2016 FIAT PANDA tailgate

LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT
The luggage compartment unlocking is
electrically operated and is deactivated
when the vehicle is in motion.
OPENING
28)
By mechanical key
On versions with mechanical key, the
luggage compartment can be opened
from outside the vehicle, inserting
the metal insert of the key in the latch
on the tailgate handle and rotating.
With remote control
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The luggage compartment is unlocked
by pressing the
button on the
remote control. The direction indicators
will blink twice.With electric handle (soft touch)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
For versions with soft touch electrical
handle, the tailgate (when unlocked)
can only be opened from outside the
vehicle using the electric opening
handle A fig. 34 located under the
handle until a click is heard, which
indicates unlocking. The tailgate can be
opened at any time, if the doors are
unlocked. To open it, enable the
handle, opening one of the front doors
or unlocking the doors with the remote
control or using the key without remote
control.
Emergency opening from the inside
Proceed as follows:
❒remove the rear head restraints and
fully fold the seats;❒remove the protective cap and
release the lock using a screwdriver or
the metal insert of the key fig. 35.
CLOSING
29)Pull the grab handle located inside the
tailgate.
IMPORTANT Before closing the
luggage compartment make sure that
you have the keys since the luggage
compartment is automatically locked.
34F1D0032
35F1D0033
31

LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT
INITIALISATION
IMPORTANT If the battery is
disconnected or the protection fuse
blows, the luggage compartment
opening/closing mechanism must be
reinitialised as follows: close all the
doors and the tailgate, press the
button on the remote control, then
press the
button
30) 31) 32)
WARNING
28)Take care not to knock objects on the
roof rack when opening the tailgate.
29)With the engine on, always make sure
that the tailgate is closed: exhaust gases
could be drawn inside the load
compartment.
30)Every attachment has a maximum load
capacity of 100 kg.
31)A heavy load that has not been
secured may cause serious injuries in the
event of an accident.
32)If you are travelling in an area with
limited opportunities for vehicle refuelling
and you wish to bring petrol with you in
a petrol can, you must do so in compliance
with current regulations and using an
approved can, appropriately secured to the
load securing attachments. Anyway, by
doing so, you increase the risk of fire in the
event of an accident with your vehicle.
VERSION WITH LPG
SYSTEM
33) 34) 13)9) 10) 11) 12)
INTRODUCTION
The LPG version features two fuel
supply systems: one for petrol and one
for LPG.
Although the LPG system has
numerous safety features, it is advisable
to proceed as follows every time the
vehicle is not in use for a long period or
moved in an emergency as a result of
a breakdown or accident:
❒unscrew the fixing devices A fig. 36,
then remove the cover B;
❒close the LPG cock by rotating the
ring nut C fig. 37 clockwise;
❒refit the cover and retighten the
fastening devices.LPG TANK
13)The vehicle has a (pressurised) tank A
fig. 38 for collecting LPG in a liquid
state. It is ring-shaped and is located in
the spare wheel compartment with
suitable protection.
36F1D0111
37F1D0112
38F1D0113
32
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR

Warning light What it means
LOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE ENGAGED
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning light turns on but should switch off after a few
seconds.
Low brake fluid level
The warning light switches on when the brake fluid in the reservoir falls below the minimum level, possibly
due to a leak in the circuit. On certain versions a dedicated message is displayed.
42)
Handbrake engaged
The warning light switches on when the handbrake is engaged. If the vehicle is moving a buzzer will also
sound.
IMPORTANT If the warning light turns on when travelling, check that the handbrake is not engaged.
LOW BATTERY CHARGE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light comes on when the ignition key is turned to MAR, but it should go out as soon as the
engine has started (with the engine running at idle speed a brief delay before going out is acceptable).
If the warning light stays on constantly or flashing, on some versions along with a dedicated message on
the display, contact a Fiat Dealership.
DOORS/BONNET/LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT OPEN
The warning light switches on, on some versions along with a message and a symbol in the display, when
one or more doors, the bonnet or the tailgate are not properly closed. An acoustic signal is emitted with the
doors open and the vehicle in motion.
WARNING
42)If thewarning light comes on while driving, stop immediately and contact a Fiat Dealership
43

❒adjust the clip C fig. 104 and
disconnect the electrical connector D;❒turn the bulb holder E and remove
it, extract the bulb and replace it;
❒refit the new lamp and carry out the
procedure described previously in
reverse.
THIRD BRAKE LIGHTS
These are located in the tailgate and
are LED lights. For replacement,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS
To replace the bulbs proceed as
follows:
❒remove lens A fig. 105;❒replace the bulb A fig. 106, releasing
it from the side contacts;
❒Insert the new bulb and make sure
that it is correctly clamped between the
contacts, then refit the lens A fig. 106.
WARNING
133)Modifications or repairs to the electric
system that are not carried out properly
or do not take the system technical
specifications into account can cause
malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
134)Halogen bulbs contain pressurised
gas; in the case of breakage they may
burst.
135)Before replacing the bulb, wait for the
catalytic converter to cool down: RISK
OF BURNS.
103F1D0087
104F1D0088
105F1D0089
106F1D0090
108
IN AN EMERGENCY
REVERSING LIGHT/REAR
FOG LIGHT
135)The reversing lights and rear fog lights
are located in the rear bumper.
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒adjust the tabs A and remove the
flap B fig. 103