2005 FIAT IDEA ECO mode

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GENERAL
The set possesses the following functions:
RADIO SECTION
❒PLL tuning with FM/AM/MW/LW frequency bands;
❒RDS (Radio Data System)with TA (traffic
information) - PTY (Program Type) - EON
(Enhanced Other Network) - REG (Regional
programmes);
❒AF: alternative frequency search selection in RDS
mode;
❒emergency alarm presetting;
❒automatic/manual station tuning;❒manual storage of 36 stations: 18 in the FM band (6
in FM1, 6 in FM2, 6 in FMT), 6 in the MW band and
6 in the LW band and 6 PTY (only in FM);
❒automatic storage (AUTOSTORE function) of 6
stations in FM band;
❒DX function (Distant: maximum sensitivity in
searching radio stations) and LO (Local) manual;
❒Scan function (scanning stored stations);
❒SVC function:automatic volume adjustment with
car speed
❒automatic Stereo/Mono switching.
For installation and connection of a Lineaccessori Fiat CD Changer apply only to Fiat Dealership.
On multimedia CDs in addition to sound tracks also data tracks are recorded.
Playing one of these CDs may cause rustling and such a volume as to compromise road safety, as
well as causing damage to the final stages and speakers.

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Entering the secret code
Entry of the secret code is required to allow the radio
to work after the first connection to the car electric
system.
Connecting the radio to the car supply, the display
shows the word “CODE” for about 2 seconds,
followed by “ENTER CODE: ----”.
The secret code comprises four figures from 1 to 6,
each corresponding to one of the dashes.
To enter the first digit of the code, press the
corresponding key of the preset stations (from 1 to 6).
Enter the other code digits in the same way.
If the four figures are not entered within 20 seconds,
the display shows the word “CODE” for 2 seconds
and then “ENTER CODE: ----”. This is not to be
considered as an incorrect code entry.
After entering the fourth digit (within 20 seconds), the
radio starts working.If a wrong code is entered,the radio sounds a “beep”,
the display shows the word “CODE” for 2 seconds
and then “ENTER CODE: ----” to warn the user that it
is necessary to enter the correct code.
Every time the user enters a wrong code,the waiting
time increases gradually (1 min, 2 min, 4 min, 8 min, 16
min, 30 min, 1h, 2h, 4h, 8h, 16h, 24h) until reaching a
maximum of 24 hours.
The waiting time will be shown on the display with the
word “RADIO BLOCKED/WAIT”. When this goes off
it is possible to start the new code entry procedure.
CODE Card
This the document that certifies possession of the
radio. The Code Card contains the radio model, serial
number and secret code.
IMPORTANT Keep the Code Card carefully to be
able to give the related data to the competent
authorities in the event of theft.

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Pause function
If while listening to a Compact Disc another function is
selected (e.g.: the radio), playing is stopped and when
the Compact Disc mode is resumed, it starts again
from the point in which it was stopped.
If while listening to the radio another function is
selected, when the Radio mode is resumed, it is tuned
to the last station selected.Volume adjustment
Volume level can be adjusted from min. (“VOLUME
0”) to max. (“VOLUME 66”) volume.
Adjust volume through button/knob 19 (ON/OFF
VOLUME).
Turn the knob rightwards to increase volume and
leftwards to decrease it. Set volume is displayed for
about 4 seconds (e.g.: “VOLUME 23”).
If the volume level is changed during the broadcast of a
traffic bulletin or during use of the phone (if the voice
feature is installed), the new setting is maintained only
until the end of the bulletin or phone call.
Volume can be also adjusted during manual/automatic
tuning, AutoSTore, radio station scan or CD Changer
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SVC function
(volume changing with speed)
The SVC function makes it possible to automatically
adapt the volume level to the speed of the car,
increasing it as the speed increases to maintain the
ratio with the noise level in the passenger
compartment.
To activate the SVC function briefly press button 12
(MENU-PRESET SCAN), then use buttons 3 (
N) or 6
(
O) to scroll the menu stopping on the SVC function
and buttons 7 (
÷) or 5 (˜) to switch the function
on or off selecting respectively “SVC SETTING ON”
or “SVC SETTING OFF”.
This function can be turned on or off in all the
operating modes of the device (Radio/Compact
Disc/CD Changer).Mute function (turning off the volume
completely)
To switch on the Mute function,briefly press the
button/knob 19 (ON/OFF VOLUME). Volume will
gradually lower (Soft Mute function) and the display
will show the word “MUTE”.
To switch off the Mute function, briefly press the
button/knob 19 (ON/OFF VOLUME). Volume will
gradually become louder (Soft Mute function)
returning to the value set before switching on the
Mute function.
With the Mute function on:
❒all the other functions can be used;
❒turning the button/knob 19 (ON/OFF VOLUME)
the volume can be directly adjusted;
❒if an emergency alarm or a traffic bulletin arrives
with the TA function on, the message ignores the
Mute function;
❒with optional “Telephone provision”, an incoming
call ignores the Mute function. The Mute function
will be resumed at the end of the call;
❒if with TA function on,the radio does not broadcast
traffic info, a warning beep will sound.

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Selecting the frequency band
If in the Radio mode,briefly and repeatedly press
button 13 (BAND-AUTOSTORE) to select the
required reception band.
Every time the button is pressed the following bands
are selected in sequence “FM1”, “FM2”, “FMT”, “MW”
and “LW” shown by the respective wording on the
display.
The last station selected in the respective frequency
band will be tuned specially if the station is not stored
on the presetting buttons.
If selected station is stored on one of the presetting
buttons, the display will show the presetting number
for few seconds; then the display will show again the
station frequency.
The FM band is divided into sections: FM1, FM2 and
FMT. The FMT reception band is reserved to the
stations stored automatically with the AutoSTore
function.
The radio is always ready to receive stations in the
RDS mode (Radio Data System).Presetting buttons
The buttons with symbols from 1 to 6 (“17”, “16”,
“14”, “11”, “10”, “8”) make it possible to set the
following presettings:
❒18 in the FM band (6 in FM1, 6 in FM2, 6 in FMT);
❒6 in the MW band;
❒6 in the LW band;
❒6 types of PTY programming (only in the FM mode
when PTY is selected).
To call a preset station, choose the required frequency
band and then press briefly the corresponding preset
button (from 1 to 6). For a few seconds the display
will show the number of the station preset and the
related frequency before showing the frequency band
and the name of the RDS station.
If the PI code (Program Index) can no longer receive at
the frequency allocated to a preset button, the radio
will start searching this PI on another frequency as
soon as the car leaves the area covered by the
previous frequency. The display will show “SEARCH”.

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IMPORTANT If the TA function is on and the station
tuned is not able to provide traffic information or it is
no longer able to provide this information, then, after
about 1 minute in which the radio is in these
conditions:
❒if listening to a Compact Disc another station is
sought that is enabled to transmit traffic
information;
❒if when listening to the radio a “beep” is given to
alert that it is not possible to receive traffic
information, to interrupt it, it is necessary to tune
to a station that can provide traffic information or
switch off the TA function.
The TA function is interrupted in the following cases:
❒in radio mode: press a preset button during a traffic
bulletin;
❒pressing button 1 (SOURCE-SCAN) during a traffic
bulletin;
❒by automatic/manual tuning or AutoSTore;
❒turning the Mute function on.Emergency alarm reception
In the RDS mode the radio is set to receive
emergency announcements in the case of exceptional
circumstances or events that may cause general danger
(earthquakes,floods, etc.), if they are broadcast by the
station tuned.
This function is activated automatically and cannot be
deactivated.
Program Type function (PTY)
(selecting a type of programme)
To turn on the PTY function, which makes it possible
to give top priority to PTY programmes, when
present, which may involve emergency messages or
various topics (e.g.: music, news bulletins), briefly press
button 18 (PTY) until the display shows “PTY” and the
subject of the last station heard (e.g.: “NEWS”).
After about 2 seconds the station name or frequency
is shown on the display.
IMPORTANT To turn on the PTY function, the radio
must be in the FM band.
If the station does not broadcast in the PTY mode, the
wording “NO PTY PROVIDED” is shown on the
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SENSITIVITY function
(tuner sensitivity adjustment)
With this function it is possible to change the
sensitivity of automatic station searching. When low
sensitivity “SENSITIVITY:LOCAL” is set only stations
with excellent reception are sought; when high
sensitivity “SENSITIVITY: DISTANCE” is set all
stations are sought. Therefore, if the car is in an area
with a considerable number of stations and you want
to choose only those with a strong signal, set to low
sensitivity “SENSITIVITY: LOCAL”.
To set the sensitivity, use button 7 (
÷) or 5 (˜).
The display will show the current status of the
function:
❒“SENSITIVITY: LOCAL” (low sensitivity);
❒“SENSITIVITY: DISTANCE” (high sensitivity).
SVC SETTING function
(volume changing with speed)
The SVC function makes it possible to automatically
adapt the volume level to the speed of the car,
increasing it as the speed increases to maintain the
ratio with the noise level in the passenger
compartment.
To turn the function on/off use button
7 (
÷) or 5 (˜). The display will show the current
status of the function:
❒“SVC SETTING: ON” (function on);
❒“SVC SETTING: OFF” (function off).CD NAMING function
(allocating a name to a CD)
Use the CD NAMING function to give a name (max.
name length = 8 characters) to max. 30 CDs.
This function can be selected only if in Compact Disc
or CD Changer mode. To turn this function on, use
button 7 (
÷) or 5 (˜): the display shows “CD
NAMING FUNCTION”. If the CD already has a name,
this will be shown on the display, if not, eight dashes
will be shown. If storage is no longer available for a
new name, the display will show the first name stored.
To change the name or give a name to the new CD
press button 7 (
÷) or 5 (˜). Press the buttons
again to choose the position of the character to be
changed. Press buttons 3 (
N) or 6 (O) to choose or
change the character.
To store the name, press button 12 (MENU-PRESET
SCAN) again. The display will show “CD NAME”.
To clear a name, turn the function on and press
button 16 (2-CLR) for about 5 seconds. The system
beeps and the display shows “ONE NAME DELETED”
for about 2 seconds. At this point the procedure can
be started to give a new name.
To clear all the names, turn the function on and keep
button 16 (2-CLR) pressed for over 8 seconds. The
set gives two beeps and the display shows “ALL
NAMES DELETED” for about 2 seconds. At this point
it is possible to start the name allocation procedure.

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IMPORTANT When the sound system is switched off
automatically after turning the ignition key to STOP
(for both immediate or 20-minute delayed power off),
it will switch on automatically turning the ignition key
to MAR. If the sound system has been switched off
pressing the knob/button 19 (ON/OFF VOLUME),
when turning the key to MAR it will stay off.
COMPACT DISC PLAYER
Selecting the Compact Disc player
To turn on the Compact Disc player integrated in the
set, proceed as follows:
❒insert a CD (if the set is off, the CD player will turn
on automatically): the first track will be played;
or
❒if a CD is already inserted,turn the set on and press
briefly and repeatedly button 1 (SOURCE-SCAN) to
select “CD”: the last heard track will be played.
With CD inserted, the display shows “CD” and “CD”
operating mode will automatically be selected.
For optimal playing use only original CDs. When using
R/RW CDs, use top quality CDs mastered at the as
low as possible speed.Inserting/ejecting a CD
To insert the CD set it gently in place to activate the
powered loading system, which will position it
correctly.
Press button 4 (
˚) with the device on,to operate the
powered CD eject system. After ejection, the source
heard before playing the CD will return (only if the
device is on).
If CD is not ejected, the device will reload it
automatically after about 20 seconds and then will set
to Tuner (Radio).
CD cannot be ejected if the device is off.
Inserting the ejected CD without fully removing it
from the slot will set the device to Tuner (Radio).