2017 FIAT PANDA dashboard

KNOWING YOUR CAR
In-depth knowledge of your new vehicle
starts here.
The handbook that you are reading
simply and directly explains how it
is made and how it works.
That’s why we advise you to read it
seated comfortably on board, so that
you can see immediately what is
described here for yourself.DASHBOARD ................................. 8
THE KEYS....................................... 9
IGNITION DEVICE ........................... 10
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM ............... 11
DOORS ........................................... 11
SEATS ............................................ 12
HEAD RESTRAINTS ........................ 14
STEERING WHEEL ......................... 15
REAR VIEW MIRRORS .................... 16
EXTERNAL LIGHTS......................... 17
INTERIOR LIGHTS .......................... 19
WINDOW CLEANING ...................... 20
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ........ 22
ELECTRIC WINDOWS .................... 26
BONNET ......................................... 26
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ........... 28
USB PORTS AND AUX INPUT ........ 29
SMARTPHONE DOCKING .............. 30
VERSION WITH LPG SYSTEM ........ 31
VERSION WITH METHANE
SYSTEM (NATURAL POWER) ......... 33
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DASHBOARD
The presence and position of controls, instruments and gauges may vary depending on the versions.
1. Adjustable air vents 2. Exterior light control stalk 3. Driver front airbag 4. Windscreen wiper/rear window wiper/trip computer control lever
5. Adjustable and directable central air vents 6. Passenger front airbag 7. Glove compartment (for versions/markets, where provided) 8. Radio (for
versions/markets, where applicable) 9. Control buttons 10. Gear lever 11. Heating/ventilation/climate control system controls 12. Ignition device
13. Instrument panel 14. Front electric windows 15. ECO/ASR OFF buttons (for versions/markets, where provided)
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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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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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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.
C - Air distribution knob:
air flow to central and side dashboard vents to ventilate the chest and the face during the hot season.
distribution between feet area diffusers (warmest air) and dashboard diffusers (coolest air).
towards the footwell diffusers. Due to the natural tendency of heat to spread upwards, this type of distribution warms the
passenger compartment up as quickly as possible, providing an immediate feeling of warmth.
distribution between footwell diffusers and windscreen/front side window vents. This type of distribution achieves effective
heating of the passenger compartment and prevents the windows from misting up.
air flow to the windscreen and front side window diffusers to demist or defrost them.
D - Heated rear window, folding mirror/heated windscreen (for versions/markets, where available) activation/deactivation
button. The LED on the button switches on to indicate activation. To maintain battery efficiency, the function is automatically
deactivated after about 20 minutes
E - Fan speed and climate control system activation/deactivation knob (for versions/markets, where available).
IMPORTANT In warm-humid weather conditions, using cold air on the windscreen may cause external condensation, which
could limit visibility.
NoteTo stop the air flow from the vents, position the knob at 0 and put knob B to internal air recirculation.
ADDITIONAL HEATER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This device speeds up passenger compartment warming when it is very cold. The heater switches on automatically according
to the environmental conditions, with engine started and 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 operates 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 - Turns on the AUTO function (climate control system automatic operation).
B - Increases the air temperature.
C - Decreases the air temperature.
D - Selects manual air distribution.
By pressing the buttons, one of the five possible air flow distribution patterns can be selected:
air flow to the windscreen and front side window diffusers to demist or defrost them.
air flow to central and side dashboard vents to ventilate the chest and the face during the hot season.
towards the footwell diffusers. Due to the natural tendency of heat to spread upwards, this type of distribution warms the
passenger compartment up as quickly as possible, providing an immediate feeling of warmth.
+divided between the footwell diffusers (warmest air) and the dashboard vents (coolest air).
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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
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WARNING
25)Take care not to knock objects on the
roof rack when opening the tailgate.
26)With the engine on, always make sure
that the tailgate is closed: exhaust gases
could be drawn inside the load
compartment.
27)Every attachment has a maximum load
capacity of 100 kg.
28)A heavy load that has not been
secured may cause serious injuries in the
event of an accident.
29)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.
USB PORTS AND
AUX INPUT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Depending on the trim level, the vehicle
may be equipped with:
a USB port/main AUX input fig. 30.
The AUX input for connection of
external devices (iPod, music players,
etc.) and the USB port for the transfer
of data from a USB Pen Drive or other
source (smartphone etc.) and slow
recharging;
an accessory USB port on the
dashboard fig. 31 with the sole function
of recharging external devices
(smartphone etc.).
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