KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL -> Warning Lights and Messages for Your Fiat Panda SUV Fourth Generation (2024-2026)

WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES  
GENERAL WARNINGS  
WARNING Warning lights may be accompanied by a specific message and/or sound when implemented on the instrument  
panel. These indications are indicative and precautionary and as such must not be considered as exhaustive and/or alternative  
to the information contained in the Owner Handbook, which you are advised to read carefully in all cases. In the event of a  
failure indication, always refer to the contents of this section.  
WARNING The failure indicators appearing on the display are divided into two categories: very serious and less serious failures.  
Serious faults are indicated by a repeated and prolonged warning "cycle". Less serious faults are indicated by a warning "cycle"  
with a shorter duration. The display cycle of both categories can be interrupted by pressing the button. The instrument panel  
warning light will stay on until the cause of the malfunction is eliminated.  
WARNING LIGHTS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL  
Rꢀed warning lights  
Warning light  
What it means  
SEAT BELTS REMINDER  
(for versions/markets, where provided)  
The warning light switches on constantly with the car stationary and the driver's side or passenger side seat  
belt (when the passenger is present) not fastened. The warning light will flash and a buzzer will sound if the  
car is in motion and the front seat belts are not correctly fastened.  
For permanent deactivation of the acoustic signal (buzzer) of the SBR (Seat Belt Reminder) system contact a  
Fiat Dealership. The system can be reactivated using the Setup Menu.  
red  
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Warning light  
What it means  
red  
EBD FAILURE  
The simultaneous switching on of the  
(red),  
(amber) and  
(amber) warning lights with the engine  
on, indicates either a fault of the EBD system or that the system is not available. In this case, the rear  
wheels may suddenly lock and the vehicle may swerve when braking hard.  
Drive very carefully to the nearest Fiat Dealership to have the system inspected immediately.  
amber  
amber  
AIRBAG FAILURE  
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning light switches on but should switch off after a few  
seconds.  
If the warning light turns on continuously, it indicates a fault in the airbag system.  
42)  
red  
43)  
LOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE ENGAGED  
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning light switches on but should switch off after a few  
seconds.  
Low brake fluid level  
The warning light turns on when the level of the brake fluid in the reservoir falls below the minimum level,  
possibly due to a leak in the circuit.  
44)  
red  
Handbrake engaged  
The warning light switches on when the handbrake is engaged. If the vehicle is moving a buzzer will also  
sound.  
WARNING  
If the warning light comes on while driving, check that the handbrake is not on.  
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Warning light  
What it means  
CONVENTIONAL (LEAD) BATTERY NOT SUFFICIENTLY CHARGED  
(for versions/markets, where provided)  
When the ignition key is turned to the MAR position, the warning light comes on, but it should go off as  
soon as the engine is started (if the engine is idling, there may be a short delay before it goes off). If the  
warning light stays on fixed or flashes, contact a Fiat Dealership.  
HYBRID SYSTEM FAILURE  
(for versions/markets, where provided)  
In the event of a hybrid system failure, all the segments of the battery charge level indicator turn off, and the  
red  
warning light and/or warning light and/or  
Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.  
symbol may turn on.  
DOORS/BONNET/LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT OPEN  
The warning light turns on when one or more doors, the bonnet or the tailgate are not properly closed. An  
acoustic warning is activated with the doors open and the car moving.  
red  
red  
INSUFFICIENT ENGINE OIL/PRESSURE  
When the ignition key is turned to the MAR position, the warning light comes on, but it should go off as  
soon as the engine is started.  
Insufficient engine oil pressure  
The warning lights switches on fixed when the system detects that the engine oil pressure is insufficient.  
45)  
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Warning light  
What it means  
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH  
The warning light switches on when the ignition key is turned to MAR, but it should switch off after a few  
seconds.  
The warning light turns on when the engine is overheated.  
In normal driving conditions: stop the car, switch off the engine and check that the water level in the  
reservoir is not below the MIN mark. In this case, wait for the engine to cool down, then slowly and carefully  
open the cap, top up with coolant and check that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks on the  
reservoir itself. Also check visually for any fluid leaks. If, when restarting, the warning light switches on again,  
contact a Fiat Dealership.  
If the car is used under demanding conditions (e.g. towing trailers uphill or fully loaded): slow down  
and, if the warning light stays on, stop the car. Wait for 2 or 3 minutes with the engine running and slightly  
accelerated to further favour the coolant circulation. Then stop the engine. Check that the coolant level is  
correct as described above.  
red  
WARNING  
Over demanding routes, it is advisable to keep the engine on and slightly accelerated for a few minutes  
before switching it off.  
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER STEERING FAILURE  
When the key is turned to MAR, the warning light switches on but it should switch off after a few seconds.  
If the warning light remains on, you could not have power steering and the effort required to operate the  
steering wheel could be increased; steering is, however, possible.  
In this case, contact a Fiat Dealership.  
WARNING In some circumstances, factors independent of the electric power steering could cause the  
warning light on the instrument panel to switch on. In this case, stop the car immediately (should it be in  
motion), stop the engine for about 20 seconds and then restart the engine. If the warning light stays on,  
contact a Fiat Dealership.  
red  
IMPORTANT NOTE The steering must be initialised after disconnecting the conventional battery. The  
warning light turns on to indicate this. To carry out this procedure, simply turn the steering wheel all the way  
from one end to the other or drive in a straight line for about a hundred metres.  
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WARNING  
42) If when turning the key to MAR the  
warning light does not turn on or stays on whilst driving, a failure may have occurred in the restraint  
systems. In this case the airbags or pretensioners may not be deployed in an impact or, in a lower number of cases, they may be deployed  
accidentally. Contact a Fiat Dealership immediately to have the system checked.  
43) Failure of the  
signalled. Before continuing, contact a Fiat Dealership immediately to have the system checked.  
44) If the warning light switches on while driving, stop immediately and contact a Fiat Dealership  
45) If the warning light comes on while driving, stop the engine immediately and contact a Fiat Dealership.  
warning light is signalled by the  
warning light flashing. In this case, any faults of the airbag system might be not  
Amber warning lights  
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Warning light  
What it means  
ABS FAILURE  
The warning light switches on when the ignition key is turned to MAR, but it should switch off after a few  
seconds. The warning light switches on to indicate a system fault. In this case the braking system maintains  
its efficiency unaltered but without the advantage of the ABS system.  
amber  
Drive carefully and contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.  
PASSENGER AIRBAG/SIDE BAGS DEACTIVATED  
The warning light is located on the dashboard in central position and switches on deactivating the front  
passenger airbag and the side bag. With front passenger airbag on, when the ignition key is turned to MAR,  
the warning light switches on constantly for several seconds and then it should switch off.  
46)  
amber  
amber  
CITY BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM DEACTIVATED  
(for versions/markets, where provided)  
The warning light switches on when the City Brake Control system is deactivated through the Setup Menu.  
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Warning light  
What it means  
EOBD/INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE  
In normal conditions, when the ignition key is turned to MAR the warning light switches on, but it should  
switch off as soon as the engine is started.  
If the warning light remains on or switches on whilst driving, the injection system is not working properly; in  
particular, if the warning light switches on steadily, this indicates a malfunction in the supply/ignition system  
that could cause excessive exhaust emissions, a possible loss of performance, poor driveability and high fuel  
consumption.  
Under these conditions, the vehicle can continue travelling at moderate speed without demanding excessive  
effort from the engine. Prolonged use of the car with the warning light on fixed may cause damage: contact  
a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.  
The warning light switches off if the malfunction disappears, but is still stored by the system.  
IMPORTANT For petrol engines, if the warning light flashes, the catalytic converter may be damaged. In this  
case, it is necessary to release the accelerator pedal to lower the speed of the engine until the warning light  
stops flashing; continue the journey at moderate speed, trying to avoid driving conditions that may cause  
further flashing and contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.  
amber  
26)  
HYBRID SYSTEM FAILURE  
(for versions/markets, where provided)  
In the event of a hybrid system failure, all the segments of the battery charge level indicator turn off, and the  
warning light and/or warning light and/or  
Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.  
symbol may turn on.  
ESC SYSTEM  
(for versions/markets, where provided)  
The warning light switches on when the ignition key is turned to MAR, but it should switch off after a few  
seconds. If the warning light does not go out or remains on whilst driving, go to a Fiat Dealership. Flashing  
of the warning light while driving indicates the intervention of the ESC system.  
amber  
Hill Holder failure  
The warning light comes on in case of a Hill Holder system failure.  
In this case, contact a Fiat Dealership.  
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Warning light  
What it means  
ELD system failure  
(For versions/markets, where provided)  
The warning light comes on when the ELD system is deactivated.  
In this case, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.  
amber  
FIAT CODE SYSTEM FAILURE  
The warning light (or the symbol on the display) switches on to indicate a failure of the Fiat CODE system. In  
this case, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.  
amber  
amber  
amber  
FUEL RESERVE - LIMITED RANGE  
This warning light switches on when 5 to 7 litres of fuel are left in the tank.  
WARNING  
The warning light will flash to indicate a system failure. If this is the case, go to a Fiat Dealership to have the  
system checked.  
REAR FOG LIGHT  
The warning light switches on when the rear fog light is turned on.  
GENERAL FAILURE INDICATION  
(for versions/markets, where provided)  
The warning light turns on in the following circumstances.  
Speed limit exceeded  
(for versions/markets, where provided)  
The warning light switches on when the speed limit set in the Setup Menu is exceeded. An acoustic signal is  
also emitted when the car exceeds the setting.  
amber  
Fuel cut-off system intervention/failure  
The warning light comes on in case of a fuel cut-off system system failure.  
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Warning light  
What it means  
Start&Stop system failure  
(for versions/markets, where provided)  
The warning light comes on when a fault is detected in the Start&Stop system. In the event of a Start&Stop  
system failure, contact a Fiat Dealership.  
Temporary or permanent City Brake Control system failure  
(for versions/markets, where provided)  
The warning light switches on when a temporarily or permanent anomaly is detected in the City Brake  
Control system. If the fault is permanent: contact a Fiat Dealership to have the system checked.  
Airbag failure  
When this warning light starts flashing, for versions/markets where provided, this indicates an airbag warning  
light fault. In this case, the airbag may not indicate possible airbag system malfunctions. Contact a Fiat  
Dealership immediately.  
Parking sensor failure  
(for versions/markets, where provided)  
The warning light turns on when a parking sensor fault is detected.  
amber  
Exterior lights failure  
(for versions/markets, where provided)  
The warning light switches on when a fault is detected in one of the following lights: side lights, number  
plate lights, rear fog lights, direction indicators, daytime running lights (DRL).  
Engine oil pressure sensor failure  
(for versions/markets, where provided)  
The engine oil pressure sensor failure is indicated by the activation of the warning light on the instrument  
panel.  
ELD system fault  
(for versions/markets, where provided)  
The warning light switches on fault is detected in the 4x4 drive. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as  
possible.  
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Warning light  
What it means  
Rain sensor failure  
(for versions/markets, where provided)  
The warning light appears to indicate a rain sensor fault.  
Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.  
Dusk sensor failure  
amber  
(for versions/markets, where provided)  
The warning light appears to indicate a dusk sensor fault.  
Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.  
iTPMS  
(for versions/markets, where provided)  
Low tyre pressure  
The warning light switches on constantly to indicate that the tyre pressure is lower than the recommended  
value, in order to guarantee long tyre life and low fuel consumption, or to indicate a slow loss of pressure.  
In this way the iTPMS warns the driver that one or more tyres may be flat and probably punctured. In this  
case it is advisable to restore the correct pressure value. Once the normal operating conditions of the car  
are restored, carry out the Tyre reset procedure.  
WARNING Do not continue driving with one or more flat tyres as handling of the car may be compromised.  
Stop the car, avoiding sharp braking and steering.  
amber  
iTPMS failure/iTPMS temporarily deactivated  
The warning light flashes for about 75 seconds and then stays on constantly to indicate that the system is  
temporarily deactivated or faulty. The system goes back to normal operation when the operating conditions  
allow it. If this is not the case, carry out the Tyre reset procedure after restoring the normal operating  
conditions.  
If the malfunction warning persists, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.  
LPG FUEL RESERVE  
(for versions/markets, where provided)  
The warning light switches on when the residual quantity of LPG drops below 1/5 of the tank capacity.  
amber  
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WARNING  
46) A failure of the  
warning light is indicated by warning light  
switching on. In addition, the airbag system automatically disables the  
airbags on the passenger's side (front and side bags where provided). Before continuing, contact a Fiat Dealership immediately to have the  
system checked.  
IMPORTANT  
26) If, when the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning light  
does not switch on, switches on constantly or flashes while driving, contact  
warning light may be checked by the traffic police using specific devices.  
a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible. The operation of the  
Comply with the laws and regulations of the country where you are driving.  
Green warning lights  
ꢀ
Warning light  
What it means  
ELD SYSTEM (for versions/markets, where provided)  
The warning light on flashing indicates activation of the electronic locking differential (ELD) function.  
green  
green  
green  
GRAVITY CONTROL SYSTEM (Panda Cross 4x4 versions)  
The warning light on fixed indicates activation of the Gravity Control function. The deactivation of the  
function is signalled by the flashing of the warning light and an acoustic warning.  
PETROL/LPG SWITCHING  
(for versions/markets, where provided)  
Warning light on constantly: petrol operation.  
Warning light off: LPG operation.  
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Warning light  
What it means  
FOG LIGHTS  
The warning light comes on when the front fog lights are turned on.  
green  
SIDE LIGHTS AND DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS/FOLLOW ME HOME  
Side/tail lights and dipped beam headlights  
The warning light switches on when the side/tail lights or dipped headlights are turned on.  
Follow Me Home  
The light comes on when the Follow Me Home device is in use.  
green  
LEFT DIRECTION INDICATOR  
The warning light turns on when the direction indicator control stalk is moved downwards or, together with  
the right indicator, when the hazard warning light button is pressed.  
green  
green  
RIGHT DIRECTION INDICATOR  
The warning light turns on when the direction indicator control stalk is moved upwards or, together with the  
left indicator, when the hazard warning light button is pressed.  
Bꢀlue warning lights  
Warning light  
What it means  
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS  
The warning light switches on when the main beam headlights are turned on.  
blue  
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White warning lights  
ꢀ
Warning light  
What it means  
ENERGY RECOVERY  
(for versions/markets, where provided)  
The indicator light turns on during energy recovery (deceleration with a gear engaged) for recharging the  
auxiliary battery.  
In some circumstances, the indicator light may turn on briefly when shifting gear. This does not indicate a  
fault, so it is not necessary to go to a workshop.  
white  
Sꢀymbols on the display  
Symbol or message  
What it means  
The symbol is displayed in the event of an LPG supply system failure (for versions/markets, where provided).  
In this case, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible, running on petrol.  
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FAILURE  
The symbol appears and all the notches disappear in the event of fuel gauge sensor failure. Contact a Fiat  
Dealership as soon as possible.  
START&STOP SYSTEM FAILURE  
The symbol switches on to report a failure of the Start&Stop system.  
Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.  
HYBRID SYSTEM FAILURE  
(for versions/markets, where provided)  
In the event of a hybrid system failure, all the segments of the battery charge level indicator turn off, and the  
warning light and/or warning light and/or  
Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.  
symbol may turn on.  
START&STOP  
(For versions/markets, where provided)  
The message is displayed when the Start&Stop system is activated/deactivated by pressing the  
the central part of the dashboard.  
With the Start&Stop system on, the LED on the button is off; if the system is deactivated the LED comes on.  
button in  
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Symbol or message  
What it means  
GRAVITY CONTROL  
(Panda Cross 4x4 versions)  
The activation, activation not permitted and deactivation of the Gravity Control system are shown on the  
display.  
When the next scheduled service is approaching, the word “Service” appears on the display, followed by  
the number of kilometres or miles left. This is displayed automatically, with ignition key at MAR, 2000 km (or  
equivalent value in miles) before servicing or, where provided, 30 days before servicing. It is also displayed  
each time the key is turned to MAR or, for versions/ markets, where provided, every 200 km (or equivalent  
value in miles).  
SERVICE  
Go to a Fiat Dealership, where the "Service Schedule" operations will be performed and the message will be  
reset.  
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