FIAT Panda - Manual (Page 127)

SNOW CHAINS
The use of snow chains should be in compliance with
local regulations.
The snow chains may be applied only onto the front
wheel tyres (drive wheels).
Check the tension of the snow chains after the first
few metres have been driven.
IMPORTANT Snow chains cannot be fitted to the
space-saver wheel (for versions/markets, where
provided). If the front tyre has a puncture, replace a
rear wheel with the space-saver wheel and move
the rear wheel to the front axle. This way with two
normal drive wheels, snow chains can be fitted to
them to solve an emergency.
Keep your speed down when snow chains
are fitted; do not exceed 50 km/h. Avoid
potholes, steps and pavements and avoid
driving for long distances on roads not covered
with snow to prevent damaging the car and
the roadbed.
STORING THE CAR
If the car is to be left inactive for longer than a
month, the following precautions should be
observed:
❒ park the car in covered, dry and if possible
well-ventilated premises and slightly open
the windows;
❒ engage a gear and check that the handbrake is not
engaged;
❒ disconnect the negative battery terminal (for
versions with Start&Stop system refer to the
paragraph "Start&Stop system" in the chapter
"Knowing your car"); If the battery is not
disconnected from the electrical system, check its
charge every thirty days;
❒ clean and protect the painted parts using
protective wax;
❒ clean and protect the shiny metal parts using
special compounds available commercially;
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GETTINGTO KNOW
YOURCAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
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