2009 FIAT IDEA child lock

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MAIN KEY WITH REMOTE
CONTROL fig. 12
The metal insert of the key Aretracts in-
to the grip.
The key operates:
❒the ignition switch;
❒the door lock on drive side;
❒operation of the emergency front and
rear door lock release system D-fig.
13from the outside for use the elec-
tric system is not working (e.g. flat bat-
tery);
❒operation of the child lock Eon rear
doors.
fig. 11F0H0700m
fig. 12b (where provided)F0H0767m
fig. 13F0H0246m
❒release button Band then turn the
metal insert Auntil hearing the prop-
er locking click.
Button
Ëis used for unlocking the doors,
the tailgate and the fuel flap.
Button
Áis used for locking the doors,
the tailgate and the fuel flap.
Button
Ris used for remote opening
the tailgate.
fig. 12aF0H0701m
Press button B-fig. 12to open the metal-
lic part A.
To insert the metallic part Ain the grip:
❒hold button B pressed
❒move the metallic part A

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Unlocking the doors and the
tailgate
Press button
Ëbriefly: this will release the
doors, the tailgate, the fuel flap; the inter-
nal ceiling light will come on and the di-
rection indicators will blink twice.
The doors are automatically unlocked
when the fuel inertia switch trips.
IMPORTANT Powerful radio transmis-
sions not related to the car (e.g. mobile
phones, amateur radios, etc.) may inter-
fere with the frequency of the remote
control. Remote control operation may
be impaired.
Locking the doors and the tailgate
Press button
Ábriefly: this will release the
doors, the tailgate, the fuel flap; the inter-
nal ceiling light will come on and the di-
rection indicators will blink twice.Deterrent LED indications
When locking the doors, the deterrent
LED on the button A-fig. 14lights up for
about 3 seconds and than starts flashing
(deterrence function). Once doors are
locked, if one or more doors or the tail-
gate are not closed correctly, the led and
direction indicators start flashing quickly.
IMPORTANT Powerful radio transmis-
sions not related to the car (e.g. mobile
phones, amateur radios, etc.) may inter-
fere with the frequency of the remote
control. Remote control operation may
be impaired.
fig. 14F0H0703m
IMPORTANT Powerful radio transmis-
sions not related to the car (e.g. mobile
phones, amateur radios, etc.) may inter-
fere with the frequency of the remote
control. Remote control operation may
be impaired.
Only press button B-fig. 12
with the key away from your
body, specifically from your eyes and
from objects which could get dam-
aged (e.g. your clothes). Do not leave
the key unattended, because some-
one, a child especially, may acciden-
tally press the button while handling
the key.
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Request for additional remote
controls
The system acknowledges up to 8 remote
controls. Should a new remote control be
necessary, contact a Fiat Dealership, tak-
ing with you the CODE card, a personal
identity document and the car’s owner-
ship documents.
Used batteries are harmful to
the environment. They should
be disposed of as specified by
law in the special containers
provided, or take them to the Fiat
Dealership, which will deal with their
disposal.
fig. 16F0H0705mfig. 17F0H0322m
MECHANICAL KEY
(SPARE)
The metal insert of the key E-fig. 16is
fixed.
The key operates:
❒the ignition switch;
❒the door lock on drive side;
❒operation of the door safety device
C-fig. 17from the outside for use the
electric system is not working (e.g. flat
battery);
❒operation of the child lock D-fig. 17
on rear doors.

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CHILD LOCK fig. 19
To prevent opening the rear doors from
the inside.
This device can be engaged only with rear
doors open.
❒position 1- device on (door locked);
❒position 2- device off (door can be
opened from the passenger’s com-
partment).
The device Astays on even if the doors
are unlocked by the centralised system.
IMPORTANT Always use this device
when transporting children.
IMPORTANT After engaging the child lock
on both rear doors, check for proper en-
gagement by trying to open a rear door
with the internal handle.
Operation of the child lock
A is only guaranteed if the
lock is turned and snaps into hori-
zontal position (
1).
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Release of the child lock A is
only guaranteed if the lock is
turned and snaps into vertical posi-
tion (2).
WARNINGfig. 19F0H0101m
EMERGENCY DOOR
UNLOCKING DEVICE FROM
THE OUTSIDE fig. 20
The doors are provided with a device for
locking all the door using the lock in case
of a power fault.
Proceed as follows to lock the doors:
❒insert the ignition key in lock B
❒turn the device to position 1and close
the door.To open the doors:
❒insert the key in the lock on driver’s
side and turn it anticlockwise
❒open the driver’s door
❒operate the door levers from the in-
side for the remaining doors.
fig. 20F0H0247m
Do not operate the child
lock and the door handle at
the same time.
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IGNITION DEVICE
The key can be turned to 3 different po-
sitions fig. 21:
❒STOP: engine off, key extractable,
steering locked. Some electric devices
(e.g. sound system, central door lock-
ing system, etc.) may work.
❒MAR: driving position. All electrical
devices work regularly.
❒AVV: engine starting (unstable posi-
tion).
The ignition switch is fitted with a safety
system that, in the event the engine is not
started, turns back the ignition key to
STOPbefore repeating the starting op-
eration.
fig. 21F0H0021m
STEERING LOCK
Engagement
When the key is in position STOP, re-
move the key and turn the steering wheel
until it is locked.
Switching off
Rock the steering wheel slightly as you
turn the ignition key to MAR.
If the ignition device is tam-
pered with (e.g.: attempted
theft), have it checked over by a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
WARNING
Never extract the key while
the car is moving. The steer-
ing wheel would lock automatically
as soon as the steering wheel is
turned. This also applies to when the
car is towed.
WARNING
Always remove the key when
you leave your car to pre-
vent someone from accidentally op-
erating the controls. Remember to
engage the handbrake. Engage first
gear if the car is parked uphill or re-
verse if the car is parked downhill.
Never leave children unattended in
the car.
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The head restraints must be
adjusted so that they sup-
port your head and not your neck.
Only in this way may they perform
their protective action.
WARNING
To optimise head restraint
protective action, adjust the
seat back upright and keep your head
as close as possible to the head re-
straint.
WARNING
To refit the head restraint,
arrange it the right way and
then proceed as for checking that it
is locked.
WARNING
Saddle-shaped rear head re-
straints optimise visibility
and must always be raised it when an
occupant is present.
WARNING
REAR VIEW MIRRORS
INTERNAL MIRROR
The mirror is fitted with a safety device
that causes its release in the event of a vi-
olent impact with the passenger.
It can be moved using the lever A-fig. 52
to two different positions: normal or
antiglare.
CHILD SUPERVISION MIRROR
(where fitted)
The mirror is located on the longitudinal
unit on the roof near the front ceiling light.
It allows the driver and passenger to su-
pervise the rear seats and keep children
sitting on the rear seats under control.
To use the mirror, move it from the fold-
away position B-fig. 53to position Cas
shown in the figure.
fig. 52F0H0056m
fig. 53F0H0057m

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PRETENSIONERS
To increase the efficiency of the seat belts,
the car is fitted with pretensioners. The-
se devices, in the event of a violent cra-
sh, rewind the seat belts a few centime-
tres. In this way they ensure that the seat
belt adheres perfectly to the wearer befo-
re the restraining action begins.
The seat belt locks to indicate that the de-
vice has intervened; the seat belt cannot
be drawn back up even when guiding it
manually.
IMPORTANT To obtain the highest de-
gree of protection from the action of the
pretensioner device, wear the seat belt
keeping it firmly close to the chest and pel-
vis.
A slight amount of smoke may be detec-
ted during operation of the pretensioners.
This smoke is not harmful and does not
indicate a fire.
The pretensioner does not require any
maintenance or lubrication.
Anything that modifies its original condi-
tions invalidates its efficiency.
If due to unusual natural events (floods,
seas storm, etc.) the device has been af-
fected by water and mud, it must neces-
sarily be replaced.LOAD LIMITERS
To increase passenger’s safety, the front
seat belt reels contain a load limiter whi-
ch allows controlled sag in such a way as
to dose the force acting on the chest and
shoulders during the belt restraining ac-
tion in case of front crash.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USING THE SEAT BELTS
The driver is responsible for respecting
and ensuring that all the other occupants
of the car also respect the local laws in for-
ce in relation to the use of seat belts.
Always fasten the seat belts before setting
off.
Seat belts must also be used by pregnant
women: risk will be significantly reduced
for both the expectant mother and the
child in the event of an accident.The pretensioner can only
be used once. Go to a Fiat
Dealership to have it replaced after
is has been deployed. The expiration
date of the device is shown on the la-
bel inside the upper oddment com-
partment on passenger side: go to a
Fiat Dealership to have the device re-
placed when the expiration date ap-
proaches.
WARNING
Operations which lead to
knocks, vibrations or localised
heating (over 100°C for a
maximum of 6 hours) in the
area around the pretensioners may
cause damage or trigger them. These
devices are not affected by vibrations
caused by irregularities of the road sur-
face or low obstacles such as kerbs, etc.
Contact a Fiat Dealership for any as-
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Proceed as follows:
❒Stop the engine and engage the hand-
brake;
❒Engage a gear (on a slope, engage fir-
st gear if the vehicle is faced uphill or
reverse if it is faced downhill) and lea-
ve the wheels steered.
If the car is parked on a steep slope, it is
further advisable to block the wheels with
a wedge or stone. Avoid parking for a long
time with one wheel on the pavement or
steered against the kerb. Do not leave the
key in the ignition switch at MARto pre-
vent draining the battery. Always remo-
ve the key when you leave the car.
HANDBRAKE
The handbrake lever is located between
the two front seats.
Pull the lever upwards to operate the
handbrake.
Four or five notches are normally suffi-
cient to lock the car on flat terrain, while
nine or ten may be necessary on a steep
slope with the car loaded.
IMPORTANT If this is not the case, con-
tact Fiat Dealership to have the handbrake
adjusted.When the handbrake lever is pulled up
and the ignition key is at MAR, the in-
strument panel warning light
xwill turn
on.
Proceed as follows to release the hand-
brake:
❒slightly lift the handbrake and press re-
lease button A-fig. 1;
❒hold the button Apressed and lower
the lever; the warning light
xon the
instrument panel will go out.
Press the brake pedal when carrying out
this operation to prevent the car from
moving accidentally.
IMPORTANT if the handbrake lever tends
to reach end of stroke (groove on the
central tunnel), go to a Fiat dealership to
have the handbrake adjusted correctly.fig. 1F0H0149m
Never leave children unat-
tended in the car. Always re-
move the ignition key when leaving
the car and take it out with you.
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