2007 FIAT PANDA fuel

Accessories installed on
longitudinal bars
Remove accessories like: roof racks, ski
racks, luggage container, etc. from the roof
as soon as they are no longer used. These
accessories lower air penetration and ad-
versely affect consumption levels. When
needing to carry particularly voluminous
objects, preferably use a trailer.
Electric devices
Use electric devices only for the amount
of time needed. Rear heated window, ad-
ditional headlights, windscreen wipers and
heater fan need a considerable amount of
energy, therefore increasing the require-
ment of current increases fuel consump-
tion (up to +25% in the urban cycle).
Climate control
The air conditioner is an additional load
which greatly affects the engine leading to
higher consumption (on average up to
+20%). When the temperature outside
the car permits it, use the air vents where
possible.
Spoilers
The use of non-certified aerodynamic
items may adversely affect air drag and
consumption levels.DRIVING STYLE
Starting
Do not warm the engine with the car at
a standstill or at idle or high speed: under
these conditions the engine warms up
much more slowly, increasing electrical
consumption and emissions. It is therefore
advisable to move off immediately, slow-
ly, avoiding high speeds: this way the en-
gine will warm faster.
Unnecessary actions
Avoid accelerating when waiting at traffic
lights or before switching off the engine.
This and also double declutching is ab-
solutely pointless on modern cars and al-
so increases consumption and pollution.
Gear selection
As soon as the conditions of the traffic and
road allow, use a higher gear. Using a low
gear to obtain brilliant performance in-
creases consumption.
In the same way improper use of a high
gear increases consumption, emissions an
engine wear.CONTAINING
RUNNING COSTS
Some useful tips are given below for fuel
saving and reducing harmful emissions of
CO
2and other pollutants (nitrogen ox-
ides, unburnt hydrocarbons, Particulate
Matter (PM) etc.).
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out
in accordance with the “Service schedule”.
Tyres
Check the pressure of the tyres routine-
ly at an interval of no more than 4 weeks:
if the pressure is too low, consumption
levels increase as resistance to rolling is
higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with too much luggage
stowed in the boot. The weight of the car
(especially when driving in town) and its
trim greatly affects consumption and sta-
bility.
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CONDITIONS OF USE
Cold starting
Short journeys and frequent cold starts do
not allow the engine to reach optimum op-
erating temperature. This results in a sig-
nificant increase in consumption levels
(from +15 to +30% on the urban cycle)
and emission of harmful substances.
Traffic situations and road
conditions
Rather high consumption levels are tied to
situations with heavy traffic, for example
in queues with frequent use of the lower
gears or in cities with many traffic lights.
Also winding mountain roads and rough
road surfaces adversely affect consump-
tion.
Traffic hold-ups
During prolonged hold-ups (level crossings)
the engine should be switched off.TOWING TRAILERS
IMPORTANT NOTES
For towing caravans or trailers the car
must be fitted with a certified tow hook
and an adequate electric system. Installa-
tion should be carried out by specialised
personnel who release a special document
for circulation on the road.
Install any specific and/or additional rear-
view mirrors as specified by law.
Remember that when towing a trailer,
steep hills are harder to climb, the brak-
ing spaces increase and overtaking takes
longer depending on the overall weight.
Engage a low gear when driving downhill,
rather than constantly using the brake.
The weight the trailer exerts on the car
tow hook reduces by the same amount
the actual car loading capacity. To make
sure the maximum towable weight is not
exceeded (given in the log book) account
should be taken of the fully laden trailer,
including accessories and personal be-
longings. Top speed
Fuel consumption considerably increases
with speed. Avoid superfluous braking and
accelerating, which cost in terms of both
fuel and emissions.
Acceleration
Accelerating violently increasing the revs
will greatly affect consumption and emis-
sions: acceleration should be gradual.
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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
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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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
If, turning the ignition key to
MAR, the warning light U
does not turn on or if it turns
on glowing steadily or flash-
ing when travelling (on certain versions
together with the message on the dis-
play), contact Fiat Dealership as soon
as possible. Warning light Uoperation
can be checked by traffic agents by
proper equipment. Comply with laws
and regulations of the country where
you are driving.
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FUEL RESERVE
(amber)
Turning the ignition key to
MARthe warning light turns on, but it
should go off after few seconds.
The warning light turns on when about 5
litres fuel are left in the tank.
IMPORTANT The warning light flashes to
indicate a failure, contact Fiat Dealership
as soon as possible to have the system
checked.GLOW PLUG
WARMING
(Multijet versions -
amber)
GLOW PLUG WARMING
FAILURE
(Multijet versions - amber)
Glow plug warming
Turning the ignition key to MAR, the
warning light turns on and it will turn off
when glow plugs reach the preset tem-
perature. Start the engine immediately af-
ter warning light switching off.
IMPORTANT With hot ambient temper-
ature, warning light stays on for very short
time.
Glow plug warming failure
The warning light turns on when there is
a failure in the glow plug warming system.
Contact Fiat Dealership as soon as possi-
ble.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
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If the light flashes, it is necessary to release
the accelerator pedal to lower the speed
of the engine until the warning light stops
flashing; continue the journey at moder-
ate speed, trying to avoid driving condi-
tions that may cause further flashing and
contact Fiat Dealership as soon as possi-
ble.DIESEL PARTICULATE
FILTER CLOGGED
(1.3 Multijet versions
75 HP - amber)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe
warning light turns on, but it should go off
after few seconds.
The warning light turns on when the diesel
particulate filter is clogged and the driving
conditions do not enable to activate au-
tomatically the reclaiming procedure.
To enable reclaiming, i.e. cleaning the fil-
ter, keep the car running until the warn-
ing light turns off.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
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WATER IN DIESEL
FUEL FILTER (Multijet
versions -
amber)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe
warning light turns on, but it should go off
after few seconds.
The warning light cturns on when there
is water in the diesel fuel filter. On certain
versions warning light èwill turn on.
On certain versions the dedicated mes-
sage is displayed.
c
The presence of water in the
fuel circuit may cause serious
damage to the entire injec-
tion system and cause irreg-
ular engine operation. If the warning
light cturns on (on certain versions
the warning light ètogether with the
message on the display) contact Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible to have
the system relieved. If the above indi-
cations come on immediately after re-
fuelling, water has probably been
poured into the tank: turn the engine
off immediately and contact Fiat Deal-
ership.
EXTERNAL LIGHT
FAILURE (amber)
The warning light turns on
when one of the following lights is failing:
– side/taillights
– brake lights (third brake light excluded)
– rear fog lights
– direction indicators
– number plate lights.
The failure referring to these lights could
be: one or more blown bulbs, a blown
protection fuse or an electric connection
cut-off.
The dedicated message is displayed.
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REAR FOG LIGHTS
(amber)
The warning light turns on
when the rear fog lights are turned on.
HEATED REAR
WINDOW (amber)
The warning light turns on
when switching the heated rear window
on.
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CAR PROTECTION
SYSTEM FAILURE -
FIAT CODE
(amber)
Turning the key to MARthe warning light
shall flash only once and then go off.
If with the ignition key at MAR, the warn-
ing light stays on, this indicates a possible
failure (see “Fiat Code system” in section
“Dashboard and controls”).
IMPORTANT The turning on at the same
time of the Uand Ywarning lights in-
dicates a failure of the Fiat CODE system.
If with the engine running the warning light
Yflashes, this means that the car is not
protected by the engine inhibitor device
(see “Fiat Code system” in section “Dash-
board and controls”).
Contact Fiat Dealership to have all the key
memorised.
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SIDE/TAILLIGHTS
AND LOW BEAMS
(green)
FOLLOW ME HOME
(green)
Side/taillights and low beams
The warning light turns on when side/tail-
lights or low beams are turned on.
Follow me home
The warning light will turn when this de-
vice is active (see “Follow me home” in
section “Dashboard and controls”).
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
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ESP SYSTEM FAILURE
(amber)
Turning the ignition key to
MARthe warning light comes on but shall
go off after few seconds.
If the warning light does not go off or stays
on when travelling together with the but-
ton led ASR OFF, contact Fiat Dealer-
ship.
On certain versions the dedicated mes-
sage is displayed.
NoteWarning light flashing when driving
indicates that the ESP system is active.
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HILL HOLDER FAILURE
(amber)
Turning the ignition key to
MARthe warning light comes on but shall
go off after few seconds.
The warning light will turn on when the
Hill Holder system is faulty. Contact Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible .
On certain versions the dedicated mes-
sage is displayed.
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GENERIC FAILURE
INDICATION
(amber)
The warning light turns on in the follow-
ing circumstances.
Engine oil pressure
sensor failure
The warning light comes on when the en-
gine oil pressure sensor is faulty. Contact
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
Water in diesel fuel filter
See what described for warning light c.
Inertial fuel cut-off switch
intervened
The warning light comes on when the in-
ertial fuel cut-off switch is triggered.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
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Proceed as follows:
❒ Connect positive terminals (+) of the
two batteries with a jump lead;
❒With a second lead, connect the nega-
tive terminal–of the auxiliary battery
to an earthing pointEon the engine or
the gearbox of the car to be started;
❒Start the engine;
❒ When the engine has been started, re-
move the leads reversing the order
above.
If after a few attempts the engine does not
start, do not insist but contact the near-
est Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT Do not directly connect the
negative terminals of the two batteries:
any sparks may ignite the detonating gas
which could come out of the battery. If the
auxiliary battery is installed on another
car, avoid metal parts touching acciden-
tally between this car and the one with the
flat battery. JUMP STARTING fig. 1
If the battery is flat, it is possible to start
the engine using an auxiliary battery with
the same capacity or a little higher than
the flat one.
fig. 1
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Never use a battery charger
to start the engine as this
could damage the electronic
systems of your car, particu-
larly the ignition and fuel supply con-
trol units.
The starting procedure must
be carried out by qualified
personnel because incorrect opera-
tions may cause electrical discharge of
considerable intensity. The liquid con-
tained in the battery is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with the skin
and eyes. Keep naked flames and light-
ed cigarettes away from the battery
and do not cause sparks.
WARNING
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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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