FIAT Panda User Manual

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SAFETY FUNCTIONS

When the engine is stopped by the Start&Stop
system, if the driver releases his/her seat belt and
opens the driver's or passenger's door, the engine
can be restarted only using the ignition key.
The driver is informed by a buzzer and by the
flashing of the symbol

on the display; on some

versions, a message is displayed as well.

"ENERGY SAVING" FUNCTION
(for versions/markets, where provided)

If, after automatic engine restarting, the driver does
not carry out any action on the car for an extended
period (about 3 minutes), the Start&Stop system
stops the engine definitively, to prevent fuel
consumption. In these cases, the engine can only be
restarted using the ignition key.

Note In any case, it is possible to keep the engine
running by deactivating the Start&Stop system.

IRREGULAR OPERATION

In the event of malfunction, the Start&Stop system is
deactivated. The driver is informed about the fault
through the flashing of the

symbol on the display

(for some versions together with the display of a
message). In this case, contact a Fiat Dealership.

CAR INACTIVITY

In the event of car inactivity, special attention must
be paid to the disconnection of the battery power
supply.
Proceed as follows: detach the connector A fig. 65
(by pressing button B) from sensor C for monitoring
the status of the battery installed on the negative
battery pole D. This sensor should never be
disconnected from the pole except if the battery is
replaced.

WARNING

When replacing the battery, always go
to a Fiat Dealership. Replace the battery

with one of the same type (HEAVY DUTY) and
with the same specifications.

fig. 65

F0W0083

GETTING TO

KNOW YOUR CAR

SAFETY

STARTING AND

DRIVING

WARNING LIGHTS

AND MESSAGES

IN AN EMERGENCY

SERVICING AND

MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX