2007 FIAT IDEA refuelling

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
Yand
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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AT THE FILLING STATION
PETROL ENGINES
Use only unleaded petrol.
To prevent errors, the diameter of the fuel tank filler
is too small to introduce a lead petrol pump filler. Use
petrol with a rated octane number (R.O.N.) not lower
than 95.
IMPORTANT An inefficient catalyst leads to harmful
exhaust emissions, thus contributing to air pollution.
IMPORTANT Never use leaded petrol, even in small
amount or in an emergency, as this would damage the
catalyst beyond repair.
MULTIJET ENGINES
Operation at low temperatures
If the outside temperature is very low, the diesel
thickens due to the formation of paraffin and could
cause the malfunctioning of the fuel system.In order to avoid these problems, different types of
diesel are distributed according to the season: summer
type, winter type and arctic type (cold, mountain
areas). If refuelling with diesel fuel not suitable for the
current temperature, mix diesel fuel with TUTELA
DIESEL ART additive in the proportions stated on the
can, putting first the antifreeze in the tank and then the
diesel fuel.
If driving or parking the vehicle for a long period in
cold areas/mountains, refuel with the diesel fuel
available at local filling stations.
In this situation you are also recommended to have in
the tank an amount of fuel 50% higher than usable
capacity.
REFUELLING
To guarantee full tank filling, carry out two refuelling
operations after the first click of the fuel delivery gun.
Avoid further topping up operations that could cause
damages to the fuel system.
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SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
The car must only be filled with diesel fuel for motor vehicles, in compliance with European Standard
EN590. The use of other products or mixtures may irreparably damage the engine with invalidation of
the warranty due to the damage caused. In the event of accidentally filling with another type of fuel,
do not start the engine and empty the tank. If the engine has been run even for only a very short time, in addi-
tion to the tank, it is also necessary to drain out the whole fuel circuit.

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CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER
(Multijet versions)
The warning light on the dial turns on (or, on
certain versions, a dedicated message is shown
on the reconfigurable multifunction display)
when there is water in the diesel fuel filter.
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amber
The presence of water in the fuel circuit may cause serious damage to the entire injection system
and cause irregular engine operation. If the warning light con the dial turns on, (or, on certain
versions, a dedicated message is shown on the reconfigurable multifunction display), contact Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible to have the system relieved. If the above indications come on
immediately after refuelling, water has probably been poured into the tank: turn the engine off
immediately and contact Fiat Dealership.
Warning
light on dialMessage on reconfigurable
multifunction displayMessage on
multifunction display

DIESEL FUEL FILTER
(“green filter”)
DRAINING THE CONDENSE (diesel versions)
IMPORTANT The presence of water in the fuel circuit
may cause serious damage to the entire injection
system and cause irregular engine operation. If the
warning light
cturns on (or on certain versions, adedicated message is shown on the reconfigurable
multifunction display) contact a Fiat Dealership as soon
as possible to have the bleeding operation carried out.
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SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
CAR
MAINTENANCE
WARNINGThe presence of water in the fuel circuit may cause serious damage to the entire
injection system and cause irregular engine operation. If the warning light
cturns
on (or on certain versions, a dedicated message is shown on the reconfigurable
multifunction display) contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible to have the
bleeding operation carried out. Should the above indications take place after
refuelling, water has probably been poured into the tank: turn the engine off
immediately and contact a Fiat Dealership.