2007 FIAT IDEA ignition

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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
CAR PROTECTION SYSTEM FAILURE -
FIAT CODE
Turning the key to MAR the warning light on the
dial shall flash only once and then go off. If with
the ignition key at MAR the warning light comes
on with fixed light (on certain versions, together
with the message on the display), this indicates a
possible failure (see “The Fiat Code system” in
section “Dashboard and controls”).
IMPORTANT The turning on at the same time
of the
Uand Ywarning lights indicates a
failure of the Fiat CODE system.
If with the engine running the failure message is
displayed, contact Fiat Dealership.
If with the engine running the
Ywarning light
flashes, this means that the car is not protected
by the engine inhibitor device (see “The Fiat
Code system” in section “Dashboard and
controls”). Contact Fiat Dealership to have all
the keys memorised.
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“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING FAILURE (where provided)
Turning the ignition key to MAR the warning light
on the dial turns on, but it should go off after few
seconds.
If the warning light stays on (on certain versions
together with the message on the display), you
will not have steering assistance and the effort on
the steering wheel will be increased, steering is
however possible. Contact Fiat Dealership.
DIESEL FUEL FILTER SENSOR FAILURE
The warning light on the dial comes on (on
certain versions together with the message on
the display) when diesel fuel filter sensor failure is
detected. Contact Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible to have the fault removed.
GLOW PLUG WARMING
FAILURE (Multijet versions)
The warning light on the dial turns on (together
with the message on the display) when there is a
failure in the glow plug warming system. Contact
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible to have the
fault eliminated.
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red
amber
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LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE - System
unavailable
Turning the ignition key to MAR the warning
light on the dial turns on, but it should go off
after few seconds.
The warning light turns on (on certain versions
together with the message on the display) when
the system is inefficient or unavailable.
In this case the braking system keeps its
effectiveness unchanged, but without the
potential offered by the ABS system. Drive
carefully and contact Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
RAIN SENSOR FAILURE
The warning light on the dial turns on (on certain
versions together with the message on the
display) when the rain sensor is faulty. Contact
Fiat Dealership.>
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AIR BAG FAILURE
Turning the ignition key to MAR the warning
light on the dial turns on, but it should go off
after few seconds. The warning light stays on
glowing steadily (on certain versions together
with the message on the display) if there is a fail-
ure in the air bag system.
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red
WARNING
WARNINGIf warning light ¬does not come on when turning the key to MAR or if it stays
on when travelling it could indicate a failure in restraint systems; in this case air
bags or pretensioners could not trigger in the event of an accident, or in a restrict-
ed numbers of cases they could trigger accidentally. Stop the car and contact Fiat
Dealership to have the system checked immediately.
The failure of the
¬warning light (warning light off) is also indicated by the
flashing for more than the normal seconds of the passenger’s front air bag deacti-
vated warning light
F(where required).
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TWILIGHT SENSOR FAILURE
(where provided)
The warning light on the dial turns on (on certain
versions together with the message on the dis-
play) when failure is detected in twilight sensor
(adjusting headlight sensitivity).
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INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE
(Multijet versions)
In normal conditions, turning the ignition key to
MAR, the warning light turns on, but it should go
off when the engine has started. The initial turn-
ing on indicates that the warning light is working
properly.
If the warning light stays on or turns on while
travelling, this indicates that the injection system
is not working perfectly with possible lack of per-
formance, poor handling and high consumption.
In these conditions it is possible to continue dri-
ving without however requiring heavy effort or
high speed from the engine. In any case, contact
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.U
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EOBD - ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
FAILURE (petrol versions)
In normal conditions, turning the ignition key to
MAR, the warning light turns on, but it should
go off when the engine has started. The initial
turning on indicates that the warning light is
working properly.
If the warning light stays on or turns on when
travelling (on certain versions together with the
message on the display):
❒glowing steadily - means a fault in the
supply/ignition system which could cause high
emissions at the exhaust, possible lack of
performance, poor handling and high con-
sumption levels.
In these conditions it is possible to continue dri-
ving without however requiring heavy effort or
high speed from the engine. Prolonged use of
the car with the warning light on may cause
damages. Contact Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
The warning light goes off if the fault disappears,
but it is still stored by the system.
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❒flashing- indicates the possibility of damage
to the catalyst (see “EOBD system” in section
“Dashboard and controls”).
If the light flashes, it is necessary to release the
accelerator pedal to lower the speed of the
engine until the warning light stops flashing; con-
tinue the journey at moderate speed, trying to
avoid driving conditions that may cause further
flashing and contact Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.U
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If with ignition key at MAR, the
Uwarning light does not turn on or if it turns on with fixed
light or flashing when the car is travelling (on certain versions together with the message on
the display), contact Fiat Dealership as soon as possible. Warning light
Uoperation can by
checked by traffic agents by proper equipment therefore, comply with laws and regulations
in force in the country where you are driving.
GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION
The warning light on the dial comes on when the
engine oil pressure sensor is faulty and, for
Multijet versions with modal instrument panel,
also when a failure is detected in diesel fuel sen-
sor. Contact Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
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CAR
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IN AN
EMERGENCY
DOOR OPENING/CLOSING
Emergency door locking device from outside
The doors are fitted with a device which makes it possible to close the
doors with the lock without power supply.
To close, proceed as follows:
❒insert the ignition key in the pawl (B)
❒turn the device to position 1 and close the ledge.
To open, proceed as follows:
❒insert the key in the pawl and turn it clockwise
❒open the driver’s door
❒from the vehicle inside open the remaining doors by operating the
levers located in the handles.
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