2016 FIAT PANDA Owners Manual

air outlet from the footwell and the dashboard vents.
air outlet from footwell vents.
air outlet from footwell, windscreen and front side window vents.
air outlet from windscreen vents.
D - Heated rear window and (for versions/markets, where provided) heated mirrors/heated windscreen activation/deactivation.
E - Fan speed adjustment and climate control system activation/deactivation knob (for versions/markets, where provided).
IMPORTANT It is advisable to switch the air recirculation on whilst queuing or in tunnels, or whilst driving on dusty roads, to
prevent the introduction of polluted air. However, it is better not to use the function for long periods, particularly if there are
many people on board, to prevent the windows from misting.
NoteTo stop the air flow from the vents, turn the knob to 0.
ADDITIONAL HEATER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The additional heater speeds up passenger compartment warming when it is very cold. The heater switches on automatically
according to the environmental conditions and with engine started when the temperature of the engine coolant is low. The
additional heater turns off automatically after the required comfort conditions are achieved.
The heater only works if the outside temperature and engine coolant temperature are low. The heater will not activate if the
battery voltage is too low.
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Controls
A - Manual air distribution selection.
By pressing the buttons, one of the five possible air flow distribution patterns can be selected:
air outlet from the windscreen and front side window vents to demist or defrost them.
air outlet from the dashboard central and side vents to ventilate the chest and the face.
air outlet from footwell vents. Due to the natural tendency of heat to spread upwards, this type of distribution warms the
passenger compartment up as quickly as possible.
+air outlet from the footwell vents (warmest air) and the dashboard vents (coolest air).
+air outlet from footwell, windscreen and front side window vents. This type of distribution achieves effective heating of
the passenger compartment and prevents the windows from misting up.
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B - Activation/deactivation of the MAX-DEF function (fast front window defrosting/demisting).
C - Climate control system compressor activation/deactivation.
D - Internal air recirculation activation/deactivation button.
E - Climate control on/off.
F - Heated rear window and (for versions/markets, where provided) heated mirrors/heated windscreen activation/deactivation.
G/M - Fan speed adjustment.
H - AUTO function activation (climate control system automatic operation).
I/L - Adjustment of temperature inside the passenger compartment.
The automatic climate control manages the Stop/Start function (engine off when the vehicle speed is zero) to guarantee
adequate comfort inside the passenger compartment.
NOTE In particularly severe climate conditions it is recommended to limit the use of the Stop/Start function to prevent the
compressor from continuously switching on and off, with consequent rapid misting of the windows and accumulation of
humidity with unpleasant smells in the passenger compartment.
WARNING
18)It is advisable not to use the air recirculation function when the outside temperature is low, because the windows could rapidly steam up.
WARNING
2)The system uses R134a coolant which does not pollute the environment in the event of accidental leakage. Never use R12 fluid, which is
not compatible with the system components.
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ELECTRIC WINDOWS
FRONT ELECTRIC
WINDOWS
19) 20)These operate when the ignition key is
turned to MAR and for about three
minutes after turning the ignition key to
STOP or removing it.
The electric window control buttons are
fig. 25 located beside the gear lever
and activate:
A Opening/closing of the left window.
B Opening/closing of the right
window.
With the ignition key at MAR, a long
press activates the automatic operation
of the window: raising/lowering on the
driver's side and lowering only the
passenger side.MANUAL REAR WINDOW
WINDERS
To open/close the window operate the
handle on the door panel.
WARNING
19)Incorrect use of the electric windows
may be dangerous. Before and during
operation, always check that nobody
is exposed to the risk of being injured
either directly by the moving window or
through objects getting caught or by being
hit.
20)When leaving the vehicle, always
remove the ignition key to avoid the risk of
injury of people still on board due to
accidental operation of the electric
windows.
ELECTRIC SUN
ROOF
(for versions/markets, where provided)
21)8)
The large electric sun roof comprises
two glass panels; the front one is
mobile and the rear one fixed. These
are equipped with two sun blinds (front
and rear) that can be moved manually.
With the sun roof closed, the blinds can
be placed in any position. To open the
blinds, grip handle A fig. 26, following
the direction indicated by the arrow until
the desired position is reached. To
close them, carry out the procedure in
reverse.
The sun roof can be operated only with
the ignition key turned to MAR.
Opening
Press and hold down button C fig. 26.
The front glass panel will move into
the spoiler position.
After opening in spoiler position, press
button C fig. 26 for more than half a
second to bring the roof automatically
to fully open position.
The automatic roof movement can be
stopped in any position by pressing
button B or C again.
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Closing
Press button B fig. 26 from the fully
open position for more than half a
second to automatically move the sun
roof to spoiler position.
From the spoiler position, press button
B again to reach the fully closed
position.ANTI-PINCH DEVICE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The sunroof has an anti-pinch safety
system capable of detecting the
presence of an obstacle whilst the roof
is closing; when this happens, the
system stops and the movement of the
glass is immediately reversed.
EMERGENCY OPERATION
If the electrical device for moving the
roof fails, the sun roof can be moved
manually proceeding as described
below:
❒for manual activation remove the
protective cap A fig. 27 from its housing
which is located on the internal
covering in front of the sun blind;
❒take the Allen key provided and
located in the tool box in the luggage
compartment or, depending on the
version, inside the glove compartment;
❒insert the key provided into the
housing A fig. 27 and turn it clockwise
to open the roof or anticlockwise to
close the roof.INITIALISATION
PROCEDURE
Following an automatic movement
malfunction while opening/closing or
after an emergency manoeuvre (see
description in the previous paragraph),
the automatic operation of the sun
roof must be initialised again.
Proceed as follows:
❒press button B fig. 26 in closing
position;
❒hold down button B: after
approximately 10 seconds the roof
moves jerkily to closing position. Once
the operation has ended (roof closed)
release button B;
❒turn the ignition key to STOP and
keep it there for 10 seconds;
❒turn the ignition key to the MAR
position;
❒Press button B in closed position;
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❒hold down button B until the roof is
completely closed: the initialisation
procedure has ended;
❒press button B again within 3
seconds from the conclusion of the
initialisation procedure;
❒hold down button B: the roof will
perform an automatic opening and
closing cycle: should this not occur,
repeat the operation from the
beginning;
❒keeping button B held down, wait
until the roof is completely closed.
WARNING
21)When leaving the vehicle, always
remove the key from the ignition to avoid
the risk of injury due to accidental
operation of the sun roof. Improper use of
the roof can be dangerous. Before and
during operation, always check that
nobody is at risk of being injured by the
moving sun roof or by objects getting
caught or hit by it.
WARNING
8)Do not open the sunroof if snow or ice is
over it: you may damage it. In vehicles
with sun roof no roof rack can be fitted.
DUALDRIVE
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING
22) 23)
This only operates with the key turned
to MAR and the engine started. The
steering allows the force required at the
steering wheel to be adjusted to suit
driving conditions.
IMPORTANT When turning the ignition
key quickly, full power steering
functionality can be achieved after a
few seconds.
CITY FUNCTION
ACTIVATION/
DEACTIVATION
Press the CITY fig. 28 button to
activate/deactivate the function. The
activation of the function is signalled by
the word CITY on the display (in some
versions it is signalled by the word CITY
appearing on the instrument panel).
When the CITY function is on, the
steering wheel effort is lighter, making
parking easier: therefore, this function is
particularly useful for driving in city
centres.IMPORTANT During parking
manoeuvres requiring a lot of steering,
the steering may become harder; this is
normal and is due to the intervention
of the system to protect the electric
steering motor from overheating so no
intervention is required. When the
vehicle is used again later on,
the power steering will work normally.
WARNING
22)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.
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23)Before servicing the vehicle, switch off
the engine and remove the key from the
ignition switch to activate the steering lock.
This is especially important when the
vehicle wheels are not touching the
ground. If this is not possible (for example if
the key needs to be turned to MAR or the
engine must be running), remove the
main fuse that protects the electric power
steering.ECO FUNCTION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To activate the function press the ECO
button fig. 29.
When the ECO function is active, the
car is set for driving characterised
by reduced fuel consumption. When
the function is active, the
corresponding LED on the button
switches on.
This function stays in the memory and,
when the vehicle is started again, the
system keeps the setting it had before
the engine was stopped. Press the
ECO button again to deactivate the
function and restore the normal driving
setting.
BONNET
OPENING
Proceed as follows:
❒pull lever A fig. 30 in the direction
indicated by the arrow;
❒move lever B fig. 31 to the left;
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❒lift the bonnet and, at the same time,
release the supporting rod C fig. 32
from its catch D, then insert the end of
the rod into housing E in the bonnet
(large hole) and push to safety position
(small hole).
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CLOSING
Proceed as follows:
❒keep the bonnet raised with one
hand and remove rod C fig. 32 from
housing E with the other, inverting the
opening motion, then fit it back into
its catch D;
❒lower the bonnet to approximately 20
centimetres from the engine
compartment and let it drop. Make sure
that the bonnet is completely closed
and not only fastened by the locking
device by trying to open it. If it is not
perfectly closed, do not try to press the
bonnet lid down but open it and repeat
the procedure.
26) 27)
IMPORTANT Always check that the
bonnet is closed correctly to prevent it
from opening while the vehicle is
travelling.
The following plate fig. 33 is applied
inside the engine compartment:
WARNING
24)Incorrect positioning of the supporting
rod may cause the bonnet to drop
suddenly.
25)Use both hands to lift the bonnet.
Before lifting, check that the windscreen
wiper arms are not raised from the
windscreen, that the vehicle is stationary
and that the handbrake is engaged.
26)Perform these operations only with
vehicle stationary.
27)For safety reasons, the bonnet must
always be properly closed while driving.
Therefore, make sure that the bonnet
is properly closed and that the lock
is engaged. If you discover that the bonnet
is not perfectly closed during travel, stop
immediately and close the bonnet in the
correct manner.
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