2007 FIAT IDEA technical specifications

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Warning
light on dialMessage on reconfigurable
multifunction displayMessage on
multifunction display
SIDELIGHTS AND LOW BEAMS
The warning light on the dial turns on when
sidelights, parking lights or low beams are turned
on. The warning light on the dial will also turn on
when the daylight sensor (where provided) turns
the lights on3
green
d
amberBRAKE PAD WEAR (where provided)
The warning light on the dial turns on if the front
brake pads are worn; in this case have them
changed as soon as possible.
On certain versions the dedicated message is
displayed.

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Warning
light on dial Message on
multifunction displayMessage on reconfigurable
multifunction display
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.
1
3
green
blue

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Ü
green
Warning
light on dialMessage on reconfigurable
multifunction displayMessage on
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CRUISE CONTROL
(where provided)
The warning light on the dial comes on (on
certain versions, together with the message on
the display), with the knurled ring of the Cruise
Control in the ON position, when the device
starts to intervene on the engine.
POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF ICE
ON THE ROAD
When the outside temperature reaches or falls
below 3°C, the reconfigurable multifunction
display will show a warning message, symbol
√will turn on and temperature indication will flash
to warn the driver of the possible presence of
ice on the road. A buzzer will also sound.

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FUEL CUTOFF SWITCHED ON
The warning light on the dial comes on (together
with the message on the display) when the inertial
fuel cut-off switch is triggered.
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER
CLOGGED (1.3 Multijet 90 HP) (Amber)
The warning light turns on when the diesel
particulate filter is clogged and the driving
conditions do not enable to activate automatically
the reclaiming procedure.
To enable the cleaning procedure, keep the
vehicle running until the warning light turns off.
The display will show the dedicated message.
è
amber
amber
8:30
Warning
light on dial Message on
multifunction displayMessage on reconfigurable
multifunction display
h
Warning light Uturns on together with the dedicated message on the display to indicate
that the cleaning procedure cannot be performed, contact Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.

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CAR PROTECTION SYSTEM FAILURE -
FIAT CODE
Turning the key to MAR the warning light on the
dial shall flash only once and then go off. If with
the ignition key at MAR the warning light comes
on with fixed light (on certain versions, together
with the message on the display), this indicates a
possible failure (see “The Fiat Code system” in
section “Dashboard and controls”).
IMPORTANT The turning on at the same time
of the
Uand Ywarning lights indicates a
failure of the Fiat CODE system.
If with the engine running the failure message is
displayed, contact Fiat Dealership.
If with the engine running the
Ywarning light
flashes, this means that the car is not protected
by the engine inhibitor device (see “The Fiat
Code system” in section “Dashboard and
controls”). Contact Fiat Dealership to have all
the keys memorised.
Y
amber
Warning
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“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING FAILURE (where provided)
Turning the ignition key to MAR the warning light
on the dial turns on, but it should go off after few
seconds.
If the warning light stays on (on certain versions
together with the message on the display), you
will not have steering assistance and the effort on
the steering wheel will be increased, steering is
however possible. Contact Fiat Dealership.
DIESEL FUEL FILTER SENSOR FAILURE
The warning light on the dial comes on (on
certain versions together with the message on
the display) when diesel fuel filter sensor failure is
detected. Contact Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible to have the fault removed.
GLOW PLUG WARMING
FAILURE (Multijet versions)
The warning light on the dial turns on (together
with the message on the display) when there is a
failure in the glow plug warming system. Contact
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible to have the
fault eliminated.
g
red
amber
amber
è
m
Warning
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ABS SYSTEM FAILURE - System
unavailable
Turning the ignition key to MAR the warning
light on the dial turns on, but it should go off
after few seconds.
The warning light turns on (on certain versions
together with the message on the display) when
the system is inefficient or unavailable.
In this case the braking system keeps its
effectiveness unchanged, but without the
potential offered by the ABS system. Drive
carefully and contact Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
RAIN SENSOR FAILURE
The warning light on the dial turns on (on certain
versions together with the message on the
display) when the rain sensor is faulty. Contact
Fiat Dealership.>
amber
amber
è
Warning
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EBD SYSTEM FAILURE - System
unavailable
The turning on at the same time of the xand
>warning lights on the dial (on certain versions
together with the message on the display) with
the engine running indicates that the EBD system
is inefficient or unavailable.
In this case heavy braking may cause the rear
wheels to lock before time, with the possibility of
skidding.
Drive with the utmost care to the nearest Fiat
Dealership to have the system checked.
x
+
>
red
amber
Warning
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multifunction displayMessage on reconfigurable
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