2007 FIAT IDEA headlights

REAR FOG LIGHTS
These are turned on, with the dipped beam headlights or front fog lights
on, pressing button 4.
They are turned off pressing the button again or turning off the dipped
beam headlights or front fog lights
PARKING LIGHTS/NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS
They turn on only with the ignition key at STOP or removed, keeping
button Fpressed for about 1 second.
IT is possible to select the parking lights only on side of the car moving
the direction indicator stalk to the required side.
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ROOF RACKS (where fitted)
IMPORTANT You are recommended to use the roof racks available
from Lineaccesori Fiat. Always attain to the installation instructions
provided with the kit and have the roof racks installed by skilled
personnel.
IMPORTANT Never exceed the max. permissible loads (see section
“Technical specifications”).
After few kilometers, check that fastening screws are firmly tightened.
HEADLIGHTS
ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT BEAM
Proper adjustment of the headlight beams is of vital importance for your
safety and comfort and also for the other road users. To ensure you and
other drivers have the best visibility conditions when travelling with the
headlights on, the headlights must be set properly. Contact Fiat
Dealership to have the headlights properly adjusted.
Headlight aiming device
The device can be operated with the ignition key at MAR and dipped
beam headlights on. When the car is loaded, it slopes backwards. This
means that the headlight beam rises. In this case, it is necessary to return
it to the correct position.
F0H0116m F0H0248m
Never activate the sunroof with roof racks mounted.

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F0H0117m
F0H0118m
F0H0119m
To adjust the headlight slant
To adjust the headlight slant operate buttons
and Òlocated on the
dashboard.
The display provides the visual indication of the positions during the
adjustment operation.
Position 0 - one or two people occupying the front seats.
Position 1 - five people.
Position 2 - five people + load in the boot.
Position 3 - driver + maximum permissible load stowed in the boot.
IMPORTANT Check beam aiming every time the load carried changes.
HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT ABROAD
The dipped-beam headlights are adjusted for circulation in the country in
which the vehicle is marketed. In countries with opposite circulation, to
avoid glaring oncoming vehicles, it is necessary to cover the areas of the
headlight as shown below: this is done using non-transparent sticker tape.
Figures refer to passing from right-hand drive to left-hand drive.

CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS
Here are some suggestions which may help you to
keep the running costs of your car down and lower
the amount of toxic emissions released into the
atmosphere.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out in
accordance with the “Service schedule”.
Tyres
Check the pressure of the tyres routinely at an
interval of no more than 4 weeks: if the pressure is
too low, consumption levels increase as resistance to
rolling is higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with too much luggage stowed in the
boot. The weight of the car (especially when driving in
town) and its trim greatly affects consumption and
stability.Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from the roof as
soon as they are no longer used. These accessories
lower air penetration and adversely affect
consumption levels. When needing to carry
particularly voluminous objects, preferably use a
trailer.
Electric devices
Use electric devices only for the amount of time
needed. Rear heated window, additional headlights,
windscreen wipers and heater fan need a considerable
amount of energy, therefore increasing the
requirement of current increases fuel consumption (up
to +25% in the urban cycle).
Climate control
The air conditioner is an additional load which greatly
affects the engine leading to higher consumption (on
average up to +20%). When the temperature outside
the vehicle permits it, use the air vents where possible.
Spoilers
The use of non-certified aerodynamic items may
adversely affect air drag and consumption levels.
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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
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FOLLOW ME HOME
The warning light on the dial comes on (on
certain versions, together with the message on
the display) when the “Follow me home” device
is activated (see “Follow me home” in section
“Dashboard and controls”).
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
The warning light on the dial turns on when the
main beams are turned on.
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EXTERNAL LIGHT FAILURE
The warning light on the dial turns on (on certain
versions together with the message on the
display) when one of the following failures is
detected: broken circuit, “missing” or burnt-out
bulb, wrong bulb power. Light check concerns:
taillights, brake lights (3rd stop light excluded),
rear fog lights, headlights, direction indicators
and number plate lights.
The failure referring to these lights could be: one
or more blown bulbs, a blown protection fuse or
a cut-off electric connection.
Symbols
¯/˙(where provided) coming
on on the display indicate a left/right-
hand light failure.
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EXTERNAL LIGHT FAILURE
The warning light on the dial turns on (on certain
versions together with the message on the dis-
play) when one of the following failures is detect-
ed: broken circuit, “missing” or burnt-out bulb,
wrong bulb power. Light check concerns: tail-
lights, brake lights (3rd stop light excluded), rear
fog lights, headlights, direction indicators and
number plate lights.
The failure referring to these lights could be: one
or more blown bulbs, a blown protection fuse or
a cut-off electric connection.
Symbols ¯/˙(where provided) coming on on
the display indicate a left/right-hand light failure.amber
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