2008 FIAT IDEA check engine light

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CHECKING FLUID
LEVELS
IMPORTANT When topping up take care
not to confuse the various types of fluids:
they are all incompatible with one anoth-
er and could seriously damage the car.
IMPORTANT Never smoke while work-
ing in the engine compartment: gas and in-
flammable vapours may be present, with
the risk of fire.
F0H0721mfig. 1 - 1.2 16Vand 1.4 16Vversions
F0H0722mfig. 2 - 1.4 8Vversions (where provided)
1 Engine coolant
2 Engine oil
3 Brake fluid
4 Battery
5 Windscreen/rear window/headlight
washer fluid
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ENGINE OIL fig. 5-6-7-8
Checking engine oil
Check the oil level a few minutes (about
5) after the engine has stopped, with the
car parked on level ground.
Check that the level is within the MIN and
MAX marks on the dipstick. The interval
between the MIN and MAX marks cor-
responds to about one litre of oil.Topping up engine oil
If the oil level is near or even below the
MIN mark, add oil through the filler neck,
until reaching the MAX mark. Oil level
shall never exceed the MAX mark.
IMPORTANT If a routine check reveals
that the oil level is above the MAX mark,
contact Fiat Dealership to have the cor-
rect level restored.
IMPORTANT After adding or changing
the oil, let the engine turn over for a few
seconds and wait a few minutes after turn-
ing it off before you check the level.Engine oil consumption
Max engine oil consumption is usually 400
grams every 1000 km.
When the car is new, the engine needs
to run in, therefore the engine oil con-
sumption can only be considered stabilised
after the first 5000 - 6000 km.
fig. 5 - 1.2 16V- 1.4 16V versionsF0H0754mfig. 6 - 1.4 8Vversions
(where provided)F0H0258mfig. 7 - 1.3 Multijet versionsF0H0180m
fig. 8 - 1.6 Multijet versionsF0H0764m
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IMPORTANT The oil consumption de-
pends on driving style and the conditions
under which the car is used.
IMPORTANT Do not add oil with speci-
fications other than that already in the en-
gine.
When the engine is hot, take
care when working inside the
engine compartment to avoid burns.
Remember that when the engine is
hot, the fan may cut in: danger of in-
jury. Scarves, ties and other loose
clothing might be pulled by moving
parts.
WARNING
Used engine oil and filter con-
tain harmful substances for
the environment. Contact Fi-
at Dealership to have the oil
and filter changed.
ENGINE COOLANT FLUID
fig. 9-10
The coolant level shall be checked with
cold engine and shall be included between
the MINand MAXmark on the reser-
voir.
If the level is low, pour slowly a mixture
of 50% distilled water and 50% FL Selenia
PARAFLU UPthrough the filler neck.
A 50-50 mixture of PARAFLU UPand
distilled water gives freeze protection to
–35°C.
When the vehicle is used under particu-
larly harsh climate conditions, we recom-
mend using a 60-40 mixture of
PARAFLU UPand demineralised water.
IMPORTANT Do not remove the reser-
voir cap when the engine is hot: you risk
scalding yourself.
fig. 9 - 1.2 16V, 1.4 8V(where
provided), 1.4 16Vversions
F0H0210m
fig. 10 - 1.3 Multijet and
1.6 Multijet versionsF0H0211m
The cooling system is pres-
surised. If necessary, replace
the cap only with another genuine
one, otherwise system efficiency
could be compromised.
WARNING
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The cooling system uses
PARAFLU UP antifreeze. Do
not add fluid having different speci-
fications from that already existing.
PARAFLU UP cannot be mixed with
other types of fluids. Should other flu-
ids be added, do not start the engine
and contact Fiat Dealership as soon
as possible.
WARNING
fig. 11F0H0212m
WINDSCREEN/REAR
WINDOW/HEADLIGHT
WASHER FLUID
To top up, remove the cap A-fig. 11and
then pour a mixture of water and
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35, in
the following concentrations:
❒30% TUTELA PROFESSIONAL
SC 35and 70% water in summer;
❒50% TUTELA PROFESSIONAL
SC 35and 50% water in winter.
In case of temperatures below –20°C, use
undiluted TUTELA PROFESSIONAL
SC 35.
Check level through the reservoir.
Do not travel with the wind-
screen washer reservoir emp-
ty: the windscreen washer is funda-
mental for improving visibility.
WARNING
Certain commercial addi-
tives for windscreen washers
are inflammable. The engine com-
partment contains hot components
which may set it on fire.
WARNING
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IMPORTANT If the charge level remains
for a long time under 50%, the battery is
damaged by sulphation, reducing its ca-
pacity and starting attitude.
The battery will also be more at risk of
freezing (e.g. already at –10°C).
Refer to the paragraph “Car inactivity” in
“Starting and driving” if the car is left
parked for a long time.
If after buying the car, you want to install
electric accessories which require per-
manent electric supply (alarm, etc.) con-
tact the Fiat Dealership whose qualified
personnel, in addition to suggesting the
most suitable devices beloning to the Fi-
at Lineaccessori line, will evaluate the
overall electric absorption, checking
whether the car’s electric system is capa-
ble of withstanding the load required, or
whether it should be integrated with a
more powerful battery.
Since these devices continue absorbing en-
ergy even when the ignition key is off, they
gradually run down the battery. USEFUL ADVICE FOR
LENGTHENING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and to
lengthen its life, observe the following in-
dications:
❒when you park your car, ensure that
doors, bonnet and flaps are well
closed in order to ensure that no lights
remain on inside the passenger com-
partment;
❒switch off all lights inside the car: the
car is however equipped with a system
which switches all internal lights off au-
tomatically;
❒when the engine is off, do not keep de-
vices running for long periods (e.g.
sound system, hazard lights etc.);
❒before performing any operation on
the electrical system, disconnect the
battery negative terminal cable;
❒screw the terminals of the battery
down hard.Batteries contain substances
that can be very dangerous for
the environment. t is advisable
to have the battery changed
by a Fiat Dealership where it will be
disposed of according to the law.
If the vehicle must remain
unused for a long time at
very low temperatures, remove the
battery and carry it to a warm place,
to avoid freezing.
WARNING
When performing any oper-
ations on the battery or near
it, always protect your eyes with the
special goggles.
WARNING
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Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement ................. 148
– control .................................. 59
Direction indicators ................. 59
– bulb replacement ................. 148
– control .................................. 59
Door pockets ............................. 69
Doors ........................................ 17-134
Emergency device for locking
doors from the outside ...... 17-134
Dualdrive
(electric power steering) ...... 87
EBD (electronic brake force
distributor) ................................. 83
Emergency device for locking
doors from the outside ......... 17
Engine
– fuel feed ................................. 187
– identification code ............... 184
– injection/ignition ................. 187– technical data ....................... 185
Engine coolant gauge................. 19
Engine coolant level ................ 170
Engine oil
– checking level........................ 169
– consumption ......................... 169
– technical specifications ....... 195
EOBD (system) ......................... 84
External lights ............................. 58
Fiat CODE (system) ............... 9
Fix &Go (tyre repair kit) ......... 136
Flashing the headlights ............. 58
Fluids and lubricants ................ 196
Follow me home (device) ....... 59
FPS (fuel cut-off switch) .......... 67
Front fog lights
– bulb replacement ................. 149
– control button ...................... 66Fuel
– consumption ......................... 198
– fuel cut-off switch ................ 67
– level gauge ............................ 19
Fuel cut-off switch ..................... 67
Fuel filler cap............................... 91
Fuses ............................................. 153
Gearbox (use). .......................... 115
Glass/can holders ....................... 69
Handbrake ................................. 114
Hazard lights
– control .................................. 66
Head restraints ......................... 41
Headlights ................................... 82
(electric adjusting device) ..... 82
Heated rear window ............... 44
Heating and ventilation............. 45
Identification data .................... 182
Ignition switch ........................... 18
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