FIAT IDEA 2007 1.G Owners Manual

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
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❒Warn anybody nearby that the car is about to be
lifted. They must stay clear and not touch the
vehicle until it is back on the ground;
❒Fit the handle (L) to operate the jack and lift the
car until the wheel to be changed is several
centimetres off the ground;
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❒For versions with wheel cap, remove the wheel cap
after unloosing the three fastening bolts and finally
unloose the fourth bolt and extract the wheel.
❒Make sure the contact surfaces between spare
wheel and hub are clean so that the fastening bolts
will not come loose;

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❒Fit the spare wheel making the holes (M) coincide with the respective
centring pins (N);
❒Using the wrench provided, fully tighten the four fastening bolts;
❒Turn the jack handle (L) to lower the car and remove the jack;
❒Use the wrench provided to fasten the bolts completely in a criss-
cross fashion as shown in the figure.
REFITTING THE STANDARD WHEEL
Following the procedure described previously, raise the car and remove
the spare wheel.
For versions with steel rim
Proceed as follows:
❒Make sure the contact surfaces between standard wheel and hub are
clean so that the fastening bolts will not come loose;
❒Fit the standard wheel by inserting the first bolt in the hole closest to
the inflation valve;
❒Fit the wheel cap making the groove (on the wheel cap) coincide with
the inflation valve and fit the other three bolts;
❒Using the wrench provided, tighten the fastening bolts;
❒Lower the car and remove the jack;
❒Using the wrench provided, fully tighten the bolts in the sequence
shown previously for the spare wheel;
IMPORTANT Incorrect fitting may cause the wheel cap to come off
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For versions with alloy rims
❒Make sure that hub contact surfaces are clean;
❒Refit the standard wheel fitting it on the pins, refit the fastening bolts
and tighten them using the wrench provided;
❒Lower the car and remove the jack;
❒Using the wrench provided, tighten the bolts in the sequence shown
previously for the space-saver spare wheel (see figure);
❒Refit the snap-fitted wheel hub cap.
When you have finished
❒Stow the spare wheel (C) in the space provided in the boot;
❒Insert the jack partially open in its container (B) forcing it lightly to
prevent it from vibrating when travelling;
❒Put the tools back into their places in the container;
❒Stow the container complete with tools on the spare wheel and
secure everything with the clamping device (A);
❒Correctly re-position the stiff cover.
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WHEN NEEDING TO
CHANGE A BULB
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
❒When a light is not working, check that it has not
fused before changing the bulb. For the location of
the fuses, refer to “If a fuse blows” in this chapter;❒Before replacing a bulb that does not work, check
that the contacts are not oxidised;
❒Burnt bulbs must be replaced by others of the
same type and power;
❒Always check the height of the headlight beam after
changing a bulb.
Only touch the metal part when handling halogen bulbs. If the transparent bulb is touched it
reduces the intesity of the light emitted and can also reduce the life of the bulb. If you touch the
bulb accidentally, rub it with a cloth moistened with alcohol and leave it to dry.
WARNING
Modifications or repairs to the electrical system carried out incorrectly and
without bearing the features of the system in mind can cause malfunctions with
the risk of fire.WARNING
Halogen bulbs contain pressurised gas which, if broken, may cause small fragments
of glass to be projected outwards.

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IMPORTANT The headlight inner surface may be lightly misted over: this
is not a fault but a natural fact due to low temperature and the level of
air humidity. It will disappear as soon the headlights are turned on. The
presence of drops inside the headlights means water infiltration,
therefore contact Fiat Dealership.
TYPES OF BULBS
Various types of bulbs are fitted to your car:
AGlass bulbs:clipped into position. Pull to remove.
BBayonet type bulbs:press the bulb, turn counterclockwise to
remove this type of bulb from its holder.
CTubular bulbs:free them from their contacts to remove.
D-EHalogen bulbs:to remove the bulb, release the clip holding the
bulb in place.
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Bulb Ref. Figure Type Power
Main beam headlightsEH1 55W
Dipped beam headlights DH7 55W
Front side lights AW5W 5W
Front fog lights (where provided)EH1 55W
Front direction indicators BPY21W 21W
Side direction indicators AWY5W 5W
Rear direction indicators BPY21W 21W
Taillights BP21/5W 21W/5W
Brake lights BP21/5W 21W/5W
Third brake light (additional brake lights) AW5W 5W
Reversing light BP21W 21W
Rear fog lights BP21W 21W
Number plate lights CC5W 5W
Front ceiling lightAW5W 10W
Rear ceiling lightAW5W 10W
Rear ceiling lights (with sunroof)AW5W 5W
Boot light AW5W 5W