2007 FIAT IDEA ESP

Ceiling light timing
Two timing strategies are available in order to facilitate
getting in and out of the car, especially at night in dark
areas:
T
IMING FOR GETTING INTO THE CAR
The ceiling lights will come on as follows:
❒for about 10 seconds when a door is unlocked;
❒for about 3 minutes when a door is opened;
❒for about 10 seconds when a door is closed (within
the 3 minutes).
Timing will be stopped when the ignition key is turned
to MAR.T
IMING FOR GETTING OUT OF THE CAR
The ceiling lights will come on as follows when the key
is removed from the ignition switch:
❒for about 10 seconds within 2 minutes after
stopping the engine;
❒for about 3 minutes when a door is opened;
❒for about 10 seconds when a door is closed (within
the three minutes).
The timeout will automatically end when the doors are
locked.
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Continuous automatic operation
(only for front windows, where provided)
Certain versions with four power windows with
automatic opening/closing for front (where fitted)
windows and automatic opening only for rear windows
are fitted – just on front (where fitted) doors - with
crush-prevention seal safety system capable of
reversing the window motion when detecting the
contact between an obstacle and the window seal.
(A – B) Buttons with continuous automatic operation
both for lowering and raising the window;
(C – D) Buttons with continuous automatic operation
only for window opening.
Pressing briefly one of the control buttons, the
window moves “jerking” and it stops when the button
is released.PASSENGER’S DOOR AND REAR DOORS
(where fitted)
On each door panel there is the switch for controlling
the respective window.
WARNINGImproper use of the power windows can be dangerous. Before and during its
operation ensure that any passengers are not at risk from the moving glass either
by personal objects getting caught in the mechanism or by being injured by it
directly. Always remove the ignition key when getting out of the car to prevent the
power windows being operated accidentally and constituting a danger to the
passengers in the car.

The tilted seats are fastened in this position by the action of the side
struts.
Partial extension
Operating the required part (right or left) of the seat in the same way it
is possible to obtain partial extension of the boot as illustrated.
IMPORTANT For rear seat complete tilting it could be necessary to
move the front seats forward.
To return the cushions on the floor
Use tapes (B) to return the cushions on the floor.
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F0H0112m
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With table folded seats, in the event of a
crash it can be dangerous to carry heavy
objects on the rear seat back.WARNING
WARNINGThe position of the rear seat backs folded
on the respective cushions shall not be
considered a loading position and
therefore cannot bear heavy weights.
If the central seat belt is fastened to the
seat, release it before tilting the seat.WARNING

EXTENDING THE BOOT WITH FIXED SEAT
Proceed as follows:
❒fasten the seat buckles to the tabs on the seat back (as shown by
arrows);
❒check that the webbing (C) of each of the two side seat belts is
inserted into the respective belt guiding catch (D);
❒raise the cushion (A) as shown in the figure
❒release the seat back moving the levers (B) as shown by the arrow. Tilt
it to make a single loading surface with the boot floor;
❒if vertical space must be increased, remove Cargo box (where
provided) positioned under load plane mat.
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ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY
THE OWNER
If, after buying the car, you decide to install electrical
accessories that require a permanent electric supply
(alarm, satellite antitheft system, etc.) or accessories that
in any case burden the electric supply, contact Fiat
Dealership, whose qualified personnel, besides suggesting
the most suitable devices belonging to Lineaccessori Fiat,
will also evaluate the overall electric absorption,
checking whether the vehicle electric system is able to
withstand the load required, or whether it needs to be
integrated with a more powerful battery.
INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC/
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Electric/electronic devices installed after buying the car
or in aftermarket shall bear the and marking:
Fiat Auto S.p.A. authorizes the installation of
transceivers provided that installation is carried out at
a specialized shop, workmanlike performed and in
compliance with manufacturer's specifications.
IMPORTANT Installation of devices resulting in
modifications of car characteristics may cause driving
license seizing by traffic agents and also the lapse of
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WARNINGBe careful when mounting additional spoilers, alloy rims and non original wheel
caps: they may reduce the brake ventilation and efficiency during sharp and
repeated braking or sloping downhill. Also make sure that nothing (over-carpeting,
etc.) interferes with the pedal stroke.
the warranty as concerns defects due to the
abovementioned modification or traceable back to it
directly or indirectly.
Fiat Auto S.p.A. declines all responsibility for damages
caused by the installation of non-genuine accessories
or not recommended by Fiat Auto S.p.A. and installed
not in compliance with the specified requirements.
RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND CELLULAR
TELEPHONES
Radio transceiver equipment (e.g.: e-tacs mobile
phones, HAM radio systems and the like) shall not be
used inside the vehicle unless a separate aerial is
mounted on the roof.
IMPORTANT The use of similar devices inside the
passenger compartment (without separated aerial)
produces radio-frequency electromagnetic fields
which, amplified by the resonance effects inside the
passenger compartment, may cause electrical systems
equipping the vehicle to malfunction. This could
compromise safety in addition to constituting a
potential hazard for the passengers.
In addition, transmission and reception of these
devices may be affected by the shielding effect of the
vehicle body.
As concerns EC-approved mobile phones (GSM,
GPRS, UMTS), strictly comply with the instructions for
use provided by the mobile phone’s manufacturer.

FAILURE WARNINGS
Any electric power steering failure is indicated by
cluster warning light gcoming on (together, where
provided, with the message on the reconfigurable
multifunction display - see the “Warning lights”
chapter).
In the event of electric power steering failure, the car
can be driven with mechanical steering to the closest
Fiat Dealership.IMPORTANT The steering may become slightly stiff
following parking manoeuvres including a great deal of
steering. This is normal and caused by the system to
prevent motor overheating. No servicing is required.
The electrical power steering system will return to
normal operation the next time the car is used.
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WARNINGAlways switch the engine off, remove the key from the starting device and actuate
the steering lock before carrying out any maintenance operation, especially when
the wheels are raised from the ground. In case this is not possible (e.g. when the
key must be in MAR position or the engine running), remove the electric power
steering main fuse before carrying out any maintenance operation.

FAILURE WARNINGS
See the “Warning lights and messages” chapter.
OPERATION WITH TRAILER
The system is preset for deactivating automatically
when the trailer electric cable plug is fitted into the car
tow hook socket.
Sensors are reactivated when removing the trailer
cable plug.GENERAL WARNINGS
❒When parking, take the utmost care to obstacles
set above or under the sensors.
❒Objects set close to car rear part, under certain
circumstances are not detected and could
therefore cause damages to the car.
❒Indications sent by the sensor can be altered by
dirt, snow or ice deposited on the sensors or by
ultrasound systems (e.g.: truck pneumatic brakes or
pneumatic hammers) set nearby the car.
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For proper operation, the parking sensors set on the bumpers shall be clean from mud, dirt, snow or
ice. When cleaning the sensors, take the utmost care to prevent their damaging; do not use therefore
dry or rough clothes. Sensors shall be washed with clean water and car detergent, if required. In wash-
ing stations, clean sensors quickly keeping the vapour jet/high pressure washing nozzles at 10 cm at least from
the sensors.
WARNINGParking manoeuvres however are always under the driver’s responsibility that shall
always check the absence of people, animals or objects in the manoeuvre space.
This system is just a help for the driver but he shall never reduce important during
dangerous manoeuvres even if performed at low speed.

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.