ignition FIAT IDEA 2007 1.G Repair Manual

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Do not start the engine when towing the car.
WARNINGWhile the car is being towed with the
engine off, remember that the brake
pedal and steering will require more
effort as you no longer have the benefit
of the brake booster and the electrical
power steering. Do not use flexible cables
to tow. Avoid jerking. Whilst towing,
ensure that the coupling to the car does
not damage the surrounding components.
When towing the car, you must comply
with the specific traffic regulations
regarding the tow hitch and how to tow
on the road. TOW RING HOOKING
Proceed as follows:
❒take the tow ring (B) from its support;
❒tighten the ring on the rear or front threaded pin.
F0H0204m
F0H0205m
Before starting to tow, turn the ignition
key to MAR and then to STOP. Do not
remove the key. If the key is removed, the
steering lock engages automatically which
prevents the wheels being turned.

IMPORTANT - Battery
The charge in the battery should be checked at the
start of winter to limit the risk of electrolyte freezing.This check should be carried out more frequently if
the car is used mainly for short trips, or if it is fitted
with accessories that permanently absorb electricity
even with the ignition key removed, especially in the
case of after market accessories. If the car is used in
hot climates or particularly harsh conditions it is wise
to check the level of the battery fluid (electrolyte)
more frequently than specified in the “Service
schedule” in this section.
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Car maintenance should be entrusted to Fiat Dealership. For routine and minor maintenance
operations you wish to carry out yourself, always make sure you have the proper equipment,
genuine Fiat spare parts and the necessary fluids; do not however carry out these operations if you
have no experience.

In fact, since these devices continue absorbing energy
even when the ignition key is off, they gradually run
down the battery.The total intake of these systems (factory and after-
market) must be less than 0.6 mA x Ah (of the
battery) as shown in the following table:
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Battery Maximum admitted stand-by intake
40 Ah 24 mA
44 Ah 27 mA
50 Ah 30 mA

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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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IDENTIFICATION DATA ................................................. 287
ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS .............. 289
ENGINE ................................................................................. 290
FUEL FEED/IGNITION ....................................................... 292
TRANSMISSION .................................................................. 292
BRAKES ................................................................................... 293
SUSPENSIONS ....................................................................... 293
STEERING............................................................................... 293
WHEELS .................................................................................. 294
DIMENSIONS ........................................................................ 297
PERFORMANCE ................................................................... 298
WEIGHTS ............................................................................... 299
CAPACITIES........................................................................... 300
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ............................................. 301
FUEL CONSUMPTION ....................................................... 303
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2EMISSIONS .................................................................. 304

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Gearbox
Clutch
Drive1.2
16V - 1.48V (◊)- 1.3 Multijet - 1.9 Multijet
Five forward gears and reverse with synchromesh
for forward gear engagement
Hydraulic control, self-adjusting without
travel-free pedal
Front1.416V
Five or six forward gears and reverse with
synchromesh for forward gear engagement
Hydraulic control, self-adjusting without travel-free
pedal
Front
Modifications or repairs to the fuel system that are not carried out properly or do not take the
system’s technical specifications into account can cause malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
(◊) Engine model provided for certain versions/markets only
FUEL FEED/IGNITION
Fuel feed
1.3 Multijet - 1.9 Multijet
Direct injection with electronically controlled
Multijet “Common Rail” with turbosupercharger
and intercooler 1.216V - 1.48V (◊) - 1.416V
Multipoint sequential phased electronic injection,
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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

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– control .................................. 101
– flashing .................................... 101
Manual climate control
system ......................................... 85
Multifunction display (on
comfort instrument panel) ..... 35
- controls ..................................... 36
Multifunction display (on
modal instrument panel) ......... 27
- controls ..................................... 28
Number plate light
– bulb replacement ................ 223
Oddment compartments ........ 118
- roof console ............................. 119
- upper.......................................... 117
Outlets ......................................... 121
Parking ....................................... 181
Parking sensors .......................... 146
Performance................................ 298
Plates ........................................... 287
Pollen filter ................................. 263
Power windows ......................... 125
Pretensioners.............................. 156
Prolonged car inactivity .......... 190
Protecting the environment .... 150
Radio transmitters and
cellular telephones..................... 141
Rain sensor ................................ 105
Rear fog lights
– bulb replacement ................. 244
– control button ...................... 115
Rear window washer
– control .................................. 104
– fluid level ............................... 270
Rear window wipers
– control .................................. 104
– smart washing ....................... 105
– blades .................................... 279
– nozzles.................................... 281
Rearview mirrors....................... 78
Rev counter ................................ 25
Reversing light
– bulb replacement ................. 244
Rims ............................................. 295
Roof racks ................................. 136
Rubber tubing ............................. 279
Safety devices ............................ 151
Seat belts
– general instructions ............ 152
– height adjustment ............... 154– maintenance ......................... 159
– S.B.R. system ......................... 153
– use .......................................... 152
Seats .............................................. 69
Side/taillights
– bulb replacement ........... 243-244
– control .................................. 100
Smart washing............................. 105
Snow chains ............................... 189
Sound system
– installation ............................ 141
– preset system ...................... 141
Spark plugs .................................. 290
Speedometer .............................. 25
Starting the engine
– bump starting ........................ 224
– emergency start-up ............. 222
– ignition switch ..................... 20
– jump starting ........................ 223
– Multijet engines .................... 179
– petrol engines ...................... 178
– stopping the engine ............. 180
– warming up the engine ...... 180
Steering . ...................................... 293
Steering lock .............................. 20
Steering wheel (adjustment) ... 68