2007 FIAT IDEA Dualogic Transmission Manual

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ENGAGED GEAR DISPLAYING
One second after turning the ignition key to MAR, the gear engaged and
the last operating mode adopted (AUTO or MANUAL) will be displayed
on the reconfigurable multifunction display:
N = neutral;
1 = first gear;
2 = second gear
3 = third gear;
4 = fourth gear;
5 = fifth gear;
R = reverse.
If the ECO function is on, the reconfigurable multifunction display will
show E (Economy) next to the gear engaged.
IMPORTANT If after 10 seconds (with ignition key to MAR) the display
does not show the gear engaged, turn the ignition key to STOP and wait
for the display to turn off, then repeat system switch on. If the fault
persists, contact Fiat Dealership.
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STARTING THE ENGINE
The engine can be started either with a gear engaged or in neutral (N),
always press the brake pedal first.
After starting:
❒the gearbox sets to neutral (N) automatically
❒lever (A) keeps the same position it had before starting
❒the reconfigurable multifunction display shows (N) and a buzzer will
indicate if the lever position and the gear engaged are not matching
❒gears that can be engaged are: 1st, 2nd or reverse (R) gear.
IMPORTANT When trying to start the engine with gearbox not in
neutral (any gearshift lever position other than N) and without pressing
the brake pedal, the reconfigurable multifunction display will show a
dedicated message (see paragraph “Warning lights and messages”). In this
event, to start the engine just repeat operation keeping the brake pedal
pressed.
IMPORTANT When the driver’s door is opened, the system starts the
hydraulic part to prepare it for when the engine is started.
If the engine fails to start with the gear engaged, the driver is informed of the
potentially dangerous situation due to the fact that the gearbox is in neutral by
the buzzer.IMPORTANT
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MOVING OFF THE CAR
The engine can be started either with 1st, 2nd (recommended on poor
grip roads), or reverse (R) gear.
Starting in 1st gear
❒press the brake pedal
❒with lever in (N) or (R) move the lever to central position
❒with lever in central position yet, move the lever to + (UP)
❒release the brake pedal and press the accelerator (pressing the
accelerator pedal quickly flat out will obtain a “brilliant” start).
Starting in 2d gear
❒press the brake pedal
❒with lever in (N) or (R) move the lever to central position and then to
+ (UP)
❒with lever in central position yet, move the lever twice to + (UP)
❒release the brake pedal and press the accelerator.
Starting in reverse (R)
❒press the brake pedal (car stationary)
❒move the lever to (R)
❒release the brake pedal and press the accelerator.
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PARKING THE CAR
To park the car safely it is absolutely necessary to
press the brake pedal and to engage first gear or
reverse (R) and also the hand brake if the car is on a
slope; it is also absolutely necessary to wait for the
reconfigurable multifunction display showing the gear
engaged to go off before releasing the brake pedal.
IMPORTANT NEVER leave the car with gearbox in
neutral (N).IMPORTANT NOTES
❒With the car stopped and a gear engaged always
keep the brake pedal pressed until deciding to move
off, then release the brake pedal and accelerate
gradually;
❒during prolonged halts with the engine running it is
advisable to keep the gearbox in neutral (N);
❒when the car is parked facing uphill, to safeguard
clutch efficiency do not use the accelerator to keep
the car still since clutch overheating could damage
it. Use the brake pedal and press the accelerator
pedal only when deciding to move off;
❒use second gear only when more control is needed
for moving off manoeuvres with poor grip;
❒if, in reverse gear (R), first gear is to be engaged or
vice versa, shift gear only when the car is stopped
completely and with the brake pedal pressed;
❒though highly inadvisable, if when travelling downhill
for some unexpected reason the car is set to
neutral (N), when the engagement of a gear is
requested, the system automatically engages the
best gear in relation to the speed of the car to allow
the correct transmission of torque to the wheels;
❒when travelling downhill with a gear engaged and
the accelerator released (if the car is moving),
beyond a pre-established speed, the system engages
the clutch automatically to give the car adequate
engine braking.

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“DUALOGIC” TRANSMIS. FAIL.
Turning the ignition key to MAR the warning light
on the cluster shall come on, but it should go off as
soon as the engine is started.
The warning light comes on flashing on the cluster
(together with the message on the reconfigurable
multifunction display and the buzzer) to indicate a
gearbox failure.
Message on reconfigurable
multifunction display Warning light
on dial
In the case of a gearbox fault, contact Fiat Dealership as soon as possible to have
the system checked.IMPORTANT
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WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
red

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REDUCE GEARS
Warning light
ècomes on (together with the
message on the reconfigurable multifunction display)
to warn the driver of the excessive use of the
gearbox.
In this event, the system could automatically activate
system protection procedure.
Warning light
on dial Message on reconfigurable
multifunction display
è
If the warning light continues to stay on (together with the message on the
reconfigurable multifunction display), contact Fiat Dealership.IMPORTANT
amber

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MANUAL MODE NOT AVAILABLE
Warning light
ècomes on (together with the
message on the reconfigurable multifunction display)
when, with engine on, the MANUAL mode cannot
be selected.
Message on reconfigurable
multifunction display Warning light
on dial
è
If the warning light continues to stay on (together with the message on the
reconfigurable multifunction display), contact Fiat Dealership.IMPORTANT
amber

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AUTOMATIC MODE
NOT AVAILABLE
Warning light
ècomes on (together with the
message on the reconfigurable multifunction display)
when, with engine on, the AUTO mode cannot be
selected.è
Warning light
on dial Message on reconfigurable
multifunction display
If the warning light continues to stay on (together with the message on the
reconfigurable multifunction display), contact Fiat Dealership.IMPORTANT
amber