2014 FIAT PANDA handbrake

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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WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGESGENERAL WARNINGS
Warning lights are accompanied by a specific message
and/or acoustic warning where provided by the
control panel. These indications areconcise and
precautionaryand, as such, must not be
considered as exhaustive and/or an alternative to the
information contained in this Owner Handbook,
which you are advised to read carefully in all cases. In
the event of a failure indication,always refer to
the contents of this section.
IMPORTANT Failure indications displayed are divided
into two categories:very seriousandless serious
failures.
Very seriousfailures are indicated by a repeated
and prolonged warning "cycle".
Less seriousfailures are indicated by a shorter
warning "cycle".
The display cycle of both categories can be
interrupted by pressing the
button. The
instrument panel warning light will stay on until the
cause of the malfunction is eliminated.
BRAKE FLUID LOW (red) /
HANDBRAKE ENGAGED (red)
Turning the key to MAR switches on the warning
light, but it should switch off after a few seconds.
LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
The warning light switches on when the level of the
brake fluid 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.
WARNING
If the
warning light switches on while
driving, stop immediately and contact
a Fiat Dealership.
HANDBRAKE ENGAGED
When the key is turned to MAR, the warning light
switches on but should switch off after a few
seconds.
The warning light (or symbol on the display) switches
on when the handbrake is engaged. If the car is in
motion, there will also be an acoustic warning.
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IMPORTANT If the warning light comes on when the
vehicle is in motion, check that the handbrake is
not engaged.
EBD FAILURE (red)
(amber)
The simultaneous switching on of the
(red),
(amber) and
(amber) warning lights with the
engine on, indicates either a failure of the EBD
system or that the system is not available. In this
case, the rear wheels may suddenly lock and the
vehicle may swerve when braking sharply. Drive very
carefully to the nearest Fiat Dealership to have the
system inspected immediately. On some versions the
display shows the dedicated message.
ABS FAILURE (amber)
Turning the key to MAR switches on the warning
light, but it should switch off after a few seconds.
The warning light switches on (on some versions,
with a message on the display and a symbol on
the display) when the system is not efficient. In this
case the braking system maintains its own efficiency
unaltered but without the advantage of the ABS
system. Drive carefully and contact a Fiat Dealership
as soon as possible.
AIRBAG FAILURE (red)
Turning the key to MAR switches on the warning
light, but it should switch off after a few seconds.
The warning light switches on constantly (on some
versions, with a message on the display and a symbol
on the display) to indicate an airbag system fault.
WARNING
If, when turning the key to MAR, the
warning light
does not switch on or
stays on whilst driving, a fault may be present in
the restraint systems. In this case the airbags
or pretensioners may not be deployed in an
impact or, in a lower number of cases, they may
be deployed accidentally. Before continuing,
contact a Fiat Dealership immediately to have
the system checked.
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JACK
Important notes:
❒the jack weight is 1.76 kg;
❒the jack requires no adjustment;
❒the jack cannot be repaired and in the event of a
fault it must be replaced by another original one;
❒no tool other than its cranking device may be
fitted on the jack.
To change a wheel proceed as follows:
❒stop the car in a position that is not dangerous for
oncoming traffic where you can change the wheel
safely. The ground must be flat and sufficiently
compact;
❒switch off the engine, pull up the handbrake and
engage the 1
st
gear or the reverse gear. Wear the
reflective safety jacket (compulsory by law in
certain countries) before getting out of the car;
❒open the luggage compartment, pull tab A fig. 111
and lift up the mat;
❒using the wrench A fig. 112 located in the tool
box, loosen the locking device, take the tool box B
and place it close to the wheel to be replaced.
Then take the space-saver wheel C;
❒take the wrench A fig. 113 and loosen the fixing
bolts by about one turn;
❒position the jack under the car, near the wheel to
be changed;❒operate the device A fig. 114 to extend the jack
until the top of the jack B fig. 115 fits correctly
into the side member C (next to the mark
on
the side member);
❒alert other passengers that the car is about to be
raised; all persons should be kept away from the
car until it has been lowered;
fig. 111
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fig. 112
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Dispose of the bottle and the sealant
liquid properly. Have the sealing fluid and
the cylinder disposed of in compliance
with national and local regulations.
INFLATION PROCEDURE
WARNING
Put on the protective gloves provided
together with quick tyre repair kit .
Proceed as follows:
❒Pull up the handbrake.Unscrew the tyre valve
cap, take out the filler hose A fig. 120 and tighten
the ring nut B on the tyre valve;❒make sure that the compressor switch A fig. 121 is
in position 0 (off ), start the engine, plug into the
power socket in the central tunnel fig. 122 and
operate the compressor turning switch A to
position I (on). Inflate the tyre to the pressure
specified in the "Inflation pressure" paragraph in
the "Technical specifications" section. Check tyre
pressure on gauge B fig. 121 with compressor
off to obtain a more precise reading;
❒if after five minutes it is still impossible to reach at
least 1.8 bar, disengage the compressor from the
valve and power socket, then move the car
forwards by approx. ten metres in order
to distribute the sealing fluid inside the tyre evenly,
then repeat the inflation operation;
❒if after this operation you still cannot reach at least
1.8 bar after 5 minutes from switching on the
compressor, do not resume driving but contact a
Fiat Dealership;
fig. 120
F0W0176
fig. 121
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WARNING
Apply the adhesive label where it can be
easily seen by the driver as a reminder
that the tyre has been treated with the quick
repair kit . Drive carefully, particularly on bends.
Do not exceed 80 km/h. Do not accelerate or
brake suddenly.
❒after driving for about 10 minutes stop and check
the tyre pressure again;pull up the handbrake;
For the safety of the car when it is parked, follow
the indication in the paragraph "When parked"
in the chapter "Starting up and driving" .
WARNING
If the pressure has fallen below 1.8 bar,
do not drive any further: the quick
tyre repair kit cannot guarantee the correct
hold because the tyre is too damaged. Contact
a Fiat Dealership.
❒if a pressure value of at least 1.8 bar is detected,
restore the correct pressure (with the engine
running and the handbrake engaged), resume
driving and drive with great care to the nearest
Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
Always indicate that the tyre was
repaired using the quick tyre repair kit .
Give the instruction booklet to the personnel
charged with handling the treated tyre.
fig. 122
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Thousands of miles 18 36 54 72 90 108
Thousands of km 30 60 90 120 150 180
Months 24 48 72 96 120 144
Check tensioning of accessory drive belt (versions without automatic tensioner)
(or every 24 months)●●
Check condition of toothed timing drive belt (0.9 TwinAir 85 HP and 0.9
TwinAir Turbo 65 HP engine excluded)●●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if required●●●●●●
Check exhaust gas emissions/smokiness●●●●●●
Check operation of engine management systems (using diagnosis socket)●●●●●●
Check manual gearbox oil level●●
Check tappet clearance and adjust as necessary (1.2 8V 69 HP version)●●●
Replace spark plugs (1.2 8V 69 HP and 0.9 TwinAir Turbo 85 HP versions)
(*)
●●●●●●
Replace spark plugs (0.9 TwinAir 65 HP version)
(*)
●●●
Replace accessory drive belt(s)●
(*) On the 0.9 TwinAir versions the following are vital in order to ensure correct operation and prevent serious damage to the engine:
- only use spark plugs specifically certified for these engines; all spark plugs should be of the same type and brand (see the "Engine"
paragraph in the "Technical Specifications" chapter);
- adhere strictly to the spark plug replacement intervals detailed in the Scheduled Servicing Plan;
- it is advisable to contact a Fiat Dealership for plug replacement.
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DIESEL VERSIONS
Services must be performed every 35,000 km or 24 months.Thousands of miles 21 42 63 84 105
Thousands of km 35 70 105 140 175
Months 24 48 72 96 120
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge●●●●●
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment, glove
compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)●●●●●
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust jets if necessary.●●●●●
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet and tailgate locks and cleanliness and lubrication of
linkages●●●●●
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody protection, pipes
and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes), rubber elements (boots, sleeves,
bushes, etc.)●●●●●
Check front disc brake pad condition and wear●●●●●
Check rear drum brake lining condition and wear●●
Check and, if necessary, top-up fluid levels (engine cooling, hydraulic clutch/
brakes, windscreen washer, battery, etc.)●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive belt(s)●●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if required●●●●●
Check exhaust gas emissions/smokiness●●●●●
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