2022 Fiat Panda Owner’s Manual

When it comes out in 2022, the Fiat Panda will be a cute and flexible small car that combines practicality with Italian style. The new Panda is known for making good use of room, and its comfortable and useful interior makes it a great choice for driving in cities and commuting every day. The 2022 Fiat Panda is designed to be easy to drive and friendly to the environment. It has small dimensions, a range of fuel-efficient engine choices, and new features that are meant to reduce its impact on the environment. The 2022 Fiat Panda is a great choice for people who want a car that is easy to drive and good for the environment. It has a happy attitude, technology that is easy to use, and a commitment to fuel efficiency.

STARTING AND DRIVING

STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting the car, adjust the seat, the interior rear view mirrors, the door mirrors and fasten the seat belt correctly. Never press the accelerator pedal to start the engine.

PETROL VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:

• engage the handbrake and put the gear lever in neutral. For 0.9 TwinAir and 0.9 TwinAir Turbo versions, engage the handbrake and put the gear lever in neutral, or fully press the clutch pedal if a gear other than neutral is engaged; for all versions (other than 0.9 TwinAir and 0.9 TwinAir Turbo), fully press the clutch pedal without pressing the accelerator;
• Turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine starts.

WARNING: If the engine does not start on the first attempt, return the ignition key to STOP before repeating the procedure. If the instrument panel warning lights and stays on with the ignition key at MAR, turn the key to STOP and then back to MAR. If the warning light remains on, try with the other keys provided with the car. Contact a Fiat Dealership if you still cannot start the engine.

LPG AND NATURAL POWER VERSIONS
The engine always starts up on petrol independently of the previously selected mode.

WARMING UP THE ENGINE JUST AFTER IT HAS STARTED
Proceed as follows:

• drive off slowly, letting the engine turn at medium revs. Do not accelerate abruptly;
• do not demand full performance at first. Wait until the second bar on the engine coolant temperature gauge switches on.

SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition key to STOP while the engine is idling.
WARNING: After a demanding drive, before turning the engine off you should allow it to idle to allow the temperature in the engine compartment to decrease.

WARNING

• It is dangerous to run the engine in enclosed areas. The engine consumes oxygen and engine exhaust contains carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and other toxic gasses.
• Remember that the power brake and electrical power steering are not operational until the engine is started, therefore a greater effort will be required to press the brake pedal or turn the steering wheel.

IMPORTANT

• It is advisable not to demand maximum performance from your car (e.g. excessive acceleration, long distances at maximum rpm, excessively intense braking, etc.) when it is first used.
• When the engine is switched off never leave the ignition key turned to MAR-ON to prevent useless current absorption from draining the conventional battery.
• Never, under any circumstances, jump-start the engine by pushing, towing, or coasting downhill. This could cause fuel to flow into the catalytic converter and damage it beyond repair.
• There must therefore always be some petrol in the tank to protect the petrol pump and to guarantee temporary switching from LPG or Methane to petrol operation if high performance is required.
• A quick burst on the accelerator before stopping the engine serves no practical purpose; it wastes fuel and is especially damaging to turbocharged engines.

WHEN PARKED
When parking and leaving the car, proceed as follows:

• engage a gear (1st gear if facing uphill or reverse if facing downhill) and
• leave the wheels turned; stop the engine and engage the handbrake;
• always remove the ignition key. Block the wheels with a wedge or a stone if the car is parked on a steep slope.

WARNING: NEVER leave the vehicle with the gearbox in neutral.

Handbrake
The handbrake lever is located between the front seats.

1. Handbrake engagement: pull lever (A) fig. 115 or fig. 116 upwards until the vehicle is braked.
2. To release the handbrake: slightly raise the lever, hold the button (A) pressed, and check that the (B) warning light switches off on the instrument panel.

WARNING

• Never leave children unattended in the car. Always remove the key from the ignition when leaving the car and take it with you.
• The car should be braked after a few clicks of the lever, if it is not, contact a Fiat Dealership to have it adjusted.
• In the case of parking maneuvers on roads on a gradient, the front wheels must be steered towards the pavement (when parking downhill), or in the opposite direction if the vehicle is parked uphill. Block the wheels with a wedge or a stone if the car is parked on a steep slope.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION
To engage the gears, press the clutch pedal fully and put the gear lever into the required position (the diagram for gear engagement is shown on the knob. For 0.9 TwinAir, 0.9 TwinAir Turbo, and 1.2 8V 69 HP LPG versions: to engage reverse gear R from neutral, raise ring (A) fig. 117 underneath the knob and, at the same time, shift the gear lever to the right and then backward (diagram (B)).

For the 1.0 FireFly Hybrid version
to engage reverse gear R move the gear lever to the right after the 6th gear and then back (diagram (C)).

WARNING

• Reverse can only be engaged when the car is completely stationary. With the engine running, wait for at least 2 seconds with the clutch pedal fully pressed before engaging reverse to prevent damage to the gears and grating.
• The clutch pedal should be used only for gear changes. Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal, however lightly. For versions/markets where provided, the electronic clutch control could cut in, Interpreting the incorrect driving style as a fault.

For the 1.0 FireFly Hybrid version
WARNING: While driving in 6th gear, if you decelerate enough to require shifting down to 5th gear, we recommend doing so to facilitate accelerating later.
NOTE: 6th gear is for cruising. Use 5th gear to reach the top speed.

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (Panda Cross 4×4 and Panda 4×4 versions)
The Panda Cross 4×4 and Panda 4×4 are provided with a transmission system, “torque on demand” type, which sends the drive torque to the rear axle on request. It comprises two differentials and an electronically controlled coupling. Thanks to this system, the activation of the four-wheel drive takes place automatically (i.e. without requiring any action by the driver) and allows for optimal distribution of drive torque between front and rear axles, in low grip conditions. The use of the electronically controlled joint guarantees progressive torque transfer and delivery, with very fast implementation times (a fraction of a second), in most cases, hardly recognizable by the driver. The car copes easily with snow, ice, mud, and dirt roads, even where slopes are fairly steep. For improved driveability of the car, in off-road conditions, we advise against using the CITY function.

MODE SELECTOR
(Panda Cross 4×4 versions) This device allows, using the ring nut of the knob fig. 118 (on the central tunnel), three vehicle response modes are to be selected according to driving style and road conditions:

1. AUTO mode;
2. OFF-ROAD mode;
3. Gravity Control function.

The ring nut is a monostable type. In other words, it always remains in a central position. The selected driving mode is indicated by the corresponding LED switching on the knob and by an indication on the display. The system automatically turns on “AUTO” mode each time the engine is started.

“AUTO” MODE
It is a driving mode aimed at comfort and safety in normal grip and driving conditions.
“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. 118 to the right and hold it in this position for half a second, until the corresponding LED lights up and the “Off Road” mode activation indicator appears on the display with a dedicated message. Once released, the ring returns to the central position. When the “Off Road” mode is activated, the presetting for ELD system intervention activates automatically.

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. However, when the “Off Road” mode is deactivated, the Start&Stop system is enabled again.
• 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.

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 the “Auto” mode will light up and the “Off Road” mode deactivation indication will appear on the display.

FAQ’s