2009 FIAT PANDA trailer

F0Z0692m
fig. 93
The beep frequency:❒
becomes louder as the distance between car and ob-
stacle decreases;
❒
becomes continuous when the distance between the
car and the obstacle is less that 30 cm and stops im-
mediately if the distance increases;
❒
is constant if the distance is unchanged.
Detection distances
Central operating radius 120 cm
Side operating radius 60 cm
If several obstacles are detected by the sensors, only the
nearest one is considered.
FAILURE WARNING
In the event of parking sensor failures, the driver is warned
when engaging reverse by a three-second beep.
OPERATION WITH TRAILER
Sensor operation is automatically deactivated when the trail-
er electric cable plug is fitted in the car tow hook socket.
The sensors are automatically reactivated when the trail-
er cable plug is removed.
PARKING SENSORS (for versions/markets where provided)
They are are located in the car rear bumper, fig. 93, and
they inform the driver, through an intermittent acoustic
signal, about the presence of obstacles behind the car.
ACTIVATION
The sensors are automatically activated when the reverse
gear is engaged.
As the obstacle behind the vehicle gets closer to the car,
the buzzer becomes more frequent.
BUZZER WARNINGS
When the reverse gear is engaged an intermittent acoustic
signal is automatically activated (short beep indicating that
the system is working).
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CONTAINING RUNNING COSTSSome useful tips are given below for fuel saving and re-
ducing harmful emissions of CO
2and other pollutants
(nitrogen oxides, unburnt hydrocarbons, Particulate
Matter (PM) etc.).
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out in accordance
with the “Scheduled servicing plan.”
Tyres
Check the pressure of the tyres routinely at an interval
of no more than 4 weeks: if the pressure is too low, con-
sumption levels increase as resistance to rolling is higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with an overloaded boot. The weight of
the car (especially when driving in town) and its trim great-
ly affects consumption and stability.
Accessories installed on longitudinal bars
Remove accessories like: roof racks, ski racks, luggage con-
tainer, 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.
To change gears properly you must push
the clutch pedal fully down. For this rea-
son, there must be no obstacles on the floor un-
der the pedals: ensure that rubber mats (if any)
are lying flat and do not interfere with the pedals.
WARNING
Do not drive with your hand resting on the
shifting lever, because this pressure, even
if light, over time can wear out the gearbox
internal components.
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TOWING TRAILERSIMPORTANT NOTES
For towing caravans or trailers the car must be fitted with
a certified tow hook and an adequate electric system. In-
stallation should be carried out by specialised personnel
who will issue the required papers for travelling on roads.
Install any specific and/or additional rear view mirrors as
specified by the Highway Code.
Remember that when towing a trailer, steep hills are hard-
er to climb, braking spaces increase and overtaking takes
longer depending on the overall weight.
Engage a low gear when driving downhill, rather than con-
stantly 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 car registration document) account should
be taken of the fully laden trailer, including accessories and
luggage.
Do not exceed the speed limits specific for each country
you are driving in, in case of vehicles towing trailers. In any
case, the top speed must not exceed 100 km/h. Traffic and road conditions
Rather high consumption levers are tied to situations with
heavy traffic, for instance when travelling in queues with
frequent use of the lower gears or in cities with many traf-
fic lights. Also winding mountain roads and rough road sur-
faces adversely affect consumption.
Traffic hold-ups
During prolonged hold-ups (e.g. level crossings) the engine
should be switched off.
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INSTALLING THE TOW HOOK
The towing device should be fastened to the body by spe-
cialised personnel according to any additional and/or in-
tegrative information supplied by the Manufacturer of the
device.
The towing device must meet current regulations with
reference to 94/20/EEC Directive and subsequent amend-
ments.
For any version the towing device used must match the
towable weight of the car on which it is to be installed.
For the electric connection a standard connector should
be used which is generally placed on a special bracket nor-
mally fastened to the towing device, and a special ECU for
external trailer light control must be installed on the car.
For the electric connection, a 7 pin 12V DC connection
is to be used (CUNA/UNI and ISO/DIN Standards). Fol-
low the instructions provided by the car manufacturer
and/or the tow hook manufacturer.
An electric brake (or electric winch) should be supplied
directly by the battery through a cable with a cross sec-
tion of no less than 2.5 mm
2.
IMPORTANT Electric brake or other devices shall be used
with running engine.
In addition to the electrical branches, the car electric sys-
tem can only be connected to the supply cable for an elec-
tric brake and to the cable for an internal light for the trail-
er, not exceeding 15 W.
For connections use the preset control unit with battery
cable not less than 2.5 mm2.
The ABS system with which the vehicle
may be equipped does not control the
braking system of the trailer. Take specific care
when travelling on slippery roads.
WARNING
Under no circumstances should the car
braking system be modified to control the
trailer brake. The trailer braking system must be
fully independent of the car’s hydraulic system.
WARNING
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ABS SYSTEM FAILURE (amber)Turning the ignition key to
MAR
the
warning light turns on, but it should go off
after a few seconds.
The warning light will light up when the system is either
not working or not available. Under these circumstances
the braking system will work as normal without the ex-
tra performance offered by the ABS system. Drive care-
fully and contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated message.
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IMPORTANT Under severe use of the car, it is advisable
to keep the engine on and slightly accelerated for a few
minutes before switching it off.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated message. ENGINE COOLANT HIGH TEMPERA-
TURE (red)
Turning the ignition key to MAR the warning light
turns on, but it should go off after a few seconds. The
warning light turns on when the engine is overheated. If
the warning light comes on when driving, proceed as fol-
lows:
❒in standard normal driving conditions: stop the car,
switch off the engine and check whether the water lev-
el in the reservoir is not below the MIN. mark. In this
case, wait for a few minutes for the engine to cool
down, then slowly and carefully open the cap, top-up
with coolant and check that the level is between the
MIN. and MAX. marks on the reservoir itself. Also
check for any fluid leaks. If, when restarting, the warn-
ing light should come on again, contact a Fiat Dealer-
ship.
❒In case of car heavy duty (e.g.: towing trailer uphill or
fully laden car): decrease speed, if the warning light stays
on, stop the car. Wait for 2 or 3 minutes with the en-
gine running and slightly accelerated to further accel-
erate the coolant circulation. Then stop the engine.
Check the correct liquid level as described above.
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LOW BATTERY CHARGE (red)
Turning the ignition key to
MAR
, the warning
light turns on and should go out as soon as the
engine is started (with the engine running at idle speed
a short delay in going out is allowed).
If the warning light stays on contact immediately a Fiat
Dealership.
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30
30
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20
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15
F39
F39
F40
F43
F53
F47
F48
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Passenger’s compartment fuse-box - fig. 167 FUSE AMPERETelephoneBody-computer control unitHeated rear windowWindscreen wiper/washerWindscreen/rear window washer pumpFront left power windowFront right power windowRear window wiper
30
20
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Engine compartment fuse-box - fig. 169 FUSE AMPEREClimate control system fanHeadlight washersHornSecondary services and odometer generatorMain beam headlights+ 30 trailer unit
Electronic injection and supply system +15 Dualogic transmission control unitElectronic injection primary services+30 engine control node
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CAR MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICINGCorrect servicing is essential in guaranteeing a long life for
the car under the best conditions.
This is why Fiat has programmed a series of checks and
servicing operations every 20,000 km.
It is however important to remember that scheduled ser-
vicing does not completely cover all the car’s requirements:
also in the initial run-in period before 20,000 km service
coupon and later, between each servicing interval, ordi-
nary care is still required, such as for example routine
check and topping-up the level of fluids, tyre pressure
check, etc...
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OF THE CAR
IMPORTANT Scheduled Servicing coupons are specified
by the Manufacturer. Failure to have them carried out may
invalidate the warranty.
Schedule servicing can be carried out by any Fiat Dealership,
at pre-established times.
If during each operation, in addition to the ones pro-
grammed, the need arises for further replacements or re-
pairs, these may only be carried out with the express
agreement of the Customer.
IMPORTANT It is advisable to contact a Fiat Dealership
in the event of any minor operating failure, without wait-
ing for the next service coupon.
If the car is used frequently for towing a trailer, the inter-
val between services should be reduced.
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YEARLY INSPECTION SCHEDULEFor cars with an annual mileage of below 20,000 km (for
example about 15,000 km) the following yearly inspec-
tion schedule is advised:❒
check conditions/wear of tyres and adjust pressure if
necessary (including spare wheel);
❒
check lighting system operation (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, boot light, passenger’s
compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc...);
❒
check wiper/washer system operation, adjust nozzles;
❒
check windscreen/rear window blade position/wear;
❒
check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
❒
check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks and lever
cleanliness and lubrication;
❒
sight inspect the conditions of: engine, gearbox, trans-
mission, pipes and hoses (exhaust – fuel supply – brak-
ing system) rubber parts (boots – sleeves – bushes etc.),
fuel and brake system hoses;
❒
check battery charge;
❒
visually check the various drive belt conditions;
❒
check and top-up liquids if required (engine coolant,
brakes, windscreen washer, battery, etc.);
❒
change engine oil;
❒
change engine oil filter;
❒
change pollen filter (for versions/markets where pro-
vided).
ADDITIONAL INTERVENTIONSEvery 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and, if nec-
essary, top-up the following:❒
engine coolant fluid level;
❒
brake fluid level;
❒
battery fluid level;
❒
windscreen washer fluid level;
❒
tyre pressure and conditions.
Every 3,000 km check the following and top-up, if required:
❒
engine oil level.
You are recommended to use FL Selenia products de-
signed and produced specifically for Fiat cars (see table
“Capacities” in chapter “Technical specifications”).
IMPORTANT – Engine oil
Should prevailing use of the car be under one of the fol-
lowing specially heavy conditions:
❒
trailer or caravan towing;
❒
dusty roads;
❒
short distances (less than 7–8 km) and with external
temperatures below zero;
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