2014 FIAT PANDA parking sensors

PARKING SENSORS(for versions/markets, where provided)
Parking sensors are located in the rear bumper fig. 77
and their function is to inform the driver, through
an intermittent buzzer, about the presence of
obstacles behind the car.
ACTIVATION
The sensors are automatically activated when reverse
gear is engaged. As the obstacle behind the vehicle
gets closer to the car, the acoustic signal becomes
more frequent.
ACOUSTIC SIGNAL
When reverse gear is engaged and there is an
obstacle behind the car an acoustic signal is activated
which varies according to the distance of the
obstacle from the bumper.The acoustic signal frequency:
❒increases as the distance between the car and the
obstacle decreases
❒becomes continuous when the distance between
the car and the obstacle is less than 30 cm and
stops immediately if the distance increases
❒is constant if the distance between car and
obstacle is unchanged.
Detection distances
If several obstacles are detected by the sensors, only
the nearest one is considered.
FAULT INDICATIONS
Any parking sensor failures will be indicated when
engaging reverse by the warning light
in the
instrument panel together with the message in the
display (for versions/markets where provided) (see
“Warning lights and messages” section).
OPERATION WITH TRAILER
Sensor operation is deactivated automatically when
the trailer's electric cable plug is fitted into the
car's tow hook socket. The sensors are automatically
reactivated when the trailer's cable plug is removed.
fig. 77
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For correct operation, sensors must always
be clean from mud, dirt , snow or ice. Be
careful not to scratch or damage the
sensors while cleaning them. Avoid using dr y,
rough or hard cloths.The sensors should be
washed using clean water with the addition of car
shampoo if necessary.When using special
washing equipment such as high pressure jets or
steam cleaning, clean the sensors very quickly
keeping the jet more than 10 cm away.
GENERAL WARNINGS
❒When parking, take the utmost care over
obstacles that may be above or under the sensors.
❒Objects close to the car, are not detected under
certain circumstances and could therefore cause
damage to the car or be damaged.
Some of the conditions that could affect the
performance of the parking system are described
below:
❒Reduced sensor sensitivity and a reduction in the
parking assistance system performance could be
due to the presence on the surface of the sensor
of: ice, snow, mud, thick paint
❒The sensor may detect a non-existent obstacle
(echo interference) due to mechanical
interference, for example when washing the
vehicle, in rain, (strong wind), hail.❒The signals sent by the sensors can also be altered
by the presence of ultrasonic systems (e.g.
pneumatic brake systems or pneumatic drills) near
the vehicle.
❒Parking assistance system performance can also be
influenced by the position of the sensors, for
example due to a change in the ride setting
(caused by wear to the shock absorbers,
suspension), or by changing tyres, overloading the
car or carrying out specific tuning operations
that require the car to be lowered.
❒The presence of a tow hook without trailer
interferes with the correct operation of the
parking sensors. If a fixed tow hook is installed, the
sensors cannot be used. If the customer installs a
removable tow hook, this must always be
disconnected from the crossmember whenever
the trailer is not attached to prevent the activation
of the sensors.
WARNING
The responsibility for parking and other
dangerous manoeuvres always and in
every case lies with the driver.When making
these manoeuvres, always make sure that no
people (especially children) or animals are
present in your manoeuvering space.The parking
sensors serve to assist the driver, but must never
allow his attention to lapse during potentially
dangerous manoeuvres, even those executed at
low speeds.
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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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Sensors
– parking................................... 88
Servicing and care ................... 175
– heavy-duty use of the
car ......................................... 181
– periodic checks .................. 181
– scheduled servicing ........... 175
– scheduled servicing plan... 176
Side air diffusers ....................... 31
Side Bag ..................................... 117
Side
– bags ....................................... 117
Snow chains .............................. 130
Sound system (wiring)............. 91
Speedometer ............................. 6
Speedometer (speed
indicator) .................................. 6
Starting the engine ......... 121-143
Starting up and driving ........... 121
Start&Stop system ................... 79
Start&Stop (system) ................ 79
Steering lock.............................. 22
Steering system ....................... 208
Steering wheel .......................... 28
Steering wheel stalks– left stalk ................................ 45
Storing the car ......................... 131
Sun roof ...................................... 56
Sun visors ................................... 55
Suspension ................................ 207
T
echnical data ......................... 200
Third brake lights .................... 160
Top speed ................................. 217
Towing the car ......................... 173
Towing trailers ......................... 128
Traction Plus system................ 78
Transmission ............................ 206
TRIP button ............................... 17
Trip computer
– TRIP button ......................... 17
– Trip Computer .................... 16
– Trip Computer values........ 16
Tyres
– FIX&GO automatic (kit).. 149
– inflation pressure ............... 213
– reading the tyre code ....... 209
– Rim Protector tyres .......... 214
– snow tyres........................... 210
– tyres provided .................... 210Tyres - maintenance ............... 192
"Universal" child seat
fitting........................................ 114U
niversal Isofix (child
seat) ......................................... 112
Using the gearbox ................... 125
W
arning lights on panel ....... 132
Weights and loads ................... 218
Wheel rims
– correct reading of the
rim code .............................. 210
– dimensions .......................... 210
– rim protector ..................... 214
– rims and tyres..................... 209
Wheels and tyres
– changing a wheel ................ 144
– FIX&GO automatic (kit).. 149
– spare wheel ......................... 209
– tyre inflation pressure ...... 213
– Wheels and tyres .............. 192
Window bag ............................. 118
Window cleaning...................... 47
Windows (cleaning)................ 197
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GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR CAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX