2007 FIAT IDEA handbrake

RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
A system for continuously monitoring emission system components to ensure greater environmental
protection is fitted in your car.
MUST BE READ!
ENGINE STARTING
Petrol engines:make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gearshift lever to neutral; fully depress
the clutch without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as
the engine has started.
Diesel engines:make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gearshift lever to neutral; fully depress
the clutch without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to MAR and wait for the
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mwarning lights to go off; turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
While working, the catalyst develops a very high temperature. Do not park the car over grass, dry leaves,
pine needles or any other inflammable materials: risk of fire.

REFUELLING
Petrol engines:only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95.
Diesel engines:only refuel with diesel fuel conforming to the European specification EN590.
The use of other products or mixtures may irreparably damage the engine with invalidation of the warranty
due to the damage caused.
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IGNITION SWITCH
The key can be turned to 3 different positions:
❒STOP: engine off, key can be removed, steering column locked.
Certain electrical devices (e.g.: sound system, power windows…) can
work.
❒MAR: driving position. All electrical devices are powered.
❒AVV: engine starting (unstable position).
The ignition switch is fitted with a safety mechanism that, in the event the
engine is not started, turns back the ignition key to STOP before
repeating the starting operation.
STEERING COLUMN LOCK
Engaging
When the key is to STOP remove the key and turn the steering wheel
until it locks.
Disengaging
Rock the steering wheel slightly as you turn the ignition key to MAR.
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Never remove the ignition key while the car is moving. The steering wheel would
automatically lock as soon as you try to turn it. This also applies when the car is
being towed.WARNING
WARNINGWhen getting out of the car, always remove the key to prevent any occupants from
accidentally activating the controls. Remember to engage the handbrake. If the car is
parked on uphill slope to engage the first gear. If the car is facing downhill, engage
the reverse gear. Never leave unsupervised children in the car.
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If the ignition device is tampered with (e.g.: attempted theft), have it checked over
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DOOR MIRRORS
Manual adjustment
Use knob (A) to adjust the mirror
Electric adjustment
This operation can be only performed with ignition key to MAR.
Proceed as follows:
❒use switch (B) to select the mirror required (left or right);
❒to adjust the mirror move the switch (C) in the four directions.
Adjust mirrors with car stationary and handbrake on.
Mirror defrosting, where provided, starts automatically when switching
the heated rear window on.
Folding
When required (for example when the mirror causes difficulty in narrow
spaces) it is possible to fold mirrors moving them from position (1) to
position (2).
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When driving the mirrors shall always be in position (1).
As the driver’s door mirror is curved, it may slightly alter
the perception of distance.
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DOOR POCKETS
Each door has a pocket/oddment compartment.
GLASS/CAN HOLDER
The central console houses the glass/can holders in front of the
handbrake.
CARGO BOX (where provided)
It is made up of a special preformed element, which is placed in the boot
for cars with non sliding rear seat and can be used to house objects; this
element provides load plane uniform level with depressed seat back.
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MAGNETIC CARD/TICKET SLOTS
The slots for holding magnetic cards and tickets (phone card, toll slips,
etc.) can be found on the central tunnel unit.
ROOF SHELF
This shelf was designed to facilitate quick storage of light objects (e.g.:
documents, road map, etc.).
IMPORTANT Do not put heavy objects on the shelf and do not lean on
it.
The shelf is an alternative to the sunroof.
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REAR CD COMPARTMENT WITH
GLASS/CAN HOLDER
On the central console, behind the handbrake, there is a CD
compartment with glass/can holder.

SMOKER’S KIT (where provided)
Cigar lighter
It is located on the central console, at the side of the handbrake lever.
With the ignition key at MAR, press the button; after about 15 seconds
the button will return to its initial position and ready for use.
IMPORTANT Always check that the cigar lighter has turned off.
Ashtray
It consists of a removable plastic container with spring opening which can
be positioned in the glass/can holder located on the central console.
IMPORTANT Do not use the ashtray as waste paper basket: it might set
on fire in contact with cigarette stubs.
SUN VISORS
These are positioned to the sides of the rear-view mirror. They can
swing to the sides and up or down.
According to versions, the back of the sun visor can be fitted with a
courtesy mirror. Open the sliding wing (A) (where provided), to use the
mirror.
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WARNINGThe cigar lighter gets very hot. Be careful how you handle it and make sure it is not
used by children: danger of fire or burns.
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ENGINE STARTING
The car is fitted with an electronic engine lock device.
If the engine fails to start, see paragraph “Fiat CODE
system” in section “Dashboard and controls”.
The engine may be noisier than usual during the first
seconds of operation, especially after it has not been
used for a while. This characteristic feature of the
hydraulic tappet system does not compromise
functionality or reliability. The system devised for the
Fiat Idea was designed to limit maintenance
interventions.STARTING PROCEDURE FOR PETROL
VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
❒Ensure that the handbrake is up;
❒Put the gear lever into neutral;
❒Press the clutch pedal down to the floor without
touching the accelerator;
❒Turn the ignition key to AVV and let it go the
moment the engine starts.
If the engine does not start at the first attempt, return
the ignition key to STOP before repeating starting.
If, when the ignition key is on MAR, warning light
Y
remains lit together with warning light U, turn the
key to STOP and then back to MAR; if the warning
light remains on, try with the other keys provided with
the car.
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We recommend that during the initial period you do not drive to full vehicle performance (e.g.:
excessive acceleration, long journeys at top speed, sharp braking, etc.).
When the engine is switched off never leave the ignition key in the MAR position to prevent
pointless current absorption from draining the battery.
WARNINGRunning the engine in confined areas is extremely dangerous. The engine consumes
oxygen and produces carbon monoxide which is a highly toxic and lethal gas.

If you are still unable to start the engine, perform the
emergency start-up procedure (see “Emergency start-
up” in section “In an emergency”) and contact Fiat
Dealership.
IMPORTANT Never leave the ignition key at MAR
when the engine is off.
STARTING PROCEDURE FOR MULTIJET
VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
❒Ensure that the handbrake is up;
❒Put the gear lever into neutral;
❒Turn the ignition key to MAR: the warning lights
m, Uand Ywill light up on the instrument
panel;
❒Wait for the warning lights
Yand m. The
hotter the engine is, the quicker this will happen;
❒Press the clutch pedal down to the floor without
touching the accelerator;❒Turn the ignition key to AVV as soon as warning
light
mgoes out. If you wait too long you will
lose the benefit of the work done by the glow
plugs. Release the key as soon as the engine starts.
IMPORTANT With cold engine, the accelerator pedal
shall be completely released while turning the ignition
key to AVV.
If the engine does not start at the first attempt, return
the ignition key to STOP before repeating starting.
If, when the ignition key is on MAR, warning light Y
remains lit, turn the key to STOP and then back to
MAR; if the warning light remains on, try with the
other keys provided with the car.
If you still cannot start the engine, contact Fiat
Dealership.
IMPORTANT Never leave the ignition key at MAR
when the engine is off.
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The warning light mwill flash for 60 seconds at start-up or during prolonged cranking to signal a
fault in the glow plug heating system. You can use the car as usual if the engine starts but you should
contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.