Reconfigurable FIAT IDEA 2007 1.G Owner's Manual

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❒car heavy duty(e.g.: towing trailer uphill or
fully laden car): decrease speed, if the warning
light stays on, stop the car. Wait for 2 or 3
minutes leaving the engine on and slightly
accelerated to further activate the circulation
of the coolant fluid, then switch the engine off.
Check proper coolant level as described
previously.
IMPORTANT Under severe use of the car, keep
the engine on and slightly accelerated for few
minutes before switching it off.ç
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INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING
The warning light on the dial turns on (on certain
versions together with the message on the
display) when one or more doors, the boot or
the bonnet are not properly shut.
Symbols
¯/˙shown on the display indicate
incomplete left/right door closing.
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(*) Or rear
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“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING SYSTEM
On versions with modal instrument panel the
warning light turns on when the “dualdrive”
electric power steering is activated.
On versions with comfort instrument panel, the
message CITY is displayed on the reconfigurable
multifunction display when the “dualdrive”
electric power steering is activated.
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SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
The warning light on the dial turns on (on certain
versions together with the message on the
display) when the car exceeds the speed limit set
previously (see “Reconfigurable Multifunction
Display” in section “Dashboard and controls”).
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FUEL RESERVE
The warning light on the dial turns on (on certain
versions together with the message on the
display) when about 5/7 litres fuel are left in the
tank.
The warning light flashes to indicate a failure,
contact Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.ç
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WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER
(Multijet versions)
The warning light on the dial turns on (or, on
certain versions, a dedicated message is shown
on the reconfigurable multifunction display)
when there is water in the diesel fuel filter.
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The presence of water in the fuel circuit may cause serious damage to the entire injection system
and cause irregular engine operation. If the warning light con the dial turns on, (or, on certain
versions, a dedicated message is shown on the reconfigurable multifunction display), contact Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible to have the system relieved. If the above indications come on
immediately after refuelling, water has probably been poured into the tank: turn the engine off
immediately and contact Fiat Dealership.
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mGLOW PLUGS (Multijet versions)
Turning the ignition key to MAR, the warning
light on the dial comes on and goes off when
glow plugs reach the preset temperature. Start
the engine immediately after warning light
switching off.
IMPORTANT With high ambient temperature,
warning light stays on for very short time.amber
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REAR FOG LIGHTS
The warning light on the dial turns on when the
rear fog lights are turned on. amber
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FRONT FOG LIGHTS
The warning light on the dial turns on when the
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LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR
(intermittent)
The warning light on the dial turns on when the
direction indicator stalk is moved downwards or,
together with the right indicator, when the
hazard warning light button is pressed.
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR
(intermittent)
The warning light on the dial turns on when the
direction indicator stalk is moved upwards or,
together with the left indicator, when the hazard
warning light button is pressed.
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SIDELIGHTS AND LOW BEAMS
The warning light on the dial turns on when
sidelights, parking lights or low beams are turned
on. The warning light on the dial will also turn on
when the daylight sensor (where provided) turns
the lights on3
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amberBRAKE PAD WEAR (where provided)
The warning light on the dial turns on if the front
brake pads are worn; in this case have them
changed as soon as possible.
On certain versions the dedicated message is
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FOLLOW ME HOME
The warning light on the dial comes on (on
certain versions, together with the message on
the display) when the “Follow me home” device
is activated (see “Follow me home” in section
“Dashboard and controls”).
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
The warning light on the dial turns on when the
main beams are turned on.
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CRUISE CONTROL
(where provided)
The warning light on the dial comes on (on
certain versions, together with the message on
the display), with the knurled ring of the Cruise
Control in the ON position, when the device
starts to intervene on the engine.
POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF ICE
ON THE ROAD
When the outside temperature reaches or falls
below 3°C, the reconfigurable multifunction
display will show a warning message, symbol
√will turn on and temperature indication will flash
to warn the driver of the possible presence of
ice on the road. A buzzer will also sound.