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.
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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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