2018 FIAT PANDA Owner handbook (in English)

KNOWING YOUR CAR
In-depth knowledge of your new vehicle
starts here.
IThe 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
KEYS .............................................. 9
IGNITION DEVICE ........................... 10
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM ............... 10
DOORS ........................................... 11
SEATS ............................................ 12
HEAD RESTRAINTS ........................ 14
STEERING WHEEL ......................... 15
REAR VIEW MIRRORS .................... 15
EXTERIOR LIGHTS ......................... 16
INTERIOR LIGHTS .......................... 18
WINDOW WASHING ....................... 19
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ........ 21
ELECTRIC WINDOWS .................... 25
BONNET ......................................... 25
BOOT ............................................. 27
USB PORT ...................................... 28
SMARTPHONE DOCKING .............. 29
VERSION WITH LPG SYSTEM ........ 30
VERSION WITH METHANE
SYSTEM (NATURAL POWER) ......... 32
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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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KEYS
MECHANICAL KEY
The metal insert of the key activates:
the ignition device, the driver's side and
passenger's side door locks (for
versions/markets where provided) and
the luggage compartment lock.
KEY WITH REMOTE
CONTROL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
1)1)1)
The metal insert A fig. 2 of the key
operates:
the ignition device;
the driver side door and, for
versions/markets where provided, the
passenger side door.
Press button B fig. 2 to open/close the
metal insert.Briefly press button
: for unlocking of
doors and boot, timed switching-on
of ceiling lights and double flashing of
direction indicators (for versions/
markets, where provided).
Briefly press button
: lock of doors
and boot with ceiling lights off and
single flash of direction indicators (for
versions/markets, where provided).
Press the button
: remote
opening of the boot and double flashing
of the direction indicators. The
direction indicators will flash twice to
indicate that the boot has been
opened.
REQUEST FOR
ADDITIONAL KEYS
If you need a new mechanical key or a
new key with remote control, go to a
Fiat Dealership, taking an ID document
and the car ownership documents.
The system can recognise up to 8 keys
with incorporated remote control.
WARNING
1)Press button B only with the key far
from your body, especially your eyes and
from objects which could get damaged
(e.g. your clothes). Do not leave the key
unattended to avoid the button being
accidentally pressed while it is being
handled, e.g. by a child.
WARNING
1)The electronic components inside the
key may be damaged if the key is
subjected to strong shocks. In order to
ensure complete efficiency of the
electronic devices inside the key, it should
never be exposed to direct sunlight.
WARNING
1)Used batteries should be disposed of,
as specified by law, in the special
containers, otherwise take them to a Fiat
Dealership, which will deal with their
disposal.
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IGNITION DEVICE
2) 3) 4) 5)
The key can be turned to 3 different
positions fig. 3:
STOP: engine off, key can be
removed, steering column locked.
Some electrical devices (e.g. audio
system, central door locking system,
etc.) can operate;
MAR: driving position. All electrical
devices are enabled;
AVV: engine starting.
The ignition device is fitted with a safety
system that requires the ignition key
to be turned back to STOP if the engine
does not start, before the starting
operation can be repeated.STEERING LOCK
Activation
When the device is at STOP, remove
the key and turn the steering wheel until
it locks.
Turning off
Move the steering wheel slightly and
turn the key to MAR.
WARNING
2)If the ignition device has been tampered
with (e.g. an attempted theft), have it
checked by a Fiat Dealership before driving
again.
3)Always remove the key when you leave
your car to prevent someone from
accidentally operating the controls.
Remember to engage the handbrake.
Engage 1
stgear if the car is parked uphill or
reverse if the car is parked downhill. Never
leave children unattended in the vehicle.
4)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 badly affect performance and safety,
invalidate the warranty and also result in
non-compliance of the car with type-
approval requirements.
5)Never remove the key while the car is
moving. The steering wheel will
automatically lock as soon as it is turned.
This holds true for cars being towed as
well.
THE FIAT CODE
SYSTEM
This is an electronic engine locking
system which increases protection
against attempted thefts of the car. It is
automatically activated when the
ignition key is removed.
OPERATION
Each time the vehicle is started by
turning the ignition key to MAR, the Fiat
CODE system control unit sends a
recognition code to the Powertrain
Control Module to deactivate the
immobiliser.
The code is sent only if the Fiat CODE
system control unit has acknowledged
the code received from the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to
STOP, the Fiat CODE system
deactivates the functions of the engine
control module. If, during starting,
the code is not correctly recognised,
the
warning light switches on in the
instrument panel. In this case, turn
the key to STOP and then to MAR-ON;
if it is still locked, try again with the
other keys that come with the car.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if you still
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If thewarning light turns on, this
means that the system is running
a self-diagnosis (for example due to a
voltage drop). Should the fault persist,
contact a Fiat Dealership.DOORS
LOCKING/UNLOCKING
DOORS FROM THE
INSIDE
Push the control lever A fig. 4 towards
the door to lock the doors or pull it
to unlock them. With central door
locking system (for versions/markets,
where provided), operating the lever
A on the driver's side will lock/unlock all
the doors. Operating lever A on the
other doors locks/unlocks only the door
concerned. With mechanical lock,
locking/unlocking takes place operating
the single control levers.
IMPORTANT The locked door condition
is indicated by the red printing B fig.
4.LOCKING/UNLOCKING
DOORS FROM THE
OUTSIDE
Mechanical key:insert the metal
insert in the lock and turn it.
Key with remote control(for
versions/markets where provided):
press the
button to lock the doors, or
the
button to unlock the doors.
IMPORTANT Before opening a door,
ensure that you can do it in conditions
of safety. Open the doors only when the
vehicle is stationary.
CHILD SAFETY DEVICE
6)
This system prevents the rear doors
from being opened from the inside.
The device B fig. 5 can be engaged
only with the doors open:
position 1 - device engaged (door
locked);
position 2 - device not engaged
(door may be opened from the inside).
The device remains on even if the doors
are unlocked electrically.
IMPORTANT The rear doors cannot be
opened from the inside when the child
safety device is engaged.
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WARNING
6)Always use this device when carrying
children. After engaging the child lock
on both rear doors, check for effective
engagement by trying to open a door with
the internal handle.
SEATS
FRONT SEATS
7) 8) 9) 10)2)
Longitudinal adjustment
Lift lever A fig. 6 and push the seat
forwards or backwards: in the driving
position, you should be able to rest
your arms on the rim of the steering
wheel.
Height adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Adjust lever B fig. 6 upwards or
downwards to obtain the required
height.
IMPORTANT Carry out the adjustment
whilst seated in the driver's seat.Backrest angle adjustment
Operate lever C fig. 7 to reach the
desired position, then release it.
Lumbar adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The position of the back against the
seat backrest is adjusted by turning
knob D fig. 8.
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FRONT SEAT ELECTRIC
HEATING
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the ignition key turned to MAR,
press button A or B fig. 9 respectively
to switch the function on.
To deactivate the function press the
button again.
REAR SEATS
Extending the boot
3)
Proceed as follows:
remove the rear shelf;
move the seat belts to the side,
making sure that they are correctly
extended and not twisted;
if there is a third rear seat (for
versions/markets, where provided),
release the central belt, winding the
buckle into its housing on the roof
panel;
operate the levers at the sides of the
rear seats fig. 10 pushing them
towards the inside of the vehicle, fold
the backrest and then bring the
backrest onto the cushion.
Repositioning the backrests
Move the seat belts to the side, making
sure that they are correctly extended
and not twisted. Lift up the backrest
folded previously until a click is heard
for the engagement mechanism.
WARNING
7)All adjustments must be made with the
car stationary.
8)If there is a side bag, it is dangerous to
use seat covers other than those available
from the MOPAR
®Accessory Line.9)Once you have released the adjustment
lever, always check that the seat is locked
on the guides by trying to move it back and
forth. Failure to lock the seat in place
could result in the seat moving suddenly
and the driver losing control of the car.
10)If passengers are seating in the rear
seats, remove all potentially dangerous
objects which may cause injuries in the
event of an accident.
WARNING
2)The fabric upholstery of the seats has
been designed to withstand long-term
wear deriving from normal use of the car.
Some precautions are however required.
Avoid prolonged and/or excessive rubbing
against clothing accessories such as
metal buckles and Velcro strips which, by
applying a high pressure on the fabric in
a small area, could cause it to break,
thereby damaging the upholstery.
3)Before tilting the backrest, remove any
objects on the seat cushion.
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HEAD RESTRAINTS
11) 12)
FRONT HEAD
RESTRAINTS
Upwards adjustment: raise the head
restraint until it clicks into place.
Downward adjustment: press button
A fig. 11 and lower the head restraint.
"Anti-Whiplash" device
The head restraints are equipped with
an “Anti-Whiplash” device, which
reduces the distance between head
and head restraint in the event of a rear
impact, thus mitigating the "whiplash"
effect.
The head restraint may move when the
backrest is pressed by the occupant’s
torso or hand: this behaviour is caused
by the system and should not be
considered a malfunction.REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS
Upwards adjustment: raise the head
restraint until it clicks into place.
Downward adjustment: press button
A fig. 12 and lower the head restraint.
IMPORTANT If the rear seats are used,
always set the head restraints in the
"completely raised" position.
Removal
Proceed as follows to remove the head
restraints:
raise the head restraints to their
maximum height;
press buttons A and B fig. 12 at the
side of the two supports, then remove
the head restraints by pulling them
upwards.
WARNING
11)All adjustments must be made with the
car stationary. Head restraints must be
adjusted so that the head, rather than the
neck, rests on them. Only in this case
they can protect your head correctly.
12)To make the best use of the head
restraint's protective action, adjust the
backrest so that you are sitting upright and
keep your head as close as possible to
the head restraint.
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