2009 FIAT IDEA warning

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fig. 17F0H0218m
Replacing the rear window blade
fig. 17
Proceed as follows:
❒lift the cover Aand remove the arm
from the car, loosen the nut Bwhich
fastens it to the rotating pin;
❒position the new arm correct and ti-
ghten the nut;
❒lower the cover.SPRAY NOZZLES
Windscreen washer fig. 18
If the jet of fluid is inadequate, firstly check
that there is fluid in the reservoir: see
“Checking fluid levels” paragraph in this
section).
Then check that the nozzle holes are not
clogged, if necessary using a needle.
The front window nozzle do not need to
be adjusted. The liquid is atomised over
a predetermined area of the windscreen.
fig. 18F0H0219mfig. 19F0H0220m
Rear window washer fig. 19
The rear window nozzle do not need to
be adjusted. The liquid is atomised over
a predetermined area of the rear window.
The nozzle is arranged on the upper part
of the tailgate.

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BODYWORK
PROTECTION FROM
ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS
The main causes of corrosion are the fol-
lowing:
❒atmospheric pollution;
❒salty air and humidity (coastal areas,
or hot humid climates);
❒seasonal environment conditions.
Not to be underestimated is also the abra-
sive action of wind-borne atmospheric du-
st and sand and mud and gravel raised by
other cars.
On your car, Fiat implemented the best
manufacturing technologies to effectively
protect the bodywork against corrosion.
These are the most important:
❒painting products and systems which
give the car particular resistance to
corrosion and abrasion;
❒use of galvanised (or pre-treated) steel
sheets, with high resistance to corro-
sion;
❒spraying of plastic parts with a pro-
tective function in the more exposed
points: under door, inner wing parts,
edges, etc.;
❒boxed parts are designed to prevent
condensation and pooling of water
which can cause corrosion from the
inside.BODY AND UNDERBODY
WARRANTY
Your car is covered by warranty against
perforation due to rust of any original ele-
ment of the structure or body. For the ge-
neral terms of this warranty, refer to your
“FIAT SERVICE” Booklet.
ADVICE FOR PRESERVING THE
BODYWORK
Paint
Paintwork does not only serve an aesthe-
tic purpose, but also protects the un-
derlying sheet metal.
Touch up abrasions and scratches imme-
diately to prevent the formation of rust.
Only use genuine spare paint products for
touch-ups (see “Bodywork paint identifi-
cation plate” in the “Technical Specifica-
tions” section).Normal maintenance of paintwork consi-
sts in washing the vehicle: the frequency
depends on the conditions and environ-
ment where the vehicle is used. For exam-
ple, it is advisable to wash the car more
often in areas with a high environmental
pollution or on roads sprinkled with salt.
To correctly wash the car:
❒remove the aerial from the roof to
prevent damage to it if the car is wa-
shed in an automatic system;
❒wash the body using a low pressure jet
of water;
❒wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy so-
lution over the bodywork, frequently
rinsing with the sponge;
❒rinse well with water and dry with a
jet of air or a chamois leather.
Dry the parts less in sight particularly ca-
refully, such as the door frames and the
headlight frames, where water may sta-
gnate more easily. It is a good idea to lea-
ve the car in the open for a while after wa-
shing it to give time for the water to eva-
porate.
Do not wash the car after it has been
parked in the sun or when the engine is
bonnet is hot: this could take the shine off
the paint.

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Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in
the same way as the rest of the car.
Where possible, do not park under trees;
the resinous substance many species re-
lease give the paint a dull appearance and
increase the possibility of triggering rust
processes.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must be wa-
shed off immediately and thoroughly as the
acid they contain is particularly aggressi-
ve.
Windows
Use specific window cleaner products. Al-
so use clean cloths to avoid scratching the
glass or damaging the transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window in-
side gently with a cloth in the direction
of the filaments to avoid damaging the hea-
ting device.Front headlights
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic sub-
stances (e.g.: petrol) or ketenes (e.g.: ace-
tone) for cleaning front headlight plastic
lens.
Engine compartment
At the end of every winter, wash the en-
gine compartment thoroughly, taking ca-
re not to aim the jet of water directly at
the electronic control units or at the
windscreen wiper motors. Have this ope-
ration performed at a specialised work-
shop.
IMPORTANT Perform this operation on
a cold engine and with the key at STOP.
After the washing operation, make sure
that the various protections (e.g. rubber
caps and guards) have not removed or da-
maged.Detergents pollute the envi-
ronment. The vehicle should
be washed in areas equipped
for collecting and purifying
the liquid used in the washing process.
Never use flammable pro-
ducts, such as petrol ether or
rectified petrol to clean inside the car.
The electrostatic charges which are
generated by rubbing during the clea-
ning operation may cause a fire.
WARNING

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INTERIORS
Periodically check that water is not trap-
ped under the mats (due to water drip-
ping off shoes, umbrellas, etc.) which could
cause oxidisation of the sheet metal.
CLEANING SEATS AND FABRIC
PARTS
Remove dust with a soft brush or a va-
cuum cleaner. It is advisable to use a moi-
st brush on velvet upholstery.
Rub the seats with a sponge moistened
with a solution of water and neutral de-
tergent.
LEATHER SEATS
Remove dry dirt with a moist chamois
leather or cloth without pressing too hard.
Remove stains of liquid or grease with a
dry absorbing cloth. Do not rub. Then wi-
pe with a soft cloth or chamois leather
dipped in water and mild soap.
Use specific products for persistent stains
paying attention to instructions for use.
IMPORTANT Never use alcohol. Make
sure that the products used do not con-
tain alcohol or derivates, even in low con-
centrations. INTERIOR PLASTIC PARTS
It is advisable to clean interior parts with
a moist cloth and a solution of water and
mild soap. Use specific products for clea-
ning plastic, without solvents and specifi-
cally designed to prevent damage to the
appearance and colour of the treated parts
to remove grease and tough stains.
IMPORTANT Never use spirit or petro-
leum to clean the instrument panel tran-
sparent cover or other plastic parts.
Do not keep aerosol cans in
the car: risk of explosion. Ae-
rosol cans must not be exposed to a
temperature exceeding 50°C. When
the vehicle is exposed to sunlight, in-
ner temperature can greatly exceed
this value.
WARNING
The fabric upholstery of your
car is designed to withstand
the normal wear and tear of
your car for a long time. So-
me precautions are however needed.
Avoid prolonged rubbing against
clothing accessories, such as metal
buckles, Velcro strips and the like, whi-
ch by applying a high pressure on the
fabric in a small area could cause the
breakage of some threads and damage
the upholstery.
LEATHER STEERING
WHEEL/GEAR KNOB
These components must be cleaned with
mild soap and water only. Never use spi-
rit and/or alcohol based products. Read
the product label carefully before using
specific products for cleaning the interiors:
make sure the product does not contain
alcohol or alcohol based substances.
If window cleaner accidentally drips onto
the steering wheel or gear lever knob, wi-
pe away immediately and then wash the
concerned area with mild soap and water.
IMPORTANT Be careful when arranging
a steering wheel lock device, where ap-
plicable, to prevent damaging the leather
upholstery by rubbing.

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IDENTIFICATION DATA ................................................. 182
ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS ............. 184
ENGINE ................................................................................. 185
FUEL FEED/IGNITION ....................................................... 187
TRANSMISSION UNIT ...................................................... 187
BRAKES .................................................................................. 188
SUSPENSIONS ..................................................................... 188
STEERING SYSTEM ............................................................. 188
WHEELS ................................................................................. 189
DIMENSIONS ....................................................................... 193
PERFORMANCE .................................................................. 193
WEIGHTS .............................................................................. 194
CAPACITIES ......................................................................... 195
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ............................................ 196
FUEL CONSUMPTION ...................................................... 198
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IDENTIFICATION DATA
We recommend taking note of the iden-
tification codes. The identification data are
printed on labels fig. 1in the following po-
sitions:
1- Model plate
2- Chassis marking.
3- Bodywork paint identification plate.
4- Engine marking.
MODEL PLATE
fig. 2
This plate is fitted to the engine compart-
ment front crossmember and contains the
following data:
B- Type-approval number.
C- Vehicle type code.
D- Chassis number.
E- Maximum vehicle weight fully loaded.F- Maximum vehicle weight fully loaded
with trailer.
G- Maximum vehicle weight on front ax-
le.
H- Maximum vehicle weight on rear ax-
le.
I- Engine Type
L- Bodywork version code.
M- Spare part code.
N- Smoke opacity index (for diesel en-
gines).
fig. 1
4
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CHASSIS MARKING fig. 3
This is printed on the passenger com-
partment floor bed near the front right
seat.
The label can be accessed by lifting the
window in the mat and comprises:
❒vehicle model;
❒chassis number.
fig. 3F0H0227m
fig. 4F0H0228m
BODYWORK PAINT
IDENTIFICATION PLATE fig. 4
This plate is applied to the bonnet and
shows the following data:
A- Paint manufacturer.
B- Colour name.
C- Fiat colour code.
D- Respray and touch up code.
ENGINE MARKING
It is stamped onto the cylinder block (pas-
senger compartment side) and shows the
type and the serial number.

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ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS
Versions
1.2
16V
1.48V (◊)
1.4 16V
1.416V90 CV (◊)
1.3 Multijet 70 CV
1.3 Multijet 90 CV
1.3 Multijet 95 CV
1.6 Multijet
1.6 Multijet 115 CV (◊)
Bodywork code
350 AXD1A 03 (5 seats)
350 AXD1A 03C (4 seats)
350 AXF1A 08N (5 seats)
350 AXF1A 08P (4 seats)
350 AXA1B 07E (5 seats)
350 AXA1B 07F (4 seats)
350 AXE1A 06
350 AXB1A 01N (5 seats)
350 AXB1A 01P (4 seats)
350 AXG1A 09AA (5 seats)
350 AXG1A 09AB (4 seats)
350 AXG1A 09AC (5 seats) (*)
350 AXG1A 09AD (4 seats) (*)
350AXM1A 13 (5 seats) (*)
350 AXH1A 11L (5 seats) (*)
350 AXH1A 11F (4 seats) (*)
350 AXL1A 12l (5 seats) (*)
350 AXL1A 12F (4 seats) (*)
(◊) Engine version for some versions/markets only
(*) DPF versionEngine type code
188A5000
350A1000
843A1000
192B2000
188A9000
199A3000
199B1000
350A2000
350A3000