Fiat Panda Owner's Handbook Manual page 128

IMPORTANT The warning light will flash to indicate
a system failure. If this is the case, go to a Fiat
GETTING TO KNOW
Dealership to have the system checked.
YOUR CAR
EOBD/INJECTION SYSTEM
FAILURE (amber)
SAFETY
In normal conditions, the warning light switches on
when the key is turned to MAR (on some versions,
STARTING AND
with a message on the display), but should switch off
DRIVING
as soon as the engine is started.
If the warning light remains on or switches on whilst
driving, the injection system is not working properly;
WARNING LIGHTS
in particular, if the warning light switches on
AND MESSAGES
constantly, this indicates a malfunction in the
supply/ignition system that could cause excessive
exhaust emissions, a possible loss of performance,
IN AN EMERGENCY
poor driveability and high fuel consumption.
In these conditions, you can continue driving without
demanding excessive effort or speed from the
engine. Prolonged use of the car with the warning
SERVICING AND
light on may cause damage: contact a Fiat Dealership
MAINTENANCE
as soon as possible.
The warning light switches off after the malfunction
disappears, but the notification is stored in the
TECHNICAL
system.
SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE (valid only for petrol engines)
If the warning light flashes, the catalytic converter
INDEX
may be damaged.
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In this case, it is necessary to release the accelerator
pedal to lower the speed of the engine until the
warning light stops flashing; continue the journey at
moderate speed, trying to avoid driving conditions
that may cause further flashing and contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible if the
does not switch on when the key is turned
to MAR or if while driving the warning light
switches on either constantly or flashing (along
with a message and a symbol on the display
on some versions). Operation of the
light may be verified by traffic control officers
using appropriate equipment. Comply with the
laws and regulations of the country where you
are driving.
ESC SYSTEM FAILURE (amber)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This warning light switches on when the ignition key
is turned to MAR, but it should switch off after a
few seconds. If the warning light does not switch off
or stays on (along with a message on the display
on some versions) whilst driving, contact a Fiat
Dealership. Flashing of the warning light while driving
indicates the intervention of the ESC system.
warning light either
warning