brake fluid FIAT PANDA 2014 319 / 3.G Owners Manual

WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGESGENERAL WARNINGS
Warning lights are accompanied by a specific message
and/or acoustic warning where provided by the
control panel. These indications areconcise and
precautionaryand, as such, must not be
considered as exhaustive and/or an alternative to the
information contained in this Owner Handbook,
which you are advised to read carefully in all cases. In
the event of a failure indication,always refer to
the contents of this section.
IMPORTANT Failure indications displayed are divided
into two categories:very seriousandless serious
failures.
Very seriousfailures are indicated by a repeated
and prolonged warning "cycle".
Less seriousfailures are indicated by a shorter
warning "cycle".
The display cycle of both categories can be
interrupted by pressing the
button. The
instrument panel warning light will stay on until the
cause of the malfunction is eliminated.
BRAKE FLUID LOW (red) /
HANDBRAKE ENGAGED (red)
Turning the key to MAR switches on the warning
light, but it should switch off after a few seconds.
LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
The warning light switches on when the level of the
brake fluid in the reservoir falls below the minimum
level due to a possible leak in the circuit. On some
versions the display shows the dedicated message.
WARNING
If the
warning light switches on while
driving, stop immediately and contact
a Fiat Dealership.
HANDBRAKE ENGAGED
When the key is turned to MAR, the warning light
switches on but should switch off after a few
seconds.
The warning light (or symbol on the display) switches
on when the handbrake is engaged. If the car is in
motion, there will also be an acoustic warning.
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Never use a fast batter y-charger to star t
the engine as this could damage the
electronic systems of your car, par ticularly
the ignition and fuel supply control units.
WARNING
This procedure must be performed by
exper t personnel because incorrect
actions could cause electrical discharge of
considerable intensity. Furthermore, battery
fluid is poisonous and corrosive: avoid contact
with skin and eyes. Keep naked flames and
lighted cigarettes away from the battery and do
not cause sparks.
BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine by pushing, towing or
coasting downhill.
IMPORTANT Remember that the brake servo and
electrical power steering system are not active until
the engine is started. A much greater effort will
therefore be required to use the brake pedal or turn
the steering wheel.
CHANGING A WHEELGENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
The car is equipped with the “FIX&GO Automatic
Kit”: see the paragraph “FIX&GO Automatic Kit” for
how to use this device. As an alternative to the
“FIX&GO Automatic Kit” the car may be equipped
with a space-saver wheel: see the instructions on the
following pages for changing the tyre.
WARNING
The space-saver wheel (for versions/
markets where provided) is specific to
your car, do not use it on other models, or use
the space-saver wheel of other models on your
car.The space-saver wheel must only be used
in case of emergency. It must only be used
for the distance necessary to reach a service
point and the car speed must not exceed 80
km/h.The space-saver wheel has an orange
sticker that summarises the main cautions for
use and limitations. Never remove or cover
the label.The following information is provided
in four languages on the label: "Important!
For temporar y use only! 80 km/h max! Replace
with a standard tire as soon as possible. Never
cover this indication." Never apply a wheel
cap on a space-saver wheel.
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Dispose of the bottle and the sealant
liquid properly. Have the sealing fluid and
the cylinder disposed of in compliance
with national and local regulations.
INFLATION PROCEDURE
WARNING
Put on the protective gloves provided
together with quick tyre repair kit .
Proceed as follows:
❒Pull up the handbrake.Unscrew the tyre valve
cap, take out the filler hose A fig. 120 and tighten
the ring nut B on the tyre valve;❒make sure that the compressor switch A fig. 121 is
in position 0 (off ), start the engine, plug into the
power socket in the central tunnel fig. 122 and
operate the compressor turning switch A to
position I (on). Inflate the tyre to the pressure
specified in the "Inflation pressure" paragraph in
the "Technical specifications" section. Check tyre
pressure on gauge B fig. 121 with compressor
off to obtain a more precise reading;
❒if after five minutes it is still impossible to reach at
least 1.8 bar, disengage the compressor from the
valve and power socket, then move the car
forwards by approx. ten metres in order
to distribute the sealing fluid inside the tyre evenly,
then repeat the inflation operation;
❒if after this operation you still cannot reach at least
1.8 bar after 5 minutes from switching on the
compressor, do not resume driving but contact a
Fiat Dealership;
fig. 120
F0W0176
fig. 121
F0W0181
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLANPETROL VERSIONS
Services must be performed every 30,000 km or 24 months.Thousands of miles 18 36 54 72 90 108
Thousands of km 30 60 90 120 150 180
Months 24 48 72 96 120 144
Check battery charge status and recharge if necessary●●●●●●
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment, glove
compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)●●●●●●
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust jets if necessary.●●●●●●
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear●●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet and tailgate locks and cleanliness and lubrication of
linkages●●●●●●
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody protection, pipes
and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes), rubber elements (boots, sleeves,
bushes, etc.)●●●●●●
Check front disc brake pad condition and wear●●●●●●
Check rear drum brake lining condition and wear●●●
Check and, if necessary, top-up fluid levels (engine cooling, hydraulic clutch/
brakes, windscreen washer, battery, etc.)●●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive belt(s)●●
Check/adjust clutch pedal travel●●●●●●
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Thousands of miles 18 36 54 72 90 108
Thousands of km 30 60 90 120 150 180
Months 24 48 72 96 120 144
Replace toothed timing drive belt (0.9 TwinAir 85 HP and 0.9 TwinAir 65 HP
engine excluded)
(**)
●
Replace air cleaner cartridge (1.2 8V 69 HP versions)●●●
Replace air cleaner cartridge (0.9 TwinAir Turbo 85 HP and 0.9 TwinAir 65 HP
versions)●●●●●●
Change engine oil and replace oil filter
(***)
●●●●●●
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)●●●
Change pollen filter (or every 12 months)●●●●●●
(**) Regardless of the distance covered, the timing belt must be changed every four years for particularly demanding use (cold
climates, town driving, long periods of idling) or at least every five years.
(***) If the vehicle has an annual mileage of less than 10,000 km, the engine oil and engine oil filter should be changed every 12
months.
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DIESEL VERSIONS
Services must be performed every 35,000 km or 24 months.Thousands of miles 21 42 63 84 105
Thousands of km 35 70 105 140 175
Months 24 48 72 96 120
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge●●●●●
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment, glove
compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)●●●●●
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust jets if necessary.●●●●●
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet and tailgate locks and cleanliness and lubrication of
linkages●●●●●
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody protection, pipes
and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes), rubber elements (boots, sleeves,
bushes, etc.)●●●●●
Check front disc brake pad condition and wear●●●●●
Check rear drum brake lining condition and wear●●
Check and, if necessary, top-up fluid levels (engine cooling, hydraulic clutch/
brakes, windscreen washer, battery, etc.)●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive belt(s)●●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if required●●●●●
Check exhaust gas emissions/smokiness●●●●●
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Thousands of miles 21 42 63 84 105
Thousands of km 35 70 105 140 175
Months 24 48 72 96 120
Check operation of engine management systems (using diagnosis socket)●●●●●
Check manual gearbox oil level●
Replace fuel filter cartridge●●
Replace accessory drive belt(s)●
Replace air cleaner cartridge●●●●●
Replacement of engine oil and oil filter (or every 24 months)
(*) (**)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)●●
Change pollen filter (or every 12 months)●●●●●(*) If the vehicle is mainly used for town driving or has an annual mileage of less than 10,000 km, the engine oil and filter should be
changed every 12 months.
(**) The actual oil and engine oil filter replacement interval depends on the car usage conditions and is indicated by a warning light or
message on the instrument panel, or in any case every 24 months.
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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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0.9 TwinAir 65 HP versionsA. Engine oil plug/filler - B. Engine oil dipstick - C. Engine coolant - D. Washer fluid for windscreen/rear window - E. Brake
fluid - F. Batteryfig. 150
F0W0330
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0.9 TwinAir 85 HP versionsA. Engine oil plug/filler - B. Engine oil dipstick - C. Engine coolant - D. Washer fluid for windscreen/rear window - E. Brake
fluid - F. Battery
F
E
C
D
B
A
fig. 151
F0W0089
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