2009 FIAT PANDA versions

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F0Z0230m
fig. 52
F0Z0020m
fig. 53
CONTROLSDUALDRIVE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
SYSTEM fig. 53
(for versions/markets where provided)
Press the button A to turn the “CITY” function on (see
paragraph “Electric power steering”). When this function
is on, the wording CITY on the instrument panel will turn
on. Press the button again to turn the function off.
HAZARD LIGHTS fig. 53
They are turned on by pressing the button B, regardless
of the position of the ignition key.
When the device is on, the switch is flashing and warning
lights
Î
and
¥
on the cluster come on.
Press button B again to turn off.
The use of hazard lights is governed by the Highway Code
of the country you are in. Keep to the rules. BOOT LIGHT fig. 52
For versions fitted with boot light, the light comes on
automatically when opening the tailgate and it will go off
when closing.
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F0Z0028m
fig. 54
FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH fig. 54
It is located under the driver’s seat and comes into oper-
ation in the case of a collision:❒
cutting off fuel supply with resultant engine switching-off;
❒
automatically unlocking the doors;
❒
switching on interior lights (for about 15 minutes).
When the device comes into operation the message
“FPS on” is shown on the display.
For the reconfigurable multifunction display, the message
“Inertia switch intervened – See Handbook” will be
displayed. FOG LIGHTS fig. 53
(for versions/markets where provided)
To turn the lights on, press the button F with the side lights
on.
With fog lights on, the warning light
5
on the instrument
panel will come on at the same time.
Press the button again to turn the lights off.
REAR FOG LIGHTS fig. 53
To turn the lights on press the button D with the dipped
beam or fog lights on.
With lights on, the warning light 4on the instrument pan-
el will come on at the same time. Press the button again
to turn the lights off.
HEATED REAR WINDOW fig. 53
Operate control E to turn the heated rear window on.
With heated rear window on, the warning light
(
comes
on. Press again to turn off.
This function will turn off automatically after about
20 minutes.
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F0Z0223m
fig. 55
Carefully inspect the car for fuel leakages, e.g. in the en-
gine compartment, under the car or near the fuel tank.
If no fuel leaks are found and the car can be started again,
press the button A to reset the fuel system and the lights.
After a collision, turn the ignition key to STOP to pre-
vent battery running down.
If, after a collision, you smell fuel or see
leaks from the fuel system, do not reset the
switches to avoid fire risk.
WARNING
INTERIOR FITTINGSCIGAR LIGHTER AND ASHTRAY fig. 55
(for versions/markets where provided)
Press the button A; after about 15 seconds it will return
to its original position and the cigar lighter is ready for use.
IMPORTANT Always check that the cigar lighter has
turned off.
The cigar lighter gets very hot. Handle it
carefully and make sure children don’t
touch it: risk of fire and/or burns.
WARNING
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F0Z0069m
fig. 56
F0Z0035m
fig. 57
GLOVEBOX ON PASSENGER’S SIDE
DASHBOARD fig. 57
Open the glovebox as indicated by the arrow.
On the dashboard, above the glovebox, there is an
oddment compartment for small objects.
On some versions, the glovebox has been replaced with
an open oddment compartment. The ashtray can be removed and can be placed into the
glass holder to be used also by rear passengers.
Do not use the ashtray as waste paper basket: it might
set on fire in contact with cigarette stubs.
SUN VISORS fig. 56
They are located at the sides of the driving rear view
mirror.
They can be adjusted forwards and sideways.
A courtesy mirror is applied to the back of the passenger’s
side sun visor, while a pocket is applied to the back of
the driver’s side sun visor. On certain versions the cour-
tesy mirror is fitted also on the driver’s sun visor.
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Do not travel with the gloveboxes open: risk
of passenger’s injury in case of accident.
WARNING
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F0Z0273m
fig. 58
F0Z0065m
fig. 60
˙
˙˙˙
F0Z0038m
fig. 59
GLASS/BOTTLE HOLDER
The central tunnel has two recesses fig. 59 for glasses, cups
or cans.
At the back there is a rear recess fig. 60 to house a glass. ODDMENT COMPARTMENT UNDER
THE SEAT fig. 58 (for versions/markets where
provided)
On Emotion versions, under the passenger’s seat there is
an oddment compartment (if no HI-FI system subwoofer
is installed).
To access the oddment compartment, lift the front area
of the cushion 1 to release it, then lift the back of the
cushion 2 (on backrest side).
To close the oddment compartment, lower and fit the back
of the cushion under the backrest without forcing it, then
press the front part until it locks into place fully.
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F0Z0130m
fig. 61
F0Z0198m
fig. 62
CURRENT SOCKET fig. 61
(for versions/markets where provided)
The current socked is located on the central tunnel
and is powered with ignition key on MAR.
To use the socket, open the protection lid A.
Correct operation is ensured only if the connected ac-
cessories are provided with approved standard plugs, pre-
sent on all Lineaccessori Fiat components.
IMPORTANT With the engine off and ignition key in MAR,
the extended use (for instance for over one hour) of ac-
cessories which drain much current may reduce battery
efficiency and therefore cause misfiring.
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Only accessories with a maximum power of
180 W (maximum absorption 15 A) can be
connected to the socket.
POWER SUN-ROOF (SKY-DOME)Upon request, the car can be fitted a power sun-roof con-
sisting of two glass panels fig. 62 and sun curtains fig. 63:
A front mobile pane;
B rear fixed pane;
D sun curtains (two): to open, make the curtain slide as
shown by the arrow.
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F0Z0686m
fig. 67
To unlock
Turn the key to position 2 with the door shut properly.
With central door locking (for versions/markets where
provided) all doors must be shut properly.
By remote control (for versions/markets where provided)
press the button
Á
to close the doors.
If one of the doors is not shut properly, simultaneous
locking is disabled.
IMPORTANT If one of the front doors is not fully closed
or in case of system failure, central door locking will not
operate and, after 6 attempts in rapid sequence, the sys-
tem will be excluded for about 60 seconds.
DOORSLOCKING/UNLOCKING FROM THE OUTSIDE
fig. 67
To unlock
Turn the key to position 1 and pull the handle upwards.
With central door locking (for versions/markets where
provided), the doors are unlocked simultaneously when
the key is turned.
By remote control (for versions/markets where provided)
press the button
Ëto open the doors.
Before opening a door, make sure this can
be done in safety.
WARNING
Open the doors only when the car is sta-
tionary.
WARNING
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F0Z0025m
fig. 70
POWER WINDOW FRONT WINDOW WINDERS fig. 70
(for versions/markets where provided)
They operate with ignition key on MAR and for about two
minutes after positioning the key on STOP or removing it.
The two buttons are located besides the gearshift lever
(one for each side); they control:
A Opening/closing of left-hand door window.
B Opening/closing of right-hand door window.
Keep the driver’s door button pressed for a few seconds
to open or close the window automatically (only with key
at MAR).
Incorrect use of the power windows may
be dangerous. Before and during their op-
eration ensure that any passengers are not at risk
from the moving glass either by personal objects
getting caught in the mechanism or by being hit
by it directly.
WARNING
When leaving the car, always remove the
ignition key to avoid the risk of injury of
people still on board due to accidental operation
of the power windows.
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