2007 FIAT IDEA ESP

HOW TO WARM UP THE ENGINE AFTER IT
HAS JUST STARTED (petrol and Multijet
versions)
Proceed as follows:
❒Drive off slowly, letting the engine turn at medium
revs. Do not accelerate abruptly;
❒Do not drive at full performance for the initial
kilometres. Wait until the coolant temperature
gauge starts moving.
EMERGENCY START-UP
If the instrument panel warning light
Ystays on with
fixed light, the emergency start-up can be performed
by using the CODE card code (see section “In an
emergency”).STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition to STOP while the engine is idling.
IMPORTANT After a taxing drive, you should allow
the engine to “catch its breath” before turning it off by
letting it idle to allow the temperature in the engine
compartment to fall.
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Never bump start the engine by pushing, towing or coasting downhill. This could cause fuel to flow
into the catalytic exhaust system and damage it beyond repair.
A quick burst on the accelerator before turning off the engine serves absolutely no practical
purpose, it wastes fuel and is damaging especially to turbocharged engines.
Remember that the servobrake and power steering are not operational until the
engine has been started, therefore much effort than usual is required on the brake
pedal and steering wheel.WARNING

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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GENERAL WARNINGS
Failure indicationsshown on the reconfigurable
multifunction display together with buzzer sounding
(adjustable) and warning light (if any) coming on on the
cluster, are accompanied by specific warning
messages(e.g.: “Switch off engine”, etc...). These
indications are concise and cautionaryand are
aimed to suggest the prompt actionthe driver must
adopt when a car malfunctioning appears. These
indications, however, shall not be considered as
exhaustive and/or as an alternative to the
specifications contained in this “Owner Handbook”,
which shall always be read through carefully and
thoroughly. In case of failure indication always refer
to the specifications contained in this section.
IMPORTANT Failure indications displayed on the
reconfigurable multifunction display are divided into
two categories: very serious failures and
serious/minor failures.
The message and the warning indication corresponding
to very serious failures are displayed alternately for
few seconds. This “cycle” is repeated indefinitely and it
stops any previous indication on the display. It is
displayed every time the ignition key is turned to MAR,
until the cause of malfunctioning is removed. Should failure disappear, message and warning light will
however stay on for about 2 seconds. Eliminating the
failure, the warning light and the displayed message will
go off. It is possible to stop this “cycle” by pressing
button Q; in this case the screen active before the
failure will be resumed and the warning light will stay
on until eliminating the failure cause.
The message and the warning indication corresponding
to serious/minorfailures are displayed alternately for
few seconds. This “cycle” is repeated for about 20
seconds and then goes off, but it comes on again every
time the ignition key is turned to MAR.
Should failure disappear during the 20 seconds
displaying, message and warning light will stay on for
about 2 seconds. Eliminating the failure, the warning
light and the displayed message will go off.
At the end of the display cycle (which lasts approx. 20
seconds), or if button Qis pressed, the screen active
before the failure will be resumed and the warning
light will stay on until eliminating the failure cause.
Q= Press button “MODE” for less than two seconds
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EMERGENCY START-UP
If the Fiat CODE cannot deactivate the engine
immobilising system, the
Yand Uwarning lights
stay on and the engine will not start.
To start the engine the emergency start-up can be
performed.
Read the whole procedure carefully before trying to
carry it out. If you make a mistake, you must turn the
ignition key back to STOP and repeat the whole
operation from beginning.
Proceed as follows:
❒Read the 5-figure electronic code given on the
CODE card;
❒Turn the ignition key to MAR;
❒Press and hold down the accelerator pedal. The
instrument panel warning light
Uwill come on for
about 8 seconds and then go out;
❒Release the accelerator pedal and get ready to
count the flashes of the
Uwarning light;
❒Count the number of flashes that corresponds to
the first figure of the code on the CODE card, then
press the accelerator pedal and keep it there until
the
Uwarning light comes on for four seconds
and then goes out; release the accelerator pedal;
❒The Uwarning light will start flashing again: after it
has flashed the number of times that corresponds
to the second figure on the CODE card, press the
accelerator pedal to the floor and keep it there;
❒Do the same for the remaining figures on the
CODE card;
❒Once the final figure has been entered, keep the
accelerator pedal pressed. The
Uwarning light
will light up for four seconds and then go out;
release the accelerator pedal;
❒Rapid flashing of the warning light U(for about 4
seconds) confirms the operation has been carried
out successfully;
❒Start the engine by turning the ignition key from
MAR to AVV.
If however the warning light
Ustays on, turn the
ignition key to STOP and repeat the procedure from
step one
IMPORTANT After an emergency start-up, you should
contact a Fiat Dealership otherwise you will have to
repeat the procedure described each time you want to
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BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine (bu pushing, towing, or
coasting downhill) as this could cause fuel to flow into
the catalytic exhaust system and damage it beyond
repair.IMPORTANT Remember that until the engine has
started the brake booster and electrical power
steering systems will not work and a greater effort will
therefore be required to press the brake pedal or turn
the steering wheel.
WARNINGAlert other drivers that the car is stationary in compliance with local regulations:
hazard warning lights, warning triangle etc. Any passengers on board should leave
the car, especially if it is heavily laden. Passengers should stay away from
oncoming traffic while the wheel is being changed on. If the wheel is being changed
on a steep or badly surfaced road, place the wedges or other suitable material
under the wheel to stop the car.

❒make sure the compressor switch Dis set to 0 (off), start the engine
and fit plug Einto the nearest current outlet and then turn on the com-
pressor by setting switch D to I(on). Inflate the tyre to the pressure spec-
ified in paragraph “Inflation pressure” in section “Technical Specifications”.
Check tyre pressure on gauge Fwith compressor off to obtain precise read-
ing;
❒if after 5 minutes it is still impossible to reach at least 1.5 bar, disengage
compressor from valve and current outlet, then move the car forth for
approx. ten metres in order to distribute the sealing fluid inside the tyre
evenly, then repeat the inflation operation;
❒If after this operation it is still impossible after 5 minutes to reach at least
1.8 bar, do not start driving since the tyre is excessively damaged and
the quick tyre repair kit cannot guarantee suitable sealing, contact Fiat
Dealership;
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F0H0177m
F0H0358m
WARNINGIf the pressure falls below 1.8 bars, do not
drive any further: the quick tyre repair kit
Fix & Go automatic cannot guarantee
proper hold because the tyre is too much
damaged. Contact Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
Apply the sticker in a visible position for the
driver to indicate that the tyre has been
treated with the quick tyre repair kit. Drive
carefully especially when cornering. Do not
exceed 80 km/h. Avoid heavy braking and
accelerating.

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WARNINGThe jack should only be used to change a wheel on the car for which it was
designed. It should not be put to other uses or employed to raise other models of
cars. Under no circumstances should it be used when carrying out repairs under the
car. An incorrectly positioned jack may cause the car to fall. Do not use the jack to
lift loads exceeding that indicated on the label attached to the jack itself. Do not
fit snow chains on a space-saver spare wheel. If a front wheel (drive wheel) is
punctured and you require snow chains to proceed, take a standard wheel from
the rear axle and fit the space-saver spare wheel in its place. Having fitted two
standard wheels on the front drive axle you can use snow chains, thus solving the
emergency situation.
WARNINGWhen driving with a space-saver spare wheel fitted, the driving performance of
your car may change. Avoid accelerating or braking suddenly, steering abruptly or
fast cornering. The lifespan of a space-saver spare wheel is approximately 3000
km, after which it will need to be replaced with another spare wheel of the same
type. Never fit a standard tyre on the space-saver spare wheel rim. Have the wheel
replaced and refitted as soon as possible. Never use two or more spare wheels at
the same time. Do not lubricate the bolt threads before fitting them back: they
could come loose.
WARNINGFasten the wheel cap correctly to prevent the wheel from coming free in motion.
Never tamper with the inflation valve. Never place tools between the rim and tyre.
Check the tyre and space-saver spare wheel pressure regularly. The tyre inflation
pressure is shown in the “Technical specifications” chapter.

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F0H0166m
❒Fit the spare wheel making the holes (M) coincide with the respective
centring pins (N);
❒Using the wrench provided, fully tighten the four fastening bolts;
❒Turn the jack handle (L) to lower the car and remove the jack;
❒Use the wrench provided to fasten the bolts completely in a criss-
cross fashion as shown in the figure.
REFITTING THE STANDARD WHEEL
Following the procedure described previously, raise the car and remove
the spare wheel.
For versions with steel rim
Proceed as follows:
❒Make sure the contact surfaces between standard wheel and hub are
clean so that the fastening bolts will not come loose;
❒Fit the standard wheel by inserting the first bolt in the hole closest to
the inflation valve;
❒Fit the wheel cap making the groove (on the wheel cap) coincide with
the inflation valve and fit the other three bolts;
❒Using the wrench provided, tighten the fastening bolts;
❒Lower the car and remove the jack;
❒Using the wrench provided, fully tighten the bolts in the sequence
shown previously for the spare wheel;
IMPORTANT Incorrect fitting may cause the wheel cap to come off
when the car is travelling.