CAPACITIES

Dualogic gearboxhydraulic activation system

Clutch hydraulic operating system

litres

0.505

0.038

Recommended fuels Recommended products

TUTELA CAR CS SPEED

TUTELA TOP4


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CO2 EMISSIONS ACCORDING TO 2004/3/EC DIRECTIVE

1.4 T-JET 120 HP: 154 g/km1.6 Multijet 120 HP: 120 g/km

CO2 EMISSIONS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

FUEL CONSUMPTION ACCORDING TO 2004/3/EC DIRECTIVE (litres x 100 km) Urban Extraurban Combined

1.4 T-JET 120 HP 8.5 5.4 6.5

1.6 Multijet 120 HP 5.9 3.8 4.6

The fuel consumption figures in the table refer to the AUTO-ECO mode.


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