2009 FIAT IDEA parking brake

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REFUELLING
Petrol engines:refuel with unleaded petrol with an octane rating (RON) of 95 or higher only.
Diesel engines:only refuel with diesel fuel conforming to the European specification EN590.
The use of other products or mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair and consequently cause lapse of war-
ranty in relation to the damage caused.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Petrol engines: make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gearshift lever to neutral; fully depress the clutch
without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.
Multijet engines: make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gearshift lever to neutral; fully depress the clutch
without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to MAR and wait for the warning lights
Yand mto
go off; turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperature during operation. Do not park on grass, dry leaves, pine
needles or other flammable material: fire risk.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The car is fitted with a system that allows continuous diagnosis of the components correlated with emis-
sions to ensure better respect for the environment.

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SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
ALPHABETICAL
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
FAILURE INDICATIONS
See the “Warning lights and messages”
chapter.
OPERATION WITH TRAILER
The system is deactivated automatically
when the trailer electric cable plug is fit-
ted into the car tow hook socket.
The sensors are automatically enabled
again when the trailer cable plug is re-
moved.It is vital that the sensors are
always clean in order for the
system to work properly.
Take great care when clean-
ing the sensors not to scratch or dam-
age them; avoid using dry, rough or
hard cloths. Clean the sensors with
clean water with the addition of car
shampoo if necessary. In washing sta-
tions, clean the sensors quickly, keep-
ing the steam jet/high pressure wash-
ing nozzles at least 10 cm away from
the sensors.
The ultimate responsibility
when parking and carrying
out other dangerous manoeuvres still
rests with the driver. Always make
sure that there are no people, ani-
mals or objects in the way when car-
rying out these manoeuvres. Parking
sensors are designed to assist drivers:
in all cases, you must always pay the
utmost attention during potentially
dangerous manoeuvres, even when
these are carried out a low speed.
WARNING
GENERAL WARNINGS
❒When parking, take the utmost care
to obstacles that may be set above or
under the sensors.
❒Objects set close to the car, under
certain circumstances are not detect-
ed and could therefore cause damages
to the car or be damaged.
❒indications sent by the sensors can be
altered by dirt, snow or ice deposit-
ed on the sensors or by ultrasound
systems (e.g.: truck pneumatic brakes
or pneumatic hammers) set nearby the
car.

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AND
CONTROLS
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
PARKING THE VEHICLE
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.
WARNING

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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
GENERIC INDICATION
(amber)
The warning light turns on in
the following circumstances.
Exterior lights failure
The warning light will come on (some ver-
sions only) when a fault to one of the fol-
lowing lights is detected:
–side/taillights
– brake lights (excluding third brake light)
–rear fog lights
–direction indicators
– number plate lights.
The fault may be caused by: one or more
burnt lamps, a blow protection fuse or in-
terruption of the electrical connection.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
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Obstructed particulate trap
(where provided)
The warning light turns on when the die-
sel particulate trap is clogged and the dri-
ving conditions do not enable to activate
automatically the regeneration procedu-
re.
To allow the regeneration procedure,
keep the car running until the warning li-
ght turns off.
The display will show a dedicated messa-
ge.
Engine oil pressure sensor failure
The warning light turns on when failure
is detected in parking sensors. Go to a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.Rain/dusk sensor failure
The warning light comes on when a du-
sk/rain sensor failure is detected. Go to
a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
The display will show a dedicated messa-
ge.
Fuel cut-off switch tripped
The warning light comes on when the fuel
cut-off switch trips.
The display will show a dedicated messa-
ge.
Speed limit exceeded
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage when the car exceeds the set speed
limit (see “Multifunctional Display” in sec-
tion “Dashboard and controls”).

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FUSE TABLE
Dashboard fusebox
USERSFUSE AMPERES
Right dipped beam headlightF12 7,5
Left dipped-beam/headlight beam correctorF13 7.5
Engine compartment relay/body computerF31 7,5
SpareF32 –
Left rear window winderF33 20
Right rear window winderF34 20
+15 Cruise control, brake pedal signal to ECUs, reversing light (*) F35 7,5
+30 Trailer ECU setup, rear locks, front locks with single door ECU (*) F36 10
+15 Third brake light, instrument panel, brake lights (*) F37 7.5
Unlock boot (*)F38 20
+30 EOBD diagnostic socket, sound system, navigator, tyre pressure ECU (*)F39 10
Heated rear windowF40 30
Heater mirrorsF41 7,5
+15 ABS / ESP ECU (*)F42 7.5
Windscreen wiper/washerF43 30
Cigar lighter/power current on tunnelF44 15
Heated seatsF45 15
Boot power socketF46 15
Driver’s door ECU power (window winder)F47 20
Driver’s door ECU power (window winder)F48 20
+15 Services (left and middle control lights, electric mirrors, heated seat control light,
radio-telephone setup, navigator, rain/dusk sensors, parking sensor ECU,
sunroof control lights) (*)F49 7,5
Airbag ECUF50 7.5
+15 Tyre pressure unit, ECO / Sport (*)F51 7.5
Rear window wiper/washerF52 15
+30 Direction indicators, hazard lights, instrument panel (*) F53 7.5
(*) +30 = battery direct positive pole (not ignition switch)
+15 = positive pole ignition switch

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DASHBOARD
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SAFETY
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
SUSPENSIONS
Front
Rear
(◊) Engine version for some versions/markets only1.2
16V - 1.48V (◊) - 1.416V- 1.3 Multijet - 1.6 Multijet
McPherson independent wheels
Semi-independent wheels interconnected by means of torque axle
STEERING SYSTEM
Type
Steering circle
(kerb to kerb) m
(◊) Engine version for some versions/markets only1.2
16V - 1.48V (◊) - 1.416V- 1.3 Multijet - 1.6 Multijet
Rack and pinion with electric power steering
10,0
BRAKES
Service brakes:– front
– rear
Parking brake
IMPORTANT Water, ice and salt sprinkled on the roads may deposit on the brake disks reducing braking efficiency the first time the brakes are
applied.
(◊) Engine version for some versions/markets only1.2
16V - 1.48V (◊)- 1.416V- 1.3 Multijet 70CV
Self-ventilating discs (257 mm x 22 mm)
Drum (203 mm x 38 mm)
Operated by hand lever, acting on
rear brakes1.3 Multijet 90 CV - 1.3 Multijet 95 CV
1.6 Multijet
Self-ventilating discs (284 mm x 22 mm)
1.3 Multijet 90 CV - 1.3 Multijet 95 CV: drum
(228 mm x 40 mm)
1.6 Multijet: disc (240 mm x 11 mm)
Operated by hand lever, acting on
rear brakes