
SIDE BAGS (Side bag -
Window bag)
To help increase occupants protection
in the event of a side impact, the
vehicle is equipped with front side bags
(for versions/markets, where provided)
and window bag (for versions/markets,
where provided).
Side bags protect occupants from
side-on crashes of medium/high
severity by placing the bag between the
occupant and the internal parts of the
side structure of the vehicle.
Non-activation of side bags in other
types of collisions (front collisions, rear
shunts, roll-overs, etc.) is not a system
malfunction.
Side bag
(for versions/markets, where provided)
These comprise two types of bags
located in the front seat backrests fig.
75 which protect the pelvic, chest
and shoulder area of the occupants in
the event of a side impact of
medium-high severity.
Window bag
This comprises two "curtain" bags
located behind the side roof cover and
covered by special trim fig. 76. They are
designed to protect the head of front
and rear passengers in the event of
side impacts.The deployment of side bags in the
event of side impacts of low severity is
not required.
In the event of a side impact, the
system provides best protection if the
passenger sits on the seat in a correct
position, thus allowing correct window
bag deployment.
The window bag is not available for the
VAN version.
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Important notes
Do not wash the seats with water or
pressurised steam (wash by hand or at
automatic seat washing stations).
The front and/or side airbags
may activate in the event of sharp
impacts to the underbody of the vehicle
(e.g. impact with steps, pavements,
potholes or road bumps etc.).
When the airbag deploys it emits a
small amount of dust: the dust is
harmless and does not indicate the
beginning of a fire. The dust may irritate
the skin and eyes however: in this
case, wash with neutral soap
and water.
Airbag checking, repair and
replacement must be carried out at a
Fiat Dealership.
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SAFETY

If the vehicle is scrapped, have the
airbag system deactivated at a Fiat
Dealership.
Pretensioners and airbags are deployed
in different ways on the basis of the
type of collision. Failure to activate one
or more of the devices does not
indicate a system malfunction.
WARNING
99)Do not apply stickers or other objects
on the steering wheel, on the dashboard in
the passenger side airbag area, on the
side upholstery on the roof and on the
seats. Never put objects (e.g. mobile
phones) on the passenger's side
dashboard since they could interfere with
correct inflation of the airbag and also
cause serious injury to the passengers.
100)Always drive with your hands on the
rim of the steering wheel so that the airbag
can inflate freely if required. Do not drive
with your body bent forward. Keep your
back straight against the backrest.101)When there is an active passenger
airbag, DO NOT install rearward facing
child restraint systems on the front seat.
Deployment of the airbag in an accident
could cause fatal injuries to the child
regardless of the severity of the impact.
Therefore, always deactivate the passenger
side airbag when a rearward facing child
restraint system is installed on the front
passenger seat. The front passenger seat
must also be positioned back as far as
possible in order to prevent the child
restraint system from coming into contact
with the dashboard. Immediately reactivate
the passenger airbag as soon as the child
restraint system has been removed.
102)Do not affix rigid objects to the
garment hooks or support handles.
103)Do not rest your head, arms or
elbows on the door, windows or the area in
which the window bag is located to avoid
possible injury during airbag inflation.
104)Never lean your head, arms or
elbows out of the window.
105)If, when the ignition device is turned
to MAR, the
warning light does not
switch on or stays on whilst driving, a fault
may have occurred in the restraint
systems. In this case the airbags or
pretensioners may not be deployed in an
impact or, in a lower number of cases, they
may be deployed accidentally. Contact a
Fiat Dealership immediately to have the
system checked.106)In the event of “yellow”
warning
light failure, the “red”warning light
switches on and, for versions/markets
where provided, the explosive charges of
the passenger airbag and the side bags
are deactivated. When the "red" warning
light is on, before proceeding contact a Fiat
Dealership to have the system immediately
checked (see previous warning).
107)On vehicles with side bags, do not
cover the front seat backrests with extra
covers.
108)Do not travel carrying objects in your
lap, in front of your chest or between
your lips (pipe, pencils, etc.): they could
cause severe injury if the airbag is
deployed.
109)If the car has been stolen or in the
case of attempt to steal it, if it has been
subjected to vandalism or floods, have the
airbag system checked by a Fiat
Dealership.
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WARNING
116)It is dangerous to run the engine in
enclosed areas. The engine takes in
oxygen and releases carbon dioxide,
carbon monoxide and other toxic gases.
117)Remember that the brake servo
and power steering are not operational until
the engine has been started, therefore
you need to apply much more force than
usual to the brake pedal and steering
wheel.
118)If the engine fails to start with a gear
engaged, the potentially dangerous
situation due to the fact that the gearbox is
automatically placed in neutral will be
signalled by an acoustic signal.
WARNING
38)If the warning lightflashes for 60
seconds after starting or during an
extended towing period, this indicates a
problem in the glow plug preheating
system. You can use the vehicle as usual if
the engine starts but you should contact
a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
39)It is advisable not to demand maximum
performance from your vehicle (e.g.
excessive acceleration, long distances at
maximum rpm, excessively intense braking,
etc.) when it is first used.
40)When the engine is off, do not leave
the key turned to MAR to prevent
unnecessary electrical consumption from
draining the battery.41)Never bump start the engine by
pushing, towing or coasting downhill. This
could cause fuel to flow into the catalytic
converter and damage it beyond repair.
42)There must therefore always be some
petrol in the tank to protect the petrol
pump and to guarantee temporary
switching from LPG or Methane to petrol
operation, if high performance is required.
43)A quick burst on the accelerator
before stopping the engine serves no
practical purpose; it wastes fuel and is
especially damaging to turbocharged
engines.
PARKING THE
VEHICLE
When parking and leaving the car,
proceed as follows:
engage a gear (1st gear if facing
uphill or reverse if facing downhill) and
leave the wheels turned;
stop the engine and engage the
handbrake;
always remove the ignition key.
Block the wheels with a wedge or a
stone if the car is parked on a steep
slope.
On versions equipped with Dualogic
transmission, wait for the letter P to be
displayed before releasing the brake
pedal.
WARNING Never leave the car with the
gearbox in neutral (or, on versions
equipped with Dualogic transmission,
before putting the gear lever in the
P position).
Handbrake
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The handbrake lever is located between
the two front seats.
Handbrake engagement: pull lever A
fig. 77 upwards until the vehicle is
braked.
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reposition the guard door B fig. 99,
taking care that the tabs are positioned
in their housings and tighten the fixing
screws A.
SIDE LIGHTS/DAYTIME
RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)
(for versions/markets, where provided -
except Panda Cross versions)
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
steer the wheel completely, adjust
the screws A fig. 97 and remove the
flap B;
adjust the clip C fig. 101 and
disconnect the electrical connector D;
rotate and remove the bulb holder E,
release and replace the bulb;
refit the new lamp and carry out the
procedure described previously in
reverse.DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS (DRL)
(Panda Cross versions)
IMPORTANT To change LED DRLs
contact a Fiat Dealership.
REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS
These contain the bulbs for the side
lights, brake lights and direction
indicators.
To replace the bulb proceed as follows:
undo the two screws A fig. 102
from their seats, pull gently outwards
until releasing the whole headlight from
the two clips (press-fitted D fig. 103 )
and release the connector;
undo the five screws B from their
seats and remove the bulb holder C;
remove the bulbs, pushing them
slightly and turning them anti-
clockwise;
refit the new lamp and carry out the
procedure described previously in
reverse.
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. 104
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IN AN EMERGENCY

BODYWORK
PRESERVING THE
BODYWORK
Paint
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6)To correctly wash the car, proceed as
follows:
remove the aerial from the roof to
prevent damage to it if the car is
washed in an automatic system;
if high pressure jets or cleaners are
used to wash the vehicle, keep a
distance of at least 40 cm from the
bodywork to avoid damage or
alteration. It should be remembered
that the build up of water can damage
the car over a period of time;
wash the bodywork using a low
pressure jet of water;
wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy
solution over the bodywork, frequently
rinsing the sponge;
rinse well with water and dry with a
jet of air or a chamois.
Dry the less visible parts (e.g. door
frames, bonnet, headlight frames etc.)
with special care, as water may
stagnate more easily in these areas.
The car should not be taken to a closed
area immediately, but left outside so
that residual water can evaporate.Do not wash the car after it has been
left in the sun or with the bonnet hot:
this may alter the shine of the
paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned
in the same way as the rest of the
vehicle.
Avoid parking under trees; the resin
dropped by trees makes the paintwork
go opaque and increases the possibility
of corrosion.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings should be
washed off immediately and thoroughly
as the acid they contain is particularly
aggressive.
WARNING
70)In order to preserve the aesthetic
appearance of the paint, abrasive products
and/or polishes should not be used for
cleaning the vehicle.
WARNING
6)Detergents pollute the environment.
Only wash your vehicle in areas equipped
to collect and treat wastewater from this
type of activity.
INTERIOR
SEATS AND FABRIC
PARTS
Remove dust with a soft brush or a
vacuum cleaner.
Rub the seats with a sponge moistened
with a solution of water and neutral
detergent.
WARNING To avoid ruining the
upholstery, do not use acetone, acetic
alcohol, denatured ethyl alcohol or
any highly aggressive solvents or
detergents to clean the fabric parts.
Use spotting agents such as isopropyl
alcohol or dry stain removers.
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SERVICING AND CARE

Pre-tensioners................................ 72
Prescriptions for handling the
vehicle at the end of its life ........... 176
Radio
............................................ 178
Rear fog lights ................................ 18
Rear light clusters (bulb
replacement) ................................ 110
Rear view mirrors ........................... 16
Refuelling ....................................... 166
Refuelling the vehicle ...................... 101
Replacing a bulb ............................ 106
Reversing light/rear fog light ........... 110
SBR (Seat Belt Reminder)
system
......................................... 71
Scheduled servicing ....................... 126
Seat belts....................................... 69
Seats ............................................. 12– Adjustments .............................. 12
Side bags....................................... 88
Side lights/daytime running lights
(bulb replacement) ....................... 110
Smartphone Docking ..................... 30
Snow chains .................................. 156
Starting the engine ......................... 92
Steering lock .................................. 10
Steering wheel ............................... 15
Steering wheel stalks
– left stalk..................................... 17
– right stalk .................................. 20
Stop/Start system .......................... 99
Supplementary Restraint System
(SRS) - Airbag .............................. 84
Symbols......................................... 3
Technical data146The keys ........................................ 9
Towing the vehicle .......................... 123
Towing trailers ................................ 103
Uconnect RADIO
.......................... 186
USB ports and AUX input............... 29
Version with LPG system
.............. 31
Version with methane system
(Natural Power) ............................ 33
Warning lights on panel
................ 40
Weights.......................................... 161
Wheel (changing)............................ 115
Wheels ........................................... 151
Wheels and tyres ........................... 143
Window cleaning............................ 20
Windscreen/rear window wiper ...... 142
FCA Italy S.p.A. – Mopar – Technical Services – Service Engineering
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