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CORRECT USE
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MAINTENANCE
RUBBER HOSES
As far as the brake system and fuel rubber
hoses are concerned, carefully follow the
“Service schedule” in this section.
Indeed ozone, high temperatures and pro-
longed lack of fluid in the system may
cause hardening and cracking of the hoses,
with possible leaks. Careful control is
therefore necessary.
❒tyres age even if they are not used
much. Cracks in the tread rubber are
a sign of ageing. In any case, if the tyres
have been on the car for over 6 years,
they should be checked by specialised
personnel, to see if they can still be
used. Also remember to check the
spare wheel;
❒ In the case of replacement, always fit
new tyres, avoiding those of dubious
origin;
❒ If a tyre is changed, also change the in-
flation valve;
❒to allow even wear between the front
and rear tyres, it is advisable to change
them over every 10-15 thousand kilo-
metres, keeping them on the same side
of the car so as not to reverse the di-
rection of rotation.
Remember that road holding
depends also on the correct
tyre inflating pressure.
WARNING
If the pressure is too low the
tyre overheats and this can
cause it serious damage.
WARNING
Do not cross switch the
tyres, moving them from the
right of the car to the left and vice
versa.
WARNING
Never submit alloy rims to
repainting treatments re-
quiring to use temperatures exceed-
ing 150°C. The mechanical properties
of the wheels could be impaired.
WARNING
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❒spraying of plastic parts, with a protec-
tive function in the more exposed
points: underdoor, inner fender parts,
edges, etc;
❒ Use of “open” boxed sections to pre-
vent condensation and pockets of mois-
ture from triggering rust inside.
BODY AND UNDERBODY
WARRANTY
Your Fiat Panda is covered by warranty
against perforation due to rust of any orig-
inal element of the structure or body.
For the general terms of this warranty, re-
fer to Fiat Warranty Booklet.
ADVICE FOR PRESERVING
THE BODYWORK
Paint
Paintwork does not only serve an aesteth-
ic purpose, but also protects the under-
lying sheet metal.
In the case of deep scrapes or scores, you
are advised to have the necessary touching
up carried out immediately to avoid the for-
mation of rust. For touching up use only
original products (see “Bodywork paint
identification plate” in section “Technical
specifications”).Normal paint maintenance consists in
washing at intervals depending on the con-
ditions and environment of use. For exam-
ple, in highly polluted areas, or if the roads
are sprayed with salt, it is wise to wash the
car more frequently.
To correctly wash the car:
❒ remove the aerial from the roof to pre-
vent damage to it if the car is washed in
an automatic system;
❒ wash the body using a low pressure jet
of water;
❒ wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy so-
lution over the bodywork, frequently
rinsing with the sponge;
❒ rinse well with water and dry with a jet
of air or a chamois leather.
When drying, take particular care with the
less visible parts like door surrounds, bon-
net and around the headlights where wa-
ter may stagnate. The car should not be
taken to a closed area immediately, but left
in the open so that residual water can
evaporate.
Do not wash the car after it has been left
in the sun or with the bonnet hot: this may
alter the shine of the paintwork.Windows
Use specific window cleaner products.
Use also clean cloths to avoid scratching
the glass or damaging the transparency.
IMPORTANT The inside of the
rearscreen should be wiped gently with a
cloth in the direction of the filaments to
avoid damaging the heating device. Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in
the same way as the rest of the car.
Where possible, do not park under trees;
the resinous substance many species re-
lease give the paint a dull appearance and
increase the possibility of triggering rust
processes.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must be
washed off immediately and thoroughly as
the acid they contain is particularly ag-
gressive.
Detergents cause water pollu-
tion. Therefore the engine
compartment should be
washed in areas equipped for
collecting and purifying the liquid used
in the washing process.
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5,00 B x 13 H2
(steel)
5J x 14 H2
(alloy)4,50 B 13 HS135/80 B13 82M
135/80 R13 82P 155/80 R 13 79T
165/65 R 14 79T 155/80 R 13 79T M+S
165/65 R 14 79T M+S
2.0
2.0
2.2
2.2
2.0
2.02.2
2.2
2.3
2.3
2.2
2.22.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2 1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8 155/80 R 13 79T
165/65 R 14 79T
155/80 R 13 79T
165/65 R 14 79T
155/80 R 13 79T M+S
165/65 R 14 79T M+S2.8 165/65 R 14 79T
(only for
Dynamic versions)
2.8 COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)
Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed inflation pressure when the tyres are warm.
Recheck pressure value with cold tyres.
Versions Tyre Medium load Full load Space-saverspare
Front Rear Front Rear wheel
Petrol
Multijet
Snow tyres
Version Rim Standard Snow Optional Space-saverspare wheeltyre tyre tyre Rim Tyre
Actual
Active
Dynamic
Emotion
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– snow tyres ..................................... 111
– standard tyres................................ 186
– understanding tyre marking ....... 184
Using the manual gearbox .............. 105
Ventilation ...............................39-41-46
Warning lights and messages ......... 113
Weights ................................................ 189
Wheel ................................................... 184
– changing .......................................... 126
– spare wheel ................................... 184
Wheel geometry ................................. 184
Wheel rims .......................................... 184
– understanding rim marking ........ 185
Window (washing/cleaning) ............. 174
Window winders................................. 59
Windscreen/rear window
washer fluid level ............................. 164
Windscreen/rear window
wiper blades ...................................... 172
Windscreen washer............................ 49
– control ............................................ 49
– fluid level ........................................ 164
Windscreen wiper............................... 49
– blades .............................................. 172
– control ............................................ 49
– nozzles ............................................ 179 – emergency start-up ...........103-124
– ignition switch ............................... 11
– jump starting .................................. 125
– petrol engines ............................... 102
– stopping the engine....................... 104
– warming up the engine ................ 103
Steering.................................................. 183
Steering column lock ......................... 12
Steering wheel (adjustment) ............ 36
Sunroof.................................................. 55
Sun visors ............................................. 53
Suspensions .......................................... 183
Symbols ................................................. 7
Tailgate ................................................ 60
Technical specifications ..................... 177
Third brake light ................................. 143
Tools ..................................................... 128
Top speeds ........................................... 188
Towing the car .................................... 153
Towing trailers .................................... 107
– tow hook installation ................... 108
Transmission ........................................ 182
Trip computer...................................... 29
Tyre pressure ...................................... 186
Tyres ..................................................... 184
– changing .......................................... 126
– inflation pressure .......................... 186
– maintenance .................................. 170
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FUEL CAPACITIES (litres)
1.1 1.2 1.3 Multijet
Tank capacity 35 35 35
Reserve 5 5 5
Refuel petrol engines with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) no lower than 95 only (EN 228 Specifications)
Refuel diesel engines with diesel fuel for motor vehicles only (EN 590 Specifications)
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COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)
Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed inflation pressure when the tyres are warm.
In any case, check the correct value again when the tyres are cold.
Medium load
Full load
Front
2.0
2.0
2.2
2.2
2.0Rear
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8Front
2.2
2.2
2.3
2.3
2.2Rear
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2Space-saverspare
wheel
2.8
2.8 Tyre
155/80 R 13 79T
165/65 R 14 79T (*)
155/80 R 13 79T
165/65 R 14 79T (*)
155/80 R 13 79T M+S
165/65 R 14 79T M+SVersions
Petrol
Multijet
Snow tyres
(*) Standard on Emotion versions and optional on Dynamic versions.
ENGINE OIL CHANGE (litres)
1.1 1.2 1.3 Multijet
Engine sump 3.1 2.5 2.85
Engine sump and filter 3.5 2.8 3.0
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