2014 FIAT PANDA Hill holder

ESC SYSTEM (Electronic Stability
Control)(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is an electronic system that controls car stability
in the event of tyre grip loss, helping maintain
directional control. The system is capable of
recognising potentially dangerous situations in terms
of the stability and intervenes automatically on the
brakes in a differentiated manner for the four wheels
in order to provide a stabilizing torque.
The ESC system also includes the following
subsystems:
❒Hill Holder
❒ASR
❒HBA
❒ABS
❒EBD
SYSTEM INTERVENTION
It is signalled by the flashing of theESCwarning light
on the instrument panel, to inform the driver that
the car is in critical stability and grip conditions.
SYSTEM ACTIVATION
The ESC system switches on automatically when the
engine is started and cannot be switched off.HILL HOLDER SYSTEM
This system is an integral part of the ESC system and
facilitates starting on slopes.
It is activated automatically in the following instances:
❒uphill: car stationary on a road with a gradient
higher than 5%, engine running, brake pressed and
gearbox in neutral or gear (other than reverse)
engaged;
❒downhill: car stationary on a road with a gradient
higher than 5%, engine running, brake pressed and
reverse gear engaged.
When setting off, the ESC system control unit
maintains braking pressure on the wheels until the
torque required for starting is reached or, in any
case, for a maximum of 2 seconds so that the right
foot can be moved easily from the brake pedal to the
accelerator pedal.
When 2 seconds have elapsed, without any
departure having taken place, the system is
automatically deactivated, gradually releasing the
braking pressure. During this release stage, a typical
mechanical brake release noise can be heard,
indicating that the car is about to move.
NOTE: the Hill Holder system is not active with
engaged parking brake.
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IMPORTANT The Hill Holder system is not a parking
brake; therefore, never leave the vehicle without
having engaged the handbrake, turned the engine off
and engaged the first gear, so that the parked vehicle
is in safe conditions (further read the paragraph
"When parked" in the chapter "Starting and driving").
ASR SYSTEM (AntiSlip Regulation)
It is an integral part of the ESC system. It
automatically operates in the event of drive wheels
slipping, loss of grip on wet roads (aquaplaning)
and acceleration on slippery, snowy or icy roads,
etc…
Depending on the slipping conditions, two different
control systems are activated:
❒if the slipping involves both drive wheels, the ASR
intervenes reducing the power transmitted by the
engine;
❒if the slipping only involves one of the drive
wheels, it intervenes automatically braking the
wheel that is slipping.Activation/deactivation of the ASR system
The ASR system activates automatically each time
the engine is started.
Whilst driving, the ASR can be switched off and
subsequently switched on again by pressing the ASR
OFF button fig. 67.
fig. 67
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Hill Holder failure
This warning light switches on, on some versions
together with a message in the display, in the event
of a Hill Holder system fault. In this case, contact
a Fiat Dealership.
FIAT CODE SYSTEM FAILURE
(amber)
The warning light (or symbol on the display) switches
on (along with a message on the display on some
versions) to indicate a Fiat CODE system failure: in
this case contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.PLUG PREHEATING/PLUG
PREHEATING FAILURE (diesel
versions) (amber)
PLUG PREHEATING
The warning light switches on when the key is turned
to MAR and switches off when the plugs have
reached the preset temperature. The engine can be
started as soon as the warning light switches off.
IMPORTANT At moderate or high ambient
temperatures the warning light may stay on for an
extremely short time.PLUG PREHEATING FAILURE
The warning light flashes (together with a message
and a symbol on the display on some versions)
to indicate a fault in the plug preheating system.
Contact a Fiat Dealership to have the fault fixed as
soon as possible.
"DUALDRIVE" ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING FAILURE (red)
This warning light switches on when the key is
turned to MAR, but it should switch off after a few
seconds. If the warning light (or, on some versions, a
message and a symbol on the display) stays on, you
may not have steering assistance and the effort
required to operate the steering wheel could be
notably increased; steering is, however, possible. In
this case, contact a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT In some circumstances, factors
independent of the electric power steering could
cause the warning light on the instrument panel to
switch on. In this case, stop the car immediately
(should it be in motion), stop the engine for about
20 seconds and then restart the engine. If the
warning light (or, on some versions, a message and a
symbol on the display) stays on, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
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Fuel supply ................................ 205
Fuse boxes (location) ............. 167
Fuses
– Dashboard fuse box .......... 168
– Engine compartment
fuse box ............................... 167
– fuse list ................................. 169
– replacing fuses .................... 165G
earbox (using the)............... 125
Gear Shift Indicator
(system) .................................... 7
H
andbrake ............................... 124
Hazard warning lights .............. 51
HBA (Hydraulic Brake
Assist) system ......................... 77
HBA (system)............................ 77
Headlights - fog light
alignment .................................. 72
Headlights .................................. 71
– adjusting headlights
abroad.................................... 72
– bulb replacement ............... 157
– headlight alignment
corrector .............................. 71
– light beam direction ........... 71Head restraints ......................... 26
Hill Holder system ................... 74
Hill Holder (system) ................ 74
Identification data
– bodywork paint plate........ 201
– chassis marking................... 201
– engine marking ................... 201
– identification data plate.... 200
Ignition device ........................... 22
Instrument panel ...................... 3-4
Interior fittings .......................... 53
Interiors (cleaning).................. 198"Isofix" child seat setup......... 112Jack............................................. 146K
eys
– key without remote
control................................... 19
– key with remote
control................................... 19
– replacing remote
control battery .................... 21
– request for additional
remote controls .................. 21Key with remote control
(replacing the battery) .......... 21
Knowing your car..................... 3
– Display ................................... 8
– Luggage compartment
(capacity) ............................. 215
Light clusters
– front light clusters
(changing a bulb) ................ 157
– rear light clusters
(changing a bulb) ................ 160
Load limiters ............................ 104
Luggage compartment ............ 63
Luggage compartment roof
light
– bulb replacement ............... 164M
ain beam headlights
– control................................... 46
Main/dipped beam
headlights
– bulb replacement ............... 157
Main/dipped beam
(headlights)
– bulb replacement ............... 157
Manual climate control ........... 33
– maintenance ......................... 36
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