2013 FIAT PANDA warning lights and messages

Warning light
switching on while driving
If the
warning light switches on, this means that
the system is running a self-diagnosis (for example
for a voltage drop). Should the fault persist, contact a
Fiat Dealership.
THE KEYS
The electronic components inside the key
may be damaged if the key is subjected
to strong shocks. In order to ensure
complete efficiency of the electronic devices
inside the keys, they should never be exposed to
direct sunlight .
KEY WITHOUT REMOTE CONTROL
The metal insert A fig. 9 operates:
❒the ignition switch;
❒the driver side door and, for versions/markets
where provided, the passenger side door;
❒the boot lock.
To request duplicates of the key, go to a Fiat
Dealership, taking an ID document and the car
ownership documents.
KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The metal insert A fig. 10 operates:
❒the ignition switch;
❒the driver side door and, for versions/markets
where provided, the passenger side door.
Press button B fig. 10 to open/close the metal insert.
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Unlocking the doors and the tailgate
Briefly press button
: for unlocking of doors and
luggage compartment, timed switching-on of internal
roof lights and double flashing of direction indicators
(for versions/markets, where provided).The doors are unlocked automatically if the fuel
cut-off system intervenes.
Locking the doors and the tailgate
Briefly press button
: for locking of doors and
luggage compartment, with switching-off of roof light
and single flashing of direction indicators (for
versions/markets, where provided).
If one or more doors are open, the doors will not be
locked. This is indicated by a rapid flashing of the
direction indicators (for versions/markets, where
provided). If the luggage compartment is open, the
doors will not be locked.
When a speed of over 20 km/h is reached, the doors
will be locked automatically if this specific function
was set.
Opening the luggage compartment
Press the
button to open the luggage
compartment using the remote control.
The direction indicators will flash twice to indicate
that the luggage compartment has been opened.
The electronic components inside the key
may be damaged if the key is subjected
to strong shocks. In order to ensure
complete efficiency of the electronic devices
inside the key, it should never be exposed
to direct sunlight .
fig. 9
F0W0077
fig. 10
F0W0299
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Request for additional remote controls
The system can recognise up to 8 keys with
incorporated remote control. Should a new remote
control be necessary, go to a Fiat Dealership, taking
an ID document and the car ownership documents.
Changing battery - key with remote control
To replace the battery, proceed as follows:
❒press button A fig. 11 and open the metal insert B;
❒turn screw C to
using a fine bit screwdriver;
❒take out the battery case D and replace the
battery E making sure that polarities are correct;
❒refit the battery case D inside the key and lock it
by turning screw C to
.
Used batteries must be disposed of, as
specified by law, in the special containers.
Otherwise take them to a Fiat Dealership,
which will deal with their disposal.
fig. 11
F0W0189
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IGNITION DEVICEThe key can be turned to 3 different positionsfig. 12:
❒STOP: engine off, key can be removed, steering
column locked. Some electrical devices (e.g. sound
system, central door locking system, etc.) can
operate;
❒MAR-ON: driving position. All electrical devices
are enabled;
❒AVV: engine start-up.
The ignition switch is fitted with a safety system that
requires the ignition key to be turned back to STOP
if the engine does not start, before the starting
operation can be repeated.
WARNING
If the ignition device has been tampered
with (e.g. an attempted theft), have it
checked over by a Fiat Dealership before driving
again.
WARNING
Always remove the key when you leave
your car to prevent someone from
accidentally operating the controls. Remember
to engage the handbrake. Engage 1
st
gear if
the car is parked uphill or reverse if the car is
parked downhill. Never leave children
unattended in the car.
STEERING LOCK
Engagement:when the key is in position STOP,
remove the key and turn the steering wheel until it is
locked.
Disengagement:move the steering wheel slightly
as you turn the ignition key to MAR-ON.
1
02
fig. 12
F0W0102
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WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden to carr y out
any after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect performance and
safety, invalidate the warranty and also result
in non-compliance of the car with type-
approval requirements.
WARNING
Never remove the key while the car is
moving.The steering wheel will lock
as soon as it is turned.This holds true for cars
being towed as well.
SEATS
WARNING
All adjustments must be made with the
car stationary.
WARNING
If a side bag is fitted, it is dangerous to
use seat covers not available from
Lineaccessori Fiat .
FRONT SEATS
Lengthwise adjustment
Lift lever A fig. 13 and push the seat forwards or
backwards: in driving position your arms should rest
on the rim of the steering wheel.
WARNING
Once you have released the adjustment
lever, always check that the seat is
locked on the guides by trying to move it back
and for th. If the seat is not locked into place,
it may unexpectedly slide and cause the driver
to lose control of the car.
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Height adjustment(for versions/markets, where
provided)
Adjust lever B fig. 14 upwards or downwards to
obtain the required height.
IMPORTANT Carry out the adjustment whilst seated
in the driver's seat.Backrest angle adjustment
Operate lever C fig. 15 until the desired position is
reached, then release the lever.
Moving the fold-down passenger seat to table
position(for versions/markets, where provided)
Move the seat fully backwards by operating lever A
(see Lengthwise adjustment), lower the headrest (see
Headrest, downward adjustment), operate lever C,
fold the backrest down to the cushion and then
release lever C.
fig. 13
F0W0062
fig. 14
F0W0063
fig. 15
F0W0064
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Document holder pocket(for versions/markets
where provided)
On some versions the multifunction pocket can be
removed from the seat backrest, using the two
pullers of the zips in the pocket bottom fig. 16.
The removed pocket can be folded and closed with
the buttons at its ends.
WARNING
If passengers are seating in the rear
seats, remove all potentially dangerous
objects which may cause injuries in case of
accident .Electric front seat heating(for versions/markets,
where provided)
To heat the cushion of the front seats, with the
ignition key in MAR-ON, press respectively button A
or B fig. 17.
To deactivate the function press the button again.
fig. 16
F0W0302
fig. 17
F0W0300
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REAR SEATS
Sliding seats(for versions/markets, where
provided)
To bring the seat to the wished position, pull lever A
fig. 18 then adjust.
Folding seats(for versions/markets, where
provided)
To tilt rear seats, refer to chapter "Extending the
boot".
HEAD RESTRAINTSFRONT
They are height-adjustable: to adjust them, operate
as follows.
Upwards adjustment:raise the head restraint
until it clicks into place.
Downwards adjustment:press button A fig. 19
and lower the head restraint.
"Anti-Whiplash" Device
The head restraints are equipped with an “Anti-
Whiplash” device, which reduces the distance
between head and head restraint in the event of a
rear impact, thus mitigating the "whiplash" effect.
fig. 18
F0W0301
fig. 19
F0W0061
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