2018 FIAT PANDA wheel

WARNING
137)If the replaced fuse blows again,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
138)Never replace a fuse with metal wires
or other material.
139)Never replace a fuse with another
with a higher amp rating; DANGER OF
FIRE.
140)If a general fuse (MEGA-FUSE,
MIDI-FUSE, MAXI-FUSE) blows contact a
Fiat Dealership.
141)Before replacing a fuse, make sure
that the ignition key has been removed and
that all the other services are switched off
and/or disengaged.
142)Contact Fiat Dealership if a safety
system (airbags, brakes), engine system
(engine, gearbox) or steering system
general protection fuse blows.
WARNING
52)If you need to wash the engine
compartment, take care not to directly hit
the fuse box and the window wiper motors
with the water jet.
REPLACING A
WHEEL
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JACK
Please note that:
the jack weight is 1.76 kg;
the jack requires no adjustment;
the jack cannot be repaired and in
the event of a fault it must be replaced
by another genuine one;
no tool other than its cranking
device may be fitted on the jack.
Jack maintenance
prevent any dirt from depositing on
the "worm screw";
keep the "worm screw" lubricated;
never modify the jack.
Conditions in which not to use the
jack
temperature below -40°C
on sandy or muddy ground
on uneven ground
on steep roads
in extreme weather conditions:
thunderstorms, typhoons, hurricanes,
blizzards, storms, etc.
in direct contact with the engine or
to carry out repairs under the vehicle
on boats.
CHANGING PROCEDURE
Proceed as follows:
stop the car in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic where
you can change the wheel safely. The
ground must be flat and sufficiently
compact;
switch off the engine, pull up the
handbrake and engage the 1stgear or
reverse. Wear the reflective safety
jacket (compulsory by law) before
getting out of the vehicle;
open the boot and lift up the mat A
fig. 113;
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using the wrench A fig. 114 located
in the tool box, loosen the locking
device, take the tool box B and place it
close to the wheel to be replaced.
Then take the space-saver wheel C.
For the Panda VAN and Panda 4x4
versions, the jack and the tools can be
located under the passenger side
front seat;
take the wrench A fig. 115 and
loosen the fixing bolts by about one
turn;
position the jack under the car, near
the wheel to be changed;
operate the device A fig. 116 to
extend the jack until the top of the jack
B fig. 117 fits correctly into the side
member C (next to the mark
on the
side member);
alert any bystander that the car is
about to be raised; all persons should
be kept away from the car and nobody
must touch it until it has been lowered;
fit handle D fig. 116 into the housing
in device A, operate the jack and raise
the vehicle until the wheel is a few
centimetres from the ground;
remove the wheel cap after
loosening the 3 fixing bolts and finally
loosen the fourth bolt and extract
the wheel (only for versions with wheel
caps fixed by bolts);
make sure the contact surfaces
between space-saver spare wheel and
hub are clean so that the fastening
bolts will not come loose;
fit the space-saver wheel by
inserting the first bolt for two threads
into the hole closest to the valve;
take the wrench A fig. 115 and fully
tighten the fixing bolts;
operate the jack handle D fig. 116 to
lower the car. Then extract the jack;
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use the wrench A fig. 115 to fully
tighten the bolts, passing alternately
from one bolt to the opposite one;
when replacing a wheel with alloy
rim it is advisable to place it upside
down, with the aesthetic part facing
upwards.
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REFITTING THE
STANDARD WHEEL
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Following the procedure described
previously, raise the car and remove the
space-saver wheel.
Versions with steel wheels
Proceed as follows:
make sure the contact surfaces
between standard wheel and hub are
clean so that the fastening bolts will not
come loose;
fit the standard wheel by inserting
the first bolt by 2 threads into the hole
closest to the inflation valve;
fit the hub cap, aligning the crescent
hole with the bolt already fitted, then
fit the other bolts;
using the wrench provided, tighten
the fastening bolts;
lower the vehicle and remove the
jack;
use the wrench provided to fully
tighten the bolts, passing alternately
from one bolt to the opposite one.
Versions with alloy rims
Proceed as follows:
insert the wheel on the hub and use
the spanner provided to tighten the
bolts;
lower the vehicle and remove the
jack;
use the wrench provided to fully
tighten the bolts, passing alternately
from one bolt to the opposite one;
reinsert the press-fitted hub cap,
making sure that the reference hole on
the wheel is aligned with the reference
pin on the cap.
NOTE If it is not fitted correctly, the hub
cap may detach when the vehicle is
running.
At the end of the operation
stow the space-saver wheel in the
compartment provided in the luggage
compartment;
insert the jack and the other tools in
the container;
arrange the container and tools on
the space-saver wheel;
correctly reposition the luggage
compartment mat.
WARNING
143)The space-saver wheel (for
versions/markets where provided) is
specific to your car, do not use it on other
models, or use the space-saver wheel
of other models on your car. The
space-saver wheel must only be used in
the event of an emergency. Never use it for
more than strictly necessary and never
exceed 80 km/h. On the space-saver
wheel there is an orange label,
summarising the main warnings regarding
space-saver wheel usage restrictions.
Never remove or cover the label. The label
contains the following indications in four
languages: "Warning! For temporary use
only! 80 km/h max.! Replace with standard
wheel as soon as possible. Never cover
this indication." Never apply a wheel cap
on a space-saver wheel.
144)It is extremely dangerous to attempt
to change a wheel on the side of the
vehicle next to the driving lane: make sure
that the vehicle is at a sufficient distance
from the road, to avoid being run over.
145)Alert other drivers that the car is
stationary in compliance with local
regulations: hazard warning lights, warning
triangle, etc. Any passengers on board
should leave the car, especially if it is
heavily laden. Passengers should stay
away from on-coming traffic while the
wheel is being changed. On hills or uneven
roads, use chocks or appropriate objects
to block the wheels of the vehicle.
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146)The vehicle's driving characteristics
will be modified with the space-saver wheel
fitted. Avoid violent acceleration and
braking, abrupt steering and fast cornering.
The overall duration of the space-saver
wheel is of about 3000 km, after which the
relevant tyre must be replaced with another
one of the same type. Never install a
traditional tyre on a rim designed to be
used as a space-saver wheel. Have the
wheel repaired and refitted as soon as
possible. Using two or more space-saver
wheels at the same time is forbidden.
Do not apply grease to the bolt threads
before fitting: they could come unscrewed.
147)The jack is a tool developed and
designed only for changing a wheel, if a
tyre gets punctured or damaged, on the
vehicle with which it is supplied or on other
vehicles of the same model. Any other
use, e.g. to jack up other vehicle models or
different things, is strictly prohibited. Never
use for maintenance or repair activities
under the car or to exchange the
summer/winter wheels and vice versa.
Never go under the raised vehicle. If any
work under the vehicle is necessary,
contact the Fiat Service Network. Incorrect
positioning of the jack may cause the
raised vehicle to fall: use only in the
positions indicated. Do not use the jack for
loads higher than the one shown on its
label. Never start the engine with vehicle
raised. If the vehicle is raised more than
necessary, everything can become more
unstable, with the risk of the vehicle
dropping violently. Thus, lift the vehicle only
as needed in order to access the spare
wheel.148)If the hub cap is not fitted correctly, it
may come off when the car is travelling.
Never tamper with the inflation valve. Never
introduce tools of any kind between rim
and tyre. Check tyre and space-saver
wheel pressures regularly, complying with
the values given in the "Technical
specifications" chapter.
WARNING
53)When turning the jack handle make
sure that it can turn freely without scraping
your hand against the ground. The moving
components of the jack ("worm screw"
and joints) can also cause injuries: avoid
touching them. If you come into contact
with lubricating grease, clean yourself
thoroughly.
54)Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible to have the correct tightening
of the wheel bolts checked.
Fix&Go KIT
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DESCRIPTION
The Fix&Go quick tyre repair kit fig. 118
is located in the boot, inside a
dedicated container and consists of:
one cartridge A containing sealant
and fitted with: transparent tube for
injecting the sealant D and sticker
C with the wording “Max 80 km/h” to
be placed in a clearly visible position
(e.g. on the dashboard) after repairing
the tyre;
one compressor B;
one leaflet containing instructions for
using the kit;
a pair of gloves located in the hose
compartment of the cartridge D.
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REPAIR PROCEDURE
Proceed as follows:
stop the car in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic where
you can carry out the procedure safely.
The ground must be flat and sufficiently
compact;
stop the engine, engage the hazard
warning lights and the parking brake;
wear the reflective safety jacket
before getting out of the car (anyway
comply with the laws in force in the
country you are driving in);
insert the cartridge A containing the
sealant in the proper compartment of
the compressor B, pressing it down
hard fig. 118. Remove the adhesive
speed label C and apply it in a visible
position (fig. 122);
wear the gloves;
remove the cap from the tyre valve
and connect and screw the transparent
tube of the sealing fluid D fig. 118
onto the valve. If a 250 ml cartridge is
present the housing of the transparent
tube is provided with removable ring
to facilitate extraction. Make sure that
the ON-OFF button E fig. 120 is in
the off position (button not pressed);
plug the electric connector F fig. 119
into the 12V socket of the vehicle and
start the vehicle engine;
operate the compressor by pressing
the ON-OFF button E fig. 120. When
the pressure shown in the "Wheels"
paragraph in the “Technical data”
chapter or on the specific label appears
on the pressure gauge G, stop the
compressor by pressing the ON-OFF
button E again;
disconnect the cartridge A from the
compressor, by pressing the release
button H and lifting the cartridge A
upwards fig. 121.If the pressure gauge G fig. 120
indicates a pressure lower than 1.8 bar
/ 26 psi 15 minutes after starting the
compressor, switch off the compressor,
disconnect the sealing fluid tube D
from the tyre valve and remove the
cartridge A from the compressor fig.
121.
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deactivate the right direction
indicator;
activate the left direction indicator;
deactivate the left direction indicator;
turn the ignition key to STOP and
then to MAR.
LPG versions: in the event of an
impact, petrol supply is immediately
cut-off, the LPG safety valves are
closed and the injection is interrupted,
switching off the engine.
Natural Power versions: in the event
of an impact, the power supply is
immediately cut off, causing engine
switching off.
WARNING
153)If, after an impact, you smell fuel or
notice leaks from the fuel system, do
not reactivate the system to avoid the risk
of fire.
TOWING THE CAR
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The tow hook, if is supplied with the
car, is housed in the tool box, under the
mat in the luggage compartment.
ATTACHING THE TOW
HOOK
Manually remove cap A fig. 124 (front
bumper) or A fig. 125 (for versions/
markets, where provided) on the rear
bumper, pressing the lower part, take
the tow hook B from its housing in
the tool box and tighten it completely
on the front or rear threaded pin.Versions with Dualogic
transmission
Make sure that the transmission is in
neutral (N) (checking that the car moves
when pushed) and proceed in the
same way as for towing a normal car
with a manual transmission. If the
gearbox cannot be put in neutral, do
not tow the car and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
Panda Cross 4x4 and Panda 4x4
versions
The car can only be towed in one of the
following ways (and always with the
engine off, gear set to neutral and
handbrake released):
with all the wheels on the road
surface;
with the front (or rear) wheels raised
or resting on an emergency vehicle
and the rear (or front) wheels resting on
a specific trolley;
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loaded on the flatbed of the rescue
vehicle with all the wheels on the
flatbed.
IMPORTANT On Cross versions, hooks
A fig. 126, if present, can be used to
tow the car in an emergency.
WARNING
154)Before towing, turn the ignition key to
MAR-ON and then to STOP without
removing it. The steering column
will automatically lock when the key is
removed and the wheels cannot be
steered.
155)Before tightening the ring clean the
threaded housing thoroughly. Make sure
that the ring is fully screwed into the
housing before towing the car.156)Whilst towing, remember that as the
assistance of the brake servo and the
electric power assisted steering is
not available, greater force needs to be
exerted on the brake pedal and more effort
is required on the steering wheel. Do not
use flexible cables when towing and avoid
jerky movements. During towing, make
sure that the trailer hitch does not damage
any components it is touching. When
towing the car, you must comply with all
specific traffic regulations, both in terms of
the towing device and behaviour on the
road. Do not start the engine while towing
the car.
157)The front and rear tow hooks (for
versions/markets, where provided) should
be used only for emergencies on the road.
You are allowed to tow the car for short
distances using an appropriate device
in accordance with the highway code (a
rigid bar), to move the car on the road
in readiness for towing or transporting via a
breakdown car. Tow rings MUST NOT be
used to tow cars off the road or where
there are obstacles and/or for towing
operations using cables or other non-rigid
devices. In compliance with the above
conditions, towing must take place with the
two vehicles (one towing, the other towed)
aligned as much as possible along the
same centre line.
158)Do not use tow hooks for securing the
car on ships.
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SERVICING AND CARE
Correct maintenance permits the
performance of the vehicle to be
maintained over time, as well as limited
running costs and safeguarding the
efficiency of the safety systems.
This chapter explains how.SCHEDULED SERVICING ...............128
BATTERY RECHARGING ................139
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ...............141
WINDSCREEN / REAR WINDOW
WIPERS ..........................................146
LIFTING THE VEHICLE....................147
WHEELS AND TYRES.....................147
BODYWORK ...................................148
INTERIOR .......................................149
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