2012 FIAT IDEA technical specifications

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BOOT
The boot tailgate (when unlocked) can be
opened only from the outside through the
electric fig. 109opening handle set above
the number plate holder.
If doors are unlocked the boot can be
opened at any time.
Through the set-up menu of the cluster
display (see “Reconfigurable multifunction
display” in the present chapter) it is pos-
sible to activate the “Key” option: in this
way the boot is not unlocked together
with the doors; to open it press button
Ron the remote control fig. 110.
The tailgate opening is indicated by dou-
ble flashing of direction indicators.
TAILGATE CLOSING
First lower the tailgate using the appro-
priate handles fig. 111and then push the
tailgate until it clicks into place.
IMPORTANT If option “Key” is on, be-
fore closing the boot check whether you
have with you the ignition key since the
boot will be locked automatically.
fig. 109F0H0742m
fig. 110F0H0702m
The addition of objects
(speakers, spoilers, etc.) on
the rear shelf or boot lid, ex-
cept those envisaged by the
manufacturer, may prevent the gas
filled struts at the sides of the boot
from working properly.
When using the boot, make
sure the loads do not exceed
the permitted weight (see “Technical
specifications” chapter). Also make
sure the items in the boot are
arranged properly to prevent them
being thrown forwards and injuring
passengers should you brake sharply.
WARNING
Never travel with objects on
the rear shelf to prevent
them being thrown forwards and in-
juring passengers in case of accident
or sharp braking.
WARNING
fig. 111F0H0105m
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EMERGENCY OPENING OF
TAILGATE
To succeed in opening the tailgate from
the inside, should the car battery be flat,
or because of a defect of the electric lock
of the tailgate, proceed as follows (refer
to “Extending the boot” in this section):
❒remove the rear head restraints;
❒tilt seat backrests to “table” configu-
ration;
❒tilt cushion / backrest completely.
❒operate lever B-fig. 112, to obtain
tailgate mechanical release, operating
from the inside of the boot.
REMOVING THE REAR PARCEL
SHELF
To remove the rear parcel shelf in order
to extend the boot, proceed as follows:
❒Front parcel shelf: release and turn
the parcel shelf from its seat and
release the two pins from the side
seats fig. 113.
❒Rear parcel shelf: release the two
pins from the side seatsEXTENDING THE BOOT
WITH SLIDING SEAT
Before extending the boot, release the
seat belt buckle (with black button, if fas-
tened) and accompany the webbing in the
reel to prevent it from twisting; insert the
tongues, overlapping them, in the retain-
ing system A-fig. 114inside the reel com-
partment.
Moving the seat backwards
or forwards
The rear seat is of the double-seat type. It
is possible to move the rear seat back-
wards or forwards from the boot using
handles Bor C-fig. 115; pull the handle
and at the same time move the seats for-
wards. This makes it possible to extend
the boot capacity.
fig. 112F0H0338mfig. 113F0H0108m
fig. 114F0H0132m
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To extend the boot totally
Proceed as follows:
❒remove the rear parcel and previ-
ously shown;
❒make sure the headrests are com-
pletely lowered;
❒use levers Dand E-fig. 116to fold
the rear seat backs on the cushions;
❒make sure the seats are completely in
backward position by means of han-
dles Bor C-fig. 115;
❒use tapes Fand G-fig. 116to tilt the
seats completely.
IMPORTANT Tilting is only possible with
rear seats positioned completely back-
wards.
The tilted seats are fastened in this posi-
tion by the action of the side struts.
Partial extension
Operating the required part (right or left)
of the seat in the same way it is possible
to obtain partial extension of the boot
fig. 119.
IMPORTANT For rear seat complete tilt-
ing it could be necessary to move the front
seats forward.
fig. 115F0H0048mfig. 116F0H0109m
Never pull tapes B or C-
fig. 115 with seats in load po-
sition as they will slide vertically thus
hindering seat repositioning.
WARNING
fig. 117F0H0110mTo return the cushions
on the floor
Use tapes B-fig. 117to return the cush-
ions on the floor.
If the central seat belt is fas-
tened to the seat, release it
before tilting the seat.
WARNING
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With table folded seats, in
the event of a crash it can be
dangerous to carry heavy objects on
the rear seat back.
WARNING
The position of the rear seat
backs folded on the respec-
tive cushions shall not be considered
a loading position and therefore can-
not bear heavy weights.
WARNING
fig. 118F0H0111mfig. 119F0H0112m
EXTENDING THE BOOT
WITH FIXED SEAT
Proceed as follows:
❒fasten the seat buckles to the tabs on
the seat back fig. 120(as shown by
arrows);
❒check that the webbing C-fig. 121of
each of the two side seat belts is
inserted into the respective belt guid-
ing catch D-fig. 121;
❒raise the cushion A-fig. 121as shown
in the figure
fig. 120F0H0120m
fig. 121F0H0347m
❒release the seat back moving the
levers B-fig. 121as shown by the
arrow. Tilt it to make a single loading
surface with the boot floor;
❒if vertical space must be increased,
remove Cargo box (where provided)
positioned under load plane mat.
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BONNET
TO OPEN THE BONNET
Proceed as follows:
❒pull lever A-fig. 122in the direction
of the arrow;
❒move the lever B-fig. 123to the right
as shown by the arrow;
❒lift the bonnet and at the same time
release the rod C-fig. 124from the
clip D, then insert the rod end in its
housing Eon the bonnet.
IMPORTANT Before opening the bonnet,
check that windscreen wiper arms are not
lifted from the windscreen.
For safety reasons the bon-
net shall always be perfectly
closed when travelling. Always check
for proper bonnet locking. If the bon-
net is left inadvertently open, stop the
car immediately and close the bon-
net.
WARNING
fig. 122F0H0113m
fig. 123F0H0743mfig. 121F0H0115m
TO CLOSE THE BONNET
Proceed as follows:
❒hold the bonnet up with one hand and
with the other remove rod C-fig. 124
from recess Dand replace it in its
locking device E;❒lower the bonnet at approx. 20 cen-
timetres from the engine compart-
ment and then let it drop, ensuring
that it is fully closed and not just held
in position by the safety catch. If the
bonnet does not close properly, do
not push it down but open it again and
repeat the above procedure.
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If the supporting rod is not
positioned correctly the bon-
net may fall violently.
WARNING
Carry out operations when
the vehicle is stationary.
WARNING
IMPORTANT Always check that the bon-
net is closed properly to avoid its opening
while the car is travelling.ROOF RACKS
(where fitted)
IMPORTANT You are recommended to
use the roof racks fig. 125available from
Lineaccesori Fiat. Always attain to the in-
stallation instructions provided with the
kit and have the roof racks installed by
skilled personnel.
IMPORTANT Never exceed the max.
permissible loads (see section “Technical
specifications”).
After few kilometers, check that fastening
screws are firmly tightened.
fig. 125F0H0248m
Never activate the sunroof
with roof racks mounted.
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HEADLIGHTS
ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT
BEAM
Proper adjustment of the headlight beams
is of vital importance for your safety and
comfort and also for the other road users.
To ensure you and other drivers have the
best visibility conditions when travelling
with the headlights on, the headlights must
be set properly. Contact Fiat Dealership
to have the headlights properly adjusted.
Headlight aiming device
The device can be operated with the ig-
nition key at MARand dipped beam head-
lights on. When the car is loaded, it slopes
backwards. This means that the headlight
beam rises. In this case, it is necessary to
return it to the correct position.
To adjust the headlight slant
fig. 126
To adjust the headlight slant operate but-
tons
and Òlocated on the dashboard.
The display provides the visual indication
of the positions during the adjustment op-
eration.
fig. 126F0H0736m
Position 0- one or two people occupy-
ing the front seats.
Position 1- five people.
Position 2- five people + load in the boot.
Position 3- driver + maximum permissi-
ble load stowed in the boot.
IMPORTANT Check beam aiming every
time the load carried changes.
HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT
ABROAD
The dipped-beam headlights are adjusted
for circulation in the country in which the
vehicle is marketed.
In countries with opposite circulation, to
avoid glaring oncoming vehicles, it is nec-
essary to cover the areas of the headlight
as shown below: this is done using non-
transparent sticker tape.Fig. 127-128refer to passing from right-
hand drive to left-hand drive.
fig. 127F0H0118m
fig. 128F0H0119m
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ABS SYSTEM
If this is the first car with ABS you drive,
get familiar with it by some preliminary
“driving tests” on poor grip roadbeds, ob-
viously under safety conditions and in
compliance with the traffic regulations of
the Country you are driving in. Read care-
fully the following instructions.
The car is fitted with an ABS braking sys-
tem, which prevents the wheels from lock-
ing when braking, makes the most of road
grip and gives the best control when
emergency braking under difficult road
conditions.
System is completed by EBD (Electronic
Braking Force Distribution), which dis-
tributes the braking action between front
and rear wheels.
IMPORTANT To have the maximum ef-
ficiency of the braking system, it is neces-
sary a setting period of about 500 km: dur-
ing this period it is better to avoid sharp,
repeated and prolonged brakes.ABS INTERVENTION
The driver can tell the ABS system has
come into action because the brake ped-
al pulsates slightly and the system gets
noisier: it means that the car speed should
be altered to fit the type of road surface.
If the ABS system cuts in, it is a sign that
the grip between tyre and the road sur-
face has reached the limit: you must slow
down to match the speed to the road grip
available.
FAILURE WARNINGS
ABS failure
If there is a fault, the instrument panel
warning light
>will come on together
with the message (where provided) on the
reconfigurable multifunction display (see
the “Warning lights” chapter).
In this case the braking system is still effi-
cient, though without the aid of the ABS
system. Drive carefully to the closest Fiat
Dealership to have the system checked.EBD failure
It is signalled by lighting up of instrument
panel warning lights
>and xtogether
with the message (where provided) on the
reconfigurable multifunction display (see
the “Warning lights” chapter).
In this case with sharp braking the rear
wheels might lock too early, with the pos-
sibility of skidding. Drive extremely care-
fully to the nearest Fiat Dealership to have
the system checked.
If the ABS system cuts in, it
is a sign that the grip be-
tween tyre and the road surface has
reached the limit: you must slow
down to match the speed to the road
grip available.
WARNING
The ABS exploits the tyre-
road grip at the best, but it
cannot improve it; you should there-
fore take every care when driving on
slippery surfaces without taking un-
necessary risks.
WARNING
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