pressure FIAT PANDA 2014 319 / 3.G Owner's Manual

PERIODIC CHECKSEvery 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and, if
necessary, top up the following:
❒engine coolant, brake fluid and windscreen washer
fluid level;
❒tyre inflation pressure and condition;
❒operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, etc.);
❒operation of screen washer/wiper system and
positioning/wear of windscreen/rear window wiper
blades.
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if required, the
engine oil level.
HEAVY-DUTY USE OF THE CARIf the car is used mainly under one of the following
conditions:
❒towing a trailer or caravan;
❒dusty roads;
❒short, repeated journeys (less than 7-8 km) at
sub-zero outside temperatures;
❒engine often idling or driving long distances at low
speeds or long periods of idleness;
the following checks must be carried out more often
than indicated in the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
❒check cleanliness of side locks, bonnet and luggage
compartment locks, and cleanliness and lubrication
of linkages;
❒visually inspect conditions of: engine, gearbox,
transmission, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel
system - brakes) and rubber elements (boots -
sleeves - bushes - etc.);
❒check battery charge and battery fluid level
(electrolyte);
❒visually inspect condition of the accessory drive
belts;
❒check and, if necessary, change engine oil and
replace oil filter;
❒check and, if necessary, replace pollen filter.
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WHEELS AND TYRESBefore long trips, and every two weeks, check the
tyre and space-saver wheel inflation pressure (for
versions/markets, where provided). Check the tyres
when cold.
It is normal for the pressure to increase when the
car is used; for the correct tyre inflation pressure,
see “Wheels” in the “Technical specifications”
section.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre wear
fig. 154:
A normal pressure: tread evenly worn;
B low pressure: tread particularly worn at the edges;
C high pressure: tread particularly worn in the
centre.The tyres must be replaced when the tread is less
than 1.6 mm thick. In any case, follow the laws
in force in the country where you are driving.
IMPORTANT
Take the following precautions to prevent damage to
the tyres:
❒avoid braking suddenly, racing starts and violent
impact against the curb, potholes or other
obstacles and driving for extended periods on
uneven road surfaces;
❒periodically check that the tyres have no cuts in
the side wall, abnormal swelling or irregular tread
wear;
❒avoid travelling with the car overloaded. If a tyre is
punctured, stop immediately and change it;
❒tyres age even if they are not used much. Cracks in
the tread rubber and at the sides are a sign of
ageing. In any case, if the tyres have been on the
car for over 6 years, they should be checked
by specialised personnel. Also remember to check
the space-saver wheel very carefully (for
versions/markets, where provided);
❒change the position of the tyres every 10-15
thousand kilometres, keeping them on the same
side of the car to avoid inverting the rotation
direction;
❒In the case of replacement, always fit new tyres,
avoiding those of dubious origin;
❒if a tyre is changed, also change the inflation valve.
fig. 154
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WARNING
The road holding qualities of the car
also depend on the correct inflation
pressure of the tyres.
WARNING
If tyre pressure is too low, it may
overheat and be severely damaged as a
result .
WARNING
Do not switch tyres from the right­hand
side of the vehicle to the left­hand
side, and vice versa.
WARNING
Never submit alloy rims to repainting
treatments requiring the use of
temperatures exceeding 150°C.The mechanical
properties of the wheels could be impaired.
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW
WIPERBLADES
Replace the blades if the rubber edge is deformed or
worn. In any event, it is advisable to replace them
approximately once a year.
A few simple precautions can reduce the possibility
of damage to the blades:
❒if the temperature falls below zero, make sure that
ice has not frozen the rubber against the glass. Use
an antifreeze product to release it if required;
❒remove any snow from the glass: in addition to
protecting the blades, this prevents effort on
the motor and over-heating;
❒do not operate the windscreen/rear window
wipers on dry glass.
WARNING
Driving with worn windscreen/rear
window wiper blades is a serious hazard,
because visibility is reduced in bad weather.
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BODY AND UNDERBODY WARRANTY
Your car is covered by warranty against perforation
due to corrosion of any original element of the
structure or body.
For the general terms of this warranty, refer to your
Warranty Booklet.
PRESERVING THE BODYWORK
Paintwork
Touch up abrasions and scratches immediately to
prevent the formation of rust.
Maintenance of paintwork consists of washing the
car: the frequency depends on the conditions and
environment where the car is used. For example, in
highly polluted areas, or if the roads are spread
with salt, it is advisable to wash the car more
frequently.To correctly wash the car, proceed as follows:
❒remove the aerial from the roof to prevent damage
to it if the car is washed in an automatic system;
❒if high pressure jets or cleaners are used to wash
the car, keep a distance of at least 40 cm from
the bodywork to avoid damage or alteration.
It should be remembered that the build up
of water can damage the car over a period of time;
❒wash the body using a low pressure jet of water;
❒wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy solution over
the bodywork, frequently rinsing the sponge;
❒rinse well with water and dry with a jet of air or a
chamois leather.
Dry the less visible parts (e.g. door frames, bonnet,
headlight frames etc.) with special care, as water may
stagnate more easily in these areas. The car should
not be taken to a closed area immediately, but
left outside so that residual water can evaporate.
Do not wash the car after it has been left in the sun
or with the bonnet hot: this may alter the shine of
the paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in the same
way as the rest of the car.
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COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)
When the tyres are warm, the inflation pressure should be +0.3 bar compared with the prescribed figure.
However, recheck that the value is correct with the tyre cold.
With snow tyres, add +0.2 bar to the pressure value prescribed for standard tyres.Ty r e sNo load/medium load Full load
Front Rear Front Rear
165/65 R14 79T
(*)
2,5 2,2 2,7 2,4
165/70 R14 81T
(*)
2,3 2,0 2,5 2,2
175/65 R14 82T 2,2 2,0 2,5 2,5
175/65 R15 84T (M+S)
(**)
2,2 2,1 2,5 2,5
185/55 R15 82T 2,2 2,0 2,5 2,5
(*) For versions/markets, where provided
(**) For Trekking versionsSpace-saver wheel
(*)
bar
135/80 R14 84M 2,8
125/80 R15 95M 4,2
(*) For versions/markets, where provided
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RIM PROTECTOR TYRES
WARNING
DO NOT fit wheel hub caps when using
integral hub caps fixed (with springs)
to the steel rim and after sale tyres provided
with Rim Protector (fig. 162). Use of unsuitable
tyres and hub caps may cause sudden loss of
tyre pressure.
fig. 162
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Sensors
– parking................................... 88
Servicing and care ................... 175
– heavy-duty use of the
car ......................................... 181
– periodic checks .................. 181
– scheduled servicing ........... 175
– scheduled servicing plan... 176
Side air diffusers ....................... 31
Side Bag ..................................... 117
Side
– bags ....................................... 117
Snow chains .............................. 130
Sound system (wiring)............. 91
Speedometer ............................. 6
Speedometer (speed
indicator) .................................. 6
Starting the engine ......... 121-143
Starting up and driving ........... 121
Start&Stop system ................... 79
Start&Stop (system) ................ 79
Steering lock.............................. 22
Steering system ....................... 208
Steering wheel .......................... 28
Steering wheel stalks– left stalk ................................ 45
Storing the car ......................... 131
Sun roof ...................................... 56
Sun visors ................................... 55
Suspension ................................ 207
T
echnical data ......................... 200
Third brake lights .................... 160
Top speed ................................. 217
Towing the car ......................... 173
Towing trailers ......................... 128
Traction Plus system................ 78
Transmission ............................ 206
TRIP button ............................... 17
Trip computer
– TRIP button ......................... 17
– Trip Computer .................... 16
– Trip Computer values........ 16
Tyres
– FIX&GO automatic (kit).. 149
– inflation pressure ............... 213
– reading the tyre code ....... 209
– Rim Protector tyres .......... 214
– snow tyres........................... 210
– tyres provided .................... 210Tyres - maintenance ............... 192
"Universal" child seat
fitting........................................ 114U
niversal Isofix (child
seat) ......................................... 112
Using the gearbox ................... 125
W
arning lights on panel ....... 132
Weights and loads ................... 218
Wheel rims
– correct reading of the
rim code .............................. 210
– dimensions .......................... 210
– rim protector ..................... 214
– rims and tyres..................... 209
Wheels and tyres
– changing a wheel ................ 144
– FIX&GO automatic (kit).. 149
– spare wheel ......................... 209
– tyre inflation pressure ...... 213
– Wheels and tyres .............. 192
Window bag ............................. 118
Window cleaning...................... 47
Windows (cleaning)................ 197
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