technical specifications FIAT IDEA 2007 1.G Owners Manual

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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.
F0H0116m F0H0248m
Never activate the sunroof with roof racks mounted.

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F0H0118m
F0H0119m
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.
Figures refer to passing from right-hand drive to left-hand drive.

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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
>
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
>and xtogether with the message
(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

EOBD SYSTEM
The EOBD system (European On Board Diagnosis)
allows continuos diagnosis of the components of the
car correlated with emissions.
It also alerts the driver, by turning on the warning light
Uon the instrument panel (together, where
provided, with the message on the reconfigurable
multifunction display - see the “Warning lights”
chapter) when these components are no longer in
peak conditions.
The objective is:
❒to keep system efficiency under control;
❒to warn when a fault causes emission levels to
increase;
❒to warn of the need to replace deteriorated
components.The system also has a diagnostic connector that can be
interfaced with appropriate tools, which makes it
possible to read the error codes stored in the control
unit, together with a series of specific parameters for
engine operation and diagnosis. This check can also be
carried out by the traffic police.
IMPORTANT After eliminating the inconvenience, to
check the system completely, Fiat Dealerships are
obliged to run a bench test and, if necessary, road
tests which may also call for a long journey.
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If turning the ignition key to MAR, the warning light Udoes not turn on or if, while travelling, it turns
on glowing steadily or flashing, (on some versions together with the message on the reconfigurable
multifunction display), contact Fiat Dealership as soon as possible. The operation of warning light U
can be checked by the traffic police. Attain to the rules enforced in the country where the car is being used.

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SOUND SYSTEM (where fitted)
For the operation of the radio with CD or CD MP3, read the
instructions for use given in the attached Supplement.
PRESET SYSTEM (where fitted)
The system consists of:
❒radio power cables
❒front and rear loudspeaker power cables
❒aerial power cable
❒2 tweeters on front cross members (power 30W max each);
❒2 mid-woofers on front doors (diameter 165 mm, power 30W max
each);
❒2 full-range on rear doors (diameter 165 mm, power 30W max each).
❒1 radio interference suppressor, attached to the Owner Handbook.
Suppressor installation with the sound system will guarantee proper
AM reception. To install the radio interference suppressor see the
attached instructions (or contact Fiat Dealership).
Sound system installation
The sound system shall be installed in place of the central lower
compartment: removing it you can see the power cables. To remove the
glove compartment, press the points shown in the figure next to the
retainers.
You are advised to have the sound system and the radio interference suppressor installed at a Fiat
Dealership.

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CELLULAR TELEPHONE PROVISION (where fitted)
The telephone provision is matched to the radio with CD or CD MP3 and consists of:
❒dual-purpose aerial (sound system + cellular phone 900/1800 MHz), on the car roof;
❒dual-purpose aerial connecting cable and wiring with 10-way connector.
The connector is located between the the steering column and the central console.
The hands-free kit must be purchased by the Customer since it must be compatible with the owned
cellular phone. You are suggested to have the microphone installed next to the front ceiling light.
WARNINGThe maximum power applicable on the aerial is 20W.
Contact Fiat Dealership for the installation and connection of the cellular
phone on the vehicle, to prevent any faults which might compromise the car
safety.WARNING

ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY
THE OWNER
If, after buying the car, you decide to install electrical
accessories that require a permanent electric supply
(alarm, satellite antitheft system, etc.) or accessories that
in any case burden the electric supply, contact Fiat
Dealership, whose qualified personnel, besides suggesting
the most suitable devices belonging to Lineaccessori Fiat,
will also evaluate the overall electric absorption,
checking whether the vehicle electric system is able to
withstand the load required, or whether it needs to be
integrated with a more powerful battery.
INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC/
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Electric/electronic devices installed after buying the car
or in aftermarket shall bear the and marking:
Fiat Auto S.p.A. authorizes the installation of
transceivers provided that installation is carried out at
a specialized shop, workmanlike performed and in
compliance with manufacturer's specifications.
IMPORTANT Installation of devices resulting in
modifications of car characteristics may cause driving
license seizing by traffic agents and also the lapse of
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WARNINGBe careful when mounting additional spoilers, alloy rims and non original wheel
caps: they may reduce the brake ventilation and efficiency during sharp and
repeated braking or sloping downhill. Also make sure that nothing (over-carpeting,
etc.) interferes with the pedal stroke.
the warranty as concerns defects due to the
abovementioned modification or traceable back to it
directly or indirectly.
Fiat Auto S.p.A. declines all responsibility for damages
caused by the installation of non-genuine accessories
or not recommended by Fiat Auto S.p.A. and installed
not in compliance with the specified requirements.
RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND CELLULAR
TELEPHONES
Radio transceiver equipment (e.g.: e-tacs mobile
phones, HAM radio systems and the like) shall not be
used inside the vehicle unless a separate aerial is
mounted on the roof.
IMPORTANT The use of similar devices inside the
passenger compartment (without separated aerial)
produces radio-frequency electromagnetic fields
which, amplified by the resonance effects inside the
passenger compartment, may cause electrical systems
equipping the vehicle to malfunction. This could
compromise safety in addition to constituting a
potential hazard for the passengers.
In addition, transmission and reception of these
devices may be affected by the shielding effect of the
vehicle body.
As concerns EC-approved mobile phones (GSM,
GPRS, UMTS), strictly comply with the instructions for
use provided by the mobile phone’s manufacturer.