2007 FIAT IDEA Owners Manual

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Back rest angle adjustment
Use lever (A) or lever (B) to adjust the required back rest section, then
release the lever.
Central seat back rest adjustment from inside the car
To set the central seat back rest in horizontal position:
❒operate lever (D) (one per side)
❒lower the central seat back rest down completely
❒release the lever.
With central seat back rest completely lowered on the cushion and
relevant head restraint removed (as shown in the figure), it is possible to
use the glass holder (A) (where provided).
To bring the central back rest back to vertical position: use again lever
(D) (one per side) and set it in line with rear side seat backs, until the
securing clip (E) locks into place
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Once you have released the lever, check
that the seat is firmly locked in the
runners by trying to move it back and
forth. Failure to lock the seat in place
could result in the seat moving suddenly.
WARNING
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For maximum safety, keep the back of your seat upright, lean back into it and
make sure the seat belt fits closely across your hips.WARNING
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Central seat back rest adjustment from the boot
Pull band (F) and push forward the top of the back rest at the same time
until releasing the locking clip. Bring the back rest to horizontal position
then, release band (F). Reverse this procedure to reset the back rest in
vertical position. Check for clip locking into place.

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WARNINGOnly make adjustments when the car is stationary.Ski tunnel
To use the ski tunnel, the armrest shall be lowered down completely.
It can be used to carry long objects (e.g.: skis), fitting them into the
tunnel from the boot.
To access the ski tunnel (B), lower the rear central back rest (A) (as
previously described)
WARNINGAlways check that loads are anchored properly to prevent them being thrown
against the passengers in case of accident or sharp braking.
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Relax position, passenger side
To obtain the relax position, open the rear door and:
❒tilt the passenger seat to “table” position (see “Setting the passenger’s
seat to table configuration” in this section);
❒push the rear seat completely forward;
❒push the passenger’s seat (tilted) completely backward;
❒remove the rear parcel shelf (see “Rear parcel shelf removal” in this
section);
❒move the rear seat back rest to the required position.
Relax position, driver side
Same procedure but remove completely the driver’s head restraint (see
“Head restraints” in this section).
IMPORTANT See section “Boot Extension” for operations concerning
seat positioning to extend the boot.
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HEAD RESTRAINTS
FRONT SEATS
Head restraints are adjustable in height.
To adjust the head restraint height: pull it upwards or press button (A)
and push it downwards. Make sure it is properly locked in place.
Head restraint removal
To extract the head restraint press button (B).
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WARNING
If side-bags are fitted, the use of seat covers
not purchased at Lineaccessori Fiat is
dangerous. REAR SIDE AND CENTRAL HEAD RESTRAINTS (where
provided)
Head restraints are adjustable in height.
To raise the head restraints, move them upwards until the locking click is
heard.
Press button (C) to lower them.
Press button (D) to extract them (although this is not required for
normal configurations).
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WARNINGRemember that the head restraints should be adjusted to support the back of your
head and not your neck. Only in this position do they exert their protective action.
WARNINGTravelling without head restraints is dangerous.
WARNINGWhen refitting the head restraint, check for proper positioning and locking.
WARNINGSaddle-shaped rear head restraints optimise visibility and shall always be set in the
position of use by rear passengers.
To optimise head restraint protective action, adjust the seat back upright and
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REARVIEW MIRRORS
DRIVING MIRROR
The mirror is fitted with a safety device that causes it to be released in
the event of a violent crash.
Use lever (A) to move it to two different positions: normal or antiglare.
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CHILD’S WATCH MIRROR (where provided)
It is located on roof longitudinal console, near the front ceiling light to
give the driver and front passenger a wide view of rear seats and
therefore to watch rear passengers (children).
To use this mirror, move it from retracted position (B) to position (C) as
shown in the figure.
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DOOR MIRRORS
Manual adjustment
Use knob (A) to adjust the mirror
Electric adjustment
This operation can be only performed with ignition key to MAR.
Proceed as follows:
❒use switch (B) to select the mirror required (left or right);
❒to adjust the mirror move the switch (C) in the four directions.
Adjust mirrors with car stationary and handbrake on.
Mirror defrosting, where provided, starts automatically when switching
the heated rear window on.
Folding
When required (for example when the mirror causes difficulty in narrow
spaces) it is possible to fold mirrors moving them from position (1) to
position (2).
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When driving the mirrors shall always be in position (1).
As the driver’s door mirror is curved, it may slightly alter
the perception of distance.
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