2007 FIAT IDEA coolant

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F0H0010m
F0H0011m
Modal
A – Speedometer
B – Fuel gauge with
reserve warning light
C – Engine coolant temperature
gauge with high
temperature warning light
D – Rev counter
E – Multifunction display
cmWarning lights fitted on Multijet ver-
sions only
Comfort
A – Speedometer
B – Fuel gauge with
reserve warning light
C – Engine coolant temperature
gauge with high
temperature warning light
D – Rev counter
E – Reconfigurable multifunction display
cmWarning lights fitted on Multijetver-
sions only
INSTRUMENT PANEL

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.

CONTROLS
Air temperature
adjustment knobs H-N
Turning the knobs
clockwise or
counterclockwise,
highers or lowers the temperature of the air required
respectively in the left zone (knob N) or right zone
(knob H) of the passenger compartment.
It is possible to personalise required temperatures
(driver and passenger) with a maximum difference of 7
°C.
The temperatures set are shown on the displays near
the relevant knobs.
Pressing button A (MONO) automatically aligns the
temperature on the front passenger’s side with that on
the driver’s side. It is therefore possible to set the
same temperature between the two zones simply
turning the knob on the driver’s side (N).
This function is provided to simplify temperature
adjustment of the whole passenger compartment when
only the driver is on board.
Separate operation of the set temperatures is
automatically restored by turning knobs (H) or
pressing button A (MONO) again when the button led
is on.Turning the knobs clockwise or counterclockwise until
they reach the extreme selections HI or LO, the
maximum heating or cooling functions are respectively
engaged:
❒HI function (highest heating power):
this is activated by turning the temperature knob
clockwise above the max. value (32 °C). It can be
activated independently from the driver’s or
passenger’s side or both (also selecting the MONO
function).
This function can be engaged when requiring to heat
the passenger compartment as quickly as possible,
exploiting the maximum potential of the system. This
function uses the maximum temperature of the
coolant fluid, while air distribution and fan speed are
controlled according to the system settings.
More particularly, max. fan speed will not be
immediately engaged if coolant is not hot enough; this
to prevent admitting air that is not warm enough to
the passenger compartment.
All manual settings are however possible with this
function on.
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Button for fast windscreen and
front side window
demisting/defrosting (F)
Press this button: the climate control
system will automatically switch on all
the functions required for fast windscreen and front
side window demisting/defrosting, that is:
❒climate control system compressor on (with
proper climatic conditions);
❒air recirculation off;
❒maximum air temperature (HI) on both areas;
❒fan speed according to engine coolant temperature
in order to limit letting cold air into the passenger
compartment for demisting the windows;
❒air flow directed to the windscreen and front side
window vents;
❒heated rear windowIMPORTANT The fast windscreen
demisting/defrosting function stays on for approx. 3
minutes after the engine coolant temperature exceeds
50°C (petrol versions) or 35°C (Multijet versions).
When the max. demisting/defrosting function is on, the
led on the relevant button and that on the heated rear
window button turn on. Message FULL AUTO on the
display will turn off.
When the max. demisting/defrosting function is on, the
only manual operations possible are manual
adjustment of the fan and switching rear window
heating off.
Press button (F) or air recirculation button (C) or
compressor button (B) or AUTO buttons (N o H) to
reset the previous system operation conditions.
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HOW TO WARM UP THE ENGINE AFTER IT
HAS JUST STARTED (petrol and Multijet
versions)
Proceed as follows:
❒Drive off slowly, letting the engine turn at medium
revs. Do not accelerate abruptly;
❒Do not drive at full performance for the initial
kilometres. Wait until the coolant temperature
gauge starts moving.
EMERGENCY START-UP
If the instrument panel warning light
Ystays on with
fixed light, the emergency start-up can be performed
by using the CODE card code (see section “In an
emergency”).STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition to STOP while the engine is idling.
IMPORTANT After a taxing drive, you should allow
the engine to “catch its breath” before turning it off by
letting it idle to allow the temperature in the engine
compartment to fall.
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Never bump start the engine by pushing, towing or coasting downhill. This could cause fuel to flow
into the catalytic exhaust system and damage it beyond repair.
A quick burst on the accelerator before turning off the engine serves absolutely no practical
purpose, it wastes fuel and is damaging especially to turbocharged engines.
Remember that the servobrake and power steering are not operational until the
engine has been started, therefore much effort than usual is required on the brake
pedal and steering wheel.WARNING

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A A
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FUEL CUTOFF SWITCHED ON...................................... 207
CAR PROTECTION SYSTEM FAILURE -
FIAT CODE ............................................................................ 208
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING FAILURE............................................................. 209
DIESEL FUEL FILTER SENSOR FAILURE ........................ 209
GLOW PLUG WARMING FAILURE ............................... 209
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE - SYSTEM
UNAVAILABLE ...................................................................... 210
RAIN SENSOR FAILURE..................................................... 210
EBD SYSTEM FAILURE - SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE ...... 211
EXTERNAL LIGHT FAILURE............................................. 212
BRAKE LIGHT FUSE FAILURE .......................................... 214
PARKING SENSOR FAILURE ............................................ 215
ANTIPINCH SYSTEM
FAILURE .................................................................................. 215
AIR BAG FAILURE................................................................ 216
TWILIGHT SENSOR FAILURE.......................................... 217
INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE ......................................... 217
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE
(EOBD) .................................................................................... 218
GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION .................................. 219 GENERAL WARNINGS ...................................................... 192
LOW BRAKE FLUID ............................................................ 193
HANDBRAKE ON ............................................................... 193
FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATED ......... 194
SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED ......................................... 194
LOW BATTERY CHARGE................................................. 195
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ......................................... 195
ENGINE COOLANT FLUID HIGH TEMPERATURE .. 196
INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING ................................... 198
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
SYSTEM .................................................................................. 198
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED ................................................. 199
FUEL RESERVE....................................................................... 199
WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER ..................................... 200
GLOW PLUGS ...................................................................... 201
REAR FOGLIGHTS............................................................... 202
FRONT FOG LIGHTS ......................................................... 202
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ....................... 203
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ................... 203
SIDELIGHTS AND LOW BEAMS ..................................... 204
BRAKE PAD WEAR ........................................................... 204
FOLLOW ME HOME ........................................................... 205
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS............................................... 205
CRUISE CONTROL ............................................................. 206
POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF ICE ON THE ROAD ........... 206

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ENGINE COOLANT FLUID HIGH
TEMPERATURE
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 engine is overheated. If the warning light
comes on when driving, proceed as follows:
❒normal driving conditions: stop the car,
switch off the engine and check whether the
water level in the reservoir is not below the
MIN mark. Otherwise wait for few seconds
to allow engine cooling, then open slowly and
carefully the cap, top up coolant and check
whether its level is falling between MIN and
MAX marks in the reservoir. Check visually
any leak. If when restarting the warning light
comes on again, contact a Fiat Dealership;
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❒car heavy duty(e.g.: towing trailer uphill or
fully laden car): decrease speed, if the warning
light stays on, stop the car. Wait for 2 or 3
minutes leaving the engine on and slightly
accelerated to further activate the circulation
of the coolant fluid, then switch the engine off.
Check proper coolant level as described
previously.
IMPORTANT Under severe use of the car, keep
the engine on and slightly accelerated for few
minutes before switching it off.ç
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