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IMPORTANT It is advisable to switch the air recirculation on whilst queuing or in tunnels, or whilst driving on dusty roads, to  
prevent the introduction of polluted air. However, it is better not to use the function for long periods, particularly if there are  
many people on board, to prevent the windows from misting.  
C - Air distribution knob:  
air flow to central and side dashboard vents to ventilate the chest and the face during the hot season.  
distribution between feet area diffusers (warmest air) and dashboard diffusers (coolest air).  
towards the footwell diffusers. Due to the natural tendency of heat to spread upwards, this type of distribution warms the  
passenger compartment up as quickly as possible, providing an immediate feeling of warmth.  
distribution between feet area diffusers and windscreen/front side window diffusers. This type of distribution achieves  
effective heating of the passenger compartment and prevents the windows from misting up.  
air flow to the windscreen and front side window diffusers to demist or defrost them.  
D - Heated rear window, folding mirror/heated windscreen (for versions/markets, where available) activation/deactivation  
button. The LED on the button switches on to indicate activation. To maintain battery efficiency, the function is automatically  
deactivated after about 20 minutes  
E - Fan speed and climate control system activation/deactivation knob (for versions/markets, where available).  
IMPORTANT In warm-humid weather conditions, using cold air on the windscreen may cause external condensation, which  
could limit visibility.  
NOTE To stop the air flow from the vents, position the knob at 0 and put knob B to internal air recirculation.  
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ADDITIONAL HEATER  
(for versions/markets, where provided)  
This device speeds up passenger compartment warming when it is very cold. The heater switches on automatically according  
to the environmental conditions, with engine started and when the temperature of the engine coolant is low. The additional  
heater turns off automatically after the required comfort conditions are achieved.  
The heater only operates if the outside temperature and engine coolant temperature are low. The heater will not activate if the  
battery voltage is too low.  
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM  
(for versions/markets, where provided)  
Controls  
F1D0708  
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A - Turns on the AUTO function (climate control system automatic operation).  
B - Increases the air temperature.  
C - Decreases the air temperature.  
D - Selects manual air distribution.  
By pressing the buttons, one of the five possible air flow distribution patterns can be selected:  
air flow to the windscreen and front side window diffusers to demist or defrost them.  
air flow to central and side dashboard vents to ventilate the chest and the face during the hot season.  
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towards the footwell diffusers. Due to the natural tendency of heat to spread upwards, this type of distribution warms the  
passenger compartment up as quickly as possible, providing an immediate feeling of warmth.  
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distribution between feet area diffusers (warmest air) and dashboard diffusers (coolest air).  
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distribution between feet area diffusers and windscreen/front side window diffusers. This type of distribution achieves  
effective heating of the passenger compartment and prevents the windows from misting up.  
IMPORTANT In warm-humid weather conditions, using cold air on the windscreen may cause external condensation, which  
could limit visibility.  
E - Turns on/off the MAX-DEF function (fast front window defrosting/demisting).  
F - Turns on/off the air conditioning compressor.  
G - Turns on/off the internal air recirculation.  
H - Climate control on/off.  
F - Turns on/off the heated rear window and (for versions/markets, where available) the heated mirrors/heated windscreen.  
L/M - Adjusts the fan speed.  
The automatic climate control manages the Start&Stop function (engine off when the car speed is zero) to guarantee a suitable  
comfort inside the passenger compartment.  
NOTE In particularly severe climate conditions it is recommended to limit the use of the Start&Stop function to prevent the  
compressor from continuously switching on and off, with consequent rapid misting of the windows and accumulation of  
humidity with unpleasant smells in the passenger compartment.  
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WARNING  
18) It is advisable not to use the air recirculation function when the outside temperature is low to prevent the windows from rapidly misting up.  
WARNING  
2) The system uses a coolant that is compatible with the laws in force in countries where the vehicle is sold, R134a or R1234yf. When  
charging, only use the gas indicated on the dedicated plate in the engine compartment . The use of other coolants affects the efficiency and  
condition of the system. The lubricant used for the compressor is also strictly linked to the type of cooling gas, please refer to a Fiat  
Dealership.  
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MANUAL REAR WINDOW  
WINDERS  
ELECTRIC WINDOWS  
BONNET  
OPENING  
ELECTRIC FRONT  
WINDOWS  
To open/close the window operate the  
handle on the door panel.  
Proceed as follows:  
19) 20)  
pull lever A fig. 25 in the direction  
indicated by the arrow;  
These operate when the ignition key is  
turned to MAR and for about three  
minutes after turning the ignition key to  
STOP or removing it.  
WARNING  
19) Improper use of the electric windows  
can be dangerous. Before and during  
operation, always check that passengers  
are not exposed to the risk of being injured  
either directly by the moving windows or  
through objects getting caught or struck by  
them.  
The electric window control buttons are  
located beside the gear lever fig. 24  
and activate:  
A
Opening/closing of the left window.  
B Opening/closing of the right  
window.  
20) When leaving the vehicle, always  
remove the ignition key to avoid the risk of  
injury for people still on board due to  
accidental operation of the electric  
windows.  
With the ignition key at MAR, a long  
press activates the automatic operation  
of the window: raising/lowering on the  
driver's side and lowering only on  
the passenger side.  
F1D0035  
25  
move lever B fig. 26 to the left;  
F1D0036  
26  
F1D0031  
24  
25  
lift the bonnet and, at the same time,  
release the supporting rod C fig. 27  
from its catch D, then insert the end of  
the rod into housing E in the bonnet  
(large hole) and push to safety position  
(small hole).  
CLOSING  
Proceed as follows:  
WARNING  
keep the bonnet raised with one  
hand and remove rod C fig. 27 from  
housing E with the other, inverting the  
opening motion, then fit it back into  
its catch D;  
21) Incorrect positioning of the supporting  
rod may cause the bonnet to drop  
suddenly.  
22) Use both hands to lift the bonnet.  
Before lifting, check that the windscreen  
wiper arms are not raised from the  
windscreen, that the vehicle is stationary  
and that the handbrake is engaged.  
lower the bonnet to approximately  
20 centimetres from the engine  
compartment and let it drop. Make sure  
that the bonnet is completely closed  
and not only fastened by the locking  
device by trying to open it. If it is not  
perfectly closed, do not try to press the  
bonnet lid down but open it and repeat  
the procedure.  
23) Perform these operations only with  
vehicle stationary.  
24) For safety reasons, the bonnet must  
always be properly closed while driving.  
Therefore, make sure that the bonnet  
is properly closed and that the lock  
is engaged. If you discover that the bonnet  
is not perfectly closed during travel, stop  
immediately and close the bonnet in the  
correct manner.  
23) 24)  
IMPORTANT Always check that the  
bonnet is closed correctly to prevent it  
from opening while the vehicle is  
travelling.  
The following plate fig. 28 is applied  
inside the engine compartment:  
F1D0037  
27  
21) 22)  
F1D1000  
28  
26  
The tailgate can be opened at any time,  
if the doors are unlocked. To open it,  
enable the handle, opening one of the  
front doors or unlocking the doors  
with the remote control or using the key  
without remote control.  
BOOT  
The boot unlocking is electrically  
operated and is deactivated when the  
car is in motion.  
OPENING  
25)  
By mechanical key  
F1D0033  
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On versions with mechanical key, the  
luggage compartment can be opened  
from outside the vehicle, inserting  
the metal insert of the key in the latch  
on the tailgate handle and rotating.  
CLOSING  
26)  
Pull the grab handle located inside the  
tailgate.  
F1D0032  
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With remote control  
(for versions/markets, where provided)  
IMPORTANT Before closing the  
Emergency opening from the inside  
luggage compartment make sure that  
you have the keys, since the luggage  
compartment is automatically locked.  
The boot is unlocked by pressing the  
button on the remote control.  
The direction indicators will blink twice.  
Proceed as follows:  
remove the rear head restraints and  
fully fold the seats;  
LUGGAGE  
COMPARTMENT  
INITIALISATION  
With electric handle (soft touch)  
(for versions/markets, where provided)  
remove the protective cap and  
release the lock using a screwdriver or  
the metal insert of the key fig. 30.  
For versions with soft touch electrical  
handle, the tailgate (when unlocked)  
can only be opened from outside the  
car using the electric opening handle A  
fig. 29 located under the handle until  
a click is heard, which indicates  
unlocking.  
IMPORTANT If the battery is  
disconnected or the protection fuse  
blows, the boot opening/closing  
mechanism must be reinitialised as  
follows: close all the doors and the  
boot, press the button on the remote  
control, then press the button.  
27) 28) 29)  
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an accessory USB port on the  
dashboard fig. 32 with the sole function  
of recharging external devices  
USB PORTS AND  
AUX INPUT  
(for versions/markets, where provided)  
WARNING  
(smartphone etc.).  
25) Be careful not to hit objects on the  
storage shelf when you open the tailgate.  
Depending on the trim level, the vehicle  
may be equipped with:  
IMPORTANT After using a USB  
recharging socket, we recommend  
disconnecting the device (smartphone),  
always removing the cable from the  
vehicle socket first, never from the  
device. See fig. 33 for example. Cables  
left flying or connected incorrectly  
could compromise correct recharging  
and/or the USB socket condition.  
26) With the engine on, always make  
sure that the tailgate is closed: exhaust  
gases could be drawn inside the load  
compartment.  
27) Every attachment has a maximum load  
capacity of 100 kg.  
28) A heavy load that has not been  
secured may cause serious injuries to  
passengers in the event of an accident.  
29) If you are travelling in an area with  
limited opportunities for vehicle refuelling  
and you wish to bring petrol with you in  
a petrol can, you must do so in compliance  
with current regulations and using an  
approved can, appropriately secured to the  
load securing attachments. Anyway, by  
doing so, you increase the risk of fire in the  
event of an accident with your vehicle.  
F1D0698  
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a USB port/main AUX input fig. 31.  
The AUX input for connecting external  
devices (iPod, music player etc.) and  
the USB port for transferring data from  
USB Pen Drive or other (smartphone  
etc.) and slow recharging;  
F1D0801  
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F1D0697  
32  
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SMARTPHONE  
DOCKING  
(for versions/markets, where provided)  
Depending on the trim level, the car  
may be equipped with a smartphone  
docking station to be installed on the  
dashboard.  
Installing/uninstalling  
the station  
F1D0700  
F1D0699  
35  
37  
Install the smartphone docking station  
by inserting it in the specific seat on the  
dashboard, illustrated in fig. 34 (click  
fit).  
Inserting/removing the  
smartphone  
lay the smartphone on the front  
base and release it. The load on the  
spring inside the docking station will  
allow the gripping hand to close;  
To insert the smartphone in the docking  
station:  
block the smartphone by turning the  
ring A fig. 36 so that it clicks into  
position  
.
B
F1D0702  
34  
F1D0703  
36  
To remove the docking station, press  
both side buttons fig. 35simultaneously.  
ensure that the ring nut A fig. 36 is  
turned to position  
;
F1D0701  
38  
insert the smartphone horizontally in  
its seat, placing it on the base of the  
docking station, and press to open the  
gripping hand fig. 37;  
NOTE When the smartphone docking  
station is not in use, it is recommended  
to remove it from its seat to avoid  
noise and/or vibrations.  
The rear knob B fig. 38 allows  
possible adjustments depending on the  
weight and geometry of the  
smartphone.  
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To remove the smartphone from the  
docking station:  
VERSION WITH LPG  
SYSTEM  
turn the ring nut A fig. 36 so that it  
clicks into position  
;
take out the smartphone by pressing  
it down to open the gripping hand;  
30) 31) 14)  
10) 11) 12) 13)  
INTRODUCTION  
remove the smartphone from the  
docking station and release it. The load  
on the spring inside the docking station  
will allow the gripping hand to close  
after the phone has been removed.  
The LPG version features two fuel  
supply systems: one for petrol and one  
for LPG.  
F1D0112  
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LPG TANK  
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:  
7) 8) 9)  
14)  
The car has a (pressurised) tank A fig.  
41 for storing LPG in a liquid state.  
It is toroidal and is located in the spare  
wheel compartment with suitable  
protection.  
WARNING  
unscrew the fixing devices A fig. 39,  
then remove the cover B;  
7) When the vehicle is moving, the  
smartphone must be used in the docking  
station only in a horizontal position and  
without any inclination (see fig. 37). Any  
other position of the docking station is  
allowed only with the vehicle stopped, with  
the sole purpose of facilitating the insertion  
of the smartphone in the station.  
close the LPG cock by turning the  
ring nut C fig. 40 clockwise;  
refit the cover and retighten the  
fastening devices.  
8) The maximum dimensions of the usable  
smartphones are: 67 mm (width) and 11  
mm (depth).  
9) The maximum weight of smartphone  
that can be installed is 180 g.  
F1D0113  
41  
F1D0111  
39  
30  
LPG tank certification  
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.  
WARNING  
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.  
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.  
Switching is confirmed by the green  
on the instrument panel  
warning light  
turning on/off.  
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.  
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.  
32) Do not switch between the two  
operating modes whilst starting the engine.  
REFUELLING  
SELECTION OF  
PETROL/LPG SUPPLY  
TYPE  
18) 19)  
WARNING  
LPG  
32)  
15) 16) 17)  
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.  
The button A fig. 42 (petrol/LPG switch)  
allows you to select running on petrol  
or LPG.  
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.  
F1D0109  
42  
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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  
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  
VERSION WITH  
METHANE SYSTEM  
(Natural Power)  
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.  
and the the green warning light  
the instrument panel turning off is  
completely normal.  
on  
33) 34) 35)  
20)  
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  
INTRODUCTION  
The "Natural Power" version features  
two fuel systems, one for petrol and  
one for natural gas (methane).  
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. 39, then remove the cover B. Close  
the LPG cock rotating the ring nut C  
clockwise fig. 41. Refit the cover and  
retighten the fastening devices.  
METHANE CYLINDERS  
The vehicle is equipped with two  
cylinders (total capacity about 72 litres)  
fig. 43 - fig. 44 located under the  
vehicles floor and protected by two  
special guards.  
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.  
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.  
18) Only use LPG for motor vehicles.  
19) It is strictly forbidden to use any  
additive in the LPG.  
F1D0137  
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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.  
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IMPORTANT If the vehicle has been  
registered in a country other than Italy,  
the certification data, identification  
and inspection procedures for  
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.  
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  
Switching is confirmed by the green  
on the instrument panel  
warning light  
turning on/off.  
production date as set out in ECE  
Regulation no. 110.  
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.  
F1D0138  
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SELECTION OF  
PETROL/METHANE  
SUPPLY TYPE  
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).  
36)  
21) 22) 23)  
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.  
This engine normally runs on methane  
except during starting, when it runs  
on petrol.  
Cylinder certification  
The methane cylinders are certified in  
accordance with ECE Regulation no.  
110.  
The button A fig. 45 (petrol/methane  
switch) allows you to select running on  
petrol or methane.  
REFUELLING  
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.  
Methane  
Capacity: about 12 kg. The total  
volume of cylinders is about 72 litres.  
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.  
F1D0109  
45  
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23) In particular usage conditions, such as  
starting and operation at low ambient  
temperature, the system may switch  
temporarily to petrol operation, without  
indicating the performed switching. In the  
event of low methane levels in the tank or a  
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  
WARNING  
WARNING  
33) The Fiat Panda Natural Power is  
equipped with a high pressure methane  
fuel supply system, designed to operate at  
a rated pressure of 200 bar. It is dangerous  
to stretch the system with higher  
pressures. To prevent damage to the gas  
system parts when towing or lifting the  
vehicle, follow the instructions in the Owner  
Handbook, in the paragraph: “Towing the  
vehicle”. If there is a fault in the methane  
system, only contact a Fiat Dealership. Do  
not alter the methane system configuration  
or components. They are designed  
exclusively for the Fiat Panda Natural  
Power. The use of other components or  
materials could cause malfunctions and  
prejudice safety.  
20) If the fuel runs out while running on  
methane, 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  
methane refuelling.  
21) Regardless of the last fuel system  
used, at the following engine starting, after  
the initial petrol stage, the system will  
automatically switch to methane.  
indicate this. When the above conditions  
are no longer present, the system  
automatically restores methane operation.  
The green warning light  
turns off. To  
22) When switching from petrol to methane  
is requested, a metal noise from the valves  
which pressurise the circuit can be heard,  
as it happens while starting the car. As a  
result of the switching logic described  
above, a delay between the valve ticking  
and the the green warning light  
the instrument panel turning off is  
completely normal.  
achieve the automatic switching described  
above, make sure that there is always  
enough fuel in the petrol tank.  
on  
34) When oven painting, the cylinders must  
be removed from the vehicle and  
subsequently refitted by a Fiat Dealership.  
Although the methane system has  
numerous safety features, it is advisable to  
close the manual cocks for the cylinders  
every time the vehicle is not in use for  
a long period, transported on other  
vehicles or moved in an emergency as a  
result of a breakdown or accident.  
35) 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.  
36) Do not switch between the two  
operating modes whilst starting the engine.  
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL  
This section of the handbook gives you  
CONTROL PANEL AND  
ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS ........... 36  
all the information you need to  
understand, interpret and use the  
instrument panel correctly.  
DISPLAY ......................................... 37  
WARNING LIGHTS AND  
MESSAGES .................................... 39  
- Red warning lights ............................ 39  
- Amber warning lights......................... 45  
- Green warning lights ......................... 53  
- Blue warning lights ............................ 54  
-Symbols and messages on the  
display................................................. 54  
35  
CONTROL PANEL AND ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS  
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The instrument background colour and type may vary according to the versions.  
The warning lights on the instrument panel may change according to the version/trim level (e.g. LPG, Cross etc.) of the vehicle.  
Warning lights  
the rev counter) corresponds to 6000 rpm.  
and  
are available on diesel versions only. On diesel versions, the maximum engine speed (red range on  
F1D0690  
46  
A. Speedometer (speed indicator) – B. Multifunction display – C. Rev counter  
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