panel FIAT PANDA 2009 169 / 2.G Owner's Guide

YEARLY INSPECTION SCHEDULEFor cars with an annual mileage of below 20,000 km (for
example about 15,000 km) the following yearly inspec-
tion schedule is advised:❒
check conditions/wear of tyres and adjust pressure if
necessary (including spare wheel);
❒
check lighting system operation (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, boot light, passenger’s
compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc...);
❒
check wiper/washer system operation, adjust nozzles;
❒
check windscreen/rear window blade position/wear;
❒
check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
❒
check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks and lever
cleanliness and lubrication;
❒
sight inspect the conditions of: engine, gearbox, trans-
mission, pipes and hoses (exhaust – fuel supply – brak-
ing system) rubber parts (boots – sleeves – bushes etc.),
fuel and brake system hoses;
❒
check battery charge;
❒
visually check the various drive belt conditions;
❒
check and top-up liquids if required (engine coolant,
brakes, windscreen washer, battery, etc.);
❒
change engine oil;
❒
change engine oil filter;
❒
change pollen filter (for versions/markets where pro-
vided).
ADDITIONAL INTERVENTIONSEvery 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and, if nec-
essary, top-up the following:❒
engine coolant fluid level;
❒
brake fluid level;
❒
battery fluid level;
❒
windscreen washer fluid level;
❒
tyre pressure and conditions.
Every 3,000 km check the following and top-up, if required:
❒
engine oil level.
You are recommended to use FL Selenia products de-
signed and produced specifically for Fiat cars (see table
“Capacities” in chapter “Technical specifications”).
IMPORTANT – Engine oil
Should prevailing use of the car be under one of the fol-
lowing specially heavy conditions:
❒
trailer or caravan towing;
❒
dusty roads;
❒
short distances (less than 7–8 km) and with external
temperatures below zero;
INDEX TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSCAR
MAINTENANCEIN
AN EMERGENCY WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGESCORRECT USE
OF THE CARSAFETYKNOW
YOUR VEHICLE
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YOUR VEHICLE
SAFETY
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN
AN EMERGENCYCAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
INTERIORSRegularly check that water is not trapped under the mats
(due to water dripping off shoes, umbrellas, etc.), as this
would cause oxidation of the sheet metal.
Never use flammable products, such as
petrol ether or rectified petrol to clean the
car inside. The electrostatic charges which are
generated by rubbing during the cleaning opera-
tion may cause a fire.
WARNING
Do not keep aerosol bottles in the vehicle:
risk of bursting. Aerosol bottles must not
be exposed to a temperature exceeding 50 °C.
When the car is exposed to sunlight, inner tem-
perature can greatly exceed this value.
WARNING
SEATS AND FABRIC PARTS
Remove dust with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner. It is
advisable to use a moist brush on velvet upholstery.
Rub the seats with a sponge moistened with a solution of
water and neutral detergent.
INTERIOR PLASTIC PARTS
It is advisable to clean interior parts with a moist cloth and
a solution of water and mild soap. Use specific products
for cleaning plastic, without solvents and specifically de-
signed to prevent damage to the appearance and colour
of the treated parts to remove grease and tough stains.
IMPORTANT Never use alcohol or petroleum to clean
the instrument panel.
CLEANING SEAT PROTECTORS
In order to clean/remove stains from the
seat protectors, it is not advisable to use
alcohol or alcohol based products (e.g. solvents).
WARNING
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YOUR VEHICLE
SAFETY
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN
AN EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEX
Fuse replacement
– fuse location
(control units) ............. 161-162
– general information
and warnings ........................... 160
– list .......................... 163-164-165
Fuse summary
table ...............................163-164-165
Fuses:
– fuse location
(central units) ...................161-162
– general instructions
and warnings ........................... 160G
earbox use ................................ 114
Gearbox ......................................... 114
– technical specifications ......... 195
Gearshifting lever ........................ 114
Glove compartment ................... 57
Glove compartments .................. 57
Gloveboxes ................................... 56
H
andbrake ................................... 113
Handbrake lever .......................... 113Hazard warning lights
– switching on ............................ 53
Headlight aiming
(corrector) ................................. 72
Headlight
– alignment corrector .............. 72
– bulb replacement ................... 153
– bulbs (type) ............................. 150
Headlights
(switching on controls) ............ 48
Headlights ...................................... 72
– adjusting the headlights when
abroad ...................................... 73
– beam adjustment ................... 72
– bulb replacement ................... 153
– headlight beam aiming .......... 72
Headrests
– front ......................................... 33
– rear ........................................... 34
Headrests
– front ......................................... 33
– rear ........................................... 34
Heated rear window....... 54-55-72
Heating and ventilation system ... 37Heating and ventilation .............. 37
– adjustable side and
centre vents ............................ 37
– controls ................................... 38
– front window
defrosting/demisting ............. 39
– passenger compartment
heating and ventilation ......... 39
– rear window defrosting/
demisting ................................. 40
Hill holder system ....................... 76
Ignition barrel .............................. 10
Ignition switch .............................. 10
Ignition switch and steering
column lock ................................ 9-10
Ignition switch .............................. 9
In an emergency..................... 135
Installing the tow hook .............. 118
Instrument panel .......................... 11
Interior equipment ...................... 55
Interior fittings ............................. 55
Interiors (cleaning) ...................... 190
Internal lighting ............................. 52
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SAFETY
CORRECT USE
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WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN
AN EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEX
– passenger compartment
ventilation and heating ......... 42
– system servicing ..................... 43
– windscreen and front side
window demisting/
defrosting ................................ 42
Mirror adjustment ....................... 36
MSR (system) ................................ 78
MSR system ................................... 78
Multifunction display ................... 17
– control buttons ...................... 19
– setup menu ............................. 20
– standard screen ..................... 17N
umber plate lights
– bulb replacement ................... 156
O
n board instruments (panel) .. 14
Paint (maintenance) ................... 188
– bodywork colour plate ........ 192
Paraflu
– level check and top-up ......... 177
– specifications .......................... 205Parking (sensors) ......................... 82
Parking lights ................................. 48
Parking sensors ............................ 82
Parking the vehicle ...................... 113
Passenger compartment light
adjustment .................................. 52
Performance ................................. 201
Pollen filter .................................... 181
Power sun roof ............................ 58
– opening/closing ...................... 59
Power windows ........................... 63
Preparation for child seats ........ 103
Q
uality specifications of fluid
and lubricants ................... 204-205
Radio transmitters and mobile
phones ......................................... 87
Radio transmitters and mobile
phones ......................................... 87
Rear door locking
emergency device ..................... 62
Rear fog light
– bulb replacement ................... 155– switching on ............................ 54
Rear fog lights ............................... 54
Rear fog lights
– bulb adjustment ..................... 156
– switching on ............................ 54
Rear light units
– bulb replacement ................... 155
Rear seats
– cleaning .................................... 190
– headrests ................................. 32
Rear view mirrors
– inside ........................................ 35
– outside ..................................... 36
Rear window washer ................... 51
– fluid level check
and top-up ............................... 178
– jet .............................................. 187
– operation ................................. 51
Rear window wiper
– blade replacement .................. 186
– operation .................................. 51
– rear window washer fluid
features ..................................... 179
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