2007 FIAT IDEA window

CAR INACTIVITY
If the car is to be left inactive for longer than a month,
the following precautions should be noted:
❒park the car in covered, dry and if possible well-
ventilated premises;
❒engage a gear;
❒check that the handbrake is not engaged;
❒disconnect battery terminals (first disconnect the
negative terminal) and check the battery charge.
This check is to be repeated every three months
when the car is left inactive. Recharge if the optical
indicator shows a dark colour without the central
green area;
❒clean and protect the painted parts using protective
wax;
❒clean and protect the shiny metal parts using
special compounds readily available;❒sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber windscreen
and rear window wiper blades and lift them off the
glass;
❒slightly open the windows;
❒cover the car with a cloth or perforated plastic
sheet. Do not use sheets of non-perforated plastic
as they do not allow moisture on the car body to
evaporate;
❒inflate tyres to +0.5 bar above the normal specified
pressure and check it at intervals;
❒if you don’t disconnect the battery from the
electric system, check its charge every month and
recharge it if the optical indicator shows a dark
colour without the central green area;
❒do not drain the engine cooling system.
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The bulbs are arranged inside the light unit as follows:
D: sidelights / STOP
E: direction indicators
F: reversing light
G: rear fog lights
ADDITIONAL BRAKING LIGHT (THIRD STOP)
To change the bulbs, proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒slacken the two fastening screws (A);
❒press the catch (B) and remove the bulb holder;
❒remove the snap-fitted bulbs and change them;
❒insert the bulb holder making sure the catch (B) clicks into place;
drive in the two fastening screws (A).
IMPORTANT Where provided, on versions with dark windows, replace
the whole light unit since it is sealed.
Number plate light
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒work in the point shown by the arrow and remove the transparent (A);
❒change the bulb(B) releasing it from the side contacts and making sure
the new bulb is correctly fastened between the contacts;
❒refit the transparent.
F0H0190m
F0H0192m
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FUSE SUMMARY TABLE
Control box on dashboard
USERFUSE AMPERE
Right-hand dipped beam headlightF12 15
Left-hand dipped beam headlight / headlight aiming device F13 15
Reversing lights / engine compartment control box relay coils / body computer F31 7.5
+30 Driver’s / passenger’s door control units (*)F32 15
Left rear power windowF33 20
Right rear power windowF34 20
+15 Cruise control, signal from switch on brake pedal for control units (*) F35 7.5
+30 Presetting for trailer control unit, rear locks front locks with single door control unit (*) F36 20
+15 Third brake light, instrument panel, brake lights (*) F37 10
Boot unlockingF38 15
+30 EOBD diagnostic socket, sound system, navigator, tyre pressure control unit (*)F39 10
Rear heated screenF40 30
Heated door electric mirrorsF41 7.5
+15 ABS / ESP control unit (*)F42 7.5
Windscreen wiper/washerF43 30
Cigar lighter / current socket on tunnelF44 20
Heated seatsF45 15
Boot current socketF46 20
Driver’s door control unit power supply (power window, lock) F47 20
Passenger’s door control unit power supply (power window, lock) F48 20
+15 utilities (left and central dashboard control lights, electric mirrors, heated seat control
lighting,presetting for radiotelephone, navigator, rain / daylight sensors, parking sensor control unit,
sunroof control lighting) (*)F49 7.5
Airbag control unitF50 7.5
+15 Tyre pressure control unit, ECO / Sport control (*) F51 7.5
Rear screen wiper/washerF52 15
+30 Direction indicators, hazard lights, instrument panel (*) F53 10
(*) +30 = battery directive positive terminal (not under key)
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C C
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SCHEDULED SERVICING .................................................. 259
SERVICE SCHEDULE ........................................................... 260
ANNUAL INSPECTION SCHEDULE .............................. 262
ADDITIONAL CHECKS ..................................................... 262
CHECKING FLUID LEVELS ............................................... 265
DIESEL FUEL FILTER (green filter) ................................... 272
BATTERY ................................................................................ 273
WHEELS AND TYRES ......................................................... 277
RUBBER HOSES .................................................................... 279
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WIPERS .................. 279
BODYWORK ........................................................................ 282
INTERIORS............................................................................. 285

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CHECKING FLUID
LEVELS
IMPORTANT When topping up
take care not to confuse the
various types of fluids: they are all
incompatible with one another
and could seriously damage the
car.
IMPORTANT Never smoke
while working in the engine
compartment: gas and
inflammable vapours may be
present, with the risk of fire.
1 Engine coolant - 2 Engine oil -
3 Brake fluid - 4 Battery -
5 Windscreen/rear window/
headlight washer fluid
F0H0206m1.2 16V and 1.4 16Vversions
F0H0259m1.4 8V versions (where provided)

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1 Engine oil - 2 Battery -
3 Brake fluid - 4 Windscreen/
rear window/headlight washer
fluid - 5 Engine coolant
F0H0325m1.9 Multijet versions
F0H0207m1.3 Multijet versions
1 Engine coolant - 2 Engine oil -
3 Brake fluid - 4 Battery -
5 Windscreen/rear window/
headlight washer fluid

WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW/HEADLIGHT WASHER
FLUID
To top up, remove the cap (A) and then pour a mixture of water and
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35, in the following concentrations:
❒30% TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35 and 70% water in summer;
❒50% TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35 and 50% water in winter.
In case of temperatures below –20°C, use undiluted TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35.
Check level through the reservoir.
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F0H0212m
WARNINGDo not travel with the windscreen washer reservoir empty: the windscreen washer
is fundamental for improving visibility.
WARNINGCertain commercial additives for windscreen washers are inflammable. The engine
compartment contains hot components which may set it on fire.

RUBBER HOSES
As far as the brake system and fuel rubber hoses are
concerned, carefully follow the “Service schedule” in
this section.
Indeed ozone, high temperatures and prolonged lack
of fluid in the system may cause hardening and
cracking of the hoses, with possible leaks. Careful
control is therefore necessary.
WINDSCREEN/
REAR WINDOW WIPERS
BLADES
Periodically clean the rubber part using special
products; TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35 is
recommended.
If the rubber blades are bent or worn they should be
replaced. In any case they should be changed once a
year.
A few simple notions can reduce the possibility of
damage to the blades:
❒if the temperature fall below zero, make sure that
ice has not frozen the rubber against glass. If
necessary, thaw using an antifreeze product;
❒remove any snow from the glass: in addition to
protecting the blades, this prevents effort on the
motor and overheating;
❒do not operate the windscreen and rear window
wipers on dry glass.
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WARNINGDriving with worn wiper blades is a serious hazard, because visibility is reduced in
bad weather.