2009 FIAT PANDA Owners Manual

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F0Z0064m
fig. 71
WINDOW WINDERS fig. 71
Window winders are fitted on the rear doors of all versions;
on some versions window winders are fitted also on front
doors. To open/close use the handle A.
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F0Z0687m
fig. 72
F0Z0688m
fig. 73
BOOTOPENING THE TAILGATE
By means of the key without remote control
fig. 72
To release the lock, use the metal insert of the ignition
key A.
Tailgate opening is eased by the action of the side gas
struts.
Some versions, opening the tailgate will switch the boot
light on: the light will go off automatically when closing
the tailgate.
The light will stay on for about 15 minutes after turning the
key to STOP: if during this time, one door or the tailgate
is opened, the light will switch on again for 15 minutes.By means of the key with remote control
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Press the button
R
. The direction indicators will
blink twice when the tailgate is opened.
Soft touch power handle fig. 73
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions, the tailgate (when released) can
be opened only from outside the car operating on
the powered handle C located under the tailgate edge.
The tailgate can be opened at any time, if the doors
are unlocked. To open it, enable the handle, opening
one of the front doors or unlocking the doors by
the remote control or using the key without remote
control. If the boot is not shut properly the instru-
ment panel warning light ´(if any) will come on.
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Never exceed the maximum allowed load
in the boot (see “Technical Specifica-
tions”). Make sure that the objects are well
arranged in the boot so that they will not be pro-
jected forwards following sudden braking.
WARNING
Never travel with the tailgate open: ex-
haust gases may get into the passenger’s
compartment.
WARNING
If you travel in areas with few filling sta-
tions and you want to transport fuel in
a spare tank, comply with the regulations in force
and use only an approved, suitably secured tank.
Even in this way the risk of fire increases in case
of accident.
WARNING
RAISING THE PARCEL SHELF fig. 74
To store luggage easily you can raise the parcel shelf
until hearing the locking click. Push it down to refit it.
CLOSING THE TAILGATE fig. 75
To close, lower the tailgate until the lock clicks. On the
tailgate inner part a pull strap B makes the tailgate hold-
ing and closing easier.
fig. 75
F0Z0689m
fig. 74
F0Z0237m
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Open the tailgate with care when carrying
objects on the roof rack to prevent injuries.
WARNING
A heavy load that has not been secured
may cause serious injuries in case of
accident.
WARNING
EXTENDING THE BOOT
(versions with fixed rear seat) fig. 76
To extend the boot, proceed as follows:
1) The parcel shelf removed can be placed transversally
behind the backrests. To remove, release the two catch-
es A (one each side) from their locations and pull the par-
cel shelf outwards.
2) Operate the levers on the backrests outer side and tilt
the backrest forwards shifting aside the seat belt.
For three-point central seat belts see paragraph “Use of
the central seat belt” in chapter “Safety devices”.
To bring back the seat in its standard position: lift the back-
rest and push it backwards until you hear the locking click
and make sure the seat belts are at the front of the back-
rest.
Upon demand the car can be fitted with split rear seat.The boot extension possibilities offered by the split seat
are many and can be chosen according to the number of
passengers and the amount of luggage to be carried:
❒
total extension with right and left side of the seat tilt-
ed as described above;
❒
partial extension with left or right side of the seat tilt-
ed and place only for one person on the rear seat.
IMPORTANT If in a rather heavy load is being carried in
the boot and you are travelling at night, check and adjust
the main beam headlights aiming (see “Headlights” in this
section).fig. 76
F0Z0131m
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Once you have released the adjustment
lever, always check that the seat is locked
on the guides by trying to move it back and forth.
Failure to lock the seat in place could result in the
seat moving suddenly and the driver losing control
of the car.
WARNING
Restoring the seat position
To bring back the seat to its standard position: lift the seat
back and push it backwards until it locks and make sure
the seat belts are at the front of the seat back. EXTENDING THE BOOT
(versions with sliding rear seat) fig. 77 and 78
Partial extension
Use the lever A (in the passenger’s compartment) or
the central tab D in the boot to move the seat forward.
Total extension
Remove the parcel shelf as previously described (see ver-
sions with fixed rear seat).
Use the lever A or the central tab D in the boot to move
the seat to the required position (e.g. fully forward for to-
tal boot extension).
Lift lever B or C or pull side tabs E or F in the boot to
release the seat backrest section to tilt; act on both if you
want to tilt the whole backrest.
fig. 78
F0Z0258m
fig. 77
F0Z0257m
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The bonnet may drop suddenly if the sup-
porting rod is not positioned properly. This
should only be done when the car is stationary.
WARNING
Before opening the bonnet, check that
windscreen wiper arm is not lifted from
the windscreen.
WARNING
With hot engine, proceed with the utmost
care inside the engine compartment to
avoid burns. Do not place your hands close to the
fan: it might start working also with the ignition
key removed. Wait for engine cooling.
WARNING
BONNETTo open - fig. 79-80-81
Pull the red lever (under the dashboard) in the arrow
direction as shown in the figure.
Lift the lever A.
Lift the bonnet and at the same time release the rod B from
its catch C.
Insert the end of the rod in recess D on the bonnet
and secure it.
fig. 80
F0Z0690m
fig. 79
F0Z0202m
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F0Z0075m
fig. 81
To close - fig. 81
Hold the bonnet up with one hand and with the other
remove rod B from its recess D; then, fit it back into its
catch C.
Lower the bonnet to approximately 20 centimetres above
the engine compartment and let it come down. Make sure
the bonnet is properly locked and not just secured in safe-
ty position. In this case, do not press the bonnet down, rather
lift it again and repeat the procedure.
For safety reasons, the bonnet must al-
ways be properly closed while the car is
travelling. Make sure that the bonnet is properly
closed and that the lock is engaged. Should you
notice that the bonnet is not properly secured
while travelling, stop the car immediately and lose
the bonnet safely.
WARNING
Pay attention to scarves, ties and other
loose fitting garments. If they accidental-
ly touch moving parts, they may easily get caught
up with serious risks for those who wear them.
WARNING
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F0Z00203m
fig. 82
ROOF RACK/SKI RACKSETTING THE FASTENERS fig. 82
The roof rack fasteners A are shown in the figure.
To secure the roof rack, remove the plugs B (two each
side).
An especially designed roof rack/ski rack is available from
Lineaccessori Fiat.
On some versions, roof rack bars can be provided as
an optional.
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After travelling a few kilometres, check that
the attachment fastening screws are tight.
WARNING
Never exceed the max. allowed load ca-
pacity (see chapter “Technical specifica-
tions”).
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