2018 FIAT PANDA brake

Dear Customer,
We would like to congratulate and thank you for choosing a Fiat Panda.
We have written this handbook to help you get to know all the features of your vehicle and use it in the best possible way.
Here you will find information, advice and important warnings regarding use of your vehicle and how to achieve the best performance
from the technical features of your Fiat Panda.
You are advised to read it right through before taking to the road for the first time, to become familiar with the controls and above all
with those concerning brakes, steering and gearbox; at the same time, you can understand the vehicle behaviour on different road
surfaces.
This document also provides a description of special features and tips, as well as essential information for the safe driving, care and
maintenance of your Fiat Panda over time.
After reading it, you are advised to keep the handbook inside the vehicle, for an easy reference and for making sure it remains on
board the vehicle should it be sold.
In the attached Warranty Booklet you will also find a description of the Services that Fiat offers to its customers, the Warranty
Certificate and the detail of the terms and conditions for maintaining its validity.
We are sure that these will help you to get in touch with and appreciate your new vehicle and the service provided by the people at
Fiat.
Enjoy reading. Happy motoring!
IMPORTANT
This Owner Handbook describes all versions of the Fiat Panda; please consider only the information relevant to your
vehicle’s trim level, engine and version. All data contained in this publication are purely indicative. FCA Italy S.p.A. can
modify the content of this publication at any time, for technical or commercial purposes. For further information, contact
a Fiat Dealership.

READ THIS CAREFULLY
REFUELLING
Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95 in compliance with the European specification
EN228. Using these mixtures may cause misfiring and driving issues, as well as damage fundamental components of the supply system.
Diesel engines: refuel only with Diesel fuel motor vehicles conforming to the European specification EN590. The use of other products or
mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair and consequently invalidate the warranty, due to the damage caused.
LPG engines: refuel only with LPG for motor vehicles conforming to the European specification EN589. The use of other products or
mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair and consequently invalidate the warranty, due to the damage caused.
Refuelling with methane: refuel only with methane for motor vehicles. The use of other products or mixtures may damage the engine
beyond repair and consequently invalidate the warranty, due to the damage caused.
For further details on the use of the correct fuel see the "Refuelling the vehicle" paragraph in the "Starting and driving" chapter.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Make sure that the handbrake is engaged and place the gear lever in neutral. Fully depress the clutch pedal, without pressing the accelerator,
then turn the ignition key to MAR and wait for thewarning light to switch off (and thewarning light for Diesel versions); turn the
ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine starts.
Versions with Dualogic gearbox: make sure that the handbrake is engaged and that the gear lever is in P (Parking) or N (Neutral), fully
depress the brake pedal, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine is started. .
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park the car on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other
flammable material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The vehicle is fitted with a system that carries out a continuous diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to help protect the
environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the vehicle, you decide to add electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually draining the battery), contact a Fiat Dealership.
They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the vehicle's electric system can support the required load.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring that it maintains its performance and its safety features, its environmental friendliness
and low running costs for a long time to come.

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.
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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
cannot start the engine.3F1D0006
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KNOWING YOUR CAR

lift the bonnet and, at the same time,
release the supporting rod C fig. 27
from its catch D, then insert the end of
the rod into housing E in the bonnet
(large hole) and push to safety position
(small hole).
21) 22)
CLOSING
Proceed as follows:
keep the bonnet raised with one
hand and remove rod C fig. 27 from
housing E with the other, inverting the
opening motion, then fit it back into
its catch D;
lower the bonnet to approximately
20 centimetres from the engine
compartment and let it drop. Make sure
that the bonnet is completely closed
and not only fastened by the locking
device by trying to open it. If it is not
perfectly closed, do not try to press the
bonnet lid down but open it and repeat
the procedure.
23) 24)
IMPORTANT Always check that the
bonnet is closed correctly to prevent it
from opening while the vehicle is
travelling.
The following plate fig. 28 is applied
inside the engine compartment:
WARNING
21)Incorrect positioning of the supporting
rod may cause the bonnet to drop
suddenly.
22)Use both hands to lift the bonnet.
Before lifting, check that the windscreen
wiper arms are not raised from the
windscreen, that the vehicle is stationary
and that the handbrake is engaged.
23)Perform these operations only with
vehicle stationary.
24)For safety reasons, the bonnet must
always be properly closed while driving.
Therefore, make sure that the bonnet
is properly closed and that the lock
is engaged. If you discover that the bonnet
is not perfectly closed during travel, stop
immediately and close the bonnet in the
correct manner.
27F1D0037
28F1D1000
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KNOWING YOUR CAR

AUTOCLOSE (for versions/markets,
where provided)
MEASUREMENT UNIT
LANGUAGE
BUZZER VOLUME
SEAT BELT BUZZER (for versions/
markets, where provided)
SERVICE
AIRBAG/PASSENGER BAG (for
versions/markets, where provided)
DAYTIME LIGHTS (for
versions/markets, where provided)
RESET TYRE (for versions/markets,
where provided)
CITY BRAKE C. (for versions/
markets, where provided)
OIL LEVEL RESET (for versions/
markets, where provided)
EXIT MENU
Deactivating the passenger front
airbag and side bag
This function is used to activate/
deactivate the front passenger airbag.
Proceed as follows:
press thebutton and, after the
display shows the message "Passenger
Bag: Off to deactivate) or the message
("Passenger Bag: On" to activate) by
pressing
and, pressonce
again;
a confirmation request message will
appear on the display;
by pressing theor
buttons, select "Yes" (to confirm
activation/deactivation) or "No" (to
cancel);
press thebutton briefly; a
message confirming the selection is
displayed and you return to the menu
screen. Hold down the button to return
to the standard screen without storing.
Oil level reset
(for versions/markets, where provided)
24)
This function resets the oil top-up
warning that occurs approximately
every 8,000 km.
Proceed as follows to reset this warning
after topping up the oil:
Press buttonbriefly. The display
will ask you to confirm the reset.
Press theorbutton and
select “YES” to reset the warning or
“NO” to cancel the operation.
TRIP COMPUTER
The Trip computer is used to display
information on car operation when the
key is turned to MAR.Two separate trips, called “Trip A” and
“Trip B”, are provided to monitor the
entire mission (journey) in a reciprocally
independent manner.
“Trip A”can be used to display the
values relating to: "Outside temperature
(for versions/markets, where provided)",
"Range", "Travel Distance", "Average
Fuel consumption", "Current fuel
consumption", "Average speed", "Travel
time (driving time)"
“Trip B”may be used to display the
figures relating to: "Travel Distance B",
"Average fuel consumption B",
"Average speed B", "Travel time B
(driving time)". The “Trip B” function
may be excluded.
Both functions can be reset (reset
means start of a new journey).
To reset, hold the TRIP button on the
right steering wheel stalk pressed.
NOTE “Range” and “Current fuel
consumption" parameters cannot be
reset.
WARNING
24)Failure to top up the engine oil could
result in a low level, which could prevent
normal car operation and even cause it to
stop
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

Warning light What it means
redLOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE ENGAGED
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning light switches on but should switch off after a few
seconds.
Low brake fluid level
The warning light turns on when the level of the brake fluid in the reservoir falls below the minimum level,
possibly due to a leak in the circuit. On certain versions a dedicated message is displayed.
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Handbrake engaged
The warning light switches on when the handbrake is engaged. If the vehicle is moving a buzzer will also
sound.
IMPORTANT If the warning light turns on when travelling, check that the handbrake is not engaged.
redLOW BATTERY CHARGE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
When the ignition key is turned to the MAR position, the warning light comes on, but it should go off as
soon as the engine is started (if the engine is idling, there may be a short delay before it goes off).
If the warning light stays on constantly or flashing, on some versions along with a dedicated message on
the display, contact a Fiat Dealership.
redDOORS/BONNET/LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT OPEN
The warning light comes on, together with a dedicated message on the display on some versions, when
one or more doors, the bonnet or the tailgate are not properly closed. An acoustic signal is activated with
the doors open and the car moving.
WARNING
39)If thewarning light switches on when travelling, stop the car immediately and contact a Fiat Dealership.
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Warning light What it means
amberCITY BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM DEACTIVATED
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light switches on when the City Brake Control system is deactivated through the Setup Menu.
amberINJECTION/EOBD SYSTEM FAILURE
In normal conditions, when the ignition key is turned to MAR the warning light switches on, but it should
switch off as soon as the engine is started.
If the warning light remains on or switches on whilst driving, the injection system is not working properly; in
particular, if the warning light switches on steadily, this indicates a malfunction in the supply/ignition system
that could cause excessive exhaust emissions, a possible loss of performance, poor driveability and high
fuel consumption.
Under these conditions, the vehicle can continue travelling at moderate speed without demanding
excessive effort from the engine. Prolonged use of the vehicle with the warning light on constantly may
cause damage: contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
The warning light switches off if the malfunction disappears, but is still stored by the system.
NOTE For petrol engines, if the warning light flashes, the catalytic converter may be damaged. In this case,
it is necessary to release the accelerator pedal to lower the speed of the engine until the warning light
stops flashing; continue the journey at moderate speed, trying to avoid driving conditions that may cause
further flashing and contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
26)
WARNING
26)Go to a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible ifwarning light either does not light up when the key is turned to MAR or if while
travelling the warning light switches on or flashes (along with a message and a symbol on the display on some versions). The operation of the
warning light may be checked by the traffic police using specific devices. Comply with the laws and regulations of the country where
you are driving.
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Warning light What it means
amberGENERAL FAILURE INDICATION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light turns on in the following circumstances.
Speed limit exceeded
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light switches on when the speed limit set in the Setup Menu is exceeded. When the car
exceeds this value, an acoustic indication is emitted and a dedicated appears on the display on some
versions.
Fuel cut-off system intervention/failure
This warning light switches on, on some versions along with a dedicated message on the display, in the
case of fuel cut-off system activation/failure.
Start&Stop system failure
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light comes on when a fault is detected in the Start&Stop system. In the event of a Start&Stop
system failure, contact a Fiat Dealership.
Temporary or permanent City Brake Control system failure
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light switches on, on some versions along with a message on the display, when a temporary
or permanent City Brake Control system fault is detected. If the fault is permanent: contact a Fiat
Dealership to have the system checked.
Airbag failure
When this warning light starts flashing, for versions/markets where provided, this indicates an airbag
warning light fault. In this case, the airbag may not indicate possible airbag system malfunctions. Contact a
Fiat Dealership immediately.
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