FIAT IDEA 2007 1.G Owners Manual

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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE - System
unavailable
Turning the ignition key to MAR the warning
light on the dial turns on, but it should go off
after few seconds.
The warning light turns on (on certain versions
together with the message on the display) when
the system is inefficient or unavailable.
In this case the braking system keeps its
effectiveness unchanged, but without the
potential offered by the ABS system. Drive
carefully and contact Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
RAIN SENSOR FAILURE
The warning light on the dial turns on (on certain
versions together with the message on the
display) when the rain sensor is faulty. Contact
Fiat Dealership.>
amber
amber
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Warning
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EBD SYSTEM FAILURE - System
unavailable
The turning on at the same time of the xand
>warning lights on the dial (on certain versions
together with the message on the display) with
the engine running indicates that the EBD system
is inefficient or unavailable.
In this case heavy braking may cause the rear
wheels to lock before time, with the possibility of
skidding.
Drive with the utmost care to the nearest Fiat
Dealership to have the system checked.
x
+
>
red
amber
Warning
light on dial Message on
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EXTERNAL LIGHT FAILURE
The warning light on the dial turns on (on certain
versions together with the message on the
display) when one of the following failures is
detected: broken circuit, “missing” or burnt-out
bulb, wrong bulb power. Light check concerns:
taillights, brake lights (3rd stop light excluded),
rear fog lights, headlights, direction indicators
and number plate lights.
The failure referring to these lights could be: one
or more blown bulbs, a blown protection fuse or
a cut-off electric connection.
Symbols
¯/˙(where provided) coming
on on the display indicate a left/right-
hand light failure.
W
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EXTERNAL LIGHT FAILURE
The warning light on the dial turns on (on certain
versions together with the message on the dis-
play) when one of the following failures is detect-
ed: broken circuit, “missing” or burnt-out bulb,
wrong bulb power. Light check concerns: tail-
lights, brake lights (3rd stop light excluded), rear
fog lights, headlights, direction indicators and
number plate lights.
The failure referring to these lights could be: one
or more blown bulbs, a blown protection fuse or
a cut-off electric connection.
Symbols ¯/˙(where provided) coming on on
the display indicate a left/right-hand light failure.amber
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(*)
(*)
Or rear
Warning
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MESSAGES
BRAKE LIGHT FUSE FAILURE
The warning light on the dial turns on (on cer-
tain versions together with the message on the
display) when the brake light fuse is faulty
(blown fuse).
W
amber
Warning
light on dialMessage on reconfigurable
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MESSAGES
ANTIPINCH SYSTEM PARKING SENSOR
FAILURE
(where provided)
The warning light on the dial turns on (on certain
versions together with the message on the dis-
play) when failure is detected in parking sensors.
Contact Fiat Dealership.
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F˚
è
ANTIPINCH SYSTEM FAILURE (where
provided)
The warning light on the dial turns on (on certain
versions together with the message on the dis-
play) when failure is detected in the antipinch
system.
Contact Fiat Dealership.
(❒) amber
(
❍) amber
(
❒) amber
(*)
(*) Or rear
Warning
light on dial Message on
multifunction displayMessage on reconfigurable
multifunction display
(❒) Spia presente solo su quadro comfort
(
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AIR BAG FAILURE
Turning the ignition key to MAR the warning
light on the dial turns on, but it should go off
after few seconds. The warning light stays on
glowing steadily (on certain versions together
with the message on the display) if there is a fail-
ure in the air bag system.
¬
red
WARNING
WARNINGIf warning light ¬does not come on when turning the key to MAR or if it stays
on when travelling it could indicate a failure in restraint systems; in this case air
bags or pretensioners could not trigger in the event of an accident, or in a restrict-
ed numbers of cases they could trigger accidentally. Stop the car and contact Fiat
Dealership to have the system checked immediately.
The failure of the
¬warning light (warning light off) is also indicated by the
flashing for more than the normal seconds of the passenger’s front air bag deacti-
vated warning light
F(where required).
Warning
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TWILIGHT SENSOR FAILURE
(where provided)
The warning light on the dial turns on (on certain
versions together with the message on the dis-
play) when failure is detected in twilight sensor
(adjusting headlight sensitivity).
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INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE
(Multijet versions)
In normal conditions, turning the ignition key to
MAR, the warning light turns on, but it should go
off when the engine has started. The initial turn-
ing on indicates that the warning light is working
properly.
If the warning light stays on or turns on while
travelling, this indicates that the injection system
is not working perfectly with possible lack of per-
formance, poor handling and high consumption.
In these conditions it is possible to continue dri-
ving without however requiring heavy effort or
high speed from the engine. In any case, contact
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.U
amber
amber
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EOBD - ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
FAILURE (petrol versions)
In normal conditions, turning the ignition key to
MAR, the warning light turns on, but it should
go off when the engine has started. The initial
turning on indicates that the warning light is
working properly.
If the warning light stays on or turns on when
travelling (on certain versions together with the
message on the display):
❒glowing steadily - means a fault in the
supply/ignition system which could cause high
emissions at the exhaust, possible lack of
performance, poor handling and high con-
sumption levels.
In these conditions it is possible to continue dri-
ving without however requiring heavy effort or
high speed from the engine. Prolonged use of
the car with the warning light on may cause
damages. Contact Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
The warning light goes off if the fault disappears,
but it is still stored by the system.
U
amber
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❒flashing- indicates the possibility of damage
to the catalyst (see “EOBD system” in section
“Dashboard and controls”).
If the light flashes, it is necessary to release the
accelerator pedal to lower the speed of the
engine until the warning light stops flashing; con-
tinue the journey at moderate speed, trying to
avoid driving conditions that may cause further
flashing and contact Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.U
amber
amber
8:30
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If with ignition key at MAR, the
Uwarning light does not turn on or if it turns on with fixed
light or flashing when the car is travelling (on certain versions together with the message on
the display), contact Fiat Dealership as soon as possible. Warning light
Uoperation can by
checked by traffic agents by proper equipment therefore, comply with laws and regulations
in force in the country where you are driving.
GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION
The warning light on the dial comes on when the
engine oil pressure sensor is faulty and, for
Multijet versions with modal instrument panel,
also when a failure is detected in diesel fuel sen-
sor. Contact Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
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Warning
light on dial Message on
multifunction displayMessage on reconfigurable
multifunction display