Get STARTING AND DRIVING Guide for Fiat Panda SUV Fourth Generation (2024-2026)

STARTING AND DRIVING

We have now reached the "heart" of

the car: let's see how to use the car to

its full potential.

STARTING THE ENGINE ............. 106

WHEN PARKED......................... 107

MANUAL TRANSMISSION .......... 107

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE ................. 108

MODE SELECTOR ..................... 109

We’ll look at how to drive safely in

any situation, making it a welcome

companion with our comfort and

wallets in mind.

DUALDRIVE ELECTRIC POWER

STEERING ................................ 110

ECO FUNCTION ........................ 111

HYBRID SYSTEM....................... 111

START&STOP SYSTEM .............. 112

PARKING SENSORS .................. 115

REFUELLING THE CAR .............. 116

TOWING TRAILERS.................... 118

SAVING FUEL............................ 119

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allow the temperature in the engine

compartment to decrease.

STARTING THE

ENGINE

warning light

remains on, try with

the other keys provided with the car.

Contact a Fiat Dealership if you still

cannot start the engine.

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35) 36) 37)

WARNING

Before starting the car, adjust the

seat, the interior rear view mirrors, the

door mirrors and fasten the seat belt

correctly.

LPG VERSIONS (where

provided)

119) It is dangerous to run the engine in

enclosed areas. The engine consumes

oxygen and engine exhaust contains

carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and

other toxic gasses.

120) Remember that the power brake

and electrical power steering are not

operational until the engine is started,

therefore a greater effort will be required to

press the brake pedal or turn the steering

wheel.

The engine always starts up on petrol

independently of the previously

selected mode.

Never press the accelerator pedal for

starting the engine.

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PETROL VERSIONS

Proceed as follows:

WARMING UP THE

ENGINE JUST AFTER IT

HAS STARTED

engage the handbrake and put the

gear lever in neutral. For 0.9 TwinAir

and 0.9 TwinAir Turbo versions

(where provided), engage the

handbrake and put the gear lever in

neutral, or fully press the clutch pedal if

a gear other than neutral is engaged;

for all versions (other than 0.9

TwinAir and 0.9 TwinAir Turbo), fully

press the clutch pedal without pressing

the accelerator;

Proceed as follows:

drive off slowly, letting the engine

turn at medium revs. Do not accelerate

abruptly;

do not demand full performance at

first. Wait until the second bar on the

engine coolant temperature gauge

switches on.

IMPORTANT

35) It is advisable not to demand

maximum performance from your car (e.g.

excessive acceleration, long distances

at maximum rpm, excessively intense

braking, etc.) when it is first used.

36) When the engine is switched off never

leave the ignition key turned to MAR-ON

to prevent useless current absorption from

draining the conventional battery.

SWITCHING OFF THE

ENGINE

turn the ignition key to AVV and

release it as soon as the engine starts.

39)

37) Never, under any circumstances, jump

start the engine by pushing, towing or

coasting downhill. This could cause fuel

to flow into the catalytic converter and

damage it beyond repair.

38) There must therefore always be

some petrol in the tank to protect the

petrol pump and to guarantee temporary

switching from LPG (where provided) to

Turn the ignition key to STOP while the

engine is idling.

WARNING If the engine does not start

at the first attempt, return the ignition

key to STOP before repeating the

procedure. If the instrument panel

WARNING After a demanding

drive, before turning the engine

off you should allow it to idle to

warning lights

and

stay on with

the ignition key at MAR, turn the key to

STOP and then back to MAR. If the

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petrol operation, if high performance is

required.

WARNING

39) A quick burst on the accelerator before

stopping the engine serves no practical

purpose; it wastes fuel and is especially

damaging to turbocharged engines.

121) Never leave children unattended in

the car. Always remove the key from the

ignition when leaving the car and take it

with you.

B

122) The car should be braked after a few

clicks of the lever, if it is not, contact a Fiat

Dealership to have it adjusted.

WHEN PARKED

A

When parking and leaving the car,

proceed as follows:

123) In the case of parking manoeuvres

on roads on a gradient, the front wheels

must be steered towards the pavement

(when parking downhill), or in the opposite

direction if the vehicle is parked uphill.

Block the wheels with a wedge or a stone

if the car is parked on a steep slope.

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engage a gear (1 gear if facing

uphill or reverse if facing downhill) and

leave the wheels turned;

B

stop the engine and engage the

handbrake;

always remove the ignition key. Block

the wheels with a wedge or a stone if

the car is parked on a steep slope.

MANUAL

TRANSMISSION

A

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40)

WARNING NEVER leave the vehicle

with the gearbox in neutral.

To engage the gears, press the clutch

pedal fully and put the gear lever into

the required position (the diagram for

gear engagement is shown on the

knob fig. 114).

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Handbrake engagement: pull lever

(A) fig. 112 or fig. 113 upwards until the

vehicle is braked.

Handbrake

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The handbrake lever is located

between the front seats.

To release the handbrake: slightly

raise the lever, hold the button (A)

pressed and check that the (B) warning

light switches off

panel.

on the instrument

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not drive with your foot resting on

the clutch pedal, however lightly. For

versions/markets where provided, the

electronic clutch control could cut in,

interpreting the incorrect driving style

as a fault.

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE

(Panda Cross 4x4 and Panda 4x4

versions)

The Panda Cross 4x4 and Panda 4x4

is provided with a transmission system,

"torque on demand" type, which sends

the drive torque to the rear axle on

request. It comprises two differentials

and an electronically controlled

coupling.

For the 1.0 FireFly Hybrid version:

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WARNING While driving in 6

gear, if you decelerate enough to

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require shifting down to 5 gear, we

recommend doing so to facilitate

accelerating later.

Thanks to this system, the activation

of the four-wheel drive takes place

automatically (i.e. without requiring

any action by the driver) and allows

for optimal distribution of drive torque

between front and rear axles, in low

grip conditions.

For 0.9 TwinAir, 0.9 TwinAir Turbo and

1.2 8V 69 HP LPG versions (where

provided): to engage reverse gear R

from neutral, raise ring (A) fig. 114

underneath the knob and, at the same

time, shift the gear lever to the right

and then backwards (diagram (B)).

For the 1.0 FireFly Hybrid version:

to engage reverse gear R move the

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NOTE 6 gear is for cruising. Use 5

gear to reach the top speed.

The use of the electronically controlled

joint guarantees progressive torque

transfer and delivery, with very fast

implementation times (a fraction of

a second), in most cases, hardly

recognisable by the driver.

WARNING

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gear lever to the right after the 6 gear

and then back (diagram (C)).

124) Press the clutch pedal fully to change

gears correctly. It is therefore essential that

there is nothing under the pedals: make

sure the mats are lying flat and do not get

in the way of the pedals.

The car copes easily with snow, ice,

mud and dirt roads, even where slopes

are fairly steep.

WARNING Reverse can only be

engaged when the car is completely

stationary. With the engine running,

wait for at least 2 seconds with the

clutch pedal fully pressed before

engaging reverse to prevent damage to

the gears and grating.

IMPORTANT

For improved driveability of the car, in

off-road conditions, we advise against

using the CITY function.

40) Do not drive with your hand resting on

the gear lever as the force exerted, even if

slight, could lead over time to premature

wear of the gearbox internal components.

WARNING The clutch pedal should

be used only for gear changes. Do

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"AUTO" MODE

deactivated, the Start&Stop system is

enabled again.

MODE SELECTOR

It is a driving mode aimed at comfort

and safety in normal grip and driving

conditions.

(Panda Cross 4x4 versions)

This device allows, using the ring nut

of the knob fig. 115 (on the central

tunnel), three vehicle response modes

to be selected according to driving

style and road conditions:

WARNING When the "Off Road" mode

is activated, the City Brake Control

system is temporarily deactivated.

Temporarily deactivation of the system

results in the switching on of the

warning light on the instrument

panel. When the "Off Road" mode is

deactivated, the City Brake Control

system is enabled again.

"OFF ROAD" MODE

It is a driving mode aimed at setting off

in poor grip conditions on low-grip road

surfaces (e.g. snow, ice, mid, etc.).

Activation

Rotate the ring fig. 115 to the right and

hold in this position for half a second,

until the corresponding LED lights

up and “Off Road” mode activation

indicator appears on the display with a

dedicated message.

Deactivation

To deactivate the "Off Road" mode

and return to the "Auto" mode, rotate

the ring nut to the left and hold in this

position for half a second. In this case,

the LED corresponding to “Auto” mode

will light up and the “Off Road” mode

deactivation indication will appear on

the display.

Once released, the ring returns to the

central position.

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When the "Off Road" mode is

activated, the presetting for ELD

system intervention activates

automatically.

(1) = AUTO mode;

(2) = OFF ROAD mode;

(3) = Gravity Control function.

The ring nut is monostable type. In

other words, it always remains in a

central position.

"GRAVITY CONTROL"

FUNCTION

WARNING When the "Off Road" mode

is activated, the Start&Stop system

is temporarily disabled. Temporary

deactivation of the system switches

on the corresponding LED on the trim

(located on the central dashboard).

To activate the Start&Stop function,

with "Off Road" mode on, press the

button on the dashboard trim.

This driving function permits a constant

vehicle speed to be maintained

downhill.

The selected driving mode is indicated

by the corresponding LED switching on

the knob and by an indication on the

display.

On/Off

The system automatically turns on

"AUTO" mode each time the engine is

started.

For engaging/disengaging the Gravity

Control function refer to the "Active

safety systems" chapter the "Safety"

section.

However, when the "Off Road" mode is

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FAILURE OF THE MODE

SELECTOR SYSTEM

The activation of the function is

signalled by the word CITY on the

display (in some versions it is signalled

by the word CITY appearing on the

instrument panel).

WARNING

WARNING In the event of system

failure or a fault with knob, no driving

modes can be selected. The display

will show a dedicated message.

125) 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

warranty and also result in non-compliance

of the car with type approval requirements.

126) Before starting any servicing

operation, stop the engine and remove

the key from the ignition switch to operate

the steering lock, particularly when the

wheels do not touch the ground. If this is

not possible (for example if the key needs

to be turned to MAR or the engine must

be running), remove the main fuse that

protects the electric power steering.

When the CITY function is on, the

steering wheel effort is lighter, making

parking easier: therefore, this function

is particularly useful for driving in city

centres.

WARNING In this case it is not

advisable trying to drive down roads

with a steep gradient, the system

cannot help the driver in any way.

DUALDRIVE

ELECTRIC POWER

STEERING

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This only operates with the key turned

to MAR and the engine started. The

steering allows the force required at the

steering wheel to be adjusted to suit

driving conditions.

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WARNING During parking manoeuvres

requiring a lot of steering, the steering

may become harder; this is normal and

is due to the intervention of the system

to protect the electric steering motor

from overheating so no intervention is

required. When the car is used again

later on, the power steering will work

normally.

WARNING When turning the ignition

key quickly, full power steering

functionality can be achieved after a

few seconds.

CITY FUNCTION

ACTIVATION /

DEACTIVATION

Press the CITY fig. 116 button to

activate/deactivate the function.

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auxiliary battery and the traditional lead

battery. When the accelerator pedal

is released with the gear is engaged,

the BSG acts as an engine brake (e-

COASTING function). This contribution

is increased by pressing the brake

pedal at the same time (e-BRAKING

function). The recovered energy is

made available later, helping to save

fuel.

ECO FUNCTION

HYBRID SYSTEM

(for versions/markets, where provided)

To activate the function press the ECO

button fig. 117.

Your car is provided with a hybrid

system, which uses an electric motor

that is mechanically coupled to the

thermal engine (via a dedicated belt)

and powered by an auxiliary lithium

battery (12 V). The electric motor

contributes to driving the car forward

together with the heat engine when

there is a certain acceleration request,

and charges the lithium battery when

the car decelerates.

NOTE If the conventional battery is

flat, there is no energy recovery to

the auxiliary battery, and so the Trip

Computer "Energy Flows" screen on

the instrument panel (for versions with

colour display only) does not display

the relative recharging flows.

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When the ECO function is active,

the vehicle is set for a driving style

characterised by reduced fuel

consumption. When the function is

active, the corresponding LED on the

button switches on.

The hybrid system uses a BSG (Belt

Starter Generator) electric motor

working both as a generator (alternator)

and as a starter motor.

ACCELERATION ASSIST

FUNCTION ("e-ASSIST"

function)

In general, during pickup from low

engine speeds, the hybrid system

shares the torque between the electric

motor and thermal engine when

necessary, thereby reducing the output

power of the thermal engine in order to

optimise consumption.

NOTE The system does not operate

continuously, but is activated according

to the car status, driving conditions

(acceleration, braking, deceleration

and starting) and road conditions (e.g.

gradient).

The function is automatically

reactivated at every start. Press the

ECO button again to deactivate the

function and restore the normal driving

setting.

ENERGY RECOVERY

DURING DECELERATION

("e-COASTING"/"e-BRAKING"

functions)

HEAT ENGINE RESTART

BY START&STOP

("EXTENDED S&S"

FUNCTION)

During deceleration with a gear

engaged, the BSG (Belt Starter

Generator) recharges the lithium

The new system automatically switches

the thermal engine on and off using

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the Start&Stop ("EXTENDED S&S")

function. In this way, the efficiency

of the car is increased, by reducing

consumption, harmful gas emissions

and noise pollution. Furthermore, the

Start&Stop system restarts the heat

engine using either the electric motor

(BSG) or the starter, depending on the

versions.

A dedicated message will appear

on the display when the Start&Stop

system is activated/deactivated.

NOTE The engine can only be stopped

automatically over about 10 km/h,

to prevent the engine from being

repeatedly stopped when driving at

walking pace.

LED off: system deactivated.

LED on: system deactivated.

Restarting the engine: press the

clutch pedal to restart the engine.

START&STOP

SYSTEM

For 1.0 FireFly Hybrid (EXTENDED

S&S) versions only

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(where provided)

When the speed drops below 30 km/h

and the conditions permit, the GSI

(Gear Shift Indicator) may advise

shifting to neutral (N) by displaying

the letter "N" on the instrument panel

display. If the conditions permit, the

heat engine turns off after shifting to

neutral in order to reduce consumption.

In the above condition with the engine

off, the GSI system advises the best

gear to engage if you operate the

clutch to restart the engine. For further

information about the GSI display, see

the "Display" chapter in the "Knowing

the instrument panel" section.

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41)

For LPG versions with the

Start&Stop system (where

provided)

The engine is only started with LPG if

the Start&Stop system is activated and

LPG is selected (button (A) fig. 119).

The Start&Stop system automatically

turns off the engine whenever:

the car is decelerating before coming

to a halt (only for the 1.0 FireFly Hybrid

version),

or

the car is stationary.

The system restarts the engine then the

driver intends to continue driving.

This reduces consumption, the

emission of harmful gases and noise

pollution.

The system automatically reactivates

every time the engine is started.

MANUAL SYSTEM

ACTIVATION/

DEACTIVATION

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OPERATING MODE

Engine stop mode: with the car

stopped, the engine stops with

transmission in neutral and clutch pedal

released.

To activate/deactivate the system

manually, press the fig. 118 button

on the dashboard control trim.

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car moving (e.g. when driving on

roads with a gradient);

engine stopping by Start&Stop

system for over 3 minutes;

for versions equipped with automatic

climate control (for versions/markets

where provided), to allow suitable

thermal comfort, or when MAX-DEF is

on.

This condition is signalled to the driver

with a buzzer.

STOPPING CONDITIONS

When the system is active, for a higher

comfort and safety, and to reduce

emissions, the engine does not stop in

some conditions, such as:

ENERGY SAVING

FUNCTION

(for versions/markets, where provided)

If, after an automatic engine restart, the

driver does not carry out any action

on the vehicle for over 3 minutes,

the Start&Stop system stops the

engine definitively, to prevent fuel

consumption. In these cases, the

engine can only be restarted using the

ignition key.

engine still cold;

especially cold external temperature;

conventional battery not sufficiently

charged;

If a gear is engaged when the engine

has been stopped by the Start&Stop

system, the engine can only be

restarted automatically by fully pressing

the clutch pedal.

driver's door not shut;

driver's seat belt not fastened;

reverse gear engaged (for example,

for parking manoeuvres);

for versions equipped with automatic

climate control (for versions/markets,

where provided), if an adequate level of

thermal comfort has not been reached,

or when MAX-DEF is on;

Note In any case, it is possible to keep

the engine running by deactivating the

Start&Stop system.

The operation is signalled to the driver

with a message shown on the display.

If the clutch is not pressed, when 3

minutes have elapsed since the engine

was stopped, the engine can only be

restarted using the ignition key.

In cases of undesired engine stops,

due for example to the clutch pedal

being released abruptly with a gear

engaged, if the Start&Stop system is

activated, the engine can be restarted

by fully depressing the clutch pedal.

IRREGULAR OPERATION

In the event of malfunction, the

Start&Stop system is deactivated.

The driver is informed about the fault

during the first period of use for a

new car, to initialise the system.

through the flashing of the

warning

ENGINE RESTARTING

CONDITIONS

light on the instrument panel. In this

case, contact a Fiat Dealership.

For reasons of comfort, limiting harmful

emissions and safety purposes, the

power unit can restart automatically

without any action on behalf of the

driver if certain conditions are met,

including:

CAR INACTIVITY

In the case of car inactivity, special

attention must be paid due to the

disconnection of the conventional

battery power supply.

SAFETY FUNCTIONS

When the engine is stopped by the

Start&Stop system, if the driver

releases his/her seat belt and opens

the driver's or passenger's door, the

engine can be restarted only by the

ignition key.

conventional battery not sufficiently

charged;

reduced braking system vacuum

(e.g. if the brake pedal is pressed

repeatedly);

The procedure is carried out

disconnecting the connector (A)

fig. 120 (pressing the button (B)) from

the sensor (C) monitoring the battery

conditions, on the negative pole D of

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the battery; This sensor should never

be disconnected from the pole except

if the conventional battery is replaced.

128) Before opening the bonnet, make

sure the engine is off and the ignition

key is in the STOP position. Follow the

instructions on the dedicated label on

the front crossmember fig. 122. We

WARNING After turning the ignition key

to STOP, wait at least 1 minute before

disconnecting the electrical supply to

the conventional battery.

recommend that you remove the key from

the ignition if other people remain in the

vehicle. Exit from the car only after having

removed the ignition key or having rotated

it to the STOP position. During refuelling,

make sure that the engine is off and that

the ignition key is in the STOP position.

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WARNINGS

IMPORTANT

128)

41) If climate comfort is to be favoured, the

Start&Stop system can be disabled, for a

continuous operation of the climate control

system.

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JUMP STARTING

When jump starting, never connect the

negative cable (-) of the auxiliary (lead)

battery to the negative pole (A) fig. 121

of the conventional car battery, but

rather to an engine/transmission earth

point.

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WARNING

127) If the conventional battery needs

to be replaced, always contact a Fiat

Dealership. Replace the traditional

battery with a new one of the same type

(EFB - Enhanced Flooded Battery) and

specifications.

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the tow hook socket of the car. The

sensors are automatically reactivated

when the trailer's cable plug is

removed.

may affect parking sensor system

performance;

PARKING SENSORS

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42)

the presence of a tow hook without

trailer interferes with the correct

operation of the parking sensors. If a

fixed tow hook is installed, the sensors

cannot be used. If the customer installs

a removable tow hook, it should be

disconnected from the crossmember

whenever the trailer is not attached to

prevent the activation of the sensors.

SENSORS

The sensors are located in the rear

bumper fig. 123 and their function is to

detect the presence of any obstacles

near the rear part of the car and inform

the driver, through an intermittent

acoustic warning.

GENERAL WARNINGS

When parking, take the utmost care

over obstacles that may be above or

under the sensor.

Objects close to the car are not

detected under certain circumstances

and could therefore cause damage to

the car or be damaged.

ACOUSTIC WARNING

When reverse gear is engaged and

there is an obstacle behind the car an

acoustic warning is activated and the

warning varies as the distance of the

obstacle from the bumper varies.

The frequency of the acoustic warning:

increases as the distance between

car and obstacle decreases

The following conditions may influence

the performance of the parking

assistance system:

the presence of ice, snow, mud or

multiple layers of paint on the surface

of the sensor may reduce its sensitivity

and the system performance;

mechanical interference (e.g.

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becomes continuous when the

washing the vehicle, rain, strong

wind, hail) may cause the sensor to

detect a non-existent obstacle ("echo

interference");

the presence of ultrasonic systems

(e.g. pneumatic brake systems of

trucks or pneumatic drills) near the

vehicle could alter the signals sent to

the sensor;

the variation in sensor position,

caused by variation in ride (due to

suspension or shock absorber wear),

changing tyres, overloaded car, or

tuning that lowers the car, for example,

ACTIVATION/

DEACTIVATION

distance between the car and the

obstacle is less than 30 cm and stops

immediately if the distance increases

is constant if the distance between

the car and the obstacle is unchanged.

The sensors are automatically activated

when reverse gear is engaged. The

acoustic warning becomes more

frequent as the obstacle behind the car

gets closer.

Detection distances

If several obstacles are detected by

the sensors, only the nearest one is

considered.

OPERATION WITH A

TRAILER

The operation of the sensors is

automatically deactivated when the

trailer electric cable plug is inserted in

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FAULT INDICATIONS

Any malfunction of the parking sensors

REFUELING PROCEDURE

WARNING If the filler compartment is

washed with a high-pressure jet, keep

it at a distance of at least 20 cm.

REFUELLING THE

CAR

is indicated by the warning light

on

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the instrument panel when reverse gear

is engaged. See the "Indicators and

messages” chapter.

Always stop the engine before

refuelling.

The refuelling procedure described

below is illustrated on the label (B)

fig. 124 located inside the fuel flap.

The label also indicates the fuel type

(UNLEADED FUEL=petrol).

To refuel proceed as follows:

open the flap (A) fig. 124 pulling it

outwards;

introduce the nozzle in the filler and

refuel;

once refuelling is complete, before

removing the fuel nozzle, wait at least

10 seconds to allow the fuel to flow into

the tank;

PETROL ENGINES

Only use unleaded petrol, with an

octane number (R.O.N.) not lower

than 95. In order to prevent damage

to the catalytic converter never

introduce even the smallest amount of

leaded petrol, even in the event of an

emergency.

WARNING

129) Parking manoeuvres, however, are

always the driver’s responsibility. While

carrying out these manoeuvres, always

make sure that no people (especially

children) or animals are in the area

concerned. The parking sensors are used

to assist the driver, who must never allow

his attention to lapse during potentially

dangerous manoeuvres, even those

executed at low speeds.

WARNING An inefficient catalytic

converter leads to harmful exhaust

emissions, thus contributing to air

pollution.

then remove the nozzle from the filler

and close flap (A).

IMPORTANT

WARNING Never introduce leaded

petrol to the tank, even in small

amounts in an emergency, as this

would damage the catalytic converter

beyond repair.

42) For correct operation of the system,

sensors must always be clean from mud,

dirt, snow or ice. Be careful not to scratch

or damage the sensors while cleaning

them. Avoid using dry, rough or hard

cloths. The sensors must be washed using

clean water, with the addition of vehicle

shampoo if necessary. When using special

washing equipment such as high pressure

jets or steam cleaning, clean the sensors

very quickly keeping the jet more than 10

cm away.

REFUELLING CAPACITY

To ensure that you fill the tank

completely, top up twice after the first

click of the fuel supply gun. Further

top-ups could cause faults in the fuel

feeding system.

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Emergency refuelling

Proceed as follows:

open the boot and take the adapter

(B) fig. 125 located in the tool box

(versions equipped with space-saver

wheel - for versions/markets, where

provided) or in the Fix&Go container

(versions equipped with Fix&Go);

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Observe the following precautions

during the refuelling operation:

switch off the engine;

apply the handbrake;

turn the ignition key to STOP;

do not smoke;

hand the special adapter (A) fig. 127

over to the qualified LPG refuelling

personnel.

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open the flap (A) pulling it outwards;

introduce the adapter (B) in the filler

and refuel;

after refuelling, remove the adapter

and close the flap, then reintroduce the

adapter in its casing and put it back in

the boot.

WARNING Depending on the country,

there are various types of adapters for

LPG refuelling pumps. Filler adapter,

supplied with the vehicle and located in

a special case, is specifically designed

for the country in which the vehicle is

sold. If you are in a different country,

find out what type of adapter is used

there.

LPG versions

(where provided)

To access the LPG filler, open the

access flap (A) fig. 126 and undo the

cap (B).

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Fuels - identification of vehicle

compatibility. Graphic symbol

for consumer information in

accordance with EN16942

5.0% (V/V) ethanol compliant with

EN228.

TOWING TRAILERS

(for versions/markets, where provided)

E10: Unleaded petrol containing up to

3.7% (m/m) oxygen and with maximum

10.0% (V/V) ethanol compliant with

EN228.

133) 134)

The symbols shown below facilitated

recognising the correct fuel type to be

used on your car.

WARNINGS

For towing caravans or trailers the

car must be fitted with an approved

tow hook and an adequate electrical

system. Installation must be carried out

by a specialist.

LPG: Automotive LPG compliant with

EN589.

Before proceeding with refuelling,

check the symbols inside the fuel filler

flap (where provided) and compare

them with the symbols shown on the

fuel pump (where provided).

Install any specific and/or additional

rear-view mirrors as specified by the

Highway Code.

WARNING

130) Do not apply any object/cap 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.

131) 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.

132) Do not use a mobile phone near the

refuelling pump: risk of fire.

Symbols for petrol powered cars

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.

E5: Unleaded petrol containing up to

2.7% (m/m) oxygen and with maximum

5.0% (V/V) ethanol compliant with

EN228.

Engage a low gear when driving

downhill, rather than constantly using

the brake.

The weight the trailer exerts on the car

tow hook reduces the loading capacity

of the car 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.

Respect the speed limits specific to

each country for cars towing trailers.

In any case, the top speed must not

exceed 100 km/h.

E10: Unleaded petrol containing up to

3.7% (m/m) oxygen and with maximum

10.0% (V/V) ethanol compliant with

EN228.

Symbols for petrol/LPG bi-fuel cars

(where provided)

E5: Unleaded petrol containing up to

2.7% (m/m) oxygen and with maximum

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An electric brake (or electric winch)

should be supplied directly by the

conventional battery through a cable

with a cross section of no less than 2.5

Roof rack/ski rack

WARNING

Remove the roof rack or the ski

rack from the roof after use. These

accessories lower aerodynamic

penetration and adversely affect

consumption levels. When transporting

particularly large objects, use a trailer if

possible.

133) The ABS with which the car is

equipped will not control the braking

system of the trailer. Particular caution is

required on slippery roads.

134) 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.

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mm .

In addition to the electrical branches,

the car 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

conventional battery cable with section

Electric devices

Use electrical devices only for the

amount of time needed. The heated

rear window, additional headlights,

windscreen/rear window wipers and

heater fan need a considerable amount

of energy, therefore increasing fuel

consumption (by up to 25% in the

urban cycle).

SAVING FUEL

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not less than 2.5 mm .

Here are some suggestions which

may help you save fuel and lower the

amount of harmful emissions released

into the atmosphere.

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.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Vehicle maintenance

Climate control module

The use of the climate control system

leads to higher fuel consumption. If the

temperature outside permits, try to use

ventilation only.

Have checks and adjustments carried

out in accordance with the “Scheduled

Servicing Plan”.

WARNING The use of auxiliary loads

other than external lights (electric

brake, winch, etc.) must take place

with engine running.

Tyres

Devices for aerodynamic control

The use of non-certified spoilers may

adversely affect air drag and fuel

consumption.

Check the tyre pressures at least once

every four weeks: if the pressure is too

low, consumption levels increase as

resistance to rolling is higher.

WARNING To install a tow hook

contact a Fiat Dealership.

DRIVING STYLE

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Unnecessary loads

Do not travel with an overloaded

boot. The weight of the vehicle and

its arrangement greatly affect fuel

consumption and stability.

Do not warm the engine with the

car at a standstill or at idle or high

speed: under these conditions the

engine warms up much more slowly,

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increasing consumption and emissions.

It is therefore advisable to move off

immediately, slowly, avoiding high

speeds: in this way the engine will

warm up more quickly.

CONDITIONS OF USE

Cold starting

Short journeys and frequent cold

starts do not allow the engine to reach

optimum operating temperature.

Consequently, both consumption (from

+15 to +30% on the urban cycle) and

emissions will increase.

Unnecessary actions

Avoid accelerating when stopped at

traffic lights or before switching off the

engine. This action and also double

declutching is absolutely pointless

on modern cars and also increases

consumption and pollution.

Traffic and road conditions

Rather high consumption levels are

linked to situations with heavy traffic,

for instance when travelling in queues

with frequent use of the lower gears or

in cities with many traffic lights.

Winding mountain roads and rough

road surfaces also adversely affect

consumption.

Gear selection

As soon as the conditions of the traffic

and road permit, use a higher gear.

Using a low gear for faster acceleration

will increase fuel consumption.

In the same way improper use of a high

gear increases consumption, emissions

and engine wear.

Stops in traffic

During prolonged hold-ups (e.g. level

crossings) the engine should be

switched off.

Top speed

Fuel consumption increases

considerably with speed. Maintain a

constant speed, avoiding unnecessary

braking and acceleration, which cost in

terms of both fuel consumption and

emissions.

Acceleration

Accelerating violently will greatly

affect consumption and emissions:

acceleration should be gradual.

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STARTING AND DRIVING for Your Fiat Panda SUV Fourth Generation (2024-2026)

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