2007 FIAT IDEA checking oil

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CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
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MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
INITIAL CHECK
Turning the ignition key to MAR, the multifunction display shows the message “Checking”: the diagnostic phase of all
the electronic systems on the car has started. This lasts few seconds: if no faults are detected, when the engine has
started, the display shows the “Check OK” message.
See section “Warning lights and messages” if faults are found.
Is the engine
started?YES
If no failures are
present
The “Service schedule” includes vehicle maintenance every 20,000 km (or 12,000 mi) or every year; this is shown automatically, with the
ignition key at MAR, starting from 2,000 km (or 1,240 mi) or 30 days from this deadline and it is shown again every 200 km (or 124 mi) or
3 days. For 1.3 Multijet versions, see “Care and Maintenance” in section “Service schedule to change engine oil and filter and air cleaner.
When a programmed maintenance interval (coupon) is near to come, turning the ignition key to MAR, will display the message “Service”
followed by the number of km, or days to go before car servicing. “Scheduled servicing” message is displayed in km, miles or days according
to the approaching service interval. Contact a Fiat Dealership to carry out any service operation provided by the “Service schedule” or
“Annual inspection plan”, and to reset the display.
If the display shows a failure message,
see details in section “Warning lights
and messages”.
Standard
screen display or
NO

ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY
THE OWNER
If, after buying the car, you decide to install electrical
accessories that require a permanent electric supply
(alarm, satellite antitheft system, etc.) or accessories that
in any case burden the electric supply, contact Fiat
Dealership, whose qualified personnel, besides suggesting
the most suitable devices belonging to Lineaccessori Fiat,
will also evaluate the overall electric absorption,
checking whether the vehicle electric system is able to
withstand the load required, or whether it needs to be
integrated with a more powerful battery.
INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC/
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Electric/electronic devices installed after buying the car
or in aftermarket shall bear the and marking:
Fiat Auto S.p.A. authorizes the installation of
transceivers provided that installation is carried out at
a specialized shop, workmanlike performed and in
compliance with manufacturer's specifications.
IMPORTANT Installation of devices resulting in
modifications of car characteristics may cause driving
license seizing by traffic agents and also the lapse of
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WARNINGBe careful when mounting additional spoilers, alloy rims and non original wheel
caps: they may reduce the brake ventilation and efficiency during sharp and
repeated braking or sloping downhill. Also make sure that nothing (over-carpeting,
etc.) interferes with the pedal stroke.
the warranty as concerns defects due to the
abovementioned modification or traceable back to it
directly or indirectly.
Fiat Auto S.p.A. declines all responsibility for damages
caused by the installation of non-genuine accessories
or not recommended by Fiat Auto S.p.A. and installed
not in compliance with the specified requirements.
RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND CELLULAR
TELEPHONES
Radio transceiver equipment (e.g.: e-tacs mobile
phones, HAM radio systems and the like) shall not be
used inside the vehicle unless a separate aerial is
mounted on the roof.
IMPORTANT The use of similar devices inside the
passenger compartment (without separated aerial)
produces radio-frequency electromagnetic fields
which, amplified by the resonance effects inside the
passenger compartment, may cause electrical systems
equipping the vehicle to malfunction. This could
compromise safety in addition to constituting a
potential hazard for the passengers.
In addition, transmission and reception of these
devices may be affected by the shielding effect of the
vehicle body.
As concerns EC-approved mobile phones (GSM,
GPRS, UMTS), strictly comply with the instructions for
use provided by the mobile phone’s manufacturer.

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CAR
MAINTENANCE
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)

ENGINE OIL
Checking engine oil
Check the oil level a few minutes (about 5) after the engine has stopped,
with the car parked on level ground.
Check that the level is within the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick.
The interval between the MIN and MAX marks corresponds to about
one litre of oil.
Topping up engine oil
If the oil level is near or even below the MIN mark, add oil through the
filler neck, until reaching the MAX mark. Oil level shall never exceed the
MAX mark.
IMPORTANT If a routine check reveals that the oil level is above the
MAX mark, contact Fiat Dealership to have the correct level restored.
IMPORTANT After adding or changing the oil, let the engine turn over
for a few seconds and wait a few minutes after turning it off before you
check the level.
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F0H0208m
F0H0209mF0H0326m
1.2 16V - 1.4 16V versions
1.3 Multijet versions 1.9 Multijet versions
F0H0258m1.4 8V versions (where provided)

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EBD (electronic brake force
distributor) ................................. 137
Emergency device for locking
doors from the outside 12-221
Engine
– fuel feed ................................. 292
– identification code ............... 289
– injection/ignition ................. 178
– technical data ....................... 290
Engine compartment ................ 265
Engine coolant gauge................. 26
Engine coolant level ................ 269
Engine oil
– checking level........................ 267
– consumption ......................... 268
– technical specifications ....... 301
Environment (protection)........ 150
EOBD (system) ......................... 140
External lights ............................. 100
Fiat CODE (system) ............... 5
Fix &Go (tyre repair kit) ......... 225
Flashing the headlights ............. 101
Fluids and lubricants ................ 301
Follow me home (device) ....... 102
FPS (fuel cut-off switch) .......... 116Front fog lights
– bulb replacement ................. 243
– control button ...................... 114
Fuel
– consumption ......................... 303
– fuel cut-off switch ................ 116
– level gauge ............................ 25
Fuel cut-off switch ..................... 116
Fuel filler cap............................... 149
Fuses ............................................. 248
Gearbox (use). .......................... 182
Glass/can holders ....................... 119
Handbrake ................................. 181
Hazard lights
– control .................................. 114
Head restraints ......................... 76
Headlights ................................... 136
(electric adjusting device) ..... 136
Heated rear window ............... 87
Heating and ventilation............. 82
Identification data .................... 287
Ignition switch ........................... 20
In an emergency ........................ 220
Instrument panel ....................... 24Instruments ................................. 25
Interior equipment ................... 117
Interior fittings
– current socket ...................... 121
– glass / can holder ................. 119
– magnetic card/ticket slots .. 120
– oddment compartments .... 118
– rear CD compartment
with glass/can holder .......... 120
– roof bracket .......................... 120
– roof console.......................... 119
– upper oddment
compartments ...................... 117
Interiors ...................................... 284
Isofix ............................................. 166
Jack .............................................. 232
Jacking the car ............................ 255
Key kit and door locking ........ 7
Light control buttons ............. 11
Load limiters ............................... 157
Lubricants (specifications)........ 301
Magnetic card/ticket slots ...... 120
Main beam headlights
– bulb replacement ................. 241