2007 FIAT IDEA warning

INSTRUMENTS
SPEEDOMETER
Speed indicator.
REV. COUNTER
Engine rpm indicator.
IMPORTANT The electronic injection control system gradually shuts off
the flow of fuel when the engine is “over-revving” resulting in a gradual
loss of engine power.
When the engine is idling, the rev counter may indicate a gradual or
sudden highering of the speed.
This is normal as it takes place during normal operation, for example
when activating the climate control system or the fan. In particular a slow
change in the speed preserves the battery charge.
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
This shows the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank (see the indications
given in paragraph “At the filling station").
The reserve warning light (A) turns on to indicate that approx.
6 litres of fuel are left in the tank.
Do not travel with the fuel tank almost empty: the gaps in fuel delivery
could damage the catalyst.
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ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE
The turning on of the warning light A indicates that the coolant fluid
temperature is too high; in this case, stop the engine and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
This shows the temperature of the engine coolant fluid and begins
working when the fluid temperature exceeds approx. 50°C.
Under normal conditions, the needle should hover around the middle of
the scale according to the working conditions.
IMPORTANT If the needle reaches the low temperature area with
warning light (A) on, this means that there is a failure. Contact a Fiat
Dealership.
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If the needle reaches the red area, stop the engine immediately and contact a Fiat Dealership.

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MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY
(On two-line mode panel)
The “Multifunction display” shows all the useful information necessary
when driving, more particularly:
INFORMATION ON STANDARD SCREEN
❒Mileage recorder (A);
❒Clock (B);
❒Headlight aiming position display (C) (with dipped beam headlights
on).
With ignition key removed and front doors closed the display is off.
With ignition key removed, when opening one of the front doors the
display comes on showing the clock and the total km covered.
If the “Follow me home” function is on (see paragraph “Follow me
home” in this section), the display will show the time the function is on
instead of the mileage recorder indication (see figure).
INFORMATION ABOUT CAR CONDITIONS
❒Trip computer information;
❒Inertial switch operation (at event);
❒Speed limit exceeded (at event).
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DISPLAY CONTROL BUTTONS
To use the information the “Multifunction display” is able to give, you
should firstly familiarise with the control buttons using them as described
below.
Before doing anything you are advised to read this section thoroughly.
MODE button
To scroll the display and the related options upwards/downwards.
Press for less than 2 seconds (pulse) to confirm the option required
and/or move to the main screen (same option) or access the Menu.
Press for more than 2 seconds to exit the set-up menu and to confirm
selected options.
+ and – buttons
To increase (+) or to decrease (–) the displayed value or to change
displayed values (see next pages).
TRIP button
Press for less than 2 seconds (pulse) to scroll the Trip computer screens.
Press for more than 2 seconds to reset the Trip computer and start a
new mission.
IMPORTANT When in set-up menu, to display the Trip computer info
you have first to quit the set-up menu, then use the Trip button to
display the Trip computer info.
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SET-UP MENU
The “Set-up Menu” enables to perform the following adjustments and/or
settings:
❒SET CLOCK
❒BUZZER VOLUME
❒SPEED LIMIT
❒SET DISTANCE UNIT.
Set clock
The car is delivered with this function set on 24 hours.
Proceed as follows for the required setting:
❒press repeatedly the MODE button until displaying “Hour”;
❒press +to increase by one minute;
❒press –to decrease by one minute.
Keeping buttons +or –pressed for a few seconds obtains automatic fast
increase or decrease, until releasing the buttons.
❒Press MODE button for over 2 seconds to confirm setting.
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Buzzer volume
Proceed as follows to set the required volume:
❒press repeatedly the MODE button until displaying “bUZZ”;
❒press +to increase volume;
❒press –to decrease volume;
❒Press MODE button for over 2 seconds to confirm setting.
Speed limit exceeded
With this function it is possible to set the car speed limit which, if
exceeded, automatically sounds a buzzer with the special displaying to
alert the driver.
The car is delivered with this function set to “OFF”.
Proceed as follows for the required setting:
❒press repeatedly the MODE button until displaying “SPEEd”;
❒press +to increase the speed value (max. limit: 250 km/h);
❒press –to decrease the speed value (min. limit: 30 km/h, below this
value the “OFF” mode is resumed);
❒Press MODE button for over 2 seconds to confirm setting.
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Set distance unit
Proceed as follows to set the required distance unit (km or miles):
❒press repeatedly the MODE button until displaying “Unit”
❒press +or–to change unit;
❒Press MODE button for over 2 seconds to confirm setting.
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TRIP COMPUTER
Pressing button TRIP, the “Trip computer” function gives information
relating to the operating status of the car.
This function is resettable.
Values displayed are: Cruising range, Travelled distance, Average fuel
consumption, Current fuel consumption, Average speed, Travel time
(driving time). Value selected will be displayed until a new information is
requested.
(*) When the Current fuel consumption value is displayed, the word
TRIP will not be displayed.
Start of journey procedure (reset)
To start a new journey, with the key to MAR, keep the TRIP button
pressed for over 2 seconds (see paragraph “Display control buttons”).
IMPORTANT The “Cruising range” and “Current fuel consumption”
information cannot be reset.
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Cruising range
Average/Current
fuel consumption (*) Distance travelled
Average speed
Trip time