wheel FIAT IDEA 2007 1.G Owner's Manual

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“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING FAILURE (where provided)
Turning the ignition key to MAR the warning light
on the dial turns on, but it should go off after few
seconds.
If the warning light stays on (on certain versions
together with the message on the display), you
will not have steering assistance and the effort on
the steering wheel will be increased, steering is
however possible. Contact Fiat Dealership.
DIESEL FUEL FILTER SENSOR FAILURE
The warning light on the dial comes on (on
certain versions together with the message on
the display) when diesel fuel filter sensor failure is
detected. Contact Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible to have the fault removed.
GLOW PLUG WARMING
FAILURE (Multijet versions)
The warning light on the dial turns on (together
with the message on the display) when there is a
failure in the glow plug warming system. Contact
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible to have the
fault eliminated.
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red
amber
amber
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Warning
light on dial Message on
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EBD SYSTEM FAILURE - System
unavailable
The turning on at the same time of the xand
>warning lights on the dial (on certain versions
together with the message on the display) with
the engine running indicates that the EBD system
is inefficient or unavailable.
In this case heavy braking may cause the rear
wheels to lock before time, with the possibility of
skidding.
Drive with the utmost care to the nearest Fiat
Dealership to have the system checked.
x
+
>
red
amber
Warning
light on dial Message on
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BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine (bu pushing, towing, or
coasting downhill) as this could cause fuel to flow into
the catalytic exhaust system and damage it beyond
repair.IMPORTANT Remember that until the engine has
started the brake booster and electrical power
steering systems will not work and a greater effort will
therefore be required to press the brake pedal or turn
the steering wheel.
WARNINGAlert other drivers that the car is stationary in compliance with local regulations:
hazard warning lights, warning triangle etc. Any passengers on board should leave
the car, especially if it is heavily laden. Passengers should stay away from
oncoming traffic while the wheel is being changed on. If the wheel is being changed
on a steep or badly surfaced road, place the wedges or other suitable material
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IMPORTANT Do not use the quick repairing kit if the
tyre is damaged due to driving with the wheel
flattened.IT SHOULD BE NOTICED THAT:
The sealing fluid of the quick tyre repair kit is effective
with external temperatures between –20 °C and +50
°C.
The sealing fluid has limited life.
WARNINGHoles and damages on the tyre side walls cannot be repaired. Do not use the quick
tyre repair kit if damaging is due to running with flat tyre. In the event of a puncture caused by foreign bodies, it is possible to repair tyres showing damages
on the track or shoulder up to max 4 mm diameter.
Repairs are not possible in case of damages on the wheel rim (bad groove
distortion causing air loss). Do not remove foreign bodies (screws or nails) from the
tyre.WARNING
The compressor shall not be operated for more than 20 minutes. Risk of
overheating!. Tyres repaired with the quick tyre repair kit shall be used temporarily
only.WARNING

IF A TYRE IS PUNCTURED
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Wheel changing and correct use of the jack and space-saver spare wheel call for some precautions as listed below.
WARNING If the car is equipped with “Kit for tyre quick repair Fix & Go”, see the instructions contained in the
following chapter.
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WARNINGThe space-saver spare wheel is specific to the vehicle: do not use it on other
models and do not use spare wheels designed for other models on your car. The
space-saver spare wheel must only be used in the event of an emergency, and then
only for as little as possible and at no more than 80 km/h. The space-saver spare
wheel is fitted with an orange sticker giving the main instructions for its use and
limitations. The sticker must never be removed or covered. Do not fit the hub cap
to the spare wheel. The sticker gives the following information in four languages:
C
AUTION! FOR TEMPORARY USE ONLY! 80 KM/H MAX! REPLACE BY NORMAL WHEEL AS SOON
AS POSSIBLE
. DO NOT COVER THIS LABEL IN USE.

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WARNINGThe jack should only be used to change a wheel on the car for which it was
designed. It should not be put to other uses or employed to raise other models of
cars. Under no circumstances should it be used when carrying out repairs under the
car. An incorrectly positioned jack may cause the car to fall. Do not use the jack to
lift loads exceeding that indicated on the label attached to the jack itself. Do not
fit snow chains on a space-saver spare wheel. If a front wheel (drive wheel) is
punctured and you require snow chains to proceed, take a standard wheel from
the rear axle and fit the space-saver spare wheel in its place. Having fitted two
standard wheels on the front drive axle you can use snow chains, thus solving the
emergency situation.
WARNINGWhen driving with a space-saver spare wheel fitted, the driving performance of
your car may change. Avoid accelerating or braking suddenly, steering abruptly or
fast cornering. The lifespan of a space-saver spare wheel is approximately 3000
km, after which it will need to be replaced with another spare wheel of the same
type. Never fit a standard tyre on the space-saver spare wheel rim. Have the wheel
replaced and refitted as soon as possible. Never use two or more spare wheels at
the same time. Do not lubricate the bolt threads before fitting them back: they
could come loose.
WARNINGFasten the wheel cap correctly to prevent the wheel from coming free in motion.
Never tamper with the inflation valve. Never place tools between the rim and tyre.
Check the tyre and space-saver spare wheel pressure regularly. The tyre inflation
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Please note:
❒the jack cannot be repaired. If it breaks it must be replaced with a
new jack;
❒no tool other than its cranking device may be fitted on the jack.
To change a wheel proceed as follows:
❒Stop the car in a position that is not dangerous for oncoming traffic
where you can change the wheel safely. The ground should be flat and
adequately firm;
❒Turn the engine off and pull up the handbrake;
❒Engage first gear or reverse;
❒Lift the luggage compartment panel mat;
❒Loosen the fastener (A);
❒Take the tool bag (B) and go to the wheel to be replaced;
❒Take the space-saver spare wheel (C);
❒If the car is fitted with alloy rims, remove the wheel hub with the
screwdriver provided levering in the groove (E), as shown in the
figure;
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❒Loosen the bolts on the wheel to be replaced by about one turn with
the wrench provided (E); if the car is fitted with alloy rims, shake the
car to facilitate removing this rim from the wheel hub;
❒Operate the device (F) and extend the jack until groove (G) on the
jack fits correctly into ridge (H) on the body near sign I (at about 60
cm from the front wheel centre or 80 cm from the rear wheel
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❒Warn anybody nearby that the car is about to be
lifted. They must stay clear and not touch the
vehicle until it is back on the ground;
❒Fit the handle (L) to operate the jack and lift the
car until the wheel to be changed is several
centimetres off the ground;
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❒For versions with wheel cap, remove the wheel cap
after unloosing the three fastening bolts and finally
unloose the fourth bolt and extract the wheel.
❒Make sure the contact surfaces between spare
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❒Fit the spare wheel making the holes (M) coincide with the respective
centring pins (N);
❒Using the wrench provided, fully tighten the four fastening bolts;
❒Turn the jack handle (L) to lower the car and remove the jack;
❒Use the wrench provided to fasten the bolts completely in a criss-
cross fashion as shown in the figure.
REFITTING THE STANDARD WHEEL
Following the procedure described previously, raise the car and remove
the spare wheel.
For versions with steel rim
Proceed as follows:
❒Make sure the contact surfaces between standard wheel and hub are
clean so that the fastening bolts will not come loose;
❒Fit the standard wheel by inserting the first bolt in the hole closest to
the inflation valve;
❒Fit the wheel cap making the groove (on the wheel cap) coincide with
the inflation valve and fit the other three bolts;
❒Using the wrench provided, tighten the fastening bolts;
❒Lower the car and remove the jack;
❒Using the wrench provided, fully tighten the bolts in the sequence
shown previously for the spare wheel;
IMPORTANT Incorrect fitting may cause the wheel cap to come off
when the car is travelling.