2016 FIAT PANDA Owners Manual

DASHBOARD
The presence and position of controls, instruments and gauges may vary depending on the versions.
1. Adjustable air vents 2. Exterior light control stalk 3. Driver front airbag 4. Windscreen wiper/rear window wiper/trip computer control lever
5. Adjustable and directable central air vents 6. Passenger front airbag 7. Glove compartment (for versions/markets, where provided) 8. Radio (for
versions/markets, where applicable) 9. Control buttons 10. Gear lever 11. Heating/ventilation/climate control system controls 12. Ignition device
13. Instrument panel 14. Front electric windows 15. ECO/ASR OFF buttons (for versions/markets, where provided)
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THE KEYS
KEY WITHOUT REMOTE
CONTROL
The metal insert of the key activates:
the ignition device, the driver's side and
passenger's side door locks (for
versions/markets where provided) and
the luggage compartment lock.
KEY WITH REMOTE
CONTROL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
1)1)1)Metal insert A fig. 2 of the key operates:
❒the ignition device;
❒the driver side door and, for
versions/markets where provided, the
passenger side door.
Press button B fig. 2 to open/close the
metal insert.Briefly press button
: unlocking of
doors and luggage compartment, timed
switching-on of internal lights and
double flashing of direction indicators
(for versions/markets, where provided).
Briefly press the
button: lock of
doors and luggage compartment with
roof lights off and single flash of
direction indicators (for versions/
markets, where provided).
Press the
button: remote
opening of the luggage compartment
and double flashing of the direction
indicators. The direction indicators will
flash twice to indicate that the luggage
compartment has been opened.
REQUEST FOR
ADDITIONAL KEYS
Should a new mechanical key or a new
key with remote control be necessary,
go to a FIAT Dealership, taking an ID
document and the vehicle ownership
documents. The system can recognise
up to 8 keys with incorporated remote
control.
WARNING
1)Press button B only with the key away
from your body, especially your eyes and
from objects which could get damaged
(e.g. your clothes). Do not leave the key
unattended, to prevent people, especially
children, from inadvertently pressing the
button.
WARNING
1)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.
WARNING
1)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.
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IGNITION DEVICE
2) 3) 4) 5)
The key can be turned to 3 different
positions fig. 3:
❒STOP: engine off, key can be
removed, steering column locked.
Some electrical devices (e.g. audio
system, central door locking system,
etc.) can operate;
❒MAR: driving position. All electrical
devices are enabled;
❒AVV: engine starting.
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.STEERING LOCK
Engagement
When the key is at STOP, remove the
key and turn the steering wheel until
it locks.
Disengagement
Move the steering wheel slightly and
turn the key to MAR.
WARNING
2)If the ignition device is tampered with
(e.g.: attempted theft), have it checked
over by a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
3)When getting out of the vehicle, always
remove the key to prevent any occupants
from accidentally activating the controls.
Remember to engage the handbrake.
Engage first gear if the vehicle is parked
uphill or reverse if the vehicle is parked
downhill. Never leave children unattended
in the vehicle.
4)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out any
after-market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifications
(e.g. installation of anti-theft device) that
could adversely affect performance and
safety, invalidate the warranty and also
result in non-compliance of the vehicle with
type-approval requirements.5)Never extract the key while the vehicle is
moving. The steering wheel will
automatically lock as soon as it is turned.
This also applies to cases in which the
vehicle is towed.
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THE FIAT CODE
SYSTEM
This is an electronic engine locking
system which increases protection
against attempted thefts of the vehicle.
It is automatically activated when the
ignition key is removed.
OPERATION
Each time the vehicle is started by
turning the ignition key to MAR, the Fiat
CODE system control unit sends a
recognition code to the Powertrain
Control Module to deactivate the
immobiliser.
The code is sent only if the Fiat CODE
system control unit has acknowledged
the code received from the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to
STOP, the Fiat CODE system
deactivates the functions of the
Powertrain Control Module. If, during
starting, the code is not correctly
recognised, the
warning light
switches on in the instrument panel. In
this case, turn the key to STOP and
then to MAR; if it is still locked, try again
with the other keys that come with the
vehicle. Contact a Fiat Dealership if
you still cannot start the engine.If the
warning light switches on, this
means that the system is running a
self-diagnosis (for example due to
a voltage drop). Should the fault persist,
contact a Fiat Dealership.DOORS
LOCKING/UNLOCKING
DOORS FROM THE
INSIDE
Push the control lever A fig. 4 toward
the door, to lock the doors or pull it
to unlock them. With central door
locking system (for versions/markets,
where provided), operating the lever
A on the driver's side will lock/unlock all
the doors. Operating lever A on the
other doors locks/unlocks only the door
concerned. With mechanical lock,
locking/unlocking takes place operating
the single control levers.
IMPORTANT The locked door condition
is indicated by the red printing B fig. 4 .
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LOCKING/UNLOCKING
DOORS FROM THE
OUTSIDE
Mechanical key:insert the metal
insert in the lock and turn it.
Key with remote control(for
versions/markets where provided):
press the
button to lock the doors, or
the
button to unlock the doors.
IMPORTANT Before opening a door,
ensure that you can do it in conditions
of safety. Open the doors only when the
vehicle is stationary.
CHILD SAFETY DEVICE
6)This system prevents the rear doors
from being opened from the inside.
The device A fig. 5 can only be
engaged with the doors open:
❒position 1 - device engaged (door
locked);
❒position 2 - device not engaged (door
may be opened from the inside).
The device remains engaged even if the
doors are electrically unlocked.
IMPORTANT The rear doors cannot be
opened from the inside when the child
safety device is engaged.
WARNING
6)Always use this device when carrying
children. After engaging the child lock
on both rear doors, check for proper
engagement by trying to open a rear door
with the internal handle.
SEATS
FRONT SEATS
7) 8) 9) 10)2)Longitudinal adjustment
Lift lever A fig. 6 and push the seat
forwards or backwards: in the driving
position your arms should rest on
the rim of the steering wheel.
Height adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Adjust lever B fig. 6 upwards or
downwards to obtain the required
height.
IMPORTANT Carry out the adjustment
whilst seated in the driver's seat.
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Backrest angle adjustment
Operate lever C fig. 7 until the desired
position is reached, then release the
lever.
FRONT SEAT ELECTRIC
HEATING
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the ignition key turned to MAR,
press button A or B fig. 8 respectively
to switch the function on.
To deactivate the function press the
button again.REAR SEATS
Longitudinal adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To bring the seat to the wished
position, pull lever A fig. 9 then adjust.
Extending the luggage
compartment with fixed rear seat
3)Proceed as follows:
❒remove the rear shelf;
❒move the seat belts to the side,
making sure that they are correctly
extended and not twisted;
❒if there is a third rear seat (for
versions/markets, where provided),
release the central belt, winding the
buckle into its housing on the roof
panel;❒operate the levers at the sides of the
rear seats fig. 10 pushing them towards
the inside of the vehicle, fold the
backrest and then bring the backrest
onto the cushion.
For versions equipped with split rear
seat, the left or right part of the
backrest can be tilted.
Extending the luggage
compartment with rear sliding seat
Proceed as follows:
❒remove the rear shelf;
❒move the seat belts to the side,
making sure that they are correctly
extended and not twisted;
❒using the lever A fig. 11 in the
passenger's compartment or the
central tab D in the luggage
compartment, move the seat all
forward.
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❒Lift lever B or C fig. 11 or pull side
tabs E or F in the luggage compartment
to release the seat backrest section to
tilt; act on both if you want to tilt the
whole backrest, then guide the
backrest onto the cushion.
Repositioning the backrests
Move the seat belts to the side, making
sure that they are correctly extended
and not twisted. Lift up the backrest
folded previously until a click is heard
for the engagement mechanism.
WARNING
7)All adjustments must be made with the
vehicle stationary.
8)If a side bag is fitted, it is dangerous to
use seat covers not available from
Lineaccessori MOPAR
®.
9)After releasing the adjustment lever,
always check that the seat is locked on the
guides by trying to move it back and forth.
If the seat is not locked into place, it may
unexpectedly slide and cause the driver to
lose control of the vehicle.
10)If passengers are seating in the rear
seats, remove all potentially dangerous
objects which may cause injuries in the
event of an accident.
WARNING
2)The fabric upholstery for the seats has
been designed to withstand long-term
wear deriving from normal use of the
vehicle. Nevertheless, some precautions
are required. Avoid prolonged and/or
excessive rubbing involving clothing
accessories such as metal buckles,
bosses, Velcro strips and the like, which,
by applying a high pressure on the fabric in
a limited area, could cause it to break,
thereby damaging the upholstery.
3)Before tilting the backrest, remove any
objects on the seat cushion.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
11) 12)
FRONT HEAD
RESTRAINTS
Upwards adjustment: raise the head
restraint until it clicks into place.
Downwards adjustment: press
button A fig. 12 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.
The head restraint may move when the
backrest is pressed by the occupant’s
torso or hand: this behaviour is caused
by the system and should not be
considered a malfunction.
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REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS
Upwards adjustment: raise the head
restraint until it clicks into place.
Downwards adjustment: press
button A fig. 13 and lower the head
restraint.
IMPORTANT If the rear seats are used,
always set the head restraints in the
"completely raised" position.
Removal
Proceed as follows to remove the head
restraints:
❒raise the head restraints to their
maximum height;
❒press buttons A and B fig. 13 at the
side of the two supports, then remove
the head restraints by pulling them
upwards.
WARNING
11)All adjustments must be made with the
vehicle stationary. Head restraints must
be adjusted so that the head, rather than
the neck, rests on them. Only in this case
can they protect your head correctly.
12)To make the best use of the head
restraint's protective action, adjust the
backrest so that your torso is upright and
keep your head as close as possible to the
head restraint.
STEERING WHEEL
13) 14)
ADJUSTMENTS
The steering wheel can be adjusted
vertically.
To adjust, move lever A fig. 14
downwards to position 1, then adjust
the steering wheel to the most suitable
position and lock it in position by
moving lever A to position 2.
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