Dualdrive Electric Power Steering - Fiat Panda Owner's Handbook Manual

DUALDRIVE ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING
GETTING TO
KNOW YOUR CAR
This only operates with the key turned to MAR and
the engine started. The steering allows the force
required at the steering wheel to be adjusted to suit
SAFETY
driving conditions.
IMPORTANT When turning the ignition key quickly,
full power steering functionality can be achieved after
STARTING AND
a few seconds.
DRIVING
CITY FUNCTION ACTIVATION/
DEACTIVATION
WARNING LIGHTS
Press button CITY fig. 75 to activate/deactivate the
AND MESSAGES
function. The activation of the function is signalled by
the word CITY on the display (in some versions it
is signalled by the word CITY appearing on the
IN AN EMERGENCY
instrument panel).
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
fig. 75
94
When the CITY function is on, the steering wheel
effort is lighter and parking operations are easier:
therefore this function is particularly useful for
driving in city centres.
It is absolutely forbidden to carry out
any after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect performance and
safety, invalidate warranty and also result in
non-compliance of the car with type approval
requirements.
IMPORTANT During parking manoeuvres requiring a
lot of steering, the steering may become harder;
this is normal and is due to the intervention of the
system to protect the electric steering motor from
overheating, so no intervention is required. When
the car is used again later on, the power steering will
work normally.
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WARNING