2003-2012 Fiat Panda SUV STARTING AND DRIVING -> TOWING TRAILERS User Manual
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130) Do not use a mobile phone near the  
refuelling pump: risk of fire.  
Natural Power versions  
TOWING TRAILERS  
49)  
131) 132)  
To access filler B fig. 90, open the flap  
and undo cap A turning it  
counterclockwise.  
IMPORTANT  
WARNING  
For towing motorhomes or trailers the  
vehicle must be fitted with an approved  
tow hook and an adequate electrical  
system. Installation must be carried out  
by a specialist.  
The profile of filler B for refilling is the  
universal type, compatible with Italian  
and NGV1 standards. In some  
European countries adapters are  
considered ILLEGAL (e.g. in Germany).  
48) For diesel engines, only use diesel fuel  
for motor vehicles in accordance with  
EN 590 European specifications. The use  
of other products or mixtures may damage  
the engine beyond repair and  
consequently invalidate the warranty, due  
to the damage caused. If you accidentally  
introduce other types of fuel into the tank,  
do not start the engine. Empty the tank.  
If the engine has been run for even an  
extremely limited amount of time, you must  
not only drain the fuel tank, but the rest of  
the supply circuit as well.  
Install any specific and/or additional  
door mirrors as specified by the  
Highway Code.  
Remember that when towing a trailer,  
steep hills are harder to climb, braking  
distances increase and overtaking  
takes longer depending on the overall  
weight of the trailer.  
49) The other plates (provided with the  
vehicle documents) show the date when  
the first cylinder inspection/test is due.  
Methane refuelling stations are not  
authorised to refill the cylinders when the  
inspection date has expired.  
Engage a low gear when driving  
downhill, rather than constantly using  
the brake.  
F1D0110  
90  
The weight the trailer exerts on the  
vehicle tow hook reduces the vehicle's  
loading capacity by the same amount.  
To make sure that the maximum  
towable weight is not exceeded (given  
in the vehicle registration document)  
account should be taken of the fully  
laden trailer, including accessories and  
luggage.  
WARNING  
128) Do not apply any object/plug to the  
end of the filler which is not provided for  
the car. The use of non-compliant  
objects/caps could cause a pressure  
increase inside the tank, resulting in  
dangerous situations.  
Do not exceed the speed limits specific  
to each country you are driving in, in  
the case of vehicles towing trailers.  
In any case, the top speed must not  
exceed 100 km/h.  
129) Do not bring naked flames or lit  
cigarettes near to the fuel filler: fire risk.  
Keep your face away from the fuel filler to  
prevent breathing in harmful vapours.  
103  
An electric brake (or electric winch)  
should be supplied directly by the  
battery through a cable with a cross  
section of no less than 2.5 mm2.  
In addition to the electrical branches,  
the vehicle electrical system can only  
be connected to the supply cable for an  
electric brake and to the cable for an  
internal light for the trailer, not  
exceeding 15 W. For connections, use  
the preset control unit with a battery  
cable with section not less than 2.5  
mm2.  
WARNING  
131) The ABS with which the vehicle is  
equipped will not control the braking  
system of the trailer. Particular caution is  
required on slippery roads.  
132) Never modify the braking system of  
the vehicle to control the trailer brake.  
The trailer braking system must be fully  
independent of the vehicle’s hydraulic  
system.  
On Panda Cross and Panda 4x4  
versions, in the event of prolonged  
vehicle use at maximum tow capacity  
on slopes, replacing engine oil more  
frequently (every 10,000 km) is  
advisable.  
IMPORTANT The use of auxiliary loads  
other than external lights (electric brake,  
winch, etc.) must be used with engine  
running.  
IMPORTANT To install a tow hook  
contact a Fiat Dealership.  
104  

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