2007 FIAT IDEA key

EXTERNAL LIGHTS
The left-hand stalk controls the external lights and the direction
indicators.
The external lights can only be switched on when the ignition key is at
MAR.
LIGHTS SWITCHED OFF
Turn the knurled ring to
å.
SIDELIGHTS
Turn the knurled ring to 6.
The warning light 3on the instrument cluster will come on.
DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS
Turn the knurled ring to 2.
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“FOLLOW ME HOME” DEVICE
This function allows the illumination of the space in front of the car for a
preset time.
Activation
With the ignition key at STOP or removed, pull the stalk towards the
steering wheel and operate it within 2 minutes from when the engine is
turned off.
At each single movement of the stalk, the staying on of the lights is
extended by 30 seconds up to a maximum of 210 seconds; then the lights
are switched off automatically.
Each time the lever is operated, the 3warning light turns on together
with the message on the display (see section “Warning lights and
messages”).
Deactivation
Keep the stalk pulled towards the steering wheel for more than 2
seconds.
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WINDOW WASHING
WINDSCREEN WASHER/WIPER
This device can only work when the ignition key is at MAR.
The stalk can be moved to five different positions:
(A) windscreen wiper off
(B) flick wipe.
With the stalk in position (B), turning the knurled ring (F), four possible
intermittent speeds are obtained:
,= very slow intermittent
--= slow intermittent
---= intermittent medium
----= fast intermittent
(C) continuous slow;
(D) continuous fast;
(E) fast temporary (unstable position).
Operation in position (E) is limited to the time the lever is held in this
position. When the lever is released, it returns to position (A)
automatically stopping the wiper.
IMPORTANT Change blades as indicated in section “Car Maintenance”.
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Never use the window wiper to remove ice or snow from the windscreen. In these conditions, the
wiper is submitted to excessive effort that results in motor protection cutting in and wiper
operation inhibition for few seconds as a consequence. If operation is not restored contact Fiat
Dealership.

Turning the knurled ring (F) it is possible to increase the sensitivity of the
rain sensor.
The increase of the sensitivity of the rain sensor is signalled by a control
and acquisition “stroke”.
Operating the windscreen washer with the rain sensor activated will start
the smart washing function (without the additional cleaning stroke after
five seconds), at the end of which the rain sensor resumes its normal
automatic function.
Deactivation
Remove the stalk from position (B) or turn the ignition key to STOP.
At the following starting operation (key at MAR), the sensor will not be
reactivated even if the stalk is still at (B). To activate the rain sensor,
move the stalk to (A) or (C) and then again to (B) or turn the sensitivity
adjustment knurled ring.
Rain sensor activation is indicated by a wiper “stroke”.
The rain sensor is able to recognize and automatically adjust itself in the
presence of the following particular conditions:
❒impurities on the controlled surface (salt, dirt, etc.);
❒difference between day and night.
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Water streaks could cause non-required wiping.WARNING

REAR WINDOW WASH/WIPE FUNCTION
This device can only work when the ignition key is at MAR.
Turning the knurled ring (A) from åto
'the rear window wiper is
operated as follows:
❒intermittent operation if the windscreen wiper is off
❒synchronised with the windscreen wiper (but with half stroke
frequency).
With windscreen wiper on and reverse gear engaged, rear window
wiping will be continuous.
Pushing the stalk towards the dashboard (unstable position) will activate
the rear window washer.
Pushing the stalk for over half a second will activated also the rear
window wiper.
Releasing the stalk will activate the smart washing function as described
for the windscreen wiper.
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TO REDUCE MEMORISED SPEED
The speed memorised can be increased in two ways:
❒disengaging the device and then memorising the
new speed;
or
❒moving the stalk downwards (–) until reaching the
new speed which will be memorised automatically.
Each operation of the stalk will correspond to a slight
reduction in speed (about 1 km/h), while keeping the
stalk downwards continuously will correspond to a
continuous speed reduction.DEVICE DISENGAGEMENT
Turn the ring (A) to OFF or the ignition key to STOP.
The device is automatically deactivated also in one of
the following cases:
❒pressing the brake or clutch pedal.
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WARNING
In the event of device malfunction or failure, turn the knurled ring (A) to OFF and
contact a Fiat Dealership after checking the protective fuse integrity.WARNING
When travelling with the device on, do not put the gearbox lever in neutral.

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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CONTROLS
HAZARD LIGHTS
Press switch (A) regardless of the position of the ignition key.
The switch will flash with the instrument panel warning light
Î¥when
the device is on.
Press the switch again to switch the lights off.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS (where provided)
These are turned on pressing button 5.
They are turned off pressing the button again or turning the sidelights off.
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WARNINGUse the hazard warning lights in
compliance with local regulations.
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