2013 FIAT PANDA wiper blades

WINDOW CLEANINGThe right stalk controls windscreen wiper/washer
and rear window wiper/washer operation.
WINDSCREEN WASHER/WIPER
It can be operated only with the ignition key turned
to MAR-ON.
The ring nut A fig. 32 can be moved to four different
positions:
windscreen wiper off.intermittent operation.continuous slow operation.continuous fast operation.
Move the stalk upwards (unstable position) to limit
operation to the time for which the stalk is held
in this position.When released, the stalk will return to its default
position and the wiper will be automatically stopped.
With the ring nut A fig. 32 in position
, the
windscreen wiper will automatically adapt operating
speed to the speed of the car.
With the windscreen wiper operational, if reverse
gear is engaged, the rear window wiper is
automatically activated.
Never use the windscreen wiper to remove
layers of snow or ice from the windscreen.
In such conditions, the windscreen wiper
may be subjected to excessive stress and the
overload cut-out , which prevents operation for a
few seconds, may intervene. If operation is not
restored (even after turning the key and
restarting the car engine), contact a Fiat
Dealership.Do not operate the windscreen wiper with
the blades lifted from the windscreen.
"Smart washing" function
Pull the stalk towards the steering wheel (unstable
position) to activate the windscreen washer.
Keeping the stalk pulled for more than half a second,
with just one movement it is possible to operate
the washer jet and the wiper at the same time.
The wiper stops working three strokes after the
stalk is released.
fig. 32
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STORING THE CARIf the car is to be left inactive for longer than a
month, the following precautions should be taken:
❒park the car in covered, dry and if possible
well-ventilated premises and slightly open
the windows;
❒engage a gear and check that the handbrake is not
engaged;
❒disconnect the negative battery terminal (for
versions with Start&Stop system refer to the
paragraph "Start&Stop system" in the chapter
"Knowing your car"); If the battery is not
disconnected from the electrical system, check its
charge every thirty days;
❒clean and protect the painted parts using
protective wax;
❒clean and protect the shiny metal parts using
special compounds available commercially;❒sprinkle talcum powder on the windscreen and
rear window wiper rubber blades and lift them
off the glass;
❒cover the car with a cloth or perforated plastic
sheet. Do not use sheets of non-perforated plastic
as they do not allow moisture on the car body
to evaporate;
❒inflate tyres to +0.5 bar above the standard
specified pressure and check it at intervals;
❒do not drain the engine cooling system.
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PERIODIC CHECKSEvery 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and, if
necessary, top up the following:
❒engine coolant, brake fluid and windscreen washer
fluid level;
❒tyre inflation pressure and condition;
❒operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, etc.);
❒operation of screen washer/wiper system and
positioning/wear of windscreen/rear window wiper
blades.
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if required, the
engine oil level.
HEAVY-DUTY USE OF THE CARIf the car is used mainly under one of the following
conditions:
❒towing a trailer or caravan;
❒dusty roads;
❒short, repeated journeys (less than 7-8 km) at
sub-zero outside temperatures;
❒engine often idling or driving long distances at low
speeds or long periods of idleness;
the following checks must be carried out more often
than indicated in the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
❒check cleanliness of side locks, bonnet and luggage
compartment locks, and cleanliness and lubrication
of linkages;
❒visually inspect conditions of: engine, gearbox,
transmission, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel
system - brakes) and rubber elements (boots -
sleeves - bushes - etc.);
❒check battery charge and battery fluid level
(electrolyte);
❒visually inspect condition of the accessory drive
belts;
❒check and, if necessary, change engine oil and
replace oil filter;
❒check and, if necessary, replace pollen filter.
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WARNING
The road holding qualities of the car
also depend on the correct inflation
pressure of the tyres.
WARNING
If tyre pressure is too low, it may
overheat and be severely damaged as a
result .
WARNING
Do not switch tyres from the right­hand
side of the vehicle to the left­hand
side, and vice versa.
WARNING
Never submit alloy rims to repainting
treatments requiring the use of
temperatures exceeding 150°C.The mechanical
properties of the wheels could be impaired.
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW
WIPERBLADES
Replace the blades if the rubber edge is deformed or
worn. In any event, it is advisable to replace them
approximately once a year.
A few simple precautions can reduce the possibility
of damage to the blades:
❒if the temperature falls below zero, make sure that
ice has not frozen the rubber against the glass. Use
an antifreeze product to release it if required;
❒remove any snow from the glass: in addition to
protecting the blades, this prevents effort on
the motor and over-heating;
❒do not operate the windscreen/rear window
wipers on dry glass.
WARNING
Driving with worn windscreen/rear
window wiper blades is a serious hazard,
because visibility is reduced in bad weather.
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Replacing the wiper blades
Proceed as follows:
❒raise the wiper arm, press tab A fig. 155 of the
attachment spring and remove the blade from
the arm;
❒fit the new blade, inserting the tab into the special
slot in the arm, making sure that it is locked;
❒lower the windscreen wiper arm on the
windscreen.
Do not operate the windscreen wiper with
the blades lifted from the windscreen.Replacing the rear window wiper blade
Proceed as follows:
❒raise cover A fig. 156, undo nut B and remove arm
C;
❒correctly position the new arm, fully tighten nut B
then lower cover A.
SPRAY NOZZLES
Windscreen washer
The windscreen washer jets A fig. 157 can be
adjusted rotating the side notch with a screwdriver
B. If there is no jet of fluid, firstly check that there is
fluid in the reservoir (see "Checking fluid levels" in
this chapter).
Then check that the nozzle holes are not clogged;
use a needle to unblock them if necessary.
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Manual window winders ......... 62
Mechanical Brake Assist ......... 73
Menu items ................................ 10
MSR system ............................... 73
MSR (system) ............................ 73
Multifunction display................ 7N
umber plate lights
– bulb replacement ............... 161
O
n-board instruments
– engine coolant
temperature gauge ............. 6
– Fuel level gauge ................... 6
– multifunction display .......... 4
– On-board instruments....... 4
– rev counter........................... 6
– Speedometer ....................... 6
P
arking ...................................... 124
Parking lights ............................. 46
Parking sensors ......................... 88
Passenger side glove
compartment .......................... 53
Performance (top speed) ...... 217
Plugs (type) ............................... 204Pollen filter ............................... 189
Power socket............................. 54
Preparation to install a
portable navigation
system ....................................... 93
Pretensioners ........................... 103
Protecting the
environment ............................ 98
R
aising the car......................... 172
Rear fog lights .......................... 161
Rear roof light
– bulb replacement ............... 164
Rear view mirrors .................... 29
Rear window washer jets ...... 195
Rear window washer ............... 48
– rear window washer
fluid level.............................. 188
Rear window wiper.................. 48
– blade replacement ............. 194
– blades.................................... 193
– level check .. 183-184-185-186
Refuelling
– capacities table ................... 219
Refuelling the car................. 94-95
Replacing fuses ......................... 165Rev counter ............................... 6
Rim protector .......................... 214
Rims
– wheels and tyres ................ 192
Roof lights
– front roof light..................... 49
– luggage compartment
roof light ............................... 50
Roof rack/ski rack .................... 70
Safety .......................................... 99
– carrying children safely ..... 107
– "Isofix" child seat
(fitting) ................................. 112
– seat belts............................... 99
Saving fuel ................................. 126
SBR system ............................... 101
Scheduled Servicing Plan ....... 176
Seat belts
– load limiters ........................ 104
– maintenance ........................ 106
– pretensioners...................... 103
– SBR system ......................... 101
– using the seat belts............. 99
Seats ............................................ 23
– Adjusting the seats ............. 23
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Windscreen washer
– windscreen washer fluid
level....................................... 188
Windscreen washer sprays ... 194
Windscreen wiper ................... 47
– blades.................................... 193
– level check .. 183-184-185-186
– replacing wiper blades ...... 194
Wiring for radio system.......... 91
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