brake fluid FIAT PANDA 2017 319 / 3.G Owners Manual

Warning light What it means
LOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE ENGAGED
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning light switches on but should switch off after a few
seconds.
Low brake fluid level
The warning light turns on when the level of the brake fluid in the reservoir falls below the minimum level,
possibly due to a leak in the circuit. On certain versions a dedicated message is displayed.
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Handbrake engaged
The warning light switches on when the handbrake is engaged. If the vehicle is moving a buzzer will also
sound.
IMPORTANT If the warning light turns on when travelling, check that the handbrake is not engaged.
LOW BATTERY CHARGE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light comes on when the ignition key is turned to MAR, but it should go out as soon as the
engine has started (with the engine running at idle speed a brief delay before going out is acceptable).
If the warning light stays on constantly or flashing, on some versions along with a dedicated message on
the display, contact a Fiat Dealership.
DOORS/BONNET/LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT OPEN
The warning light switches on, on some versions along with a message and a symbol in the display, when
one or more doors, the bonnet or the tailgate are not properly closed. An acoustic signal is activated with
the doors open and the car moving.
WARNING
39)If thewarning light switches on when travelling, stop the car immediately and contact a Fiat Dealership.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

TYRE REPAIRING AND
PRESSURE RESTORING
PROCEDURE
55) 56)
147)
Proceed as follows:
Position the vehicle in a safe and
suitable area and engage the
handbrake. Take the kit. Open the
cover D (fig. 116) of the compressor B
and insert the sealant cartridge A in
its compartment, pressing firmly
downwards. Remove the adhesive
speed label and apply it in a visible
position. Wear the protective gloves
provided. Remove the valve cap E from
the punctured tyre and connect and
firmly tighten the transparent sealing
fluid tube C.
Ensure that the on-off button A (fig.
117) is in the off0position. Insert the
electrical connector D fig. 115 in the
car’s 12V socket.
Move the on-off button A fig. 117 to
the onIposition to switch on the
compressor. When the pressure gauge
F fig. 116 indicates the right pressure
for the car, switch off the compressor
by moving the on-off button A to the
0position. If the pressure gauge F
indicates a pressure lower than 1.8 bar
/ 26 psi 5 minutes after starting the
compressor, switch off the compressor,
disconnect the sealing fluid tube C
(fig. 116) from the tyre valve, retighten
the valve cap and move the car about
10 metres to distribute the sealing
fluid in the tyre. Stop the car safely and
repeat the operation above until the
required pressure is reached. If after
other 5 min. from the compressor
ignition, the pressure gauge F
still indicates a pressure lower than 1.8
bar / 26 psi, the TYRE IS TOO
DAMAGED AND CANNOT BE
REPAIRED. Disconnect, put the kit
back in its compartment and call
roadside assistance.
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If the required pressure is reached,
continue driving. Do not exceed
80 km/h. Avoid sudden acceleration or
braking. After driving for about 8 km /
5 miles, position the vehicle in a safe
and suitable area and engage the
handbrake. Take the kit, ensure that the
on-off button A (fig. 117) is in the0
position and insert the electrical
connector in the car’s 12V socket.
Remove the repaired tyre’s valve cap,
take out the black inflation tube and
screw it firmly onto the valve. Inspect
the pressure gauge F to check the tyre
pressure.
If the pressure is lower than 1.8 bar /
26 psi, the TYRE IS TOO DAMAGED
AND CANNOT BE REPAIRED.
Disconnect, put the kit back in its
compartment and call roadside
assistance.
If the pressure is equal to or higher
than 1.8 bar / 26 psi, switch on the
compressor to reach the required
pressure. Disconnect and replace the
kit in the specific compartment. Drive
carefully to a specialist or the
manufacturer’s dealership as soon as
possible.PRESSURE RESTORING
Take out the black inflation tube and
screw it firmly onto the tyre valve. Press
the button B fig. 118 to adjust any
tyre overpressure.
CARTRIDGE
REPLACEMENT
Only use Fix&Go original cartridges
which can be purchased at Fiat
Dealership. Press the release button C
and lift it to remove the cartridge A
fig. 118. Insert the new cartridge and
press it firmly downwards.
WARNING
147)The information required by the
applicable regulation is indicated on the
Fix&Go kit package label. Compliance with
the indications on the label is an essential
condition to ensure the safety and the
effectiveness of the Fix&Go kit. Carefully
read the label before use, avoid improper
use. Fix&Go is subject to expiration and
must be replaced periodically. The kit
should be used by adults and cannot be
used by children.
WARNING
55)Show the package and the label to the
personnel charged with handling the tyre
treated with the tyre repair kit.
56)Fix&Go provides a temporary repair,
therefore the tyre must be examined and
repaired by a specialist as soon as
possible. The sealing fluid is effective at
temperatures between -40°C and +50°C. It
is possible to repair tyres which have
been damaged on tread up to a diameter
of 4mm; however, tyres damaged on
their side cannot be repaired. Before using
Fix&Go kit, ensure that the tyre isn't
excessively damaged and that the rim is in
good condition, otherwise do not use it
and call roadside assistance. Do not
remove foreign bodies from the tyre. Do
not let the compressor turned on for more
than 20 consecutive minutes - overheating
hazard.
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IN AN EMERGENCY

SCHEDULED
SERVICING
Correct servicing is crucial for
guaranteeing a long life for the vehicle
under the best conditions. For this
reason, Fiat has planned a series of
checks and services at fixed distance
intervals and, where provided, at fixed
time intervals, as described in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan.
Before each service, it is always
necessary to carefully follow the
instructions in the Scheduled Servicing
Plan (e.g. periodically check level of
fluids, tyre pressure, etc.).
Scheduled Servicing is offered by all
Fiat Dealerships according to a set time
schedule. If, during each operation, in
addition to the ones scheduled, the
need arises for further replacements or
repairs, these may be carried out with
the owner's explicit agreement only.
If your vehicle is used frequently for
towing, the interval between one
service operation and the next should
be reduced.IMPORTANT Scheduled Servicing
interventions are set out by the
Manufacturer. Failure to have them
carried out may invalidate the warranty.
It is advisable to inform a Fiat
Dealership of any small operating
irregularities without waiting for the next
service.
PERIODIC CHECKS
Every1,000km or before long
journeys, check and if necessary, top
up: engine coolant level; brake fluid
level; screen washer fluid level; tyre
inflation pressure and condition; lighting
system operation (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, etc.);
screen washer/wiper system operation
and positioning/wear of windscreen/
rear window wiper blades.
Every3,000km, check and top up if
required: engine oil level.DEMANDING USE OF THE
CAR
If the vehicle is used under one of the
following conditions: towing a trailer
or motorhome; dusty roads; short (less
than 7-8 km) and repeated journeys
with sub-zero outside temperatures;
engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speed or long periods
of inactivity, the following checks must
be carried out more often than
indicated in the Scheduled Servicing
Plan:
check front disc brake pad condition
and wear;
check cleanliness of bonnet and
luggage compartment locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;
visually inspect conditions of:
engine, gearbox, transmission, pipes
and hoses (exhaust/fuel system/brakes)
and rubber elements (gaiters/sleeves/
bushes, etc.);
check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
visually inspect conditions of the
accessory drive belts;
check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter / pollen
filter / air cleaner.
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN (petrol versions)
The checks listed in the Scheduled Servicing Plan, after reaching 150,000 km/10 years, must be cyclically repeated starting
from the first interval, thus following the same intervals as before.
Thousands of kilometres 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Years12345678910
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if
necessary; check the expiry date of the “Fix&Go Airflat”
repair kit (for versions/markets, where provided)
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, boot, passenger
compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel
warning lights, etc.)
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (1)
Check exhaust emissions/smokiness
Use the diagnosis socket to check supply/engine
management systems operation, emissions and, for
versions/markets, where provided, engine oil degradation
Visually inspect conditions of: exterior bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel
system, brakes), rubber elements (gaiters, sleeves,
bushes, etc.)
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear
(1) Always only use the liquids shown in the handbook for topping up after having checked that the system is not damaged.
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Thousands of kilometres 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Years12345678910
Replace toothed timing drive belt (all 0.9 TwinAir versions
excluded)(6)
Replace air cleaner cartridge (7)
Change the brake fluid(8)
Replace filter inside the pressure regulator (LPG versions
only)
Replace paper filter (LPG in gaseous state) (LPG versions
only)
Replace the passenger compartment cleaner (7) (O) (●)
(6) Areas that are not dusty: recommended maximum mileage 120,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 6 years, regardless of distance travelled. Dustyareas
and/or demanding use of the vehicle (cold climates, town use, long periods of idling): advised maximum mileage 60,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 4
years, regardless of distance travelled.
(7) If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this cleaner must be replaced every 15,000 km
(8) The brake fluid replacement has to be done every two years, irrespective of the mileage
(O) Recommended operations
(●) Mandatory operations
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DIESEL VERSIONS
The checks listed in the Scheduled Servicing Plan, after reaching 200,000 km/10 years, must be cyclically repeated starting
from the first interval, thus following the same intervals as before.
Thousands of kilometres 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
Years12345678910
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if
necessary; check the expiry date of the “Fix&Go Airflat”
repair kit (for versions/markets, where provided)
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, boot, passenger
compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel
warning lights, etc.)
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (1)
Check exhaust emissions/smokiness
Use the diagnosis socket to check supply/engine
management systems operation, emissions and, for
versions/markets, where provided, engine oil degradation
Visually inspect conditions of: exterior bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel
system, brakes), rubber elements (gaiters, sleeves,
bushes, etc.)
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear
(1) Always only use the liquids shown in the handbook for topping up after having checked that the system is not damaged.
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Thousands of kilometres 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
Years12345678910
Replace accessory drive belt/s(3)
Replace fuel filter cartridge (4)
Replace air cleaner cartridge (5)
Change the brake fluid(6)
Replace the passenger compartment cleaner (5) (O) (●)
(3) Areas that are not dusty: recommended maximum mileage 120,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 6 years, regardless of distance travelled. Dustyareas
and/or demanding use of the car (cold climates, town use, long periods of idling): advised maximum mileage 60,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 4
years, regardless of distance travelled.
(4) If the vehicle runs on fuel with quality below the relevant European specification, this filter must be replaced every 20,000 km
(5) If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this cleaner must be replaced every 20,000 km
(6) The brake fluid replacement has to be done every two years, irrespective of the mileage
(O) Recommended operations
(●) Mandatory operations
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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CHECKING LEVELS
158) 159)59)
0.9 TwinAir/0.9 TwinAir Turbo versions
A. Engine oil plug / filler-–B.Engine oil dipstick-–C.Engine coolant-–D.Washer fluid for windscreen/rear window-–E.Brake fluid-–F.
Battery
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1.2 8V 69 HP versions
A. Engine oil plug / filler-–B.Engine oil dipstick-–C.Engine coolant-–D.Washer fluid for windscreen/rear window-–E.Brake fluid-–F.
Battery
124F1D0098
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