FIAT IDEA 2007 1.G Owners Manual

Dear Customer,
Thank you for selecting Fiat and congratulations on your choice of a Fiat Idea.
We have written this handbook to help you get to know all your new Fiat Idea’s features and use it in the best possible way.
You should read it right through before taking the road for the first time.
You will find information, tips and important warnings regarding the driving of your car to help you derive the maximum
from your Fiat Idea’s technological features. You will find very valuable tips for your own safety, the car’s wellbeing and
about how to protect the environment.
You are recommended to read carefully the warnings and indications, marked with the respective symbols, at the end
of the page:
personal safety;
the car’s wellbeing;
environmental protection.
The enclosed “Warranty Booklet” lists the services that Fiat offers to its Customers:
❒the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for maintaining its validity
❒the range of additional services available to Fiat Customers
Best regards and good motoring!
This Owner Handbook describes all Fiat Idea versions. As a consequence, you should consider only the
information which is related to the engine and bodywork version of the car you purchased.

RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
A system for continuously monitoring emission system components to ensure greater environmental
protection is fitted in your car.
MUST BE READ!
ENGINE STARTING
Petrol engines:make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gearshift lever to neutral; fully depress
the clutch without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as
the engine has started.
Diesel engines:make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gearshift lever to neutral; fully depress
the clutch without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to MAR and wait for the
Yand
mwarning lights to go off; turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
While working, the catalyst develops a very high temperature. Do not park the car over grass, dry leaves,
pine needles or any other inflammable materials: risk of fire.

REFUELLING
Petrol engines:only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95.
Diesel engines:only refuel with diesel fuel conforming to the European specification EN590.
The use of other products or mixtures may irreparably damage the engine with invalidation of the warranty
due to the damage caused.
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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.


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DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLSSYMBOLS ............................................................................... 5
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM ................................................. 5
KEY KIT AND DOOR LOCKING .................................. 7
IGNITION SWITCH ............................................................ 20
DASHBOARD........................................................................ 21
INSTRUMENT PANEL ....................................................... 24
INSTRUMENTS ..................................................................... 25
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY ........................................... 27
RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY ... 35
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT ................................ 68
SEAT ADJUSTMENT .......................................................... 69
HEAD RESTRAINTS ............................................................ 76
REARVIEW MIRRORS ......................................................... 78
HEATING/CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM ........................................................... 80
HEATING AND VENTILATION ...................................... 82
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ................... 85
AUTOMATIC TWO-ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM .................................................................................. 89
EXTERNAL LIGHTS............................................................. 100
WINDOW WASHING ....................................................... 104
CRUISE CONTROL ............................................................ 108CEILING LIGHTS ................................................................. 111
LIGHT CONTROL BUTTONS ......................................... 114
INERTIAL FUEL CUT-OFF
SWITCH.................................................................................. 116
INTERIOR FITTINGS ......................................................... 117
SMOKERS’ KIT ...................................................................... 122
SUNROOF.............................................................................. 123
POWER WINDOWS ......................................................... 125
REAR WINDOW WINDERS ............................................ 128
BOOT ...................................................................................... 128
BONNET ................................................................................ 134
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK .................................................... 136
HEADLIGHTS ........................................................................ 136
ABS SYSTEM ......................................................................... 138
EOBD SYSTEM ..................................................................... 140
SOUND SYSTEM .................................................................. 141
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER ......... 143
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING SYSTEM ............................................................. 144
PARKING SENSORS ........................................................... 146
AT THE FILLING STATION ............................................. 148
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT ............................ 150
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SYMBOLS
Special coloured labels have been attached near or actually on some of
the components of your Fiat Idea. These labels bear symbols that remind
you of the precautions to be taken as regards that particular component.
The plate summarising the symbols used can be found under the bonnet.
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM
To further protect you car from theft, it has been fitted with an engine
immobilising system. This system is automatically activated when the
ignition key is removed.
An electronic device, in fact, is fitted in each ignition key grip. The device
transmits a radio-frequency signal when the engine is started through a
special aerial built into the ignition switch. The modulate signal, which
changes each time the engine is started, is the “password”, by means of
which the control unit recognises the key and enables to start the engine.
OPERATION
Each time the car is started turning the ignition key to MAR, the Fiat
CODE system control unit sends a recognition code to the engine
control unit to deactivate the inhibitor.
The code is sent only if the Fiat CODE system control unit has
recognised the code transmitted from the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to the STOP position, the Fiat CODE
system deactivates the functions of the engine electronic control unit.
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At starting, if the code has not been recognised
correctly, the warning light
Ywill come on.
In this case, the key should be moved to the STOP
position and then back to MAR; if the lock continues,
possibly try again with the other key provided with the
car. If it is still not possible to start the car, follow the
instructions given in chapter “In an emergency” and
then contact a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT Every key has its own code, which must
be memorised by the system control unit. To
memorise new keys, up to a maximum of eight, apply
to Fiat Dealership.Warning light Ycoming on when driving
❒If the warning light
Yturns on, this means that
the system is running a self-test (for example for a
voltage drop). At the first stop, turn the ignition
key to STOP and then to MAR again: if no failure is
detected warning light
Ywill not come on.
❒If the warning light
Ystays on, repeat the
procedure described previously leaving the key at
STOP for over 30 seconds. Should the
inconvenience persists, contact a Fiat Dealership.
❒If the warning light
Ystays on this means that the
code has not been recognised. In this case, the key
should be moved to the STOP position and then
back to MAR; if the lock continues, possibly try
again with the other key provided with the car. If it
is still not possible to start the car, follow the
instruction given in chapter “In an emergency”) and
then contact a Fiat Dealership.
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The electronic components inside the key may be damaged if the key is submitted to sharp knocks.

KEY KIT AND DOOR LOCKING
CODE CARD
The car is delivered with the keys and the CODE card which bears the
following:
❒the electronic code (A) to be used for emergency starting (see
“Emergency starting” in section “Correct use of the car”);
❒the mechanical key code (B) to be given to the Fiat Dealership when
ordering duplicate keys.
Make sure you have the electronic code (A) with you at all times in the
event you have to perform an emergency start-up.
IMPORTANT In order to ensure perfect efficiency of the electronic
devices contained inside the keys, they should never be exposed to direct
sunlight.
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All the keys and the CODE card must be handed over to the new owner when selling the car.
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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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IMPORTANT The remote control system frequency can be disturbed by
significant radio transmissions outside the car (e.g: mobile phones, HAM
radio systems, etc.) that could cause remote control malfunctioning.
Opening the doors and the tailgate
Pressing and keeping the pushbutton pressed
Ë: for a short time: remote
unlocking of doors, boot lid, unlocking of fuel lid, timed switching on of
inner roof lamp and double blinking.
Doors will be unlocked automatically if the fuel inertial cut-off switch
comes into operation.
Use the “Set-up menu” of the reconfigurable multifunction display (see
the relevant paragraph in section “Dashboard and controls”) to set the
system so that when pressing button
Ëonly the driver’s door will open.
IMPORTANT The remote control system frequency can be disturbed by
significant radio transmissions outside the car (e.g: mobile phones, HAM
radio systems, etc.) that could cause remote control malfunctioning.
Closing the doors and the tailgate
Pressing and keeping the pushbutton pressed
Á: ffor a short time: remote
locking of doors, boot lid, locking of fuel lid, switching off of inner roof
lamp and single blinking.
Press the button twice quickly to activate the dead lock device (see
paragraph “Dead lock device”) (where provided).
Deterrence led
When locking the doors, the led on button (A) switches on for about 3 seconds and than starts flashing (deterrence
function). Once doors are locked, if one or more doors or the tailgate are not closed correctly, the led and
direction indicators will start flashing quickly.
IMPORTANT The remote control system frequency can be disturbed by significant radio transmissions outside the
car (e.g: mobile phones, HAM radio systems, etc.) that could cause remote control malfunctioning.
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