2009 FIAT IDEA ECU

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KEY KIT AND DOOR
LOCKING SYSTEM
CODE CARD
(optional, for versions/market
where provided) fig. 11
The car is delivered the keys and a CODE
card which bears the following informa-
tion:
❒the electronic code A;
❒the mechanical key code Bto be giv-
en to the Fiat Dealership when or-
dering duplicate keys.
IMPORTANT In order to ensure com-
plete efficiency of the electronic devices
inside the keys, they should never be ex-
posed to direct sunlight. OPERATION
Each time the vehicle is started turning the
ignition key to MAR, the Fiat CODE sys-
tem control unit sends a recognition code
to the engine control unit to deactivate
the inhibitor.
The code is sent only if the Fiat CODE
system control unit has recognised the
code transmitted from the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to
STOP, the Fiat CODE system deactivates
the functions of the engine electronic con-
trol unit.
If the code has not been recognised cor-
rectly, the warning light
Yturns on on
the display.
In this case, turn the key to STOPand
then back to MAR; try with the other
keys provided if the problem persists.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if you still can-
not start the engine.
IMPORTANT Each key has its own code
which must be stored by the system ECU.
Contact the Fiat Dealership to have new
keys (up to eight) stored with the code.Warning light
Ycoming on when driving
❒If the warning light Yturns on, this
means that the system is running a self-
test (for example for a voltage drop).
If the fault persists, contact a Fiat Deal-
ership.
The electronic components
inside the key may be dam-
aged if the key is submitted to
sharp knocks.
All the keys and the CODE
card must be handed over to
the new owner when selling
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fig. 33F0H0041mfig. 34F0H0042m
Adjusting backrest inclination
Operate the lever D-fig. 34in the direc-
tion of the arrow, take the backrest to the
required position and then release it.
Lumbar adjustment
(where provided)
To adjust the support between back and
backrest, turn knob C-fig. 34clockwise
to increase the lumbar support or anti-
clockwise to decrease it.
Make sure that the seats are
correctly secured after mak-
ing the adjustments.
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fig. 35F0H0043m
fig. 36F0H0044m
Arranging the passenger seat in
table position
Move the armrest (where provided) to
vertical position.
From the driver’s seat or from the rear
seats, operate the lever A-fig. 36in the
direction of the arrow, fold the backrest
onto the cushion and then release it. In
this position, the backrest fig. 37 may be
used as a table. Armrest adjustment
(where provided) fig. 35
To use the armrest, move it from position
1to position 2.
fig. 37F0H0045m

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Back rest angle adjustment
fig. 42
Operate lever Aor lever Bto adjust the
required backrest portion, take the back-
rest to position and then release.
Adjusting the central
unit from the inside
To move the backrest to the horizontal
position:
❒operate the lever D-fig. 44 (one per
side)
❒fully lower the central backrest
❒release the lever.The cup holder A-fig. 43(where provid-
ed) can be used when the central unit is
all down and the head restraint is removed
(as shown in the figure).
To arrange the central unit back in verti-
cal position, operate lever D-fig. 44again
(one on each side) and realign the unit
with the side backrests and make the safe-
ty clip E.
fig. 42F0H0049mfig. 43F0H0051mfig. 44F0H0050m
Make sure that the seats are
correctly secured after mak-
ing the adjustments.
WARNING
After releasing the adjust-
ment lever, always check
that the seat is locked on the runners
by trying to move it back and forth. If
it is not locked, the seat may move
unexpectedly and make you loose
control of the car.
WARNINGSki compartment fig. 45
Lower the armrest to access the ski com-
partment.
The compartment may be used for trans-
porting long items (e.g. skis). Insert the
item from the boot.
To access the compartment Blower the
central rear backrest A(as shown above)
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For maximum safety, keep
the back of your seat up-
right, lean back into it and make sure
the seat belt fits closely across your
hips.
WARNING
Adjusting the central backrest
from the boot fig. 46
Pull the ribbon F-fig. 44and push for-
ward the upper part of the backrest until
the retainer clicks. Accompany the back-
rest to the horizontal position and release
the ribbon F. Reverse the operation to
reposition the backrest in vertical position
and make sure that the retainer clicks.
Secure heavy loads in the ski
compartment to prevent
them from being hurled forward in
case of crashes or sudden braking.
WARNING
All adjustments must be
made with the car station-
ary.
WARNINGfig. 46F0H0255m
Relax position (passenger’s side)
To arrange the seat in relax position, with
the door open:
❒arrange the passenger’s seat in table
position fig. 48(see “Arranging the
seat in table position” paragraph in this
chapter);
❒push the rear seat forward as far as it
will go;
❒push the passenger’s seat (in table po-
sition) as far back as it will go;
❒remove the rear window shelf (see the
“Removing the rear window shelf”
paragraph in this chapter);
❒recline the rear seat backrest to the
required position fig. 47.Relax position (driver’s side)
Proceed in the same way, this time re-
moving the head restraint from the dri-
ver’s seat (see the “Head restraint” para-
graph in this chapter).
IMPORTANT Refer to the “Expanding
the boot” chapter for moving the seats to
expand the boot.
fig. 47F0H0242m
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SEVERE DANGER If you
need to carry a baby on the
front passenger seat in a
cradle restraint system fa-
cing backwards, the passen-
ger side airbags (front and
side bags, where provided) must be
deactivated using the setup menu.
Check the warning light on the in-
strument panel. Move the passenger
seat as far back as possible to avoid
contact between the child seat and
the dashboard.
WARNING
GROUP 0 and 0+ fig. 10
Babies up to 13 kg must be carried facing
backwards on a cradle seat, which, sup-
porting the head, does not induce stress
on the neck in the event of sharp decele-
ration.
The cradle seat must be withheld by the
seat belts of the car and the child must in
turn be withheld by the seat belts of the
cradle seat.
fig. 10F0H0136m
The figure is indicative for
assembly purposes only. Re-
fer to the instructions supplied with
the child restraint.
WARNING
Some child restraint systems
for weight group 0 and 1 ha-
ve a rear attachment to the car seat
belts and its own seat belts for secu-
ring the child. Due to their weight,
they may be dangerous if incorrectly
mounted (e.g. if fastened to the car
seat belts with a cushion in between).
Follow the assembly instructions ca-
refully.
WARNING
fig. 11F0H0137m
GROUP 1 fig. 11
Starting from 9 kg to 18 kg in weight, chil-
dren may be carried facing forwards, with
seat fitted with front cushion, through
which the car seat belt restrains both child
and seat.
Some child restraint systems
for weight group 0 and 1 ha-
ve a rear attachment to the car seat
belts and its own seat belts for secu-
ring the child. Due to their weight,
they may be dangerous if incorrectly
mounted (e.g. if fastened to the car
seat belts with a cushion in between).
Follow the assembly instructions ca-
refully.
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fig. 12F0H0138m
GROUP 2 fig. 12
Children from 15 to 25 kg may use the car
seat belts directly. The child seat is only
needed to position the child correctly with
respect to the belts so that the diagonal
section crosses the child’s chest and ne-
ver the neck and is snug on the hips not
the abdomen.
Some child restraint systems
for weight group 0 and 1 ha-
ve a rear attachment to the car seat
belts and its own seat belts for secu-
ring the child. Due to their weight,
they may be dangerous if incorrectly
mounted (e.g. if fastened to the car
seat belts with a cushion in between).
Follow the assembly instructions ca-
refully.
WARNING
fig. 13F0H0139m
The figure is indicative for
assembly purposes only. Re-
fer to the instructions supplied with
the child restraint.
WARNING
GROUP 3 fig. 13
For children from 22 kg to 36 kg the size
of the child’s chest no longer requires a
support to space the child’s back from the
seat back.
The figure shows proper child seat posi-
tioning on the rear seat.
Children taller than 1.50 m can wear seat
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fig. 15F0H0140m
Fit the child seat when the
car is stationary. The child
seat is correctly anchored to the
brackets when you hear the click. Fol-
low the instructions for assembly, di-
sassembly and positioning that the
manufacturer must supply with the
child seat.
WARNING
fig. 14F0H0019m
Due to its different anchoring system, an
Isofix child restraint must be anchored to
the proper lower metal rings A-fig. 15,
between rear seat back and cushion. The
upper belt (provided with the child re-
strain) must be then secured to ring D-
fig. 16set in the boot at child’s seat le-
vel.
fig. 16F0H0143m
Remember that in case of Universal Iso-
fix child restrain systems, you can only use
all those seats approved with the marking
ECE R44/03 “Universal Isofix”.
Universal Isofix “Duo Plus” child seat is
available from Lineaccessori Fiat.
For any further details on installation/use,
refer to the “Instruction Manual” for the
child seat.

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Respect the speed limits specific for each
country for vehicles towing trailers. In all
cases, the top speed must not exceed 100
km/h.
The ABS with which the car
may be equipped will not
control the braking system of the trai-
ler. Particular caution is required on
slippery roads.
Never modify the braking sy-
stem of the car to control
the trailer brake. The trailer braking
system must be fully independent
from the hydraulic system of the car.
WARNING
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INSTALLING THE TOW HOOK
The towing device should be fastened to
the body by specialised personnel accor-
ding to any additional and/or integrative
information supplied by the Manufacturer
of the device.
The towing device must meet current re-
gulations with reference to 94/20/EC Di-
rective and subsequent amendments.
For any version the towing device used
must match the towable weight of the car
on which it is to be installed.
For the electric connection a unified con-
nector should be used which is generally
placed on a special bracket normally fa-
stened to the towing device, and a spe-
cial ECU for external trailer light control
shall be installed on the car. For the electrical connection, 7 or 13 pin
12VDC connection is to be used (CU-
NA/UNI and ISO/DIN Standards). Follow
the instructions provided by the car ma-
nufacturer and/or the tow hitch manufac-
turer.
An electric brake should be supplied di-
rectly by the battery through a cable with
a cross section of no less than 2.5 mm2,5.
IMPORTANT Electric brake or other de-
vice shall be used with running engine.
In addition to the electrical branches, the
car’s electric system can only be connec-
ted to the supply cable for an electric
brake and to the cable for an internal li-
ght, though not above 15W.
For connections use the preset control
unit with battery cable no less than 2.5
mm
2.