service FIAT IDEA 2007 1.G Owners Manual

Dear Customer,
Thank you for selecting Fiat and congratulations on your choice of a Fiat Idea.
We have written this handbook to help you get to know all your new Fiat Idea’s features and use it in the best possible way.
You should read it right through before taking the road for the first time.
You will find information, tips and important warnings regarding the driving of your car to help you derive the maximum
from your Fiat Idea’s technological features. You will find very valuable tips for your own safety, the car’s wellbeing and
about how to protect the environment.
You are recommended to read carefully the warnings and indications, marked with the respective symbols, at the end
of the page:
personal safety;
the car’s wellbeing;
environmental protection.
The enclosed “Warranty Booklet” lists the services that Fiat offers to its Customers:
❒the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for maintaining its validity
❒the range of additional services available to Fiat Customers
Best regards and good motoring!
This Owner Handbook describes all Fiat Idea versions. As a consequence, you should consider only the
information which is related to the engine and bodywork version of the car you purchased.

SET-UP MENU
The “Set-up Menu” enables to perform the following
adjustments and/or settings using the control buttons
(see previous pages):
❒SPEED LIMIT
❒AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHT DAYLIGHT SENSOR
(where provided)
❒TRIP B ON/OFF
❒SET CLOCK
❒CLOCK MODE
❒SET DATE
❒SPEEDLOCK
❒INDEPENDENT BOOT
❒DRIVER’S DOOR UNLOCKING❒DISTANCE UNIT
❒CONSUMPTION UNIT
❒TEMPERATURE UNIT (where required)
❒LANGUAGE
❒BUZZER VOLUME
❒BUTTON VOLUME
❒S.B.R. (Seat Belt Reminder) BUZZER
REACTIVATION (*)
❒SERVICE
❒EXIT MENU
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(*) This function can be displayed only after Fiat Dealership has deactivated the S.B.R. system.

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INITIAL CHECK
Turning the ignition key to MAR, the multifunction display shows the message “Checking”: the diagnostic phase of all
the electronic systems on the car has started. This lasts few seconds: if no faults are detected, when the engine has
started, the display shows the “Check OK” message.
See section “Warning lights and messages” if faults are found.
Is the engine
started?YES
If no failures are
present
The “Service schedule” includes vehicle maintenance every 20,000 km (or 12,000 mi) or every year; this is shown automatically, with the
ignition key at MAR, starting from 2,000 km (or 1,240 mi) or 30 days from this deadline and it is shown again every 200 km (or 124 mi) or
3 days. For 1.3 Multijet versions, see “Care and Maintenance” in section “Service schedule to change engine oil and filter and air cleaner.
When a programmed maintenance interval (coupon) is near to come, turning the ignition key to MAR, will display the message “Service”
followed by the number of km, or days to go before car servicing. “Scheduled servicing” message is displayed in km, miles or days according
to the approaching service interval. Contact a Fiat Dealership to carry out any service operation provided by the “Service schedule” or
“Annual inspection plan”, and to reset the display.
If the display shows a failure message,
see details in section “Warning lights
and messages”.
Standard
screen display or
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SERVICE (Serv.)
Through the “Service” function it is possible to receive information connected with correct vehicle maintenance.
R
Q
See “Initial check”
and “Access to
menu screen”
Menu screen
Use buttons +/– to select
displaying in km, miles
(mi) or days (dd). Set selection flashes.
R
Return to menu screen
Return to menu screenReturn to previously
displayed
screen, e.g.:
continues on next page
– + – +
RQ
QR
Q= Press “MODE” button for less than two seconds
R= Press “MODE” button for over two seconds

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The “Service schedule” includes vehicle maintenance every 20,000 km (or 12,000 mi) or every year; this is shown automatically, with the
ignition key at MAR, starting from 2,000 km (or 1,240 miles) or 30 days from this deadline and it is shown again every 200 km (or 124 mi)
or 3 days. For 1.3 Multijet versions, see “Care and Maintenance” in section “Service schedule” to change engine oil and filter and air
cleaner. When a programmed maintenance interval (coupon) is near to come, turning the ignition key to MAR, will display the message
“Service” followed by the number of km or days to go before car servicing. “Service” message is displayed in km or mi or days according to
the approaching service interval. Contact Fiat Dealership to carry out any service operation provided by the “Service schedule” or “Annual
inspection plan” and to reset the display.
Return to menu
screen Return to previously
displayed
screen, e.g.:
continued from
previous page
R
Q
Q= Press “MODE” button for less than two seconds
R= Press “MODE” button for over two seconds

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The devices for curtailing petrol engine emissions are the following:
❒three-way catalytic converter;
❒Lambda sensor;
❒fuel evaporation system.
In addition, do not let the engine run, even for a test, with one or more spark plugs disconnected.
The devices for curtailing diesel fuel engine emissions are the following:
❒oxidising catalytic converter;
❒exhaust gas recirculation system (E.G.R.).
❒diesel particulate filter (DPF)
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) (for 1.3 Multijet versions 90 HP)
The Diesel Particulate Filter is a mechanical filter, integral with the exhaust system, that physically traps particulates present
in the exhaust gases of Diesel engines.
The diesel particular filter has been adopted to eliminate almost totally particulates in compliance with current / future
law regulations.
During normal use of the vehicle, the engine control unit records a set of data (e.g.: travel time, type of route, temperatures,
etc.) and it will then calculate how much particulates has been trapped by the filter.
Since this filter physically traps particulates, it shall be cleaned (reclaimed) at regular intervals by burning carbon particles.
Reclaiming procedure is controlled automatically by the engine control unit according to the filter conditions and the
conditions of use of the vehicle.
During reclaiming the following phenomena could take place: idling slight increase, fan activation, slight smoke increase,
high exhaust temperatures. These situations shall not be considered as faults and they do not affect vehicle performance
and environment.
If the dedicated message is displayed, refer to paragraph “Warning lights and messages”.
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During normal service the catalyst reaches high temperatures. Do not therefore
park the car over inflammable materials (grass, dry leaves, pine needles, etc.): fire
hazard.WARNING

CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS
Here are some suggestions which may help you to
keep the running costs of your car down and lower
the amount of toxic emissions released into the
atmosphere.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out in
accordance with the “Service schedule”.
Tyres
Check the pressure of the tyres routinely at an
interval of no more than 4 weeks: if the pressure is
too low, consumption levels increase as resistance to
rolling is higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with too much luggage stowed in the
boot. The weight of the car (especially when driving in
town) and its trim greatly affects consumption and
stability.Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from the roof as
soon as they are no longer used. These accessories
lower air penetration and adversely affect
consumption levels. When needing to carry
particularly voluminous objects, preferably use a
trailer.
Electric devices
Use electric devices only for the amount of time
needed. Rear heated window, additional headlights,
windscreen wipers and heater fan need a considerable
amount of energy, therefore increasing the
requirement of current increases fuel consumption (up
to +25% in the urban cycle).
Climate control
The air conditioner is an additional load which greatly
affects the engine leading to higher consumption (on
average up to +20%). When the temperature outside
the vehicle permits it, use the air vents where possible.
Spoilers
The use of non-certified aerodynamic items may
adversely affect air drag and consumption levels.
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Fuse box in engine compartment
USERFUSE AMPERE
Dashboard control unit 1F1 70
Power steering control unitF2 70
Ignition switchF3 20
Dashboard control unit 2F4 50
ABS / ESP control unitF5 60
Radiator electric fan (low speed) (all versions)F6 30
Radiator electric fan (high speed) (all versions excluded 1.2 16V, 1.4 16V heated) F7 40
Climate control electric fanF8 30
Headlight washerF9 20
HornF10 15
Electronic injection secondary servicesF11 15
Right main beam headlightF14 10
Left main beam headlightF15 10
+15 Electronic injection system / Dualogic gearbox (*)F16 7,5
Electronic injection primary servicesF17 10
+30 Engine control unit / Radiator electric fan remote control switch (1.9 Multijet) (*) F18 7.5
CompressorF19 7.5
Heated diesel oil filter (Multijet)F20 30
Fuel pumpF21 15
Electronic injection primary services (1.2 16V, 1.4 16V)F22 15
Electronic injection primary services (Multijet)F22 20
+30 Dualogic gearbox (*)F23 15
+15 Electric power steering (*)F24 7,5
Front fog lightsF30 15
(*) +30 = battery directive positive terminal (not under key)
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SCHEDULED SERVICING .................................................. 259
SERVICE SCHEDULE ........................................................... 260
ANNUAL INSPECTION SCHEDULE .............................. 262
ADDITIONAL CHECKS ..................................................... 262
CHECKING FLUID LEVELS ............................................... 265
DIESEL FUEL FILTER (green filter) ................................... 272
BATTERY ................................................................................ 273
WHEELS AND TYRES ......................................................... 277
RUBBER HOSES .................................................................... 279
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WIPERS .................. 279
BODYWORK ........................................................................ 282
INTERIORS............................................................................. 285

SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance is essential for ensuring long car
life under the best conditions.
This is why Fiat has programmed a series of checks
and maintenance operations every 20,000 km.
It is however important to remember that scheduled
servicing does not completely cover all the car’s
requirements: also in the initial period before 20,000
km service coupon and later, between one coupon and
another, ordinary care is still required such as for
example routine check and topping up the level of
fluids, tyre pressure check, etc...
IMPORTANT The Programmed Maintenance coupons
are specified by the Manufacturer. The failure to have
them carried out may invalidate the warranty.
Scheduled Servicing is performed by all Fiat Dealership,
at pre-established times.
If during each operation, in addition to the ones
programmed, the need arises for further replacementsor repairs, these may be carried out only with the
explicit agreement of the Customer.
IMPORTANT You are advised to contact Fiat
Dealership in the event of any minor operating faults,
without waiting for the next service coupon.
If your car is used frequently for towing, the interval
between one service coupon and the other must be
reduced.
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