2007 FIAT IDEA technical specifications

WARNINGAny adjustment of the steering wheel position must be carried out only with the
car stationary and the engine turned off.
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
The steering wheel can be adjusted both in height (A) and axially (B).
Proceed as follows:
❒release the lever pulling it towards the steering wheel (position 2);
❒adjust the steering wheel as required;
❒lock the lever pushing it forwards (position 1).
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WARNINGIt is absolutely forbidden to carry out whatever after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column modifications (e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect performance and safety, cause the lapse of
warranty and result in car non-compliance with the regulations in force.

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SEAT ADJUSTMENT
FRONT SEATS
Moving the seat backwards or forwards
Lift the lever (A) and push the seat forwards or backwards: in the driving
position the arms should rest on the rim of the steering wheel.
Always check that the seat is firmly locked in the runners by trying to
move it back and forth.
Seat height adjustment (driver’s side) (where provided)
Move repeatedly lever (B) upwards or downwards to achieve the
required height.
IMPORTANT Adjustment must be carried out only seated in the driver’s
seat with the car at a standstill.
Back rest angle adjustment
Move lever (D) as shown by the arrow, set the back rest in the required
position, then release the lever.
Lumbar adjustment (where provided)
Turn knob (C) clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease
lumbar adjustment.
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Armrest adjustment (where provided)
To use the armrest, move it from position 1 to position 2.
Setting the passenger’s seat to “table” configuration
Set the armrest (where provided) in vertical position.
From driver’s seat or rear seats, move the lever (A) as shown by the
arrow, tilt the back rest on the cushion, then release the lever. In this
position the back rest can be used like a table.
Setting the driver’s seat to “table” configuration
Remove the head restraint completely (see “Head restraint removal” in
section “Head restraints”) then follow the previously described procedure.
Seat warming (where provided)
To switch on/off seat warming on driver’s side press button (B), press
button (C) for the passenger’s side.
The led on the button will light up when the function is on.
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REAR SLIDING SEAT
Adjustments from inside the car
Moving the seat backwards or forwards
Lift lever (A) or lever (B) respectively to adjust the required seat section,
then push the seat backwards or forwards.
Back rest angle adjustment
Use lever (C) to set the back rest as required then release the lever.
To prevent malfunctioning: always press lever (C) down completely.
REAR FIXED SEAT (where provided)
For tilting the seat, see paragraph “Boot extension”
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Adjustments from the boot
Moving the seat backwards or forwards
Use handles (F) and (G) to adjust the required seat section, then push the
seat backwards or forwards.
WARNINGAfter adjustments, always check that the
seat is firmly locked in the runners.

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Back rest angle adjustment
Use lever (A) or lever (B) to adjust the required back rest section, then
release the lever.
Central seat back rest adjustment from inside the car
To set the central seat back rest in horizontal position:
❒operate lever (D) (one per side)
❒lower the central seat back rest down completely
❒release the lever.
With central seat back rest completely lowered on the cushion and
relevant head restraint removed (as shown in the figure), it is possible to
use the glass holder (A) (where provided).
To bring the central back rest back to vertical position: use again lever
(D) (one per side) and set it in line with rear side seat backs, until the
securing clip (E) locks into place
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Once you have released the lever, check
that the seat is firmly locked in the
runners by trying to move it back and
forth. Failure to lock the seat in place
could result in the seat moving suddenly.
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For maximum safety, keep the back of your seat upright, lean back into it and
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Central seat back rest adjustment from the boot
Pull band (F) and push forward the top of the back rest at the same time
until releasing the locking clip. Bring the back rest to horizontal position
then, release band (F). Reverse this procedure to reset the back rest in
vertical position. Check for clip locking into place.

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WARNINGOnly make adjustments when the car is stationary.Ski tunnel
To use the ski tunnel, the armrest shall be lowered down completely.
It can be used to carry long objects (e.g.: skis), fitting them into the
tunnel from the boot.
To access the ski tunnel (B), lower the rear central back rest (A) (as
previously described)
WARNINGAlways check that loads are anchored properly to prevent them being thrown
against the passengers in case of accident or sharp braking.
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Relax position, passenger side
To obtain the relax position, open the rear door and:
❒tilt the passenger seat to “table” position (see “Setting the passenger’s
seat to table configuration” in this section);
❒push the rear seat completely forward;
❒push the passenger’s seat (tilted) completely backward;
❒remove the rear parcel shelf (see “Rear parcel shelf removal” in this
section);
❒move the rear seat back rest to the required position.
Relax position, driver side
Same procedure but remove completely the driver’s head restraint (see
“Head restraints” in this section).
IMPORTANT See section “Boot Extension” for operations concerning
seat positioning to extend the boot.
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