Fiat Idea 2007 User Manual

Dear Customer,

Thank you for selecting Fiat and congratulations on your choice of a Fiat Idea. We have written this handbook to help you get to know all your new Fiat Idea’s features and use it in the best possible way. You should read it right through before taking the road for the first time. You will find information, tips and important warnings regarding the driving of your car to help you derive the maximum

from your Fiat Idea’s technological features. You will find very valuable tips for your own safety, the car’s wellbeing and about how to protect the environment.

You are recommended to read carefully the warnings and indications, marked with the respective symbols, at the end

of the page:

personal safety;

the car’s wellbeing;

environmental protection.

The enclosed “Warranty Booklet” lists the services that Fiat offers to its Customers:

❒

the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for maintaining its validity

❒

the range of additional services available to Fiat Customers

Best regards and good motoring!

This Owner Handbook describes all Fiat Idea versions. As a consequence, you should consider only the

information which is related to the engine and bodywork version of the car you purchased.

RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

A system for continuously monitoring emission system components to ensure greater environmental protection is fitted in your car.

MUST BE READ!

ENGINE STARTING

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.

Diesel 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

and

warning lights to go off; turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.

PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL

While working, the catalyst develops a very high temperature. Do not park the car over grass, dry leaves, pine needles or any other inflammable materials: risk of fire.

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REFUELLING

Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95.

Diesel engines: only refuel with diesel fuel conforming to the European specification EN590.

The use of other products or mixtures may irreparably damage the engine with invalidation of the warranty due to the damage caused.

THE OWNER HANDBOOK CONTAINS…

…information, tips and important warnings regarding the safe, correct driving of your car, and its maintenance. Pay particular attention to the symbols “ (personal safety) # (environmental protection) ! (the car’s wellbeing).

SCHEDULED SERVICING

Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring it stays in tip-top condition and safeguards its safety features, its environmental friendliness and low running costs for a long time to come.

CODE card

Keep the code card in a safe place, not in the car. You should always keep the electronic code written on the CODE card with you in case you need to carry out an emergency start-up procedure.

ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES

If, after buying the car, you decide to add electrical accessories (that will gradually drain the battery), visit a Fiat Dealership. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the car’s electric system can support the required load.

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SYMBOLS ............................................................................... 5

THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM ................................................. 5

KEY KIT AND DOOR LOCKING .................................. 7

IGNITION SWITCH............................................................ 20

DASHBOARD........................................................................ 21

INSTRUMENT PANEL ....................................................... 24

INSTRUMENTS ..................................................................... 25

MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY ........................................... 27

RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY ... 35

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT ................................ 68

SEAT ADJUSTMENT .......................................................... 69

HEAD RESTRAINTS ............................................................ 76

REARVIEW MIRRORS ......................................................... 78

HEATING/CLIMATE

CONTROL SYSTEM ........................................................... 80

HEATING AND VENTILATION...................................... 82

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ................... 85

AUTOMATIC TWO-ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL

SYSTEM .................................................................................. 89

EXTERNAL LIGHTS............................................................. 100

WINDOW WASHING....................................................... 104

CRUISE CONTROL ............................................................ 108

CEILING LIGHTS ................................................................. 111

LIGHT CONTROL BUTTONS......................................... 114

INERTIAL FUEL CUT-OFF

SWITCH.................................................................................. 116

INTERIOR FITTINGS ......................................................... 117

SMOKERS’ KIT ...................................................................... 122

SUNROOF.............................................................................. 123

POWER WINDOWS ......................................................... 125

REAR WINDOW WINDERS ............................................ 128

BOOT ...................................................................................... 128

BONNET ................................................................................ 134

ROOF RACK/SKI RACK .................................................... 136

HEADLIGHTS........................................................................ 136

ABS SYSTEM ......................................................................... 138

EOBD SYSTEM ..................................................................... 140

SOUND SYSTEM .................................................................. 141

ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER ......... 143

“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER

STEERING SYSTEM ............................................................. 144

PARKING SENSORS ........................................................... 146

AT THE FILLING STATION ............................................. 148

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT ............................ 150

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SYMBOLS

Special coloured labels have been attached near or actually on some of the components of your Fiat Idea. These labels bear symbols that remind you of the precautions to be taken as regards that particular component.

The plate summarising the symbols used can be found under the bonnet.

THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM

To further protect you car from theft, it has been fitted with an engine immobilising system. This system is automatically activated when the ignition key is removed.

An electronic device, in fact, is fitted in each ignition key grip. The device transmits a radio-frequency signal when the engine is started through a special aerial built into the ignition switch. The modulate signal, which changes each time the engine is started, is the “password”, by means of which the control unit recognises the key and enables to start the engine.

OPERATION

Each time the car is started turning the ignition key to MAR, the Fiat CODE system control unit sends a recognition code to the engine control unit to deactivate the inhibitor.

The code is sent only if the Fiat CODE system control unit has recognised the code transmitted from the key.

Each time the ignition key is turned to the STOP position, the Fiat CODE system deactivates the functions of the engine electronic control unit.

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At starting, if the code has not been recognised correctly, the warning light Ywill come on.

In this case, the key should be moved to the STOP position and then back to MAR; if the lock continues, possibly try again with the other key provided with the car. If it is still not possible to start the car, follow the instructions given in chapter “In an emergency” and then contact a Fiat Dealership.

IMPORTANT Every key has its own code, which must be memorised by the system control unit. To memorise new keys, up to a maximum of eight, apply to Fiat Dealership.

Warning light

coming on when driving

❒ If the warning light

turns on, this means that the system is running a self-test (for example for a voltage drop). At the first stop, turn the ignition key to STOP and then to MAR again: if no failure is detected warning light

will not come on.

❒ If the warning light

stays on, repeat the procedure described previously leaving the key at STOP for over 30 seconds. Should the inconvenience persists, contact a Fiat Dealership.

❒ If the warning light

stays on this means that the code has not been recognised. In this case, the key should be moved to the STOP position and then back to MAR; if the lock continues, possibly try again with the other key provided with the car. If it is still not possible to start the car, follow the instruction given in chapter “In an emergency”) and then contact a Fiat Dealership.

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The electronic components inside the key may be damaged if the key is submitted to sharp knocks.

KEY KIT AND DOOR LOCKING

CODE CARD

The car is delivered with the keys and the CODE card which bears the following:

❒ the electronic code (A) to be used for emergency starting (see

“Emergency starting” in section “Correct use of the car”);

❒ the mechanical key code (B) to be given to the Fiat Dealership when

ordering duplicate keys.

Make sure you have the electronic code (A) with you at all times in the event you have to perform an emergency start-up.

IMPORTANT In order to ensure perfect efficiency of the electronic devices contained inside the keys, they should never be exposed to direct sunlight.

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All the keys and the CODE card must be handed over to the new owner when selling the car.

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MAIN KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL

The metal insert (A) of the key is grip-retractable.

The key operates:

❒ the ignition switch; ❒ driver’s door lock; ❒ passenger side airbag deactivation switch; ❒ the dead lock device (where provided). ❒ cut-in of door lock device (D) when the electric system is failing (e.g.

run-down battery);

❒ cut-in of child lock safety device (E) on rear doors.

Button (B) opens the metal insert (A).

To refit the metal insert (A) into the key grip: – keep button (B) pressed – move the metal insert (A) – release button (B) and then turn the metal insert (A) until hearing the

click as it locks into place.

Button

unlocks the doors, the tailgate and the fuel cap.

Button

Á locks the doors, the tailgate and the fuel cap.

Button

unlocks the boot.

Led (C) (where required) comes on when sending the control to the receiver.

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Button (B) should only be pressed when the key is away from the body, in particular from the eyes and from objects that can be spoilt (e.g. clothes). Make sure the key can never be touched by others, especially children, who may inadvertently press the button.

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IMPORTANT The remote control system frequency can be disturbed by significant radio transmissions outside the car (e.g: mobile phones, HAM radio systems, etc.) that could cause remote control malfunctioning.

Opening the doors and the tailgate

Pressing and keeping the pushbutton pressed

Ë:

for a short time: remote unlocking of doors, boot lid, unlocking of fuel lid, timed switching on of inner roof lamp and double blinking.

Doors will be unlocked automatically if the fuel inertial cut-off switch comes into operation.

Use the “Set-up menu” of the reconfigurable multifunction display (see the relevant paragraph in section “Dashboard and controls”) to set the system so that when pressing button

only the driver’s door will open.

Closing the doors and the tailgate

Pressing and keeping the pushbutton pressed

Á: ffor a short time: remote

locking of doors, boot lid, locking of fuel lid, switching off of inner roof lamp and single blinking.

Press the button twice quickly to activate the dead lock device (see paragraph “Dead lock device”) (where provided).

Deterrence led

When locking the doors, the led on button (A) switches on for about 3 seconds and than starts flashing (deterrence function). Once doors are locked, if one or more doors or the tailgate are not closed correctly, the led and direction indicators will start flashing quickly.

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Opening the tailgate from the outside

The tailgate can be opened from the outside by pressing and keeping pressed the remote control button

. Tailgate opening will obtain double direction indicators flashing; tailgate closing is indicated by one flashing.

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Locking doors from the inside

With doors closed, press button (A) or (B) set in the middle of the dashboard to respectively lock or unlock doors.

IMPORTANT Door locking from inside will not cut-in if one door is not prefectly closed or there is a system failure.

If the cause of the failure is removed, the device will start working properly.

If the inside locking button is pressed accidentally, when getting out of the car only the doors used will unlock whereas the tailgate will stay locked.To realign the system, press the lock / unlock button again.

CHILD LOCK

To prevent opening the rear doors from the inside.

This device can be engaged only with doors open.

❒ position 1 - engaged (door locked);

❒ position 2 - disengaged (door openable from inside).

The device (A) is engaged even if the doors are unlocked by the centralised system.

IMPORTANT Always use the lock when transporting children.

IMPORTANT After engaging the lock, check by trying to open a rear door with the internal handle.

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Child lock device (A) is properly engaged only if after turning the revolving plug it clicks in horizontal position (1).

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Child lock device (A) is properly disengaged only if after turning the revolving plug it clicks in vertical position (2).

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EMERGENCY DEVICE FOR LOCKING DOORS FROM THE OUTSIDE

Doors are fitted with a special device enabling to lock all doors when the electric system is failing (no current).

To lock the doors:

❒ fit the ignition key into the revolving plug (B)

❒ turn the device to position 1 and close the door.

To open the doors:

❒ fit the ignition key into the revolving plug of the driver’s door and

turn it counterclockwise

❒ open the driver’s door

❒ once inside the car, open the other doors using the levers set on

door handles.

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Never operate the child lock device and the door handle at the same time.

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Replacing the battery of the key with remote control

If when pressing the remote control buttons the led (F) on the key flashes briefly only once, the battery should be replaced with an equivalent one that can be purchased at common stores.

Battery replacement:

❒ press button (A) and move the metal insert (B) to open position; ❒ use a finely-tipped screwdriver to turn the screw (C); ❒ pull out the battery holder (D) and replace the battery (E) making

sure that the bias is correct;

❒ re-insert the battery holder (D) in the key and lock it turning the

screw (C).

Request for additional remote controls

The system can recognise up to 8 keys with incorporated remote control. Should a new key with remote control be necessary, contact a Fiat Dealership, taking with you the CODE card, a personal identity document and the car’s ownership documents.

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Used batteries are harmful to the environment. They should be disposed of as specified by law in the special containers provided, or take them to a Fiat Dealership, which will deal with their disposal.

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KEY WITHOUT REMOTE CONTROL (SPARE KEY) (where required)

The metal insert (A) of the key is grip-retractable.

The key operates:

❒ the ignition switch;

❒ the driver’s door;

❒ passenger side airbag deactivation switch;

❒ the dead lock device (where provided);

❒ cut-in of door lock device (C) when the electric system is failing (e.g.

run-down battery;

❒ cut-in of child lock safety device (D) on rear doors.

Button (B) opens the metal insert (A).

To refit the metal insert (A) into the key grip:

– keep button (B) pressed

– move the metal insert (A)

– release button (B) and then turn the metal insert (A) until hearing the

click as it locks into place.

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KEY WITHOUT REMOTE CONTROL (SPARE KEY) (where required)

The metal insert (A) of the key is fixed.

The key operates:

❒ the ignition switch;

❒ the driver’s door;

❒ passenger side airbag deactivation switch;

❒ the dead lock device (where provided);

❒ cut-in of door lock device (C) when the electric system is failing (e.g.

run-down battery);

❒ cut-in of child lock safety device (D) on rear doors.

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DEAD LOCK DEVICE (where provided)

This safety device enables to inhibit:

❒ door internal handles;

❒ door locking/unlocking buttons set on the

dashboard;

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Once the dead lock device has been actuated, doors cannot be opened from inside the car in any way whatsoever. For this reason, make sure there are no persons left inside the car.

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thus hindering doors opening from inside the passenger’s compartment in case of attempt to breakinto (e.g. window breaking).

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If the battery of the key with remote control is down, the dead lock device can be activated only using the metal insert of the key in the door revolving plug as previously described.

The dead lock device guarantees the best protection against unwanted access. Therefore, it should be actuated every time the car is parked and left unattended.

Device activation (where provided)

The device is automatically activated on every door in the following cases:

❒ turning twice the metal insert of the key (A) in closing direction;

❒ pressing twice button

Á.

Device activation is signalled by three flashings of the direction indicators and flashing of the deterrence led (see the table on next page).

Should one of the doors be not perfectly closed, the dead lock device is not activated, thus preventing that a person getting into the car from the open door remains blocked inside the passenger’s compartment when he/she closes the door.

Device deactivation (where provided)

The device is deactivated automatically on every door in the following cases:

❒ when unlocking the doors;

❒ when unlocking only the driver’s door;

❒ when turning the ignition key to MAR.

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The main functions that can be activated with the keys (with or without remote control) are the following:

Type of key

Spare key without remote control

Main key with remote control

Direction indicators flashing (only with key with remote control)

Deterrence led

Pressing the pushbutton Ë enables fuel lid to be opened.

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Door opening

Key turning counterclockwise (driver’s side)

Pressing briefly button

Two flashings

Turning off

Door locking from the outside

Key turning clockwise (driver’s side)

Pressing briefly button

One flashing

Turned on fixed for approx. 3 seconds, followed by deterrence led flashing

Dead lock (where provided)

Double key rotation in closing direction (clockwise)

Double pressing on button

Three flashings

Double flashing and then deterrence led flashing

Boot opening

Prolonged pressing (> 2 seconds) on button

Two flashings

Deterrence led flashing

IGNITION SWITCH

The key can be turned to 3 different positions: ❒ STOP: engine off, key can be removed, steering column locked.

Certain electrical devices (e.g.: sound system, power windows…) can work.

❒ MAR: driving position. All electrical devices are powered. ❒ AVV: engine starting (unstable position).

The ignition switch is fitted with a safety mechanism that, in the event the engine is not started, turns back the ignition key to STOP before repeating the starting operation.

STEERING COLUMN LOCK

Engaging

When the key is to STOP remove the key and turn the steering wheel until it locks.

Disengaging

Rock the steering wheel slightly as you turn the ignition key to MAR.

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Never remove the ignition key while the car is moving. The steering wheel would automatically lock as soon as you try to turn it. This also applies when the car is being towed.

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When getting out of the car, always remove the key to prevent any occupants from accidentally activating the controls. Remember to engage the handbrake. If the car is parked on uphill slope to engage the first gear. If the car is facing downhill, engage the reverse gear. Never leave unsupervised children in the car.

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If the ignition device is tampered with (e.g.: attempted theft), have it checked over by a Fiat Dealership.

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The presence and the position of the instruments and warning lights may vary according to the versions.

According to Customer’s requirements the upper and lower central console can offer different solutions, as shown in the following figures.

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1. Side vents - 2. Left-hand stalk - 3. Upper left oddment compartment - 4. Right-hand stalk - 5. Central vents -

6. Instrument panel - 7. Upper right oddment compartment housing the front passenger’s airbag deactivation switch -

8. Glove compartment - 9. Front passenger’s airbag - 10. Heating/ventilation/climate controls - 11. Control buttons -

12. Sound system (where provided) - 13. Ignition switch - 14. Driver’s airbag - 15. Cruise Control (where provided).

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Upper central console:

❒ with fixed oddment compartment (A) and removable oddment

compartment (DIN) (B) for sound system installation;

❒ with sound system upon request.

❒ with Connect Nav +

Lower central console:

❒ with heater (A);

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❒ with manual climate control system (B);

❒ with automatic two-zone climate control system (C).

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Modal

A – Speedometer

B – Fuel gauge with

reserve warning light

C – Engine coolant temperature

gauge with high temperature warning light

D – Rev counter

E – Multifunction display

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A – Speedometer

B – Fuel gauge with

reserve warning light

C – Engine coolant temperature

gauge with high temperature warning light

D – Rev counter

E – Reconfigurable multifunction display

cm Warning lights fitted on Multijet

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

INSTRUMENTS

SPEEDOMETER

Speed indicator.

REV. COUNTER

Engine rpm indicator.

IMPORTANT The electronic injection control system gradually shuts off the flow of fuel when the engine is “over-revving” resulting in a gradual loss of engine power.

When the engine is idling, the rev counter may indicate a gradual or sudden highering of the speed.

This is normal as it takes place during normal operation, for example when activating the climate control system or the fan. In particular a slow change in the speed preserves the battery charge.

FUEL LEVEL GAUGE

This shows the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank (see the indications given in paragraph “At the filling station").

The reserve warning light (A) turns on to indicate that approx. 6 litres of fuel are left in the tank.

Do not travel with the fuel tank almost empty: the gaps in fuel delivery could damage the catalyst.

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ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE

The turning on of the warning light A indicates that the coolant fluid temperature is too high; in this case, stop the engine and contact a Fiat Dealership.

This shows the temperature of the engine coolant fluid and begins working when the fluid temperature exceeds approx. 50°C.

Under normal conditions, the needle should hover around the middle of the scale according to the working conditions.

IMPORTANT If the needle reaches the low temperature area with warning light (A) on, this means that there is a failure. Contact a Fiat Dealership.

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If the needle reaches the red area, stop the engine immediately and contact a Fiat Dealership.

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MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY (On two-line mode panel)

The “Multifunction display” shows all the useful information necessary when driving, more particularly:

INFORMATION ON STANDARD SCREEN

❒ Mileage recorder (A);

❒ Clock (B);

❒ Headlight aiming position display (C) (with dipped beam headlights

on).

With ignition key removed and front doors closed the display is off.

With ignition key removed, when opening one of the front doors the display comes on showing the clock and the total km covered.

If the “Follow me home” function is on (see paragraph “Follow me home” in this section), the display will show the time the function is on instead of the mileage recorder indication (see figure).

INFORMATION ABOUT CAR CONDITIONS

❒ Trip computer information;

❒ Inertial switch operation (at event);

❒ Speed limit exceeded (at event).

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DISPLAY CONTROL BUTTONS

To use the information the “Multifunction display” is able to give, you should firstly familiarise with the control buttons using them as described below.

Before doing anything you are advised to read this section thoroughly.

MODE button

To scroll the display and the related options upwards/downwards.

Press for less than 2 seconds (pulse) to confirm the option required and/or move to the main screen (same option) or access the Menu.

Press for more than 2 seconds to exit the set-up menu and to confirm selected options.

+ and – buttons

To increase (+) or to decrease (–) the displayed value or to change displayed values (see next pages).

TRIP button

Press for less than 2 seconds (pulse) to scroll the Trip computer screens.

Press for more than 2 seconds to reset the Trip computer and start a new mission.

IMPORTANT When in set-up menu, to display the Trip computer info you have first to quit the set-up menu, then use the Trip button to display the Trip computer info.

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SET-UP MENU

The “Set-up Menu” enables to perform the following adjustments and/or settings:

❒ SET CLOCK

❒ BUZZER VOLUME

❒ SPEED LIMIT

❒ SET DISTANCE UNIT.

Set clock

The car is delivered with this function set on 24 hours.

Proceed as follows for the required setting:

❒ press repeatedly the MODE button until displaying “Hour”;

❒ press + to increase by one minute;

❒ press – to decrease by one minute.

Keeping buttons + or – pressed for a few seconds obtains automatic fast increase or decrease, until releasing the buttons.

❒ Press MODE button for over 2 seconds to confirm setting.

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