key battery FIAT PANDA 2009 169 / 2.G Owners Manual

9KNOW YOUR
VEHICLESAFETY
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN
AN EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
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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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New mission
A new mission starts after:
– “manual” resetting by the user, by pressing the relevant
button;
– “automatic” resetting, when the “Trip distance” reaches
3999.9 km or 9999.9 km (according to the type of display)
or when the “Trip time” reaches 99.59 (99 hours and 59
minutes);
– disconnection/reconnection of the battery.
IMPORTANT The reset operations performed after the
“General Trip” message displaying are used to also reset
the “Trip B”, which, on its turn, is used to reset the
values of the corresponding function. Average speed
This shows the car average speed as a function of the over-
all time elapsed since the start of the new mission.
Trip time
This value shows the time elapsed since the start of the
new mission.
IMPORTANT Lacking information, Trip Computer values
are displayed with “----”. When normal operating condi-
tion is reset, calculation of different units will restart reg-
ularly. All values displayed before the failure will not be
reset nor a new mission is started.
Button TRIP fig. 29
The button
TRIP
is located on the top of the right-hand
lever. With the ignition key turned to
MAR
, by this but-
ton the previously described parameters can be displayed
and reset to start a new mission:
– short pressing to display the different values;
– prolonged pressing to reset and then start a new
mission.
TRIP
F0Z0149m
fig. 29
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F0Z0032m
fig. 51
Ceiling light timing (lens central position)
Three different switching-on modes are provided:❒
when opening one door a three-minute timing will start,
to be repeated each time one door is opened;
❒
approximately 10-second timing will start when re-
moving the ignition key within two minutes from turn-
ing the engine off;
❒
approximately 10-second timing will start when open-
ing the doors (by both remote control or key into
driver’s door lock).
Two switching-off modes are provided:
❒
when closing all doors, the 3-minute timing will go
off and a 10-second one will start. This timing will
go off when turning the key to MAR;
❒
when locking the doors (by both remote control or key
into driver’s door lock), the ceiling light goes off.
On Emotion and Dynamic versions, the ceiling light will
switch on and off gradually; the ceiling light will switch off
automatically 15 minutes after turning the engine off.
CEILING LIGHTFRONT CEILING LIGHT fig. 51
The lens A can have three positions:❒
side
a
pressed: light always on
❒
side
b
pressed: light always off
❒
central position (neutral): the light turns on and off when
the doors are opened or closed.
IMPORTANT Before getting out of the car, make sure the
switch is at central position: ensure that lights are off with
doors closed to avoid draining the battery.
For “Active” versions, lights switching-on and off occur
only when the front driver’s door is opened or closed.
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F0Z0223m
fig. 55
Carefully inspect the car for fuel leakages, e.g. in the en-
gine compartment, under the car or near the fuel tank.
If no fuel leaks are found and the car can be started again,
press the button A to reset the fuel system and the lights.
After a collision, turn the ignition key to STOP to pre-
vent battery running down.
If, after a collision, you smell fuel or see
leaks from the fuel system, do not reset the
switches to avoid fire risk.
WARNING
INTERIOR FITTINGSCIGAR LIGHTER AND ASHTRAY fig. 55
(for versions/markets where provided)
Press the button A; after about 15 seconds it will return
to its original position and the cigar lighter is ready for use.
IMPORTANT Always check that the cigar lighter has
turned off.
The cigar lighter gets very hot. Handle it
carefully and make sure children don’t
touch it: risk of fire and/or burns.
WARNING
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F0Z0130m
fig. 61
F0Z0198m
fig. 62
CURRENT SOCKET fig. 61
(for versions/markets where provided)
The current socked is located on the central tunnel
and is powered with ignition key on MAR.
To use the socket, open the protection lid A.
Correct operation is ensured only if the connected ac-
cessories are provided with approved standard plugs, pre-
sent on all Lineaccessori Fiat components.
IMPORTANT With the engine off and ignition key in MAR,
the extended use (for instance for over one hour) of ac-
cessories which drain much current may reduce battery
efficiency and therefore cause misfiring.
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Only accessories with a maximum power of
180 W (maximum absorption 15 A) can be
connected to the socket.
POWER SUN-ROOF (SKY-DOME)Upon request, the car can be fitted a power sun-roof con-
sisting of two glass panels fig. 62 and sun curtains fig. 63:
A front mobile pane;
B rear fixed pane;
D sun curtains (two): to open, make the curtain slide as
shown by the arrow.
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CORRECT USE OF THE CAR
STARTING PROCEDURE FOR PETROL
VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:❒
engage the handbrake;
❒
place the gearshifting lever in neutral;
❒
press the clutch pedal all the way down without touch-
ing the accelerator;
❒
turn the ignition key to
AVV
and let it go as soon as
the engine starts.
If the engine does not start at the first attempt, return
the ignition key to
STOP
before repeating starting.
STARTING THE ENGINEThe car is fitted with an electronic engine lock device:
if the engine fails to start, see the paragraph “The Fiat
CODE system” in section “Know your vehicle”.
The engine may be noisier during the first few seconds of
operation, especially after a long period of inactivity. This
characteristic feature of the hydraulic tappet system does
not compromise functionality or reliability: the system de-
vised for your car was designed to limit maintenance
interventions.
It is dangerous to let the engine run in en-
closed spaces. The engine consumes oxy-
gen and engine exhaust contains carbon dioxide,
carbon monoxide and other toxic gasses.
WARNING
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
We recommend that during the initial pe-
riod you do not drive to full car perfor-
mance (e.g.: excessive acceleration, long
journeys at top speed, sharp braking, etc.).When the engine is switched off never leave
the key into the ignition switch to prevent
useless current absorption from draining the
battery.
Remember that the servo-brake and pow-
er steering are not operational until the
engine has been started, therefore much effort
than usual is required on the brake pedal
and teering wheel.
WARNING
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113KNOW
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SAFETYCORRECT USE
OF THE CARWARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN
AN EMERGENCY
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MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
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F0Z0037m
fig. 116
PARKING THE VEHICLEProceed as follows:❒
stop the engine and engage the handbrake;
❒
engage a gear (on a slope, engage first gear if the vehi-
cle is parked uphill or reverse if it is parked downhill)
and leave the wheels steered.
Block the wheels with a wedge or a stone if the car is
parked on a steep slope.
Do not leave the key in the ignition switch at MAR to pre-
vent draining the battery. Always remove the key when
leaving the car. Never leave children unattended in the car.
Always remove the ignition key when leaving the car
and take it out with you.
HANDBRAKE fig. 116
The handbrake lever is located between the two front
seats. Pull the handbrake lever upwards until the car can-
not be moved. STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition key to STOP while the engine is idling.
IMPORTANT After a taxing drive, you should allow the
engine to “catch its breath” before turning it off by let-
ting it idle to allow the temperature in the engine com-
partment to fall.
Never bump start the engine by pushing,
towing or coasting downhill. This could
cause a flow of fuel into the catalytic con-
verter and damage it beyond repair.A quick burst on the accelerator before
turning off the engine serves absolutely no
practical purpose, it wastes fuel and is dam-
aging especially to turbocharged engines.
EMERGENCY START-UP
If the instrument panel warning light
Y
stays on with fixed
light, the emergency start-up can be performed by using
the CODE card code (see chapter “In an emergency”).
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ABS SYSTEM FAILURE (amber)Turning the ignition key to
MAR
the
warning light turns on, but it should go off
after a few seconds.
The warning light will light up when the system is either
not working or not available. Under these circumstances
the braking system will work as normal without the ex-
tra performance offered by the ABS system. Drive care-
fully and contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated message.
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IMPORTANT Under severe use of the car, it is advisable
to keep the engine on and slightly accelerated for a few
minutes before switching it off.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated message. ENGINE COOLANT HIGH TEMPERA-
TURE (red)
Turning the ignition key to MAR the warning light
turns on, but it should go off after a few seconds. The
warning light turns on when the engine is overheated. If
the warning light comes on when driving, proceed as fol-
lows:
❒in standard normal driving conditions: stop the car,
switch off the engine and check whether the water lev-
el in the reservoir is not below the MIN. mark. In this
case, wait for a few minutes for the engine to cool
down, then slowly and carefully open the cap, top-up
with coolant and check that the level is between the
MIN. and MAX. marks on the reservoir itself. Also
check for any fluid leaks. If, when restarting, the warn-
ing light should come on again, contact a Fiat Dealer-
ship.
❒In case of car heavy duty (e.g.: towing trailer uphill or
fully laden car): decrease speed, if the warning light stays
on, stop the car. Wait for 2 or 3 minutes with the en-
gine running and slightly accelerated to further accel-
erate the coolant circulation. Then stop the engine.
Check the correct liquid level as described above.
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LOW BATTERY CHARGE (red)
Turning the ignition key to
MAR
, the warning
light turns on and should go out as soon as the
engine is started (with the engine running at idle speed
a short delay in going out is allowed).
If the warning light stays on contact immediately a Fiat
Dealership.
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IN AN EMERGENCY
STARTING THE ENGINEEMERGENCY START-UP
If the Fiat CODE system fails to deactivate engine immo-
bilising system the instrument panel warning lights
Y
and
U
stay on and the engine cannot be started.
To start the engine the emergency start-up can be per-
formed.
Read the whole procedure carefully before trying to car-
ry it out: if you make a mistake, you need to turn the ig-
nition key back to STOP and repeat the whole operation
from the beginning.
Proceed as follows:
❒
read the five-digit electronic code from the CODE card;
❒
turn the ignition key to MAR;
❒
press and hold down the accelerator pedal: the warn-
ing light
U
turns on for about 8 seconds, and then goes
off;
❒
release the accelerator pedal and count the flashes of
the warning light
U
;
❒
count the number of flashes that corresponds to the
first digit of the code on the CODE card, then press the
accelerator pedal and hold it there until the warning
light
U
comes on (for 4 seconds) and then goes off. Re-
lease the accelerator pedal;
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
❒
the warning light
U
will start flashing again: after it has
flashed the number of times corresponding to the
second digit on the CODE card, fully depress the ac-
celerator pedal and hold it there;
❒
do the same for the remaining digits on the CODE card;
❒
once the last digit has been entered, hold the acceler-
ator pedal pressed. The warning light
U
will light up for
four seconds and then go out. Release the accelerator
pedal;
JUMP STARTING fig. 120
If the battery is flat, the engine may be started using an aux-
iliary battery with the same capacity or a little higher than
the flat one.
F0Z0694m
fig. 120
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Car maintenance should be charged to
a Fiat Dealership. For routine and minor
maintenance operations you wish to carry
out yourself, always make sure you have the prop-
er equipment, genuine Fiat spare parts and the nec-
essary fluids; do not however carry out these
operations if you have no experience.
IMPORTANT – Battery
Check the battery charge once a year, preferably before
at the beginning of winter to limit the risk of electrolyte
freezing.
This check should be carried out more frequently if the
car is used mainly for short journeys, or if it is fitted with
accessories that permanently absorb electricity even with
the ignition key removed, especially in the case of after-
market accessories. If the car is used in hot climates or
particularly harsh conditions it is advisable to check the
level of the battery fluid (electrolyte) more frequently than
specified in the “Scheduled Servicing Programme”.
❒
frequently idling engine or long distance low speed dri-
ving (e.g. taxis or door-to-door deliveries) or in case
of a long term inactivity;
change engine oil more frequently than required on the
“Scheduled Servicing Programme”.
IMPORTANT – Diesel filter
The possibility of topping-up with diesel fuel not comply-
ing with EN 590 European Standard might make it neces-
sary to replace the filter more frequently than indicated in
the “Scheduled Servicing Programme”.
IMPORTANT – Air filter
When the car is used on dusty roads, change the air fil-
ter more frequently than shown on the “Scheduled Ser-
vicing Programme”. If in doubt as to how often the en-
gine oil and air filter should be changed according to how
you use the car, contact a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT – Pollen filter
It is advisable to replace the filtering element more fre-
quently if the car is used in dusty or very polluted places.
Specifically, replace if a lower air flow into the passen-
ger’s compartment is found.
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SPECIFICATIONSCAR
MAINTENANCEIN
AN EMERGENCY WARNING LIGHTS
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