technical specifications FIAT IDEA 2009 1.G Manual PDF

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ELECTRIC WINDOWS
The two-button version (front windows
only) fig. 104 is not automatic. The four-
button version (front and rear windows)
fig. 103 has an automatic opening and
closing feature: the passenger window will
open automatically (and close automati-
cally, where provided); the rear windows
may open automatically.
IMPORTANT With ignition key at STOP
or removed, the power windows remain
activated for about 2 minutes and are de-
activated immediately the moment a door
is opened.
fig. 103F0H0103mfig. 104F0H0155m
DRIVER’S SIDE DOOR
There are two or five switches (the lat-
ter where provided) on the arm rest for
operating the following with the key at
MAR:
AOpening/closing the left front window
BOpening/closing the right front win-
dow
COpening/closing the left rear window
(where provided)
DOpening/closing the right rear window
(where provided)
ETurn off the rear door switches
(where provided).Continuous automatic operation
(where provided, front
windows only)
For some versions with four power win-
dows, the front window (driver’s side) can
be opened and closed automatically while
the other windows can be opened auto-
matically.
AButton for automatically opening and
closing
B – C – DButtons for automatic open-
ing only.
Hold one of the buttons pressed for a
short time to open the window in steps.
The window will stop when the button is
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PASSENGER AND REAR DOORS
(where provided)
The switch operating the corresponding
window is located on the internal armrest
of each door.
Incorrect use of the power
windows may be dangerous.
Before operation, always check that
no-one is exposed to the risk of being
injured by directly by the moving win-
dow or objects getting caught and
dragged. When leaving the car, al-
ways remove the key from the igni-
tion device to avoid the risk of injury
due to accidental operation of the
power windows.
WARNINGfig. 105F0H0156m
REAR MANUAL
WINDOW WINDERS
(where provided)
Operate the corresponding handle
fig. 105to open/close the window.

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BOOT
The tailgate (when released) may only be
opened from the outside of the vehicle by
means of the electric opening manual
fig. 106 positioned over the number plate.
The tailgate can be opened at any time,
even if the doors are locked.
The “Key” option can be activated in the
instrument panel display setup menu (see
“Reconfigurable multifunctional display” in
this chapter): the tailgate will not be un-
locked with the doors in this case. Press
button
Ron the remote control.
The direction indicators will blink twice
when the tailgate is opened.
CLOSING TAILGATE
Firstly lower the tailgate using handles
fig. 110, then press the tailgate itself un-
til you hear it click.
IMPORTANT If the “Key” option is se-
lected, make sure that you have the igni-
tion key before closing the tailgate because
it will be automatically locked.
fig. 106F0H0742m
Do not fit additional objects
onto the rear window shelf or
tailgate (speakers, spoilers,
etc.) except when contem-
plated by the manufacturer to ensure
the correct operation of the side gas
shock absorbers of the tailgate itself.
Never exceed the maximum
allowed load in the boot (see
“Technical Specifications”). Make
sure that the objects are well
arranged in the boot so that they will
not be projected forwards following
sudden braking.
WARNING
they cause cause injury to
passengers in the event of an
accident or sudden braking.
WARNING
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EMERGENCY TAILGATE
OPENING
To open the tailgate from the inside, if the
battery is run down or after a problem in
the actual tailgate electric lock, proceed
as follows:
❒remove the protective caps;
❒fold the backrests to table position;
❒fold the rear seat cushion/backrest
completely;
❒to unlock the tailgate mechanically,
working from the inside of the lug-
gage compartment, use lever B-fig.
108.
REMOVING THE REAR
WINDOW SHELF
Proceed as follows to remove the rear
window shelf and expand the boot:
❒Front part: release and turn the rear
window shelf in its housing and
release the two pins from the sides
fig. 109.
❒Rear part: release the two pins from
the sides.EXTENDING THE BOOT WITH
SLIDING SEAT
Before proceeding with the boot expand-
ing procedure, release the seat belt buck-
le (with black button, if fastened) then help
the belt rewind to prevent twisting.
Arrange the tabs one on top of each oth-
er in the retaining system A-fig. 110in
the winder compartment.
Fore/aft adjustment
The rear seat is split. The rear seats can
be moved forwards and backwards from
the boot by means of the handles Bor C-
fig. 111; pull the handle and move the
seats forward at the same time. This op-
eration is useful for increasing the boot ca-
pacity.
fig. 108F0H0338mfig. 109F0H0108m
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Maximum expansion
Proceed as follows to run the expand the
boot:
❒remove the rear window shelf as
shown above;
❒make sure that the head rests are all
down;
❒use the levers Dand E-fig. 112to
fold the rear cushions;
❒make sure that the seats are all back
using the handles Bor C-fig. 111;
❒use the ribbons Fand G-fig. 112to
fully fold the seats.
IMPORTANT The seats can only be fold-
ed when they are in all back position.
The folded seats are held in this posi-
tion by the side shock absorbers.
Partial expansion
Proceed in the same manner on the re-
quired seat portion (right or left) to par-
tially expand the boot fig. 115.
fig. 111F0H0048mfig. 112F0H0109m
Never pull the ribbons B or
C-fig. 114 with the seats in
load position because this would
make the seats slide vertically and
prevent folding.
WARNING
fig. 113F0H0110mIMPORTANT You may need to move the
front seats forward to tip the rear seats
completely.
Reposition the cushions on the
floor
Use the ribbons B-fig. 113to position the
cushions on the floor.
Release the middle seat belt
if fastened before tipping.
WARNING

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Folding the rear backrests on
the corresponding cushions
is an intermediate position and not
suitable for loading. Do not put heavy
weights on top.
WARNING
Heavy objects arranged on
the rear backrest in table po-
sition may be dangerous in an acci-
dent.
WARNING
fig. 114F0H0111mfig. 115F0H0112m
EXTENDING THE BOOT WITH
FIXED SEAT
Proceed as follows:
❒fasten the buckles to the tabs fig. 116
(shown by the arrows) on the back-
rest;
❒check that each of the two side seat
belts C-fig. 117is inserted in the cor-
responding seat belt guide C-fig. 117;
❒raise the cushion A-fig. 117as shown
in the figure ;
fig. 116F0H0120m
fig. 117F0H0347m
❒release the backrest, by moving the
levers B-fig. 117then fold it forward
to obtain a flat loading surface.
❒if needed to increase the vertical
space, remove the cargo box (where
provided) positioned under the load
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BONNET
OPENING THE BONNET
Proceed as follows:
❒pull lever A-fig. 118in the direction
of the arrow;
❒move lever B-fig. 119 in the direc-
tion of the arrow;
❒lift the bonnet and at the same time
release the rod C-fig. 120from the
catch, then fit end Dof the rod into
the bonnet recess E.
IMPORTANT Before opening the bonnet,
check that windscreen wiper arms are not
lifted from the windscreen.
The bonnet must always be
perfectly closed while trav-
elling for reasons of safety. Make sure
that the bonnet is perfectly closed
and that the lock is engaged. If you
discover that the bonnet is not per-
fectly closed while travelling, stop im-
mediately and close the bonnet in the
correct manner.
WARNING
fig. 118F0H0113m
fig. 119F0H0743mfig. 120F0H0115m
CLOSING THE BONNET
Proceed as follows:
❒hold the bonnet up with one hand and
with the other remove rod C-
fig. 120from recess Dand fit it back
into its catch E;❒lower the bonnet to approximately 20
centimetres from the engine com-
partment and let it come down. Make
sure that the bonnet is completely
closed and not only fastened by the
safety catch by trying to open it. If it
is not perfectly closed, open the bon-
net and repeat the procedure. No not
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The bonnet may drop sud-
denly if the supporting rod is
not in correct position.
WARNING
Perform these operations
when the car is stationary
only.
WARNING
IMPORTANT Always check that the bon-
net is closed properly to avoid its opening
while the vehicle is travelling.ROOF BARS
(where provided)
IMPORTANT Use of Lineaccesori Fiat
roof bars is recommended fig. 121. Fol-
low the instructions contained in the as-
sembly kit to the letter. Assembly must be
performed by qualified personnel.
IMPORTANT Never exceed the maxi-
mum allowed load in the boot (see “Tech-
nical Specifications”).
Check that the attachment fastening
screws are correctly positioned after a few
kilometres.
fig. 121F0H0248m
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HEADLIGHTS
BEAM DIRECTION
Correct direction of the headlights is es-
sential for the comfort and safety of the
driver and the other road users. The head-
lights must be correctly directed to ensure
the best visibility conditions when the
headlights are on. Contact a Fiat Dealer-
ship to have the headlights properly ad-
justed.
HEADLIGHT CORRECTOR
This device works with the key at MAR
and the dipped beam headlights on. The
car will slant backwards when it is loaded,
raising the light beam. The beams must
therefore be directed again in this case.
Adjusting headlight alignment
fig. 122
To adjust, press buttons
and Òon the
control panel.
The display shows the positions during the
adjustment operation.
Position 0- one or two passengers on
front seats.
fig. 122F0H0756m
Position 1- five occupants
Position 2- five passengers + load in the
boot.
Position 3- driver + maximum admitted
load in the boot.
IMPORTANT Check beam aiming every
time the load carried changes.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHTS
WHEN ABROAD
The dipped headlamps are adjusted for
service in the country where the vehicle
was originally purchased. When travelling
in countries on the other side of the road,
cover the headlight as shown in the figure.
Use non-transparent adhesive for this pur-
pose.The figures fig. 123-124 show how to
change from left-hand drive to right-hand
drive.
fig. 123F0H0118m
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ABS SYSTEM
If you have never driven a vehicle with
ABS before, it is advisable to perform a
few tests on slippery ground, naturally in
conditions of safety and respecting the
Highway Code of the country where you
are driving. Read the following informa-
tion carefully.
The car is fitted with an ABS braking sys-
tem, which prevents the wheels from lock-
ing when braking, makes the most of road
grip and gives the best control when
emergency braking under difficulty road
conditions.
System is completed by EBD (Electronic
Braking force Distribution), which dis-
tributes the braking action between front
and rear wheels.
IMPORTANT The braking system needs
to settle for approximately 500 km: dur-
ing this time, avoid sudden, repeated and
prolonged braking.ABS SYSTEM INTERVENTION
Intervention of the ABS is detected by a
slight pulsing of the brake pedal accom-
panied by noise: such an event indicates
that you need to adjust your speed to the
type of road on which you are travelling.
When the ABS intervenes it means that
you are approaching the grip limit be-
tween tyres and road: slow down to ex-
ploit all the available grip.
FAILURE INDICATIONS
ABS failure
ABS failure is indicated by the turning on
of warning light
>on the instrument pan-
el together with the dedicated message on
the multifunctional display (where pro-
vided), (see section “Warning lights and
messages”). In the case, the braking sys-
tem will work as normal without the ex-
tra potentials offered by the ABS system.
Drive carefully to the nearest Fiat Deal-
ership to have the system checked.EBD failure
ABS failure is indicated by the turning on
of warning light >and xon the instru-
ment panel together with the dedicated
message on the multifunctional display
(where provided), (see section “Warning
lights and messages”). In this case, the rear
wheels may suddenly lock and the vehi-
cle may swerve when braking sharply. Dri-
ve carefully to the nearest Fiat Dealership
to have the system checked.
When the ABS intervenes it
means that you are ap-
proaching the grip limit between tyres
and road: slow down to exploit all the
available grip.
WARNING
The ABS exploits the tyre-
road grip at the best, but it
cannot improve it; you should there-
fore take every care when driving on
slippery surfaces without taking un-
necessary risks.
WARNING
When the ABS cuts in, and
you feel the brake pedal pul-
sating, do not remove your foot, but
keep it pressed; in doing so you will
stop in the shortest amount of space
possible under the current road con-
ditions.
WARNING