2007 FIAT IDEA parking brake

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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FAILURE WARNINGS
See the “Warning lights and messages” chapter.
OPERATION WITH TRAILER
The system is preset for deactivating automatically
when the trailer electric cable plug is fitted into the car
tow hook socket.
Sensors are reactivated when removing the trailer
cable plug.GENERAL WARNINGS
❒When parking, take the utmost care to obstacles
set above or under the sensors.
❒Objects set close to car rear part, under certain
circumstances are not detected and could
therefore cause damages to the car.
❒Indications sent by the sensor can be altered by
dirt, snow or ice deposited on the sensors or by
ultrasound systems (e.g.: truck pneumatic brakes or
pneumatic hammers) set nearby the car.
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For proper operation, the parking sensors set on the bumpers shall be clean from mud, dirt, snow or
ice. When cleaning the sensors, take the utmost care to prevent their damaging; do not use therefore
dry or rough clothes. Sensors shall be washed with clean water and car detergent, if required. In wash-
ing stations, clean sensors quickly keeping the vapour jet/high pressure washing nozzles at 10 cm at least from
the sensors.
WARNINGParking manoeuvres however are always under the driver’s responsibility that shall
always check the absence of people, animals or objects in the manoeuvre space.
This system is just a help for the driver but he shall never reduce important during
dangerous manoeuvres even if performed at low speed.

PARKING
Proceed as follows:
❒stop the engine and engage the handbrake;
❒engage a gear (on a slope, engage first gear if the car is faced uphill or
reverse if it is faced downhill) and leave the wheels steered.
Block the wheels with a wedge or a stone if the car is parked on a steep
slope. Avoid leaving the car parked with a wheel on the sidewalk or
steered against the kerb. Do not leave the ignition key at MAR to
prevent draining the battery. Always remove the key when you leave
the car.
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HANDBRAKE
The handbrake lever is located between the two front seats.
Pull the handbrake lever upwards until the car cannot be moved.
Four or five clicks are generally enough when the car is on level ground while nine or ten may be required if the car
is on a steep slope or laden.
IMPORTANT If this is not the case, contact Fiat Dealership to have the handbrake adjusted.
When the handbrake lever is pulled up and the ignition key is at MAR the panel warning light xwill come on.
To release the handbrake:
❒slightly lift the handbrake and press release button (A);
❒keep button (A) pressed in and lower the lever. Warning light xwill go out.
Press the brake pedal when carrying out this operation to prevent the car from moving accidentally.
IMPORTANT If the handbrake lever tends to approach the end of stroke (slot on central console), contact Fiat
Dealership to have the handbrake adjusted.
WARNINGNever leave children unattended in the car. Always remove the ignition key when
leaving the car and take it out with you.
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W W
A A
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N N
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G G
L L
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H H
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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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Warning
light on dialMessage on reconfigurable
multifunction displayMessage on
multifunction display
SIDELIGHTS AND LOW BEAMS
The warning light on the dial turns on when
sidelights, parking lights or low beams are turned
on. The warning light on the dial will also turn on
when the daylight sensor (where provided) turns
the lights on3
green
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amberBRAKE PAD WEAR (where provided)
The warning light on the dial turns on if the front
brake pads are worn; in this case have them
changed as soon as possible.
On certain versions the dedicated message is
displayed.

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FUSE SUMMARY TABLE
Control box on dashboard
USERFUSE AMPERE
Right-hand dipped beam headlightF12 15
Left-hand dipped beam headlight / headlight aiming device F13 15
Reversing lights / engine compartment control box relay coils / body computer F31 7.5
+30 Driver’s / passenger’s door control units (*)F32 15
Left rear power windowF33 20
Right rear power windowF34 20
+15 Cruise control, signal from switch on brake pedal for control units (*) F35 7.5
+30 Presetting for trailer control unit, rear locks front locks with single door control unit (*) F36 20
+15 Third brake light, instrument panel, brake lights (*) F37 10
Boot unlockingF38 15
+30 EOBD diagnostic socket, sound system, navigator, tyre pressure control unit (*)F39 10
Rear heated screenF40 30
Heated door electric mirrorsF41 7.5
+15 ABS / ESP control unit (*)F42 7.5
Windscreen wiper/washerF43 30
Cigar lighter / current socket on tunnelF44 20
Heated seatsF45 15
Boot current socketF46 20
Driver’s door control unit power supply (power window, lock) F47 20
Passenger’s door control unit power supply (power window, lock) F48 20
+15 utilities (left and central dashboard control lights, electric mirrors, heated seat control
lighting,presetting for radiotelephone, navigator, rain / daylight sensors, parking sensor control unit,
sunroof control lighting) (*)F49 7.5
Airbag control unitF50 7.5
+15 Tyre pressure control unit, ECO / Sport control (*) F51 7.5
Rear screen wiper/washerF52 15
+30 Direction indicators, hazard lights, instrument panel (*) F53 10
(*) +30 = battery directive positive terminal (not under key)
+15 = positive terminal under key

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1.216V - 1.48V (◊) - 1.416V- 1.3 Multijet 70 HP
Disc, self-ventilating (257 mm x 22mm)
Drum type (203 mm)
Controlled by hand lever, working
on rear brakes
SUSPENSIONS
Front
Rear1.2
16V - 1.48V (◊) - 1.416V- 1.3 Multijet - 1.9 Multijet
Mc Pherson independent wheels
Interconnected wheels with twisting axle
STEERING
Type
Minimum steering
cycle m
(◊) Engine model provided for certain versions/markets only1.2
16V - 1.48V (◊) - 1.416V- 1.3 Multijet - 1.9 Multijet
Rack and pinion with electric power steering
10.0
1.3 Multijet 90 HP - 1.9 Multijet
Disc, self-ventilating (284 mm x 22mm)
Drum type (228 mm)
Controlled by hand lever, working
on rear brakes
BRAKES
Service brakes:– front
– rear
Parking brake
IMPORTANT Water, ice and antifreeze salt on roads may deposit on the brake discs thus reducing braking efficiency at first braking.