park assist FIAT PANDA 2015 319 / 3.G Owners Manual

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 vehicle
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 includes 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 SYSTEM (Electronic
Stability Control)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is an electronic system that
controls vehicle stability in the event of
tyre grip loss, 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: vehicle stationary on a road
with a gradient higher 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 two 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 vehicle is
about to move.
NOTE: the Hill Holder system is not
active with parking brake engaged.
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.
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WARNING
44)If climate comfort is to be favoured, the
Stop/Start system can be disabled, for a
continuous operation of the climate control
system.
PARKING SENSORS
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SENSORS
The sensors are located in the rear
bumper fig. 83 and their function is to
detect the presence of any obstacles
near the rear part of the vehicle and
inform the driver, through an
intermittent acoustic signal.
ACTIVATION/
DEACTIVATION
The sensors are automatically activated
when reverse is engaged. As the
obstacle behind the vehicle gets closer,
the acoustic signal becomes more
frequent.OPERATION WITH A
TRAILER
Sensor operation is automatically
deactivated when the trailer's electric
cable plug is fitted in the vehicle's
tow hook socket. The sensors are
automatically reactivated when the
trailer's cable plug is removed.
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
When parking, take the utmost care
over obstacles that may be above
or under the sensor.
Objects close to the vehicle are not
detected under certain circumstances
and could therefore cause damage
to the vehicle or be damaged.
The following conditions may influence
the performance of the parking
assistance system:
❒the presence of ice, snow, mud or
multiple layers of paint on the surface of
the sensor may reduce its sensitivity
and the system performance;
❒mechanical interference (e.g. washing
the vehicle, rain, strong wind, hail) may
cause the sensor to detect a
non-existent obstacle ("echo
interference");
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STARTING AND DRIVING

❒the presence of ultrasonic systems
(e.g. pneumatic brake systems of
trucks or pneumatic drills) near the
vehicle could alter the signals sent to
the sensor;
❒the variation in sensor position,
caused by variation in ride (due
to suspension or shock absorber wear),
changing tyres, overloaded vehicle, or
tuning that lowers the vehicle, for
example, may affect parking sensor
system performance;
❒the presence of a tow hook without
trailer interferes with the correct
operation of the parking sensors. If a
fixed tow hook is installed, the sensors
cannot be used. If the customer installs
a removable tow hook, this must
always be disconnected from
the crossmember whenever the trailer
is not attached to prevent the activation
of the sensors.
WARNING
128)The responsibility for parking and
other dangerous manoeuvres always and
in every case lies with the driver. While
carrying out these manoeuvres, always
make sure that no people (especially
children) or animals are in the area
concerned. The parking sensors are used
to assist the driver, who must never allow
his attention to lapse during potentially
dangerous manoeuvres, even those
executed at low speeds.
WARNING
45)The sensors must be clean of mud,
dirt, snow or ice in order for the system to
operate correctly. Be careful not to scratch
or damage the sensors while cleaning
them. Avoid using dry, rough or hard
cloths. The sensors must be washed using
clean water, with the addition of vehicle
shampoo if necessary. When using special
washing equipment such as high pressure
jets or steam cleaning, clean the sensors
very quickly keeping the jet more than
10 cm away.
MODE SELECTOR
(Panda Cross versions)
This device allows, using the ring nut of
the knob fig. 84 (on the central tunnel),
three vehicle response modes to be
selected according to driving style and
road conditions:
❒1 = AUTO mode;
❒2 = OFF ROAD mode;
❒3 = HDC function.
The ring nut is monostable type. In
other words, it always remains in a
central position. The selected driving
mode is indicated by the corresponding
LED switching on the knob and by an
indication on the display.
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INDEX
3
rd brake light (bulb
replacement) ................................ 107
ABS (system) ................................ 61
Active safety systems ..................... 61
Airbags .......................................... 82
ASR (system) ................................. 62
Battery (recharging)....................... 135
Blue&Me ........................................ 175
Bonnet ........................................... 29
CBC system ................................. 67
Checking levels .............................. 130
Child protection systems ................ 76
Climate control system ................... 22
CO2 emissions............................... 167
Control panel and on-board
instruments .................................. 38
Dashboard.................................... 7
Daytime running lights (DRL)
– "Daytime Running Lights" .......... 17
Dimensions .................................... 152
Dipped beam headlights
– control....................................... 17
Dipped/main beam headlights
(bulb replacement) ....................... 104
Direction indicators (changing a
bulb) ............................................ 104
Direction indicators
– control....................................... 17Display ........................................... 39
Doors ............................................. 10
– door locking/unlocking .............. 10
Driving assistance systems ............ 66
DRL (Daytime Running Lights) ........ 17
Dualdrive electric power steering .... 28
Dualogic gearbox ........................... 92
Dusk sensor ................................... 16
ECO function ................................ 29
Electric windows ............................ 26
Engine compartment...................... 130
Engine............................................ 141
ESC (system) ................................. 61
Exterior lights ................................. 16
Fiat CODE (system) ....................... 10
Fix&Go Automatic kit...................... 114
Fluids and lubricants ...................... 162
Fog lights (bulb replacement) ......... 105
Fog lights/rear fog lights ................. 18
Follow me home (device) ................ 18
Front airbags .................................. 82
Front roof light ................................ 19
Fuel consumption .......................... 166
Fuel cut-off system......................... 118
Fuses (replacement) ....................... 108
Gear Shift Indicator ....................... 39
Handbrake.................................... 90
Hazard warning lights..................... 102HBA (system) ................................. 62
Head restraints............................... 13
HH (system) ................................... 61
Ignition device ............................... 9
Important information and
recommendations ........................ 182
Interior lights .................................. 19
iTPMS ............................................ 68
Jump starting ................................ 116
Keys
– key without remote control ........ 8
– key with remote control ............. 8
Lifting the vehicle .......................... 137
Luggage compartment................... 31
Main beam headlights
– control....................................... 17
Manual gearbox ............................. 91
Mode selector ................................ 95
Number plate lights (bulb
replacement) ................................ 107
Occupant protection systems ....... 71
Parking lights ................................ 17
Parking sensors ............................. 94
Performance (top speed) ................ 165
Prescriptions for handling the
vehicle at the end of its life ........... 168
Pretensioners ................................. 74
Radio ............................................ 170