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FAILURE INDICATIONS fig. 94
Any failure is indicated by instrument pan-
el warning light
gcoming on together
with the message on the reconfigurable
multifunction display (where provided),
see section “Warning lights and mes-
sages”).
In the event of electric power steering sys-
tem failure, the car can be driven with me-
chanical steering.
IMPORTANT In some circumstances, fac-
tors independent from the electric pow-
er steering could cause the illumination of
the warning light
gon the instrument
panel. ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION
CITY FUNCTION fig. 92 and 93
To connect/disconnect the CITY function,
press button A.
Connection of this function is signalled by
CITYwarning light coming on.
When the CITYfunction is on, the steer-
ing wheel effort is lighter and thus parking
operations are easier: therefore this func-
tion is particularly useful for driving in city
centres.
fig. 92F0G0145mfig. 93F0G0162mfig. 94F0G0163m
It is absolutely forbidden to
carry out whatever after-
market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifica-
tions (e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect per-
formance and safety, cause the lapse
of warranty and also result in non-
compliance of the car with homolo-
gation requirements.
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PARKING SENSORS
(where provided)
Parking sensors are located in the rear
bumper fig. 95and their function is to in-
form the driver, through an intermittent
buzzer, about the presence of obstacles
behind the car.
ACTIVATION
The sensors are automatically activated
when the reverse gear is engaged.
The sound produced by the acoustic alarm
becomes louder when the distance be-
tween the car and the obstacle decreases.
BUZZER WARNINGS
When the reverse gear is engaged an in-
termittent acoustic signal is automatically
activated (short beep indicating that sen-
sors are active).
The acoustic signal:
❒ becomes louder as the reduction of dis-
tance between the car and the obsta-
cle decreases;
❒ becomes continuous when the distance
between the car and the obstacle is less
that 30 cm and stops if the distance rais-
es;
❒is constant if the distance is unvaried.Direction distances
Central action radius 120 cm
Side action radius 60 cm
If several obstacles are detected, the con-
trol unit indicates the nearest one. We suggest to stop immediately the car,
turn off the engine for about 20 seconds
and then re-start the car. If the warning
light
gstays on together with the mes-
sage on the reconfigurable multifunction
display (where provided), contact Fiat
Dealership.
IMPORTANT The steering may become
slightly stiff following parking manoeuvres
including a great deal of steering. This is
normal and caused by a system to prevent
motor overheating. No servicing is re-
quired. The electric power steering sys-
tem will return to normal operation the
next time the car is used.
fig. 95F0G0692m
Always switch the engine off,
remove the key from the
starting device and actuate the steer-
ing lock before carrying out any main-
tenance operation, especially when
the wheels are raised from the
ground. In case this is not possible
(e.g. when the key must be in MAR
position or the engine running); re-
move the electric power steering
main fuse before carrying out any
maintenance operation.
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STARTING PROCEDURE
FOR PETROL VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
❒ensure that the handbrake is up;
❒put the gear lever in neutral;
❒press the clutch pedal down to the
floor without touching the accelerator;
❒turn the ignition key to AVVand let
it go the moment the engine starts.
If the engine does not start at the first at-
tempt, return the ignition key to STOP
before repeating starting.
If, when the ignition key is at MAR, warn-
ing light
Yremains lit together with
warning light Uturn the key to STOP
STOP and then back to MAR; if the warn-
ing light remains on, try with the other
keys provided with the car.
If you are still unable to start the engine,
perform the emergency start-up proce-
dure (see “Emergency start-up” in “In an
emergency” chapter) and contact Fiat
Dealership.
STARTING
THE ENGINE
The car is fitted with an electronic engine
lock device: if the engine fails to start, see
the paragraph “The Fiat CODE system” in
section “Dashboard and controls”.
The engine may be noisier than usual dur-
ing the first seconds of operation, espe-
cially after it has not been used for a while.
This characteristic feature of the hydraulic
tappet system does not compromise func-
tionality or reliability: the system devised
for the Fiat Panda was designed to limit
maintenance interventions.
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We recommend that during
the initial period you do not
drive to full car performance
(e.g.: excessive acceleration,
long journeys at top speed, sharp brak-
ing, etc.).
When the engine is switched
off never leave the ignition
key in the MAR position to
prevent pointless current ab-
sorption from draining the battery.
Running the engine in con-
fined areas is extremely dan-
gerous. The engine consumes oxygen
and produces carbon monoxide
which is a highly toxic and lethal gas.
WARNING
Remember that the servo-
brake and power steering
are not operational until the engine
has been started, therefore much ef-
fort than usual is required on the
brake pedal and steering wheel.
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GENERAL WARNINGS ..................................................... 114
LOW BRAKE FLUID............................................................ 114
HANDBRAKE ON................................................................ 114
AIR BAG FAILURE................................................................ 114
FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATED.......... 115
HIGH TEMPERATURE
ENGINE COOLANT FLUID ............................................. 115
LOW BATTERY CHARGE................................................. 116
INEFFICIENT ABS SYSTEM................................................ 116
INEFFICIENT EBD ELECTRONIC BRAKING
DISTRIBUTOR ...................................................................... 116
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE.......................................... 116
EXHAUSTED OIL ................................................................ 116
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING FAILURE............................................................. 117
INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING.................................... 117
INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE
(MULTIJET VERSIONS) ...................................................... 117
ENGINE CONTROL
SYSTEM FAILURE EOBD (PETROL VERSIONS) .........117
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER CLOGGED ................. 118
FUEL RESERVE....................................................................... 118
GLOW PLUGS....................................................................... 118
GLOW PLUG WARMING FAILURE............................... 118
WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER..................................... 119CAR PROTECTION SYSTEM FAILURE -
FIAT CODE ........................................................................... 119
HEATED REAR WINDOW .............................................. 119
EXTERNAL LIGHT FAILURE............................................. 119
REAR FOGLIGHTS............................................................... 119
GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION ................................. 120
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR FAILURE ................. 120
WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER .................................... 120
INERTIAL FUEL CUT-OFF
SWITCH INTERVENED ..................................................... 120
ESP SYSTEM FAILURE ........................................................ 120
HILL HOLDER FAILURE .................................................... 120
SIDELIGHTS AND LOW BEAMS..................................... 120
FOLLOW ME HOME........................................................... 120
FRONT FOG LIGHTS.......................................................... 120
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR........................ 121
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR.................... 121
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING .............................................................................. 121
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS............................................... 121
POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF ICE ON THE ROAD ........... 121
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED ................................................. 121
LIMITED RANGE ................................................................. 121
ASR SYSTEM ......................................................................... 121
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In these conditions it is possible to con-
tinue driving without however requiring
heavy effort or high speed from the en-
gine. Contact Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
EOBD engine control system
failure
Under normal conditions, turning the ig-
nition key to MAR, the warning light turns
on, but it should go out as soon as the en-
gine is started. The initial turning on indi-
cates that the warning light is working prop-
erly. If the warning light stays on or turns
on when travelling:
❒glowing steadily: means a fault in the
supply/ignition system which could
cause high emissions at the exhaust,
possible lack of performance, poor
handling and high consumption levels.
On certain versions the dedicated mes-
sage is displayed.
In these conditions it is possible to con-
tinue driving without however requiring
heavy effort or high speed from the en-
gine. Prolonged use of the car with the
warning light on may cause damages. Con-
tact Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
The warning light goes off if the fault dis-
appears, but it is still stored by the system.
❒flashing: indicates the possibility of
damage to the catalyst (see “EOBD
system” in section “Dashboard and
controls”). INJECTION SYSTEM
FAILURE
(Multijet versions -
amber)
EOBD ENGINE
CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE
(petrol versions - amber)
Injection system failure
Under normal conditions, turning the ig-
nition key to MAR, the warning light turns
on but it should go off after engine start-
ing.
If the warning light stays on or turns on
when travelling, means a fault in the sup-
ply/ignition system which could cause high
emissions at the exhaust, possible lack of
performance, poor handling and high con-
sumption levels.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
U
INCOMPLETE DOOR
LOCKING (red)
On certain versions the warn-
ing light turns on when one or
more doors or the tailgate are not prop-
erly shut.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
A buzzer will sound (only for versions with
reconfigurable multifunction display) when
doors are open and the car is moving.
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“DUALDRIVE”
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING FAILURE
(red)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe
warning light turns on, but it should go off
after few seconds.
If the warning light stays on, you will not
have the steering assistance and the effort
on the steering wheel will be increased,
steering is however possible. Contact Fi-
at Dealership.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
g
If warning light vflash-
es, contact Fiat Dealership
immediately to have oil changed and
instrument panel warning light turned
off.
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FRONT FOG LIGHTS
(green)
The warning light turns on
when the front fog lights are turned on.
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LEFT-HAND
DIRECTION
INDICATOR (green -
intermittent)
The warning light turns on when the di-
rection indicator control lever is moved
downwards or, together with the right in-
dicator, when the hazard warning light
button is pressed.
F
RIGHT-HAND
DIRECTION
INDICATOR (green -
intermittent)
The warning light turns on when the di-
rection indicator control lever is moved
upwards or, together with the left indica-
tor, when the hazard warning light button
is pressed.
D
“DUALDRIVE”
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING
ACTIVATION (green)
The indication CITY will turn on when en-
gaging the “Dualdrive” electric power
steering by pressing the relevant button.
The indication CITY will turn off when
pressing the button again.
CITY
MAIN BEAMS (blue)
The warning light turns on
when the main beams are
turned on.
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SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage when the car exceeds the set speed
limit (see “Multifunction Display” in sec-
tion “Dashboard and controls”).
LIMITED RANGE
(versions with reconfigurable
multifunction display)
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage to warn the driver that the cruising
range is less than 50 km.
ASR SYSTEM (versions with recon-
figurable multifunction display)
The ASR system can be turned off by
pressing the button ASR OFF.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage to warn the driver that the system
is off; at the same time the button led will
turn on.
Pressing again button ASR OFFthe but-
ton led will turn off and the display will
show the dedicated message to warn the
driver that the system is on again.
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POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF ICE
ON THE ROAD
(versions with reconfigurable
multifunction display)
This indication starts flashing when the
outside temperature reaches or falls be-
low 3°C to warn the driver of the possi-
ble presence of ice on the road.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
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BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine (by pushing,
towing or coasting downhill).
This could cause fuel to flow into the cat-
alytic converter and damage it beyond re-
pair.
IMPORTANT Remember that the servo-
brake and electrical power steering sys-
tem (where provided) are not operating
until the engine is started, a greater effort
will therefore be required to press the
brake pedal or turn the steering wheel.
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The space-saver spare wheel
(where provided) is specific
to your car, do not use it on other
models, or use the spare wheel of oth-
er models on your car. The space-
saver spare wheel shall only be used
in an emergency. It shall only be used
for the distance necessary to reach a
service point and the car speed shall
not exceed 80 km/h. The spare wheel
has an orange sticker that summaris-
es the main cautions for use and lim-
itations. The sticker should never be
removed or covered. Never fit a wheel
cap on a space-saver spare wheel.
The sticker gives the following infor-
mation in four languages: Caution!
For temporary use only! 80 km/h max!
Replace by normal wheel as soon as
possible. Do not cover this label in
use.
If you change the type of wheel (al-
loy rims instead of steel rims) you will
have to change the entire set of fas-
tening bolts with another set of suit-
ably sized bolts.
WARNINGIF A TYRE
IS PUNCTURED
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
The car can be delivered (upon re-
quest/where provided) with standard
spare wheel or space saver spare wheel;
see changing instructions on the following
paragraphs.
Wheel changing and correct use of the
jack and space-saver spare wheel call for
some precautions as listed below.
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20
7.5F19
F20
F21
F22
F23
F24
F30
F84
F85
F87
Engine compartment fusebox - fig. 49FUSE AMPERE
Air conditioner compressor
Fuse available
Fuel pump supply (Multijet version)
Electronic injection primary services
Braking node valves and ABS
Electric power steering
Fog lights
Dualogic transmission unit
Cigarette lighter/current socket
ABS and stop light control
20
20
20
30
50
30
30
20
20
20
10/20
30
50
30
T02
T03
T05
T06
T07
T08
T09
T10
T14
T17
T19
T20
T30
T31
Engine compartment unit - fig. 49RELAY AMPERE
Upper beam relay
Horn relay
Compresor relay
Engine cooling electric fan relay (low speed)
Engine cooling electric fan relay (high speed)
Air conditioner electric fan relay
Injection system main relay
Fuel pump relay (Multiject version)
Fog light relay
Headlight washer relay
Pump disconnection teleswitch
Star-up inhibiting relay
Dualogic transmission pump relay
Cigarette/current socket realy
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