2018 FIAT PANDA Owner handbook (in English)

DIESEL VERSIONS
WARNING: Once you have carried out the last intervention in the table, continue with the scheduled servicing, maintaining the
frequency indicated in the plan by marking each operation with a dot or dedicated note.
Warning: simply restarting the maintenance from the start of the plan may cause the allowed interval to be exceeded for some
operations!
Thousands of miles 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Thousands of kilometres 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
Years12345678910
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if
necessary; check the expiry date of the “Fix&Go” repair kit
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, boot, passenger
compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel
warning lights, etc.)
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (1)
Check exhaust emissions/smokiness
Use the diagnosis socket to check supply/engine
management systems operation, emissions and, for
versions/markets, where provided, engine oil degradation
(1) Always only use the liquids shown in the handbook for topping up after having checked that the system is not damaged.
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Thousands of miles 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Thousands of kilometres 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
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Visually inspect conditions of: exterior bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel
system, brakes), rubber elements (gaiters, sleeves,
bushes, etc.)
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear
Check operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system
and adjust jets, if necessary
Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment
locks, cleanliness and lubrication of linkage
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary
Visually inspect conditions and wear of front disc brake
pads and integrity of pad wear indicator
Visually inspect condition and wear of rear disc brake pads
and integrity of pad wear indicator (Panda Cross 4x4 and
Panda 4x4 versions only)
Visually check condition and wear of rear drum brake
linings (Panda Cross 4x4 and Panda 4x4 versions
excluded)
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Thousands of miles 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Thousands of kilometres 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
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Visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belt(s) (2)
Check drive transmission idler unit (PTU) oil level (Panda
Cross and 4x4 Panda 4x4 versions only)
Check rear differential oil level (Panda Cross 4x4 and
Panda 4x4 versions only)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter(3)
Replace accessory drive belt/s(2)
Replace fuel filter cartridge (4)
(2) The maximum mileage is 120,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 6 years, regardless of distance travelled. If the vehicle is used in heavy conditions (dusty
areas, cold climates, urban driving, long periods of idling), the maximum mileage is 60,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 4 years regardless of the
mileage.
(3) The actual interval for changing engine oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the car usage conditions and is signalled by the warning light or
message in the instrument panel. In any case, it must never exceed 2 years. Where the car is used mostly in urban settings you need to replace the engine oil
filter every year.
(4) If the car runs on fuel with quality below the relevant European specification, this filter should be replaced every 20,000 km.
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Thousands of miles 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Thousands of kilometres 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
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Replace air cleaner cartridge (5)
Change the brake fluid(6)
Replace the passenger compartment cleaner (5) (O) (●)
(5) If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this cleaner must be replaced every 20,000 km.
(6) The brake fluid replacement has to be done every two years, irrespective of the mileage.
(O) Recommended operations.
(●) Obligatory operations.
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BATTERY
RECHARGING
159) 160)
NOTE After turning the ignition key to
STOP and having closed the driver's
side door, wait at least one minute
before disconnecting and then
reconnecting the electrical supply to the
battery.
IMPORTANT Charging should be slow
at a low ampere rating for
approximately 24 hours. Charging for a
longer time may damage the battery.
IMPORTANT The cables of the
electrical system must be correctly
reconnected to the battery, i.e. the
positive cable (+) to the positive
terminal and the negative cable (–) to
the negative terminal. The battery
terminals are marked with the positive
(+) and negative (–) symbols, and are
shown on the battery cover. The battery
terminals must also be corrosion-free.IMPORTANT If a "quick-type" battery
charger is used with the battery fitted
on the vehicle, before connecting it
disconnect both cables of the battery
itself. Do not use a "quick-type" battery
charger to provide the starting voltage.
NOTE The battery recharging
procedure is given as information only.
You are advised to contact a Fiat
Dealership to have this operation
carried out.
VERSIONS WITHOUT
START&STOP SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To recharge, proceed as follows:
disconnect the terminal from the
negative battery pole;
connect the charger cables to the
battery terminals, observing the polarity;
turn on the battery charger;
when it is recharged, turn the
charger off before disconnecting it from
the battery;
reconnect the terminal to the
negative battery pole.VERSIONS WITH
START&STOP SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To recharge, proceed as follows:
disconnect the connector A fig. 127
(pressing the button B) from the sensor
C monitoring the battery conditions,
on the negative pole D of the battery;
connect the positive cable of the
battery charger to the positive battery
pole E and the negative cable to the
terminal of sensor D;
turn on the battery charger. At the
end of the charging process, switch the
battery charger off;
after having disconnected the
charging device, reconnect the
connector A to the sensor C.
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WARNING
159)Battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive: avoid contact with your skin and
eyes. The battery should be charged in a
well ventilated place, away from naked
flames or possible sources of sparks:
danger of explosion and fire.160)Do not attempt to recharge a frozen
battery: first it must be thawed, otherwise
there is a risk of explosion. If freezing
has occurred, the battery should be
checked by skilled personnel to make sure
that the internal elements are not damaged
and that the body is not cracked, with the
risk of leaking poisonous and corrosive
acid.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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CHECKING LEVELS
161) 162)58)
0.9 TwinAir/0.9 TwinAir Turbo versions
A. Engine oil plug/filler – B. Engine oil dipstick – C. Engine coolant fluid – D. Windscreen/rear window washer fluid – E. Brake fluid – F. Battery
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1.2 8V 69 HP versions
A. Engine oil plug/filler – B. Engine oil dipstick – C. Engine coolant fluid – D. Windscreen/rear window washer fluid – E. Brake fluid – F. Battery
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