2009 FIAT IDEA ignition

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If necessary, (e.g. when overtaking), the
system will shift down a gear or more to
provide the power and torque required
by the vehicle for the acceleration re-
quested by the driver (this all takes place
in automatic mode irrespective of whether
the ECOfunction is activated or not). Automatic operation
(AUTO - ECO)
The ECOfunction can be only activated
only with the automatic logic on.
The ECOfunction is switched on by
pressing button E-fig. 3located on the
trim next to the gear control lever. After
this function has been activated, the re-
configurable multifunction display will
show the gear engaged and the AUTO
and E-fig. 5.
With the ECOfunction activated, the sys-
tem selects the most suitable gear de-
pending on the vehicle speed, engine rpm
and intensity with which the accelerator
pedal is pressed taking containing fuel con-
sumption as the objective into account.
INFORMATION
IN DISPLAY
When the ignition key is turned to the
MARposition, after about 1 second, the
reconfigurable multifunction display will
show the gear engaged and the last mode
used (AUTOor MANUAL):
N= neutral;
1= first gear;
2= second gear;
3= third gear;
4= fourth gear;
5= fifth gear;
R= reverse.
fig. 5F0H1244g
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If theECOfunction is used, the display
will show the letter E(Economy) next to
the gear engaged fig. 5.
IMPORTANT If 10 seconds elapse with
the ignition key in the MARposition and
the display does not show the gear en-
gaged, turn the key to the STOPposi-
tion, wait for the display to go out and
then repeat the manoeuvre. If the fault
persists, contact a Fiat Dealership.STARTING THE ENGINE
The system allows the engine to be start-
ed both with a gear engaged and with the
gearbox in neutral (N); the brake pedal
must be pressed first though. It is advis-
able to place the gear lever in neutral (N)
before starting the engine.
After start-up:
❒the gearbox automatically engages neu-
tral (N)
❒the lever A-fig. 1remains in the same
position as prior to switching off the en-
gine
❒the reconfigurable multifunction display
shows the letter (N) and, when the
brake pedal is released, a buzzer signals
any inconsistency between the position
of the lever and the gear engaged
❒the following gears can be engaged 1st,
2ndor reverse (R).
IMPORTANT If there is a starting request
with the gearbox in a position other than
Nand without the brake pedal pressed,
the reconfigurable multifunction display
will show a dedicated message (see
“Warning lights and messages” paragraph).
In this case, repeat the starting manoeu-
vre by pressing by brake pedal. IMPORTANT When the driver’s door is
opened, the system activates the hy-
draulics so that they are prepared for the
subsequent starting of the engine.
IMPORTANT If start-up is requested with
the gearbox faulty, run the “Delayed start-
up” procedure (see associated messages):
if the ignition key is turned to the AVVpo-
sition for at least 7 seconds with the brake
pressed, the engine will be started. The sys-
tem will remain in a recovery situation
(highest permitted gear 3rd, Automatic
mode not available). If the engine does not
start, contact a Fiat Dealership.
fig. 6F0H1243g
If the engine fails to start
with a gear engaged, the po-
tentially dangerous situtation due to
the fact that the gearbox is auto-
matically placed in neutral will be sig-
nalled by a buzzer.
WARNING
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DRIVING OFF IN THE CAR
Driving off in the car is permitted in both
1
stgear and 2ndgear (advisable on road sur-
faces with poor grip) and also in reverse
gear (R).
To engage 1
stgear
❒press the brake pedal;
❒with the lever in (N) or (R), move the
lever to the middle position;
❒with the lever already in the middle,
move the lever towards + fig. 1;
❒release the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal (fully depressing the
pedal quickly to the end of travel posi-
tion and switching off the ASR, if fitted,
with a “lively” departure).When setting off on a medium-steep in-
cline, it is advisable to use the handbrake.
To engage 2
ndgear
❒press the brake pedal;
❒with the lever in (N) or (R) move the
lever to the middle position or to-
wards + fig. 1;
❒with the lever already in the middle,
move the lever twice towards + fig.
1;
❒release the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal.
To engage reverse (R)
❒press the brake pedal (car completely
stationary);
IMPORTANT If the vehicle is moving, the
request is accepted and carried out if the
vehicle speed is less than 3 km/h within 1.5
seconds of the request: if the request is
not implemented, the system will maintain
the gear engaged or, if the speed of the car
goes below 10 km/h, it will place the gear-
box in neutral (N) and the manoeuvre will
have to be repeated.
❒place the lever in (R);
❒release the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal.BUZZER WARNINGS
For safety reasons, there is a buzzer warn-
ing when parking the vehicle with the gear-
box in neutral (N) (the warning is heard
when the ignition key is turned to the
STOPposition).
With the vehicle stationary, the engine
started and (1), (2) or (R) engaged, the
system activates the buzzer and automat-
ically places the gearbox in neutral (N)
when:
❒the accelerator and/or the brake ped-
al are not operated for at least 3 min-
utes;
❒the brake pedal is pressed for longer
than 10 minutes;
❒the driver’s door is opened and the ac-
celerator pedal or the brake pedal are
not operated for at least 1.5 seconds;
❒a fault is detected in the gearbox.
fig. 7F0H0733m
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PARKING THE CAR
To park safely it is vital to engage 1st gear
or reverse (R), with your foot on the
brake pedal and, if the road is on a gradi-
ent, to operate the handbrake; it is also vi-
tal to wait for the display of the gear en-
gaged to disappear from the reconfig-
urable multifunction display before re-
leasing the brake pedal.
IMPORTANT NEVERleave the car with
the gearbox in neutral (N).GENERAL WARNINGS
❒With the car stationary and a gear en-
gaged, always keep the brake pedal
pressed until you decide to set off, then
release the brake and accelerate gently;
❒during prolonged stops with the engine
running, it is advisable to keep the gear-
box in neutral (N);
❒in order to safeguard the efficiency of
the clutch, do not use the accelerator
to keep the car stationary (e.g. when
stopped on an incline); if the clutch
overheats it could damage it, use the
brake pedal and only use the accelera-
tor pedal when you decide to set off;
❒only use second gear when you need
greater control at take off for ma-
noeuvres on surfaces with poor grip;
❒if, with reverse gear (R) engaged, you
need to engage first gear or vice ver-
sa, only do this when the car is com-
pletely stationary and with the brake
pedal pressed;
❒although it is strongly discouraged, if
you are going downhill and for un-
known reasons you let the car move
forward with the gearbox in neutral
(N), when there is a request to engage
a gear the system will automatically en-
gage the best gear in relation to the
speed of the actual to allow the correct
transmission of the drive torque to the
wheels;
❒when necessary, with the engine
switched off it is possible to engage 1st
gear or reverse (R) with the ignition in
the MARposition and the brake
pressed. In this case, gear shifts must be
made allowing at least 5 minutes to
elapse between one gear shift and the
next to safeguard the operation of the
hydraulic system and the pump in par-
ticular;
❒fully depressing the accelerator pedal
quickly and turning the ASR button in
the dashboard, if present, off, activates
a “lively” departure;
❒for departures on a hill, accelerating
gently but fully straight after having re-
leased the handbrake or the brake ped-
al allows the engine to greatly increase
the number of revs and tackle the
steepest gradients with more torque at
the wheels.
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WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES REDUCE GEAR CHANGES
This message appears in the multifunction
display to indicate that the driver is using
the gearbox incorrectly.
Incorrect use (by the driver) could auto-
matically activate a procedure for pro-
tecting the system.MANUAL MODE
NOT AVAILABLE
This message is shown in the multifunc-
tion display when, with the engine on, it is
not possible to select the MANUAL
mode. DUALOGIC GEARBOX
FAILURE (red)
This warning light comes on
when the ignition key is turned to
MAR, but it should go off after a few sec-
onds.
The warning light in the panel comes on
flashing (together with a message in the
multifunction display and a buzzer) to in-
dicate that the gearbox is faulty.
t
If the gearbox is faulty, con-
tact a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible to have the
system checked.
If the message continues to be
shown in the display, contact
a Fiat Dealership.
If the message continues to be
shown in the display, contact
a Fiat Dealership.
AUTOMATIC MODE
NOT AVAILABLE
This message is shown in the multifunc-
tion display when, with the engine on, it is
not possible to select the AUTOmode.
If the message continues to be
shown in the display, contact
a Fiat Dealership.
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CLUTCH OVERHEATING -
SEE MANUAL
This message appears in the multifunction
display together with a buzzer when the
clutch overheats.
In this situation, limit take-off and gear
shifts or, if necessary, park (turning off the
engine) until optimum conditions are re-
store.PRESS BRAKE PEDAL
This message is shown in the display to-
gether with a buzzer during an attempt at
starting when the brake pedal is not
pressed.
PRESS BRAKE PEDAL -DELAYED
START-UP
The display shows these messages alter-
nately and in sequence together with an
warning buzzer when the system does not
recognize the brake pedal to be opera-
tional during a starting attempt. In this
condition, keep the ignition key in the
AVVposition for at least 7 seconds with
the brake pressed: the engine will start.
The system will be in recovery mode
(maximum permitted gear: 3
a)IMPORTANT If start-up is requested with
the gearbox faulty, run the “Delayed start-
up” procedure (see associated messages):
if the ignition key is turned to the AVVpo-
sition for at least 7 seconds with the brake
pressed, the engine will be started. The sys-
tem will remain in a recovery situation
(highest permitted gear 3rd, Automatic
mode not available). If the engine does not
start, contact a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT The messages are only dis-
played if starting takes place with a gear
other than neutral (N) engaged.
If the message continues to be
shown in the display, contact
a Fiat Dealership.
In order to safeguard the effi-
ciency of the clutch, do not
use the accelerator to keep
the car still (for example:
stopped on a hill); the clutch could
overheat and be damaged; use the
brake pedal and only operate the ac-
celerator pedal when you decide to set
off.
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TOWING THE CAR
Make sure that the gearbox is in neutral
(N) (checking that the car moves off) and
proceed in the same way as for towing a
normal car with a manual gearbox (see de-
scription in Owner Handbook).
If the gearbox cannot be placed in neutral,
do not tow the vehicle and contact a Fi-
at Dealership.
FUSE REPLACEMENT
For the location of the fuses, see the illustrations in the “Fuse replacement” paragraph
in the “In an emergency” chapter in the Owner Handbook.
FUSE AMPERE
Dualogic gearbox control unit F18 15
Dualogic gearbox oil pump P01 30
Dualogic gearbox control unit power supply (+ignition) F16 7.5
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