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

"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  
125) 126)  
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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