2007 FIAT IDEA ignition

RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
A system for continuously monitoring emission system components to ensure greater environmental
protection is fitted in your car.
MUST BE READ!
ENGINE STARTING
Petrol engines:make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gearshift lever to neutral; fully depress
the clutch without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as
the engine has started.
Diesel engines:make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gearshift lever to neutral; fully depress
the clutch without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to MAR and wait for the
Yand
mwarning lights to go off; turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
While working, the catalyst develops a very high temperature. Do not park the car over grass, dry leaves,
pine needles or any other inflammable materials: risk of fire.

REFUELLING
Petrol engines:only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95.
Diesel engines:only refuel with diesel fuel conforming to the European specification EN590.
The use of other products or mixtures may irreparably damage the engine with invalidation of the warranty
due to the damage caused.
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DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLSSYMBOLS ............................................................................... 5
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM ................................................. 5
KEY KIT AND DOOR LOCKING .................................. 7
IGNITION SWITCH ............................................................ 20
DASHBOARD........................................................................ 21
INSTRUMENT PANEL ....................................................... 24
INSTRUMENTS ..................................................................... 25
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY ........................................... 27
RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY ... 35
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT ................................ 68
SEAT ADJUSTMENT .......................................................... 69
HEAD RESTRAINTS ............................................................ 76
REARVIEW MIRRORS ......................................................... 78
HEATING/CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM ........................................................... 80
HEATING AND VENTILATION ...................................... 82
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ................... 85
AUTOMATIC TWO-ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM .................................................................................. 89
EXTERNAL LIGHTS............................................................. 100
WINDOW WASHING ....................................................... 104
CRUISE CONTROL ............................................................ 108CEILING LIGHTS ................................................................. 111
LIGHT CONTROL BUTTONS ......................................... 114
INERTIAL FUEL CUT-OFF
SWITCH.................................................................................. 116
INTERIOR FITTINGS ......................................................... 117
SMOKERS’ KIT ...................................................................... 122
SUNROOF.............................................................................. 123
POWER WINDOWS ......................................................... 125
REAR WINDOW WINDERS ............................................ 128
BOOT ...................................................................................... 128
BONNET ................................................................................ 134
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK .................................................... 136
HEADLIGHTS ........................................................................ 136
ABS SYSTEM ......................................................................... 138
EOBD SYSTEM ..................................................................... 140
SOUND SYSTEM .................................................................. 141
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER ......... 143
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING SYSTEM ............................................................. 144
PARKING SENSORS ........................................................... 146
AT THE FILLING STATION ............................................. 148
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT ............................ 150
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SYMBOLS
Special coloured labels have been attached near or actually on some of
the components of your Fiat Idea. These labels bear symbols that remind
you of the precautions to be taken as regards that particular component.
The plate summarising the symbols used can be found under the bonnet.
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM
To further protect you car from theft, it has been fitted with an engine
immobilising system. This system is automatically activated when the
ignition key is removed.
An electronic device, in fact, is fitted in each ignition key grip. The device
transmits a radio-frequency signal when the engine is started through a
special aerial built into the ignition switch. The modulate signal, which
changes each time the engine is started, is the “password”, by means of
which the control unit recognises the key and enables to start the engine.
OPERATION
Each time the car is started turning the ignition key to MAR, the Fiat
CODE system control unit sends a recognition code to the engine
control unit to deactivate the inhibitor.
The code is sent only if the Fiat CODE system control unit has
recognised the code transmitted from the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to the STOP position, the Fiat CODE
system deactivates the functions of the engine electronic control unit.
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At starting, if the code has not been recognised
correctly, the warning light
Ywill come on.
In this case, the key should be moved to the STOP
position and then back to MAR; if the lock continues,
possibly try again with the other key provided with the
car. If it is still not possible to start the car, follow the
instructions given in chapter “In an emergency” and
then contact a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT Every key has its own code, which must
be memorised by the system control unit. To
memorise new keys, up to a maximum of eight, apply
to Fiat Dealership.Warning light Ycoming on when driving
❒If the warning light
Yturns on, this means that
the system is running a self-test (for example for a
voltage drop). At the first stop, turn the ignition
key to STOP and then to MAR again: if no failure is
detected warning light
Ywill not come on.
❒If the warning light
Ystays on, repeat the
procedure described previously leaving the key at
STOP for over 30 seconds. Should the
inconvenience persists, contact a Fiat Dealership.
❒If the warning light
Ystays on this means that the
code has not been recognised. In this case, the key
should be moved to the STOP position and then
back to MAR; if the lock continues, possibly try
again with the other key provided with the car. If it
is still not possible to start the car, follow the
instruction given in chapter “In an emergency”) and
then contact a Fiat Dealership.
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The electronic components inside the key may be damaged if the key is submitted to sharp knocks.

MAIN KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL
The metal insert (A) of the key is grip-retractable.
The key operates:
❒the ignition switch;
❒driver’s door lock;
❒passenger side airbag deactivation switch;
❒the dead lock device (where provided).
❒cut-in of door lock device (D) when the electric system is failing (e.g.
run-down battery);
❒cut-in of child lock safety device (E) on rear doors.
Button (B) opens the metal insert (A).
To refit the metal insert (A) into the key grip:
– keep button (B) pressed
– move the metal insert (A)
– release button (B) and then turn the metal insert (A) until hearing the
click as it locks into place.
Button
Ëunlocks the doors, the tailgate and the fuel cap.
Button
Álocks the doors, the tailgate and the fuel cap.
Button
Runlocks the boot.
Led (C) (where required) comes on when sending the control to the
receiver.
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WARNINGButton (B) should only be pressed when the key is away from the body, in
particular from the eyes and from objects that can be spoilt (e.g. clothes). Make
sure the key can never be touched by others, especially children, who may
inadvertently press the button.
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EMERGENCY DEVICE FOR LOCKING DOORS FROM THE
OUTSIDE
Doors are fitted with a special device enabling to lock all doors when the
electric system is failing (no current).
To lock the doors:
❒fit the ignition key into the revolving plug (B)
❒turn the device to position 1 and close the door.
To open the doors:
❒fit the ignition key into the revolving plug of the driver’s door and
turn it counterclockwise
❒open the driver’s door
❒once inside the car, open the other doors using the levers set on
door handles.
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KEY WITHOUT REMOTE CONTROL (SPARE KEY)
(where required)
The metal insert (A) of the key is grip-retractable.
The key operates:
❒the ignition switch;
❒the driver’s door;
❒passenger side airbag deactivation switch;
❒the dead lock device (where provided);
❒cut-in of door lock device (C) when the electric system is failing (e.g.
run-down battery;
❒cut-in of child lock safety device (D) on rear doors.
Button (B) opens the metal insert (A).
To refit the metal insert (A) into the key grip:
– keep button (B) pressed
– move the metal insert (A)
– release button (B) and then turn the metal insert (A) until hearing the
click as it locks into place.F0H0014m
WARNINGButton (B) should only be pressed when the key is away from the body, in
particular from the eyes and from objects that can be spoilt (e.g. clothes). Make
sure the key can never be touched by others, especially children, who may
inadvertently press the button.
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KEY WITHOUT REMOTE CONTROL (SPARE KEY)
(where required)
The metal insert (A) of the key is fixed.
The key operates:
❒the ignition switch;
❒the driver’s door;
❒passenger side airbag deactivation switch;
❒the dead lock device (where provided);
❒cut-in of door lock device (C) when the electric system is failing (e.g.
run-down battery);
❒cut-in of child lock safety device (D) on rear doors.
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