ABS FIAT IDEA 2010 1.G User Guide
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❒turn the ignition key to AVVas soon
as the warning light mturns off.
Waiting too long will waste the work
done by the heater plugs. Release the
key as soon as the engine starts.
IMPORTANT With the engine cold, the
accelerator must be entirely released
when turning the ignition key to position
AVV.
If the engine does not start at the first at-
tempt, return the ignition key to STOP
before repeating starting.
If, when the ignition key is at MAR, the
instrument panel warning light
Yre-
mains lit, turn the key to STOPand then
back to MAR; if the warning lights remain
on, try with the other keys provided with
the car.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if you still can-
not start the engine.
IMPORTANT Never leave the ignition key
to MARwhen the engine is off. Warning light
mwill blink
for 60 seconds after starting
or during prolonged cranking
to indicate a fault to the glow
plug heating system. Use the car nor-
mally if the engine starts and go to a
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
HOW TO WARM UP THE
ENGINE AFTER IT HAS JUST
STARTED (petrol and Multijet
engines)
Proceed as follows:
❒drive off slowly, letting the engine turn
at medium speed. Do not accelerate
abruptly;
❒do not demand maximum perfor-
mance for the first few kilometres.
Wait until the engine coolant gauge
starts moving.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition to STOPwhile the en-
gine is idling.
IMPORTANT After a taxing drive, you
should allow the engine to “catch its
breath” before turning it off by letting it
idle to allow the temperature in the en-
gine compartment to fall. Never jump start the engine
by pushing, towing or driving
downhill. This could cause a
flow of fuel into the catalyt-
ic converter and damage it beyond re-
pair.
A quick burst on the acceler-
ator before turning off the en-
gine serves absolutely no
practical purpose, it wastes
fuel and is damaging especially to tur-
bocharged engines.
Remember that the brake
booster and power steering
are not operational until the engine
has been started, therefore much ef-
fort than usual is required on the
brake pedal and steering wheel.
WARNING
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Respect the speed limits specific for each
country for vehicles towing trailers. In all
cases, the top speed must not exceed 100
km/h.
The ABS with which the car
may be equipped will not
control the braking system of the
trailer. Particular caution is required
on slippery roads.
Never modify the braking
system of the car to control
the trailer brake. The trailer braking
system must be fully independent
from the hydraulic system of the car.
WARNING
WARNING
INSTALLING THE TOW HOOK
The towing device should be fastened to
the body by specialised personnel ac-
cording to any additional and/or integra-
tive information supplied by the Manufac-
turer of the device.
The towing device must meet current reg-
ulations with reference to 94/20/EC Di-
rective and subsequent amendments.
For any version the towing device used
must match the towable weight of the car
on which it is to be installed.
For the electric connection a unified con-
nector should be used which is generally
placed on a special bracket normally fas-
tened to the towing device, and a special
ECU for external trailer light control shall
be installed on the car. For the electrical connection, 7 or 13 pin
12VDC connection is to be used (CU-
NA/UNI and ISO/DIN Standards). Follow
the instructions provided by the car man-
ufacturer and/or the tow hitch manufac-
turer.
An electric brake should be supplied di-
rectly by the battery through a cable with
a cross section of no less than 2.5 mm2,5.
IMPORTANT Electric brake or other de-
vice shall be used with running engine.
In addition to the electrical branches, the
car’s electric system can only be con-
nected to the supply cable for an electric
brake and to the cable for an internal light,
though not above 15W.
For connections use the preset control
unit with battery cable no less than 2.5
mm
2.
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GENERAL WARNINGS ...................................................... 124
LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL ............................................... 124
HANDBRAKE APPLIED ...................................................... 124
AIRBAG FAILURE ................................................................. 124
HOT ENGINE COOLANT ................................................ 125
LOW BATTERY CHARGE................................................. 125
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
- EXHAUSTED ENGINE OIL............................................. 126
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
SYSTEM ................................................................................... 127
DOOR OPEN ........................................................................ 127
SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED ........................................ 127
EBD FAILURE......................................................................... 127
EOBD/INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE ............................ 127
FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATED ......... 128
ABS FAILURE ......................................................................... 128
FUEL RESERVE....................................................................... 128
GLOW PLUGS ...................................................................... 129
GLOW PLUG FAILURE ...................................................... 129
WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER ..................................... 129
CAR PROTECTION SYSTEM FAILURE
- FIAT CODE ........................................................................ 129
REAR FOG LIGHTS ............................................................. 129
GENERIC INDICATION .................................................... 130
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H H
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A A
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D D
M M
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S S
S S
A A
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S S
WORN BRAKE PADS ......................................................... 130
OBSTRUCTED PARTICULATE TRAP ............................ 131
SIDE/TAIL LIGHTS AND DIPPED BEAM
HEADLIGHTS - FOLLOW ME HOME .......................... 131
FOG LIGHTS ......................................................................... 131
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ....................... 131
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ................... 131
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
SYSTEM ON .......................................................................... 132
CRUISE CONTROL ............................................................ 132
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS............................................... 132
POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD.................................................. 132
LIMITED RANGE .................................................................. 132
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FRONT PASSENGER
AIRBAG
DEACTIVATED
(amber)
Warning light “comes on when front
passenger’s airbag is deactivated.
With the front passenger’s airbag on,
when the ignition key is moved to MAR,
the warning light
“comes on steadily for
about 4 seconds; then, it continues to flash
for 4 seconds and finally goes off.
“
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE
(amber)
When the ignition key is
moved to MAR, the warning light
turns on and should go off after a few sec-
onds.
The warning light comes on when the sys-
tem is not working properly or is not avail-
able. In the case, the braking system will
work as normal without the extra poten-
tials offered by the ABS system. Drive
carefully and go to a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.>
FUEL RESERVE
(amber)
When the ignition key is
moved to MAR, the warning light
turns on and should go off after a few sec-
onds.
The warning light turns on when about
6/7 litres fuel are left in the tank.
IMPORTANT The warning light will blink
to indicate a system failure. Go to a Fiat
Dealership to have the system checked.
K
Failure of the warning light“is indicated by warning
light ¬. The airbag system will au-
tomatically deactivate the passenger
airbag (front and side, where provid-
ed). Contact the Fiat Dealership im-
mediately to have the system checked
before driving off.
WARNING
Go to a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible if warning
light
Ueither does not light
up when the key is turned to
MAR to if while travelling the warning
lights comes on either steady or blink-
ing (along with a message on the dis-
play). The operation of warning light
Umay be checked by the traffic police us-
ing specific devices. Follow the laws in
force in the country where you are dri-
ving.
Petrol engine lubricants
The warning light turns on and flashes to
indicate possible damage to the catalyser.
If the light flashes, release the accelerator
pedal to lower the speed of the engine un-
til the warning light stops flashing; contin-
ue the journey at moderate speed, trying
to avoid driving conditions that may cause
further flashing and contact Fiat Dealer-
ship as soon as possible.
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fig. 27F0H0187mfig. 28F0H0188m
REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS
To change the bulb proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒turn the fastening device A-fig. 27an-
ticlockwise (left flap) or clockwise
(right flap) and remove the cover;
❒disconnect the electric connector C-
fig. 28;
❒loosen the two fastening nuts B;
❒to remove the light cluster, pull per-
pendicularly using the handle present
on the light cluster body;
❒press the bulb fastening tabs and ex-
tract the bulb;
❒extract the bulbs D- E- F- G
fig. 29by pushing them slightly and
turning them anticlockwise;
❒insert the bulb holder, making sure
that the two tabs are correctly fas-
tened; insert the light cluster inside the
housing and connect the electric con-
nector C-fig. 28; fasten the two nuts
B;fasten the cover making sure that
the tabs are inserted in the seat and
turn the fastening device A-fig. 27an-
ticlockwise (left flap) or clockwise
(right flap) to secure it. If a fault is detected with one of the tail-
light bulbs (burnt bulb), the brake lights
will be operated in dimmed manner to
temporarily ensure tail lights functions.
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FUSE TABLE
Dashboard fusebox
USERSFUSE AMPERES
Right dipped beam headlightF12 7,5
Left dipped-beam/headlight beam correctorF13 7.5
Engine compartment relay/body computerF31 7,5
SpareF32 –
Left rear window winderF33 20
Right rear window winderF34 20
+15 Cruise control, brake pedal signal to ECUs, reversing light (*) F35 7,5
+30 Trailer ECU setup, rear locks, front locks with single door ECU (*) F36 10
+15 Third brake light, instrument panel, brake lights (*) F37 7.5
Unlock boot (*)F38 20
+30 EOBD diagnostic socket, sound system, navigator, tyre pressure ECU (*)F39 10
Heated rear windowF40 30
Heater mirrorsF41 7,5
+15 ABS / ESP ECU (*)F42 7.5
Windscreen wiper/washerF43 30
Cigar lighter/power current on tunnelF44 15
Heated seatsF45 15
Boot power socketF46 15
Driver’s door ECU power (window winder)F47 20
Driver’s door ECU power (window winder)F48 20
+15 Services (left and middle control lights, electric mirrors, heated seat control light,
radio-telephone setup, navigator, rain/dusk sensors, parking sensor ECU,
sunroof control lights) (*)F49 7,5
Airbag ECUF50 7.5
+15 Tyre pressure unit, ECO / Sport (*)F51 7.5
Rear window wiper/washerF52 15
+30 Direction indicators, hazard lights, instrument panel (*) F53 7.5
(*) +30 = battery direct positive pole (not ignition switch)
+15 = positive pole ignition switch
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BRAKE FLUID fig. 14
Release cap: Check that the liquid con-
tained in the tank is at the maximum lev-
el.
Fluid level in the reservoir must not ex-
ceed the MAXmark.
Use the brake fluid shown in the “Fluids
and lubricants” table (see “Technical Spec-
ifications”).
NOTE Carefully clean the cap of reservoir
A and the surrounding surface.
When opening the cap, make sure that no
dirt gets into the reservoir.
Always use a funnel with a built-in filter
with a mesh of 0.12 mm or less for top-
ping up.
IMPORTANT Brake fluid absorbs mois-
ture. For this reason, if the car is mainly
used in areas with a high degree of at-
mospheric humidity, the fluid should be
replaced at more frequent intervals than
specified in the “Service schedule”.
fig. 14F0H0213m
Brake fluid is poisonous and
highly corrosive. In the event
of accidental contact, wash the parts
immediately with water and mild
soap and rinse with plenty of water.
Call a doctor immediately if swal-
lowed.
WARNING
Symbol πon the contain
indicates a synthetic brake
fluid, which is different from a min-
eral fluid. Use of a mineral type flu-
id will damage the special rubber
seals of the braking system beyond re-
pair.
WARNING
Prevent brake fluid which is
highly corrosive from coming
into contact with painted
parts. Should this occur, im-
mediately wash with water.
Do not travel with the wind-
screen washing reservoir
empty: the action of the windscreen
washer is essential for improving vis-
ibility.
WARNING
Some commercial additives
for windscreen washing are
flammable. The engine compartment
contains hot parts which could start
a fire if they come into contact.
WARNING
fig. 13F0H0212m
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IMPORTANT A battery which is kept at
a charge of less than 50% for any length of
time will be damaged by sulphation lead-
ing to a reduction in cranking power.
The battery will also be more at risk of
freezing (already at –10 °C).
Refer to the paragraph “Car inactivity” in
“Starting and driving” if the car is left
parked for a long time.
If after buying the car, you want to install
electric accessories which require per-
manent electric supply (alarm, etc.) con-
tact Fiat Dealership whose qualified per-
sonnel, in addition to suggesting the most
suitable devices from Lineaccessori Fiat,
will evaluate the overall electric absorp-
tion, checking whether the car’s electric
system is capable of withstanding the load
required, or whether it should be inte-
grated with a more powerful battery.
Since these devices continue absorbing en-
ergy even when the ignition key is off, they
gradually run down the battery. USEFUL ADVICE FOR
LENGTHENING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and length-
en its life, observe the following indica-
tions:
❒when the car is parked, make sure that
the doors, bonnet and tailgate are
closed properly to make sure that the
lights inside the passenger compart-
ment go out;
❒switch off all lights inside the vehicle:
the car is however equipped with a sys-
tem which switches all internal lights off
automatically;
❒do not keep devices (e.g. sound sys-
tem, hazard lights, etc.) on for a long
time with the engine off;
❒before performing any operation on the
electrical system, disconnect the bat-
tery negative cable;
❒battery terminals shall always be per-
fectly tightened.Batteries contain very dan-
gerous substances for the en-
vironment. You are recom-
mended to go to a Fiat Deal-
ership to have the battery replaced
where the old battery will be disposed
of respecting both the environment and
the laws in force.
If the vehicle needs to be off
the road for a long period
under conditions of intense cold, re-
move the battery and take it to a
heated place, otherwise it may freeze.
WARNING
When performing any oper-
ation on the battery or near
it, always protect your eyes with the
special goggles.
WARNING
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INTERIORS
Periodically check that water is not
trapped under the mats (due to water
dripping off shoes, umbrellas, etc.) which
could cause oxidisation of the sheet met-
al.
CLEANING SEATS AND FABRIC
PARTS
Remove dust with a soft brush or a vacu-
um cleaner. It is advisable to use a moist
brush on velvet upholstery.
Rub the seats with a sponge moistened
with a solution of water and neutral de-
tergent.
LEATHER SEATS
Remove dry dirt with a moist chamois
leather or cloth without pressing too hard.
Remove stains of liquid or grease with a
dry absorbing cloth. Do not rub. Then
wipe with a soft cloth or chamois leather
dipped in water and mild soap.
Use specific products for persistent stains
paying attention to instructions for use.
IMPORTANT Never use alcohol. Make
sure that the products used do not con-
tain alcohol or derivates, even in low con-
centrations. INTERIOR PLASTIC PARTS
It is advisable to clean interior parts with
a moist cloth and a solution of water and
mild soap. Use specific products for clean-
ing plastic, without solvents and specifically
designed to prevent damage to the ap-
pearance and colour of the treated parts
to remove grease and tough stains.
IMPORTANT Never use spirit or petro-
leum to clean the instrument panel trans-
parent cover or other plastic parts.
Do not keep aerosol cans in
the car: risk of explosion.
Aerosol cans must not be exposed to
a temperature exceeding 50°C. When
the vehicle is exposed to sunlight, in-
ner temperature can greatly exceed
this value.
WARNING
The fabric upholstery of your
car is designed to withstand
the normal wear and tear of
your car for a long time.
Some precautions are however need-
ed. Avoid prolonged rubbing against
clothing accessories, such as metal
buckles, Velcro strips and the like,
which by applying a high pressure on
the fabric in a small area could cause
the breakage of some threads and
damage the upholstery.
LEATHER STEERING
WHEEL/GEAR KNOB
These components must be cleaned with
mild soap and water only. Never use spir-
it and/or alcohol based products. Read
the product label carefully before using
specific products for cleaning the interi-
ors: make sure the product does not con-
tain alcohol or alcohol based substances.
If window cleaner accidentally drips onto
the steering wheel or gear lever knob,
wipe away immediately and then wash the
concerned area with mild soap and water.
IMPORTANT Be careful when arranging
a steering wheel lock device, where ap-
plicable, to prevent damaging the leather
upholstery by rubbing.
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ABS (System) ............................... 83
Accessories purchased by the
owner .......................................... 86
Air filter ......................................... 166
Air vents ........................................ 45
Anti-pollen filter .......................... 166
Ashtray (smoker's kit) ................ 71
Battery ........................................... 173
- inspecting the charge ............. 173
- jump starting ............................. 134
- recharging ................................. 158
- replacement ............................. 173
Bodywork
- maintenance ............................. 178
- version codes .......................... 184
Bonnet ............................................ 80
Boot ................................................ 76
Boot extension ............................. 77
Boot light ........................................ 152 Brake fluid level ............................ 172
Brake lights
- bulb replacement .................. 151
Brakes
- fluid level .................................. 172
- handbrake ................................. 114
- service and emergency ........ 188
Bulb (replacement) ....................... 144
Can holder .................................... 69
Capacities ...................................... 195
Car maintenance and care ......... 161
- additional interventions.......... 165
- scheduled maintenance plan 163
- service schedule ......................162
- yearly inspection schedule ... 165
Car parked .................................... 114
Car radio
- setup .......................................... 85
- sound system installation ...... 85Card holder.................................... 69
Cargo box ...................................... 69
Carrying children safely .............. 99
CD with can holder .................... 70
Ceiling light ................................... 64
Changing a wheel ......................... 140
Checking fluid levels ................... 167
Child lock ..................................... 17
Child safety device ...................... 17
Cigar lighter (smoker's kit)......... 71
Clutch ............................................. 187
CO
2emissions .............................. 199
Cruise Control ............................. 63
Cup holder ..................................... 69
Dashboard and controls ........... 4
Dashboard ...................................... 5
Diesel filter ............................ 166-173
Dimensions..................................... 193
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