FIAT IDEA 2007 1.G Owners Manual

TO REDUCE MEMORISED SPEED
The speed memorised can be increased in two ways:
❒disengaging the device and then memorising the
new speed;
or
❒moving the stalk downwards (–) until reaching the
new speed which will be memorised automatically.
Each operation of the stalk will correspond to a slight
reduction in speed (about 1 km/h), while keeping the
stalk downwards continuously will correspond to a
continuous speed reduction.DEVICE DISENGAGEMENT
Turn the ring (A) to OFF or the ignition key to STOP.
The device is automatically deactivated also in one of
the following cases:
❒pressing the brake or clutch pedal.
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In the event of device malfunction or failure, turn the knurled ring (A) to OFF and
contact a Fiat Dealership after checking the protective fuse integrity.WARNING
When travelling with the device on, do not put the gearbox lever in neutral.

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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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Ceiling light timing
Two timing strategies are available in order to facilitate
getting in and out of the car, especially at night in dark
areas:
T
IMING FOR GETTING INTO THE CAR
The ceiling lights will come on as follows:
❒for about 10 seconds when a door is unlocked;
❒for about 3 minutes when a door is opened;
❒for about 10 seconds when a door is closed (within
the 3 minutes).
Timing will be stopped when the ignition key is turned
to MAR.T
IMING FOR GETTING OUT OF THE CAR
The ceiling lights will come on as follows when the key
is removed from the ignition switch:
❒for about 10 seconds within 2 minutes after
stopping the engine;
❒for about 3 minutes when a door is opened;
❒for about 10 seconds when a door is closed (within
the three minutes).
The timeout will automatically end when the doors are
locked.
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REAR CEILING LIGHT (where provided)
The light turns on/off pressing the transparent to the right or left as
illustrated in the figures.
If there is a console placed longitudinally to the roof, the ceiling light is
integrated in the console.
If the car is fitted with sunroof, there are two 5W ceiling lights on the
rear roof.
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CONTROLS
HAZARD LIGHTS
Press switch (A) regardless of the position of the ignition key.
The switch will flash with the instrument panel warning light
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the device is on.
Press the switch again to switch the lights off.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS (where provided)
These are turned on pressing button 5.
They are turned off pressing the button again or turning the sidelights off.
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WARNINGUse the hazard warning lights in
compliance with local regulations.
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REAR FOG LIGHTS
These are turned on, with the dipped beam headlights or front fog lights
on, pressing button 4.
They are turned off pressing the button again or turning off the dipped
beam headlights or front fog lights
PARKING LIGHTS/NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS
They turn on only with the ignition key at STOP or removed, keeping
button Fpressed for about 1 second.
IT is possible to select the parking lights only on side of the car moving
the direction indicator stalk to the required side.
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INERTIAL FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH
It is located next to the passenger’s door pillar, at the bottom (move the
covering aside to reach it) and it comes into operation in the case of a
crash by cutting off fuel and switching off the engine.
When the fuel cut-off switch is on, warning light è(if any) comes on
together with the message on the multifunction reconfigurable display.
Carefully inspect the car to find fuel leaks, e.g. in the engine
compartment, under the car or near the tank.
If no fuel leaks are found and the car can be started again, press button
(A) to reset the fuel system and the lights.
After a crash, remember to turn the ignition key to STOP to prevent
battery run-down.
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WARNINGIf, after an accident, you can smell petrol or see that the fuel feed system is leaking,
to avoid the risk of fire, do not reset the switch.
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INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
UPPER GLOVEBOX
Operate handle (A) to release the cover and lift it to a stable open
position.
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WARNINGDo not travel with the glove boxes open:
risk of passenger’s injury in case of
accident.
ROOF ODDMENT COMPARTMENT (where fitted)
To use the compartments with “calipers” opening, press the relevant
buttons in the direction shown by the arrow.

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ODDMENT COMPARTMENTS
Compartment (A), located in the dashboard, is in front of the front
passenger.
Compartment (B), located in the dashboard, is on the steering wheel left-
hand side.
Compartment (C) and DIN compartment (D), located in the dashboard,
are in central position.
The DIN compartment (D) can be removed to install the sound system
of the Lineaccessori Fiat.
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DOOR POCKETS
Each door has a pocket/oddment compartment.
GLASS/CAN HOLDER
The central console houses the glass/can holders in front of the
handbrake.
CARGO BOX (where provided)
It is made up of a special preformed element, which is placed in the boot
for cars with non sliding rear seat and can be used to house objects; this
element provides load plane uniform level with depressed seat back.
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