2012 FIAT IDEA technical specifications

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WINDOW WASHING
WINDSCREEN
WASHER/WIPER
The device can work only when the igni-
tion key is on MAR.
The right lever fig. 74can take five dif-
ferent positions:
Awindscreen wiper off
Bintermittent.
With the lever in position B, turn the
knurled ring Fto select one of four dif-
ferent speeds for the intermittent opera-
tion mode:
,= very slow intermittence
--= slow intermittence
---= mean intermittence
----= fast intermittence
When the automatic light sensor is acti-
vated, the multifunctional display shows
the pre-set sensor sensitivity level. On this
screen it is possible to adjust the sensi-
tivity level using the buttons +and –(see
fig. 73).
Deactivation
The main beam headlights will go out fol-
lowed by the side/tail lights after approx-
imately 10 seconds, when the sensor is de-
activated.
If the beam headlights are enabled (man-
ually by the driver) during automatic light-
ing, the beam lights go off automatically
along with the lights.
IMPORTANT The sensor cannot detect
the presence of fog. So, in foggy condi-
tions, switch the lights on manually.
fig. 73F0H0736m
fig. 74F0H0073m
Ccontinuous slow operation;
Dcontinuous fast operation
Etemporary fast operation (unstable po-
sition).
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Operation in position Eis limited to the
time during which the lever is kept in that
position manually. When released, the
stalk will return to position Aand the
wiper will be automatically stopped.
IMPORTANT Replace wiper blades as
specified in section “Car maintenance”.RAIN SENSOR
(where provided)
The rain sensor is located behind the dri-
ving mirror in contact with the windscreen
and has the purpose of automatically ad-
just the frequency of the windscreen
wiper strokes as to the rain intensity.
IMPORTANT Keep the window clean in
the sensor area.
Activation
Move the right lever down by one click.
The activation of the rain sensor is sig-
nalled by a control acquisition “stroke”.
Turn the knurled ring F-fig. 76to increase
the rain sensor sensitivity.
The increase of the sensitivity of the rain
sensor is signalled by a control and acqui-
sition “stroke”.
By operating the windscreen washer with
the rain sensor enabled, a smart washing
cycle is carried out, without the addition-
al stroke after 5 seconds; once complet-
ed, the sensor resumes its regular auto-
matic operation. “Smart washing” function fig. 75
Pull the stalk towards the steering wheel
(unstable position) to operate the wind-
screen washer.
Keeping the stalk pulled for more than half
a second, with just one movement it is
possible to operate the washer jet and the
wiper at the same time.
When releasing the stalk, the jet stops im-
mediately, while the wiper carries out an-
other four strokes.
A further stroke after 6 seconds com-
pletes the wiping operation. Do not use the windscreen
wiper to remove layers of
snow or ice from the wind-
screen. In such conditions, the
windscreen wiper may be subjected to
excessive stress and the motor protec-
tion which prevents operation for a few
seconds may trip. If the issue persists,
contact the Fiat Dealership.
fig. 75F0H0074m
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The sensor reactivation is signalled by a
windscreen wiper “stroke”.
The rain sensor is able to recognize and
automatically adjust itself in the presence
of the following particular conditions:
❒impurities on the controlled surface
(salt, dirt, etc.);
❒difference between day and night.
Deactivation
Change the stalk knurled ring position
from Bor turn the ignition key to STOP.
At the next start-up (key at MAR), the
sensor will not be reactivated even if the
stalk is at B. To activate the sensor, move
the stalk to position Aor Cand then to
position Bor turn the sensitivity adjust-
ment knurled ring.
fig. 76F0H0073m
Streaks of water may cause
unnecessary blade moving.
WARNINGWith windscreen wiper on and reverse
gear engaged, rear window wiping will be
continuous.
Pushing the stalk towards the dashboard
(unstable position) will activate the rear
window washer.
Keeping the stalk pushed for over half a
second will activate also the rear window
wiper.
Releasing the stalk will activate the smart
washing function as described for the
windscreen wiper.
fig. 77F0H0075m
REAR WINDOW WASHER/
WIPER fig. 77
The device can work only when the igni-
tion key is on MAR.
Turning the knurled ring Afrom position
åto position 'will operate the rear
window wiper as follows:
❒intermittent operation if the wind-
screen wiper is off;
❒synchronised with the windscreen
wiper (but with half stroke frequency);
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CRUISE CONTROL
(where provided)
It is a device able to support the driver,
with electronic control, which allows dri-
ving at speed over 30 km/h on long and
straight dry roads (e.g.: motorways), at a
desired speed, without pressing the ac-
celerator pedal. Therefore it is not sug-
gested to use this device on extra-urban
roads with traffic. Do not use it in town.
DEVICE ENGAGEMENT
Turn knurled ring A-fig. 78to ON.
The device may only be engaged in the 4th
or 5th gear. Travelling downhill with the
device engaged, the car speed may in-
crease more than the memorised one.
When the device is activated, the warning
light
Üon the instrument cluster turns on
together with the message (where pro-
vided) on the reconfigurable multifunction
display.
fig. 78F0H0074m
TO MEMORISE SPEED
Proceed as follows:
❒turn the knurled ring A-fig. 78to
ONand press the accelerator pedal
to the required speed;
❒move the stalk upwards (+) for at
least three seconds, then release it.
The car speed is memorised and it is
therefore possible to release the
accelerator pedal.
In the case of need (when overtaking for
instance) acceleration is possible simply
pressing the accelerator pedal: releasing
the accelerator pedal, the car will return
to the speed memorised previously.TO RESET THE MEMORISED
SPEED
If the device has been disengaged for ex-
ample pressing the brake or clutch pedal,
the memorised speed can be reset as fol-
lows:
❒accelerate gradually until reaching a
speed approaching the one memo-
rised;
❒engage the gear selected at the time
of speed memorising (4thor 5thgear);
❒press the RES button B-fig. 78.
TO INCREASE THE MEMORISED
SPEED
The speed memorised can be increased in
two ways:
❒pressing the accelerator and then
memorising the new speed reached;
or
❒moving the stalk upwards (+).
Each operation of the stalk will corre-
spond to a slight increase in speed (about
1 km/h), while keeping the stalk upwards
continuously will correspond to a contin-
uous speed increase.
When travelling with the de-
vice on, do not put the gear-
box lever in neutral.
ATTENZIONE
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TO REDUCE MEMORISED
SPEED
The speed memorised can be increased in
two ways:
❒disengaging the device and then
memorising the new speed;
or
❒moving the stalk downwards (–) until
reaching the new speed which will be
memorised automatically.
Each operation of the stalk will corre-
spond to a slight reduction in speed (about
1 km/h), while keeping the stalk down-
wards continuously will correspond to a
continuous speed reduction.
DEVICE DISENGAGEMENT
Turn the ring A-fig. 78to OFFor the ig-
nition key to STOP. The device is auto-
matically deactivated also in one of the fol-
lowing cases:
❒pressing the brake or clutch pedal.
In the event of device mal-
function or failure, turn the
knurled ring A to OFF and contact a
Fiat Dealership after checking the
protective fuse integrity.
WARNING
CEILING LIGHTS
FRONT CEILING LIGHT fig. 79
Press switch Ato switch the light on and
off.
With switch Ain the central position,
lights Cand Dturn on/off when the front
doors are opened/closed.
Pressing switch Ato the left, lights Cand
Dstay off.
Pressing switch Ato the right, lights Cand
Dstay on.
fig. 79F0H0077m
Light switching on/off is progressive.
Switch Bturns on the spot light; when the
ceiling light is off, it turns on singularly:
❒map reading light Cif pressed to the
left;
❒map reading light Dif pressed to the
right.
IMPORTANT Make sure that both
switches are in central position before get-
ting out of the car. This will ensure that
the ceiling lights go out when the doors
are closed preventing the battery from
running down.
Anyway, if the switch is left on, the ceil-
ing light will automatically switch off after
15 minutes from the engine turning off.
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Ceiling light timing
Two timing strategies are available in or-
der to facilitate getting in and out of the
car, especially at night in dark areas:
T
IMING FOR GETTING INTO THE CAR
The ceiling lights will come on as follows:
❒for about 10 seconds when a door is
unlocked;
❒for about 3 minutes when a door is
opened;
❒for about 10 seconds when a door is
closed (within the 3 minutes).
Timing will be stopped when the ignition
key is turned to MAR.
T
IMING FOR GETTING OUT OF THE CAR
The ceiling lights will come on as follows
when the key is removed from the igni-
tion switch:
❒for about 10 seconds within 2 min-
utes after stopping the engine;
❒for about 3 minutes when a door is
opened;
❒for about 10 seconds when a door is
closed (within the three minutes).
The timeout will automatically end when
the doors are locked.
fig. 80F0H0078mfig. 81F0H0079m
fig. 82F0H0254m
REAR CEILING LIGHT
(where provided)
The light turns on/off pressing the trans-
parent to the right or left as illustrated
fig. 80-81.
If there is a console placed longitudinally
to the roof, the ceiling light is integrated
in the console fig. 81.
If the car is fitted with sunroof, there are
two 5W ceiling lights on the rear roof
fig. 82.
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HAZARD LIGHTS fig. 83-84
Press switch Aregardless of the position
of the ignition key.
The switch will flash with the instrument
panel warning light
Î¥when the device
is on.
Press the switch again to switch the lights
off.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
(where provided) fig. 85
These are turned on pressing button
5.
They are turned off pressing the button
again or turning the sidelights off.
REAR FOG LIGHTS fig. 86
These are turned on, with the dipped
beam headlights or front fog lights on,
pressing button
4.
They are turned off pressing the button
again or turning off the dipped beam head-
lights or front fog lights.
fig. 83F0H0080m
fig. 84F0H0081m
fig. 85F0H0739m
Use the hazard warning
lights in compliance with lo-
cal regulations.
WARNING
fig. 86F0H0740m
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INERTIAL FUEL CUT-OFF
SWITCH
It is located next to the passenger’s door
pillar, at the bottom (move the covering
aside to reach it) and it comes into oper-
ation in the case of a crash by cutting off
fuel and switching off the engine.
When the fuel cut-off switch is on, warn-
ing light è (if any) comes on together with
the message on the multifunction recon-
figurable display.
Carefully inspect the car to find fuel leaks,
e.g. in the engine compartment, under the
car or near the tank.If no fuel leaks are found and the car can
be started again, press button A-fig. 87
to reset the fuel system and the lights.
After a crash, remember to turn the igni-
tion key to STOPto prevent battery run-
down.
fig. 87F0H0741m
If, after an accident, you can
smell petrol or see that the
fuel feed system is leaking, to avoid
the risk of fire, do not reset the
switch.
WARNING
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