ignition FIAT IDEA 2007 1.G Owner's Manual

REAR WINDOW WASH/WIPE FUNCTION
This device can only work when the ignition key is at MAR.
Turning the knurled ring (A) from åto
'the rear window wiper is
operated as follows:
❒intermittent operation if the windscreen wiper is off
❒synchronised with the windscreen wiper (but with half stroke
frequency).
With windscreen wiper on and reverse gear engaged, rear window
wiping will be continuous.
Pushing the stalk towards the dashboard (unstable position) will activate
the rear window washer.
Pushing the stalk for over half a second will activated also the rear
window wiper.
Releasing the stalk will activate the smart washing function as described
for the windscreen wiper.
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TO REDUCE MEMORISED SPEED
The speed memorised can be increased in two ways:
❒disengaging the device and then memorising the
new speed;
or
❒moving the stalk downwards (–) until reaching the
new speed which will be memorised automatically.
Each operation of the stalk will correspond to a slight
reduction in speed (about 1 km/h), while keeping the
stalk downwards continuously will correspond to a
continuous speed reduction.DEVICE DISENGAGEMENT
Turn the ring (A) to OFF or the ignition key to STOP.
The device is automatically deactivated also in one of
the following cases:
❒pressing the brake or clutch pedal.
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In the event of device malfunction or failure, turn the knurled ring (A) to OFF and
contact a Fiat Dealership after checking the protective fuse integrity.WARNING
When travelling with the device on, do not put the gearbox lever in neutral.

Ceiling light timing
Two timing strategies are available in order to facilitate
getting in and out of the car, especially at night in dark
areas:
T
IMING FOR GETTING INTO THE CAR
The ceiling lights will come on as follows:
❒for about 10 seconds when a door is unlocked;
❒for about 3 minutes when a door is opened;
❒for about 10 seconds when a door is closed (within
the 3 minutes).
Timing will be stopped when the ignition key is turned
to MAR.T
IMING FOR GETTING OUT OF THE CAR
The ceiling lights will come on as follows when the key
is removed from the ignition switch:
❒for about 10 seconds within 2 minutes after
stopping the engine;
❒for about 3 minutes when a door is opened;
❒for about 10 seconds when a door is closed (within
the three minutes).
The timeout will automatically end when the doors are
locked.
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CONTROLS
HAZARD LIGHTS
Press switch (A) regardless of the position of the ignition key.
The switch will flash with the instrument panel warning light
Î¥when
the device is on.
Press the switch again to switch the lights off.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS (where provided)
These are turned on pressing button 5.
They are turned off pressing the button again or turning the sidelights off.
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WARNINGUse the hazard warning lights in
compliance with local regulations.
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REAR FOG LIGHTS
These are turned on, with the dipped beam headlights or front fog lights
on, pressing button 4.
They are turned off pressing the button again or turning off the dipped
beam headlights or front fog lights
PARKING LIGHTS/NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS
They turn on only with the ignition key at STOP or removed, keeping
button Fpressed for about 1 second.
IT is possible to select the parking lights only on side of the car moving
the direction indicator stalk to the required side.
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INERTIAL FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH
It is located next to the passenger’s door pillar, at the bottom (move the
covering aside to reach it) and it comes into operation in the case of a
crash by cutting off fuel and switching off the engine.
When the fuel cut-off switch is on, warning light è(if any) comes on
together with the message on the multifunction reconfigurable display.
Carefully inspect the car to find fuel leaks, e.g. in the engine
compartment, under the car or near the tank.
If no fuel leaks are found and the car can be started again, press button
(A) to reset the fuel system and the lights.
After a crash, remember to turn the ignition key to STOP to prevent
battery run-down.
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WARNINGIf, after an accident, you can smell petrol or see that the fuel feed system is leaking,
to avoid the risk of fire, do not reset the switch.
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OUTLETS (12V)
They work only with the ignition key at MAR.
Outlet (A) is at the front, outlet (B) present only if the car is fitted with
“smoker’s kit” is at the back; in this case outlet (A) is replaced by the
cigar lighter
Where provided, the car can be fitted with outlet (C), also on the
luggage compartment left-hand side.
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SMOKER’S KIT (where provided)
Cigar lighter
It is located on the central console, at the side of the handbrake lever.
With the ignition key at MAR, press the button; after about 15 seconds
the button will return to its initial position and ready for use.
IMPORTANT Always check that the cigar lighter has turned off.
Ashtray
It consists of a removable plastic container with spring opening which can
be positioned in the glass/can holder located on the central console.
IMPORTANT Do not use the ashtray as waste paper basket: it might set
on fire in contact with cigarette stubs.
SUN VISORS
These are positioned to the sides of the rear-view mirror. They can
swing to the sides and up or down.
According to versions, the back of the sun visor can be fitted with a
courtesy mirror. Open the sliding wing (A) (where provided), to use the
mirror.
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WARNINGThe cigar lighter gets very hot. Be careful how you handle it and make sure it is not
used by children: danger of fire or burns.
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SUNROOF (where provided)
The sunroof is fitted with a safety anti-crushing system able to detect the
presence of an obstacle during the window winding up; should it happen,
the system stops and lowers the window.
The sunroof is fitted with a “skydome” consisting of two glass panels -
one fixed and one moving - with sun visors operated manually in two
positions (open/closed).
The sunroof will only work when the ignition key is at MAR. The button,
next to the front ceiling light, controls opening and closing.
To open
Press and keep button (B) pressed so that the sunroof front glass panel
reaches the “spoiler” position; press again button (B) and operate it for
more than half a second, so that the sunroof glass reaches the travel end;
the sunroof glass can be stopped in an intermediate position by operating
the button again.
To close
From the complete opening position, press button (A) and operate it for
more than half a second so that the sunroof front glass panel reaches the
“spoiler” position; operate again the button to stop the sunroof glass in
an intermediate position; press again button (A) and keep it pressed until
complete closing.
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WARNINGAlways remove the ignition key when you get out of the car to prevent the sunroof
being operated accidentally and constituting a danger to the people left in the car.
The improper use of the sunroof can be dangerous. Before and during its operation
ensure that any passengers are not at risk from the moving roof either by personal
objects getting caught in the mechanism or by being injured by it directly. Do not open the sunroof if there is snow or ice on it: it could be damaged.
In case of cross roof rack, you are suggested to use the sunroof only in “spoiler” position.
EMERGENCY OPERATION
If the switch does not work, the sunroof can be operated manually as
follows:
❒remove the protective cover between the two sun visors
❒take the provided Allen wrench
❒insert the provided wrench into the seat (A) and turn it:
– clockwise to open the sunroof
– counter-clockwise to close the sunroof.