open bonnet FIAT PANDA 2009 169 / 2.G Owners Manual

The bonnet may drop suddenly if the sup-
porting rod is not positioned properly. This
should only be done when the car is stationary.
WARNING
Before opening the bonnet, check that
windscreen wiper arm is not lifted from
the windscreen.
WARNING
With hot engine, proceed with the utmost
care inside the engine compartment to
avoid burns. Do not place your hands close to the
fan: it might start working also with the ignition
key removed. Wait for engine cooling.
WARNING
BONNETTo open - fig. 79-80-81
Pull the red lever (under the dashboard) in the arrow
direction as shown in the figure.
Lift the lever A.
Lift the bonnet and at the same time release the rod B from
its catch C.
Insert the end of the rod in recess D on the bonnet
and secure it.
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SPECIFICATIONSINDEX
Baby surveillance mirror .......... 43
Battery
– battery recharging ................. 166
– battery replacement ............. 182
– servicing ................................... 181
– starting with auxiliary
battery ..................................... 135
– useful advice for extending
the life of your battery ......... 182
Beam adjustment .......................... 72
Body Computer (trip) ................. 28
Body paintwork identification
plate .............................................. 89
Bodywork marking ...................... 192
Bodywork versions ..................... 193
Bodywork
– advice for preserving
the bodywork ......................... 188
– bodywork version codes ..... 193
Bonnet
– opening/closing ................... 69-70Boot extension ......................... 67-68
Boot ................................................ 65
– boot extension ................... 67-68
– parcel shelf (removal) ........... 67
– parcel shelf lifting ................... 66
– tailgate closing ........................ 66
– tailgate opening ...................... 65
Brake fluid
– level check and top-up ......... 179
– specifications .......................... 205
Brake lights (stop)
– bulb replacement ........... 155-157
Brakes
– technical specifications ......... 196
– handbrake ............................... 113
– brake fluid (type) ................... 179
– fluid level check and top-up .. 179
Bulb replacement ......................... 149
– bulb types ................................ 150
– exterior ................................... 152
– general instructions .............. 149
ABS system .................................. 74
Accessories purchased by
the owner .................................... 86
Additional brake light
– bulb replacement ................... 157
Air bag deactivation ..................... 106
Air filter ......................................... 180
Air recirculation .................. 38-41-45
Air vent and diffusors ................. 37
Annual inspection plan ............... 172
Ashtray ........................................... 55
ASR (system) ................................ 77
ASR function ................................. 77
ASR system ................................... 77
Automatic climate control
system .......................................... 44
– controls ................................... 44
– system servicing ..................... 47
– using the climate control
system ...................................... 47
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SPECIFICATIONSINDEX
Electric and electronic device
installation ................................... 86
– radio transmitters and
mobile phones ........................ 87
Electrical/electronic devices ...... 86
Emergency starting ...................... 113
– starting with auxiliary
battery ..................................... 135
– with inertia bumps.................. 136
Engine code ................................... 193
Engine compartment
– bonnet opening/closing ........ 69
– level check .............................. 175
– washing .................................... 189
Engine coolant level .................... 15
– engine coolant type ............... 203
Engine coolant
– level check and top-up ......... 177
– specifications .......................... 205
Engine coolant
– level check and top-up ......... 177
– specifications .......................... 205
– temperature gauge and
warning light ........................... 15Engine cooling
– level check and top-up .......... 177
– specifications .......................... 205
Engine marking ............................. 192
Engine oil consumption .............. 203
Engine oil check ........................... 176
– consumption ........................... 203
– engine oil specifications ....... 203
Engine oil top-up .......................... 176
– specifications .......................... 203
Engine oil
– consumption ........................... 176
– level check and top-up ......... 176
– technical specifications ......... 203
Engine revolution number
indicator (rev counter) ............ 14
Engine starting .............................. 111
– emergency starting ......... 113-135
– engine heating ........................ 112
– engine switching off .............. 113
– ignition switch ........................ 10
– procedure for Diesel
versions ................................... 112 Direction indicators
– front bulb replacement ........ 152
– rear bulb replacement .......... 155
– side bulb replacement .......... 154
– switching on ............................ 49
Direction indicators
– front bulb replacement ........ 154
– rear bulb replacement .......... 155
– switching on ............................ 49
Door locking ................................ 61
Doors
– central locking ........................ 61
– child lock ................................. 62
– locking/unlocking from
the inside ................................. 61
– locking/unlocking from the
outside ..................................... 61
– remote control ...................... 7
– remote opening/closing ....... 7
DPF (diesel particulate filter) ..... 90
Dualdrive electric power
steering .................................... 53-80
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