belt FIAT IDEA 2007 1.G Owner's Manual

FITTING THE TYPE ISOFIX SEAT
0 and 0+ group
For children of the 0, 0+ weight group, the child’s seat is facing
backwards (babies up to
13 kg) and the child is restrained by the child’s seat belts (D).
As the child grows, passing to weight group 1, remove the child’s seat
from the base and refit it facing forwards.
For proper mounting proceed as follows:
❒check whether the release lever (B) is at rest position (inward);
❒find the presetting brackets (A), then position the child restraint
system with the fastening devices (C) aligned with the brackets;
❒push the child restraint system until hearing locking clicks;
❒check proper locking by moving the child’s seat with force: the built-in
safety mechanism actually inhibit improper coupling with only one
coupling locked.
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GROUP 1
For proper mounting proceed as follows:
❒check whether the release lever (B) is at rest position (inward);
❒find the presetting brackets (A), then position the child restraint
system with the fastening devices (C) aligned with the brackets;
❒push the child restraint system until hearing locking clicks;
❒for seats positioned facing the running direction, hook the upper belt
(in the upper child's seat pocket) to the ring (D) located on the rear
seat back;
❒check proper locking by moving the child’s seat with force: the built-in
safety mechanism actually inhibit improper coupling with only one
coupling locked.
With this configuration, the child is secured also by the car seat belts and
by the upper belt. To apply car seat belts to child’s seat refer to the
child’s seat handbook.
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FRONT AND SIDE AIR BAGS
The car is fitted with front air bags for the driver and
for the passenger, and window bags (head protection
system); upon request the car can be fitted also with
front side bags;
The front air bag (driver and passenger) has been
designed to protect the occupants in the event of
head-on crashes of medium-high severity, by placing
the cushion between the occupant and the steering
wheel or dashboard.Front air bags are designed to protect car’s occupants
in front crashes and therefore non-activation in other
types of collisions (side collisions, rear shunts, roll-
overs, etc.) is not a system malfunction.
In case of crash, an electronic control unit, when
required, triggers the inflation of the cushion.
The cushion immediately inflates, placing itself as a
protection between the body of the front occupants
and the structure that could cause injuries.
Immediately after, the cushion deflates.
The front air bag (driver and passenger) is not a
replacement of but complementary to the use of belts,
which should always be worn, as specified by law in
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In case of crash, a person not wearing the seat belt
moves forward and may come into contact with the
cushion while it is still inflating. Under this
circumstance the protection offered by the air bag is
reduced.
Front air bag may not be activated in the following
situations:
❒in collisions against highly deformable objects not
affecting the vehicle front surface (e.g. bumper
collision against guard rail, etc.);
❒in case of wedging under other vehicles or
protective barriers (for example under a truck or
guard rail), the air bag is not triggered as it offers
no additional protection compared with the seat
belts, consequently it would be pointless.
Therefore, failure to come into action in the above
circumstance does not mean that the system is not
working properly.The driver’s and passenger’s front Air bags have been
designed and calibrated to improve the protection of a
person wearing seat belts.
At its maximum inflation, its volume fills most of the
space between the dashboard and the passenger.

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DRIVER’S FRONT AIR BAG
It consists of an instant-inflating cushion contained in a special recess in
the centre of the steering wheel.
PASSENGER’S FRONT AIR BAG
It consists of an instant-inflating cushion contained in a special recess (A) in
the dashboard and the cushion has a volume bigger than that of the driver.
In minor crashes (for which the restraining action of the seat belts is
sufficient), the air bags are not deployed. Also in this case it is of vital
importance to wear the seat belts since in case of side crash they guarantee
proper positioning of the occupant and prevent the occupants to be pitched
out of the car in case of violent crashes.
WARNINGOn cars provided with front passenger's air bag, the air bag shall be deactivated
when placing a child' seat on the front passenger's seat. The front passenger seat
shall be adjusted in the most backward position to prevent any contact between
child’ seat and dashboard. Even if not compulsory by law, you are recommended to
reactivate the air bag immediately as soon as child transport is no longer necessary.
WARNINGDo not apply stickers or other objects on
the steering wheel, in area (A) of the
passenger’s air bag or on the side covering.
Never put objects on the dashboard on the
passenger’s side because they may
interfere with the correct air bag
deployment and cause serious injuries to
the car occupants.
WARNINGSERIOUS DANGER: The car is fitted with an air bag on the passenger’s side. Never
place cradle child’s seats on the front passenger’s seat of cars fitted with passenger’s
air bag since the air bag activation could cause serious injuries, even mortal.

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SIDE AIR BAGS (where fitted)
(Side bag - Window bag)
SIDE BAGS
They are formed of an instantaneously-inflating cushion housed in the
back rest of front seats and their task is to increase protection of the
occupants in the event of a side crash of medium-high severity.
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WARNING
Do not cover the back rest of front seats
with trims or covers there are not set for
the use of side bags.
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Covers for Side bag seats are available at Lineaccessori Fiat.
WINDOW BAGS (where fitted)
They are “curtain” cushions located behind the side coverings of the roof
and covered by proper finishings, studied for the head protection to offer
the best protection to the front and rear occupants in the event of side
crash, thanks to the wide cushion inflation surface.
The side air bag is not a replacement of but complementary to the use of
belts, which should always be worn, as specified by law in Europe and
most non European countries.
IMPORTANT In the event of side crash, you can obtain the best
protection by the system keeping a correct position on the seat, allowing
thus a correct window bag unfolding.
IMPORTANT The front air bags and/or side bags may be deployed if the
car is subject to heavy knocks or accidents involving the underbody area,
such as for example violent shocks against steps, kerbs or low obstacles,
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WARNINGWhen the ignition key is turned to the MAR position, the warning light F(with
passenger’s front air bag deactivation (where required) switch in the ON position)
turns on and flashes for few seconds to remind that passenger’s air bag will be
deployed in a crash, after which it should go off.
Do not wash the seat back rest with pressurised water or steam (by hand or at
automatic seat washing stations).
Never travel with objects on your lap, in front of your chest or with a pipe, pencil,
etc. between your lips; injury may result in the event of the air bag being triggered.WARNING
The front air bag is triggered for shocks greater in magnitude than the
pretensioners. For impacts between these two thresholds, it is therefore normal
that only the pretensioners are triggered.WARNING
WARNINGThe air bag does not substitute the seat belts, but only increases their
effectiveness. Moreover, since the front air bags do not come into operation in
the event of front impact at low speed, side collisions, bumps from behind or
overturning, in these circumstances the occupants would only be protected by
the seat belts which must therefore always be fastened.
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FUEL CUTOFF SWITCHED ON...................................... 207
CAR PROTECTION SYSTEM FAILURE -
FIAT CODE ............................................................................ 208
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING FAILURE............................................................. 209
DIESEL FUEL FILTER SENSOR FAILURE ........................ 209
GLOW PLUG WARMING FAILURE ............................... 209
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE - SYSTEM
UNAVAILABLE ...................................................................... 210
RAIN SENSOR FAILURE..................................................... 210
EBD SYSTEM FAILURE - SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE ...... 211
EXTERNAL LIGHT FAILURE............................................. 212
BRAKE LIGHT FUSE FAILURE .......................................... 214
PARKING SENSOR FAILURE ............................................ 215
ANTIPINCH SYSTEM
FAILURE .................................................................................. 215
AIR BAG FAILURE................................................................ 216
TWILIGHT SENSOR FAILURE.......................................... 217
INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE ......................................... 217
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE
(EOBD) .................................................................................... 218
GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION .................................. 219 GENERAL WARNINGS ...................................................... 192
LOW BRAKE FLUID ............................................................ 193
HANDBRAKE ON ............................................................... 193
FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATED ......... 194
SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED ......................................... 194
LOW BATTERY CHARGE................................................. 195
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ......................................... 195
ENGINE COOLANT FLUID HIGH TEMPERATURE .. 196
INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING ................................... 198
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
SYSTEM .................................................................................. 198
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED ................................................. 199
FUEL RESERVE....................................................................... 199
WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER ..................................... 200
GLOW PLUGS ...................................................................... 201
REAR FOGLIGHTS............................................................... 202
FRONT FOG LIGHTS ......................................................... 202
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ....................... 203
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ................... 203
SIDELIGHTS AND LOW BEAMS ..................................... 204
BRAKE PAD WEAR ........................................................... 204
FOLLOW ME HOME ........................................................... 205
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS............................................... 205
CRUISE CONTROL ............................................................. 206
POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF ICE ON THE ROAD ........... 206

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FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG
DEACTIVATED (where required)
Dial warning light comes on when front
passenger air bag is deactivated. With front
passenger air bag on, turning the ignition key to
MAR, warning light
Fcomes on flashing on the
cluster for about 4 seconds, then it shall go off.
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SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED
The warning light will come on flashing, together
with the warning buzzer when, with the car
moving, the driver's seat belt is not correctly
fastened. The S.B.R. (Seat Belt Reminder) buzzer
can only be excluded by Fiat Dealership. On
versions fitted with reconfigurable multifunction
display (Comfort), the system can be reactivated
through the set-up menu (see diagram aside).
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WARNINGWarning light Findicates also warning light ¬failure. This is indicated by
intermittent flashing, over 4 seconds, of warning light F. In this event, warning
light ¬could be not up to indicate restraint system failures, if any. Stop the car
and contact Fiat Dealership to have the system checked. amber
red
Warning
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Thousands of km
Check tyre conditions/wear and
adjust pressure if required
Check light system operation
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard lights, boot lights,
passenger compartment lights, dashboard warning lights, etc.)
Check windscreen/washer
(nozzles/and blade position regulation)
Check front disk brake pad conditions and wear
Check rear drum brake lining conditions
and wear
Sight inspect the conditions of: body external parts, underbody
protection pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel, brakes),
rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check for bonnet and boot lock cleanness, lever cleanness
and lubrication
Check tension and adjust accessory drive belts
(excluding engines with automatic belt tighteners)
Check tension and adjust accessory drive belts
Check and adjust tappet clearance
(1.4 8V(where provided) - 1.9 Multijet versions)
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