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FIAT Panda Classic User Manual

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STEERING COLUMN LOCK
fig. 10

Engaging

When the key is at STOP remove the key
and turn the steering wheel until it locks.

Disengaging

Rock the steering wheel slightly as you
turn the ignition key to MAR.

fig. 10

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SAFETY DEVICES

CORRECT USE OF THE CAR

W

ARNING

LIGHTS AND MESSAGES

IN AN

EMERGENCY

CAR

MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICA

TIONS

INDEX

DASHBOARD AND CONTROLS

If the ignition device is tam-
pered with (e.g. attempted

theft), have it checked over by a Fiat
Dealership.

WARNING

When getting out of the car,
always remove the key to

prevent any occupants from acci-
dentally activating the controls. Re-
member to engage the handbrake. If
the car is parked on uphill slope, en-
gage the first gear; if the car is fac-
ing downhill, engage the reverse gear.
Never leave unsupervised children in
the car.

WARNING

Never remove the ignition
key while the car is moving.

The steering wheel would automati-
cally lock as soon as you try to turn
it. This also applies when the car is
being towed.

WARNING

It is absolutely forbidden to
carry out whatever after-

market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifica-
tions (e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect per-
formance and safety, cause the lapse
of warranty and also result in non-
compliance of the car with homolo-
gation requirements.

WARNING