Fiat Panda (2022 year). Manual in english — page 9

IN AN EMERGENCY

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REFITTING THE

STANDARD WHEEL

51)

Following the procedure described

previously, raise the car and remove

the space-saver wheel.

Versions with steel wheels

Proceed as follows:

make sure the contact surfaces

between standard wheel and hub are

clean so that the fastening bolts will not

come loose;

For versions with hub caps

fastened with bolts only

: fit the

standard wheel by inserting the first

bolt by 2 threads into the hole closest

to the inflation valve. Then fit the hub

cap, aligning the crescent hole with the

bolt already fitted, then fit the other

bolts.

For versions with hub caps

without holes for wheel fastening

studs only

: fit the standard wheel

and insert the fastening bolts without

tightening them;

using the wrench provided, tighten

the fastening bolts;

lower the car and remove the jack;

use the wrench provided to fully

tighten the bolts, passing alternately

from one bolt to the opposite one.

For versions with hub caps without

holes for wheel fastening studs

only:

once the normal wheel has been

fitted, insert the press-fit hub cap,

aligning the slot with the inflation valve;

place the inner part of the hub cap

on the wheel rim;

engage the hub cap by applying an

axial force in several points as shown

in fig. 164 to allow the correct coupling

between hub cap and wheel.

164

F1D0815

Versions with alloy rims

Proceed as follows:

insert the wheel on the hub and use

the spanner provided to tighten the

bolts;

lower the car and remove the jack;

use the wrench provided to fully

tighten the bolts, passing alternately

from one bolt to the opposite one;

reinsert the press-fitted hub cap,

making sure that the reference hole on

the wheel is aligned with the reference

pin on the cap.
NOTE If it is not fitted correctly, the hub

cap may detach when the vehicle is

running.

At the end of the operation

stow the space-saver wheel in the

compartment provided in the luggage

compartment;

insert the jack and the other tools in

the container;

arrange the container and tools on

the space-saver wheel;

correctly reposition the luggage

compartment mat.

148)

The space-saver wheel (for

versions/markets where provided) is

specific to your car, do not use it on

other models, nor use the space-saver

wheel of other models on your car. The

space-saver wheel must only be used in

the event of an emergency. Never use it

for more than strictly necessary and never

exceed 80 km/h. On the space-saver

wheel there is an orange sticker,

summarising the main warnings regarding

space-saver wheel usage restrictions.

Never remove or cover the label. The label

contains the following indications in four

languages: "Warning! For temporary use

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only! 80 km/h max.! Replace with standard

wheel as soon as possible. Never cover

this indication". Never apply a wheel cap

on a space-saver wheel.

149)

It is extremely dangerous to attempt

to change a wheel on the side of the car

next to the driving lane: make sure that

the car is at a sufficient distance from the

road, to avoid being run over.

150)

Alert other drivers that the car

is stationary in compliance with local

regulations: hazard warning lights, warning

triangle, etc. Any passengers on board

should leave the car, especially if it is

heavily laden. Passengers should stay

away from on-coming traffic while the

wheel is being changed. On hills or uneven

roads, use chocks or appropriate objects

to block the wheels of the vehicle.

151)

The vehicle's driving characteristics

will be modified with the space-saver

wheel fitted. Avoid violent acceleration

and braking, abrupt steering and fast

cornering. The overall duration of the

space-saver wheel is of about 3000 km,

after which the relevant tyre must be

replaced with another one of the same

type. Never install a traditional tyre on a rim

designed to be used as a space-saver

wheel. Have the wheel repaired and

refitted as soon as possible. Using two

or more space-saver wheels at the same

time is forbidden. Do not apply grease to

the bolt threads before fitting: they could

come unscrewed.

152)

The jack is a tool developed and

designed only for changing a wheel, if a

tyre gets punctured or damaged, on the

car with which it is supplied or on other

cars of the same model. It must not be

used, for example, to jack other vehicle

models or objects. Never use it to carry

out servicing or repairs under the car or

to change summer/winter - wheels and

vice versa. Never position yourself under

a jacked vehicle. Should it be necessary

to work under the vehicle, contact a Fiat

Dealership. Incorrectly positioning the jack

may cause the vehicle to fall: use it only

in the positions indicated. Do not use the

jack for loads higher than the one shown

on its label. Never start the engine with

vehicle raised. If the vehicle is raised more

than necessary, everything can become

more unstable, with the risk of the vehicle

dropping violently. Thus, lift the car only

as needed in order to access the spare

wheel.

153)

Incorrectly fitting the wheel cap

may cause it to fall off when the car is in

motion. Never tamper with the inflation

valve. Never introduce tools of any kind

between rim and tyre. Check tyre and

space-saver wheel pressures regularly

complying with the values given in the

"Technical specifications" section.

50)

When turning the jack handle make

sure that it can turn freely without scraping

your hand against the ground. The moving

components of the jack ("worm screw"

and joints) can also cause injuries: avoid

touching them. If you come into contact

with lubricating grease, clean yourself

thoroughly.

51)

Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as

possible to have the correct tightening of

the wheel bolts checked.

Fix&Go KIT

(for versions/markets, where provided)

The Fix&Go quick tyre repair kit is

located in the boot inside a dedicated

container.

154) 155) 156)

52)

TYRE REPAIR

PROCEDURE

Preliminary operations:

Stop the car in a position that is not

dangerous for oncoming traffic where

you can change the wheel safely. The

ground must be flat and sufficiently

compact;

stop the engine and engage the

parking brake;

engage 1st gear if the car is uphill, or

reverse if the car downhill;

steer the wheels completely;

in the event of a steep slope, place a

wedge or stone behind the wheels;

Wear the reflective safety jacket

(compulsory by law) before getting

out of the car. In any case, follow the

road safety laws in force in the country

where you are driving;

wear the gloves.

Tyre repair:

Remove the speed limit sticker (3)

fig. 165 and fig. 168 and apply it

in a clearly visible position on the

dashboard.

IN AN EMERGENCY

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OPT1 kit

165

F0S2074

remove the cap from the tyre valve

and connect and screw the transparent

tube of the sealant (4) fig. 165 onto the

valve. If a 250 ml cartridge is present

the housing of the transparent tube

is provided with removable ring to

facilitate extraction. Make sure that the

ON/OFF button (5) fig. 166 is in the off

position (button not pressed);

5

7

166

F0S1395

plug the electrical connector of the

tyre inflation kit into the 12V socket of

the car and start the engine;

operate the compressor by pressing

the ON/OFF button (5) fig. 166. When

the pressure gauge (7) indicates the

prescribed pressure indicated in

the "Wheels" chapter in this Owner

Handbook or on the label, switch

off the compressor by pressing the

button again and in any case do not

disconnect the hose until the sealing

liquid has been blown in (about 2

minutes);

If the pressure gauge (7) fig. 166

reads a pressure lower than 1.8

bar / 26 psi 15 min. after turning

on the compressor, switch off the

compressor, disconnect the sealant

hose (4) fig. 165 from the tyre

valve proceed with the procedure

for restoring pressure after repair

described in the following paragraph

after having disconnected the cartridge.

Disconnect the cartridge (1) from the

compressor, by pressing the release

button (8) and lifting the cartridge (1)

upwards fig. 167.

167

P2000161

OPT2 kit

168

F0S2075

Use only in the event of a puncture.

Do not use to inflate tyre that is not

punctured.

remove the cap from the tyre valve

and connect and screw the transparent

tube of the sealant (4) fig. 168 onto

the valve. Make sure that the ON/OFF

button (5) fig. 166 is in the off position

(button not pressed);

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plug the electrical connector of the

tyre inflation kit into the 12V socket of

the car and start the engine;

operate the compressor by pressing

the ON/OFF button (5) fig. 166. When

the pressure gauge (7) indicates the

prescribed pressure indicated in

the "Wheels" chapter in this Owner

Handbook or on the label, switch

off the compressor by pressing the

button again and in any case do not

disconnect the hose until the sealing

liquid has been blown in (about 2

minutes);

If the pressure gauge (7) fig. 166

reads a pressure lower than 1.8

bar / 26 psi 15 min. after turning

on the compressor, switch off the

compressor, disconnect the sealant

hose (4) fig. 168 from the tyre

valve proceed with the procedure

for restoring pressure after repair

described in the following paragraph.

Procedure for restoring

pressure after repair

Move the car by approximately 10 m

to allow the distribution of the sealant;

secure the car following the

instructions described in the

"Preliminary operations" paragraph in

this chapter;

restore the pressure using the

black inflation tube (9) fig. 165 for the

OPT1

version or the inflation tube (4)

fig. 168 for the

OPT2

version until

the prescribed pressure is reached. If

also in this case, the pressure is lower

than 1.8 bar / 26 psi 15 minutes after

turning on, do not resume driving but

contact a Fiat Dealership.
Only for

OPT1

: Press the air release

button to adjust any tyre overpressure

(10) fig. 166.
After driving for approximately 8 km

/ 5 miles, repeat the procedure for

restoring the pressure.
For

OPT2

only: This can only be used

to restore pressure after using the kit

to repair a puncture (i.e. with empty

sealing cartridge)

154)

The information required by the

applicable regulation is indicated on the

Fix&Go kit package label. Carefully read

the label on the cartridge before use, avoid

improper use. The kit should be used by

adults and cannot be used by children.

155)

IMPORTANT: Do not exceed

80 km/h. Avoid sudden acceleration or

braking. The kit provides a temporary

repair, therefore the tyre must be

examined and repaired by a specialist as

soon as possible. Before using the kit,

ensure that the tyre is not 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.

156)

The compressor in the kit

MAY NOT

BE USED

for purposes other than tyre

repair.

52)

The sealant fluid is effective with

external temperatures from -40

°

C to

+50

°

C. The sealant fluid has an expiry date

and must be replaced periodically. It is

possible to repair tyres with damage on

the tread up to a maximum diameter of

6 mm. Show the cartridge and the label to

the personnel who must handle the tyre

treated with the TireKit.

JUMP STARTING

If the conventional battery is flat, jump

starting can be performed using cables

and the conventional battery of another

car, or using a supplementary lead

battery.

Jump starting may be dangerous if

carried out incorrectly: carefully follow

the procedures described below.

WARNINGS

Do not use the booster battery or any

other source of external supply with a

voltage above 12 V. The conventional

battery, the starter, the alternator and

the electrical system of the car could

be damaged. Do not attempt jump

IN AN EMERGENCY

144

starting if the conventional battery is

frozen. The conventional battery could

break or explode!

PREPARATION TO JUMP

STARTING

157) 158) 159)

53) 54)

WARNING The positive terminal (+) of

the conventional battery is shielded

by a protective cover. Lift the cover to

access the positive terminal.

Proceed as follows:

engage the handbrake, shift the gear

lever into neutral and turn the ignition

key to the STOP position;

switch off all the other electrical

devices in the vehicle;

if another vehicle is ready for jump

starting, park the vehicle within the

reach of the cables to be used for

starting, operate the handbrake

and make sure that the ignition is

deactivated.

WARNING Avoid contact between the

two vehicles since this could cause a

connection to earth and may result in

serious injury to any people nearby.

JUMP STARTING

157) 158) 159)

WARNING If the procedure below is

carried out incorrectly, it can cause

severe injury to people or damage

the recharging system of one or

both vehicles. Carefully follow the

instructions given below.

If the traditional battery is flat, it is

possible to start the engine using an

auxiliary battery with the same capacity

or a little higher than the flat one.
To start, proceed as follows in the

numerical order shown in fig. 169:

connect the positive terminals (+

mark near the terminal) of the two

traditional batteries using a suitable

lead;

with a second cable, connect

the negative terminal (

–

) of the

supplementary battery to an earth point

on the engine or gearbox of the car to

be started as shown in fig. 169;

if another vehicle is ready for jump

starting, park the vehicle within the

reach of the cables to be used for

starting, operate the handbrake

and make sure that the ignition is

deactivated.

start the engine;

when the engine has been started,

remove the leads reversing the order

above.

169

F1D0830

For versions with Start&Stop system,

in case of starting by booster battery,

refer to the “Start&Stop system”

paragraph in the “Starting and driving”

section.
If after a few attempts the engine does

not start, do not persist but contact a

Fiat Dealership.

WARNING Do not directly connect the

negative terminals of the two batteries.

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Sparks could ignite explosive gas

released from the traditional battery. If

the supplementary battery is installed

on another car, prevent accidental

contact between metal parts of the two

cars.

Cable disconnection

Once the engine has been started,

remove the cables proceeding as

follows:

disconnect the end of the cable used

for negative (-) from the engine earth

of the vehicle with flat conventional

battery.

disconnect the other end of the cable

used for negative (

–

) from the negative

terminal (

–

) of the supplementary

battery;

disconnect the end of the cable

used for positive (+) from the positive

terminal (+) of the supplementary

battery;

disconnect one end of the cable

used for positive (+) from the positive

terminal (+) of the car with flat

conventional battery.
If it is often necessary to perform

a jump starting, have the car's

conventional battery and the recharging

system checked by a Fiat Dealership.

WARNING Any accessories (e.g.

mobile phones, etc.) connected to the

vehicle power sockets draw current

even if they are not used. These

devices, if left connected too much

time with engine off, may cause the

conventional battery to drain with

following reduction of its life and/or

failure to start the engine.

BUMP STARTING

Never, under any circumstances, jump

start the engine by pushing, towing or

coasting downhill.

WARNING Remember that the brake

servo and electric power steering 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.

157)

This starting procedure must be

performed by expert personnel because

incorrect actions could cause electrical

discharge of considerable intensity.

Furthermore, conventional battery fluid is

poisonous and corrosive: avoid contact

with skin and eyes. Keep naked flames

and lighted cigarettes away from the

conventional battery and do not cause

sparks.

158)

Remove any metal objects (e.g. rings,

watches, bracelets), that might cause an

accidental electrical contact and cause

serious injury.

159)

Do not connect the cable to the

negative terminal (-) of the flat conventional

battery. The following spark could lead to

conventional battery explosion and cause

serious harm. Only use the specific earth

point; do not use any other exposed

metallic part.

53)

Do not start the car by connecting

the supplementary battery to the auxiliary

lithium battery for the hybrid system under

the front left seat, but connect it to the

battery in the engine compartment only.

54)

Never use a fast conventional battery

charger to jump start the engine as this

could damage the electronic systems,

particularly the engine ignition and fuel

supply control units.

IN AN EMERGENCY

146

FUEL CUT-OFF

SYSTEM

160)

This intervenes in the case of a collision

causing:

the interruption of the fuel supply with

the engine consequently cutting out;

the automatic unlocking of the doors;

turning on the lights inside the car;

the switching on of the hazard

warning lights;

automatic disconnection of the

auxiliary battery from the electrical

system.

NOTE Carefully check the car for

fuel leaks, for instance in the engine

compartment, under the car or near

the tank area. After a collision, turn the

ignition key to STOP to prevent the

conventional battery from running

down.

To restore the correct operation of the

vehicle, proceed as follows:

turn the ignition key to the MAR

position;

activate the right direction indicator;

deactivate the right direction

indicator;

activate the left direction indicator;

deactivate the left direction indicator;

activate the right direction indicator;

deactivate the right direction

indicator;

activate the left direction indicator;

deactivate the left direction indicator;

turn the ignition key to STOP and

then to MAR.

LPG versions

: in the event of an

impact, petrol supply is immediately

cut-off, the LPG safety valves are

closed and the injection is interrupted,

switching off the engine.

Natural Power versions

: in the

event of an impact, the power supply

is immediately cut off, causing engine

switching off.

WARNING (for the 1.0 FireFly Hybrid

versions) The auxiliary lithium battery

can only be reconnected to the

electrical system by a Fiat Dealership.

160)

If, after an impact, you smell fuel or

notice leaks from the fuel system, do not

reactivate the system to avoid the risk of

fire.

TOWING THE CAR

161) 162) 163) 164) 165)

The tow hook, if is supplied with the

car, is housed in the tool box, under

the mat in the luggage compartment.

ATTACHING THE TOW

RING

Manually release the plug (A) fig. 170

on the front bumper or (A) (for

versions/markets, where provided)

on the rear bumper by pressing the

lower part, take tow ring (B) from its

housing in the tool support and tighten

it securely on the front fig. 171 or rear

threaded pin.

170

F1D0094

147

171

F1D0095

For versions/markets where

specified

The car can only be towed in one of

the following ways (and always with

the engine off, gear set to neutral and

handbrake released):

with all the wheels on the road

surface;

with the front (or rear) wheels raised

or resting on an emergency vehicle and

the rear (or front) wheels resting on a

specific trolley;

loaded on the flatbed of the rescue

vehicle with all the wheels on the

flatbed.

WARNING On Cross versions, hooks

(A) fig. 172, if present, can be used to

tow the car in an emergency. If there

are no hooks (A), the car is equipped

with a hook ring, which can only be

used at the front.

172

F1D0120

161)

Before towing, turn the ignition key

to MAR-ON and then to STOP without

removing it. The steering column will

automatically lock when the key is

removed and the wheels cannot be

steered.

162)

Before tightening the ring clean the

threaded housing thoroughly. Make sure

that the ring is fully fastened in the housing

before towing the car.

163)

Whilst towing, remember that as

the assistance of the brake servo and

the electric power assisted steering is

not available, greater force needs to be

exerted on the brake pedal and more effort

is required on the steering wheel. Do not

use flexible cables when towing and avoid

jerky movements. During towing, make

sure that the trailer hitch does not damage

any components it is touching. When

towing the vehicle, you must comply with

all specific traffic regulations, both in terms

of the towing device and behaviour on the

road. Do not start the engine while towing

the car.

164)

The front and rear tow hooks (for

versions/markets, where provided) should

be used only for emergencies on the

road. You are allowed to tow the vehicle

for short distances using an appropriate

device in accordance with the highway

code (a rigid bar), to move the vehicle

on the road in readiness for towing or

transporting via a breakdown vehicle. Tow

rings MUST NOT be used to tow vehicles

off the road or where there are obstacles

and/or for towing operations using cables

or other non-rigid devices. In compliance

with the above conditions, towing must

take place with the two cars (one towing,

the other towed) aligned as much as

possible along the same centre line.

165)

Do not use tow hooks for securing

the vehicle on ships.

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

148

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

Proper maintenance allows car

performance to be maintained over

time, operating costs to be contained,

and safety system performance to be

safeguarded.
This section explains how.

SCHEDULED SERVICING . . ... 149
CHARGING THE

CONVENTIONAL BATTERY. . . 155
ENGINE COMPARTMENT . . ... 157
CONVENTIONAL BATTERY. . . 162
AUXILIARY BATTERY . . . . . 163
BRAKES . . . . . . . . ... 163
WINDSCREEN WIPER/REAR

WINDOW WIPER . . . . . ... 163
LIFTING THE VEHICLE. . . . 164
WHEELS AND TYRES. . . . . 164
CAR INACTIVITY . . . . . . 166
BODYWORK . . . . . . . . 166
INTERIOR . . . . . . . . . 168

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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 Scheduled Servicing Plan

To keep the car in tip-top conditions, a

few additional checks which should

be carried out more frequently

with respect to the normal service

deadlines are listed in the Scheduled

Service plan on the previous pages.

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.

WARNING Scheduled Servicing

interventions are set out by the

Manufacturer. Failure to have them

carried out may invalidate the

warranty. We advise sharing any

doubts regarding the car’s proper

operation with your Fiat Dealership,

before waiting for the next coupon

redemption.

REGULAR CHECKS

Every

1,000

km 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.
Every

3,000

km, check and top up if

required: engine oil level.

For cars with 0.9 TwinAir engines

:

every 3,000 km 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 the charge status and fluid

level (electrolyte) of the conventional

battery;

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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SERVICE SCHEDULE

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

Years

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

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

Visually inspect condition 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

Check operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system and

adjust nozzles, if necessary

Check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks, cleanliness and

lubrication of linkage

151

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

Years

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary

Check and adjust clutch pedal travel (1.2 8V 69 HP LPG versions

only)

Visually inspect conditions and wear of front disc brake pads and

integrity of pad wear indicator

Visually inspect conditions and wear of rear disc brake pads

and integrity of pad wear indicator (for versions/markets where

provided)

Visually inspect rear drum brake lining condition and wear (for

versions/markets, where provided)

Visually check conditions of accessory drive belt and control and

(for versions without automatic tensioner) check tension (0.9

TwinAir - 1.2 8V 69 HP LPG)

Visually inspect condition of various drive belts (1.0 FireFly 70 HP

Hybrid)

Visually inspect conditions of toothed timing drive belt (1.2 8V LPG

version only)

Check tappet clearance and adjust if necessary (1.2 8V 69 HP LPG

versions)

Check manual gearbox with drive transmission idler unit (PTU) oil

level (Panda Cross 4x4 and Panda 4x4 versions only)

Check rear differential oil level (Panda Cross 4x4 and Panda 4x4

versions only)

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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

Years

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Visually inspect condition of: LPG pipes and connectors, LPG tank

fixing (LPG versions only)

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) (3)

Check pressure regulator and replace internal filter, if necessary

(Natural Power versions only) (3)

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)

Check and, if necessary, top up the Dualogic transmission fluid

level (for versions/markets, where provided) (9)

Change the engine oil and oil filter (0.9 TwinAir Turbo 85 HP and

0.9 TwinAir Turbo 85 HP Natural Power versions) (4) ( ) ( )

Change engine oil and oil filter (1.0 FireFly Hybrid / 1.2 8V 69 HP

LPG versions) (8)

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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

Years

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Replace spark plugs (1.2 8V 69 HP LPG - 0.9 TwinAir Turbo 85 HP

- 1.0 FireFly Hybrid) (5)

Replace accessory drive belt(s) (0.9 TwinAir - 1.2 8V 69 HP LPG)

(2)

Replace accessory drive belt(s) (only for 1.0 Firefly Hybrid versions)

(10)

Replace toothed timing drive belt (1.2 8V LPG version only)

(2)

Replace air cleaner cartridge (6)

Change the brake fluid

(7)

Replace filter inside the pressure regulator (LPG versions only)

Replace paper filter (LPG in gaseous state) (LPG versions only)

Replace passenger compartment filter (6) ( ) ( )

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

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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

Years

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Check the auxiliary drive belt tension, and replace if necessary (for

dusty roads only) (1.0 FireFly Hybrid versions only) (11)

(1) Only ever use the fluids shown in the handbook for topping up, and only after checking that the system is intact.

(2) The maximum mileage is 120,000 km/72,000 mi. The belt must be replaced every 6 years, regardless of distance travelled. If the vehicle is

used in heavy conditions (dusty areas, especially severe weather conditions, very low or very high temperatures for extended periods, urban

driving, long periods of idling), the maximum mileage is 60,000 km / 36,000 mi. The belt must be replaced every 4 years regardless of the

mileage

(3) Or every year.

(4) If the vehicle is used mainly on urban routes or the annual distance travelled is less than 10,000 km / 6,000 mi, the engine oil and engine oil

filter must be changed every year.

(5) For 0.9 TwinAir versions, to guarantee correct operation and prevent serious damage to the engine, it is essential to only use spark plugs

specifically certified for these engines; all spark plugs should be of the same type and brand (see the "Engine" chapter in the "Technical

specifications" section) and strictly comply with the spark plugs replacement intervals in the Service Schedule. It is advisable to contact a FIAT

Dealership for plug replacement.

(6) If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, the air cleaner must be replaced every 15,000 km / 9.000 mi.

(7) The brake fluid replacement has to be done every two years, irrespective of the mileage.

(8) If the vehicle is mainly used in towns and cities and does not exceed the mileage shown on the scheduled servicing plan, change the

engine oil and filter every year.

(9) The level must be checked every year for vehicles driven in countries with particularly severe weather (cold climate).

(10) Replace the auxiliary component belt every 240,000 km / 144,000 mi.

(11) The check and replacement, if necessary, must be based only on mileage, regardless of the time

( ) Recommended operations.

( ) Mandatory operations.

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CHARGING THE

CONVENTIONAL

BATTERY

166) 167)

NOTE After turning the ignition key to

STOP and having closed the driver's

door, wait at least one minute before

disconnecting and then reconnecting

the electrical supply to the conventional

battery.

WARNING Charging should be slow at

a low ampere rating for approximately

24 hours. Charging for a longer time

may damage the conventional battery.

WARNING The cables of the electrical

system must be correctly reconnected

to the conventional battery, i.e. the

positive cable (+) to the positive

terminal and the negative cable (

–

) to

the negative terminal. The conventional

battery terminals are marked with the

positive (+) and negative (-) terminal

symbols, and are shown on the battery

cover. The battery terminals must also

be corrosion-free.

WARNING If a "quick-type"

conventional battery charger is used

with the battery fitted on the car, before

connecting it disconnect both cables of

the conventional battery itself. Do not

use a "quick-type" battery charger to

provide the starting voltage.

NOTE The conventional battery

charging procedure is given for

information only. You are advised to

contact a Fiat Dealership to have this

operation carried out.

VERSIONS WITHOUT

START&STOP SYSTEM

(for versions/markets, where provided)
To recharge, proceed as follows:

disconnect the terminal from the

negative conventional battery pole;

connect the charger cables to

the conventional battery terminals,

observing the polarity;

turn on the battery charger;

when it is recharged, turn the charger

off before disconnecting it from the

conventional battery;

reconnect the terminal to the

negative conventional battery pole.

VERSIONS WITH

START&STOP SYSTEM

(for versions/markets, where provided)
To recharge, proceed as follows:

disconnect the connector (A) fig. 173

by pressing the button (B) from the

sensor (C) monitoring the battery

conditions, on the negative (-) pole (D)

of the conventional battery;

connect the positive cable of

the battery charger to the positive

conventional battery terminal (E) and

the negative cable to the sensor

terminal (D);

turn on the battery charger. At the

end of the charging process, switch the

battery charger off;

after having disconnected the battery

charger, reconnect connector (A) to the

sensor (C).

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