warning light FIAT PANDA 2018 Owner handbook (in English)

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REFUELLING
Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95 in compliance with the European specification
EN228. Using these mixtures may cause misfiring and driving issues, as well as damage fundamental components of the supply system.
Diesel engines: refuel only with Diesel fuel motor vehicles conforming to the European specification EN590. The use of other products or
mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair and consequently invalidate the warranty, due to the damage caused.
LPG engines: refuel only with LPG for motor vehicles conforming to the European specification EN589. The use of other products or
mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair and consequently invalidate the warranty, due to the damage caused.
Refuelling with methane: refuel only with methane for motor vehicles. The use of other products or mixtures may damage the engine
beyond repair and consequently invalidate the warranty, due to the damage caused.
For further details on the use of the correct fuel see the "Refuelling the vehicle" paragraph in the "Starting and driving" chapter.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Make sure that the handbrake is engaged and place the gear lever in neutral. Fully depress the clutch pedal, without pressing the accelerator,
then turn the ignition key to MAR and wait for thewarning light to switch off (and thewarning light for Diesel versions); turn the
ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine starts.
Versions with Dualogic gearbox: make sure that the handbrake is engaged and that the gear lever is in P (Parking) or N (Neutral), fully
depress the brake pedal, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine is started. .
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park the car on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other
flammable material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The vehicle is fitted with a system that carries out a continuous diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to help protect the
environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the vehicle, you decide to add electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually draining the battery), contact a Fiat Dealership.
They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the vehicle's electric system can support the required load.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring that it maintains its performance and its safety features, its environmental friendliness
and low running costs for a long time to come.

KEYS
MECHANICAL KEY
The metal insert of the key activates:
the ignition device, the driver's side and
passenger's side door locks (for
versions/markets where provided) and
the luggage compartment lock.
KEY WITH REMOTE
CONTROL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
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The metal insert A fig. 2 of the key
operates:
the ignition device;
the driver side door and, for
versions/markets where provided, the
passenger side door.
Press button B fig. 2 to open/close the
metal insert.Briefly press button
: for unlocking of
doors and boot, timed switching-on
of ceiling lights and double flashing of
direction indicators (for versions/
markets, where provided).
Briefly press button
: lock of doors
and boot with ceiling lights off and
single flash of direction indicators (for
versions/markets, where provided).
Press the button
: remote
opening of the boot and double flashing
of the direction indicators. The
direction indicators will flash twice to
indicate that the boot has been
opened.
REQUEST FOR
ADDITIONAL KEYS
If you need a new mechanical key or a
new key with remote control, go to a
Fiat Dealership, taking an ID document
and the car ownership documents.
The system can recognise up to 8 keys
with incorporated remote control.
WARNING
1)Press button B only with the key far
from your body, especially your eyes and
from objects which could get damaged
(e.g. your clothes). Do not leave the key
unattended to avoid the button being
accidentally pressed while it is being
handled, e.g. by a child.
WARNING
1)The electronic components inside the
key may be damaged if the key is
subjected to strong shocks. In order to
ensure complete efficiency of the
electronic devices inside the key, it should
never be exposed to direct sunlight.
WARNING
1)Used batteries should be disposed of,
as specified by law, in the special
containers, otherwise take them to a Fiat
Dealership, which will deal with their
disposal.
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IGNITION DEVICE
2) 3) 4) 5)
The key can be turned to 3 different
positions fig. 3:
STOP: engine off, key can be
removed, steering column locked.
Some electrical devices (e.g. audio
system, central door locking system,
etc.) can operate;
MAR: driving position. All electrical
devices are enabled;
AVV: engine starting.
The ignition device is fitted with a safety
system that requires the ignition key
to be turned back to STOP if the engine
does not start, before the starting
operation can be repeated.STEERING LOCK
Activation
When the device is at STOP, remove
the key and turn the steering wheel until
it locks.
Turning off
Move the steering wheel slightly and
turn the key to MAR.
WARNING
2)If the ignition device has been tampered
with (e.g. an attempted theft), have it
checked by a Fiat Dealership before driving
again.
3)Always remove the key when you leave
your car to prevent someone from
accidentally operating the controls.
Remember to engage the handbrake.
Engage 1
stgear if the car is parked uphill or
reverse if the car is parked downhill. Never
leave children unattended in the vehicle.
4)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out any
after-market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifications
(e.g.: installation of anti-theft device) that
could badly affect performance and safety,
invalidate the warranty and also result in
non-compliance of the car with type-
approval requirements.
5)Never remove the key while the car is
moving. The steering wheel will
automatically lock as soon as it is turned.
This holds true for cars being towed as
well.
THE FIAT CODE
SYSTEM
This is an electronic engine locking
system which increases protection
against attempted thefts of the car. It is
automatically activated when the
ignition key is removed.
OPERATION
Each time the vehicle is started by
turning the ignition key to MAR, the Fiat
CODE system control unit sends a
recognition code to the Powertrain
Control Module to deactivate the
immobiliser.
The code is sent only if the Fiat CODE
system control unit has acknowledged
the code received from the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to
STOP, the Fiat CODE system
deactivates the functions of the engine
control module. If, during starting,
the code is not correctly recognised,
the
warning light switches on in the
instrument panel. In this case, turn
the key to STOP and then to MAR-ON;
if it is still locked, try again with the
other keys that come with the car.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if you still
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If thewarning light turns on, this
means that the system is running
a self-diagnosis (for example due to a
voltage drop). Should the fault persist,
contact a Fiat Dealership.DOORS
LOCKING/UNLOCKING
DOORS FROM THE
INSIDE
Push the control lever A fig. 4 towards
the door to lock the doors or pull it
to unlock them. With central door
locking system (for versions/markets,
where provided), operating the lever
A on the driver's side will lock/unlock all
the doors. Operating lever A on the
other doors locks/unlocks only the door
concerned. With mechanical lock,
locking/unlocking takes place operating
the single control levers.
IMPORTANT The locked door condition
is indicated by the red printing B fig.
4.LOCKING/UNLOCKING
DOORS FROM THE
OUTSIDE
Mechanical key:insert the metal
insert in the lock and turn it.
Key with remote control(for
versions/markets where provided):
press the
button to lock the doors, or
the
button to unlock the doors.
IMPORTANT Before opening a door,
ensure that you can do it in conditions
of safety. Open the doors only when the
vehicle is stationary.
CHILD SAFETY DEVICE
6)
This system prevents the rear doors
from being opened from the inside.
The device B fig. 5 can be engaged
only with the doors open:
position 1 - device engaged (door
locked);
position 2 - device not engaged
(door may be opened from the inside).
The device remains on even if the doors
are unlocked electrically.
IMPORTANT The rear doors cannot be
opened from the inside when the child
safety device is engaged.
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DOOR MIRRORS
15)
Manual adjustment
From the inside of the car, operate lever
A fig. 15 to adjust the mirror.
Electric adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The mirrors can only be adjusted with
the ignition key at MAR.
To carry out the adjustment, proceed as
follows:
select the desired mirror (left or right)
using selector A fig. 16;
move selector A to position B and
manipulate it to adjust the left door
mirror;
move selector A to position D and
manipulate it to adjust the right door
mirror.Once you have finished the adjustment,
return selector A to intermediate
locking position C.
IMPORTANT When the heated rear
window is activated, door mirror
defrosting is activated (for versions/
markets, where provided).
Manual folding
When required, fold the mirrors toward
the car interior.
IMPORTANT While driving , the mirrors
must always be open.
WARNING
15)As the driver's door mirror is curved, it
may slightly alter the perception of
distance.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
The left stalk fig. 17 controls the
operation of the headlights, side lights,
dipped beam headlights, parking lights,
main beam headlights, direction
indicators, and "Follow me home"
device.
The exterior lights can only be switched
on when the ignition key is at MAR.
The instrument panel and the various
dashboard controls will come on with
the external lights.
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SIDE LIGHTS / DAYTIME
RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)
"Daytime Running Lights"
(for versions/markets, where provided)
16) 17)
With the ignition key in MAR position
and the ring nut A fig. 17 turned to
Oposition, the daytime lights switch on
automatically; the other lights and the
internal lighting remain off.
SIDE LIGHTS / DIPPED
BEAM HEADLIGHTS
With the ignition key turned to MAR,
turn ring nut A fig. 17 to
. If dipped
beam headlights are activated, the
daytime running lights switch off and
the side lights and dipped headlights
switch on. The
warning light
switches on in the instrument panel.
When the ignition key is turned to the
STOP position or removed and ring A is
turned from theOto the
position,
all the side lights and number plate
lights turn on. The
warning light
will come on in the instrument panel.
PARKING LIGHTS
These lights can only be turned on with
ignition key in STOP position or
removed, by moving the ring nut A fig.
17 first to positionOand then to
position
.
The
warning light switches on in
the instrument panel.MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To activate the main beam headlights,
with ring nut A fig. 17 at
, pull the
stalk towards the steering wheel
beyond the end of travel position. The
warning light switches on in the
instrument panel.
When the stalk is pulled towards the
steering wheel again, beyond the end
of travel position, the main beam
headlights deactivate, the dipped
headlights reactivate and the
warning light switches off.
FLASHING
To do this, pull the stalk towards the
steering wheel (unstable position),
regardless of the position of ring nut A
fig. 17. The
warning light switches
on in the instrument panel.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Place the lever in the (stable) position:
upwards:activates the right
direction indicator;
downwards:activates the left
direction indicator.
The
orwarning light will blink on
the instrument panel. The direction
indicators switch off automatically when
the steering wheel is straightened."Lane Change" function
If you wish to signal a lane change,
place the left stalk in the unstable
position for less than half a second. The
direction indicator on the side selected
will be activated for 5 flashes and
then go out automatically.
"FOLLOW ME HOME"
DEVICE
This allows the space in front of the car
to be lit for a set time.
Activation:with the ignition key on
STOP or removed, pull the stalk
towards the steering wheel within 2
minutes from when the engine is turned
off.
Each time the stalk is moved, the lights
stay on for an extra 30 seconds up to
a maximum of 210 seconds; then
the lights are switched off automatically.
Each time the stalk is operated, the
warning light on the instrument
panel switches on and the display also
shows a message and how long the
function will remain active.
The
warning light comes on when
the stalk is first operated and stays on
until the function is automatically
deactivated. Each time the stalk is
activated it increases the time that the
lights remain on.
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Deactivation:keep the stalk pulled
towards the steering wheel for more
than two seconds.
REAR FOG LIGHTS
Press the
button, on the dashboard,
to switch on the rear fog lights.
With rear fog lights on, the
warning
light on the instrument panel will come
on at the same time.
FRONT/REAR FOG
LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The fog lights can be activated only
when the dipped beam headlights are
on.
To turn on the front/rear fog lights,
press button A fig. 18 as follows:
First pressing: front fog lights on;
second press: rear fog lights on;
third pressing: front/rear fog lights
off.
With front fog lights on, the
warning
light on the instrument panel will come
on at the same time.
With rear fog lights on, the
warning
light on the instrument panel will come
on at the same time.
WARNING
16)The daytime running lights are an
alternative to the dipped beam headlights
for driving during the daytime in countries
where it is compulsory to have lights on
during the day, and they are also permitted
in those countries where this is not
obligatory.
17)Daytime running lights cannot replace
dipped beam headlights when driving at
night or through tunnels. The use of
daytime running lights is governed by the
Highway Code of the country in which you
are driving. Comply with legal
requirements.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
FRONT CEILING LIGHT
Singe-bulb roof light
The lens of ceiling light Afig. 19 can be
set to three positions:
right side pressed: light always on
left side pressed: light always off
central position: the light switches
on/off when the doors are opened/
closed.
Multi-bulb roof light
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Switch A fig. 20 is used to switch on/off
the roof light bulbs.
A switch positions:
central position (position 1): lights C
and D switch on/off when the doors
are opened/closed;
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LPG tank certification
The LPG tank is certified in accordance
with the regulations in force.
In Italy, the tank has a life of 10 years
starting from the car registration date. If
the vehicle has been registered in a
country other than Italy, the duration
and the testing/inspection procedures
of the LPG tank can vary depending on
the national laws of that country. In all
case, when the time limit for your
country has expired, go to a Fiat Dealer
to have the tank replaced.
SELECTION OF
PETROL/LPG SUPPLY
TYPE
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The button A fig. 41 (petrol/LPG switch)
allows you to select running on petrol
or LPG.To guarantee switching in full safety, the
actual change to the chosen fuel
system takes place depending on the
car usage conditions; it may not
therefore be immediate.
Switching is confirmed by the green
warning light
on the instrument panel
turning on/off.
If the LPG runs out, switching to petrol
takes place automatically. In this case
the display shows the
icon just
above the wording LPG and the four
bars of the digital gauge turn off.
REFUELLING
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LPG
Maximum refuelling capacity (including
reserve): 30.5 litres. The figure already
takes into account the 80% tank filling
limit and the residual fluid required
for priming; this figure represents the
maximum permitted capacity. In
addition, this figure may vary from one
refuelling to another due to differences
between the network pump supply
pressures, pumps having different
supply/locking features, tank not
completely run out of fuel.
WARNING
30)Note that in some countries (including
Italy) there are legal restrictions in force
for parking/garaging motor vehicles fuelled
by gas that is denser than air; LPG comes
under this category.
31)Modifications or repairs to the supply
system that are not carried out correctly or
do not take the system technical
specifications into account can cause
malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
32)Do not switch between the two
operating modes whilst starting the engine.
WARNING
10)The system operates at temperatures
ranging between -20°C and 100°C.
11)If the fuel runs out while running on
LPG, the car switches to petrol
automatically and all the bars of the digital
indicator on the display turn off. The
display remains in this state until the next
LPG refuelling.
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12)The car is equipped with a gaseous
LPG injection system designed specifically
for it: it is therefore absolutely forbidden
to alter the configuration of the system or
its components. The use of other
components or materials could cause
malfunctions and lead to a reduction in
safety; therefore, in the case of problems,
contact a Fiat Dealership. To prevent
damage to the gas system parts when
towing or raising the vehicle, follow the
instructions in the "Towing the vehicle"
paragraph of the Owner Handbook.
13)When painting in an oven, the LPG
tank must be removed from the car and
later refitted by a Fiat Dealership. Although
the LPG system has numerous safety
features, it is advisable to proceed
as follows every time the vehicle is not in
use for a long period or moved in an
emergency as a result of a breakdown or
accident: unscrew the fastening devices A
fig. 38, then remove the cover B. Close
the LPG cock rotating the ring nut C
clockwise fig. 40. Refit the cover and
retighten the fastening devices.
14)Periodically (at least once every six
months), it is advisable to let the LPG in the
tank run out and, at the next refuelling,
check that it does not exceed the
maximum capacity of 30.5 litres (reserve
included) (with a tolerance of 2 litres
excess) (see instructions in the "Capacities"
paragraph of this Supplement). If the level
is above 30.5 litres (reserve included)
contact a Fiat Dealership immediately.
15)Regardless of the last fuel system
used, at the following engine starting, after
the initial petrol stage, the system will
automatically switch to LPG.16)When switching from petrol to LPG is
requested, a metal noise from the valves
which pressurise the circuit can be heard.
As a result of the switching logic described
above, a delay between the valve ticking
and the the green warning light
on
the instrument panel turning off is
completely normal.
17)In particular usage conditions, such as
starting and operation at low ambient
temperature or LPG supply with low
propane content, the system may switch
temporarily to petrol operation, without
indicating the performed switching. In the
event of low LPG levels in the tank or
request for high performance (e.g.
overtaking, fully laden vehicle, steep hills)
the system may automatically switch to
petrol operation to guarantee the engine
power requested. The green warning light
on the instrument panel turns on to
indicate this. When the above conditions
are no longer present, the system
automatically restores LPG operation; the
green warning light
switches off. To
achieve the automatic switching described
above, make sure that there is always
enough fuel in the petrol tank.
18)Only use LPG for motor vehicles.
19)It is strictly forbidden to use any
additive in the LPG.
VERSION WITH
METHANE SYSTEM
(Natural Power)
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INTRODUCTION
The "Natural Power" version features
two fuel systems, one for petrol and
one for natural gas (methane).
METHANE CYLINDERS
The vehicle is equipped with two
cylinders (total capacity about 72 litres)
fig. 42 - fig. 43 located under the
vehicle’s floor and protected by two
special guards.
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The methane, stored in the cylinders at
high pressure, flows through a
dedicated pipe to reach the pressure
regulator/reduction unit which supplies
the two methane injectors at low
pressure (about 9 bar).
Cylinder certification
The methane cylinders are certified in
accordance with ECE Regulation no.
110.
The cylinders must be inspected, in
accordance with ECE Regulation
Procedure no. 110, every 4 years from
the car registration date or in
accordance with specific regulations in
individual countries.
The plates provided by the Dealership
with the on board documentation
contain the date for the first inspection
of the cylinders. Methane refuelling
stations are not authorised to refill the
cylinders when the inspection date has
expired.IMPORTANT If the vehicle has been
registered in a country other than Italy,
the certification data, identification
and inspection procedures for
the methane cylinders should conform
to the legislation in that country. In
any case, remember that the life of the
cylinders is 20 years from the
production date as set out in ECE
Regulation no. 110.
SELECTION OF
PETROL/METHANE
SUPPLY TYPE
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This engine normally runs on methane
except during starting, when it runs
on petrol.
The button A fig. 44 (petrol/methane
switch) allows you to select running on
petrol or methane.To guarantee switching in full safety, the
actual change to the chosen fuel
system takes place depending on the
car usage conditions; it may not
therefore be immediate.
Switching is confirmed by the green
warning light
on the instrument panel
turning on/off.
In addition, when starting at outside
temperatures below approximately
–10°C, the switching times from petrol
to methane increase to allow the
pressure regulator/reduction unit to
heat up.
If the methane has run out, switching to
petrol takes place automatically. In this
case, the four bars of the digital gauge
turns off and the green warning light
on the instrument panel turns on.
REFUELLING
Methane
Capacity: about 12 kg. The total
volume of cylinders is about 72 litres.
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