2007 FIAT IDEA ignition

Device activation (where provided)
The device is automatically activated on every door in the following
cases:
❒turning twice the metal insert of the key (A) in closing direction;
❒pressing twice button
Á.
Device activation is signalled by three flashings of the direction indicators and
flashing of the deterrence led (see the table on next page).
Should one of the doors be not perfectly closed, the dead lock device is not
activated, thus preventing that a person getting into the car from the open door
remains blocked inside the passenger’s compartment when he/she closes the
door.
Device deactivation (where provided)
The device is deactivated automatically on every door in the following
cases:
❒when unlocking the doors;
❒when unlocking only the driver’s door;
❒when turning the ignition key to MAR.
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IGNITION SWITCH
The key can be turned to 3 different positions:
❒STOP: engine off, key can be removed, steering column locked.
Certain electrical devices (e.g.: sound system, power windows…) can
work.
❒MAR: driving position. All electrical devices are powered.
❒AVV: engine starting (unstable position).
The ignition switch is fitted with a safety mechanism that, in the event the
engine is not started, turns back the ignition key to STOP before
repeating the starting operation.
STEERING COLUMN LOCK
Engaging
When the key is to STOP remove the key and turn the steering wheel
until it locks.
Disengaging
Rock the steering wheel slightly as you turn the ignition key to MAR.
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Never remove the ignition key while the car is moving. The steering wheel would
automatically lock as soon as you try to turn it. This also applies when the car is
being towed.WARNING
WARNINGWhen getting out of the car, always remove the key to prevent any occupants from
accidentally activating the controls. Remember to engage the handbrake. If the car is
parked on uphill slope to engage the first gear. If the car is facing downhill, engage
the reverse gear. Never leave unsupervised children in the car.
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If the ignition device is tampered with (e.g.: attempted theft), have it checked over
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The presence and the position of the instruments and warning lights may vary according to the versions.
According to Customer’s requirements the upper and lower central console can offer different solutions, as shown
in the following figures.
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1. Side vents - 2. Left-hand stalk - 3. Upper left oddment compartment - 4. Right-hand stalk - 5. Central vents -
6. Instrument panel - 7. Upper right oddment compartment housing the front passenger’s airbag deactivation switch -
8. Glove compartment - 9. Front passenger’s airbag - 10. Heating/ventilation/climate controls - 11. Control buttons -
12. Sound system (where provided) - 13. Ignition switch - 14. Driver’s airbag - 15. Cruise Control (where provided).

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MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY
(On two-line mode panel)
The “Multifunction display” shows all the useful information necessary
when driving, more particularly:
INFORMATION ON STANDARD SCREEN
❒Mileage recorder (A);
❒Clock (B);
❒Headlight aiming position display (C) (with dipped beam headlights
on).
With ignition key removed and front doors closed the display is off.
With ignition key removed, when opening one of the front doors the
display comes on showing the clock and the total km covered.
If the “Follow me home” function is on (see paragraph “Follow me
home” in this section), the display will show the time the function is on
instead of the mileage recorder indication (see figure).
INFORMATION ABOUT CAR CONDITIONS
❒Trip computer information;
❒Inertial switch operation (at event);
❒Speed limit exceeded (at event).
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RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAY (On three-line comfort panel)
The “Multifunction display” shows all the useful information necessary
when driving, more particularly:
INFORMATION ON STANDARD SCREEN
❒Date (A).
❒Mileage recorder (B).
❒Clock (C).
❒External temperature (D) (where required).
❒Headlight aiming position display (with dipped beam headlights on)
(E).
With ignition key removed and front doors closed the display is off.
With ignition key removed, when opening one of the front doors the
display comes on showing the clock and km covered.
If the “Follow me home” function is on (see paragraph “Follow me
home” in this section), the display will show the time the function is on
instead of the mileage recorder indication (see section “Warning lights
and messages”).
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INITIAL CHECK
Turning the ignition key to MAR, the multifunction display shows the message “Checking”: the diagnostic phase of all
the electronic systems on the car has started. This lasts few seconds: if no faults are detected, when the engine has
started, the display shows the “Check OK” message.
See section “Warning lights and messages” if faults are found.
Is the engine
started?YES
If no failures are
present
The “Service schedule” includes vehicle maintenance every 20,000 km (or 12,000 mi) or every year; this is shown automatically, with the
ignition key at MAR, starting from 2,000 km (or 1,240 mi) or 30 days from this deadline and it is shown again every 200 km (or 124 mi) or
3 days. For 1.3 Multijet versions, see “Care and Maintenance” in section “Service schedule to change engine oil and filter and air cleaner.
When a programmed maintenance interval (coupon) is near to come, turning the ignition key to MAR, will display the message “Service”
followed by the number of km, or days to go before car servicing. “Scheduled servicing” message is displayed in km, miles or days according
to the approaching service interval. Contact a Fiat Dealership to carry out any service operation provided by the “Service schedule” or
“Annual inspection plan”, and to reset the display.
If the display shows a failure message,
see details in section “Warning lights
and messages”.
Standard
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The “Service schedule” includes vehicle maintenance every 20,000 km (or 12,000 mi) or every year; this is shown automatically, with the
ignition key at MAR, starting from 2,000 km (or 1,240 miles) or 30 days from this deadline and it is shown again every 200 km (or 124 mi)
or 3 days. For 1.3 Multijet versions, see “Care and Maintenance” in section “Service schedule” to change engine oil and filter and air
cleaner. When a programmed maintenance interval (coupon) is near to come, turning the ignition key to MAR, will display the message
“Service” followed by the number of km or days to go before car servicing. “Service” message is displayed in km or mi or days according to
the approaching service interval. Contact Fiat Dealership to carry out any service operation provided by the “Service schedule” or “Annual
inspection plan” and to reset the display.
Return to menu
screen Return to previously
displayed
screen, e.g.:
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R
Q
Q= Press “MODE” button for less than two seconds
R= Press “MODE” button for over two seconds

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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