2007 FIAT IDEA warning

IMPORTANT The remote control system frequency can be disturbed by
significant radio transmissions outside the car (e.g: mobile phones, HAM
radio systems, etc.) that could cause remote control malfunctioning.
Opening the doors and the tailgate
Pressing and keeping the pushbutton pressed
Ë: for a short time: remote
unlocking of doors, boot lid, unlocking of fuel lid, timed switching on of
inner roof lamp and double blinking.
Doors will be unlocked automatically if the fuel inertial cut-off switch
comes into operation.
Use the “Set-up menu” of the reconfigurable multifunction display (see
the relevant paragraph in section “Dashboard and controls”) to set the
system so that when pressing button
Ëonly the driver’s door will open.
IMPORTANT The remote control system frequency can be disturbed by
significant radio transmissions outside the car (e.g: mobile phones, HAM
radio systems, etc.) that could cause remote control malfunctioning.
Closing the doors and the tailgate
Pressing and keeping the pushbutton pressed
Á: ffor a short time: remote
locking of doors, boot lid, locking of fuel lid, switching off of inner roof
lamp and single blinking.
Press the button twice quickly to activate the dead lock device (see
paragraph “Dead lock device”) (where provided).
Deterrence led
When locking the doors, the led on button (A) switches on for about 3 seconds and than starts flashing (deterrence
function). Once doors are locked, if one or more doors or the tailgate are not closed correctly, the led and
direction indicators will start flashing quickly.
IMPORTANT The remote control system frequency can be disturbed by significant radio transmissions outside the
car (e.g: mobile phones, HAM radio systems, etc.) that could cause remote control malfunctioning.
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Opening the tailgate from the outside
The tailgate can be opened from the outside by pressing and keeping
pressed the remote control button
R. Tailgate opening will obtain
double direction indicators flashing; tailgate closing is indicated by one
flashing.
IMPORTANT The remote control system frequency can be disturbed by
significant radio transmissions outside the car (e.g: mobile phones, HAM
radio systems, etc.) that could cause remote control malfunctioning.
F0H0016m
F0H0100m
Locking doors from the inside
With doors closed, press button (A) or (B) set in the middle of the
dashboard to respectively lock or unlock doors.
IMPORTANT Door locking from inside will not cut-in if one door is not
prefectly closed or there is a system failure.
If the cause of the failure is removed, the device will start working
properly.
If the inside locking button is pressed accidentally, when getting out of the car only the doors used
will unlock whereas the tailgate will stay locked.To realign the system, press the lock / unlock
button again.

CHILD LOCK
To prevent opening the rear doors from the inside.
This device can be engaged only with doors open.
❒position 1 - engaged (door locked);
❒position 2 - disengaged (door openable from inside).
The device (A) is engaged even if the doors are unlocked by the
centralised system.
IMPORTANT Always use the lock when transporting children.
IMPORTANT After engaging the lock, check by trying to open a rear
door with the internal handle.
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Child lock device (A) is properly engaged only if after turning the revolving plug it
clicks in horizontal position (1).WARNING
Child lock device (A) is properly disengaged only if after turning the revolving plug
it clicks in vertical position (2).WARNING

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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.
F0H0247m
Never operate the child lock device and the door handle at the same time.WARNING

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Replacing the battery of the key with remote control
If when pressing the remote control buttons the led (F) on the key
flashes briefly only once, the battery should be replaced with an
equivalent one that can be purchased at common stores.
Battery replacement:
❒press button (A) and move the metal insert (B) to open position;
❒use a finely-tipped screwdriver to turn the screw (C);
❒pull out the battery holder (D) and replace the battery (E) making
sure that the bias is correct;
❒re-insert the battery holder (D) in the key and lock it turning the
screw (C).
Request for additional remote controls
The system can recognise up to 8 keys with incorporated remote
control. Should a new key with remote control be necessary, contact a
Fiat Dealership, taking with you the CODE card, a personal identity
document and the car’s ownership documents.
F0H0018m
Used batteries are harmful to the environment. They should be disposed of as specified by law in
the special containers provided, or take them to a Fiat Dealership, which will deal with their
disposal.

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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.
F0H0322m

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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F0H0322m

DEAD LOCK DEVICE (where provided)
This safety device enables to inhibit:
❒door internal handles;
❒door locking/unlocking buttons set on the
dashboard;
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Once the dead lock device has been actuated, doors cannot be opened from inside
the car in any way whatsoever. For this reason, make sure there are no persons left
inside the car.WARNING
thus hindering doors opening from inside the
passenger’s compartment in case of attempt to break-
into (e.g. window breaking).