Fiat Idea (2012 year). Instruction — part 5

fig. 93

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fig. 92

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DOOR POCKETS fig. 94

Each door has a pocket/oddment com-
partment.

GLASS/CAN HOLDER fig. 95

The central console houses the glass/can
holders in front of the handbrake.

Cargo box (where provided) fig. 96

It is made up of a special preformed ele-
ment, which is placed in the boot for cars
with non sliding rear seat and can be used
to house objects; this element provides
load plane uniform level with depressed
seat back.

MAGNETIC CARD/TICKET
SLOTS fig. 97

The slots for holding magnetic cards and
tickets (phone card, toll slips, etc.) can be
found on the central tunnel unit.

fig. 94

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fig. 95

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ROOF SHELF fig. 98

This shelf was designed to facilitate quick
storage of light objects (e.g.: documents,
road map, etc.).

IMPORTANT Do not put heavy objects
on the shelf and do not lean on it.

The shelf is an alternative to the sunroof.

fig. 99

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REAR CD COMPARTMENT
WITH GLASS/CAN HOLDER
fig. 99

On the central console, behind the hand-
brake, there is a CD compartment with
glass/can holder.

OUTLETS (12V)

They work only with the ignition key at
MAR.

Outlet A-fig. 100 is at the front

If the smokers’ kit is fitted, the socket A
is replaced by the lighter.

Where provided, the car can be fitted with
outlet C-fig. 101, also on the luggage
compartment left-hand side.

fig. 101

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SMOKER’S KIT
(where provided)

Cigar lighter

It is located on the central console
fig. 102, at the side of the handbrake
lever.

With the ignition key at MAR, press the
button; after about 15 seconds the button
will return to its initial position and ready
for use.

IMPORTANT Always check that the cig-
ar lighter has turned off.

Ashtray fig. 102

It consists of a removable plastic contain-
er with spring opening which can be po-
sitioned in the glass/can holder located on
the central console.

IMPORTANT Do not use the ashtray as
waste paper basket: it might set on fire in
contact with cigarette stubs.

SUN VISORS

These are positioned to the sides of the
rear-view mirror. They can swing to the
sides and up or down.

According to versions, the back of the sun
visor can be fitted with a courtesy mirror.
Open the sliding wing A-fig. 103 (where
provided), to use the mirror.

fig. 102

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fig. 103

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The cigar lighter gets very
hot. Be careful how you han-

dle it and make sure it is not used by
children: danger of fire or burns.

WARNING

SUNROOF
(where provided)

The sunroof is fitted with a safety anti-
crushing system able to detect the pres-
ence of an obstacle during the window
winding up; should it happen, the system
stops and lowers the window.

The sunroof is fitted with a “skydome”
consisting of two glass panels - one fixed
and one moving - with sun visors operat-
ed instructionly in two positions (open/
closed). The sunroof will only work when
the ignition key is at MAR. The button,
next to the front ceiling light, controls
opening and closing.

To close

From the complete opening position,
press button A-fig. 104 and operate it for
more than half a second so that the sun-
roof front glass panel reaches the “spoil-
er” position; operate again the button to
stop the sunroof glass in an intermediate
position; press again button A and keep it
pressed until complete closing.

fig. 104

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To open

Press and keep button B-fig. 104 pressed
so that the sunroof front glass panel reach-
es the “spoiler” position; press again but-
ton B and operate it for more than half a
second, so that the sunroof glass reaches
the travel end; the sunroof glass can be
stopped in an intermediate position by op-
erating the button again.

fig. 105

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EMERGENCY OPERATION

If the switch does not work, the sunroof
can be operated instructionly as follows:
❒ remove the protective cover

between the two sun visors

❒ take the provided Allen wrench
❒ insert the provided wrench into the

seat A-fig. 105 and turn it:

– clockwise to open the sunroof

– counter-clockwise to close the sun-

roof.

In case of cross roof rack, you
are suggested to use the sun-
roof only in “spoiler” position.

Do not open the sunroof if
there is snow or ice on it: it
could be damaged.

Always remove the ignition
key when you get out of the

car to prevent the sunroof being op-
erated accidentally and constituting
a danger to the people left in the car.
The improper use of the sunroof can
be dangerous. Before and during its
operation ensure that any passengers
are not at risk from the moving roof
either by personal objects getting
caught in the mechanism or by being
injured by it directly.

WARNING

POWER WINDOWS

For the 2-button version (only front pow-
er windows) fig. 107 no type of automa-
tism (either opening or closing) is provid-
ed. For the 4-button version (front and
rear power windows) fig. 106, the driver
side is provided with both opening and
closing automatism, whereas the passen-
ger side is only provided with opening au-
tomatism (where provided also closing au-
tomatism). Rear windows are only pro-
vided with opening automatism.

IMPORTANT With the ignition key at
STOP or removed, the power windows
remain activated for about 2 minutes and
are deactivated immediately the moment
a door is opened.

fig. 106

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fig. 107

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DRIVER’S DOOR

On the driver’s door panel are set two or
(where fitted) five switches for control-
ling, with ignition key at MAR:

A front left window opening/closing;

B front right window opening/closing;

C rear left window opening/closing

(where fitted);

D rear right window opening/closing

(where fitted);

E inhibitor of rear door switches (where

fitted).

Continuous automatic operation
(only for front windows,
where provided)

Some versions with four power windows
are provided with automatic raising and
lowering actuation for the front window
(driver side) and automatic lowering only
actuation for the remaining windows.

A Buttons with continuous automatic

operation both for lowering and rais-
ing the window;

B - C - D Buttons with continuous au-

tomatic operation only for
window opening.

Pressing briefly one of the control buttons,
the window moves “jerking” and it stops
when the button is released.

PASSENGER’S DOOR AND REAR
DOORS (where fitted)

On each door panel there is the switch for
controlling the respective window.

Improper use of the power
windows can be dangerous.

Before and during its operation en-
sure that any passengers are not at
risk from the moving glass either by
personal objects getting caught in the
mechanism or by being injured by it
directly. Always remove the ignition
key when getting out of the car to
prevent the power windows being op-
erated accidentally and constituting
a danger to the passengers in the car.

WARNING

fig. 108

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REAR MANUAL
WINDOW CONTROLS
(where fitted)

Operate the handle to open or to close
the window fig. 108.

BOOT

The boot tailgate (when unlocked) can be
opened only from the outside through the
electric fig. 109 opening 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
R on 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. 111 and 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. 109

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fig. 110

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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. 111

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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 seats

EXTENDING 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. 114 inside 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 B or 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. 112

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fig. 114

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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 D and E-fig. 116 to fold

the rear seat backs on the cushions;

❒ make sure the seats are completely in

backward position by means of han-
dles B or C-fig. 115;

❒ use tapes F and G-fig. 116 to 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. 115

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fig. 116

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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. 117

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To return the cushions
on the floor

Use tapes B-fig. 117 to 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

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. 118

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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. 121 of

each of the two side seat belts is
inserted into the respective belt guid-
ing catch D-fig. 121;

❒ raise the cushion A-fig. 121 as shown

in the figure

fig. 120

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fig. 121

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❒ release the seat back moving the

levers B-fig. 121 as 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.

BONNET

TO OPEN THE BONNET

Proceed as follows:
❒ pull lever A-fig. 122 in the direction

of the arrow;

❒ move the lever B-fig. 123 to the right

as shown by the arrow;

❒ lift the bonnet and at the same time

release the rod C-fig. 124 from the
clip D, then insert the rod end in its
housing E on 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

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fig. 123

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fig. 121

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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 D and 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.

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. 125 available 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. 125

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Never activate the sunroof
with roof racks mounted.

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 MAR and 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

Ò

located on the dashboard.

The display provides the visual indication
of the positions during the adjustment op-
eration.

fig. 126

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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. 127-128 refer to passing from right-
hand drive to left-hand drive.

fig. 127

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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

x together

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

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

x lights 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 U on 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

U

does 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

U

can be checked by the traffic po-

lice. Attain to the rules enforced in the
country where the car is being used.