2007 FIAT IDEA instrument cluster

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INSTRUMENT PANEL, DISPLAY AND BUTTON LIGHTING ADJUSTMENT
(LIGHT RHEOSTAT)
With this function it is possible to adjust the lighting (dimming/brightening) of the instrument cluster and two-zone
climate control display (where provided).
To adjust proceed as follows:
See “Initial check”
and “Access to
menu screen”
– +– +
Automatic return to standard screen
after few seconds or by
pressing button
Q
Previously
displayed
screen, e.g.:Use buttons +/– to carry out required
light adjustment.
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Q= Press “MODE” button for less than two seconds
R= Press “MODE” button for over two seconds

EXTERNAL LIGHTS
The left-hand stalk controls the external lights and the direction
indicators.
The external lights can only be switched on when the ignition key is at
MAR.
LIGHTS SWITCHED OFF
Turn the knurled ring to
å.
SIDELIGHTS
Turn the knurled ring to 6.
The warning light 3on the instrument cluster will come on.
DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS
Turn the knurled ring to 2.
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MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
When the knurled ring is at 2pull the lever towards the steering wheel
(stable position).
The warning light 1on the instrument cluster will come on.
Pulling the lever towards the steering wheel again, the main beams are
turned off (and the dipped beams on).
FLASHING THE HEADLIGHTS
Pull the lever towards the steering wheel (unstable position) regardless of
the position of the knurled ring.
IMPORTANT Check on the display that stable position is not engaged.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Move the stalk:
❒up (stable position 1): to engage the right-hand direction indicator;
❒down (stable position 2): to engage the left-hand direction indicator.
Warning light For Dwill come on flashing on the instrument cluster.
Indicators are switched off automatically when the steering wheel is
straightened.
If you want the indicator to flash briefly to show that you are about to
change lane, move the stalk up or down without clicking into position
(unstable position). When released the stalk will return to its home
position.
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CRUISE CONTROL (where provided)
It is a device able to support the driver, with electronic control, which
allows driving at speed over 30 km/h on long and straight dry roads (e.g.:
motorways), at a desired speed, without pressing the accelerator pedal.
Therefore it is not suggested to use this device on extra-urban roads
with traffic. Do not use it in town.
DEVICE ENGAGEMENT
Turn knurled ring (A) to ON.
The device may only be engaged in the 4th or 5th gear. Travelling
downhill with the device engaged, the car speed may increase more than
the memorised one.
When the device is activated, the warning light
Üon the instrument
cluster turns on together with the message (where provided) on the
reconfigurable multifunction display.
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MANUALLY DEACTIVATING PASSENGER’S
AIR BAG (Front and Side bag) (where required)
Should it be absolutely necessary to carry a child on the front seat, the
passenger’s air bag on the car can be deactivated.
Deactivation/activation takes place with ignition key at STOP and
operating it in the special key switch on the right-hand side of the
dashboard.
IMPORTANT Operate the switch only when the engine is not running
and the ignition key is removed.
The key-operated switch has two positions:
❒passenger’s air bag (Front and Side bag) activated (ON position P):
warning light Fon instrument cluster off; it is absolutely prohibited
to carry a child on the front seat.
❒passenger’s front air bag (Front and Side bag) deactivated (OFF
position F): warning light Fon instrument cluster on; it is
possible to carry a child protected by special restraint system on the
front seat.
The warning light Fon the cluster stays on permanently until the
passenger’s air bag is reactivated (Front and Side bag).
The key can be removed when in both positions.
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