FIAT IDEA 2007 1.G Owners Manual

EMERGENCY OPENING OF TAILGATE
To succeed in opening the tailgate from the inside, should the car battery
be flat, or because of a defect of the electric lock of the tailgate, proceed
as follows (refer to “Extending the boot” in this section):
❒remove the rear head restraints;
❒tilt seat backrests to "table" configuration;
❒tilt cushion / backrest completely.
❒operate lever (B), to obtain tailgate mechanical release, operating
from the inside of the boot.
REMOVING THE REAR PARCEL SHELF
To remove the rear parcel shelf in order to extend the boot, proceed as
follows:
❒Front parcel shelf: release and turn the parcel shelf from its seat and
release the two pins from the side seats.
❒Rear parcel shelf: release the two pins from the side seats
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EXTENDING THE BOOT WITH SLIDING SEAT
Before extending the boot, release the seat belt buckle (with black
button, if fastened) and accompany the webbing in the reel to prevent it
from twisting; insert the tongues, overlapping them, in the retaining
system (A) inside the reel compartment.
Moving the seat backwards or forwards
The rear seat is of the double-seat type. It is possible to move the rear
seat backwards or forwards from the boot using handles (B) or (C); pull
the handle and at the same time move the seats forwards. This makes it
possible to extend the boot capacity.
To extend the boot totally
Proceed as follows:
❒remove the rear parcel and previously shown;
❒make sure the headrests are completely lowered;
❒use levers (D) and (E) to fold the rear seat backs on the cushions;
❒make sure the seats are completely in backward position by means of
handles (B) or (C);
❒use tapes (F) and (G) to tilt the seats completely.
IMPORTANT Tilting is only possible with rear seats positioned
completely backwards.
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Never pull tapes (B) or (C) with seats in
load position as they will slide vertically
thus hindering seat repositioning.WARNING

The tilted seats are fastened in this position by the action of the side
struts.
Partial extension
Operating the required part (right or left) of the seat in the same way it
is possible to obtain partial extension of the boot as illustrated.
IMPORTANT For rear seat complete tilting it could be necessary to
move the front seats forward.
To return the cushions on the floor
Use tapes (B) to return the cushions on the floor.
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With table folded seats, in the event of a
crash it can be dangerous to carry heavy
objects on the rear seat back.WARNING
WARNINGThe position of the rear seat backs folded
on the respective cushions shall not be
considered a loading position and
therefore cannot bear heavy weights.
If the central seat belt is fastened to the
seat, release it before tilting the seat.WARNING

EXTENDING THE BOOT WITH FIXED SEAT
Proceed as follows:
❒fasten the seat buckles to the tabs on the seat back (as shown by
arrows);
❒check that the webbing (C) of each of the two side seat belts is
inserted into the respective belt guiding catch (D);
❒raise the cushion (A) as shown in the figure
❒release the seat back moving the levers (B) as shown by the arrow. Tilt
it to make a single loading surface with the boot floor;
❒if vertical space must be increased, remove Cargo box (where
provided) positioned under load plane mat.
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BONNET
TO OPEN THE BONNET
Proceed as follows:
❒pull lever (A) in the direction of the arrow;
❒move the lever (B) to the right as shown by the arrow;
❒lift the bonnet and at the same time release the rod (C) from the clip
(D), then insert the rod end in its housing (E) on the bonnet.
IMPORTANT Before opening the bonnet, check that windscreen wiper
arms are not lifted from the windscreen.
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WARNINGFor safety reasons the bonnet shall always
be perfectly closed when travelling.
Always check for proper bonnet locking. If
the bonnet is left inadvertently open, stop
the car immediately and close the bonnet.
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TO CLOSE THE BONNET
Proceed as follows:
❒hold the bonnet up with one hand and with the
other remove rod (C) from recess (D) and replace
it in its locking device (E);
❒lower the bonnet at approx. 20 centimetres from
the engine compartment and then let it drop,
ensuring that it is fully closed and not just held in
position by the safety catch. If the bonnet does not
close properly, do not push it down but open it
again and repeat the above procedure.IMPORTANT Always check that the bonnet is closed
properly to avoid its opening while the car is travelling.
WARNINGIf the supporting rod is not positioned correctly the bonnet may fall violently.
WARNINGCarry out operations when the vehicle is stationary.

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ROOF RACKS (where fitted)
IMPORTANT You are recommended to use the roof racks available
from Lineaccesori Fiat. Always attain to the installation instructions
provided with the kit and have the roof racks installed by skilled
personnel.
IMPORTANT Never exceed the max. permissible loads (see section
“Technical specifications”).
After few kilometers, check that fastening screws are firmly tightened.
HEADLIGHTS
ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT BEAM
Proper adjustment of the headlight beams is of vital importance for your
safety and comfort and also for the other road users. To ensure you and
other drivers have the best visibility conditions when travelling with the
headlights on, the headlights must be set properly. Contact Fiat
Dealership to have the headlights properly adjusted.
Headlight aiming device
The device can be operated with the ignition key at MAR and dipped
beam headlights on. When the car is loaded, it slopes backwards. This
means that the headlight beam rises. In this case, it is necessary to return
it to the correct position.
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To adjust the headlight slant
To adjust the headlight slant operate buttons
and Òlocated on the
dashboard.
The display provides the visual indication of the positions during the
adjustment operation.
Position 0 - one or two people occupying the front seats.
Position 1 - five people.
Position 2 - five people + load in the boot.
Position 3 - driver + maximum permissible load stowed in the boot.
IMPORTANT Check beam aiming every time the load carried changes.
HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT ABROAD
The dipped-beam headlights are adjusted for circulation in the country in
which the vehicle is marketed. In countries with opposite circulation, to
avoid glaring oncoming vehicles, it is necessary to cover the areas of the
headlight as shown below: this is done using non-transparent sticker tape.
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ABS SYSTEM
If this is the first car with ABS you drive, get familiar
with it by some preliminary “driving tests” on poor
grip roadbeds, obviously under safety conditions and in
compliance with the traffic regulations of the Country
you are driving in. Read carefully the following
instructions.
The car is fitted with an ABS braking system, which
prevents the wheels from locking when braking, makes
the most of road grip and gives the best control when
emergency braking under difficult road conditions.
System is completed by EBD (Electronic Braking Force
Distribution), which distributes the braking action
between front and rear wheels.
IMPORTANT To have the maximum efficiency of the
braking system, it is necessary a setting period of
about 500 km: during this period it is better to avoid
sharp, repeated and prolonged brakes.ABS INTERVENTION
The driver can tell the ABS system has come into
action because the brake pedal pulsates slightly and the
system gets noisier: it means that the car speed should
be altered to fit the type of road surface.
If the ABS system cuts in, it is a sign that the grip
between tyre and the road surface has reached the
limit: you must slow down to match the speed to the
road grip available.
FAILURE WARNINGS
ABS failure
If there is a fault, the instrument panel warning light
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will come on together with the message (where
provided) on the reconfigurable multifunction display
(see the “Warning lights” chapter).
In this case the braking system is still efficient, though
without the aid of the ABS system. Drive carefully to
the closest Fiat Dealership to have the system
checked.
If the ABS system cuts in, it is a sign that the grip between tyre and the road
surface has reached the limit: you must slow down to match the speed to the road
grip available.WARNING
The ABS exploits the tyre-road grip at the best, but it cannot improve it; you
should therefore take every care when driving on slippery surfaces without taking
unnecessary risks.WARNING

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EBD failure
It is signalled by lighting up of instrument panel
warning lights
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(where provided) on the reconfigurable multifunction
display (see the “Warning lights” chapter).In this case with sharp braking the rear wheels might
lock too early, with the possibility of skidding. Drive
extremely carefully to the nearest Fiat Dealership to
have the system checked.
WARNINGIf brake fluid low warning light xlights up on the instrument panel (together, where
provided, with the message on the reconfigurable multifunction display), stop
immediately the car and contact the closest Fiat Dealership. Fluid leaks from the
hydraulic system, in fact, can compromise the braking system, both traditional
systems and systems with ABS.
When the ABS cuts in, and you feel the brake pedal pulsating, do not remove your
foot, but keep it pressed; in doing so you will stop in the shortest amount of space
possible under the current road conditions.WARNING