check engine light FIAT IDEA 2007 1.G Owner's Manual

USEFUL ADVICE FOR
LENGTHENING THE LIFE OF YOUR
BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and lengthen its life,
observe the following indications:
❒when you park the car, ensure the doors, tailgate
and bonnet are closed properly;
❒the ceiling lights must be off. The car is however
provided with an automatic system for switching off
internal lights;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g.: sound system, hazard
lights, etc.) switched on for a long time when the
engine is not running;
❒before performing any operation on the electrical
system, disconnect the battery negative cable;
❒battery terminals shall always be perfectly
tightened.IMPORTANT A battery which is kept at a charge of
less than 50% (optical indicator with dark colour
without green area in the middle) for any length of
time will be damaged by sulphation leading to a
reduction in cranking power. Moreover, this might
lead to a higher risk of the battery electrolyte freezing
(this may even occur at -10°C).
If the car is left inactive for a long period of time, refer
to “Car inactivity”, in section “Correct use of the car”.
If after buying the car, you want to install electric
accessories which require permanent electric supply
(alarm, free-hands set, etc.) contact Fiat Dealership
whose qualified personnel, in addition to suggesting
the most suitable devices of the Lineaccessori Fiat, will
evaluate the overall electric absorption, checking
whether the car’s electric system is capable of
withstanding the load required, or whether it should
be integrated with a more powerful battery.
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CORRECT USE
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TECHNICAL
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INDEX
DASHBOARD
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IN AN
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INDEX
DASHBOARD
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CAR
MAINTENANCE
Engine compartment
At the end of the winter the engine compartment
should be carefully washed, without directing the jet
against electronic control units. Contact a specialised
workshop to have this done.
IMPORTANT Washing should be carried out with the
engine cold and the ignition key at STOP. After
washing make sure that the various protections (e.g.:
rubber caps and various covers) have not been
damaged or removed.INTERIORS
Periodically check that water is not trapped under the
mats (due to water dripping off shoes, umbrellas, etc.)
which could cause oxidisation of the sheet metal.
CLEANING SEATS AND FABRIC AND
VELVET PARTS
Use a soft brush or vacuum cleaner to remove dust.
Velvet is cleaned better if the brush is moistened.
Rub the seats with a sponge moistened with a solution
of water and neutral detergent.
CLEANING LEATHER SEATS
Remove dried on dirt with lightly moistened chamois
leather or cloth without pressing too hard.
Remove liquid or grease stains with a dry absorbent
cloth without rubbing. Then wipe with a soft cloth or
chamois leather with water and neutral soap.
If the stain persists, use specific products, carefully
following the instructions for use.
IMPORTANT Never use spirit or alcohol-based
products.
WARNINGNever use flammable
products like oil ether or
rectified petrol for
cleaning car interiors.
Electrostatic discharges
generated by rubbing
during cleaning
operations could cause
fire.

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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
INDEX
EBD (electronic brake force
distributor) ................................. 137
Emergency device for locking
doors from the outside 12-221
Engine
– fuel feed ................................. 292
– identification code ............... 289
– injection/ignition ................. 178
– technical data ....................... 290
Engine compartment ................ 265
Engine coolant gauge................. 26
Engine coolant level ................ 269
Engine oil
– checking level........................ 267
– consumption ......................... 268
– technical specifications ....... 301
Environment (protection)........ 150
EOBD (system) ......................... 140
External lights ............................. 100
Fiat CODE (system) ............... 5
Fix &Go (tyre repair kit) ......... 225
Flashing the headlights ............. 101
Fluids and lubricants ................ 301
Follow me home (device) ....... 102
FPS (fuel cut-off switch) .......... 116Front fog lights
– bulb replacement ................. 243
– control button ...................... 114
Fuel
– consumption ......................... 303
– fuel cut-off switch ................ 116
– level gauge ............................ 25
Fuel cut-off switch ..................... 116
Fuel filler cap............................... 149
Fuses ............................................. 248
Gearbox (use). .......................... 182
Glass/can holders ....................... 119
Handbrake ................................. 181
Hazard lights
– control .................................. 114
Head restraints ......................... 76
Headlights ................................... 136
(electric adjusting device) ..... 136
Heated rear window ............... 87
Heating and ventilation............. 82
Identification data .................... 287
Ignition switch ........................... 20
In an emergency ........................ 220
Instrument panel ....................... 24Instruments ................................. 25
Interior equipment ................... 117
Interior fittings
– current socket ...................... 121
– glass / can holder ................. 119
– magnetic card/ticket slots .. 120
– oddment compartments .... 118
– rear CD compartment
with glass/can holder .......... 120
– roof bracket .......................... 120
– roof console.......................... 119
– upper oddment
compartments ...................... 117
Interiors ...................................... 284
Isofix ............................................. 166
Jack .............................................. 232
Jacking the car ............................ 255
Key kit and door locking ........ 7
Light control buttons ............. 11
Load limiters ............................... 157
Lubricants (specifications)........ 301
Magnetic card/ticket slots ...... 120
Main beam headlights
– bulb replacement ................. 241