2017 FIAT PANDA Owners Manual

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. 12
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.
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.
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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. 13 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. 14 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. 15;
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.
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
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EXTERNAL LIGHTS
The left stalk fig. 16 controls the
operation of the headlights, side lights,
dipped beam headlights, parking lights,
main beam headlights, direction
indicators, and "Follow me home"
device.
The exterior 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.
SIDE LIGHTS / DAYTIME
RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)
"Daytime Running Lights"
(for versions/markets, where provided)
16) 17)With the ignition key in MAR position
and the ring nut A fig. 16 turned to
Oposition, the daytime lights switch on
automatically; the other lights and the
internal lighting remain off.SIDE LIGHTS / DIPPED
BEAM HEADLIGHTS
With the ignition key turned to MAR,
turn ring nut A fig. 16 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.
PARKING LIGHTS
These lights can only be turned on with
ignition key in STOP position or
removed, by moving the ring nut A fig.
16 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. 16 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 deactivate, the dipped
headlights reactivate 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. 16. 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.
The
orwarning light will 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.
"FOLLOW ME HOME"
DEVICE
This allows the space in front of the
vehicle to be lit for a set time.
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Activation:with the ignition key on
STOP or removed, pull the stalk
towards the steering wheel within 2
minutes from when the engine is turned
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 at the same time.FRONT 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. 17 as follows:
First pressing: front fog lights on;
second press: rear fog lights on;
third pressing: front/rear fog lights
off
With front 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 at the same time.
WARNING
16)The daytime running lights are an
alternative to the dipped beam headlights
for driving during the daytime in countries
where it is compulsory to have lights on
during the day, and they are also permitted
in those countries where this is not
obligatory.
17)Daytime running lights cannot replace
dipped beam 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. 18 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. 19 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. 19:
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. 20 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. 20 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. 20 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.
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.20F1D0020
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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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CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
18)2)
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM/HEATER
(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.
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02
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