General What should be in the Panda boot?

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General What should be in the Panda boot?

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Have taken delivery of a 'nearly new' panda 4x4 Multijet today. Very pleased with it, looks good and seems fun to drive. Snow forecast for tomorrow, so timing couldn't have been better.

My question is, what should the Panda boot contain? I know it doesn't come with a spare wheel.
In the wheel well mine has a polystyrene insert that contains a pump, some puncture foam, a towing eye, and a plastic funnel thing - anybody know what it is? The polystyrene insert doesn't really fill the space neatly, or look to sit deep enough. I'm wondering if it is maybe from a different model - is there anyway to tell?
Over the polystyrene insert is the boot carpet. This is thin and doesn't lie at all flat, should there be some card or board between the mat and the polystyrene insert?
I've looked for photos online, but they tend to be just of the space rather than the contents - but the carpets do look flat.

Any answers appreciated.
Dave
 
The plastic funnel is for refuelling from a can in an emergency. I'm surprised the dealer didn't explain at handover....
There is no board under carpet - thats it!
Don't know about the insert as I've got a spare....
Enjoy the snow! Wish we had some to put mine to the test :)
 
As triumph pointed out, the funnel is needed for refueling from a jerry can should you run out of fuel.

It allows you to bypass the anti syphoning system that is present.
 
Thanks for the replies - looks like I've got what I should have in the boot.
I've fiddled with the carpet and the polystyrene insert, and it now looks a bit better. I still think it needs a bit of board between the two to give a better base, but at least I know it hasn't gone missing.
I've also found and read a little booklet that explained the plastic funnel - it is as Triumph7 said, to allow you to add fuel from a can when the car is fitted with 'smart fuel'.
In answer to NigelsPanda, if you don't have the space saver wheel option, they do indeed assume that you do not need a jack.
 
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