FIAT IDEA 2007 1.G Owners Manual

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F0H0180m
IF AN EXTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT
For the type of bulb and power rating, see “When needing to change a
bulb”.
FRONT LIGHT UNITS
The front light units contain the sidelights, the dipped beam, main beam,
direction indicator and fog light bulbs.
To change the bulbs of the sidelights, low beams, direction indicators and
fog lights it is necessary to remove the cover (A) releasing the catch (B).
The bulbs are arranged inside the light unit as follows:
G: direction indicators
F: main beam headlights
E: sidelights
D: fog lights
C: dipped beam headlights
After replacement, refit the covers correctly checking that they are
properly secured.

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MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒turn the cap (A) anticlockwise and remove it;
❒disconnect the electrical connector (B);
❒release the bulb catch (C);
❒remove the bulb (D) and change it;
❒refit the catch (C), connect the electrical connector (B) and fit the cap
(A) turning it clockwise. Put the cap ventilation outlet (H) from the
top downwards.
DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the protective cover releasing the relevant catch;
❒disconnect the electrical connector (F);
❒release the bulb catch (E);
❒remove the bulb (G) and change it;
❒fit a new bulb making the tabs of the metallic part coincide with the
grooves on the reflector, then hook the bulb holder catch (E) and re-
connect the electrical connector (F);
❒refit the protective cover correctly.
F0H0181m
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DIRECTION INDICATORS
Front
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the protective cover releasing the relevant catch;
❒turn the bulb holder (A) counter-clockwise and remove it;
❒remove the bulb (B) lightly pushing it and turning it counter-clockwise
(“bayonet”);
❒replace the bulb;
❒refit the bulb holder turning it clockwise, checking that it is secured
correctly.
❒refit the protective cover correctly
Side
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒lever in the point shown by the arrow to compress the catch and
remove the unit (C);
❒turn the bulb holder (D) counter-clockwise, remove the snap-fitted
bulb and change it;
❒refit the bulb holder (D) in the transparent cover, then position the
unit making sure the catch clicks into place.

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FRONT SIDELIGHTS
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the protective cover releasing the relevant catch;
❒remove the snap-fitted bulb holder (A), extract the bulb (B) and
change it;
❒refit the bulb holder (A);
❒refit the protective cover correctly.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS (where provided)
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒disconnect the electrical connector (C);
❒release the bulb catch (D);
❒remove the bulb (E) and change it;
❒fit the new bulb, hook the bulb catch (D) and re-connect the electrical
connector (C).
F0H0185m
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REAR LIGHT UNITS
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒turn the fastener (A) counter-clockwise (for the left lid) or clockwise
(for the right lid) and remove the cover;
❒disconnect the electrical connector (C);
❒slacken the two fastening nuts (B);
❒to remove the headlight, pull it in perpendicular direction using the
handle on the headlight;
❒press the bulb holder tabs and remove it from its housing;
❒remove bulbs (D) - (E) - (F) - (G) lightly pushing them and turning
them counter-clockwise;
❒refit the bulb holder and make sure the two tabs are fastened and
then connect the electrical connector (C); drive in the two fastening
nuts (B); refit the cover checking that the tabs are fitted in their seat
and turning the fastener (A) counter-clockwise (for the left lid) or
clockwise (for the right lid) to hook it.
In the event of a failure (burnt-out bulbs) on taillights, brake lights will
switch on dimmed automatically in order to guarantee temporary lighting
at the back of the car.
After replacing the burnt-out bulb the taillights will operate regularly.

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The bulbs are arranged inside the light unit as follows:
D: sidelights / STOP
E: direction indicators
F: reversing light
G: rear fog lights
ADDITIONAL BRAKING LIGHT (THIRD STOP)
To change the bulbs, proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒slacken the two fastening screws (A);
❒press the catch (B) and remove the bulb holder;
❒remove the snap-fitted bulbs and change them;
❒insert the bulb holder making sure the catch (B) clicks into place;
drive in the two fastening screws (A).
IMPORTANT Where provided, on versions with dark windows, replace
the whole light unit since it is sealed.
Number plate light
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒work in the point shown by the arrow and remove the transparent (A);
❒change the bulb(B) releasing it from the side contacts and making sure
the new bulb is correctly fastened between the contacts;
❒refit the transparent.
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F0H0194m
F0H0195m
IF AN INTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT
For the type of bulb and power rating, see “When needing to change a
bulb”.
FRONT CEILING LIGHT
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒work in the points shown by the arrows and remove the light unit (A);
❒open the protective cover (B);
❒change the bulbs (C) releasing them from the side contacts and
making sure the new bulbs are correctly fastened between the
contacts;
❒close the cover (B) and fasten the light unit (A) in its housing making
sure it clicks into place.
REAR CEILING LIGHT (where provided)
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒work in the points shown by the arrows and remove the light unit (D);
❒open the protective cover (E);
❒change the bulb (F) releasing it from the side contacts and making
sure the new bulb is correctly fastened between the contacts;
❒close the cover (E) and fasten the light unit (D) in its housing making
sure it clicks into place.

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BOOT LIGHT
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒remove the light unit (A) levering in the point shown by the arrow.
❒open the protective cover (B) and change the snap-fitted bulb;
❒refit the protective cover (B) on the transparent;
❒refit the light unit (A) inserting it in its correct position firstly on one
end and then on the other until it clicks into place.

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IF A FUSE BLOWS
GENERAL
The fuse is a protective device for the electric system: it comes into
action (i.e. it cuts off) mainly due to a fault or improper action on the
system.
If an electric device is not working, check the efficiency of its fuse. The
conductor element (A) must be intact; if not, replace the fuse with one of
the same amp rating (same colour).
(B): Undamaged fuse
(C): Fuse with broken filament.
Remove the blown fuse using the pincer (D) provided in the control box
on the dashboard.
Never replace a broken fuse with anything other than a new fuse.
WARNING
WARNINGIf a general fuse (MEGA-FUSE, MIDI-FUSE, MAXI-FUSE) cuts in, do not attempt
any repair and contact Fiat Dealership. Before changing a fuse, check the ignition
key has been removed and that all the other electric devices have been turned
off/disabled.
If the fuse blows again, have the car inspected at Fiat Dealership.
WARNINGNever change a fuse with another with a higher amp rating, DANGER OF FIRE.

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FUSE LOCATION
Fuses are grouped into two fuse boxes to be found respectively on the
left side of the dashboard and in the engine compartment near the
battery.
Fuse box on the dashboard
To gain access to the fuses in the control box on the dashboard, remove
the protective trim (A).
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