2009 FIAT IDEA coolant level

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F0H0706m
Modal fig. 8
A– Speedometer
B– Fuel level gauge with reserve warning
light
C– Engine coolant temperature gauge and
excessive temperature warning light
D–Rev counter
E– Multifunction display
cmWarning lights for Multijet ver-
sions only
INSTRUMENT PANEL
fig. 8

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F0H0707m
Comfort fig. 9
A– Speedometer
B– Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light
C– Engine coolant temperature gauge and
excessive temperature warning light
D– Rev counter
E– Reconfigurable multifunctional display
cmWarning lights for Multijet ver-
sions only
fig. 9

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INSTRUMENTS
SPEEDOMETER Fig. 22
Indicates the car’s speed.
REV. COUNTER Fig. 23
This indicates the engine revolution per
minute.
IMPORTANT The electronic injection
control system gradually shuts off the flow
of fuel when the engine is ‘over-revving’
resulting in a gradual loss of engine pow-
er.
When the engine is idling, the rev counter
may indicate a gradual or sudden increase
of the speed.
This is normal and does not indicate a
fault. It may be caused, for example, by the
operation of the climate control system
or fan. In these case, a slow change in en-
gine speed is used to protect the battery
charge.
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE Fig. 24
The instrument shows the litres of fuel
contained in the tank (see the “Refuelling”
paragraph for a description).
fig. 22F0H0708m
fig. 23F0H0022m
fig. 24F0H0023m
fig. 25F0H0024m
The reserve warning light Aturns on to
indicate that approximately 6 litres of fu-
el are left in the tank. lack of fuel supply
could damage the catalyser.ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE fig. 25
Warning light Aindicates overheating of
the engine coolant. In this case, stop the
engine and contact a Fiat dealer.

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GENERAL WARNINGS ...................................................... 124
LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL ............................................... 124
HANDBRAKE APPLIED ...................................................... 124
AIRBAG FAILURE ................................................................. 124
HOT ENGINE COOLANT ............................................... 125
LOW BATTERY CHARGE................................................. 125
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE -
EXHAUSTED OIL .............................................................. 126
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
SYSTEM ................................................................................... 126
DOOR OPEN ........................................................................ 126
SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED ........................................ 126
EBD FAILURE......................................................................... 127
EOBD/INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE ............................ 127
FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATED ......... 128
ABS FAILURE ......................................................................... 128
FUEL RESERVE....................................................................... 128
GLOW PLUGS ...................................................................... 129
GLOW PLUG FAILURE ...................................................... 129
WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER ..................................... 129
CAR PROTECTION SYSTEM
FAILURE - FIAT CODE ...................................................... 129
REAR FOG LIGHTS ............................................................. 129
GENERIC INDICATION .................................................... 130
WORN BRAKE PADS ......................................................... 131
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OBSTRUCTED PARTICULATE TRAP ............................ 131
SIDE/TAIL LIGHTS AND
DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS - FOLLOW ME HOME 131
FOG LIGHTS ......................................................................... 131
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ....................... 131
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ................... 131
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
SYSTEM ON .......................................................................... 132
CRUISE CONTROL ............................................................ 132
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS............................................... 132
POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD.................................................. 132
LIMITED RANGE .................................................................. 132

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If when turning the key to
MAR the warning light ¬does not turn on or stays on whilst
driving (together with the message in
the multifunctional display, where
provided), a failure may have occur-
red in the restraint systems. In this ca-
se the air bags or pretensioners may
not be deployed after an impact or,
in a minor number of cases, they may
be deployed accidentally. Contact
Fiat Dealership immediately to have
the system checked before driving off.
WARNING
The failure of the warning li-
ght ¬is indicated by inter-
mittent blinking of the warning light
“that signals front passenger airbag
deactivated. The airbag system will
automatically deactivate the passen-
ger airbag (front and side, where pro-
vided). In this case, the warning light
¬may not indicate a fault in the sy-
stem. Contact the Fiat Dealership im-
mediately to have the system checked
before driving off.
WARNING
HOT ENGINE
COOLANT (red)
When the ignition key is mo-
ved to MAR, the warning light
turns on and should go off after a few se-
conds.
The warning light turns on when the en-
gine is overheated.
If the warning light comes on, proceed as
follows:
❒during normal travel: stop the car,
stop the engine and check that the wa-
ter level in the vessel is not under the
MINline. In this case, wait for a few
minutes for the engine to cool down
when slowly and carefully open the
cap, top-up with coolant and check
that the level is between the MINand
MAXreferences on the vessel itself.
Also check for leaks. Should the war-
ning light turn on again at the next
start-up, contact Fiat Dealership.
u
❒If the vehicle is used under seve-
re conditions(e.g. towing of trailers
uphill or fully loaded vehicle): slow
down and stop the car if the warning
light stays on. Stop for 2 or 3 minu-
tes with the engine running and sligh-
tly accelerated to assist better coolant
circulation. Then switch the engine off.
Check correct fluid level as described
above.
IMPORTANT Under severe use of the
car, keep the engine on and slightly acce-
lerated for few minutes before switching
it off.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
LOW BATTERY
CHARGE (red)
When the ignition key is mo-
ved to MAR, the warning light
turns on and should go out as soon as the
engine is started (with the engine running
at idle speed a brief delay in going out is
allowed). Go to a Lancia Dealership im-
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YEARLY INSPECTION
PLAN
The following yearly inspection plan is re-
commended for cars clocking less than
20,000 km a year (e.g. approximately
15.000 km):
❒check tyre conditions/wear and pres-
sure (included spare wheel)
❒check lighting system operation (head-
lights, direction indicators, hazard li-
ghts, boot, passenger compartment,
instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
❒check windscreen wiper/washer
(nozzle direction and blade wear)
❒check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear;
❒visually inspect the conditions of: en-
gine, gearbox, flexible and stiff piping
(exhaust, fuel feed, brakes), rubber
parts (boots, sleeves, bushings, etc.)
❒check cleanness of locks, bonnet and
boot and lever cleanness and lubrica-
tion
❒check battery charge;
❒visually check the various drive belt
conditions;
❒check and top up liquids if required
(engine coolant, brakes, windscreen
washer, battery, etc.)
❒change engine oil;
❒change engine oil filter;
❒change pollen filter (where provided).
ADDITIONAL
INTERVENTIONS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and, if necessary, top up:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions.
Every 3,000 km check and, if necessary,
top up: engine oil level.
You are recommended to use FL Selenia
products, designed and produced specifi-
cally for Fiat cars (see table “Capacities”
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LEVELS CHECK
IMPORTANT Be careful not to confuse
the various types of fluids while topping
up: they are all reciprocally incompatible
and may severely damage your car.
IMPORTANT Never smoke while
working in the engine compartment. Flam-
mable gases may be present. Risk of fire.
F0H0721mfig. 1 - versions 1.2 16V and 1.4 16V
F0H0722mfig. 2 - versions 1.4 8V (where provided) 1. Engine coolant
2. Engine oil
3. Brake fluid
4. Battery
5.Windscreen/rear window/headlamp
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F0H0723mfig. 3 - versions 1.3 Multijet 1. Engine coolant
2. Engine oil
3. Brake fluid
4. Battery
5.Windscreen/rear window/headlamp
washer fluid level
F0H0770mfig. 4 - versions 1.3 Multijet 95 CV 1. Engine coolant
2.Engine oil
3. Brake fluid
4. Battery
5.Windscreen/rear window/headlamp
washer fluid level