2007 FIAT IDEA ABS

FUEL FILLER CAP
Fuel flap opening is interlocked to door locking/unlocking, hence, if doors
are locked, it is necessary to push on button (E).
To fuel, open flap (A) and unscrew cap (C).
Cap (C) is fitted with an anti-loss device (B) which fastens it inside the
filler so it cannot be mislaid
The sealing of the tank may cause light pressurising in the tank. A little
breathing off, while slackening the cap, is absolutely normal.
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Do not put naked flames or lighted cigarettes near the fuel filler hole as there is
danger of fire. Do not bend too close to the hole either so as not to breathe in
harmful vapours.WARNING

All restraint devices must bear the certification data,
together with the control brand, on a solidly fixed
label which must absolutely never be removed.Over 1.50 m in height, from the point of view of
restraint systems, children are considered as adults
and wear the seat belts normally.
Lineaccessori Fiat offers seats for each weight group,
which are the recommended choice, as they have been
designed and experimented specifically for Fiat cars.
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WARNINGWith passenger’s air bag active, never place child’s seats with the cradle facing
backwards since the air bag activation could cause to the child serious injuries,
even mortal, regardless of the seriousness of the crash that triggered it. You are
advised to carry children always with proper restraint systems on the rear seats, as
this is the most protected position in the case of a crash.
WARNINGSERIOUS DANGER Should it be absolutely necessary to carry a baby on the front
passenger seat with a child's seat with the cradle facing backwards, deactivate the
passenger's air bags (front and side on the seat, where provided) using the key
switch (where provided) and then check warning light Fon the cluster to make
sure that deactivation has actually took place (see paragraph “ Manual
deactivation of passenger's air bag (front and side bags)”).
The front passenger's seat shall be adjusted in the most backward position to
prevent any contact between child's seat and dashboard.

MANUALLY DEACTIVATING PASSENGER’S
AIR BAG (Front and Side bag) (where required)
Should it be absolutely necessary to carry a child on the front seat, the
passenger’s air bag on the car can be deactivated.
Deactivation/activation takes place with ignition key at STOP and
operating it in the special key switch on the right-hand side of the
dashboard.
IMPORTANT Operate the switch only when the engine is not running
and the ignition key is removed.
The key-operated switch has two positions:
❒passenger’s air bag (Front and Side bag) activated (ON position P):
warning light Fon instrument cluster off; it is absolutely prohibited
to carry a child on the front seat.
❒passenger’s front air bag (Front and Side bag) deactivated (OFF
position F): warning light Fon instrument cluster on; it is
possible to carry a child protected by special restraint system on the
front seat.
The warning light Fon the cluster stays on permanently until the
passenger’s air bag is reactivated (Front and Side bag).
The key can be removed when in both positions.
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ENGINE STARTING
The car is fitted with an electronic engine lock device.
If the engine fails to start, see paragraph “Fiat CODE
system” in section “Dashboard and controls”.
The engine may be noisier than usual during the first
seconds of operation, especially after it has not been
used for a while. This characteristic feature of the
hydraulic tappet system does not compromise
functionality or reliability. The system devised for the
Fiat Idea was designed to limit maintenance
interventions.STARTING PROCEDURE FOR PETROL
VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
❒Ensure that the handbrake is up;
❒Put the gear lever into neutral;
❒Press the clutch pedal down to the floor without
touching the accelerator;
❒Turn the ignition key to AVV and let it go the
moment the engine starts.
If the engine does not start at the first attempt, return
the ignition key to STOP before repeating starting.
If, when the ignition key is on MAR, warning light
Y
remains lit together with warning light U, turn the
key to STOP and then back to MAR; if the warning
light remains on, try with the other keys provided with
the car.
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We recommend that during the initial period you do not drive to full vehicle performance (e.g.:
excessive acceleration, long journeys at top speed, sharp braking, etc.).
When the engine is switched off never leave the ignition key in the MAR position to prevent
pointless current absorption from draining the battery.
WARNINGRunning the engine in confined areas is extremely dangerous. The engine consumes
oxygen and produces carbon monoxide which is a highly toxic and lethal gas.

HOW TO WARM UP THE ENGINE AFTER IT
HAS JUST STARTED (petrol and Multijet
versions)
Proceed as follows:
❒Drive off slowly, letting the engine turn at medium
revs. Do not accelerate abruptly;
❒Do not drive at full performance for the initial
kilometres. Wait until the coolant temperature
gauge starts moving.
EMERGENCY START-UP
If the instrument panel warning light
Ystays on with
fixed light, the emergency start-up can be performed
by using the CODE card code (see section “In an
emergency”).STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition to STOP while the engine 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 engine
compartment to fall.
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Never bump start the engine by pushing, towing or coasting downhill. This could cause fuel to flow
into the catalytic exhaust system and damage it beyond repair.
A quick burst on the accelerator before turning off the engine serves absolutely no practical
purpose, it wastes fuel and is damaging especially to turbocharged engines.
Remember that the servobrake and power steering are not operational until the
engine has been started, therefore much effort than usual is required on the brake
pedal and steering wheel.WARNING

DRIVING STYLE
Starting
Do not warm the engine with the car at a standstill or
at idle or high speed: under these conditions the
engine warms up much more slowly, increasing
electrical consumption and emissions. It is therefore
advisable to move off immediately, slowly, avoiding
high speeds. This way the engine will warm faster.
Unnecessary actions
Avoid accelerating when waiting at traffic lights or
before switching off the engine. This and also double
declutching is absolutely pointless on modern cars and
also increase consumption and pollution.
Gear selection
As soon as the conditions of the traffic and road allow,
use a higher gear. Using a low gear to obtain brilliant
performance increases consumption.
In the same way improper use of a high gear increases
consumption, emissions an engine wear.
Top speed
Fuel consumption considerably increases with speed.
Keep speed as constant as possible, avoid superfluous
braking and accelerating, which cost in terms of both
fuel and emissions. Acceleration
Accelerating violently increasing the revs will greatly
affect consumption and emissions: acceleration should
be gradual and should not exceed the maximum
torque.
CONDITIONS OF USE
Cold starting
Short journeys and frequent cold starts do not allow
the engine to reach optimum operating temperature.
This results in a significant increase in consumption
levels (from +15 to +30% on the urban cycle) and
emission of harmful substances.
Traffic situations and road conditions
Rather high consumption levels are tied to situations
with heavy traffic, for example in queues with frequent
use of the lower gears or in cities with many traffic
lights. Also winding mountain roads and rough road
surfaces adversely affect consumption.
Traffic hold-ups
During prolonged hold-ups (e.g.: level crossings) the
engine should be switched off.
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TOWING TRAILERS
IMPORTANT NOTES
For towing caravans or trailers the car must be fitted
with a certified tow hook and an adequate electric
system. Installation should be carried out by
specialised personnel who release a special document
for circulation on the road.
Install any specific and/or additional rear-view mirrors
as specified by law.
Remember that when towing a trailer, steep hills are
harder to climb, the braking spaces increase and
overtaking takes longer depending on the overall
weight.
Engage a low gear when driving downhill, rather than
constantly using the brake.The weight the trailer exerts on the car tow hook
reduces by the same amount the actual vehicle loading
capacity. To make sure the maximum towable weight
is not exceeded (given in the log book) account should
be taken of the fully laden trailer, including accessories
and personal belongings.
Do not exceed the speed limits of the country you are
driving in. In any case do not exceed 100 km/h.
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Under no circumstances should the vehicle brake system be altered to control the
trailer brake. The trailer braking system must be fully independent of the vehicle’s
hydraulic system.WARNING
The ABS system with which the car may be fitted does not control the trailer
braking system. Great care should therefore be taken when driving on slippery
road surfaces.

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FUEL CUTOFF SWITCHED ON...................................... 207
CAR PROTECTION SYSTEM FAILURE -
FIAT CODE ............................................................................ 208
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING FAILURE............................................................. 209
DIESEL FUEL FILTER SENSOR FAILURE ........................ 209
GLOW PLUG WARMING FAILURE ............................... 209
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE - SYSTEM
UNAVAILABLE ...................................................................... 210
RAIN SENSOR FAILURE..................................................... 210
EBD SYSTEM FAILURE - SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE ...... 211
EXTERNAL LIGHT FAILURE............................................. 212
BRAKE LIGHT FUSE FAILURE .......................................... 214
PARKING SENSOR FAILURE ............................................ 215
ANTIPINCH SYSTEM
FAILURE .................................................................................. 215
AIR BAG FAILURE................................................................ 216
TWILIGHT SENSOR FAILURE.......................................... 217
INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE ......................................... 217
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE
(EOBD) .................................................................................... 218
GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION .................................. 219 GENERAL WARNINGS ...................................................... 192
LOW BRAKE FLUID ............................................................ 193
HANDBRAKE ON ............................................................... 193
FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATED ......... 194
SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED ......................................... 194
LOW BATTERY CHARGE................................................. 195
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ......................................... 195
ENGINE COOLANT FLUID HIGH TEMPERATURE .. 196
INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING ................................... 198
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
SYSTEM .................................................................................. 198
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED ................................................. 199
FUEL RESERVE....................................................................... 199
WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER ..................................... 200
GLOW PLUGS ...................................................................... 201
REAR FOGLIGHTS............................................................... 202
FRONT FOG LIGHTS ......................................................... 202
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ....................... 203
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ................... 203
SIDELIGHTS AND LOW BEAMS ..................................... 204
BRAKE PAD WEAR ........................................................... 204
FOLLOW ME HOME ........................................................... 205
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS............................................... 205
CRUISE CONTROL ............................................................. 206
POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF ICE ON THE ROAD ........... 206