46
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
lows heating of the passenger
compartment in the shortest
time, also giving a prompt feeling
of warmth.
w+μSplitting of the air flow between
the vents to the lower part of the
passenger compartment
(warmest air) and the dashboard
centre and side outlets (coolest
air).
¥+μSplitting of the air flow between
the windscreen and side window
demisting/defrosting vents and
the lower part of the passenger
compartment. This type of air dis-
tribution allows satisfactory heat-
ing of the passenger compart-
ment while preventing possible
misting of the windows.
The type of air distribution selected is
shown by lighting up of the relevant led on
the selected button.
To restore automatic air distribution con-
trol after a manual selection, press button
AUTO.
During automatic operation, under par-
ticular climate conditions, the system can
send air to the windscreen although the
relevant led does not turn on.Button -- L
Fast front windows
demisting/defrosting
Press button - the climate control system
will automatically switch on all the func-
tions required for fast windscreen and
front side window demisting/defrosting,
that is:
❒switches on climate control compres-
sor when climatic conditions are suit-
able;
❒air recirculation off;
❒maximum air temperature (HI);
❒activates proper fan speed according to
engine coolant temperature;
❒directs air flow to windscreen and front
side windows vents;
❒turns heated rear window on.
IMPORTANT Fast demisting/defrosting
function stays on for about 3 minutes,
since engine coolant temperature exceeds
50 °C (petrol versions) or 35 °C (Diesel
versions).
When the demisting/defrosting function is
on, the button led -and the heated rear
window button led (are on, whereas
the AUTObutton led will turn off; when
this function is on, the only operations
possible are fan speed adjustment and
heated rear window switching off.
To turn the function off, press again but-
ton - or press button AUTO. Buttons ÕÔ- F
Fan speed adjustment
Press buttons Õor Ôto increase or to
decrease the fan speed; the fan speed is
shown by the lit bars on the display.
The fan can be cut off only if the climate
control compressor has been switched off
(button B).
To restore automatic fan speed control,
press buttonAUTO.
Buttons ¥wμ- G H I
Air distribution
manual selection
Pressing these buttons it is possible to
choose manually one of the five possible air
distributions:¥Air flow to the windscreen and
front side window vents to
demist or defrost them.
wAir flow to central and side dash-
board vents to ventilate the chest
and the face during the hot sea-
son.
μAir flow towards the front and
rear lower parts of the passenger
compartment. Due to the natur-
al tendency of heat to spread up-
wards, this type of distribution al-
032-059 Panda New GB 21-06-2007 13:48 Pagina 46
47
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IIN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
LOOKING AFTER THE SYSTEM
During the winter, the climate control sys-
tem must be turned on at least once a
month for about ten minutes.
Before summer, have the system checked
at a Fiat Dealership. SWITCHING THE CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM ON
The system can be turned on in different
ways, it is however advisable to set the re-
quired temperature and then to press the
AUTObutton. In this way the system
starts to work fully automatically to reach
the required comfort conditions as soon
as possible.
During automatic operation it is possible:
❒to select the required temperature
(buttons ÔÕ- E);
❒
to activate or to deactivate air recirculation
(button T- D);
❒to activate fast window demisting/de-
frosting (button --L);
❒
to select air distribution (buttons ¥w
μ- G H I);
❒
to select fan speed (buttons ÕÔ- F).
The system will automatically modify its
settings according to set changes and the
button led will turn off. To restore auto-
matic operation press again button AU-
TO.The system is filled with
R134a refrigerant which will
not pollute the environment
in the event of leakage.
Under no circumstances should R12
fluid be used as it is incompatible with
the system components.
032-059 Panda New GB 21-06-2007 13:48 Pagina 47
59
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IIN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
WINDOW WINDERS fig. 73
Window winders are fitted on the rear
doors of all versions. On certain versions
window winders are fitted also on front
doors.
Use handle Ato open/close the windows.
POWER
WINDOWS/WINDOW
WINDERS
FRONT POWER WINDOWS
(where provided) fig. 72
They work with the ignition key at MAR
and for two minutes after removing or
turning the key to STOP.
The two buttons are at the side of the
gearshift lever (one on each side) and con-
trol:
AOpening/closing the left-hand door
window.
BOpening/closing the right-hand door
window.
Keep the driver’s door button pressed for
a few seconds to open or close the win-
dow automatically (only with key at
MAR).
fig. 72F0G0025mfig. 73F0G0064m
Improper use of the electric
windows can be dangerous.
Before and during their 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.
WARNING
Always remove the ignition
key when you get out of the
car to prevent the electric windows
being operated accidentally and con-
stituting a danger to the people left
in the car.
WARNING
032-059 Panda New GB 21-06-2007 13:48 Pagina 59
66
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SLANT COMPENSATION fig. 85
The car is fitted with an electrical device
for correcting the headlight slant. The de-
vice can be operated with the ignition key
at MARand the dipped beam headlights
are on.
When the car is loaded, it slopes back-
wards. This means the headlight beam ris-
es.
In this case, it is necessary to return it to
the correct position using buttons +and
–.
The display shows the positions during the
adjustment.ADJUSTING THE FRONT
FOGLIGHTS (where provided)
fig. 86
Have the headlight positioning checked at
a Fiat Dealership and adjusted if necessary.
fig. 85F0G0141mfig. 86F0G0076m
Correct positions according
to the load
Position 0- one or two passengers on
front seats.
Position 1- four passengers.
Position 2- four passengers + load in the
boot.
Position 3- driver + maximum admitted
load in the boot.
060-080 Panda New GB 21-06-2007 13:48 Pagina 66
Bonnet .................................................. 63
Boot ........................................................ 60
– extension......................................... 62
– opening/closing .........................60-61
– removing the rear parcel shelf .. 62
Boot light .............................................. 51
– bulb replacement........................... 145
Brakes..................................................... 183
– fluid level ........................................ 165
– technical data ................................ 183
Bulb (replacement) ............................. 136
– general instructions ..................... 136
– types of bulbs ................................ 137
Capacities ............................................ 190
Car inactivity ....................................... 112
Car maintenance ................................. 155
– additional checks .......................... 159
– Annual Inspection Schedule ....... 159
– climate control system ............ 43-47
– scheduled service ......................... 156
– Service Schedule ........................... 157
Carrying children safely ..................... 87
Ceiling lights ......................................... 50
– boot light ........................................ 51
– front ................................................ 50
Central door locking system ............ 57Chassis (marking) ............................... 179
Child lock.............................................. 58
Child restraint systems
– "Isofix type" .................................. 91
– Passenger’s seat compliance ..... 89
Cigar lighter.......................................... 53
Clutch..................................................... 182
CO
2emissions ..................................... 194
Code Card ........................................... 8
Consumption ....................................... 193
– engine oil ........................................ 163
– fuel ................................................... 293
Containing running costs .................. 106
Controls................................................ 52
Control buttons .................................. 52
Correct use of the car ...................... 101
Dashboard........................................... 5
Demisting the windows...........40-42-46
Digital clock ..............................18-20-25
Digital display ....................................... 18
Dimensions .......................................... 187
Dipped beam headlights .................... 48
– bulb replacement........................... 140
– control ............................................ 48
Direction indicators ........................... 48
– control ............................................ 48
ABS ...................................................... 67
Accessories purchased
by the owner .................................... 77
Air bag .................................................. 93
– front air bag driver’s side ........... 94
– front air bag passenger’s side ..... 95
– Side bags and
Window bags.................................. 96
Air filter ................................................ 166
Air recirculation .......................39-41-45
Air vents ............................................... 38
Ashtray................................................... 53
At the filling station ............................ 190
Automatic climate control system .. 44
Battery.................................................. 168
– checking the charge ..................... 168
– important notes ............................ 160
– jump starting .................................. 125
– recharging ...................................... 152
– replacing ......................................... 168
– useful advice.................................... 169
Bodywork.............................................. 173
– maintenance .................................. 174
– protection....................................... 173
– version codes ................................ 180
– warranty ......................................... 174
197
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
II I
N N
D D
E E
X X
197-204 Panda New GB 21-06-2007 13:54 Pagina 197