2009 FIAT PANDA Display

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WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGESGENERAL WARNINGSTurning on of warning light is accompanied by specific mes-
sage and/or by buzzer sound where provided by instru-
ment panel. These indications are concise and brief and
cautionary and as such must not be considered as ex-
haustive and/or alternative to the information contained
in the Owner Handbook, which shall always be read
through carefully and thoroughly. In case of failure indi-
cation, always refer to the specifications contained in this
chapter.
IMPORTANT Failure indications displayed are divided in-
to two categories: very serious and less serious failures.
Very serious failures are indicated by a repeated and pro-
longed warning “cycle”.
Less serious failures are indicated by a limited “warning”
cycle.
The warning cycle of both failure types can be stopped
by pressing the button MODE. The instrument panel warn-
ing light will stay on until the cause of the failure is elimi-
nated.
For messages relevant to the versions equipped with Dua-
logic gearbox, see the attached Supplement.
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
LOW BRAKE FLUID (red)
HANDBRAKE ON (red)
Turning the ignition key to MAR the warning light turns
on, but it should go off after a few seconds.
Low brake fluid
The warning light turns on when the level of the brake flu-
id in the reservoir falls below the minimum level due to
a possible leak in the circuit.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated message.
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If the warning light xturns on when trav-
elling (on certain versions together with
the message on the display) stop the car imme-
diately and contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
Handbrake on
The warning light turns on when the handbrake is on.
On certain versions, if the car is moving the buzzer will al-
so sound.
IMPORTANT If the warning light turns on when travel-
ling, make sure the handbrake is not engaged.
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SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED (red)
The car is equipped with an S.B.R. system (Seat
Belt Reminder): the warning light
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on the in-
strument panel switches on and warns the driver
that the seat belt is not fastened.
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AIRBAG FAILURE (red)
Turning the ignition key to MAR the warning light
turns on, but it should go off after a few seconds.
The warning light stays on constantly if there is a failure
in the air bag system.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated message.
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If, when turning the key to MAR the warn-
ing light ¬does not turn on or if it stays
on when travelling, there could be a failure in re-
taining systems; in this event air bags or preten-
sioners may not be deployed in case of impact or,
in a minor number of cases, they may deploy ac-
cidentally. Contact a Fiat Dealership immediate-
ly to have the system checked before driving off.
WARNING
The failure of the warning light
¬(warn-
ing light off) is indicated by flashing for
more than the standard 4 seconds of the front pas-
senger’s air bag deactivated warning light
F
.
WARNING
FRONT PASSENGER’S AIR BAG
DEACTIVATED (amber)
The warning light
F
comes on when the front
passenger’s air bag is deactivated.
With front passenger’s air bag on, when the ignition key
is turned to MAR the warning light F comes on constant-
ly for about 4 seconds, flashes for another 4 seconds and
then should go out.
The warning light
F
indicates failure of
warning light
¬. This condition is indicat-
ed by intermittent blinking of warning light
F
for
longer than 4 seconds. In this case, the warning
light ¬may not indicate failures in the retaining
system. Before resuming driving, contact a Fiat
Dealership immediately to have the system
checked.
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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CONTINUOUSLY ON: LOW ENGINE
OIL PRESSURE (red)
FLASHING: EXHAUSTED ENGINE OIL
(only Multijet versions with DPF – red)
When the key is turned to MAR the warning light comes
on, but should go out as soon as the engine is started.
Low engine oil pressure
The warning light will turn on constantly together with the
message on the display (for versions/markets where pro-
vided) when the system detects that the engine oil pres-
sure is too low.If the warning light
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turns on when the
car is travelling (on certain versions to-
gether with the message on the display) stop the
engine immediately and contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
Exhausted engine oil
(Multijet versions with DPF only)
The warning light will turn on flashing together with the
message on the display (for versions/markets where pro-
vided). Depending on the versions, the warning light flash-
ing modes are as follows:
– one minute every two hours;
– cycles of three minutes with intervals with the warning
light off for five seconds until the oil is changed.v
If the warning light comes on, the ex-
hausted engine oil should be changed as
soon as possible, never drive more than 500 km
from the first switching-on of this warning light.
If the above instructions are not complied with,
the engine could be severely damaged and the
warranty may decay. Please note also that the
switching on of this warning light does not depend
on the oil quantity in the engine; when the warn-
ing light flashes, never add oil.
WARNING
After the first indication, at each engine start up the warn-
ing light will continue flashing as above described until the
oil is changed. For those versions/markets where provid-
ed, the display shows a dedicated message together with
the warning light.
The flashing of the warning light should not be consid-
ered as as fault, rather simply informs the customer that
oil needs to be changed after a standard period of car util-
isation.
Remember that the deterioration of the engine oil is ac-
celerated by:
– mainly town use of the car which makes the DPF re-
generation process more frequent;
– use of the car for short journeys, preventing the engine
from reaching operating temperature;
– repeated interruptions to the regeneration process sig-
nalled by the DPF warning light coming on.
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INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE
(Multijet versions – amber)
EOBD ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
FAILURE (petrol versions – amber)
Injection system failure
Under standard conditions, when the ignition key is moved
to MAR, the warning light turns on and should go off af-
ter engine start-up.
The warning light staying on or turning on when travelling,
signal a fault in the supply/ignition system which could cause
possible lack of performance, poor handling and high con-
sumption levels.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated message.
Under these conditions, you may continue travelling at mod-
erate speed without demanding excessive effort from the en-
gine. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
EOBD ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE
Under standard conditions, when the ignition key is moved
to MAR, the warning light turns on and should go off after
engine start-up. The initial switching-on indicates that the
warning light is working properly. If the warning light ei-
ther stays on or comes on while travelling:
❒switched on steadily: it signals a failure in the supply/
ignition system which could cause high emissions at the
exhaust, possible lack of performance, poor handling
and high consumption levels.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated message. “DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING FAILURE (red)
Turning the ignition key to MAR the warning light
turns on, but it should go off after a few seconds.
If the warning light stays on, you will not have the steer-
ing assistance and the effort on the steering wheel will be
increased, steering is still however possible. Contact a Fiat
Dealership.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated message.
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INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING (red)
On some versions the warning light turns on when
one or more doors or the tailgate are not prop-
erly closed.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated message.
A buzzer will sound (for versions with reconfigurable mul-
tifunction display only) when doors are open and the car
is moving.
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INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING
(red)
On some versions the warning light turns on
when one or more doors or the tailgate are not
properly closed.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated message.
A buzzer will sound (for versions with reconfigurable mul-
tifunction display only) when doors are open and the car
is moving.
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INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE
(Multijet versions – amber)
EOBD ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
FAILURE (petrol versions – amber)
Injection system failure
Under standard conditions, when the ignition key is moved
to MAR, the warning light turns on and should go off af-
ter engine start-up.
The warning light staying on or turning on when travelling,
signal a fault in the supply/ignition system which could cause
possible lack of performance, poor handling and high con-
sumption levels.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated message.
Under these conditions, you may continue travelling at mod-
erate speed without demanding excessive effort from the en-
gine. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.U
Under these conditions, you may continue travelling at
moderate speed without demanding excessive effort from
the engine. Prolonged use of the car with the warning light
on may cause damages. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon
as possible. The warning light goes off if the failure disap-
pears, but it is still stored by the system.
❒flashing: it indicates the possibility of damage to the cat-
alytic converter (see “EOBD system” in section “Know
your vehicle”).
If warning light
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flashes, contact a
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible to have
engine oil changed and instrument panel warning
light turned off.
WARNING
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING FAILURE (red)
Turning the ignition key to
MAR
the warning light
turns on, but it should go off after a few seconds.
If the warning light stays on, you will not have the steer-
ing assistance and the effort on the steering wheel will be
increased, steering is still however possible. Contact
a Fiat Dealership.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated message.
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EOBD ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE
Under standard conditions, when the ignition key is moved
to MAR, the warning light turns on and should go off after
engine start-up. The initial switching-on indicates that the
warning light is working properly. If the warning light ei-
ther stays on or comes on while travelling:
❒switched on steadily: it signals a failure in the supply/
ignition system which could cause high emissions at the
exhaust, possible lack of performance, poor handling
and high consumption levels.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated message.
Under these conditions, you may continue travelling at
moderate speed without demanding excessive effort from
the engine. Prolonged use of the car with the warning light
on may cause damages. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon
as possible. The warning light goes off if the failure disap-
pears, but it is still stored by the system.
❒flashing: it indicates the possibility of damage to the cat-
alytic converter (see “EOBD system” in section “Know
your vehicle”).
If the warning light flashes, it is necessary to release the ac-
celerator pedal to lower the speed of the engine until the
warning light stops flashing; continue the journey at mod-
erate speed, trying to avoid driving conditions that may
cause further flashing and contact Fiat Dealership as soon
as possible.
If, turning the ignition key to MAR, the
warning light Udoes not turn on or if it
turns on steadily or flashing when travelling
(on certain versions together with the message on
the display), contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible. The operation of the warning light Umay
be checked by the traffic control authorities using
specific devices. Always comply with the traffic
regulations in force in the country where you are
driving.
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FUEL RESERVE (amber)
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 about 5 litres fuel are left
in the tank.
IMPORTANT The warning light will flash to indicate a sys-
tem failure. If this is the case, contact a Fiat Dealership to
have the system checked.
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DPF (DIESEL PARTICULATE TRAP)
CLEANING IN PROGRESS
(only Multijet versions with DPF
– amber)
When the key is turned to the MAR position the warn-
ing light comes on but should go out after a few seconds.
The warning light turns on steadily when the DPF systems
needs to eliminate the trapped pollutants by the regen-
eration process.
The warning light does not come on every time the DPF
is being regenerated, rather only when the driving condi-
tions are such that the driver needs to know it. To switch
the warning light off, the car must be kept moving until the
regeneration process is completed.
As an average, the process lasts fifteen minutes.
The best conditions to complete the regeneration process
are reached driving the car at about 60 km/h with engine
speed over 2000 rpm. When this warning light comes on,
it does not indicate a car failure and thus it should not be
taken to the workshop. For versions/markets where pro-
vided, the display shows the dedicated message and the
warning light comes on.
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The driving speed should always be suit-
able to traffic conditions, weather condi-
tions and the driver should always comply with
the Highway Code. The engine can also be
switched off if the DPF warning light is on; nev-
ertheless, repeated interruptions of the regener-
ation process could cause an early decay of en-
gine oil. For this reason, always wait until the
warning light switches off before stopping the en-
gine as above described. DPF regeneration should
not be completed when the car is at a standstill
WARNING
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