warning lights and messages FIAT PANDA 2009 169 / 2.G Owners Manual

3KNOW YOUR
VEHICLESAFETY
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN
AN EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
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1. Light and direction indicator stalk – 2. Steering wheel with air bag – 3. Instrument panel – 4. Windscreen/rear window
wiper lever – 5. Central air vents – 6. Sound system compartment – 7. Various controls – 8. Passenger’s air bag – 9. Right-
hand side air vent – 10. Glove compartment – 11. Air distribution controls – 12. Right power window control – 13. Left
power window control – 14. Climate control system buttons – 15. Ignition switch – 16. Steering wheel adjusting lever
– 17. Left-hand side air vent.
F0Z0677m
Fig. 1DASHBOARD AND CONTROLSThe presence and position of controls, instruments and gauges may vary depending on the versions.
Left-hand drive versions
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Right-hand drive versions
1. Passenger’s air bag – 2. Central air vents – 3. Various controls – Sound system compartment – Light and direction indica-
tor stalk – 6. Instrument panel – 7. Steering wheel with air bag – 8. Windscreen/rear window wiper lever – 6. Right-hand
side air vent – 10. Ignition switch – 11. Steering wheel adjusting lever – 12. Air distribution controls – 13. Right power
window control – 14. Left power window control – 15. Climate control system buttons – 16. Glove compartment
– 17. Left-hand side air vent.
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F0Z0678m
fig. 2
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WARNING LIGHTS
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IN
AN EMERGENCY
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F0Z0003m
fig. 3
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEMTo further protect your car from theft, it has been fitted
with an engine immobilising system. It is automatically acti-
vated when the ignition key is removed.
An electronic device, in fact, is fitted in each ignition key grip.
The device transmits a radio-frequency signal when the en-
gine is started through a special aerial built into the igni-
tion switch. The modulated signal, which changes each time
the engine is started, is the “password”, by means of which
the control unit recognises the key and enables to start
the engine.
OPERATION
Each time the car is started by turning the ignition key to
MAR, the Fiat CODE system control unit sends an ac-
knowledgement code to the engine management control
unit to deactivate the inhibitor.
The acknowledgement code is sent only if the Fiat CODE
system control unit has recognised the code transmitted
from the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to STOP, the Fiat
CODE system deactivates the functions of the engine man-
agement control unit.
If the code has not been recognised correctly, the instru-
ment panel warning light
Y
turns on.
In this case, turn the key to STOP and then back to MAR;
if the lock continues, possibly try with the other keys pro-
vided with the car. If you still cannot start the engine, per-
form the emergency start procedure (see chapter “In an
emergency”) and then contact the Fiat Dealership.
SYMBOLSSpecial coloured labels have been attached near or actu-
ally on some of the components of your car. These labels
bear symbols that remind you of the precautions to be tak-
en as regards that particular component.
The plate summarising the symbols used can be found un-
der the bonnet, fig. 3.
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F0Z0679m
fig. 4
THE KEYSCODE CARD fig. 4
The car is delivered with two copies of the ignition key
and with the CODE card which bears the following:
A the electronic code to be used for emergency starting
(see “Emergency starting” in chapter “Correct use of
the car”).
B the mechanical key code to be given to the Fiat Deal-
ership when ordering duplicate keys.
Make sure you have the electronic code A with you at all
times in the event you have to perform an emergency
starting.
IMPORTANT In order to ensure complete efficiency of
the electronic devices inside the keys, they should never
be exposed to direct sunlight. IMPORTANT Each key has its own code which must be
stored by the system electronic control unit. Contact the
Fiat Dealership to have new keys (up to eight) stored with
the code.
Warning light
Y
coming on when driving
❒
If the warning light
Y
turns on, this means that the
system is running a self-diagnosis (for example for a volt-
age drop). At the first stop, turn the ignition key to
STOP and then back to MAR: if no failure is detected,
the warning light
Y
will not come on.
❒
If the warning light
Y
stays on, repeat the above pro-
cedure leaving the key at STOP for over 30 seconds.
Should the fault persist, contact a Fiat Dealership.
❒
If the warning light
Y
stays on, the code has not been
recognised. In this case, turn the key to STOP again and
then back to MAR; if the lock continues, possibly try
with the other keys provided with the car. If you still
cannot start the engine, perform the emergency start
procedure (see chapter “In an emergency”) and then
contact the Fiat Dealership.
The electronic components inside the key
may be damaged if the key is submitted to
strong shocks.
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WARNING LIGHTS
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F0Z0680m
fig. 5
F0Z0681m
fig. 6
KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL fig. 6 - fig. 7
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The metal insert A operates:❒
the ignition switch;
❒
the door and the tailgate locks;
❒
the switch to deactivate the passenger’s air bag
(for versions/markets, where provided).
Press button B to open/close the metal insert. KEY WITHOUT REMOTE CONTROL fig. 5
The metal insert A operates:
❒
the ignition switch;
❒
the door and the tailgate locks;
❒
the switch to deactivate the passenger’s air bag
(for versions/markets, where provided).
All the keys and the CODE card must be
handed over to the new owner when selling
the car.
Button B should only be pressed when the
key is away from the body, in particular
from the eyes and from objects that can be spoilt
(e.g. clothes). Never leave the key unattended and
make sure it can never be touched by others,
especially children, who may inadvertently press
the button.
WARNING
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F0Z0682m
fig. 7
When a speed of over 20 km/h is reached, the doors will
be automatically locked if this specific function was set (on-
ly on versions with multifunction reconfigurable display).
Opening the tailgate by the remote control
Press and keep button
R
pressed for over one second
to open (unlock) the tailgate by remote control.
The tailgate opening is indicated by double flashing of
direction indicators.
IMPORTANT If the remote control does not work prop-
erly, it is still possible to carry out the above mentioned
operations by using the metal insert of the key.
REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL
REMOTE
CONTROLS
The system can recognise up to 8 keys with incorporat-
ed remote control. Should a new key with remote con-
trol be necessary, contact a Fiat Dealership, taking with
you the CODE card, a personal identity document and the
car’s ownership documents. Unlocking the doors and the tailgate
Briefly press button
Ë: for unlocking of doors and tail-
gate, timed switching-on of internal lights and double flash-
ing of direction indicators (for versions/markets where
provided).
Doors will be unlocked automatically if the fuel inertia
cut-off switch comes into operation.
Locking the doors and the tailgate
Briefly press button Á: for remote locking of doors and
tailgate, switching-off of the internal ceiling lights and sin-
gle flashing of direction indicators (for versions/markets
where provided).
If one of the doors remains open, all doors will be closed
and immediately re-opened and the command is reject-
ed, signalled by the direction indicators flashing; in this case
check that all of the doors are properly locked and repeat
the locking operation.
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WARNING LIGHTS
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F0Z0683m
fig. 8
F0Z0684m
fig. 9
REPLACING THE BATTERY
OF THE KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL
To replace the battery, proceed as follows:❒
open the snap-fitted lid A-fig. 8 as shown by the
arrow;
❒
remove the used battery and replace it making sure that
the polarity matches (positive pole + up);
❒
the new battery shall be fitted under the catch C-fig. 9;
then refit the lid and press it down until hearing the lock-
ing click.IGNITION SWITCH fig. 10
The key can be turned to 3 different positions:
❒
STOP: engine off, key can be removed, steering column
locked. Some electrical devices (e.g. sound system, cen-
tral door locking system, etc.) may work.
❒
MAR: driving position. All electrical devices may work.
❒
AVV: engine starting.
The ignition switch is fitted with a safety mechanisms that, in
the event the engine is not started, requires the ignition key
to be returned to STOP before repeating the starting
operation.
Used batteries are harmful to the environ-
ment. They should be disposed of, as spec-
ified by law, in the special containers pro-
vided, otherwise take them to the Fiat Dealership,
which will deal with their disposal.
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F0Z0026m
fig. 10
STEERING COLUMN LOCK fig. 10
Engagement
When the key is at STOP, remove the key and turn the
steering wheel until it locks.
Disengagement
Move the steering wheel slightly as you turn the ignition
key to MAR.
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If the ignition device is tampered with
(e.g.: attempted theft), have it checked
over by a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
WARNING
When getting out of the car, always re-
move the key to prevent any occupants
from accidentally activating the controls. Re-
member to engage the handbrake. If the car is
parked on uphill slope, engage the first gear; if the
car is facing downhill, engage the reverse gear.
Never leave an unattended children in the car.
WARNING
Never remove the key while the car is
moving. The steering wheel would auto-
matically lock as soon as you try to turn it. This
also applies when the car is being towed.
WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden to carry out
whatever after-market operations involv-
ing steering system or steering column modifica-
tions (e.g.: installation of anti-theft device). This
could badly affect performance and safety,
invalidate the warranty and also result in the
non-compliance of the car with approval
requirements.
WARNING
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
F0Z0250mF0Z0251m
Actual-Active VERSIONS
A Fuel gauge with reserve warning
light
B Speedometer (speed indicator)
C Engine coolant temperature gauge
with excess temperature warning
light
D Digital display.
Warning lights
m
and
c
are only
provided on Diesel versions.
fig. 11 – Left-hand drive versions
fig. 12 – Right-hand drive versions
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F0Z0252mF0Z0253m
Dynamic VERSIONS
A Speedometer (speed indicator)
B Fuel gauge with reserve warning
light
C Engine coolant temperature gauge
with excess temperature warning
light
D Rev counter
E Multifunction display.
Warning lights
m
and
c
are only
provided on Diesel versions.
fig. 13 – Left-hand drive versions
fig. 14 – Right-hand drive versions
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