tailgate FIAT PANDA 2009 169 / 2.G Owners Manual
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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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F0Z0230m
fig. 52
F0Z0020m
fig. 53
CONTROLSDUALDRIVE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
SYSTEM fig. 53
(for versions/markets where provided)
Press the button A to turn the “CITY” function on (see
paragraph “Electric power steering”). When this function
is on, the wording CITY on the instrument panel will turn
on. Press the button again to turn the function off.
HAZARD LIGHTS fig. 53
They are turned on by pressing the button B, regardless
of the position of the ignition key.
When the device is on, the switch is flashing and warning
lights
Î
and
¥
on the cluster come on.
Press button B again to turn off.
The use of hazard lights is governed by the Highway Code
of the country you are in. Keep to the rules. BOOT LIGHT fig. 52
For versions fitted with boot light, the light comes on
automatically when opening the tailgate and it will go off
when closing.
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F0Z0687m
fig. 72
F0Z0688m
fig. 73
BOOTOPENING THE TAILGATE
By means of the key without remote control
fig. 72
To release the lock, use the metal insert of the ignition
key A.
Tailgate opening is eased by the action of the side gas
struts.
Some versions, opening the tailgate will switch the boot
light on: the light will go off automatically when closing
the tailgate.
The light will stay on for about 15 minutes after turning the
key to STOP: if during this time, one door or the tailgate
is opened, the light will switch on again for 15 minutes.By means of the key with remote control
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Press the button
R
. The direction indicators will
blink twice when the tailgate is opened.
Soft touch power handle fig. 73
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions, the tailgate (when released) can
be opened only from outside the car operating on
the powered handle C located under the tailgate edge.
The tailgate can be opened at any time, if the doors
are unlocked. To open it, enable the handle, opening
one of the front doors or unlocking the doors by
the remote control or using the key without remote
control. If the boot is not shut properly the instru-
ment panel warning light ´(if any) will come on.
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Never exceed the maximum allowed load
in the boot (see “Technical Specifica-
tions”). Make sure that the objects are well
arranged in the boot so that they will not be pro-
jected forwards following sudden braking.
WARNING
Never travel with the tailgate open: ex-
haust gases may get into the passenger’s
compartment.
WARNING
If you travel in areas with few filling sta-
tions and you want to transport fuel in
a spare tank, comply with the regulations in force
and use only an approved, suitably secured tank.
Even in this way the risk of fire increases in case
of accident.
WARNING
RAISING THE PARCEL SHELF fig. 74
To store luggage easily you can raise the parcel shelf
until hearing the locking click. Push it down to refit it.
CLOSING THE TAILGATE fig. 75
To close, lower the tailgate until the lock clicks. On the
tailgate inner part a pull strap B makes the tailgate hold-
ing and closing easier.
fig. 75
F0Z0689m
fig. 74
F0Z0237m
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Open the tailgate with care when carrying
objects on the roof rack to prevent injuries.
WARNING
A heavy load that has not been secured
may cause serious injuries in case of
accident.
WARNING
EXTENDING THE BOOT
(versions with fixed rear seat) fig. 76
To extend the boot, proceed as follows:
1) The parcel shelf removed can be placed transversally
behind the backrests. To remove, release the two catch-
es A (one each side) from their locations and pull the par-
cel shelf outwards.
2) Operate the levers on the backrests outer side and tilt
the backrest forwards shifting aside the seat belt.
For three-point central seat belts see paragraph “Use of
the central seat belt” in chapter “Safety devices”.
To bring back the seat in its standard position: lift the back-
rest and push it backwards until you hear the locking click
and make sure the seat belts are at the front of the back-
rest.
Upon demand the car can be fitted with split rear seat.The boot extension possibilities offered by the split seat
are many and can be chosen according to the number of
passengers and the amount of luggage to be carried:
❒
total extension with right and left side of the seat tilt-
ed as described above;
❒
partial extension with left or right side of the seat tilt-
ed and place only for one person on the rear seat.
IMPORTANT If in a rather heavy load is being carried in
the boot and you are travelling at night, check and adjust
the main beam headlights aiming (see “Headlights” in this
section).fig. 76
F0Z0131m
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INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE
(Multijet versions – amber)
EOBD ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
FAILURE (petrol versions – amber)
Injection system failure
Under standard conditions, when the ignition key is moved
to MAR, the warning light turns on and should go off af-
ter engine start-up.
The warning light staying on or turning on when travelling,
signal a fault in the supply/ignition system which could cause
possible lack of performance, poor handling and high con-
sumption levels.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated message.
Under these conditions, you may continue travelling at mod-
erate speed without demanding excessive effort from the en-
gine. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
EOBD ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE
Under standard conditions, when the ignition key is moved
to MAR, the warning light turns on and should go off after
engine start-up. The initial switching-on indicates that the
warning light is working properly. If the warning light ei-
ther stays on or comes on while travelling:
❒switched on steadily: it signals a failure in the supply/
ignition system which could cause high emissions at the
exhaust, possible lack of performance, poor handling
and high consumption levels.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated message. “DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING FAILURE (red)
Turning the ignition key to MAR the warning light
turns on, but it should go off after a few seconds.
If the warning light stays on, you will not have the steer-
ing assistance and the effort on the steering wheel will be
increased, steering is still however possible. Contact a Fiat
Dealership.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated message.
g
INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING (red)
On some versions the warning light turns on when
one or more doors or the tailgate are not prop-
erly closed.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated message.
A buzzer will sound (for versions with reconfigurable mul-
tifunction display only) when doors are open and the car
is moving.
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INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING
(red)
On some versions the warning light turns on
when one or more doors or the tailgate are not
properly closed.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated message.
A buzzer will sound (for versions with reconfigurable mul-
tifunction display only) when doors are open and the car
is moving.
´
INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE
(Multijet versions – amber)
EOBD ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
FAILURE (petrol versions – amber)
Injection system failure
Under standard conditions, when the ignition key is moved
to MAR, the warning light turns on and should go off af-
ter engine start-up.
The warning light staying on or turning on when travelling,
signal a fault in the supply/ignition system which could cause
possible lack of performance, poor handling and high con-
sumption levels.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated message.
Under these conditions, you may continue travelling at mod-
erate speed without demanding excessive effort from the en-
gine. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.U
Under these conditions, you may continue travelling at
moderate speed without demanding excessive effort from
the engine. Prolonged use of the car with the warning light
on may cause damages. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon
as possible. The warning light goes off if the failure disap-
pears, but it is still stored by the system.
❒flashing: it indicates the possibility of damage to the cat-
alytic converter (see “EOBD system” in section “Know
your vehicle”).
If warning light
v
flashes, contact a
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible to have
engine oil changed and instrument panel warning
light turned off.
WARNING
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING FAILURE (red)
Turning the ignition key to
MAR
the warning light
turns on, but it should go off after a few seconds.
If the warning light stays on, you will not have the steer-
ing assistance and the effort on the steering wheel will be
increased, steering is still however possible. Contact
a Fiat Dealership.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated message.
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F0Z0102m
fig. 163
F0Z0103m
fig. 164
BOOT LIGHT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To change the bulbs, proceed as follows:❒
open the tailgate;
❒
using the screwdriver provided, extract the ceiling light
A-fig. 163 working in the point shown;
❒
open the bulb cover B-fig. 164 and replace the pressure-
fit bulb C;
❒
close again the bulb cover B on the lens;
❒
refit correctly the light pressing one side and then the
other until the locking click is heard.
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Using the battery when the fluid is too low
can damage it irreparably and generate
a risk of explosion.
WARNING
CHANGING THE BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with a genuine spare part
having the same specifications.
If a battery with different specifications is fitted, the ser-
vice intervals given in the “Scheduled Servicing Pro-
gramme” in this chapter will no longer be valid.
Follow the battery manufacturer’s instructions for main-
tenance.
Incorrect assembly of electric and electronic
devices may cause severe damage to your
car. Contact a Fiat Dealership if you want
to install accessories (alarms, mobile phone, etc...):
they will suggest the most suitable devices and ad-
vise you if a higher capacity battery needs to be
installed.
If the car must remain unused for a long
time at very low temperature, remove the
battery and carry it to a warm place, to avoid
freezing.
WARNING
Batteries contain substances that can be
very dangerous for the environment. It is
advisable to have battery replaced by a
Fiat Dealership where it will be disposed respecting
the environment and according to law prescription.
USEFUL ADVICE FOR EXTENDING
THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and make it last longer, ob-
serve the following instructions:❒
when you park the car, ensure the doors, tailgate and
bonnet are closed properly, to prevent any light switch-
ing-on inside the passenger’s compartment;
When you must perform any operation on
the battery or near it, always protect your
eyes with the special goggles.
WARNING
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