2007 FIAT IDEA climate control

These operating conditions are obtained pressing in
sequence the air recirculation button (C).
After a preset time, the climate control system will
turn air recirculation off automatically for safety
reasons, thus enabling outside air inlet.IMPORTANT The air recirculation system
makes it possible to reach the required heating or
cooling conditions faster.
It is however inadvisable to use it on rainy/cold days as
it would considerably increase the possibility of the
windows misting inside, especially if the climate
control system is off.
When the outside temperature is below 5-7°C, air
recirculation is switched off (air is taken from the
outside) to prevent misting.
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WARNINGIt is inadvisable to use the air recirculation feature with low outside temperature
as the windows might mist over quickly.

Climate control compressor
on/off button (B)
Press the
√button, when the button
led is on, to switch the compressor off.
The led will go off. By pressing again
the button when the led is off, the system automatic
control of the compressor activation is restored; this
condition is indicated by button led lighting up.
When the air conditioner compressor is off, the
system deactivates air recirculation to prevent window
misting up. Although the system is still able to maintain
the required temperature, the message FULL on the
display will go off. If the system is no longer able to
keep the required temperature, also the message
AUTO will turn off.
IMPORTANT Air at a temperature lower than that of
the outside air cannot be let into the passenger
compartment when the compressor is off.
Furthermore, in particular environmental conditions,
the windows could mist up fast because the air is no
longer dehumidified.Setting will be stored also when the engine is stopped.
Either press again button
√(in this case the system
operates as heater only) or AUTO to reset automatic
control of the compressor.
With compressor off, if the outside temperature is
higher than the set temperature, the system cannot
reach the required temperature. This will be signalled
by the flashing of set temperature value on the display
for a few seconds, then the message AUTO will go off.
When the compressor is off, it is possible to reset
manually the fan speed (no bar displayed).
When the compressor is on and the engine is running,
fan speed cannot be lower than the minimum (one bar
displayed).
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Button for fast windscreen and
front side window
demisting/defrosting (F)
Press this button: the climate control
system will automatically switch on all
the functions required for fast windscreen and front
side window demisting/defrosting, that is:
❒climate control system compressor on (with
proper climatic conditions);
❒air recirculation off;
❒maximum air temperature (HI) on both areas;
❒fan speed according to engine coolant temperature
in order to limit letting cold air into the passenger
compartment for demisting the windows;
❒air flow directed to the windscreen and front side
window vents;
❒heated rear windowIMPORTANT The fast windscreen
demisting/defrosting function stays on for approx. 3
minutes after the engine coolant temperature exceeds
50°C (petrol versions) or 35°C (Multijet versions).
When the max. demisting/defrosting function is on, the
led on the relevant button and that on the heated rear
window button turn on. Message FULL AUTO on the
display will turn off.
When the max. demisting/defrosting function is on, the
only manual operations possible are manual
adjustment of the fan and switching rear window
heating off.
Press button (F) or air recirculation button (C) or
compressor button (B) or AUTO buttons (N o H) to
reset the previous system operation conditions.
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Button for demisting/defrosting
the heated rear window and door
mirrors (G)
Press this button to switch on the
heated rear window
demisting/defrosting function. The led on the button
will come on.
This function will be automatically switched off after
the preset time, or pressing the button again or when
stopping the engine. It will not start up automatically
when the engine is started again.
IMPORTANT Do not apply stickers on the inside of
the rear window over the heating filaments to avoid
damage that might cause it to stop working properly.❒climate control system compressor off;
❒fan off.
The heated rear window can be switched on and off
normally when the system is off by pressing button
(G).
IMPORTANT The climate control system electronic
unit stores the system settings made before the
system was switched off and restores them as soon as
a button is pressed (with the exception of the heated
rear window button). The function which the button
corresponds to will be switched on, if it was off when
the system was switched off. It will be kept if, on the
other hand, it was on when the system was switched
off.
Press the AUTO button to switch the climate control
system back on.
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OFF button (E) (system off)
To switch the climate control system
off, press button (E), also the display
will go off.
The climate control system conditions
when the system is off are the following:
❒Every led off;
❒set temperatures not displayed;
❒air recirculation on, thus isolating the passenger
compartment;

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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Fuse box in engine compartment
USERFUSE AMPERE
Dashboard control unit 1F1 70
Power steering control unitF2 70
Ignition switchF3 20
Dashboard control unit 2F4 50
ABS / ESP control unitF5 60
Radiator electric fan (low speed) (all versions)F6 30
Radiator electric fan (high speed) (all versions excluded 1.2 16V, 1.4 16V heated) F7 40
Climate control electric fanF8 30
Headlight washerF9 20
HornF10 15
Electronic injection secondary servicesF11 15
Right main beam headlightF14 10
Left main beam headlightF15 10
+15 Electronic injection system / Dualogic gearbox (*)F16 7,5
Electronic injection primary servicesF17 10
+30 Engine control unit / Radiator electric fan remote control switch (1.9 Multijet) (*) F18 7.5
CompressorF19 7.5
Heated diesel oil filter (Multijet)F20 30
Fuel pumpF21 15
Electronic injection primary services (1.2 16V, 1.4 16V)F22 15
Electronic injection primary services (Multijet)F22 20
+30 Dualogic gearbox (*)F23 15
+15 Electric power steering (*)F24 7,5
Front fog lightsF30 15
(*) +30 = battery directive positive terminal (not under key)
+15 = positive terminal under key

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Thousands of km
Check and adjust handbrake lever stroke
Check exhaust emissions/smoke (Multijet versions)
Check exhaust emissions (petrol versions)
Check antievaporation system (petrol versions)
Change fuel filter cartridge (“green filter”)
(Multijet versions)
Change air cleaner cartridge (petrol versions)
Change air cleaner cartridge (1.9 Multijet versions) (❏)
Top up fluids (engine coolant, brakes, windscreen washer,
battery, Dualogic etc.)
Check timing belt conditions (■)
Replace timing belt (*) (■)
Change spark plugs (petrol versions)
Check engine control system operation
(through diagnosis socket)
Change engine oil and oil filter (❏)
Change engine oil and oil filter
(Multijet versions with DPF) (**)
Change brake fluid (or every 2 years)
Change pollen filter (or every year)
(*) Or every 4 years for particularly demanding use:
- cold/hot climates;
- driving in the city idling for a long time;
- dusty roads or roads covered with sand and/or salt
Or every 5 years, regardless of the km covered and conditions of use.
(**) Engine oil and oil filter shall be changed when the corresponding warning light turns on (see section “Warning lights and Messages”), or in
any case every 2 years.
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❏) Every 30.000 km for 1.3 Multijet versions without DPF
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IMPORTANT - Battery
The charge in the battery should be checked at the
start of winter to limit the risk of electrolyte freezing.This check should be carried out more frequently if
the car is used mainly for short trips, or if it is fitted
with accessories that permanently absorb electricity
even with the ignition key removed, especially in the
case of after market accessories. If the car is used in
hot climates or particularly harsh conditions it is wise
to check the level of the battery fluid (electrolyte)
more frequently than specified in the “Service
schedule” in this section.
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Car maintenance should be entrusted to Fiat Dealership. For routine and minor maintenance
operations you wish to carry out yourself, always make sure you have the proper equipment,
genuine Fiat spare parts and the necessary fluids; do not however carry out these operations if you
have no experience.