engine coolant FIAT PANDA 2009 169 / 2.G 100HP Supplement Manual

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FIAT PANDA 100HP
INSTRUMENT PANEL
F0Z0640m
F0Z0641m
Fiat Panda 100HP VERSION
ASpeedometer (speed indicator)
BFuel level gauge with reserve warning
light
CEngine coolant temperature gauge and
excessive temperature warning light
DRev counter
EReconfigurable multifunction display
fig. 2 - Left-hand drive versions
fig. 3 - Right-hand drive versions
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FIAT PANDA 100HP
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE fig. 6
This shows the temperature of the engine
coolant fluid and begins working when the
fluid temperature exceeds approx. 50°C.
Under normal conditions, the needle
should hover around the middle of the
scale according to the working conditions.
CLow engine coolant temperature.
HHigh engine coolant temperature.
The turning on of the warning light B(on
certain versions with a message on the re-
configurable multifunction display) indi-
cates that the coolant fluid temperature is
too high; in this case, stop the engine and
contact a Fiat Dealership. FUEL LEVEL GAUGE fig. 6
This shows the amount of fuel left in the
fuel tank.
Etank empty.
Ffull tank.
The reserve warning light Aturns on to
indicate that approximately 5 litres of fu-
el are left in the tank.
Do not travel with the fuel tank almost
empty: the gaps in fuel delivery could dam-
age the catalyst.
IMPORTANT The needle sets to Ewith
warning light Aflashing to indicate that the
system is failing. In this event contact Fiat
Dealership to have the system checked.
fig. 6F0G0644m
If the needle reaches the red
area, stop the engine imme-
diately and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
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Replace air cleaner cartridge
Top up fluids (engine coolant, brakes, windscreen washer,
battery, etc.)
Check timing belt conditions
Replace timing belt (*)
Change spark plugs
Check engine control system operation
(through diagnosis socket)
Check mechanical transmission oil level
Change engine oil and oil filter
Change brake fluid (or every 2 years)
Change pollen filter (or every year)
(*) Or every 4 years for particularly demanding use (cold climates, driving in the city, idling for a long time)
Or every 5 years, regardless of the km covered
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FIAT PANDA 100HP
CHECKING FLUID
LEVELS
1.Engine oil - 2.Battery - 3.Brake fluid - 4.Windscreen washer fluid - 5.Engine coolant.
fig. 11F0G0713m
Be careful!, when topping up
take care not to confuse the
various types of fluids: they
are all incompatible with one
another and could seriously damage
the car.
Never smoke while working
in the engine compartment:
gas and inflammable vapours may be
present, with the risk of fire.
WARNING
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FIAT PANDA 100HP
ENGINE COOLANT fig. 13
The coolant level shall be checked with
cold engine and shall be within the MIN
and MAXmarks on the tank.
If the level is low, pour slowly a mixture
of 50% distilled water and 50%
PARAFLU
UPof the FL SeleniaGroup
through the filler neck Auntil the level
reaches MAX.
A 50-50 mixture of PARAFLU
UPand
distilled water gives freeze protection to
–35°C.
fig. 13F0G0107m
The engine cooling system us-
es protective antifreeze fluid
PARAFLU
UP. Use the same flu-
id type as that already in the cooling
system when topping up. PARAFLU
UP
fluid cannot be mixed with any other
type of fluid. Should it happen, under
no circumstances start the engine; con-
tact a Fiat Dealership.
The cooling system is pres-
surised. If necessary, replace
the cap only with another genuine
one, otherwise system efficiency
could be compromised. Do not re-
move the reservoir cap when the en-
gine is hot: you risk scalding yourself.
WARNING
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