2018 FIAT PANDA wipers

With ring nut A fig. 21 inposition,
the windscreen wiper will automatically
adapt its operating speed to the speed
of the car.
With the windscreen wipers
operational, if reverse gear is engaged,
the rear window wiper is automatically
activated.
“Smart washing” function
Pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel (unstable position) to operate the
windscreen washer.
Keeping the stalk pulled for more than
half a second, with just one movement
it is possible to operate the washer
jet and the wiper at the same time.
The windscreen wiper stops working
three strokes after the stalk is released.
A further stroke after approx. 6 seconds
completes the wiping cycle.
REAR WINDOW
WIPER/WASHER
4) 5) 6)
This operates only with the ignition key
turned to MAR.
Turn ring 1 fig. 21 from positionOto
position
to operate the rear window
wiper as follows:
in intermittent mode when the
windscreen wiper is not operating;
in synchronous mode (at half the
speed of the windscreen wiper) when
the windscreen wiper is operating;
in continuous mode with reverse
gear engaged and the control active.
With the windscreen wiper on and
reverse gear engaged, rear window
wiping will be continuous.
Pushing the stalk towards the
dashboard (rocking position) will
activate the rear window washer jet.
Keep the stalk pushed for more than
half a second to activate the rear
window wiper as well. Releasing the
stalk will activate the smart washing
function, as described for the
windscreen wiper.
The function stops when the stalk is
released.
WARNING
4)Do not use the windscreen or rear
screen wiper to free the windscreen or rear
screen of accumulated layers of snow or
ice. In such conditions, the windscreen
or rear screen wiper may be subjected to
excessive stress and the motor cut-out
switch may trip, preventing operation for a
few seconds. If operation is not restored
(even after turning the key and restarting
the engine), contact a Fiat Dealership.
5)Do not operate the windscreen or rear
screen wiper with the blades lifted from the
windscreen or rear screen.6)Make sure the device is switched off
whenever the windscreen or rear screen
must be cleaned.
20
KNOWING YOUR CAR

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
127

WARNING
3)Used engine oil and oil filters contain
substances which are harmful to the
environment. To change the oil and filters,
we advise you to contact a Fiat Dealership.
4)Used transmission fluid contains
substances that are harmful to the
environment. It is advisable to have the oil
changed by a Fiat Dealership where it
will be disposed of respecting the
environment and according to legal
requirements.
5)Batteries contain substances which are
very dangerous for the environment. For
battery replacement, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
WINDSCREEN /
REAR WINDOW
WIPERS
171)64)
REPLACING THE
WINDSCREEN WIPER
BLADES
raise the wiper arm, press tab A fig.
131 of the attachment spring and
remove the blade from the arm;
fit the new blade, inserting the tab
into the special slot in the arm, making
sure that it is locked;
lower the wiper arm onto the
windscreen.REPLACING THE REAR
WINDOW WIPER BLADE
Proceed as follows:
raise the cover A fig. 132, undo the
nut B and remove the arm C;
correctly position the new arm, fully
tighten the nut B then lower the cover
A.
NOZZLES
Windscreen washer
The windscreen washer jets can be
adjusted rotating the side notch with a
screwdriver. If there is no jet of fluid,
firstly check that there is fluid in the
reservoir (see the "Checking fluid levels"
paragraph in this chapter). Then check
that the nozzle holes are not clogged;
use a needle to unblock them if
necessary.
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132F1D0101
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SERVICING AND CARE

We really know your car because we invented, designed and built it: we really know every single detail.
At Fiat Service authorised workshopsyou can find technicians directly trained by us,
offering quality and professionalism for all service operations.
Fiat workshops are always close to you for the regular servicing operations, season checks
and practical recommendations by our experts.
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®, you maintain the reliability, comfort
and performance features that you bought your new car for over time.
Always ask for Genuine Parts for the components used on our cars; we recommend them because
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For all these reasons: rely on Genuine Parts, because they are the only ones designed
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SAFETY:
BRAKING SYSTEMENVIRONMENT: PARTICULATE FILTERS,
CLIMATE CONTROL MAINTENANCECOMFORT: SUSPENSION
AND WINDSCREEN WIPERS PERFORMANCE: SPARK PLUGS,
INJECTORS AND BATTERIESLINEACCESSORI
ROOF RACK BARS, WHEEL RIMS
WHY CHOOSING
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