2018 FIAT PANDA Owner handbook (in English)

Green warning lights
Warning light What it means
greenELD SYSTEM (for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light on flashing indicates activation of the electronic locking differential (ELD) function.
greenGRAVITY CONTROL SYSTEM (Panda Cross 4x4 versions)
The warning light on constantly, along with a dedicated message on the display, indicates activation of the
Gravity Control function. Deactivation of the function is signalled by flashing of the warning light, by an
acoustic warning and by a dedicated message on the display.
greenPETROL/LPG SWITCHING
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Warning light on constantly: petrol operation.
Warning light off: LPG operation.
greenPETROL/METHANE SWITCHING
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Warning light on constantly: petrol operation.
Warning light off: Methane operation.
greenFRONT FOG LIGHTS
The warning light comes on when the front fog lights are turned on.
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Warning light What it means
greenSIDE LIGHTS AND DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS/FOLLOW ME HOME
Side lights and dipped beam headlights
The warning light switches on when the side lights or dipped headlights are turned on.
Follow Me Home
The warning light comes on, on some versions along with a dedicated message on the display, when the
"Follow me home" device is used.
greenLEFT DIRECTION INDICATOR
The warning light turns on when the direction indicator control lever is moved downwards or, together with
the right indicator, when the hazard warning light button is pressed.
greenRIGHT DIRECTION INDICATOR
The warning light turns on when the direction indicator control lever is moved upwards or, together with the
left indicator, when the hazard warning light button is pressed.
Blue warning lights
Warning light What it means
blueMAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
The warning light switches on when the main beam headlights are turned on.
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Symbols and messages on the display
Symbol or message What it means
The symbol is displayed, along with a dedicated message, in the event of an LPG system failure.
In this case, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible, running on petrol
The symbol is displayed, along with a dedicated message, in the event of a methane supply system failure.
In this case, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible, running on petrol
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FAILURE
The symbol appears and all the notches disappear in the event of fuel gauge sensor failure. Contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
START&STOP
(For versions/markets, where
provided)The message is displayed when the Start&Stop system is activated/deactivated by pressing the
button
in the central part of the dashboard.
With the Start&Stop system on, the LED on the button is off; if the system is deactivated the LED comes
on.
GRAVITY CONTROL
(Panda Cross 4x4 versions)The activation, activation not permitted and deactivation of the Gravity Control system are shown on the
display.
SERVICEWhen the next scheduled service is approaching, the word “Service” appears on the display, followed by
the number of kilometres or miles left. This is displayed automatically, with ignition key at MAR-ON, 2000
km (or equivalent value in miles) before servicing or, where provided, 30 days before servicing. It is also
displayed each time the key is turned to MAR-ON or, for versions/markets, where provided, every 200 km
(or equivalent value in miles).
Go to a Fiat Dealership, where the "Scheduled Servicing Plan" operations will be performed and the
message will be reset.
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Symbol or message What it means
DUALOGIC TRANSMISSIONFor versions equipped with "Dualogic" gearbox, the following messages can be displayed:
Reduce gear changes
Manual mode unavailable
Automatic method unavailable
Clutch overheating
Depress brake pedal
Depress brake pedal - delayed ignition
Gear not available
Manoeuvre not allowed
Depress brake pedal and repeat operation
Positioning of the gear lever at N (neutral).
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WARNING
28)If the messages remain on the display, contact the Fiat Dealership.
29)In order to safeguard the efficiency of the clutch, do not use the accelerator to keep the car stationary (e.g. when standing uphill); if the
clutch overheats it could damage it; use the brake pedal instead and only use the accelerator pedal when you decide to set off.
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SAFETY
The chapter that you are about to read
is very important: it describes the
safety systems with which the vehicle is
equipped and provides instructions on
how to use them correctlyACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS ............ 60
DRIVING ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS .. 66
OCCUPANT PROTECTION
SYSTEMS ....................................... 70
SEAT BELTS ................................... 70
SBR (SEAT BELT REMINDER)
SYSTEM ......................................... 72
PRE-TENSIONERS ......................... 73
CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ........ 75
SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS) - AIRBAG................ 85
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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 car
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 integrates 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 (Electronic Stability
Control) SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is an electronic system that
controls car stability in the event of loss
of tyre grip, 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: car stationary on a road
with a gradient of more 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 the 2 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 car is about
to move.
NOTE: The Hill Holder system is not
active with the handbrake engaged.
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IMPORTANT The Hill Holder system is
not a parking brake, therefore do not
leave the vehicle without activating the
handbrake, switching off the engine,
and engaging first gear, with the vehicle
parked in safe conditions.
ASR (AntiSlip
Regulation) SYSTEM
It is an integral part of the ESC system.
It is automatically activated in the case
of drive wheels slipping, loss of grip
on wet roads (aquaplaning) and
acceleration on slippery, snowy or icy
roads, etc.
Depending on the slipping conditions,
two different control systems are
activated:
if the slipping involves both drive
wheels, the ASR intervenes reducing
the power transmitted by the engine;
if the slipping only involves one
of the drive wheels, it intervenes
automatically braking the wheel that is
slipping.
Engagement/disengagement of the
system
The ASR is switched on automatically
each time the engine is started.
While driving, the ASR can be switched
off and subsequently switched on
again by pressing the ASR OFF button
fig. 48.On some versions, the intervention of
the system is indicated by a dedicated
message shown on the display. When
the system is not active, the LED on the
button ASR OFF turns on and, on
some versions, a message appears on
the display.
When the ASR is deactivated while
driving, the next time the car is started
the ASR is automatically activated.
When travelling on snowy roads with
snow chains, it may be helpful to turn
the ASR off: in fact, in these conditions,
the driving wheels skidding when
setting off gives you better traction.
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HBA (Hydraulic Brake
Assist) system
The HBA system is designed to
improve the car’s braking capacity
during emergency braking. The system
detects an emergency braking by
monitoring the speed and strength with
which the brake pedal is pressed,
thereby applying the optimal brake
pressure.
This can reduce the braking distance:
the HBA system therefore completes
the ABS.
Maximum assistance from the HBA
system is obtained pressing the brake
pedal very quickly. In addition, the
brake pedal must be pressed
continuously during braking, avoiding
intermittent presses, to benefit from the
system.
Do not reduce pressure on the brake
pedal until braking is no longer
necessary.
The HBA system is deactivated when
the brake pedal is released.
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ELD (Electronic Locking
Differential) SYSTEM
(Panda Cross 4x4 and Panda 4x4
versions)
The ELD system allows the drive force
to be evenly distributed over the same
axle when one or both wheels are
slipping. The ELD acts by braking the
wheels with poor grip (or those slipping
more than the others), thereby
transferring the drive force to those
which have greater grip on the ground.
The system operates at speeds below
50 km/h. Above this speed, it is
automatically deactivated and it is
reactivated when the speed falls below
50 km/h.
The activation of the ELD system
involves the following functions being
switched on:
inhibition of the ASR function, in
order to fully exploit the engine torque;
differential lock effect on the front
and rear axles, via the braking system,
to improve drive on uneven surfaces.
Enabling the system
To arrange operation of the ELD system
press button A fig. 49 (Panda 4x4
versions) or turn the ring fig. 50 to the
right (Panda Cross 4x4 versions) and
keep it in this position until LED 2
on the selector lights up.System intervention
Thewarning light on the instrument
panel flashes to signal that the system
has intervened.If the space-saver wheel is used
If the space-saver wheel is used, the
control unit for 4x4 drive detects its
presence (via the wheel speed signals)
and reduces the intervention of the
four-wheel drive mode to a minimum,
while guaranteeing the agility of the
vehicle. No fault/alarm signal is
displayed on the instrument panel or on
the display.
Disabling the system
To disable the system, press button A
fig. 49 (Panda 4x4 versions) or turn
the ring to the left fig. 50 (Panda Cross
4x4 versions) and keep it in this position
until LED 1 on the selector lights up.
GRAVITY CONTROL
SYSTEM
(Panda Cross 4x4 versions)
IMPORTANT This function can be
activated only with "Off Road" mode
activated.
It is an integral part of the ESC system
and is aimed at keeping the vehicle at a
constant speed during a descent,
operating autonomously on the brakes
in various ways at the same time. In this
way, the Gravity Control function
assists the driver on steep gradients in
low-grip conditions and/or on rough
terrain.
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