2007 FIAT IDEA tailgate

MAIN KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL
The metal insert (A) of the key is grip-retractable.
The key operates:
❒the ignition switch;
❒driver’s door lock;
❒passenger side airbag deactivation switch;
❒the dead lock device (where provided).
❒cut-in of door lock device (D) when the electric system is failing (e.g.
run-down battery);
❒cut-in of child lock safety device (E) on rear doors.
Button (B) opens the metal insert (A).
To refit the metal insert (A) into the key grip:
– keep button (B) pressed
– move the metal insert (A)
– release button (B) and then turn the metal insert (A) until hearing the
click as it locks into place.
Button
Ëunlocks the doors, the tailgate and the fuel cap.
Button
Álocks the doors, the tailgate and the fuel cap.
Button
Runlocks the boot.
Led (C) (where required) comes on when sending the control to the
receiver.
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WARNINGButton (B) should only be pressed when the key is away from the body, in
particular from the eyes and from objects that can be spoilt (e.g. clothes). Make
sure the key can never be touched by others, especially children, who may
inadvertently press the button.
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IMPORTANT The remote control system frequency can be disturbed by
significant radio transmissions outside the car (e.g: mobile phones, HAM
radio systems, etc.) that could cause remote control malfunctioning.
Opening the doors and the tailgate
Pressing and keeping the pushbutton pressed
Ë: for a short time: remote
unlocking of doors, boot lid, unlocking of fuel lid, timed switching on of
inner roof lamp and double blinking.
Doors will be unlocked automatically if the fuel inertial cut-off switch
comes into operation.
Use the “Set-up menu” of the reconfigurable multifunction display (see
the relevant paragraph in section “Dashboard and controls”) to set the
system so that when pressing button
Ëonly the driver’s door will open.
IMPORTANT The remote control system frequency can be disturbed by
significant radio transmissions outside the car (e.g: mobile phones, HAM
radio systems, etc.) that could cause remote control malfunctioning.
Closing the doors and the tailgate
Pressing and keeping the pushbutton pressed
Á: ffor a short time: remote
locking of doors, boot lid, locking of fuel lid, switching off of inner roof
lamp and single blinking.
Press the button twice quickly to activate the dead lock device (see
paragraph “Dead lock device”) (where provided).
Deterrence led
When locking the doors, the led on button (A) switches on for about 3 seconds and than starts flashing (deterrence
function). Once doors are locked, if one or more doors or the tailgate are not closed correctly, the led and
direction indicators will start flashing quickly.
IMPORTANT The remote control system frequency can be disturbed by significant radio transmissions outside the
car (e.g: mobile phones, HAM radio systems, etc.) that could cause remote control malfunctioning.
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Opening the tailgate from the outside
The tailgate can be opened from the outside by pressing and keeping
pressed the remote control button
R. Tailgate opening will obtain
double direction indicators flashing; tailgate closing is indicated by one
flashing.
IMPORTANT The remote control system frequency can be disturbed by
significant radio transmissions outside the car (e.g: mobile phones, HAM
radio systems, etc.) that could cause remote control malfunctioning.
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Locking doors from the inside
With doors closed, press button (A) or (B) set in the middle of the
dashboard to respectively lock or unlock doors.
IMPORTANT Door locking from inside will not cut-in if one door is not
prefectly closed or there is a system failure.
If the cause of the failure is removed, the device will start working
properly.
If the inside locking button is pressed accidentally, when getting out of the car only the doors used
will unlock whereas the tailgate will stay locked.To realign the system, press the lock / unlock
button again.

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BOOT
The boot tailgate (when unlocked) can be opened only from the outside
through the electric opening handle set above the number plate holder.
If doors are unlocked the boot can be opened at any time.
Through the set-up menu of the cluster display (see “Reconfigurable
multifunction display” in the present chapter) it is possible to activate the
“Independent boot unlocking”: in this way the boot is not unlocked
together with the doors; to open it press button
Ron the remote
control.
The tailgate opening is indicated by double flashing of direction indicators.F0H0104m
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REAR MANUAL WINDOW CONTROLS
(where fitted)
Operate the handle to open or to close the window.
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TAILGATE CLOSING
First lower the tailgate using the appropriate handles, as shown in the
figure, and then push the tailgate until it clicks into place.
IMPORTANT If option “Independent boot” is on, before closing the boot
check whether you have with you the ignition key since the boot will be
locked automatically.
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The addition of objects (speakers, spoilers, etc.) on the rear shelf or boot lid, except those
envisaged by the manufacturer, may prevent the gas filled struts at the sides of the boot from
working properly.
WARNING
WARNINGWhen using the boot, make sure the loads do not exceed the permitted weight (see
“Technical specifications” chapter). Also make sure the items in the boot are
arranged properly to prevent them being thrown forwards and injuring passengers
should you brake sharply.
Never travel with objects on the rear shelf to prevent them being thrown forwards
and injuring passengers in case of accident or sharp braking.

EMERGENCY OPENING OF TAILGATE
To succeed in opening the tailgate from the inside, should the car battery
be flat, or because of a defect of the electric lock of the tailgate, proceed
as follows (refer to “Extending the boot” in this section):
❒remove the rear head restraints;
❒tilt seat backrests to "table" configuration;
❒tilt cushion / backrest completely.
❒operate lever (B), to obtain tailgate mechanical release, operating
from the inside of the boot.
REMOVING THE REAR PARCEL SHELF
To remove the rear parcel shelf in order to extend the boot, proceed as
follows:
❒Front parcel shelf: release and turn the parcel shelf from its seat and
release the two pins from the side seats.
❒Rear parcel shelf: release the two pins from the side seats
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REAR LIGHT UNITS
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒turn the fastener (A) counter-clockwise (for the left lid) or clockwise
(for the right lid) and remove the cover;
❒disconnect the electrical connector (C);
❒slacken the two fastening nuts (B);
❒to remove the headlight, pull it in perpendicular direction using the
handle on the headlight;
❒press the bulb holder tabs and remove it from its housing;
❒remove bulbs (D) - (E) - (F) - (G) lightly pushing them and turning
them counter-clockwise;
❒refit the bulb holder and make sure the two tabs are fastened and
then connect the electrical connector (C); drive in the two fastening
nuts (B); refit the cover checking that the tabs are fitted in their seat
and turning the fastener (A) counter-clockwise (for the left lid) or
clockwise (for the right lid) to hook it.
In the event of a failure (burnt-out bulbs) on taillights, brake lights will
switch on dimmed automatically in order to guarantee temporary lighting
at the back of the car.
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The bulbs are arranged inside the light unit as follows:
D: sidelights / STOP
E: direction indicators
F: reversing light
G: rear fog lights
ADDITIONAL BRAKING LIGHT (THIRD STOP)
To change the bulbs, proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒slacken the two fastening screws (A);
❒press the catch (B) and remove the bulb holder;
❒remove the snap-fitted bulbs and change them;
❒insert the bulb holder making sure the catch (B) clicks into place;
drive in the two fastening screws (A).
IMPORTANT Where provided, on versions with dark windows, replace
the whole light unit since it is sealed.
Number plate light
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒work in the point shown by the arrow and remove the transparent (A);
❒change the bulb(B) releasing it from the side contacts and making sure
the new bulb is correctly fastened between the contacts;
❒refit the transparent.
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