2012 FIAT IDEA brake fluid

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When the ABS cuts in, and
you feel the brake pedal pul-
sating, do not remove your foot, but
keep it pressed; in doing so you will
stop in the shortest amount of space
possible under the current road con-
ditions.
WARNING
If brake fluid low warning
light xlights up on the in-
strument panel (together, where pro-
vided, with the message on the re-
configurable multifunction display),
stop immediately the car and contact
the closest Fiat Dealership. Fluid leaks
from the hydraulic system, in fact, can
compromise the braking system, both
traditional systems and systems with
ABS.
WARNING
EOBD SYSTEM
The EOBD system (European On Board
Diagnosis) allows continuos diagnosis of
the components of the car correlated with
emissions.
It also alerts the driver, by turning on the
warning light Uon the instrument panel
(together, where provided, with the mes-
sage on the reconfigurable multifunction
display - see the “Warning lights” chapter)
when these components are no longer in
peak conditions.
The objective is:
❒to keep system efficiency under con-
trol;
❒to warn when a fault causes emission
levels to increase;
❒to warn of the need to replace dete-
riorated components.The system also has a diagnostic connec-
tor that can be interfaced with appropri-
ate tools, which makes it possible to read
the error codes stored in the control unit,
together with a series of specific parame-
ters for engine operation and diagnosis.
This check can also be carried out by the
traffic police.
IMPORTANT After eliminating the in-
convenience, to check the system com-
pletely, Fiat Dealerships are obliged to run
a bench test and, if necessary, road tests
which may also call for a long journey.
If turning the ignition key to
MAR, the warning light
Udoes not turn on or if, while
travelling, it turns on glowing
steadily or flashing, (on some versions
together with the message on the re-
configurable multifunction display),
contact Fiat Dealership as soon as pos-
sible. The operation of warning light
Ucan be checked by the traffic po-
lice. Attain to the rules enforced in the
country where the car is being used.
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WARNING
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MESSAGES
GENERAL WARNINGS ...................................................... 124
LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL .............................................. 124
HANDBRAKE ON ............................................................... 124
AIRBAG FAILURE ................................................................. 124
HOT ENGINE COOLANT ................................................ 125
LOW BATTERY CHARGE................................................. 125
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ......................................... 126
EXHAUSTED OIL ................................................................. 126
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING FAILURE............................................................. 126
INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING ................................... 126
SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED ......................................... 126
EBD FAILURE......................................................................... 127
INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE ......................................... 127
EOBD ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE ........... 127
FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG DISABLED .................... 128
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE ........................................................ 128
FUEL RESERVE....................................................................... 128
GLOW PLUG HEATING.................................................... 129
GLOW PLUG HEATING FAILURE.................................. 129
WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER ..................................... 129
CAR PROTECTION SYSTEM FAULT - FIAT CODE .. 129
REAR FOG LIGHTS ............................................................. 129
GENERAL FAILURE INDICATION ................................. 130
WW W
A A
R R
N N
I I
N N
G G
L L
I I
G G
H H
T T
S S
A A
N N
D D
M M
E E
S S
S S
A A
G G
E E E
S S
BRAKE PAD WEAR ............................................................. 131
PARTICULATE FILTER CLOGGED................................. 131
SIDE/TAIL LIGHTS AND LOW BEAMS ......................... 131
FOLLOW ME HOME ......................................................... 131
FRONT FOG LIGHTS ......................................................... 131
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ....................... 132
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ................... 132
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
ACTIVATION ........................................................................ 132
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM ............................................ 132
MAIN BEAMS ......................................................................... 132
POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD.................................................. 132
LIMITED RANGE .................................................................. 132
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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
GENERAL WARNINGS
Lighting of a warning light is associated to
a specific message and/or buzzer when ap-
plicable. These indications are brief and
precautionaryand as such must not be
considered as exhaustive and/or alterna-
tive to the information contained in the
Owner’s Handbook, which you are rec-
ommended to read carefully in all cases.
Always refer to the information in
this chapter in the event of a failure
indication.
IMPORTANT Failure indications on the
display fall into either of two categories:
seriousfailure and less seriousfailure.
Seriousfailures indicate a “cycle” of
warning messages that stay on until the
cause of the failure is eliminated.
Less seriousfailures are indicated by a
limited warning “cycle”.
Press MODEto stop the warning cycle in
both cases. The warning light on the in-
strument panel will stay on until the cause
of the failure is eliminated.LOW BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL (red)
HANDBRAKE ON (red)
When the ignition key is moved to MAR
the warning light turns on and should go
off after a few seconds.
Low brake fluid level
The warning light turns on when the lev-
el of the brake fluid in the reservoir falls
below the minimum level due to possible
leaks in the circuit.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
x
Handbrake on
The warning light turns on when the hand-
brake is on.
On certain versions, if the car is moving
the buzzer also triggers.
IMPORTANT If the warning light turns on
when travelling, check that the handbrake
is not engaged.
AIRBAG
FAILURE (red)
When the ignition key is
moved to MAR, the warning
light turns on and should go off after a few
seconds.
The warning light stays on steady if there
is a failure in the airbag system.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
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If the warning light xturns
on when the car is travelling
(together with the message on the dis-
play on certain versions) stop the en-
gine immediately and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
WARNING
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fig. 2F0H0718m
IMPORTANT Do not directly connect the
two negative terminals: sparks could ignite
the flammable gas from the battery. If the
other battery is fitted in a vehicle, prevent
accidental contacts between the metal
parts of the two vehicles.Do not carry out this proce-
dure if you lack experience;
if it is not done correctly it can cause
very intense electrical discharges. In
addition, the fluid contained in the
battery is poisonous and corrosive.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. You
are also advised not to put naked
flames or lighted cigarettes near the
battery and not to cause sparks.
WARNING
Under no circumstances
should a battery charger be
used to start the engine: it
could damage the electronic
systems and in particular the ignition
and injection control units.BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine (bu push-
ing, towing, or coasting downhill) as this
could cause fuel to flow into the catalytic
exhaust system and damage it beyond re-
pair.
IMPORTANT Remember that until the
engine has started the brake booster and
electrical power steering systems will not
work and a greater effort will therefore
be required to press the brake pedal or
turn the steering wheel.
Alert other drivers that the
car is stationary in compli-
ance with local regulations: hazard
warning lights, warning triangle etc.
Any passengers on board should leave
the car, especially if it is heavily laden.
Passengers should stay away from on-
coming traffic while the wheel is be-
ing changed on. If the wheel is being
changed on a steep or badly surfaced
road, place the wedges or other suit-
able material under the wheel to stop
the car.
WARNING
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Holes and damages on the
tyre side walls cannot be re-
paired. Do not use the quick tyre re-
pair kit if damaging is due to running
with flat tyre.
WARNING
Repairs are not possible in
case of damages on the
wheel rim (bad groove distortion
causing air loss). Do not remove for-
eign bodies (screws or nails) from the
tyre.
WARNING
The compressor shall not be
operated for more than 20
minutes. Risk of overheating!. Tyres
repaired with the quick tyre repair kit
shall be used temporarily only.
WARNING
INFLATING PROCEDURE
❒Pull up the handbrake. Loosen tyre
inflation valve cap, take out the filler
hose A-fig. 5and screw the ring nut
Bon the tyre valve;
fig. 5F0H0747mThe cylinder contains ethyl-
ene glycol. The cylinder con-
tains latex: it can cause allergic re-
actions. It is harmful if ingested or in-
haled and irritant for the eyes and in
case of contact. In case of contact
rinse immediately with water and
take off contaminated clothes. If
swallowed, do not induce vomit, rinse
out the mouth, drink a lot of water
and call the doctor immediately.
Keep away from children. This prod-
uct must not be used by asthmatics.
Do not inhale vapours. Call the doc-
tor immediately in case of allergic re-
actions. Keep the cylinder in the
space provided for the purpose and
far from heat. The sealing fluid has
limited life.
WARNING
Replace the cylinder if sealer
has run out. Do not throw
away the cylinder and the
sealing fluid. Have the sealing
fluid and the cylinder disposed of in
compliance with national and local
regulations.
Put on the protection gloves
provided together with quick
tyre repair kit.
WARNING
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fig. 6F0H0357mfig. 7F0H0177mfig. 8F0H0748m
❒make sure the compressor switch D-
fig. 6is set to 0(off), start the engine
and fit plug A-fig. 7into the nearest
current outlet and then turn on the
compressor by setting switch Dto I
(on). Inflate the tyre to the pressure
specified in paragraph “Inflation pres-
sure” in section “Technical Specifica-
tions”. Check tyre pressure on gauge F
with compressor off to obtain precise
reading;
❒if after 5 minutes it is still impossible
to reach at least 1.5 bar, disengage com-
pressor from valve and current outlet,
then move the car forth for approx. ten
metres in order to distribute the seal-
ing fluid inside the tyre evenly, then re-
peat the inflation operation;
❒If after this operation it is still impossi-
ble after 5 minutes to reach at least 1.8
bar, do not start driving since the tyre
is excessively damaged and the quick
tyre repair kit cannot guarantee suit-
able sealing, contact Fiat Dealership;
❒if reaching the tyre pressure specified
in paragraph “Inflation pressure” in sec-
tion “Technical Specifications”, start
driving immediately;
Apply the sticker in a visible
position for the driver to in-
dicate that the tyre has been treat-
ed with the quick tyre repair kit. Dri-
ve carefully especially when corner-
ing. Do not exceed 80 km/h. Avoid
heavy braking and accelerating.
WARNING
If the pressure falls below 1.8
bars, do not drive any fur-
ther: the quick tyre repair kit Fix & Go
automatic cannot guarantee proper
hold because the tyre is too much
damaged. Contact Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
❒after driving for about 10 minutes stop
and check again the tyre pressure; pull
up the handbrake;
❒if at least 1.8 bar pressure is read, re-
store proper pressure (with engine
running and handbrake on) and restart;
❒drive with the utmost care to the near-
est Fiat Dealership.
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Thousands of km
Check and adjust handbrake lever stroke
Check exhaust emissions/smoke (Multijet versions)
Check exhaust emissions (petrol versions)
Change fuel filter cartridge (Multijet versions)
Change air cleaner cartridge (petrol versions)
Change air cleaner cartridge (Multijet versions) (❏)
Top up fluids (engine coolant, brakes, windscreen washer,
battery, Dualogic/Dual FuNction System, etc.)
Check timing belt conditions (■)
Replace timing belt (*) (■)
Replace timing belt (1.6 Multijet versions) (*)
Replace accessory drive belt/s
Change spark plugs (petrol versions)
Check engine control system operation
(through diagnosis socket)
Change engine oil and oil filter (petrol versions)
Change engine oil and oil filter (Multijet versions with DPF) (**)
Change engine oil and oil filter (Multijet versions without DPF) (▲)
Change brake fluid (or every 2 years)
Change pollen filter (or every year)
(*) Or every 4 years for particularly demanding use:
- cold/hot climates;
- driving in the city idling for a long time;
- dusty roads or roads covered with sand and/or salt
Or every 5 years, regardless of the km covered and conditions of use.
(**) Engine oil and oil filter shall be changed when the corresponding warning light turns on (see section “Warning lights and Messages”), or in
any case every 2 years.
(
❏) Every 30.000 km for 1.3 Multijet versions (■) Excluding 1.3 Multijet and 1.6 Multijet versions (▲) Every 30.000 km
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ANNUAL INSPECTION
SCHEDULE
For cars with an annual mileage of below
20,000 km (for example about 15,000 km)
the following yearly inspection programme
is provided:
❒check tyre conditions/wear and adjust
pressure if required (including the
spare wheel);
❒check lighting system operation (head-
lights, direction indicators, hazard
lights, boot lights, passenger compart-
ment lights, warning lights, etc.);
❒check windscreen/washer (nozzles/
and blade position regulation)
❒check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear;
❒sight inspect the conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc;
❒check for bonnet and boot lock clean-
ness, lever cleanness and lubrication;
❒check battery charge;
❒visual check on various drive belt con-
ditions;
❒top up fluid levels (engine coolant,
brakes, windscreen washer, battery,
etc.);
❒change engine oil;
❒change engine oil filter;
❒replace pollen filter (where provided).
ADDITIONAL CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and top up if required:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions.
Every 3,000 km check and top up if re-
quired: engine oil level.
You are recommended to use FL Selenia
products, designed and produced specifi-
cally for Fiat cars (see table “Capacities”
in section “Technical specifications”).
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