towing FIAT IDEA 2009 1.G User Guide

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TECHNICAL
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ALPHABETICAL
INDEX
DASHBOARD
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CONTROLS
SAFETY
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
IMPORTANT - Engine oil
Should prevailing use of the car be under
one of the following specially heavy con-
ditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short repeated distances (less than 7-
8 km) and with external temperatures
below zero;
❒frequently idling engines or long di-
stance low speed driving (e.g. taxis or
door-to-door deliveries) or in case of
a long term inactivity;
change engine oil more frequently than
shown on the “Service Schedule”.
IMPORTANT - Air cleaner
When the car is used on dusty roads,
change the air cleaner more frequently
than shown on the “Service Schedule”.
Call a Fiat Dealership for doubts regarding
engine oil and air cleaner replacement.IMPORTANT - Pollen filter
It is advisable to replace the filtering ele-
ment more frequently if the car is used in
dusty or very polluted places. Specifical-
ly, replace if a lower air flow into the pas-
senger compartment is found.
IMPORTANT - Diesel filter
Using diesel not complying with European
Specification EN590 may lead to the need
to replace the diesel fuel filter more fre-
quently than shown in the “Service Sche-
dule”.IMPORTANT - Battery
Check the battery charge once a year,
preferably before the beginning to winter,
to prevent freezing of the electrolyte.
Perform this inspection more frequently
if the car is mainly used for short distan-
ces or if electrical devices running with the
key off are installed, particularly after-
market. Check the battery level (elec-
trolyte) more frequently than shown on
the “Service Schedule” if the car is used in
hot climates or in particularly demanding
conditions.
Take the car to a Fiat Dea-
lership for servicing. Make su-
re you have the right equip-
ment, genuine Fiat spare
parts and consumables for ordinary,
minor interventions. Do not attempt
the operations if you lack the expe-
rience.

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STARTING
AND DRIVING
IN AN
EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
SAFETY
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
ALPHABETICAL
INDEX
Rear view mirrors ....................... 42
Rear window wiper
- blades ........................................ 177
- controls .................................... 62
- nozzles ....................................... 176
Rearscreen washer
- controls .................................... 62
- fluid level .................................. 171
Refulling ......................................... 90
Rev counters ................................ 19
Reversing light
- bulb replacement .................. 150
Rims ................................................ 190
Roof rails ...................................... 81
Rubber hoses ................................ 176
Safety .............................................. 93
Seat belts
- general information ................ 97
- height adjustment ................... 95
- maintenance ............................. 99- warming up the engine once
started ....................................... 113
Starting up and driving ................ 111
Steering lock ................................. 18
Steering wheel adjustment ........ 36
Steering ........................................... 188
Storing the car .............................. 122
Storing the car ............................... 122
Sun roof ......................................... 72
Sun visors ...................................... 71
Suspension ..................................... 188
Symbols ........................................... 9
Technical data ............................. 181
Third brake light
- bulb replacement .................. 151
Towing the car ............................. 159
Towing trailers ............................. 117
Transmission ................................. 187
Two-zone automatic climate
control system ............................ 51 - S.B.R. system............................. 94
- use .............................................. 94
Seatbelt tensioners ...................... 97
Seats ................................................ 36
Side air bags .................................. 108
Side lights
- bulb replacement .................... 149
- controls .................................... 58
Smart washing .............................. 61
Snow chains .................................. 121
Spark plugs .................................... 185
Speedometer ................................. 8
Starting the engine ........................ 112
- bump starting............................ 135
- ignition switch .......................... 18
- jump starting ............................ 134
- procedure for Multijet
versions ..................................... 112
- procedure for petrol
versions ...................................... 112
- stopping the engine ................. 113