charging FIAT IDEA 2007 1.G Owners Manual

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SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
IN AN
EMERGENCY
IF THE BATTERY IS FLAT
WARNING The battery charging procedure is
described only for information purposes. This
operation should be carried out by Fiat Dealership.
Charging should be slow at low amp rating for 24
hours. Charging for a longer time may damage the
battery.
Charge the battery as follows:
❒disconnect battery negative terminal;❒connect the charger cables to the battery
terminals, observing the poles;
❒turn on the charger;
❒when you have finished, turn the charger off before
disconnecting the battery;
❒reconnect battery negative terminal.
WARNING If the vehicle is fitted with alarm system,
turn it off with the remote control (see “Alarm” in the
“Dashboard and controls” chapter).
WARNINGThe liquid in the battery is poisonous and corrosive. Do not let it touch the skin or
eyes. Recharging the battery should be done in a well ventilated area away from
naked flames or possible sources of sparks: explosion and fire risk.
WARNINGDo not attempt to recharge a frozen battery. Thaw it first, otherwise it could
explode. If the battery froze, make sure the internal elements are not broken
(short-circuit risk) and that the casing is not cracked (risk of spilling the poisonous
and corrosive fluid).

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SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
INDEX
I I
N N
D D
E E
X X
ABS (system) ............................. 138
Accessories purchased by the
user ............................................... 143
Air bags (front)........................... 166
– driver's air bag ...................... 168
– passenger's front air bag .... 168
– passenger's front air bag
manual deactivation ........... 169
- Side bags .................................. 170
Air cleaner................................... 263
Air vents ..................................... 80-81
Ashtray (Smokers' kit) ............ 122
At the filling station ................... 148
Automatic two-zone climate
control system............................ 89
Battery
– checking the charge............. 273
– jump starting ......................... 223
– recharging .............................. 254
– replacing ............................... 274
Bodywork
– maintenance ......................... 282
– version codes........................ 289
Bonnet ......................................... 134Boot ............................................. 128
– extension ............................... 131
– light ......................................... 256
Brake lights
– bulb replacement ................. 244
Brakes
– fluid level ............................... 271
– handbrake ............................. 181
– service and emergency ....... 293
Bulb (replacement) ................... 237
Capacities ................................... 300
Car inactivity ............................. 190
Car maintenance ........................ 258
– additional checks.................. 262
– Annual Inspection Schedule 262
– scheduled service................. 259
– Service Schedule .................. 260
Cargo box ................................... 119
Carrying children safely ............ 159
Ceiling lights ................................ 111
– bulb replacement ................. 246
Cellular telephones
– presetting............................... 141Checking fluid levels ............... 265
Child lock ................................... 11
Cigar lighter (Smokers' kit) ..... 122
Clutch .......................................... 292
CO
2emissions .......................... 304
Containing running costs ......... 183
Correct use of the car ............ 177
Cruise Control .......................... 108
Current sockets ......................... 121
Dashboard and controls ......... 4-21
Diesel fuel filter ......................... 272
Dimensions ............................... 297
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement ................. 241
– control .................................. 100
Direction indicators ................. 101
– bulb replacement ................. 242
– control .................................. 101
Door pockets ............................. 117
Doors ........................................... 7-221
Emergency device for locking
doors from the outside ......... 12
Dualdrive
(electric power steering) ...... 144