2007 FIAT IDEA ABS

USEFUL ADVICE FOR
LENGTHENING THE LIFE OF YOUR
BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and lengthen its life,
observe the following indications:
❒when you park the car, ensure the doors, tailgate
and bonnet are closed properly;
❒the ceiling lights must be off. The car is however
provided with an automatic system for switching off
internal lights;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g.: sound system, hazard
lights, etc.) switched on for a long time when the
engine is not running;
❒before performing any operation on the electrical
system, disconnect the battery negative cable;
❒battery terminals shall always be perfectly
tightened.IMPORTANT A battery which is kept at a charge of
less than 50% (optical indicator with dark colour
without green area in the middle) for any length of
time will be damaged by sulphation leading to a
reduction in cranking power. Moreover, this might
lead to a higher risk of the battery electrolyte freezing
(this may even occur at -10°C).
If the car is left inactive for a long period of time, refer
to “Car inactivity”, in section “Correct use of the car”.
If after buying the car, you want to install electric
accessories which require permanent electric supply
(alarm, free-hands set, etc.) contact Fiat Dealership
whose qualified personnel, in addition to suggesting
the most suitable devices of the Lineaccessori Fiat, will
evaluate the overall electric absorption, checking
whether the car’s electric system is capable of
withstanding the load required, or whether it should
be integrated with a more powerful battery.
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In fact, since these devices continue absorbing energy
even when the ignition key is off, they gradually run
down the battery.The total intake of these systems (factory and after-
market) must be less than 0.6 mA x Ah (of the
battery) as shown in the following table:
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Battery Maximum admitted stand-by intake
40 Ah 24 mA
44 Ah 27 mA
50 Ah 30 mA

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Engine compartment
At the end of the winter the engine compartment
should be carefully washed, without directing the jet
against electronic control units. Contact a specialised
workshop to have this done.
IMPORTANT Washing should be carried out with the
engine cold and the ignition key at STOP. After
washing make sure that the various protections (e.g.:
rubber caps and various covers) have not been
damaged or removed.INTERIORS
Periodically check that water is not trapped under the
mats (due to water dripping off shoes, umbrellas, etc.)
which could cause oxidisation of the sheet metal.
CLEANING SEATS AND FABRIC AND
VELVET PARTS
Use a soft brush or vacuum cleaner to remove dust.
Velvet is cleaned better if the brush is moistened.
Rub the seats with a sponge moistened with a solution
of water and neutral detergent.
CLEANING LEATHER SEATS
Remove dried on dirt with lightly moistened chamois
leather or cloth without pressing too hard.
Remove liquid or grease stains with a dry absorbent
cloth without rubbing. Then wipe with a soft cloth or
chamois leather with water and neutral soap.
If the stain persists, use specific products, carefully
following the instructions for use.
IMPORTANT Never use spirit or alcohol-based
products.
WARNINGNever use flammable
products like oil ether or
rectified petrol for
cleaning car interiors.
Electrostatic discharges
generated by rubbing
during cleaning
operations could cause
fire.

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ABS (system) ............................. 138
Accessories purchased by the
user ............................................... 143
Air bags (front)........................... 166
– driver's air bag ...................... 168
– passenger's front air bag .... 168
– passenger's front air bag
manual deactivation ........... 169
- Side bags .................................. 170
Air cleaner................................... 263
Air vents ..................................... 80-81
Ashtray (Smokers' kit) ............ 122
At the filling station ................... 148
Automatic two-zone climate
control system............................ 89
Battery
– checking the charge............. 273
– jump starting ......................... 223
– recharging .............................. 254
– replacing ............................... 274
Bodywork
– maintenance ......................... 282
– version codes........................ 289
Bonnet ......................................... 134Boot ............................................. 128
– extension ............................... 131
– light ......................................... 256
Brake lights
– bulb replacement ................. 244
Brakes
– fluid level ............................... 271
– handbrake ............................. 181
– service and emergency ....... 293
Bulb (replacement) ................... 237
Capacities ................................... 300
Car inactivity ............................. 190
Car maintenance ........................ 258
– additional checks.................. 262
– Annual Inspection Schedule 262
– scheduled service................. 259
– Service Schedule .................. 260
Cargo box ................................... 119
Carrying children safely ............ 159
Ceiling lights ................................ 111
– bulb replacement ................. 246
Cellular telephones
– presetting............................... 141Checking fluid levels ............... 265
Child lock ................................... 11
Cigar lighter (Smokers' kit) ..... 122
Clutch .......................................... 292
CO
2emissions .......................... 304
Containing running costs ......... 183
Correct use of the car ............ 177
Cruise Control .......................... 108
Current sockets ......................... 121
Dashboard and controls ......... 4-21
Diesel fuel filter ......................... 272
Dimensions ............................... 297
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement ................. 241
– control .................................. 100
Direction indicators ................. 101
– bulb replacement ................. 242
– control .................................. 101
Door pockets ............................. 117
Doors ........................................... 7-221
Emergency device for locking
doors from the outside ......... 12
Dualdrive
(electric power steering) ...... 144