2017 FIAT PANDA automatic transmission

ACTIVE SAFETY
SYSTEMS
ABS (Anti-lock Braking
System)
This system, which is an integral part of
the braking system, prevents one or
more wheels from locking and slipping
in all road surface conditions,
irrespective of the intensity of the
braking action, ensuring that the vehicle
can be controlled even during
emergency braking.
IMPORTANT To obtain the maximum
efficiency of the braking system, a
bedding-in period of about 500 km is
needed: during this period it is better to
avoid sharp, repeated and prolonged
braking.
The ABS also includes the following
systems: EBD (Electronic Braking Force
Distribution), MSR (Motor
Schleppmoment Regelung) and MBA
(Mechanical Brake Assist) (for
versions/markets, where provided).
System intervention
The driver can feel that the ABS system
has come into action because the
brake pedal pulsates slightly and the
system gets noisier: this is entirely
normal with the system operating.
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ESC SYSTEM (Electronic
Stability Control)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is an electronic system that
controls vehicle stability in the event of
tyre grip loss, helping maintain
directional control. The system is
capable of recognising potentially
dangerous situations in terms of the
stability and intervenes automatically on
the brakes in a differentiated manner
for the four wheels in order to provide a
stabilising torque.
The ESC system switches on
automatically when the engine is
started and cannot be switched off.
System intervention
The intervention of the system is
indicated by the flashing of theESC
warning light on the instrument panel,
to inform the driver that the vehicle is in
critical stability and grip conditions.
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HH (Hill Holder) SYSTEM
This system is an integral part of the
ESC system and facilitates starting on
slopes.
It is automatically activated in the
following conditions:
uphill: vehicle stationary on a road
with a gradient higher than 5%, engine
running, brake pressed and
transmission in neutral or gear other
than reverse engaged;
downhill: vehicle stationary on a
road with a gradient higher than 5%,
engine running, brake pressed and
reverse gear engaged.
When setting off, the ESC system
control unit maintains the braking
pressure on the wheels until the torque
necessary for starting is reached, or
in any case for a maximum of 2
seconds, allowing your right foot to be
moved easily from the brake pedal to
the accelerator.
When two seconds have elapsed,
without starting, the system is
automatically deactivated, gradually
releasing the braking pressure. During
this release stage, the typical
mechanical brake release noise can be
heard, indicating that the vehicle is
about to move.
NOTE: the Hill Holder system is not
active with parking brake engaged.
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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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GENERAL INFORMATION
The radio offers the following functions:
Radio section
PLL tuning with FM/AM/MW
frequency bands;
RDS (Radio Data System) with TA
(traffic alerts) function - TP (traffic
programmes) - EON (Enhanced Other
Network) - REG (regional programmes);
AF: search selection for alternative
frequencies in RDS mode;
provision for emergency alarm;
automatic/manual tuning into
stations;
FM Multipath detector;
manual storing of 30 stations: 18 on
FM band (6 on FM1, 6 on FM2, 6 on
FMT), 12 on MW band (6 on MW1,
6 on MW2);
automatic programming (Autostore
function) of 6 stations on dedicated
FM band
SPEED VOLUME function:
automatic volume adjustment
according to the vehicle speed;
automatic Stereo/Mono selection.
CD section
Direct selection of the disc;
Track selection (forward/back);
Fast advance (forward/back) through
tracks;
CD Display function: display of disc
name and time elapsed since the
start of the track
Playing of audio CDs, CD-Rs and
CD-RWs.
MP3 CD section
MP3-Info function (ID3-TAG);
Folder selection (previous/next);
Track selection (forward/back);
Fast advance (forward/back) through
tracks;
MP3 Display function: display of
name of folder, ID3-TAG information,
time elapsed since the start of the
track, name of the file
Playing of audio or data CD, CD-R
and CD-RW.
Audio section
Mute/Pause function;
Soft-Mute function;
Loudness function
7-band graphic equaliser;
Separate bass/treble adjustment
Right/left channel balance.FUNCTIONS AND
ADJUSTMENTS
Turning the car radio on
The car radio comes on when the
(ON/OFF) button/knob is pressed
briefly.
When the radio is turned on with the
key extracted from the ignition switch, it
turns off automatically after about 20
minutes. After the radio has switched
itself off automatically it can be turned
on for a further 20 minutes by pressing
the
(ON/OFF) button/knob.
Turning the car radio off
Briefly press the
(ON/OFF)
button/knob.
Volume adjustment
Turn the
(ON/OFF) button/knob to
adjust the volume.
If the volume level is changed during
the transmission of traffic news, the
new setting will only be maintained until
the news is finished.
MUTE/Pause function
(setting volume to zero)
Press the
button briefly to activate
the Mute function. The volume will
gradually decrease and the words
"RADIO Mute" will be displayed (in radio
mode) or "PAUSE" (in CD mode).
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The Uconnect Radio is equipped with
the following functions:
Radio section
PLL tuning with FM/AM/MW
frequency bands (where present);
RDS (Radio Data System) with TA
(traffic alerts) function - TP (traffic
programmes) - EON (Enhanced Other
Network) - REG (regional programmes);
AF: search selection for alternative
frequencies in RDS mode;
automatic/manual tuning into
stations;
FM Multipath detector;
manual storing of 36 or 54 stations:
18 in the FM band (6 in FM-A, 6 in
FM-B and 6 in FM-C) and 18 in AM (6
in AM-A, 6 in AM-B and 6 in AM-C) and
18 in DAB (where present);
SPEED VOLUME function:
automatic volume adjustment
according to the vehicle speed;
automatic Stereo/Mono selection.
Audio section
Mute function;
Soft-Mute function;
Loudness function
7-band graphic equaliser;
Separate bass/treble adjustment
Right/left channel balance.Bluetooth®
For theBluetooth® function, see the
description in the dedicated paragraph.
USB/iPod section
For the USB/iPod function, see the
description in the dedicated paragraph.
AUX section
AUX source selection;
AUX Offset function: alignment of
the portable device volume with that of
the other sources;
Portable player playback.
NoteIt is not possible to view the AUX
source info on the radio display
FUNCTIONS AND
ADJUSTMENTS
Switching on
The Uconnect Radio comes on when
the
(ON/OFF) button/knob is
pressed briefly.
If the Uconnect Radio is switched on
when the key is removed from the
ignition, it will switch off automatically
after about 20 minutes (if this time
has been set). After the Uconnect
Radio has switched itself off
automatically it can be turned on for a
further 20 minutes by pressing the
(ON/OFF) button.Switching off
Long press on button
(ON/OFF).
Volume adjustment
To adjust the volume, turn the twist
control
.
If the volume level is changed during
the transmission of traffic news, the
new setting will only be maintained until
the news is finished.
Mute Function
(setting volume to zero)
Press the
/button on the
steering wheel to activate the Mute
function. In the Radio source, the word
“MUTE” will appear, associated with
the active source.
Press the
/button on the
steering wheel again to deactivate the
Mute function.
Audio settings
The functions that can be selected from
the audio menu change depending on
the context: AM/FM and DAB (where
present)/USB/iPod/Bluetooth®/AUX.
Press the AUDIO button briefly to
change the Audio functions. After the
AUDIO button is first pressed, the
display will show the bass level value
for the source activated at that time
(e.g. in FM mode the display will show
the wording "FM Bass +2").
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