2018 FIAT PANDA fuel reserve

LPG tank certification
The LPG tank is certified in accordance
with the regulations in force.
In Italy, the tank has a life of 10 years
starting from the car registration date. If
the vehicle has been registered in a
country other than Italy, the duration
and the testing/inspection procedures
of the LPG tank can vary depending on
the national laws of that country. In all
case, when the time limit for your
country has expired, go to a Fiat Dealer
to have the tank replaced.
SELECTION OF
PETROL/LPG SUPPLY
TYPE
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The button A fig. 41 (petrol/LPG switch)
allows you to select running on petrol
or LPG.To guarantee switching in full safety, the
actual change to the chosen fuel
system takes place depending on the
car usage conditions; it may not
therefore be immediate.
Switching is confirmed by the green
warning light
on the instrument panel
turning on/off.
If the LPG runs out, switching to petrol
takes place automatically. In this case
the display shows the
icon just
above the wording LPG and the four
bars of the digital gauge turn off.
REFUELLING
18) 19)
LPG
Maximum refuelling capacity (including
reserve): 30.5 litres. The figure already
takes into account the 80% tank filling
limit and the residual fluid required
for priming; this figure represents the
maximum permitted capacity. In
addition, this figure may vary from one
refuelling to another due to differences
between the network pump supply
pressures, pumps having different
supply/locking features, tank not
completely run out of fuel.
WARNING
30)Note that in some countries (including
Italy) there are legal restrictions in force
for parking/garaging motor vehicles fuelled
by gas that is denser than air; LPG comes
under this category.
31)Modifications or repairs to the supply
system that are not carried out correctly or
do not take the system technical
specifications into account can cause
malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
32)Do not switch between the two
operating modes whilst starting the engine.
WARNING
10)The system operates at temperatures
ranging between -20°C and 100°C.
11)If the fuel runs out while running on
LPG, the car switches to petrol
automatically and all the bars of the digital
indicator on the display turn off. The
display remains in this state until the next
LPG refuelling.
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12)The car is equipped with a gaseous
LPG injection system designed specifically
for it: it is therefore absolutely forbidden
to alter the configuration of the system or
its components. The use of other
components or materials could cause
malfunctions and lead to a reduction in
safety; therefore, in the case of problems,
contact a Fiat Dealership. To prevent
damage to the gas system parts when
towing or raising the vehicle, follow the
instructions in the "Towing the vehicle"
paragraph of the Owner Handbook.
13)When painting in an oven, the LPG
tank must be removed from the car and
later refitted by a Fiat Dealership. Although
the LPG system has numerous safety
features, it is advisable to proceed
as follows every time the vehicle is not in
use for a long period or moved in an
emergency as a result of a breakdown or
accident: unscrew the fastening devices A
fig. 38, then remove the cover B. Close
the LPG cock rotating the ring nut C
clockwise fig. 40. Refit the cover and
retighten the fastening devices.
14)Periodically (at least once every six
months), it is advisable to let the LPG in the
tank run out and, at the next refuelling,
check that it does not exceed the
maximum capacity of 30.5 litres (reserve
included) (with a tolerance of 2 litres
excess) (see instructions in the "Capacities"
paragraph of this Supplement). If the level
is above 30.5 litres (reserve included)
contact a Fiat Dealership immediately.
15)Regardless of the last fuel system
used, at the following engine starting, after
the initial petrol stage, the system will
automatically switch to LPG.16)When switching from petrol to LPG is
requested, a metal noise from the valves
which pressurise the circuit can be heard.
As a result of the switching logic described
above, a delay between the valve ticking
and the the green warning light
on
the instrument panel turning off is
completely normal.
17)In particular usage conditions, such as
starting and operation at low ambient
temperature or LPG supply with low
propane content, the system may switch
temporarily to petrol operation, without
indicating the performed switching. In the
event of low LPG levels in the tank or
request for high performance (e.g.
overtaking, fully laden vehicle, steep hills)
the system may automatically switch to
petrol operation to guarantee the engine
power requested. The green warning light
on the instrument panel turns on to
indicate this. When the above conditions
are no longer present, the system
automatically restores LPG operation; the
green warning light
switches off. To
achieve the automatic switching described
above, make sure that there is always
enough fuel in the petrol tank.
18)Only use LPG for motor vehicles.
19)It is strictly forbidden to use any
additive in the LPG.
VERSION WITH
METHANE SYSTEM
(Natural Power)
33) 34) 35)20)
INTRODUCTION
The "Natural Power" version features
two fuel systems, one for petrol and
one for natural gas (methane).
METHANE CYLINDERS
The vehicle is equipped with two
cylinders (total capacity about 72 litres)
fig. 42 - fig. 43 located under the
vehicle’s floor and protected by two
special guards.
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KNOWING YOUR CAR

Warning light What it means
amberGLOW PLUG HEATING/GLOW PLUG HEATING FAILURE (diesel versions)
Plug preheating
This warning light switches on when the key is turned to MAR. It should switch off as soon as the heater
plugs have reached a preset temperature. The engine can be started as soon as the warning light switches
off.
IMPORTANT At moderate or high ambient temperatures the warning light may stay on for an extremely
short time.
Heater plug preheating failure
The warning light will flash, on some versions along with a dedicated message on the display, to indicate a
fault in the plug preheating system.
Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible to have the fault fixed.
amberFUEL RESERVE - LIMITED RANGE
This warning light switches on when 5 to 7 litres of fuel are left in the tank. When the remaining range is
lower than approx. 50 km (or equivalent value in miles), on some versions, the display will show a
dedicated message.
IMPORTANT The warning light will flash to indicate a system fault. If this is the case, go to a Fiat Dealership
to have the system checked.
amberREAR FOG LIGHT
The warning light switches on when the rear fog light is activated.
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Warning light What it means
amberiTPMS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Tyre pressure low
The warning light switches on constantly to indicate that the tyre pressure is lower than the recommended
value, in order to guarantee long tyre life and low fuel consumption, or to indicate a slow loss of pressure.
In this way the iTPMS warns the driver that one or more tyres may be flat and probably punctured. In this
case it is advisable to restore the correct pressure value. Once the normal operating conditions of the
vehicle are restored, carry out the Tyre reset procedure.
IMPORTANT Do not continue driving with one or more flat tyres as handling may be compromised. Stop
the vehicle, avoiding sharp braking and steering.
iTPMS failure/iTPMS temporarily deactivated
The warning light flashes for about 75 seconds and then stays on constantly (along with a dedicated
message on the display) to indicate that the system is temporarily deactivated or faulty. The system goes
back to normal operation when the operating conditions allow it. If this is not the case, carry out the Tyre
reset procedure after restoring the normal operating conditions.
If the malfunction warning persists, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
amberLPG FUEL RESERVE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light switches on when the residual quantity of LPG drops below 1/5 of the tank capacity. On
certain versions a dedicated message is displayed.
amberMETHANE RESERVE (Natural Power versions)
The warning light switches on when the residual quantity of Methane drops below 1/5 of the tank capacity.
On certain versions a dedicated message is displayed.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

REFUELLING
0.9 TwinAir 60
HP/65 HP0.9 TwinAir
Turbo1.2 8V 69 HP
Panda / Panda
Cross 4x2Recommended fuels and original lubricants
Fuel tank (litres): 37 37 37
Unleaded petrol with RON no lower than 95
(EN228 specifications)
including a reserve of (litres): 5 ÷ 7 5 ÷ 7 5 ÷ 7
Engine cooling system 4.8 5.2 4.6Mixture of distilled water and PARAFLU
UPliquid
at 50%(**)
Engine sump (litres): 2.8 2.8 2.5SELENIA DIGITEK P.E (0.9 TwinAir and 0.9
TwinAir Turbo versions) / SELENIA K P.E. (1.2 8V
69 HP versions) / SELENIA MULTIPOWER GAS
5W-40 (LPG versions) Engine sump and filter (litres): 3.2 3.2 2.8
Gearbox casing/differential: 1.65 (litres)1.65 (litres) /
(1.7) kg
(***)1.65 (litres)TUTELA TRANSMISSION TECHNYX (0.9
TwinAir and 0.9 TwinAir Turbo versions) /
TUTELA TRANSMISSION GEARFORCE (1.2 8V
69HP, LPG and Natural Power versions)
Rear differential (kg)
(***):- 0.62 - TUTELA TRANSMISSION CROSS
Dualogic gearbox hydraulic
activation system (litres):- 0.7 - TUTELA CS SPEED
Hydraulic brake circuit (litres): 0.55 0.55 0.55 TUTELA TOP 4 or TUTELA TOP 4/S
Front and rear windscreen
washer tanks (litres):2.7 2.7 2.7Mixture of water and PETRONAS DURANCE
SC35
(**) When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh weather conditions, we recommend using a mixture of 60% PARAFLUUPand 40% demineralised water.
(***)Panda Cross 4x4 and Panda 4x4 versions
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1.3 16V MultiJet1.3 16V Multijet Panda
Cross / Panda 4x4Recommended fuels and original
lubricants
Fuel tank (litres): 37 35
Diesel for motor vehicles (EN590
Specification)
including a reserve of (litres): 5 ÷ 7 5 ÷ 7
Engine cooling system 6.3 6.3Mixture of distilled water and PARAFLU
UPliquid at 50%(**)
Engine sump (litres): 3.7 3.7
SELENIA WR FORWARD
Engine sump and filter (litres): 3.9 3.9
Gearbox casing/front differential (kg): 1.8 1.70TUTELA TRANSMISSION
GEARFORCE
Drive transmission idler unit (PTU) (kg): - 0.39 TUTELA TRANSMISSION MULTIAXLE
Rear differential (kg): - 0.62 TUTELA TRANSMISSION CROSS
Hydraulic brake circuit (litres): 0.55 0.55 TUTELA TOP 4 or TUTELA TOP 4/S
Front and rear windscreen washer tanks
(litres):2.7 2.7Mixture of water and PETRONAS
DURANCE SC35
(**) When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh weather conditions, we recommend using a mixture of 60% PARAFLUUPand 40% demineralised water.
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