battery FIAT IDEA 2007 1.G Owners Manual

THE OWNER HANDBOOK CONTAINS…
…information, tips and important warnings regarding the safe, correct driving of your car, and its mainte-
nance. Pay particular attention to the symbols “(personal safety) #(environmental protection) !(the car’s
wellbeing). SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring it stays in tip-top condition and safeguards its
safety features, its environmental friendliness and low running costs for a long time to come. CODE card
Keep the code card in a safe place, not in the car. You should always keep the electronic code written
on the CODE card with you in case you need to carry out an emergency start-up procedure. ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the car, you decide to add electrical accessories (that will gradually drain the battery), visit
a Fiat Dealership. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the car’s electric
system can support the required load.


MAIN KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL
The metal insert (A) of the key is grip-retractable.
The key operates:
❒the ignition switch;
❒driver’s door lock;
❒passenger side airbag deactivation switch;
❒the dead lock device (where provided).
❒cut-in of door lock device (D) when the electric system is failing (e.g.
run-down battery);
❒cut-in of child lock safety device (E) on rear doors.
Button (B) opens the metal insert (A).
To refit the metal insert (A) into the key grip:
– keep button (B) pressed
– move the metal insert (A)
– release button (B) and then turn the metal insert (A) until hearing the
click as it locks into place.
Button
Ëunlocks the doors, the tailgate and the fuel cap.
Button
Álocks the doors, the tailgate and the fuel cap.
Button
Runlocks the boot.
Led (C) (where required) comes on when sending the control to the
receiver.
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WARNINGButton (B) should only be pressed when the key is away from the body, in
particular from the eyes and from objects that can be spoilt (e.g. clothes). Make
sure the key can never be touched by others, especially children, who may
inadvertently press the button.
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Replacing the battery of the key with remote control
If when pressing the remote control buttons the led (F) on the key
flashes briefly only once, the battery should be replaced with an
equivalent one that can be purchased at common stores.
Battery replacement:
❒press button (A) and move the metal insert (B) to open position;
❒use a finely-tipped screwdriver to turn the screw (C);
❒pull out the battery holder (D) and replace the battery (E) making
sure that the bias is correct;
❒re-insert the battery holder (D) in the key and lock it turning the
screw (C).
Request for additional remote controls
The system can recognise up to 8 keys with incorporated remote
control. Should a new key with remote control be necessary, contact a
Fiat Dealership, taking with you the CODE card, a personal identity
document and the car’s ownership documents.
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Used batteries are harmful to the environment. They should be disposed of as specified by law in
the special containers provided, or take them to a Fiat Dealership, which will deal with their
disposal.

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KEY WITHOUT REMOTE CONTROL (SPARE KEY)
(where required)
The metal insert (A) of the key is grip-retractable.
The key operates:
❒the ignition switch;
❒the driver’s door;
❒passenger side airbag deactivation switch;
❒the dead lock device (where provided);
❒cut-in of door lock device (C) when the electric system is failing (e.g.
run-down battery;
❒cut-in of child lock safety device (D) on rear doors.
Button (B) opens the metal insert (A).
To refit the metal insert (A) into the key grip:
– keep button (B) pressed
– move the metal insert (A)
– release button (B) and then turn the metal insert (A) until hearing the
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WARNINGButton (B) should only be pressed when the key is away from the body, in
particular from the eyes and from objects that can be spoilt (e.g. clothes). Make
sure the key can never be touched by others, especially children, who may
inadvertently press the button.
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KEY WITHOUT REMOTE CONTROL (SPARE KEY)
(where required)
The metal insert (A) of the key is fixed.
The key operates:
❒the ignition switch;
❒the driver’s door;
❒passenger side airbag deactivation switch;
❒the dead lock device (where provided);
❒cut-in of door lock device (C) when the electric system is failing (e.g.
run-down battery);
❒cut-in of child lock safety device (D) on rear doors.
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WARNINGIf the battery of the key with remote control is down, the dead lock device can be
activated only using the metal insert of the key in the door revolving plug as
previously described. The dead lock device guarantees the best protection against unwanted access. Therefore, it should be actuated every
time the car is parked and left unattended.

INSTRUMENTS
SPEEDOMETER
Speed indicator.
REV. COUNTER
Engine rpm indicator.
IMPORTANT The electronic injection control system gradually shuts off
the flow of fuel when the engine is “over-revving” resulting in a gradual
loss of engine power.
When the engine is idling, the rev counter may indicate a gradual or
sudden highering of the speed.
This is normal as it takes place during normal operation, for example
when activating the climate control system or the fan. In particular a slow
change in the speed preserves the battery charge.
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
This shows the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank (see the indications
given in paragraph “At the filling station").
The reserve warning light (A) turns on to indicate that approx.
6 litres of fuel are left in the tank.
Do not travel with the fuel tank almost empty: the gaps in fuel delivery
could damage the catalyst.
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Cruising range= shows the distance (in km or
miles) that the car can still cover before needing fuel,
assuming that driving conditions are kept unvaried.
The display will show “- - - -” in the following cases:
❒value for range to empty lower than 50 km or fuel
level below 4 litres; in this event before “- - - -”
the message “Warning, limited range” will be
displayed (this message will be displayed also if not
in TRIP COMPUTER mode);
❒in case of car parked with engine running for a
long period, when the car moves off the range to
empty indication will be displayed again.
Travelled distance= shows the km (or miles)
covered from last reset (*).
Average fuel consumption= shows the average
consumption calculated from last reset (*), this value
can be expressed in l/100 km or mpg.
Instant consumption= shows the fuel consumption
variation updated every second, it can be expressed in
l/100 km or mpg. In case of car parked with engine
running the display will show “- - - -”. When the car
moves off the instant consumption indication will be
displayed again.
Average speed= shows the average speed of the
car in relation with total time elapsed from last reset
(*), this value can be expressed in km/h or in mph.Travel time= time elapsed from last reset (*).
(*) Reset can be:
– “manual”, reset is performed by the driver by
pressing the relevant button (see paragraph
“Control buttons”)
– “automatic”, reset is performed when the travelled
distance reaches 3999.9 km or when travel time
reaches 99:59 (99 hours and 59 minutes)
– after reconnecting the battery.
IMPORTANT Lacking information, Trip computer
values are displayed with “- - - -”. When restoring
normal operating conditions after a failure, calculation
will restart regularly without resetting values.
IMPORTANT After battery disconnection/connection
certain displayed values are equal to “- - - -” until
significant data for calculation are available.
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Cruising range= Shows the distance in km (or mi)
that the car can still cover before needing fuel,
assuming that driving conditions are kept unvaried.
The display will show “- - - -” in the following cases:
❒value for range to empty lower than 50 km or fuel
level below 4 litres; in this event before “- - - -”
the message “Warning, limited range” will be
displayed (this message will be displayed also if not
in TRIP COMPUTER mode);
❒in case of car parked with engine running for a
long period, when the car moves off the range to
empty indication will be displayed again.
Travelled distance= shows the km (or miles)
covered from last reset (*).
Average fuel consumption= shows the average
consumption calculated from last reset (*), this value
can be expressed in l/100 km, km/l or mpg.
Instant consumption= shows the fuel consumption
variation updated every second, it can be expressed in
l/100 km or mpg. In case of car parked with engine
running the display will show “- - - -”. When the car
moves off the instant consumption indication will be
displayed again.
Average speed= shows the average speed of the
car in relation with total time elapsed from last reset
(*) and it can be expressed in km/h or in mph.Travel time= time elapsed from last reset (*).
(*) Reset can be:
– “manual”, reset is performed by the driver by
pressing the relevant button (see paragraph
“Control buttons”)
– “automatic”, reset is performed when the travelled
distance reaches 9999.9 km or when Travel time
reaches 99:59 (99 hours and 59 minutes)
– after reconnecting the battery.
IMPORTANT Lacking information, Trip computer
values are displayed with “- - - -”. When normal
operating condition is reset, calculation of different
units will restart regularly. Values displayed before the
failure will not be reset (*).
IMPORTANT After battery disconnection/connection
certain displayed values are equal to “- - - -” until
significant data for calculation are available.

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CEILING LIGHTS
FRONT CEILING LIGHT
Press switch (A) to switch the light on and off.
With switch (A) in the central position, lights (C) and (D) turn on/off
when the front doors are opened/closed.
Pressing switch (A) to the left, lights (C) and (D) stay off.
Pressing switch (A) to the right, lights (C) and (D) stay on.
Light switching on/off is progressive.
Switch (B) turns on the spot light; when the ceiling light is off, it turns on
singularly:
❒map reading light (C) if pressed to the left;
❒map reading light (D) if pressed to the right.
IMPORTANT Make sure that both switches are in central position
before getting out of the car. This will ensure that the ceiling lights go out
when the doors are closed preventing the battery from running down.
Anyway, if the switch is left on, the ceiling light will automatically switch
off after 15 minutes from the engine turning off.
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