152
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
IINDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
IF THE BATTERY IS FLAT
IMPORTANT Battery recharging proce-
dure is given as information only. This op-
eration shall be only performed at a Fiat
Dealership.
Charging should be slow at a low amp rat-
ing for 24 hours. Charging for a longer
time may damage the battery.
Charge the battery as follows:
❒ disconnect battery negative terminal;
❒ connect the charger cables to the bat-
tery terminals, observing the poles;
The liquid contained in the
battery is poisonous and cor-
rosive. Avoid contact with the skin or
eyes. The battery should be charged
in a well ventilated place, away from
naked flames or possible sources of
sparks: danger of explosion and fire.
WARNING
Do not attempt to charge a
frozen battery: it must first-
ly be thawed, otherwise it may burst.
If freezing has occurred, the battery
should be checked by skilled person-
nel to make sure that the internal el-
ements are not damaged and that the
body is not cracked, with the risk of
leaking poisonous and corrosive acid.
WARNING❒ turn on the charger;
❒ when you have finished, turn the charg-
er off before disconnecting the battery;
❒ reconnect battery negative terminal.
123-154 Panda New GB 21-06-2007 13:51 Pagina 152
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
