FIAT Panda - Manual (Page 118)

STARTING AND DRIVING
STARTING THE ENGINE
STARTING PROCEDURE FOR PETROL
VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
❒ engage the handbrake and place the gearbox lever
in neutral;
❒ fully press the clutch pedal without touching the
accelerator;
❒ turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon
as the engine starts.
If the engine does not start at the first attempt,
return the ignition key to STOP before repeating the
procedure.
If, when the ignition key is at MAR-ON, the
instrument panel warning light
remains on
together with warning light , turn the key to
STOP and then back to MAR-ON; if the warning
light remains on, try the other keys provided with
the vehicle.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if you still cannot start the
engine.
Never leave the ignition key in MAR-ON position
when the engine is stopped.
STARTING PROCEDURE FOR DIESEL
VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
❒ engage the handbrake and place the gearbox lever
in neutral;
❒ turn the ignition key to MAR-ON: the warning
lights and on the instrument panel will
turn on;
❒ wait for the warning lights and to switch
off;
❒ fully press the clutch pedal without touching the
accelerator;
❒ turn the ignition key to AVV as soon as warning
light switches off. Waiting too long will waste
the heating work carried out by the plugs. Release
the key as soon as the engine starts.
IMPORTANT With cold engine, the accelerator must
be entirely released when turning the ignition key
to position AVV.
If the engine does not start at the first attempt,
return the ignition key to STOP before repeating the
procedure.
If, when the ignition key is at MAR-ON the
warning light remains lit, turn the key to STOP
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GETTINGTO KNOW
YOURCAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX