2018 FIAT PANDA ignition

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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.

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.
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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
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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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DOOR MIRRORS
15)
Manual adjustment
From the inside of the car, operate lever
A fig. 15 to adjust the mirror.
Electric adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The mirrors can only be adjusted with
the ignition key at MAR.
To carry out the adjustment, proceed as
follows:
select the desired mirror (left or right)
using selector A fig. 16;
move selector A to position B and
manipulate it to adjust the left door
mirror;
move selector A to position D and
manipulate it to adjust the right door
mirror.Once you have finished the adjustment,
return selector A to intermediate
locking position C.
IMPORTANT When the heated rear
window is activated, door mirror
defrosting is activated (for versions/
markets, where provided).
Manual folding
When required, fold the mirrors toward
the car interior.
IMPORTANT While driving , the mirrors
must always be open.
WARNING
15)As the driver's door mirror is curved, it
may slightly alter the perception of
distance.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
The left stalk fig. 17 controls the
operation of the headlights, side lights,
dipped beam headlights, parking lights,
main beam headlights, direction
indicators, and "Follow me home"
device.
The exterior lights can only be switched
on when the ignition key is at MAR.
The instrument panel and the various
dashboard controls will come on with
the external lights.
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SIDE LIGHTS / DAYTIME
RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)
"Daytime Running Lights"
(for versions/markets, where provided)
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With the ignition key in MAR position
and the ring nut A fig. 17 turned to
Oposition, the daytime lights switch on
automatically; the other lights and the
internal lighting remain off.
SIDE LIGHTS / DIPPED
BEAM HEADLIGHTS
With the ignition key turned to MAR,
turn ring nut A fig. 17 to
. If dipped
beam headlights are activated, the
daytime running lights switch off and
the side lights and dipped headlights
switch on. The
warning light
switches on in the instrument panel.
When the ignition key is turned to the
STOP position or removed and ring A is
turned from theOto the
position,
all the side lights and number plate
lights turn on. The
warning light
will come on in the instrument panel.
PARKING LIGHTS
These lights can only be turned on with
ignition key in STOP position or
removed, by moving the ring nut A fig.
17 first to positionOand then to
position
.
The
warning light switches on in
the instrument panel.MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To activate the main beam headlights,
with ring nut A fig. 17 at
, pull the
stalk towards the steering wheel
beyond the end of travel position. The
warning light switches on in the
instrument panel.
When the stalk is pulled towards the
steering wheel again, beyond the end
of travel position, the main beam
headlights deactivate, the dipped
headlights reactivate and the
warning light switches off.
FLASHING
To do this, pull the stalk towards the
steering wheel (unstable position),
regardless of the position of ring nut A
fig. 17. The
warning light switches
on in the instrument panel.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Place the lever in the (stable) position:
upwards:activates the right
direction indicator;
downwards:activates the left
direction indicator.
The
orwarning light will blink on
the instrument panel. The direction
indicators switch off automatically when
the steering wheel is straightened."Lane Change" function
If you wish to signal a lane change,
place the left stalk in the unstable
position for less than half a second. The
direction indicator on the side selected
will be activated for 5 flashes and
then go out automatically.
"FOLLOW ME HOME"
DEVICE
This allows the space in front of the car
to be lit for a set time.
Activation:with the ignition key on
STOP or removed, pull the stalk
towards the steering wheel within 2
minutes from when the engine is turned
off.
Each time the stalk is moved, the lights
stay on for an extra 30 seconds up to
a maximum of 210 seconds; then
the lights are switched off automatically.
Each time the stalk is operated, the
warning light on the instrument
panel switches on and the display also
shows a message and how long the
function will remain active.
The
warning light comes on when
the stalk is first operated and stays on
until the function is automatically
deactivated. Each time the stalk is
activated it increases the time that the
lights remain on.
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