FIAT IDEA 2009 1.G User Guide

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KEY KIT AND DOOR
LOCKING SYSTEM
CODE CARD
(optional, for versions/market
where provided) fig. 11
The car is delivered the keys and a CODE
card which bears the following informa-
tion:
❒the electronic code A;
❒the mechanical key code Bto be giv-
en to the Fiat Dealership when or-
dering duplicate keys.
IMPORTANT In order to ensure com-
plete efficiency of the electronic devices
inside the keys, they should never be ex-
posed to direct sunlight. OPERATION
Each time the vehicle is started turning the
ignition key to MAR, the Fiat CODE sys-
tem control unit sends a recognition code
to the engine control unit to deactivate
the inhibitor.
The code is sent only if the Fiat CODE
system control unit has recognised the
code transmitted from the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to
STOP, the Fiat CODE system deactivates
the functions of the engine electronic con-
trol unit.
If the code has not been recognised cor-
rectly, the warning light
Yturns on on
the display.
In this case, turn the key to STOPand
then back to MAR; try with the other
keys provided if the problem persists.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if you still can-
not start the engine.
IMPORTANT Each key has its own code
which must be stored by the system ECU.
Contact the Fiat Dealership to have new
keys (up to eight) stored with the code.Warning light
Ycoming on when driving
❒If the warning light Yturns on, this
means that the system is running a self-
test (for example for a voltage drop).
If the fault persists, contact a Fiat Deal-
ership.
The electronic components
inside the key may be dam-
aged if the key is submitted to
sharp knocks.
All the keys and the CODE
card must be handed over to
the new owner when selling
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MAIN KEY WITH REMOTE
CONTROL fig. 12
The metal insert of the key Aretracts in-
to the grip.
The key operates:
❒the ignition switch;
❒the door lock on drive side;
❒operation of the emergency front and
rear door lock release system D-fig.
13from the outside for use the elec-
tric system is not working (e.g. flat bat-
tery);
❒operation of the child lock Eon rear
doors.
fig. 11F0H0700m
fig. 12b (where provided)F0H0767m
fig. 13F0H0246m
❒release button Band then turn the
metal insert Auntil hearing the prop-
er locking click.
Button
Ëis used for unlocking the doors,
the tailgate and the fuel flap.
Button
Áis used for locking the doors,
the tailgate and the fuel flap.
Button
Ris used for remote opening
the tailgate.
fig. 12aF0H0701m
Press button B-fig. 12to open the metal-
lic part A.
To insert the metallic part Ain the grip:
❒hold button B pressed
❒move the metallic part A

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Unlocking the doors and the
tailgate
Press button
Ëbriefly: this will release the
doors, the tailgate, the fuel flap; the inter-
nal ceiling light will come on and the di-
rection indicators will blink twice.
The doors are automatically unlocked
when the fuel inertia switch trips.
IMPORTANT Powerful radio transmis-
sions not related to the car (e.g. mobile
phones, amateur radios, etc.) may inter-
fere with the frequency of the remote
control. Remote control operation may
be impaired.
Locking the doors and the tailgate
Press button
Ábriefly: this will release the
doors, the tailgate, the fuel flap; the inter-
nal ceiling light will come on and the di-
rection indicators will blink twice.Deterrent LED indications
When locking the doors, the deterrent
LED on the button A-fig. 14lights up for
about 3 seconds and than starts flashing
(deterrence function). Once doors are
locked, if one or more doors or the tail-
gate are not closed correctly, the led and
direction indicators start flashing quickly.
IMPORTANT Powerful radio transmis-
sions not related to the car (e.g. mobile
phones, amateur radios, etc.) may inter-
fere with the frequency of the remote
control. Remote control operation may
be impaired.
fig. 14F0H0703m
IMPORTANT Powerful radio transmis-
sions not related to the car (e.g. mobile
phones, amateur radios, etc.) may inter-
fere with the frequency of the remote
control. Remote control operation may
be impaired.
Only press button B-fig. 12
with the key away from your
body, specifically from your eyes and
from objects which could get dam-
aged (e.g. your clothes). Do not leave
the key unattended, because some-
one, a child especially, may acciden-
tally press the button while handling
the key.
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Opening the tailgate with the
remote control
Hold button
Rpressed to unlock
(open) the tailgate. The direction indica-
tors will blink twice when the tailgate is
opened.
IMPORTANT Powerful radio transmis-
sions not related to the car (e.g. mobile
phones, amateur radios, etc.) may inter-
fere with the frequency of the remote
control. Remote control operation may
be impaired.
Electrical closure from inside
fig. 14
With the doors closed, press button Aon
the central dashboard to lock (LED on) or
unlock (LED off) the doors.
IMPORTANT If the door is not correct-
ly closed or if a fault is present in the sys-
tem, the door locking device from inside
the car will not work.
The device will resume normal operation
after removing the cause of the fault.Only the doors used to get
out of the car will be un-
locked if the door lock button
inside the car is pressed by
mistake. The tailgate will remain
locked. Press the lock/unlock buttons
to realign the system.
fig. 15aF0H0704m
Replacing the battery of the key
with remote control Fig. 15
To replace the battery, proceed as fol-
lows:
❒press button Aand open the metal in-
sert B;
❒turn the screw Cto using a fine bit
screwdriver;
❒take out the battery case Dand re-
place the battery Erespecting its po-
larity;
❒refit the battery case Dinside the key
and lock it by turning the screw C.
fig. 15b (where provided)F0H0768m

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Request for additional remote
controls
The system acknowledges up to 8 remote
controls. Should a new remote control be
necessary, contact a Fiat Dealership, tak-
ing with you the CODE card, a personal
identity document and the car’s owner-
ship documents.
Used batteries are harmful to
the environment. They should
be disposed of as specified by
law in the special containers
provided, or take them to the Fiat
Dealership, which will deal with their
disposal.
fig. 16F0H0705mfig. 17F0H0322m
MECHANICAL KEY
(SPARE)
The metal insert of the key E-fig. 16is
fixed.
The key operates:
❒the ignition switch;
❒the door lock on drive side;
❒operation of the door safety device
C-fig. 17from the outside for use the
electric system is not working (e.g. flat
battery);
❒operation of the child lock D-fig. 17
on rear doors.

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CHANGING THE REMOTE
CONTROL COVER fig. 18
(where provided)
Proceed as shown in the figure to replace
the remove control cover.
fig. 18F0H0769m

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The main functions that can be activated with the keys (with or without remote control) are the following:
Press button Ëto open the fuel flap.
Type of key
Spare mechanical
key
Main key
with remote control
Direction
indicators flashing (only for
key with remote control)
Deterrence led
Release tailgate lock
Press button R
2 blinks
Deterrent blink Unlocking the doors
Turn key anticlockwise
(driver’s side)
Turn key anticlockwise
(driver’s side)
Press briefly button Ë
2 blinks
OffDoor closing form the outside
Turn key clockwise
(driver’s side)
Turn key clockwise
(driver’s side)
Press button Á
briefly:
blinks once
On fixed for approximately three
seconds followed by
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CHILD LOCK fig. 19
To prevent opening the rear doors from
the inside.
This device can be engaged only with rear
doors open.
❒position 1- device on (door locked);
❒position 2- device off (door can be
opened from the passenger’s com-
partment).
The device Astays on even if the doors
are unlocked by the centralised system.
IMPORTANT Always use this device
when transporting children.
IMPORTANT After engaging the child lock
on both rear doors, check for proper en-
gagement by trying to open a rear door
with the internal handle.
Operation of the child lock
A is only guaranteed if the
lock is turned and snaps into hori-
zontal position (
1).
WARNING
Release of the child lock A is
only guaranteed if the lock is
turned and snaps into vertical posi-
tion (2).
WARNINGfig. 19F0H0101m
EMERGENCY DOOR
UNLOCKING DEVICE FROM
THE OUTSIDE fig. 20
The doors are provided with a device for
locking all the door using the lock in case
of a power fault.
Proceed as follows to lock the doors:
❒insert the ignition key in lock B
❒turn the device to position 1and close
the door.To open the doors:
❒insert the key in the lock on driver’s
side and turn it anticlockwise
❒open the driver’s door
❒operate the door levers from the in-
side for the remaining doors.
fig. 20F0H0247m
Do not operate the child
lock and the door handle at
the same time.
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IGNITION DEVICE
The key can be turned to 3 different po-
sitions fig. 21:
❒STOP: engine off, key extractable,
steering locked. Some electric devices
(e.g. sound system, central door lock-
ing system, etc.) may work.
❒MAR: driving position. All electrical
devices work regularly.
❒AVV: engine starting (unstable posi-
tion).
The ignition switch is fitted with a safety
system that, in the event the engine is not
started, turns back the ignition key to
STOPbefore repeating the starting op-
eration.
fig. 21F0H0021m
STEERING LOCK
Engagement
When the key is in position STOP, re-
move the key and turn the steering wheel
until it is locked.
Switching off
Rock the steering wheel slightly as you
turn the ignition key to MAR.
If the ignition device is tam-
pered with (e.g.: attempted
theft), have it checked over by a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
WARNING
Never extract the key while
the car is moving. The steer-
ing wheel would lock automatically
as soon as the steering wheel is
turned. This also applies to when the
car is towed.
WARNING
Always remove the key when
you leave your car to pre-
vent someone from accidentally op-
erating the controls. Remember to
engage the handbrake. Engage first
gear if the car is parked uphill or re-
verse if the car is parked downhill.
Never leave children unattended in
the car.
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INSTRUMENTS
SPEEDOMETER Fig. 22
Indicates the car’s speed.
REV. COUNTER Fig. 23
This indicates the engine revolution per
minute.
IMPORTANT The electronic injection
control system gradually shuts off the flow
of fuel when the engine is ‘over-revving’
resulting in a gradual loss of engine pow-
er.
When the engine is idling, the rev counter
may indicate a gradual or sudden increase
of the speed.
This is normal and does not indicate a
fault. It may be caused, for example, by the
operation of the climate control system
or fan. In these case, a slow change in en-
gine speed is used to protect the battery
charge.
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE Fig. 24
The instrument shows the litres of fuel
contained in the tank (see the “Refuelling”
paragraph for a description).
fig. 22F0H0708m
fig. 23F0H0022m
fig. 24F0H0023m
fig. 25F0H0024m
The reserve warning light Aturns on to
indicate that approximately 6 litres of fu-
el are left in the tank. lack of fuel supply
could damage the catalyser.ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE fig. 25
Warning light Aindicates overheating of
the engine coolant. In this case, stop the
engine and contact a Fiat dealer.