technical specifications FIAT IDEA 2007 1.G Owners Manual

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BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine (bu pushing, towing, or
coasting downhill) as this could cause fuel to flow into
the catalytic exhaust system and damage it beyond
repair.IMPORTANT Remember that until the engine has
started the brake booster and electrical power
steering systems will not work and a greater effort will
therefore be required to press the brake pedal or turn
the steering wheel.
WARNINGAlert other drivers that the car is stationary in compliance with local regulations:
hazard warning lights, warning triangle etc. Any passengers on board should leave
the car, especially if it is heavily laden. Passengers should stay away from
oncoming traffic while the wheel is being changed on. If the wheel is being changed
on a steep or badly surfaced road, place the wedges or other suitable material
under the wheel to stop the car.

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FIX & GO automatic (QUICK TYRE REPAIR
KIT) (where provided)
The quick tyre repair kit Fix & Go automatic is placed in the boot.
The kit includes:
❒bottle (A) containing sealer and fitted with:
– filling pipe (B);
– sticker (C) bearing the notice “max. 80 km/h”, to be placed in a posi-
tion visible to the driver (on the instrument panel) after fixing the tyre;
❒instruction brochure, to be used for prompt and proper use of the quick
repair kit and to be then handed to the personnel charged with handling
the treated tyre;
❒compressor (D) including gauge and connections;
❒a pair of protection gloves located in the side space of the compressor;
❒adapters for inflating different elements.
In the kit container (placed in the boot under the carpet) are also housed
the screwdriver and the tow hitch.
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Hand the instruction brochure to the personnel charged with treating the tyre
repaired with the kit.WARNING

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IMPORTANT Do not use the quick repairing kit if the
tyre is damaged due to driving with the wheel
flattened.IT SHOULD BE NOTICED THAT:
The sealing fluid of the quick tyre repair kit is effective
with external temperatures between –20 °C and +50
°C.
The sealing fluid has limited life.
WARNINGHoles and damages on the tyre side walls cannot be repaired. Do not use the quick
tyre repair kit if damaging is due to running with flat tyre. In the event of a puncture caused by foreign bodies, it is possible to repair tyres showing damages
on the track or shoulder up to max 4 mm diameter.
Repairs are not possible in case of damages on the wheel rim (bad groove
distortion causing air loss). Do not remove foreign bodies (screws or nails) from the
tyre.WARNING
The compressor shall not be operated for more than 20 minutes. Risk of
overheating!. Tyres repaired with the quick tyre repair kit shall be used temporarily
only.WARNING

INFLATING PROCEDURE
❒Pull up the handbrake. Loosen tyre inflation valve cap, take out the
filler hose Aand screw the ring nut Bon the tyre valve;
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Replace the cylinder if sealer has run out. Do not throw away the cylinder and the sealing fluid.
Have the sealing fluid and the cylinder disposed of in compliance with national and local
regulations.
Put on the protection gloves provided together with quick tyre repair kit.WARNING
WARNINGThe cylinder contains ethylene glycol. The cylinder contains latex: it can cause
allergic reactions. It is harmful if ingested or inhaled and irritant for the eyes and in
case of contact. In case of contact rinse immediately with water and take off
contaminated clothes. If swallowed, do not induce vomit, rinse out the mouth,
drink a lot of water and call the doctor immediately. Keep away from children.
This product must not be used by asthmatics. Do not inhale vapours. Call the
doctor immediately in case of allergic reactions. Keep the cylinder in the space
provided for the purpose and far from heat. The sealing fluid has limited life.

❒make sure the compressor switch Dis set to 0 (off), start the engine
and fit plug Einto the nearest current outlet and then turn on the com-
pressor by setting switch D to I(on). Inflate the tyre to the pressure spec-
ified in paragraph “Inflation pressure” in section “Technical Specifications”.
Check tyre pressure on gauge Fwith compressor off to obtain precise read-
ing;
❒if after 5 minutes it is still impossible to reach at least 1.5 bar, disengage
compressor from valve and current outlet, then move the car forth for
approx. ten metres in order to distribute the sealing fluid inside the tyre
evenly, then repeat the inflation operation;
❒If after this operation it is still impossible after 5 minutes to reach at least
1.8 bar, do not start driving since the tyre is excessively damaged and
the quick tyre repair kit cannot guarantee suitable sealing, contact Fiat
Dealership;
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WARNINGIf the pressure falls below 1.8 bars, do not
drive any further: the quick tyre repair kit
Fix & Go automatic cannot guarantee
proper hold because the tyre is too much
damaged. Contact Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
Apply the sticker in a visible position for the
driver to indicate that the tyre has been
treated with the quick tyre repair kit. Drive
carefully especially when cornering. Do not
exceed 80 km/h. Avoid heavy braking and
accelerating.

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It is of vital importance to communicate that the tyre has been repaired using the
quick tyre repair kit. Hand the instruction brochure to the personnel charged with
treating the tyre repaired with the kit.WARNING
❒if reaching the tyre pressure specified in paragraph “Inflation pressure”
in section “Technical Specifications”, start driving immediately;
❒after driving for about 10 minutes stop and check again the tyre pres-
sure; pull up the handbrake;
❒if at least 1.8 bar pressure is read, restore proper pressure (with engine
running and handbrake on) and restart;
❒drive with the utmost care to the nearest Fiat Dealership.
FOR CHECKING AND RESTORING PRESSURE ONLY
The compressor can be also used just for restoring pressure. Disconnect
the quick connection and connect it directly to the tyre valve; in this way the
cylinder is not connected to compressor and the sealing fluid will not flow
into the tyre.
CYLINDER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
To replace the cylinder proceed as follows:
❒disconnect connection A;
❒turn counter-clockwise the cylinder to replace and raise it;
❒fit the new cylinder and turn it clockwise;
❒connect connection Ato the cylinder and fit the transparent tube Bin-
to the proper space.
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IF A TYRE IS PUNCTURED
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Wheel changing and correct use of the jack and space-saver spare wheel call for some precautions as listed below.
WARNING If the car is equipped with “Kit for tyre quick repair Fix & Go”, see the instructions contained in the
following chapter.
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WARNINGThe space-saver spare wheel is specific to the vehicle: do not use it on other
models and do not use spare wheels designed for other models on your car. The
space-saver spare wheel must only be used in the event of an emergency, and then
only for as little as possible and at no more than 80 km/h. The space-saver spare
wheel is fitted with an orange sticker giving the main instructions for its use and
limitations. The sticker must never be removed or covered. Do not fit the hub cap
to the spare wheel. The sticker gives the following information in four languages:
C
AUTION! FOR TEMPORARY USE ONLY! 80 KM/H MAX! REPLACE BY NORMAL WHEEL AS SOON
AS POSSIBLE
. DO NOT COVER THIS LABEL IN USE.

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WARNINGThe jack should only be used to change a wheel on the car for which it was
designed. It should not be put to other uses or employed to raise other models of
cars. Under no circumstances should it be used when carrying out repairs under the
car. An incorrectly positioned jack may cause the car to fall. Do not use the jack to
lift loads exceeding that indicated on the label attached to the jack itself. Do not
fit snow chains on a space-saver spare wheel. If a front wheel (drive wheel) is
punctured and you require snow chains to proceed, take a standard wheel from
the rear axle and fit the space-saver spare wheel in its place. Having fitted two
standard wheels on the front drive axle you can use snow chains, thus solving the
emergency situation.
WARNINGWhen driving with a space-saver spare wheel fitted, the driving performance of
your car may change. Avoid accelerating or braking suddenly, steering abruptly or
fast cornering. The lifespan of a space-saver spare wheel is approximately 3000
km, after which it will need to be replaced with another spare wheel of the same
type. Never fit a standard tyre on the space-saver spare wheel rim. Have the wheel
replaced and refitted as soon as possible. Never use two or more spare wheels at
the same time. Do not lubricate the bolt threads before fitting them back: they
could come loose.
WARNINGFasten the wheel cap correctly to prevent the wheel from coming free in motion.
Never tamper with the inflation valve. Never place tools between the rim and tyre.
Check the tyre and space-saver spare wheel pressure regularly. The tyre inflation
pressure is shown in the “Technical specifications” chapter.

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Please note:
❒the jack cannot be repaired. If it breaks it must be replaced with a
new jack;
❒no tool other than its cranking device may be fitted on the jack.
To change a wheel proceed as follows:
❒Stop the car in a position that is not dangerous for oncoming traffic
where you can change the wheel safely. The ground should be flat and
adequately firm;
❒Turn the engine off and pull up the handbrake;
❒Engage first gear or reverse;
❒Lift the luggage compartment panel mat;
❒Loosen the fastener (A);
❒Take the tool bag (B) and go to the wheel to be replaced;
❒Take the space-saver spare wheel (C);
❒If the car is fitted with alloy rims, remove the wheel hub with the
screwdriver provided levering in the groove (E), as shown in the
figure;
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❒Loosen the bolts on the wheel to be replaced by about one turn with
the wrench provided (E); if the car is fitted with alloy rims, shake the
car to facilitate removing this rim from the wheel hub;
❒Operate the device (F) and extend the jack until groove (G) on the
jack fits correctly into ridge (H) on the body near sign I (at about 60
cm from the front wheel centre or 80 cm from the rear wheel
centre);