engine FIAT PANDA 2018 Owner handbook (in English)

SERVICING AND CARE
Correct maintenance permits the
performance of the vehicle to be
maintained over time, as well as limited
running costs and safeguarding the
efficiency of the safety systems.
This chapter explains how.SCHEDULED SERVICING ...............128
BATTERY RECHARGING ................139
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ...............141
WINDSCREEN / REAR WINDOW
WIPERS ..........................................146
LIFTING THE VEHICLE....................147
WHEELS AND TYRES.....................147
BODYWORK ...................................148
INTERIOR .......................................149
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SCHEDULED
SERVICING
Correct servicing is crucial for
guaranteeing a long life for the car
under the best conditions.
For this reason, Fiat has planned a
series of checks and services at fixed
distance and/or time intervals, as
described in the Service Schedule.
To keep the car’s efficiency in tip-top
condition, in the previous Scheduled
Service plan pages a few additional
checks are listed that should be carried
out more frequently with respect to
the normal coupon redemption
schedule.
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 car is used frequently for towing,
the interval between one scheduled
servicing 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.
For cars with 0.9 TwinAir engines:
every3,000km check the engine oil
level and top it up to the maximum level
if necessary.DEMANDING USE OF THE
CAR
If the car 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 the cleanliness of the side,
bonnet and luggage compartment
locks, and the cleanliness and
lubrication of the linkages;
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
WARNING: Once you have carried out the last intervention in the table, continue with the scheduled servicing, maintaining the
frequency indicated in the plan by marking each operation with a dot or dedicated note.
Warning: simply restarting the maintenance from the start of the plan may cause the allowed interval to be exceeded for some
operations!
Thousands of miles 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90
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” 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
(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 miles 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90
Thousands of kilometres 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
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Check fuel system operation and parameters using the
diagnosis socket (LPG versions only)
Visually inspect condition of: methane pipes and
connectors and methane cylinder fastening, restore if
necessary (Natural Power versions only) (4)
Check pressure regulator and replace internal filter, if
necessary (Natural Power versions only) (4)
Check fuel system operation and parameters using self-
diagnosis socket (Natural Power versions only)
Check torque tightening of cylinder fastening bands
(Natural Power versions only)
Check pressure regulator heating pipes sealing (Natural
Power versions only)
Check correct fitting of injectors (positioning, clip retention)
(Natural Power versions only)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (5) (O) (●)
(4) Or every year.
(5) If the car is used mainly on urban routes or the annual distance travelled is less than 10,000 km, the engine oil and engine oil filter must be changed every year.
(O) Recommended operations.
(●) Obligatory operations.
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Thousands of miles 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90
Thousands of kilometres 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
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Replace spark plugs (1.2 8V 69 HP and 0.9 TwinAir Turbo
80 HP/85 HP versions) (6)
Replace spark plugs (0.9 TwinAir 60 HP/65 HP) (6)
Replace accessory drive belt/s(2)
Replace toothed timing drive belt (all 0.9 TwinAir versions
excluded)(2)
Replace air cleaner cartridge (7)
Change the brake fluid(8)
(6) For 0.9 TwinAir versions, to guarantee correct operation and prevent serious damage to the engine, it is essential to proceed as follows: only use spark plugs
specifically certified for these engines; all spark plugs should be of the same type and brand (see the "Engine" paragraph in the "Technical specifications"
chapter); strictly comply with the spark plugs replacement intervals in the Service Schedule. It is advisable to contact a FIAT Dealership for plug replacement. (2) The maximum mileage is 120,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 6 years, regardless of distance travelled. If the vehicle is used in heavy conditions (dusty
areas, cold climates, urban driving, long periods of idling), the maximum mileage is 60,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 4 years regardless of the
mileage.
(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.
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DIESEL VERSIONS
WARNING: Once you have carried out the last intervention in the table, continue with the scheduled servicing, maintaining the
frequency indicated in the plan by marking each operation with a dot or dedicated note.
Warning: simply restarting the maintenance from the start of the plan may cause the allowed interval to be exceeded for some
operations!
Thousands of miles 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
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” 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
(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 miles 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Thousands of kilometres 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
Years12345678910
Visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belt(s) (2)
Check drive transmission idler unit (PTU) oil level (Panda
Cross and 4x4 Panda 4x4 versions only)
Check rear differential oil level (Panda Cross 4x4 and
Panda 4x4 versions only)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter(3)
Replace accessory drive belt/s(2)
Replace fuel filter cartridge (4)
(2) The maximum mileage is 120,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 6 years, regardless of distance travelled. If the vehicle is used in heavy conditions (dusty
areas, cold climates, urban driving, long periods of idling), the maximum mileage is 60,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 4 years regardless of the
mileage.
(3) The actual interval for changing engine oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the car usage conditions and is signalled by the warning light or
message in the instrument panel. In any case, it must never exceed 2 years. Where the car is used mostly in urban settings you need to replace the engine oil
filter every year.
(4) If the car runs on fuel with quality below the relevant European specification, this filter should be replaced every 20,000 km.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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CHECKING LEVELS
161) 162)58)
0.9 TwinAir/0.9 TwinAir Turbo versions
A. Engine oil plug/filler – B. Engine oil dipstick – C. Engine coolant fluid – D. Windscreen/rear window washer fluid – E. Brake fluid – F. Battery
128F1D0097
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1.2 8V 69 HP versions
A. Engine oil plug/filler – B. Engine oil dipstick – C. Engine coolant fluid – D. Windscreen/rear window washer fluid – E. Brake fluid – F. Battery
129F1D0098
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1.3 16V MultiJet versions
A. Engine oil plug/filler – B. Engine oil dipstick – C. Engine coolant fluid – D. Windscreen/rear window washer fluid – E. Brake fluid – F. Battery
130F1D0141
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