2016 FIAT PANDA Owners Manual

WARNING
13)Adjustments must be made only with
the vehicle stationary and engine off.
14)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.
REAR VIEW
MIRRORS
INTERIOR MIRROR
The mirror is fitted with a safety device
that causes its release in the event of
a violent impact with the passenger.
Operate lever A fig. 15 to adjust the
mirror into two different positions:
normal or anti-glare.
DOOR MIRRORS
15)
Manual adjustment
From the inside of the vehicle, operate
lever A fig. 16 to adjust the mirror.
Electric adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The mirrors can only be adjusted with
the ignition key at MAR.
To carry out the adjustment, proceed as
follows:❒select the desired mirror (left or right)
using selector A fig. 17;
❒move selector A to position B and
manipulate it to adjust the left door
mirror;
❒move selector A to position D and
manipulate it to adjust the right door
mirror.
Once you have finished the adjustment,
return selector A to intermediate
locking position C.
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IMPORTANT When the heated rear
window is activated, door mirror
defrosting is activated (for versions/
markets, where provided).
Manual folding
When required, fold the mirrors toward
the vehicle interior.
IMPORTANT When driving, the mirrors
must always be open.
WARNING
15)As the driver's door mirror is curved, it
may slightly alter the perception of
distance.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
The left stalk fig. 18 controls the
operation of the headlights, side lights,
dipped beam headlights, parking lights,
main beam headlights, direction
indicators, and "Follow me home"
device.
The external lights can only be
switched on when the ignition key is at
MAR.
The instrument panel and the various
dashboard controls will come on with
the external lights.AUTOMATIC LIGHT
CONTROL
(Dusk sensor)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This infrared LED sensor, located on the
windscreen, detects the variations in
outside brightness depending on the
light sensitivity set with the Setup
Menu: the greater the sensitivity, the
less external light is required to activate
the exterior lights.
Activation
The dusk sensor activates when ring
nut A fig. 18 is turned to
. In this
way the side lights and dipped beam
headlights are activated automatically
according to the external light level.
Following automatic light activation, the
fog lights (for versions/markets, where
provided) and rear fog light may still
be switched on. When the lights are
automatically switched off, the front and
rear fog lights (if activated) are also
switched off. The next time the lights
are switched on automatically, the
fog lights must be reactivated manually
(if required).
With dusk sensor active, it is not
possible to keep the main beam
headlights on constantly; only flashing
is permitted. To switch these lights
on constantly, turn ring nut A to
and
pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel.
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On automatic sensor controlled
deactivation, the dipped headlights are
deactivated first, followed by the side
lights a few seconds later.
If the sensor is activated but is
malfunctioning, the side lights and
dipped headlights are switched
on irrespective of the external lighting
conditions: the sensor failure is
indicated on the display. It is also
possible to deactivate the sensor and
switch on the desired lights, if
necessary.
IMPORTANT The sensor cannot detect
the presence of fog. These lights must
therefore be switched on manually in
these circumstances.
SIDE LIGHTS/DAYTIME
RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)
"Daytime Running Lights"
(for versions/markets, where provided)
16) 17)With the ignition key turned to MAR
and ring nut A fig. 18 turned to position
Othe daytime running lights are
automatically activated; the other lights
and interior lighting remain off.SIDE LIGHTS AND
DIPPED BEAM
HEADLIGHTS
With the ignition key turned to MAR,
turn ring nut A fig. 18 to
. If dipped
beam headlights are activated, the
daytime running lights switch off and
the side lights and dipped headlights
switch on. The
warning light
switches on in the instrument panel.
When the ignition key is turned to
STOP or removed and the ring nut A is
turned fromOto
, all the side
lights and the number plate lights come
on. The
warning light will come
on in the instrument panel.
PARKING LIGHTS
These lights can only be turned on with
ignition key in STOP position or
removed, by moving the ring nut A fig.
18 first to positionOand then to
position
.
The
warning light switches on in
the instrument panel.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To activate the main beam headlights,
with ring nut A fig. 18 at
, pull the
stalk towards the steering wheel
beyond the end of travel position. The
warning light switches on in the
instrument panel.When the stalk is pulled towards the
steering wheel again, beyond the end
of travel position, the main beam
headlights are deactivated, the dipped
beam headlights are reactivated and
the
warning light switches off.
FLASHING
To do this, pull the stalk towards the
steering wheel (unstable position)
regardless of the position of ring nut A
fig. 18. The
warning light switches
on in the instrument panel.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Bring the stalk to the (stable) position:
upwards:activates the right direction
indicator;
downwards:activates the left direction
indicator.
Warning light
orwill blink on the
instrument panel. The direction
indicators switch off automatically when
the steering wheel is straightened.
"Lane Change" function
If you wish to signal a lane change,
place the left stalk in the unstable
position for less than half a second. The
direction indicator on the side selected
will flash five times and then switch
off automatically.
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"FOLLOW ME HOME"
DEVICE
This allows the space in front of the
vehicle to be lit for a set time.
Activation:with the ignition key on
STOP or removed, pull the stalk
towards the steering wheel within 2
minutes from turning the engine off.
Each time the stalk is moved, the lights
stay on for an extra 30 seconds up to
a maximum of 210 seconds; then
the lights are switched off automatically.
Each time the stalk is operated, the
warning light on the instrument
panel switches on and the display also
shows a message and how long the
function will remain active.
The
warning light comes on when
the stalk is first moved and stays on
until the function is automatically
deactivated. Each time the stalk is
activated it increases the time that the
lights remain on.
Deactivation:keep the stalk pulled
towards the steering wheel for more
than two seconds.REAR FOG LIGHTS
Press the
button, on the dashboard,
to switch on the rear fog lights.
With rear fog lights on, the
warning
light on the instrument panel will come
on.
FOG LIGHTS/REAR FOG
LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The fog lights can be activated only
when the dipped beam headlights are
on.
To turn on the front/rear fog lights,
press button A fig. 19 as follows:
❒First pressing: front fog lights on;
❒second pressing: rear fog lamps
on;
❒third pressing: front/rear fog lights
off.
With fog lights on, the
warning light
on the instrument panel will come on
at the same time.
With rear fog lights on, the
warning
light on the instrument panel will come
on.
WARNING
16)The daytime running lights are an
alternative to dipped headlights for driving
during the daytime. They are compliant
in countries where is it obligatory to have
lights on during the day and permitted
in those where it is not obligatory.
17)Daytime running lights cannot replace
dipped headlights when driving at night
or through tunnels. The use of daytime
running lights is governed by the highway
code of the country in which you are
driving. Comply with legal requirements.
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INTERIOR LIGHTS
FRONT ROOF LIGHT
Singe-bulb roof light
The lens of roof light A fig. 20 can be
set to three positions:
❒right side pressed: light always on
❒left side pressed: light always off
❒central position: the light switches
on/off when the doors are opened/
closed.
Multi-bulb roof light
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Switch A fig. 21 is used to switch on/off
the roof light bulbs.
Switch A positions:
❒central position (position 1): lights C
and D switch on/off when the doors are
opened/closed;❒pressed to the left (position 0): lights
C and D are always switched off;
❒pressed to the right (position 2): lights
C and D are always switched on.
The lights switch on/off gradually.
Switch B positions fig. 21:
❒central position (position 1): lights C
and D are always switched off;
❒pressed to the left (position 0): light C
switches on;
❒pressed to the right (position 2): light
D switches on.
IMPORTANT Before getting out of the
vehicle, make sure that both switches
are in the central position: when the
doors are closed the lights will switch
off to avoid draining the battery. In
any case, if the switch is left in the on
position, the roof light switches off
automatically about 15 minutes after
the engine has been switched off.ROOF LIGHT TIMING
On certain versions, to facilitate getting
in/out of the vehicle at night or in
poorly-lit areas, two timed modes have
been provided.
❒when getting into the vehicle;
❒when getting out of the vehicle.
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WINDOW CLEANING
WINDSCREEN
WIPER/WASHER
4) 5) 6)This operates only with the ignition key
turned to MAR.
Ring nut A fig. 22 has 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
windscreen wiper will be automatically
stopped.With ring nut A fig. 22 in
position,
the windscreen wiper will automatically
adapt its operating speed to the speed
of the vehicle.
With the windscreen wipers
operational, if reverse gear is engaged,
the rear window wiper is automatically
activated.
“Smart washing” function
Pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel (unstable position) to operate 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 windscreen wiper stops working
three strokes after the stalk is released.
A further stroke after approximately 6
seconds completes the cycle.
REAR WINDOW
WIPER/WASHER
7)This operates only with the ignition key
turned to MAR.
Turn ring nut B fig. 22 from positionO
to position
to operate the rear
window wiper as follows:
❒in intermittent mode when the
windscreen wiper is not operating;❒in synchronous mode (at half the
speed of the windscreen wiper) when
the windscreen wiper is operating;
❒in continuous mode with reverse gear
engaged and the control active.
With the windscreen wiper on and
reverse gear engaged, rear window
wiping will be continuous.
Pushing the stalk towards the
dashboard (unstable position) will
activate the rear window washer jet.
Keep the stalk pushed for more than
half a second to activate the rear
window wiper as well. Releasing the
stalk will activate the smart washing
function, as described for the
windscreen wiper.
The function stops when the stalk is
released.
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6)Make sure the device is switched off
whenever the windscreen must be
cleaned.
7)Do not use the rear window wiper to
remove layers of snow or ice. In such
conditions, the wiper may be subjected to
excessive stress and the motor cut-out
switch, which prevents operation for a few
seconds, may intervene. If operation is
not subsequently restored, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
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WARNING
4)Do not 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 motor cut-out
switch, which prevents operation for a few
seconds, may intervene. If operation is
not restored (even after turning the key and
restarting the engine), contact a Fiat
Dealership.
5)Do not operate the windscreen wiper
with the blades lifted from the windscreen.

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
18)2)
HEATER/MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Controls
A - Air temperature adjustment knob (red-hot/blue-cold).
B - Air recirculation knob:
internal air recirculation.
air intake from outside.
C - Air distribution knob:
air outlet from the central and side vents of the dashboard.
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