ABOARD FIAT PALIO Fiat

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Commitment to the Max

Dear New Car Owner, Thank you for selecting Fiat and congratulations on your choice of a Fiat Palio. We have produced this owner handbook to help you get to know all your Fiat Palio’s new features and use it in the best possible way. We suggest you to read it with the utmost attention prior to driving the car for the first time. Information, suggestions and warnings, important for the use of the car, are contained in this owner handbook and they will help you to derive the maximum from your Fiat Palio’s technological features. You will find indications for your own safety, the car’s well-being and about how to protect the environment. You have also been given with Fiat Warranty (Owner’s Service Policy) Booklet, wherein you will find the Warranty Certificate with the terms and the conditions for the maintenance of the car. Best regards and happy motoring.

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WELCOME ABOARD FIAT PALIO

Fiat Palio is a car presenting an original bodyline, designed to offer great driving satisfaction with full safety and with maximum respect of the environment. Everything, from its new multivalve engine to its safety devices, from its improved comfort for driver and passengers alike to its practical solutions, with the possibility of a large loading volume contributes to make you appreciate the personality of your new Fiat Palio. And you will realise it later when you discover that its driving style and performance goes hand in hand with new manufacturing processes that help cut running costs. For instance, Fiat Palio only needs you to take it for its first servising

Moving to the Max

* Replace the engine oil every 7,500 kms or every 18 months.

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THE SIGNS TO HELP YOU DRIVE CORRECTLY

The signs you see on this page are very important. They highlight those parts of the owner handbook where, more than anywhere else, you should stop for a minute and read carefully. As you can see, each sign has a different image to make it clear and easy to identify the subjects in the different areas:

Personal safety. Protecting the environment. Well-being of the car. Attention. Total or partial failure to It indicates the correct procedures to Important: Total or partial failure to follow these instructions can cause follow to ensure that the car does not follow these instructions will result serious danger for safety of people. harm the environment. in the risk of serious damage to the car and sometimes invalidates the warranty as well.

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SYMBOLS DANGER SYMBOLS On some components of your Fiat Palio, or near them, are applied spec- Battery Coil ified coloured labels, whose symbols attract the attention and indicates Corrosive fluid. High voltage. important precautions that the user must observe towards the components under analysis. A list of symbols to be found on your Fiat Palio is given below with Battery Belts and pulleys the name of the component to which it relates besides. Explosion. Moving parts; do not expose any part of the It is also indicates the meaning that body or clothes. the symbol represents depending on the subdivision of: danger, prohibition, warning, obligation, to which the symbol belongs. Fan It can start when the Climate control tub- engine is switched off also. ing Do not open. High pressure gas.

Expansion tank Do not remove the cap when the coolant fluid is boiling.

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PROHIBITION SYMBOL WARNING SYMBOLS

Battery Catalytic converter WATER IN DIESEL FU- EL FILTER versions (am- Do not expose to open Do not stay on inflam- ber) (diesel version) flames. mable surfaces. Refer to the “Safeguard of the device reducing the emissions” chapter. When there is water in the diesel fuel filter. have the condense drained out by a Fiat Dealership. Hydraulic power Battery steering GLOW PLUGS (amber) Keep children away. Do not exceed the maximum level of the fluid as indicated (diesel version) on the tank. Use only the fluid prescribed in the “Refueling” chapter. When the ignition key is turned to the MAR position. The warning light will go out when the glowplugs reach INJECTION SYSTEM the correct temperature Heat guards - belts - FAILURE (red) (diesel pulleys - fan versions) Do not put hands. When there is a fault in the injection system.

The warning light should come on when the ignition key is turned to MAR and go out after a few seconds.

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OBLIGATION SYMBOLS

Brake circuit Unleaded fuel car Battery Do not exceed the max- Use only unleaded fuel Protect eyes. imum level of the fluid as 87 R.O.N. indicated on the tank. Use only the fluid prescribed in the “Refueling” chapter.

Windscreen wiper Battery Use only the fluid pre- Expansion tank Jack scribed in the “Refueling” Use only the fluid pre- Refer the owner chapter. scribed in the “Refueling” chapter. handbook.

Engine Use only the lubricant prescribed in the “Refueling” chapter.

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SUMMARY

READY TO GO

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR

DRIVING YOUR CAR

IN AN EMERGENCY

CAR MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX

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READY TO GO

Sit comfortably in your car and get ready to... DASHBOARD INSTRUMENT HOLDER ...... PAGE 9 read. INSTRUMENT PANEL ...... PAGE 10 KEYS...... PAGE 11 The following pages tell you everything you need to SEATS ...... PAGE 11 know to start off in the best way: that is to say, in HEAD RESTS ...... PAGE 11 total safety, right from the start. SAFETY BELTS ...... PAGE 12 In a few minutes you will be confident with warning STEERING COLUMN STALKS ...... PAGE 13 lights, instruments and main devices. REARVIEW MIRRORS ...... PAGE 14 All adjustments must be made when the car is sta- MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL ...... PAGE 14 tionary. HAZARD LIGHTS ...... PAGE 14 COMMAND SWITCHES ...... PAGE 15 ELECTRIC WINDOW WINDER ...... PAGE 15 BOOT ...... PAGE 16 ENGINE BONNET ...... PAGE 16 DOORS ...... PAGE 17 AT THE FILLING STATION...... PAGE 18

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DASHBOARD INSTRUMENT HOLDER The presence and the position of the instruments and indicators may vary according to the version of your car.

P4E02269

fig. 1

1. Adjustable side air vents - 2. Vents for air dispatch to side windows - 3. Adjustable central air vents - 4. Commands and pilot lights - 5. Sound system seat - 6. Switch for hazard lights - 7. Digital clock - 8. Command lever of windscreen/rear window wiper and washer - 9. Instrument panel and pilot lights - 10. Air bag - 11. External light command lever - 12. Object box - 13. Climate command - 14. Cigar lighter - 15. Ashtray - 16. Horn Pad - 17. Ignition switch - 18. Access to the fuse box - 19. Lever for opening hood to access engine.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL VERSIONS 1.2 EL - ELX A - Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light. B - Speedometer, kilometre counter and trip meter. C - Engine coolant temp. gauge.

P4E02270 fig. 2 VERSIONS 1.6 - GTX A - Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light. B - Engine coolant temperature gauge. C - Speedometer, kilometre counter and trip meter. D - Rev counter. fig. 3 P4E02271 VERSION 1.9 D EL-ELX A - Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light. B - Engine coolant gauge. C - Speedometer, kilometre counter and trip meter. D - Rev counter.

P4E02671 Note: Dial gauge background colours for illustrative purpose only. 10 1-19 03/03/2003 05:44 PM Page 11

KEYS SEATS HEAD RESTS A set of 2 keys are provided with Adjust the headrest fig. 7 such that the car for fig. 5: All adjustments must the nape, and not the neck, rests on them, making sure that they are – ignition; be made when the car is stationary. locked in the desired position. Refer – locking/unlocking the front doors; to the “Getting to know the car” chapter. – locking/unlocking the boot.

STEERING COLUMN LOCK Seat adjustment fig. 6. It is automatically locked when the ignition key is removed. It is A - To move the seat forwards or unlocked when the key is turned to backwards. MAR; lightly move the steering wheel in either direction if the rota- B - Seat back inclination adjust- tion of the key is difficult. ment. P4E01603 P4E01989 P4E02062

fig. 5 fig. 6 fig. 7

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SAFETY BELTS Fig. 9 Adjusting the central rear seat belt fig. 10 To lift: lift the loop C. To tighten: pull the end A (this To lower: keeping the knob operation can be carried out also pressed D move the loop C. with the seat belt already fastened). The adjustments To loosen: pull length B holding described below must be the buckle at right-angles to the belt. performed before driving. Avoid performing these operations when the car is in motion. To ensure maximum protection, keep the Adjusting the height backrest in the upright position, lean back into the seat of the front seat belts and ensure that the seat belt Fig. 8: fix the loop in point A or B adheres closely to torso and hips. Do not use the seat belt when the seat back is reclined. P4E01796 P4E01607 P4E01783

fig. 8 fig. 9 fig. 10

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Fig. 11 STEERING COL- LEFT-HAND STALK fig. 13 To fasten: insert tongue A in B UMN STALKS Position A = Windscreen wipers on the buckle. OFF. Position B = Intermittent wipe. To loosen: press button C. RIGHT-HAND STALK fig. 12 Position C = Slow continuous In position A = left turn indicator wipe. lights on. Position D = Quick continuous In position B = right turn indicator wipe. lights on. Position E (not fixed) = Quick con- Pulled towards the steering wheel tinuous wipe. This is a unique anti- = flicks. panic feature. Ring turned on O = lights switched Stalk pulled towards the steering off. wheel = windscreen washer activated. Ring turned on 3 = parking Thrust towards the dashboard = lights on. rear window washer/wiper. Ring turned on 2 = Low beams. Ring on O position = Rearwind screen wiper OFF. With ring turned on 2 & stalk towards the dashboard = high beams. Ring at ' position = Rear windscreen wiper ON. P4E02023 P4E01682 P4E01355

fig. 11 fig. 12 fig. 13

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REARVIEW MIR- MANUAL CLI- HAZARD LIGHTS RORS MATE CONTROL To switch them on, press the switch A-fig. 16. IMPORTANT The reflecting surface of the left-hand mirror is para- CONTROLS fig. 15 To switch them off, press the bolic to increase viewing range. A - To adjust the temperature. switch again. Consequently, the dimension of the reflected image is reduced, giving the B - Air recirculation selector. impression that the object is more C - Fan speed selector. distant than it really is. D - Air distribution control. For the adjustment, operate knob The use of the hazard from inside of car A-fig. 14. E - System on/off switch. lights is ruled by the road code of the Country in which you are driving and should be followed If the dimension of the accordingly. mirror causes difficulties in a narrow place, fold from the position 1 to the position 2. P4E02285 P4E02286 P4E02007

fig. 14 fig. 15 fig. 16

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COMMAND ELECTRIC WIN- ELECTRIC REAR WINDOWS SWITCHES DOW WINDER fig. 19 A - Switch on door handle. Switches fig. 17. FRONT ELECTRICAL WIN- B - Rear left-hand window switch. A - Rear windscreen heater switch. DOW WINDERS C - Rear right-hand window switch. B - Front fog light switch with LED. Press the switch fig. 18 to lower D - Rear window enable switch. C - A/C on/off switch. the window. Raise the switch to wind up the window. A - Switch for adjusting front left window. B - Switch for adjusting front right window. Each door handle has a switch on it to raise/lower its window. P4E02011 P4E02287 P4E02012

fig. 17 fig. 18 fig. 19

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Improper use of the BOOT ENGINE BONNET electrical windows can be dangerous. From outside the car: use ignition To open: pull lever A-fig. 22. Before and during their opera- key to open. Press lever B and lift the bonnet. tion ensure that passengers are Insert the end of rod A-fig. 23 in not at risk from the moving glass From inside the car: pull lever A- the recess B on the bonnet. either by personal objects getting fig. 21. caught in the mechanism or by To close: remove rod A from being injured by it directly. Open the boot only recess B and refit it in its clip. Lower Always remove the ignition key when the car is station- the bonnet until it is about 20 cm when you get out of the car to ary. above the engine compartment and prevent the electric windows be- let it fall. Make sure the bonnet is ing operated accidentally and locked. constituting a danger to the peo- EXTENDING THE BOOT ple left in the car. For extending the boot space by adjusting the rear seat refer to the chapter on “Getting to know your MANUAL WINDOWS fig. 20 car”. To wind down/up the door windows operate the command A han- dles. P4E01944 P4E02124 P4E01791

fig. 20 fig. 21 fig. 22

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The bonnet should be DOORS CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING opened only when the SYSTEM car is stationary. Turn the key fig. 24: To lock/unlock all the doors at the 1 - door locked. same time: 2 - door unlocked – from outside the car, turn the key in the lock; Pull the handle to open. – from inside the car, with closed door, press (to lock) or pull(to From inside: unlock) one of the front door opening lever. – to open - pull handle A-fig. 25; P4E01365 – safety lock - with the door closed press the lever A. It is possible to insert the safety lock with open door only on the passenger side on versions without centralized locking. P4E02015 P4E01367

fig. 23 fig. 24 fig. 25

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CHILD SAFETY LOCK AT THE FILLING When refueling, position the plug in (rear doors) the adequate seat on the door, as STATION shown in fig. 28. This ensures that the rear doors cannot be opened from inside the Refuel the car with unleaded fuel car. only with octane-number (R.O.N.) With the head of the ignition key equal to 87. turn the device A-fig. 26. Lift the lever A-fig. 27 to unlock Position 1 - activated device. the access door of fuel tank plug. Position 2 - deactivated device (a little yellow mark certificates the occurred connection). P4E01945 P4E01612

fig. 26 fig. 27

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NEVER go close to the Ideally, refuel the car tank filler with naked before the reserve warn- flames or lit cigarettes: ing light illuminates. Also avoid going too close to Driving in fuel shortage condi- the fuel tank filler area, to avoid tions can cause irregular supply inhaling harmful vapours. with negative effects on the exhaust and catalytic system.

NEVER fill leaded fuel in the car (even in an emergency) as the catalytic muffler will get irre- barably damaged. A damaged catalytic convertor means harmful emissions and conse- quent environment pollution.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR

You should read this chapter sitting comfortably in INSTRUMENTS ...... PAGE 33 your new Fiat Palio. This way you can see the parts WARNING LIGHTS ...... PAGE 35 described in the handbook at a glance and immediately check out what you have just read for yourself. HEATING/ CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ...... PAGE 37 You will quickly become familiar with your Fiat Palio, MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ...... PAGE 38 and its control and other features. Later, when you start the engine and join the traffic, you will make a host of STEERING COLUMN STALKS ...... PAGE 41 other pleasant discoveries. CONTROLS ...... PAGE 43 INTERIOR EQUIPMENT ...... PAGE 45 DOORS ...... PAGE 48 BOOT ...... PAGE 51 BONNET ...... PAGE 54 HEADLIGHTS ...... PAGE 56 KEYS ...... PAGE 21 ABS ...... PAGE 56 IGNITION SWITCH ...... PAGE 21 AIR BAG ...... PAGE 58 INDIVIDUAL SETTINGS ...... PAGE 22 SOUND SYSTEM...... PAGE 60 SEAT BELTS ...... PAGE 24 TRANSPORTING CHILDREN IN SAFETY ...... PAGE 29 AT THE FILLING STATION ...... PAGE 62 PRETENSIONER ...... PAGE 32 PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT ...... PAGE 63

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KEYS IGNITION In the event of a break- in (e.g. attempted theft), Two keys are provided with the car SWITCH have the car checked at a & (fig. 1) they are used for: Fiat Dealership prior to driving The key can turn to 4 different po- again. – the ignition; sitions fig. 2: – the front doors; – STOP: engine switched off, extractable key, steering column lock. – the boot door. Some electrical devices (e.g. door cen- Together with the keys, a self-stick tralized lock etc.) remain operational. label is supplied. On this label is re- – MAR: ride position. All electrical When getting out of the ported the number to be quoted to devices are operational. Fiat Dealership when ordering du- car, always remove the plicate keys. – AVV: engine starting. key, to avoid someone accidentally activating the controls. – PARK: engine switched-off, park- Remember to engage the hand ing lights switched on, extractable key, brake, ensuring complete lockup steering column lock. To turn the key of the car, engage gear and leave in PARK position, press the button the wheels steered. If the car is A. parked on a very sloping road, we recommend you lock the wheels also with a wedge or a stone. Never leave children alone in an

P4E02062 P4E02017 unattended car.

fig. 1 fig. 2

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STEERING COLUMN LOCK INDIVIDUAL SET- Once you have released the lever, check that the seat is firmly locked in Engagement: After turning the key TINGS the runners by trying to move it back to position STOP or PARK remove it and forth. Failure to lock the seat in and turn the steering wheel till it locks . FRONT SEATS fig. 3 place could result the seat moving sud- To release: Gently move the steer- denly and the driver losing control of ing wheel from side to side as you turn the car. the ignition key to MAR. Only make adjustments Adjusting the reclining seat when the car is station- back ary. Turn knob B-fig. 3 until the back Moving the seat backwards or reaches the reclination you desire. forwards Lift the lever A-fig. 3 and push the seat forwards or backwards; you are in the correct position for driving when your hands are resting on the steering wheel rim and your arms are Do not remove the seats slightly bent. nor carry out maintenance and/or repair oper- Never remove the igni- ations on them. Improper operations can compromise safety de-

tion key while the car is P4E01989 moving. The steering vice operation. Always go to a Fi- wheel will automatically lock as at Dealership. soon as you turn it. This also ap- plies when the car is being towed.

fig. 3

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HEAD RESTS DRIVING MIRROR fig. 6 This mirror can be adjusted. Move Front seats fig. 4 lever A to shift the mirror to the fol- To improve passenger safety, the lowing positions: height of the head restraints can be ad- 1) anti glare position; justed. They lock into place automatically. 2) standard position.

Remember that the head restraints should be adjusted to support the back of your head and not your neck. Only if they are in this position will they be able to provide effective protection in the event of a rear-end shunt. P4E01375 P4E01603

fig. 4 fig. 6

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DOOR MIRRORS If the mirror makes it SEAT BELTS difficult to get through To adjust, operate the knob inside narrow gaps, fold it from the car A-fig. 7. 1-fig. 7 to position 2. USING THE SEAT BELTS Make sure that the car is stationary (for the front seats) fig. 8 and the handbrake is on before you To fasten the seat belts, take the adjust mirrors. tongue of fastener A and push it into buckle B, until you hear it click. Pull the seat belt gently. If it jams, let it rewind a little then pull it out again The reflecting surface When driving, the door without jerking. of the left-hand mirror is mirrors must always be in parabolic to increase the extended position 1. viewing range. Consequently, the dimension of the reflected image is reduced, giving the impression that the object is more distant than it really is. P4E01376 P4E02007

fig. 7 fig. 8

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To unfasten the seat belts, press but- ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF Adjust the seat belt height only when ton C. Guide the seat belt with your THE SEAT BELTS the car is stationary. hand while it is rewinding, to prevent Fig. 9: fasten the loop in A or B. it from twisting. Fig. 10: The seat belt can be adjust- The seat belt reel mechanism will Make the height adjusted on four different heights. adapt the belt to the body of the per- ment when the car is sta- son wearing it, offering freedom of tionary. To raise the belt: raise loop C to movement. the required position. When the car is parked on a steep To lower the belt: press knob (D) slope the reel mechanism may lock; and move loop (C) down to the re- this is normal. Always adjust the height of the seat quired position at the same time. belt to fit the person wearing it. This The reel mechanism prevents the could greatly reduce the risk of injury After adjustment always check that webbing coming out when it is jerked in the case of collision. the seat belt is locked by pushing loop or if the car brakes sharply, as in a col- C downwards without pressing knob lision or when cornering at high speed. The belt is adjusted properly when D. the webbing passes approximately halfway between the edge of the shoulder and the neck.

To ensure maximum P4E01796 protection, keep the P4E01783 backrest in the upright position, lean back into the seat and ensure that the seat belt adheres closely to torso and hips. Do not use the seat belt when the seat back is reclined.

fig. 9 fig. 10

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Releasing knob D, press a little further to trigger the anchor device. This ensures the belt is locked into a stable position if not already done.

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS If the seat belt is sub- FOR THE USE OF THE SEAT jected to high stress, for BELTS example after a collision, it must be replaced completely The driver is obliged to respect (and together with the anchors, an- check that the car occupants respect) chor fixing screws and the pre- all local traffic laws regarding the use tensioner, if the car is equipped of seat belts. with, in fact, even if the seat belt does not seem damaged, the seat belt could have lost its resistance proprieties. Always fasten seat belt. To travel with seat belts unfastened increases the risk of serious injury or death in the event of a crash. The belt webbing must not be twisted, make sure that it is well stretched out and fits close to the passenger’s body. The upper section must pass over the shoulder and cross the chest diagonally. The

P4E02064 lower section must fit close across the passenger’s hips and not the abdomen to prevent them sliding forward fig. 13. Do not use devices (clips, fasteners etc.) to prevent the belt adhering to the passenger’s body.

fig. 13

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Do not travel with a Seat belts are also to be worn by ex- HOW TO KEEP THE SEAT child sitting on the lap of pectant mothers: the risk of injury in BELTS IN PROPER WORKING a passenger using one the case of accident is greatly reduced ORDER AT ALL TIMES seat belt to protect both (fig. 14). for them and the unborn child if they are wearing a seat belt. 1) When wearing the seat belts, always ensure they are not twisted and Of course they must position the are free to wind in and out. lower part of the belt very low down so that it passes under the abdomen 2) Following a serious accident, re- fig. 15 place the belt being worn at the time, even if it does not seem damaged. 3) When cleaning the belts, wash them by hand with water and neutral soap, rinse them and let them dry in the shade. Do not use strong detergents, bleach, colouring or any other chemical substance that could weaken the fibres. 4) Do not allow the reel mechanisms to get wet: they are only guaranteed to work properly if they remain dry. P4E02066 P4E02065

fig. 14 fig. 15

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TRANSPORTING Child’s restraint systems are classified into the following four weight CHILDREN groups, fig. 16: IN SAFETY Group 0 weight 0-10 kg Group 0 weight 9-18 kg For optimal protection in the event of a crash, all passengers must be seat- Group 0 weight 15-25 kg ed and wearing adequate restraint sys- Group 3 22-36 weight kg. tems. The groups partially overlap. This is This is especially relevant for chil- because there are systems which cov- dren. Theer seatmore shown than onein fig. weight 16 is group.suitable A child’s head is larger and heavier for children weighing between 18-36 than an adult’s head with respect to kgs. their body weight. Moreover, a child’s muscular and bone structure is not ful- Children weighing more than 36 kg ly developed. For these reasons, chil- or taller than 1.5 m are, with reference dren require specific restraint systems, to restraint systems, considered adults different from those required by adult and can wear normal seat belts. passengers. P4E00197

fig. 16

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We recommend seating GROUP 1 children on the rear seat. Children from 18 kg up only require This is the most protect- Children from 9 kg are to be seated a cushion to lift them facing forward in child seats with front ed position in the event of a fig. 20. The size of the child’s chest no crash. cushions. The seat belt secures both longer requires a support to space the seat and child fig. 18. child’s back from the seat back. Children taller than 1.50 m can wear GROUP 0 seat belts like adults. The figure is only an ex- Babies up to 10 Kg are to be seated ample. Follow the in- in a cot type seat supporting the child’s structions for fastening head, facing backwards. This ensures the specific child restraint system there is no stress on the child’s neck you are using. in sudden decelerations. The figure is only an ex- The cot is secured with the seat ample.The figure Follow is only the an ex- in- There are child re- belts, as shown in fig. 17. The child ample.structions Follow for fastening the in- straints for groups 0 and must be strapped to the carrier with structionsthe specific child for fasteningrestraint 1 which are fastened with its incorporated straps. systemthe specific you childare using. restraint system the car seat belts by means of an you are using. attachment on the seat back. The child is then secured to the seat with specific straps. Due to their weight, child seats can be dangerous if they are fitted incor- P4E00199 P4E00198 P4E00201 rectly with a cushion placed between the seat and the car seat belts. Always attain carefully to the specific installation instructions attached.

fig. 17 fig. 1820

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GROUPA summary 2 of safety precau- 5) Always check the seat belts do not fit around the child’s throat. tionsChildren to follow from 15 when kg can transport- be secured directlying children. with the car seat belts. The 6) While travelling, do not let the child1) Child seat restrainthas the systemspurpose should of posi- be child sit incorrectly or release the tioninginstalled the on child the rearcorrectly seat aswith this respect is the belts. to the seat belt, so that the diagonal most protected area in the car in the 7) Passengers should never carry sectionevent of crosses a crash. the child’s chest and never the throat, and that the hori- children on their laps. No-one, how- zontal2) Adhere section to fitsthe snugly instructions on the for child’s fas- ever strong they are, can hold a child hipstening and the not specific to the child abdomen restraint fig. which 19. in the event of a crash. you are using. These instructions must 8) Replace the child restraint system be provided by the manufacturer. after an accident. Keep the child restraint system installation instructions with the car docu- ments andThe this figureHandbook. is only Never an ex-use a child restraintample. system Follow without the in-in- stallationstructions instructions. for fastening the3) Alwaysspecific check child the restraint seat belt system is well youfastened are byusing. pulling the webbing. 4) Only one child is to be strapped to each restraint system. P4E00200

fig. 19

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PRETENSIONERS

To render the protective action of The pretensioner does not require the front seat belts even more effec- any maintenance or lubrication. Any tive, some versions of Fiat Palio are fit- modification of its original state inval- ted with pretensioners. These devices idates its efficiency. If, as the result of “feel” that a violent collision is in exceptional natural occurrences progress via a sensor, and pull back a (floods, sea storms etc.) the device be- few centimeters of webbing. In this come soaked through with water and way the pretensioner ensures that the mud, it is essential that it be replaced. belt is adhering perfectly to the body before the belt begins to hold back the The pretensioner will give maximum wearer. protection when the seat belt adheres snugly to the wearer’s chest and hips. When the pretensioner has been triggered the retractor will lock. The seat belt cannot be drawn back up even when guiding it manually. When the pretensioner is triggered a small amount of smoke may be produced. The smoke is not harmful and Under no circumstances does not indicate the beginning of a should the components of fire. the pretensioner be tam- pered with or removed. Any interventions should be carried out by qualified and authorized personnel. Always contact a Fiat Dealership

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The pretensioners can INSTRUMENTS C - Partial kilometer counter (Trip- only be used once. After a meter). collision that has triggered it, have it replaced at a Fi- SPEEDOMETER (SPEED INDI- D - Trip counter reset button. Press at Dealership. The device will last CATOR) fig. 21-22 to reset. for 10 years from the date of production given to the adhesive la- A - Kilometre counter. FUEL GAUGE fig. 23 bel. Replace the pretensioners as B - Speedometer. The needle indicates the amount of this date approaches. fuel in the tank. When the fuel reserve warning light A comes on it means that there are about 5.5-7.5 litres of fuel in the tank. P4E01380 E - tank empty. Operations involving F - tank full. banging, vibrations or heating (exceeding 100 C° for a maximum of 6 hours) in the area around the pretensioner may trigger or damage the de- fig. 21 vice. Vibrations from rough road surfaces or accidental jolting caused by mounting pavements etc. do not have any effect on the P4E01839 P4E01840 pretensioner. If, however, you need any assistance, go to a Fiat Dealership.

fig. 22 fig. 23

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Do not travel with the fuel tank al- If the gauge reaches the DIGITAL CLOCK fig. 26 most empty: as gaps in fuel delivery red section, stop the en- could damage the catalyser. gine immediately and go The clock displays time in a 24 hour to a Fiat Dealership. format. ENGINE COOLANT TEMPER- ATURE GAUGE fig. 23-24 To set hour: press the button A. Under normal conditions, the needle To set minute: press the button B. may hover around the scale according REV COUNTER fig. 25 Each time the button is pressed, the to the car use and engine cooling sys- The needle in correspondence with number will change of a unit. tem management that the system self- the red marks indicates over-revving Keeping the button press for a few adjusts continually, but it should always that can damage the engine. So it has remain out of the red (danger) section. seconds, you will have the automatic to be avoided. quick advancement. IMPORTANT The electronic in- As you near the desired hour, re- jection control system will progres- lease the button and complete the set- sively cut off the flow of fuel when the ting with individual pressures. engine is over-revving and the engine will consequently loose power. P4E01841 P4E01383 P4E02277

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WARNING BATTERY NOT In these conditions, you can contin- w CHARGING PROPER- ue driving but you should avoid de- LIGHTS LY (red) When there is manding efforts from the engine or a fault in the current gen- high speeds. Contact a Fiat Dealer- The warning lights come on in the erating system. shipas soon as possible. following circumstances: Go to a Fiat Dealership and pre- Using the car for long periods when vent deploying the battery. the warning light is on may cause dam- LOW ENGINE OIL age especially when the engine is run- v PRESSURE (red) When When the key is turned to MAR the ning irregularly or misfiring. The car the engine oil pressure light comes on but should go out the should only be used for short periods drops under the normal moment the engine is started. at low speeds. value. When the key is turned to MAR the Occasional and brief lighting of the light comes on but should go out the warning light is meaningless. moment the engine is started. INJECTION SYSTEM A delay in the light going out is ac- g FAILURE (red) (petrol ceptable only when the engine is idling. version) When there is a fault in the injection system. If the engine has been heavily taxed, the light may flash when the engine re- When the ignition key is turned to HANDBRAKE EN- turns to idle. The light should howev- the MAR position, the light comes on x GAGED / LOW er go out when you accelerate slight- but should go out after a few seconds. BRAKE FLUID (red) In ly. The warning light will stay on or two cases: come on when travelling to indicate 1. When the handbrake is applied. imperfect operation of the injection If the v warning light system with possible loss of perfor- 2. when the brake fluid level falls be- comes on while the car is mance, poor handling and higher con- low the minimum level. moving, stop the engine sumption. immediately and contact a Fiat Dealership.

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If the x warning light The warning light should come on INJECTION SYSTEM comes on when travel- when the key is turned to MAR and FAILURE (red) (diesel ling, check whether the go out after approximately 2 seconds. versions) handbrake is engaged. If the warning light stays on and the Warning light >, with When there is a fault in the injection handbrake is not engaged, stop the engine running, nor- system. immediately and contact a Fiat mally indicates a fault in Dealership. the ABS system only. In this case, The warning light should come on AIR BAG FAILURE the braking system is still effi- when the ignition key is turned to (red) When there is an cient, though without the an- MAR and go out after a few seconds. û airbag system failure. tilocking device. You are advised to go immediately to the nearest The warning light will stay on or The warning light should Fiat Dealership, driving in a man- come on when travelling to indicate come on when the key is ner to avoiding sharp braking and imperfect operation of the injection turned to MAR and go get the system checked. system with possible loss of perfor- out after approximately 4 sec- mance, poor handling and higher con- onds. If the warning light either DIRECTION INDICA- sumption. does not come on or comes on RE TORS (green) (flash- when travelling, stop immedi- ing) When the direction In these conditions, you can contin- ately and go to a Fiat Dealership. indicator control stalk is ue driving but you should avoid de- operated (arrows). manding efforts from the engine or ABS (WHEEL AN- high speeds. Contact a Fiat Dealer- > TILOCKING SYS- PARKING LIGHTS ship as soon as possible. TEM) FAILURE (am- 3 (green) When the ber) When there is a fail- side/tail lights are switched Prolonged use of the car with warn- ure in the ABS system. on. ing light can cause damage to the engine, specially in the event of misfir- In this case, the normal braking sys- MAIN BEAM HEAD- ing. The car can only be driven for a tem continues to work although with- LIGHTS (blue) short period of time at low ratios. out the ABS assistance. Hence, have 1 the car seen to at a Fiat Dealership When main beam head- Occassional and brief lighting of the as soon as possible. lights are switched on warning light is meaningless. The warning light should come on when36 the key is turned to MAR and go out after approximately 2 seconds. 20-63 03/03/2003 06:02 PM Page 37

WATER IN DIESEL HEATING /CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM FUEL FILTER versions (amber) (diesel version)

When there is water in the diesel fuel filter. have the condense drained out by a Fiat Dealership.

GLOW PLUGS (amber) (diesel version)

When the ignition key is turned to the MAR position. The warning light will go out when the glowplugs reach the correct temperature.

The warning light has a diagnostic P4E02020 function to signal pre-heating system failures (cut-off or short-circuited glow plugs, blown pre-heating control fig. 27 unit power fuse, tripped pre-heating control unit circuit surge and current protections). 1 - Windscreen defroster/demister vents. If the warning light flashes for 60 sec- 2 - Front side window onds just before the engine is started, defroster/demister vents. the vehicle can still be started but a Fiat Dealership should be contact- 3 - Central and side directional vents. ed as soon as possible to have the 4 - Side vents for sending air to anamoly rectified. footwell. 37 20-63 03/03/2003 06:02 PM Page 38

DIRECTIONAL AND AD- B - Control for adjusting direction of MANUAL CLIMATE air flow. JUSTABLE AIR VENTS fig. 28 CONTROL SYSTEM The vents can be rotated upwards or C - Side window fixed vent fig. 29. downwards. The system is filled with A - Control for allowing adjusting air R134a refrigerant which flow: will not pollute the envi- – turned to O vent open; ronment in the event of leakage. Under no circumstances should – turned to ç vent closed. R12 fluid be used as it is incompatible with the system components. P4E02022 P4E02285 P4E02288

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CONTROLS (fig. 30) COOLING HEATING A - Air temperature knob (mixing 1) Air temperature knob: pointer in 1) Air temperature knob: pointer in hot and cold air). the blue sector. the red sector. B - Air recirculation slider to cut off 2) Fan knob: pointer set at the speed 2) Fan knob: pointer set at the speed outside air. required. required. C - Fan knob. 3) Air distribution knob: pointer at 3) Air distribution knob: pointer at: O. D - Air distribution knob. K to to warm the feet and demist 4) Climate control system: press the the windscreen at the same time; E - Climate control system on/off switch √ and move the air distribution M to warm the feet and keep the switch. When switched on, it auto- pointer on T. face cool (bilevel function). matically operates the fan at its lowest speed. The LED on the switch will To reduce the cooling effect: move 4) Air recirculation slider: to speed come on. the air recirculation slider to - U, up the heating procedure, move the increase the temperature and de- air recirculation slider to T which crease the fan speed. means air inside will be recirculated.

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RAPID DEMISTING/DEFROST- Rear window RECIRCULATION ING Press the button (. When the pointer is at T, only internal air recirculation is activated. The climate system is very useful for As soon as the rear window is accelerating the demisting, because it demisted, we suggest switching off the IMPORTANT In conditions of very dehumidifies the air. It is sufficient to device. high external air temperature, the re- adjust the controls for the demisting circulation operation accelerates the operation and activate the climate √ air cooling. Then, this function is par- control system, pressing the button . ticularly useful when the outside air VENTILATION is heavily polluted (in a traffic jam, tun- 1) Central and side vents: fully open. nel, etc.). You are advised against us- Windscreen and side windows ing this function for long periods how- 2) Air temperature knob: pointer in ever, especially if there are a lot of 1) Air temperature knob: pointer in the blue sector. people in the car. the red sector (fully turned to the 3) Fan knob: pointer set at the speed IMPORTANT Do not use the re- right) on cold days or in the blue sec- required. tor (fully turned to the left) on hot circulation function during cold/wet days. 4) Air distribution knob: pointer at weather as this will increase the like- O. lihood of the windows misting up. 2) Fan knob: pointer at maximum speed. 5) Air recirculation pointer: at - U, equal to air intake from outside. 3) Air distribution knob: pointer at -. 4) Air recirculation switched off, pointer at - U. When the windscreen and the windows have been demisted adjust the controls to keep the windows as clear as possible.

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STEERING COL- Side/taillights fig. 31 Main beam headlights fig. 33 UMN STALKS They come on when the ring is They come on when the ring is at 2 moved from O to 3. On the in- position, and the stalk is pushed for- strument panel the relevant indicator ward towards the dashboard. will come on 3. RIGHT -HAND STALK Instrument panel indicator 1 will- This stalk groups together the out- light up. Dipped beam headlights fig. 32 side lights and direction indicators. Pull the stalk back towards the steer- Parking lights can only be switched They come on turning the ring from ing wheel to switch the beam head- on when the ignition key is at MAR. 3 to 2. lights off. When the parking lights are turned on, the instrument panel and the various controls located on the dashboard light up. P4E02025 P4E02026 P4E02024

fig. 31 fig. 32 fig. 33

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To flash head lights fig. 34 Direction indicators fig. 35 LEFT-HAND STALK Pull the stalk towards the steering Move the stalk as follows: This stalk groups together all the wheel (temporary position). washer/wiper controls. downwards - to switch the right- hand indicators on; Windscreen washer/wiper upwards - to switch the left-hand fig. 36 indicators on. The device will only work when the Instrument panel warning light y ignition key is at MAR. will flash. A - Windscreen wiper off. The direction indicators will automatically be switched off when the B - Flick wipe. steering wheel is straightened. C - Slow continuous wipe. If you want the indicator to flash D - Fast continuous wipe. briefly to show that you are about to change lane, move the stalk up or E - Temporary continuous wipe: down without clicking into position. when released the stalk returns to po- When you let it go it will return to its sition A and automatically stops the original position. windscreen wiper. P4E02028 P4E01686 P4E02027

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Pull the stalk towards the steering Rear window wiper/washer CONTROLS wheel fig. 37 to operate the wind- fig. 38 screen washer. This function can only be used when HAZARD LIGHTS fig. 39 the ignition key is at MAR. Press switch A, regardless of the po- Controls: sition of the ignition key. ' 1) turn the control from O to ; The symbol A on the switch will flash 2) When you push the stalk for- when the device is on. wards (temporary position), the rear Press the switch again to switch the window washer will send a jet of flu- lights off. id onto the window and the wiper will be operated at the same time. The device will be switched off when the stalk is released. The use of hazard lights is governed by the High- way Code of the country you are in. Keep to the rules P4E01688 P4E02286 P4E01687

fig. 37 fig. 38 fig. 39

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CONTROLS Rear fog light FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH fig. 40 Button B: These lights can only be fig. 41 The buttons located above the cen- switched on when the dipped beam This is a safety cut-off switch which tral air vents. headlights or the front foglights are comes into operation in the case of an switched on. accident to block the supply of fuel The controls can only be operated thereby stopping the engine. when the ignition key is at MAR. Fog lights When a function is activated the LED on the respective button will light up. Button B: These lights can only be Press the button again to switch the switched on when the parking lights are on. control off. If, after an accident, you Climate control system can smell petrol or see Heated rear window that the fuel feed system Button C: to switch on/off the air is leaking, to avoid the risk of fire, Button A: to switch on /off the ther- conditioner. do not reset the switch. mal rear window.

If you cannot see any fuel leaks and the car is in a fit state to continue its P4E02287 P4E02029

fig. 40 fig. 41

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journey, press button A-fig. 41 to re- INTERIOR EQUIP- You will find indents A-fig. 43 on the activate the fuel supply system. flap for arranging a cup or can, when MENT the car is stationary. After the crash, remember to turn the ignition key to STOP to prevent the battery running down. GLOVE COMPARTMENT fig. 42 Pull handle A to open.

Never drive with the glove compartment flap open: it could injure the person sitting in the passenger seat in the event of an accident. P4E02030 P4E02031

fig. 42 fig. 43

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FRONT CEILING LIGHT CIGAR LIGHTER fig. 45 IMPORTANT Always make sure fig. 44 the cigar lighter does in fact pop out It works only with the ignition key at after it has been pushed in. The ceiling light can achieve the fol- MAR. lowing positions: Press the button A of the cigar – ceiling light lights up on pressing lighter; it will return to the original po- ON regardless of the doors being sition after approximately 15 seconds. open or closed; The cigar lighter is ready for use. – ceiling light automatically comes on when a front door is opened when the glass is an intermediate position; Warning. The cigar lighter – In the OFF position the light re- gets very hot. Be careful how mains switched off, always. you handle it and make sure it is not used by children: Danger of fire or burns. P4E01399 P4E02032

fig. 44 fig. 45

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ASHTRAY For the rear seats fig. 47 SUNVISORS For the front seats fig. 46 For the rear seats, there is a foldaway These are positioned to the sides of Open flap A pulling it backwards. ashtray on the side panel. the rearview mirror. They can be swung up or down or pivoted side- The ashtray can be removed. To use it, turn it towards the direc- ways. tion shown by the arrow. On the back of the driver’s sun visor To remove the ashtray, press on the there is a document-pocket, and a retaining tab. courtesy mirror is fitted on the back of the passenger’s sunvisor fig. 48. Do not use the ashtray as a waste paper basket: the paper could catch fire if it comes in contact with a cig- arette butt. P4E01624 P4E02034 P4E02033

fig. 46 fig. 47 fig. 48

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DOORS Manual locking/opening from Opening/locking the rear doors front door inside from the inside To open: pull lever A-fig. 50. To open: pull lever A-fig. 51. The Before opening a door, door will open if the child safety lock make sure this can be Locking: close the door and press A-fig. 52 is not engaged. done in safety. lever A. In this way the rear door locking is obtained (central locking To lock: close the doors and press versions). lever A.

SIDE DOORS

Manual unlocking from the outside Turn the key to 2-fig. 49 and pull the handle upwards.

Manual locking from the outside Turn the key to position 1. P4E02015 P4E02035 P4E01367

fig. 49 fig. 50 fig. 51

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Child safety lock CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING ELECTRIC WINDOW This ensures that the rear doors can- SYSTEM WINDERS not be opened from inside the vehicle. Front electric windows fig. 53 From outside Engage by inserting the tip of the ig- The electric windows are controlled nition key in A-fig. 52 and turning it. When the doors are closed, insert by two buttons located on the inside and turn the key in the lock of one of handle of the driver’s door. They work Position 1 - unlocked. the front doors. Position 2 - locked (a yellow little when the ignition key is at MAR: mark certificates the engagement). From inside A - front left-hand window; The device will be engaged even if When the doors are closed, press B - front right-hand window. the doors are unlocked electrically. (to lock) or pull (to unlock) one of the There is a button, located inside the front door opening levers. handle of the passenger’s door, to Operating the lever A-fig. 51 of the control the relevant electric window. rear doors, you lock/unlock the only door interested. Press the button to lower the windows and pull to close. This device should al- IMPORTANT If one of the doors ways be used when trans- is not shut properly or there is a fail- porting children. ure in the system, the central locking feature will be not engaged and after a few attempts the device is cut out for about 2 minutes. During these 2 P4E02011 P4E01612 minutes, the doors can be locked or unlocked manually without the electrical system coming to play. After 2 minutes, the control unit is ready to receive commands. If the reason for the malfunction has been removed, the device will start to work properly again. If not it will cut fig. 52 out once more. fig. 53

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Rear electric windows D - rear door enable button (the Do not keep the switch lights in the rear window buttons will pressed when the window Inside the handle of each door there go out when the window winders are is completely wound up is a button A-fig. 54 to activate the disabled). or down. relevant window. Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch to raise the window. Additional buttons to control the rear windows from the front seats are located near the gear lever on the cen- Improper use of the Manual window winders fig. 55 tral console: electrical windows can be dangerous. Use the appropriate handle A to B - rear left-hand window button; Before and during their opera- wind the window up or down. C - rear right-hand window button; tion ensure that no passengers are at risk from the moving glass either by personal objects getting caught in the mechanism or by being injured by it directly. Always remove the ignition key when you get out of the car to prevent the electric windows be-

P4E02012 ing operated accidentally and P4E01791 constituting a danger to the people left in the car.

fig. 54 fig. 55

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BOOT Do not operate the tail- When using the boot, gate opening lever when make sure the load you the car is mobile. are carrying does not ex- OPENING/CLOSING ceed the permitted weight (see THE BOOT To close, lower the tailgate to about the chapter “Technical Specifi- TAILGATE 20 cm, then let it drop. cations”). Also make sure the items in the boot are arranged The tailgate can be opened from out- properly to prevent them being side and from inside the car. thrown forwards and injuring pas- To open the tailgate from outside the sengers should you brake sharply. car, unlock the lock using the ignition key fig. 56. To open it from inside the car, pull lever A-fig. 57 at the side of the driver’s seat.

The addition of objects on the boot lid (except those envisaged by the manufacturer) may prevent the gas filled struts at the sides of the boot from working properly. P4E01944 P4E02272

fig. 56 fig. 57

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INCREASING THE LUGGAGE 3) Then tip forward the complete To return the seat to normal SPACE AREA rear seat back fig. 60, in order to ob- position tain an only loading surface with the 1) Release the seat back by means of boot floor. 1) Tip the entire seat backwards. the side levers A-fig. 58 in the direction of the arrow. 2) Tip the seat back backwards. Pass the belts to the side and fasten the seat 2) Tip forward the seat back, by lat- back to the retainers. Make sure it is erally passing the seat belts, up to rest fastened. it on the rear cushion fig. 59. P4E01993

fig. 59 P4E01746 P4E01994 P4E01749

fig. 58 fig. 60 fig. 61

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To remove the IMPORTANT If the load in the If you want to carry a parcel shelf boot is fairly heavy and you are trav- can of petrol as a reserve, elling at night, check and adjust the adhere to the laws in 1) Free the upper extremities A-fig. height of the dipped beam headlights force. Not following precautions 61 of the two tie rods, withdrawing (see“ Headlights” paragraph in this increases the risk of fire in the the eyelets from the pins. chapter). event of an accident. 2) Free the cover pins A-fig. 62 from their seats B and remove it. After removing, the cover can be transversally positioned between the front seat backs and the tipped chush- Heavy loads which are ion of the rear seat. not securely anchored could seriously injure pas- We suggest you do not sengers in the event of an acci- drive with the tailgate dent. open, as the exhaust gases can come inside the car via the boot. P4E01750

fig. 62

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BONNET Before lifting the bonnet When the engine is run- check that the wind- ning, do not put hands To open the bonnet: screen wiper arms are near moving elements. not raised from the windscreen. Be very careful that scarves, ties 1) Pull lever A-fig. 63. or loose clothing do not accidentally get caught in moving parts; this can be extremely dangerous.

This should only be done when the car is stationary. Important. Improper

positioning of the support P4E01365 2) Press lever A-fig. 64. rod could cause the bon- 3) Lift the bonnet and release the net fall violently. support rod A-fig. 65 from its clip. 4) Insert the end of the rod in its recess B on the bonnet. P4E02273 P4E02037

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When the engine is hot, ROOF RACK After travelling a few be very careful not to burn kilometers, check that yourself when operating Move the door weather strips aside the securing screws are inside the engine compartment. in the points shown in fig. 66 to reach tight. Keep your hands away from the the fasteners. electric fan as it may switch on at any time, even with the key removed from the ignition switch. Wait until the engine cools down.

To close the bonnet: Never exceed the permitted weight (see 1) Hold the bonnet up with one hand “Technical specifications” and with the other remove the rod A- chapter). fig. 65 from the recess B and replace it in its clip. 2) Lower the bonnet until it is about 20 cm above the engine compartment. 3) Let it fall: the bonnet closes automatically. Be careful not to damage the objects on the Always make sure the roof rack opening the tail- bonnet is closed properly gate. so it will not open whilst the car is moving.

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HEADLIGHTS SLANT COMPENSATION ABS When the car is loaded, it slopes backwards. This means that the head- The ABS is available on 1.6 GTX SP ADJUSTING HEADLIGHT version, which prevents the wheels SLANT light beam rises. In this case, it is necessary to return it to the correct po- from locking when braking, makes the IMPORTANT The correct posi- sition. most of road grip and gives the best tioning of the headlight beams is very control in emergency braking under important for the comfort and safety, Headlight beam adjuster A-fig. difficult road conditions. not only of the person driving the car, 67 The driver can tell the ABS system but also all other road users. This is al- Position 1 - medium load car. has come into play because the brake so covered by a specific law of the pedal pulsates slightly and the system highway code. To ensure that you and Position 2 - full load car. get noiser. other drivers have the best visibility conditions when travelling with the Make sure both headlights are in the This should not be interpreted as a headlights must be set properly. same position. fault in the brakes: on the contrary is a sign that the ABS system is work- For checking and adjustment go to ing: it tells the driver that the car is a Fiat Dealership. travelling at the limit of its road grip Check the headlight and that the speed should be altered beam position every time to fit the type of road surface. you change the load to be The ABS system is an addition to the carried. basic braking system. If there is a mal-

P4E02165 function this cuts out, leaving the braking system working as a normal system without ABS. FRONT FOG LIGHTS BEAM ADJUSTMENT If a failure occurs and consequently the anti-lock system is not working, Have the lights checked at a Fiat the car normal braking performance is Dealership. not in anyway jeopardised. fig. 67

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If you have never driven a car with The ABS exploits the When the ABS is acti- ABS before, you should practice using tyre-road grip available to vated, you will feel the the system on slippery terrain, obvi- the full, but it cannot im- brake pedal pulsating. Do ously with the necessary safety pre- prove it; you should therefore not remove your foot, but keep cautions and keeping to the Highway take every care when driving on it pressed. In doing so you will code of the country you are in. It is al- slippery surfaces, and not take stop in the shortest amount of so a good idea to read the following unnecessary risks. If the ABS sys- space possible under the current information carefully. tem cuts in it is a sign that the road conditions. grip between the tyre and the The advantage in using the ABS sys- road surface has reached the lim- tem is that it continues to give you it: you must slow down to match If you follow these tips, you will be maximum manoeuvrability even when the speed to the road grip available to brake better in any situation. braking hard in conditions for poor able IMPORTANT Cars fitted with ABS grip by preventing the wheels locking. If there is a fault, the in- are only to be fitted with wheel rims, However, do not expect that with strument panel warning tyres and brake liners of the make and ABS the braking distance will always light > will come on, at model approved by the car manufac- decrease: for example surfaces with this point, reduce speed and go to turer. gravel or fresh snow on a slippery a Fiat Dealership to have your car road could infact increase the braking checked and put it right imme- distance. diately. If the brake fluid low To exploit the ABS system to the full warning light xcomes on, in the event of necessity, you should stop the car immediately take heed of the following advice: and contact the nearest Fiat Deal- ership. Fluid leaks from the hy- Braking while cornering always re- draulic system, in fact, can com- quires extreme care even when using promise the braking of both tradi- ABS. tional systems and systems with The most important advice to follow ABS. is this:

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AIR BAG The bag inflates instantly and acts as In the event of a less severe collision a soft protective barrier between the (for which seat belts are sufficient pro- driver’s body and the structures that tection) the airbag is not activated. DESCRIPTION could cause injury. The bag deflate im- AND OPERATION fig. 68 mediately afterwards. For impacts against very deformable or mobile objects (traffic sign poles, The air bag is a safety device which is A person not wearing the seat belt heaps of gravel or snow, parked vehi- immediately triggered in the event of may crash into the bag before it is ful- cles), side impacts, wedging under oth- a frontal impact. It is available only for ly inflated. In this case the protection er vehicles or barriers (e.g. under a the driver. is considerably decreased. track or guard rail), the airbag is not necessary. In the event of frontal im- It consists of an instantly inflatable As a consequence, the air bag is not pacts involving, for example, the mud- bag housed in a special compartment a replacement for the use of seat belts guard against a guardrail, the airbags located in the centre of the steering but rather a complement. We rec- are not triggered as they would not of- wheel. ommend that seat belts are worn at all fer additional protection with respect times as prescribed by legislation in Eu- to the seat belts. The air bag is a device designed to rope and most other countries world- protect the driver in the event of a wide. Therefore, the fact that the airbag frontal collision of medium-high sever- does not inflate is not a sign of sys- ity, by interposing the cushion be- tem malfunction. tween the occupant and the steering wheel. In a collision, an electronic control unit processes the signals from a de-

celeration sensor and, where required, P4E02039 inflates the airbag.

fig. 68

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GENERAL WARNINGS have the electrical system When the ignition key is checked. turned to MAR, the indi- It may happen that the air bag cator û comes on after inflates if the car is involved in Any diagnostic, repair or re- about four seconds. If the warn- hard impacts or collisions in the placement operations concerning ing light does not come on, or it area of the underbody, for exam- the airbag system must exclu- remains on while travelling go ple hard knocks against steps, sively be carried out at a Fiat immediately to a Fiat Dealership. kerbs or raised road bumps, or if Dealership. the car drops into large pot-holes or road dips. If you are having the car scrapped, have the airbag system When the airbag inflates it deactivated at a Fiat Dealership. emits a small amount of dust and smoke. This dust and smoke is If the car changes hands, the harmless and it is not the begin- new owner must be made aware ning of a fire. of the indications given above and be given this Owner’s Handbook. If the warning light û comes on while travelling (indication of a Pretensioners (if electronically fault) go as soon as possible to a controlled) and air bag are trig- Fiat Dealership. gered by the electronic control Do not apply stickers or unit according to different types other objects on the The air bag system is valid for 10 of impact. Therefore, if some de- steering wheel. Do not years. When the expiry date is vices do not trigger this does not travel with items on your lap, in near, contact a Fiat Dealership. indicate a fault in the system. front of you or with a pipe, pencil Should an accident occur in etc. between your lips. In a colli- which the airbag is activated, sion where the airbag is triggerd take the car to a Fiat Dealership you could seriously hurt yourself to have the whole device replaced (electronic control unit, seat belts, pretensioners) and to

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Remember that airbag Always drive with both SOUND SYSTEM can be triggered when hands on the rim of the the ignition key is insert- steering wheel so that the ed and set to MAR, even with the airbag is free to inflate and pro- car stationary, if another vehicle tect you from serious injury in a crashes into it. On the other collision. Do not drive with your hand, when the car is stationary body bending toward the steer- Visit the Fiat Dealership and the ignition key is removed, ing wheel, but sit in an upright po- if you want to fit a sound the airbag does not trigger in the sition with your back resting system after purchasing event of an impact. against the seat. your car. Qualified, trained staff will provide useful advice for safe- guarding the battery. Excessive intake when the engine is not Correct functioning of running will damage the battery airbag and pretensioners and may invalidate the battery is only guaranteed when warranty. the car is not overloaded. Fiat recommends wide range of music systems as Fiat acces- The air bag does not sories, which are available with substitute seat belts, but Fiat dealerships. increases its efficiency. If the car has been stolen Furthermore, since the airbag is or an attempt has been not inflated in frontal collisions at made to steal it, or it has low speed, side collisions, rear been vandalised in any way, or end shunts or overturns, in such subjected to flooding, have the cases the occupants are protect- airbag system checked at a Fiat ed by the seat belts only and Dealership. therefore they should always be fastened.

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STANDARD EQUIPMENT The radio must be mounted in the For the front speakers, use the seats proper housing occupied by the cov- on the object-holder pocket of the door The system consists of: er A-fig. 69, which can be removed panel. To have access, unscrew the - radio power supply cables; operating the two tongues in the screws indicated in fig. 70. points B. - cables for speakers and tweeters on For the tweeters, use the pressure- front doors; The power wires, speaker and aeri- fit seatings shown in fig. 71. al connection wires can be found in - cables for rear speakers on lug- the compartment. The rear speakers must be posi- gage cover supports. tioned under the side supports of the luggage cover fig. 72. - Aerial wire; - radio housing; P4E02040 P4E02042 - front speaker housing (on front doors); - rear speaker housing (on luggage cover supports).

fig. 69 fig. 71 P4E01751 P4E011752

fig. 70 fig. 72

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AERIAL fig. 73 AT THE FILLING STATION To install: 1) Remove the courtesy light unit (see “If an interior light burns out” in The pollution prevention devices of Never put even the tini- the “In an emergency” chapter). Fiat Palio mean only unleaded petrol est amount of leaded fu- can be used. el into the tank, even in 2) Loosen the retaining screws (con- an emergency; you would dam- nected to the antenna cable) and re- Use petrol with a research octane age the catalytic converter be- move the plastic cap from the roof of number (R.O.N.) equal to 87. yond repair. the vehicle. 3) Position the aerial and secure it with the same screw which was used to attach the cap to the roof. 4) Mount again the ceiling light assembly in its seat, with a light pressure.

An inefficient catalytic

P4E01635 converter will allow harmful gases to be released in the atmosphere.

fig. 73

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FUEL FILLER CAP NEVER go close to the PROTECTING THE tank filler with naked To unlock the fuel filler cap flap from flames or lit cigarettes: ENVIRONMENT inside the car, lift the lever A-fig. 74. Also avoid going too close to The airtight seal of the filling cap may the fuel tank filler area, to avoid Protecting the environment has been lead to a slight increase of pressure in inhaling harmful vapours. the guiding principle in the design of the the tank. A hissing sound when the Fiat Palio right from the start. The re- cap is removed is therefore quite nor- sult is the use of materials and creation mal. of devices that can reduce or considerably curtail harmful influences on the environment. IMPORTANT If required, replace The devices for curtailing emission the fuel cap with another genuine cap for petrol version are: to avoid affecting the efficiency of the fuel vapour recovery system. – a three-way catalytic converter; – Lambda sensor; – an anti evaporation system. The devices for curtailing emission for diesel version are: – Catalytic converter; – Exhaust gas recirculation. P4E01945 As a consequence Fiat Palio is ready to travel well ahead of the most strin- gent international pollution control standards.

fig. 74

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DRIVING YOUR CAR

To help you handle your Fiat Palio in the best and STARTING THE ENGINE ...... PAGE 65 safest possible way, and above all use it to its fullest PARKING ...... PAGE 67 potential, we have given you some hints in this chap- USING THE GEARBOX ...... PAGE 68 ter on “what to do, what not to do and what to SAFE DRIVING ...... PAGE 68 avoid” when at the wheel of your Fiat Palio. ECONOMICAL RUNNING THAT RESPECTS In most cases, these behaviours are valid also on THE ENVIRONMENT...... PAGE 73 other cars. In other cases, they are related to opera- CONTAINING RUNNING COST AND tional particularities exclusive to Fiat Palio. It is nec- POLLUTION ...... PAGE 75 essary to pay utmost attention while reading this SNOW CHAINS ...... PAGE 77 chapter, to know the use and driving behaviours STORING THE CAR ...... PAGE 78 allowing you to derive the maximum from your Fiat RECURRENT CHECKS Palio. AND BEFORE LONG DISTANCE TRIPS ...... PAGE 78 ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER ...... PAGE 79 USEFUL ACCESSORIES ...... PAGE 79

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STARTING THE STARTING THE ENGINE If the engine does not start at the first attempt, return the ignition key ENGINE IMPORTANT Do not press the to STOP before trying to start the accelerator until the engine has start- engine again. It is dangerous to let the ed. IMPORTANT Press the accelera- engine run in a garage of 1) Ensure that the handbrake is up. other closed area. The en- tor slightly only if the outside temper- gine consumes oxygen and gives 2) Put the gear lever into neutral. ature is lower than –10°C and the engine does not start at the first attempt. off carbon dioxide, carbon monox- 3) Press the clutch pedal right down. ide and other poisonous fumes. 4) Turn the ignition key to AVV and IMPORTANT Never leave the ig- The key switch is equipped with a release it as soon as the engine starts. nition key at MAR when the engine is safety device which obliges, in the off. event of engine starting malfunction to return the key at STOP prior to re- peating the starting operation. At the same time, when the engine is running, the device prevents to shift from MAR postion to AVV position. In the first operational seconds, above all after a long inactivity period, you can hear a higher noise level Never touch the high We recommend not to of the engine. Such phenomenon, voltage wires (spark plug push the engine to its lim- which does not compromise the func- wires) when the engine is its for the first period of tionality and reliability, is typical of the running. use (e.g. abrupt accelerations, ex- hydraulic tappets: the distribution sys- cessively prolonged distances at tem, chosen for the engine of 100 16V max revs, hard braking, etc.). version of your Fiat Palio to contribute to the maintenance intervention reduction.

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HOW TO WARM UP THE BUMP STARTING STOPPING THE ENGINE ENGINE AFTER IT HAS JUST STARTED Turn the ignition key to STOP while the engine is idling. – Begin to move forward slowly let- Never bump start the ting the engine turn over at medium engine (by pushing, tow- revs. Do not accelerate abruptly. ing or coasting downhill) – Do not push the engine to its lim- as this could cause fuel to flow in- A quick burst on the ac- its for the first few kilometers. You are to the catalytic exhaust system celerator before turning recommended to wait until the water and damage it beyond repair. off the engine serves ab- temperature achieves 50°C÷60°C. solutely no practical purpose and wastes fuel.

IMPORTANT After a taxing drive you should allow the engine to “catch its breath” before turning it off by let- Remember that until ting it idle to allow the temperature in the engine has started the the engine compartment to fall. brake booster and hydraulic power steering systems they will not work and a greater effort will therefore be required to depress the pedal or turn the steering wheel.

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PARKING HANDBRAKE fig. 1 With handbrake engaged and ignition key at MAR, the instrument pan- The handbrake lever is situated be- el warning light x comes on. Stop the engine, engage the hand- tween the two front seats. brake and engage first gear if the car To disengage the handbrake: is faced uphill or reverse gear if it is Pull the handbrake lever upwards un- faced downhill in compliance with the til the car cannot be moved. Four or 1) Slightly lift the handbrake and national Highway Code and leave the five clicks are generally enough when press release button A. the car is on level ground while nine wheels steered towards the road bor- 2) Keep the button pressed in and ders or the kerb. Block the wheels or ten may be required if the car is x on a steep slope or loaded. lower the lever. Warning light will with a wedge or a stone if the car is go out. parked on a steep slope. IMPORTANT If this is not the 3) To prevent accidental movement Do not leave the ignition key at case, take the car to a Fiat Dealer- of the car, this procedure should be MAR because it drains the battery. ship to have the handbrake adjusted. carried out with the brake pedal Always remove the key when you pressed down. leave the car.

Never leave unsuper-

vised children in the car. P4E02046 Always remove the key from the ignition switch and take it with you when you get out of the car.

fig. 1

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USING THE IMPORTANT The car can be put SAFE DRIVING into reverse gear when it has stopped GEARBOX moving completely. With the engine In designing the Fiat Palio, Fiat made running, before engaging the reverse every effort to offer a car able to pro- To engage the gears, press the clutch gear, wait at least 2 seconds with the vide driver and passengers with top pedal fully down and put the gear lever clutch pedal fully down to prevent class levels of safety. into one of the positions shown in the damage and grating of the gears. diagram in fig. 2 (the diagram is also Nevertheless it is always the behav- on the gear lever knob). iour of the person at the wheel that determines road safety. To engage the reverse gear (R), wait that the car has stopped moving com- Below you will find some simple tips pletely; from the neutral position, lift to help you travel in safety under dif- the ring A of the reverse gear inhibitor ferent conditions. device, move the lever towards the You will no doubt be familiar with right side and then backwards. many of them already but it will be You must press the useful to read them all carefully. clutch fully down to change gear properly. It is therefore essential that there is nothing under the pedals. Make sure that mats are lying flat and do not get in the way of pedals. P4E02289

fig. 2

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BEFORE GETTING BEHIND – Do not place clear objects or Water, ice or salt sprin- THE WHEEL sheets of paper on the dashboard that kled on the road can de- reflect on the windscreen. posit on the brake discs – Make sure all lights including the and reduce efficiency of the first headlights are working properly. – Do not eat a heavy meal before braking. travelling. Light eating will help keep – Adjust the position of the seats, the your reflexes prompt. Above all, do steering wheel and the rearview mir- not have anything alcoholic to drink. rors properly for the best driving po- The use of some medicines can reduce sition. the driving capability: carefully read the – Carefully adjust the head restraints relevant use warnings. so the back of the head and not the Remember to periodically carry out Consider that fitting ex- nape of the neck is supported. the checks specified in the “Repeated tra spoilers, alloy rims or – Make sure that nothing (mats etc.) checks before long trips” paragraph non standard wheel caps gets in the way of the pedals when given in this section. can reduce ventilation of the they are pushed down. brakes and reduce their efficiency under conditions of violent or – Do not drive using the clutch ped- repeated braking or long down- al as a foot rest. Such behaviour can hill travel. cause a premature wear of the clutch. – Make sure that any child restraint systems (child seats, carriers, etc.) are properly fixed preferably on the back seat. Follow the precautions listed in the “Transporting children in safety” paragraph in the “Getting to know the car” chapter. – Arrange the load in the boot in such a way that it cannot be thrown forwards in the event of an accident.

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WHEN TRAVELLING Always fasten both front You should be physically fit and men- and back seat belts, in- tally alert before setting out on long – The first rule of safe driving is pru- cluding the child restraint journeys. dence. systems. Travelling with the seat – Do not drive too many hours at a – Prudence also means putting your- belts unfastened increases the risk of injury or death in an acci- time but stop at intervals to stretch self into a position where you can pre- your legs and recoup your energy. dict wrong or imprudent behaviour dent. from other drivers. – Constantly change the air in the passenger compartment. – Stick closely to the rules of the road in the particular country where – Never coast downhill (i.e. with the the car is being driven and, above all, Do not drive with ob- engine off): if you do, you lose the aid do not exceed speed limits. jects on the floor in front of engine braking and the brake boost- of the driver’s seat: they er so that braking requires greater ef- – Ensure that, besides yourself, all the fort. other passengers in the car have their could get caught under the ped- seat belts fastened, that children are als making braking or accelerat- sitting in the appropriate child seats ing impossible. and any animals in the car are placed in suitable compartments.

Driving under the influ- Pay attention to the ence of drugs or certain measurements of car- medicines is dangerous pets. Any hinderance, for both you and other road even modest, to the braking sys- users. tem could necessiate a longer than normal pedal run.

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DRIVING AT NIGHT – Dip your headlights as soon as you – Do not drive through puddles at see cars coming in the other direction speed and hold on tightly to the wheel If you are driving at night these are and pass them with the headlights if you do: a puddle taken at high speed the main rules to follow: dipped. might cause you to lose control of the car (“aquaplaning”). – Drive carefully: it is harder to dri- – Keep all lights clean. ve at night. – Move the ventilation controls to – Be careful of animals crossing the the position for demisting the win- – Slow down especially if the road is road when driving in the country. not lit. dows (see chapter “Getting to know your car”) to avoid visibility problems. – At the first signs of sleepiness, stop: continuing would be a risk for yourself DRIVING IN THE RAIN – Periodically check the condition of the windscreen wiper blades. and everybody else. Only start driving Rain and wet road surfaces spell dan- again when you have had enough rest ger. – Keep a greater safety distance from All manoeuvres are more difficult on DRIVING IN FOG the cars in front of you than during a wet road because the grip of the daylight hours: it is hard to judge how wheels on the tarmac is greatly re- – If the fog is thick, do not start out fast other cars are going when all you duced. This is why braking distances on a journey. can see are their lights. are much longer and road-holding is lower. If driving in mist, blanket fog or when – Make sure the headlight beams are there is the danger of fog patches: properly positioned: if they are too Here is some advice for driving in the low, they reduce visibility and strain rain: – Keep your speed down. your eyes. If they are too high they can dazzle other drivers. – Reduce speed and maintain a – Turn on the dipped headlights and greater safety distance from the cars front foglights, if fitted, even during the – Only use main beam headlights in front. day. Do not drive with your headlights when you are driving outside town at main beam. and make sure they do not annoy oth- – If it is raining particularly heavily, vis- er drivers. ibility is also reduced. In these cases, switch on the dipped headlights even if it is still daylight so you can be seen more easily.

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– Remember that fog also means the MOUNTAIN DRIVING – Keep your speed down. tarmac is wet and therefore manoeuvres of all kinds are more difficult and – When driving downhill, use the en- – Use chains if the roads are covered stopping distances are longer. gine braking by engaging a low gear, so in snow: see paragraph “Snow chains” as not to overheat the brakes. in this chapter. – Keep a good distance from the vehicle in front of you. – Under no circumstances should – Do not stay parked on high snow you drive downhill with the engine off for too long with engine running: the – As far as possible, avoid spurts of or with the car in neutral, let alone snow could divert the carbon oxide speed or sudden deceleration. with the ignition key out. of the exhaust gases in the passenger – Do not overtake other vehicles if – Drive at a moderate speed without compartment. you can help it. cutting corners. – Mainly use the braking effect of the – If you are forced to stop your car – Remember that overtaking while engine and under all circumstances (breakdown, limited visibility etc.) try going uphill is slower and therefore re- avoid braking sharply. to stop off the road. Turn on the haz- quires more free road. If you are be- ard lights and, if possible, the dipped ing overtaken while driving uphill, – When braking in a car not fitted beam headlights. Rhythmically sound make it easier for the other vehicle with ABS, reduce the possibility of the the horn if you realize another car is to pass. wheels locking by varying the pressure coming. you exert on the brake pedal. – Do not accelerate suddenly and DRIVING ON SNOW AND avoid swerving. ICE – In the winter, even apparently dry Here are some tips for driving in roads may have icy patches. Be care- these conditions: ful therefore when driving over patch- – Before starting off make sure that es that do not get much exposure to the windscreen wiper blades are not sun or are lined with trees or rocks frozen to the windscreen. where ice may have not have melted. – Remove the snow from the climate – Keep a good distance from the ve- control system air vent. hicles in front.

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DRIVING WITH ABS – ABS prevents the wheels from lock- ECONOMICAL ing but it does not increase actual grip The ABS is a braking system that es- conditions between tyre and road. RUNNING THAT sentially offers two advantages: Therefore, even if your car is fitted 1) It prevents wheel lock and con- with ABS, respect the safety distance RESPECTS THE sequent skidding in emergency stops, from the car in front of you and keep ENVIRONMENT particularly when the road does not your speed down when driving into offer much grip. bends. Environmental protection has been 2) It makes it possible to brake and The ABS serves to increase your one of the guiding principles in the steer at the same time so you can control over the car, not to enable production of the Fiat Palio. avoid unexpected obstacles and direct you to go faster. the car where you want while braking. It is no accident that its pollution The extent to which this can be done control equipment is much more ef- will depend on the physical limits of fective than that required by current the tyre’s sideways grip. legislation. > To exploit the ABS at best: Warning light , with Nonetheless, the environment can- the engine running, nor- not get by without a concerted effort – During emergency stops or when mally indicates a faulting from everyone. grip conditions are poor, you will feel the ABS system only. In this case, a slight pulsation on the brake pedal. the braking system is still effi- By following a few simple rules you This is the sign that the ABS is work- cient, though without the an- can avoid harming the environment ing. Do not release the brake pedal but tilocking device. You are advised and often cut down fuel consumption continue to press so as not to inter- to go immediately to the nearest at the same time. rupt the braking action. Fiat Dealership, driving in a man- On this subject, a few useful tips have ner to avoiding sharp braking and been given below to supplement those get the system checked. marked by symbol #, at various points of the handbook. You are asked to read both the for- mer and the latter carefully.

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LOOKING AFTER EMISSION If the engine begins to “lose its Do not install other heat shields and CONTROL DEVICES smoothless” when travelling, continue do not remove those already fitted to your journey but reduce the demands the catalytic converter and exhaust The correct use of pollution control you are making on the engine and go pipe. devices not only ensures respect for to a Fiat Dealership as soon as you the environment but also has an effect can. Do not allow anything to be sprayed on the car’s performance. onto the catalytic converter, lambda When the instrument panel fuel re- sensor and exhaust pipe. Keeping these devices in good con- serve warning light comes on, fill up as dition is therefore a fundamental rule soon as possible. A low level of fuel for driving that is easy on your pock- can cause an uneven supply of fuel to et and on the environment too. the engine with the inevitable increase The first step to take is to follow the in the temperature of the exhaust gas Ignoring the above rules Service Schedule to the letter. and serious damage to the catalytic may lead to fire. converter. Use only unleaded petrol. Never run the engine with one or If you have trouble starting, do not more spark plugs disconnected, even keep turning the ignition key for long for testing purposes. periods. Be especially careful to avoid bump starting the car by pushing, tow- Do not warm up the engine by letting ing or rolling downhill: these are all it idle for a while before moving off un- manoeuvres that can damage the cat- less the outside temperature is very low alytic exhaust. Use an auxiliary battery and, even in this case, only do so for less The catalytic converter for start-ups only (see “Starting with then 30 seconds. develops high tempera- auxiliary battery” in the chapter “In an ture during normal oper- emergency”). ation. Do not park the car on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other flammable material: fire hazard

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CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS AND POLLUTION Some suggestions which may help Tyres Roof rack/ski rack you to keep the running costs of the car down and lower the amount of Tyre pressure should be checked at Remove roof racks and ski racks toxic emissions released into the at- least once every four weeks: if the from the roof of the car as soon as mosphere are given below. pressure is too low fuel consumption they are no longer needed. These ac- increases as the resistance to the cessories reduce the aerodynamic rolling movement of the tyre is penetration of the car and will increase greater. In this state, tyre wear is in- consumption. GENERAL creased and handling suffers which will CONSIDERATIONS effect safety. Electrical devices Car maintenance Unnecessary loads Use electric devices for the neces- The overall state of the car is an im- sary time only. The heated rear win- portant factor which has a marked in- Do not travel with too much load in dow, additional lights, windscreen fluence over fuel consumption and dri- the boot. The weight of the car (above wipers, heater, fan of the heating sys- ving comfort and on the life span of all in the urban traffic)and its trim tem require large amounts of elec- your car. For this reason care should greatly effects consumption and sta- tricity and increasing the request for be taken to maintain your car by car- bility. power will also increase fuel con- rying out the necessary checks and sumption (up to +25% when driving in regulations in accordance with the towns). specifications given in the service schedule (see sections: spark plugs, idling, air cleaners, timing).

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Climate control system Unnecessary actions Your speed should be kept as even as possible and superfluous braking The climate control system is an ad- Avoid revving the engine when and acceleration avoided as this in- ditional load which greatly effects the stopped at traffic lights or before creases both consumption and emis- engine leading to higher(up to +20% switching off the engine and avoid sions. A “smooth” driving style should in average) fuel consumption. When doubling the clutch as these actions be adopted by attempting to anticipate the temperature outside allows, use serve no purpose in modern cars and manoeuvres to avoid imminent danger the air vents where possible. only increase consumption and pollu- and to keep a safe distance from the tion. vehicle in front to avoid braking Spoilers sharply. Gear selections The use of optional extras, which are not certified for specific use on the car, As soon as the traffic and road con- Acceleration may reduce the aerodynamic pene- ditions allow it, shift to a higher gear. Accelerating violently increasing the tration of the car and increase con- Using a lower gear to liven up accel- revs will greatly effect consumption sumption. eration greatly increases consumption. and emission; acceleration should be In the same way, improper use of the gradual and not exceed the maximum DRIVING STYLE higher gears will increase consump- torque. tion, emissions and wear and tear on the engine. Starting CONDITIONS OF USE Do not warm the engine when the Top speed car is stationary or at high or low revs: Cold starting in this way the engine will warm up Fuel consumption increases consid- Very short distances and frequent gradually increasing consumption and erably as speed increases. For exam- cold starting will not enable the engine emissions. You should drive off slow- ple, when accelerating from 90 to 120 to reach optimal running temperature. ly straight away avoiding high revs so km/h, fuel consumption increases up It follows, therefore, that consumption that the engine will warm up more to approximately +30%. will be higher (from +15 to +30% in quickly. towns) as will the production of toxic emissions.

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Traffic and road conditions SNOW CHAINS Check the tautness of the chains after driving some ten metres. Heavy traffic and higher consumption are synonymous: for example, when The use of snow chains is regulated driving slowly with frequent use of by the legislation in force in the coun- lower gears or in towns where there try the car is driven in. are numerous traffic lights. The chains may only be applied to Winding roads, mountain roads and the drive wheel tyres (front wheels). bumpy roads also have a negative effect on consumption. Refer to the following Keep your speed table for information on down when snow the wheels where snow chains have been chains can be fitted. Follow the fitted. Do not exceed 50 km/h. Enforced halts prescriptions. Avoid potholes, do not mount During prolonged stops (traffic lights, steps or kerbs and do not travel level crossings, etc.) the engine should long stretches on snow-free roads be switched off. otherwise you risk damaging both your car and the tarmac.

Versions Tyres on which chains Type of snow chain can be fitted to be used

1.2 EL-ELX-SPORT 165/80 R13 Reduced clearance snow 1.6 16V GTX 175/65 R14 chains maximum projection off wheel equal to 12 mm 1.9 EL-ELX 165/80 R13

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STORING THE – Clean and protect the shiny metal RECURRENT parts using special compounds readi- CAR ly available. CHECKS AND The following precautions should be – Sprinkle talcum powder on the BEFORE LONG taken if the car will not be used for rubber windscreen and rear window DISTANCE TRIPS more than a month: wiper blades and lift them off the glass. – Park the car in covered, dry and if – Slightly open the windows. Periodically, remember to check: possible well-ventilated premises. – Cover the car with a cloth or per- – tyre pressure and conditions – Engage a gear. forated plastic sheet. Do not use sheets of no-perforated plastic as they – level of battery fluid – Make sure the handbrake is not en- do not allow moisture on the car body – engine oil level gaged. to evaporate. – coolant level and conditions of the – Remove the cables from the bat- – Inflate the tyres to +0.5 bar above system tery terminals (first remove the cable the normal specified pressure and to the negative terminal), and check check it at intervals. – brake fluid level the battery charge. If the car is to be – windscreen washer liquid level stored for long periods the battery – Do not drain the engine cooling charge should be checked every system. – power steering fluid level. month and recharged if it falls below 12,5V. – Clean and protect the painted parts using protective wax.

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ACCESSORIES In addition, the receiving and trans- USEFUL mitting effectiveness of such devices PURCHASED BY may be reduced by the screening ef- ACCESSORIES fect of the car bodywork. THE OWNER There are useful accessories provided by FIAT. For more details contact RADIO FIAT dealer. TRANSMITTERS AND CELLULAR TELEPHONES Cellular telephones and other radio transceiver equipment (e.g. CB system) must not be used inside the vehicle unless a separate antenna is mounted on the outside of the car. IMPORTANT The use of cellular telephones, CB radio systems or other similar devices inside the passenger compartment (without an aerial) pro- duces radio-frequency electromag- netic fields, which, amplified by the res- onance effects inside the passenger compartment, may cause electrical systems equipping the car to malfunction. This could compromise safety in addition to constituting a potential hazard for the passengers

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IN AN EMERGENCY

People who find themselves in an emergency situ- JUMP STARTING ...... PAGE 81 ation need immediate and concrete help. BUMP STARTING ...... PAGE 82 IF A TYRE IS PUNCTURED ...... PAGE 82 The following pages have been written to help you if the need arises. IF A BULB BURNS OUT ...... PAGE 86 IF AN EXTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT ...... PAGE 88 As you will see, a host of little snags have been taken IF AN INTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT ...... PAGE 92 into account and, for each of them, the measures you IF A FUSE BLOWS ...... PAGE 93 yourself can take are suggested. If the problems are IF THE BATTERY IS FLAT ...... PAGE 98 more serious however, you should have the car seen at a Fiat Dealership. IF THE CAR NEEDS TO BE RAISED ...... PAGE 99 IF THE CAR NEEDS TO BE TOWED...... PAGE 101 With regard to this, we would like to remind you IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURS...... PAGE 102 that, in addition to the Owners Handbook you have also been provided with the Warranty Booklet where you will find details of all the services Fiat can provide should you find yourself in difficulty. We nevertheless recommend you read these pages. If in need you will be able to find the information you require much more quickly. In addition to this you have also been provided with 24 hours service assistance booklet, where in you can find nearest contact number and address for 24 hour service assistance. 80 80-103 03/03/2003 06:49 PM Page 81

JUMP STARTING 3) Start the engine. This starting procedure must be carried out by 4) When the engine has been start- If the battery is flat, you can use an- expert personnel; if it is ed, remove the leads reversing the or- not done correctly it can cause other battery to start the engine. Its ca- der above. pacity must be the same or slightly very intense electrical discharges. greater than the flat battery (see “Tech- If the engine fails to start after a few In addition, the fluid contained in nical Specifications”). attempts, do not keep turning the key the battery is poisonous and cor- but have the car seen to at a Fiat rosive. Avoid contact with skin Proceed as follows fig. 1: Dealership. and eyes. You are also advised 1) Connect positive terminals + of not to put naked flames or light- the two batteries with a jump lead. ed cigarettes near the battery Under no circumstances and not to cause sparks. 2) With a second lead, connect the should a battery charger negative terminal (–) of the auxiliary be used for the emer- battery and to an earth point E on the gency procedure: it could dam- engine or the gearbox of the car to be age the electronic systems and in started. particular the ignition and injec- IMPORTANT Do not directly tion control units. connect the negative terminals of the two batteries: sparks could ignite the flammable gas from the battery. To avoid damages to the

P4E01470 car electric system, carefully follow the instructions of the cable manufacturer. The cables must have a sufficient diameter and must be enough long to allow that the cars touch each other.

fig. 1

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BUMP STARTING IF A TYRE IS Never start the engine, when the car is raised on PUNCTURED a jack. Never tamper with Follow the instructions on this and the inflation valve. Never place the following pages to use the jack and tools between the rim and tyre. spare wheel correctly. Never bump start the Check the tyre and spare wheel engine (by pushing, tow- pressure regularly. The tyre in- ing or coasting downhill). flation pressure is shown in the This could cause fuel to flow in- “Technical specifications” chap- to the catalytic exhaust system ter. and damage it beyond repair. An incorrectly positioned jack may cause the car to fall. Do not use the jack to lift loads exceeding that indicated on the label attached to the jack itself. If the car is fitted with alloy rims, a specific spare The jack should only be used to wheel is provided. It is dif- change a wheel on the car for ferent from the one provided for which it is designed. It should not the cars fitted with steel rims. In be put to other uses or employed the event of successive purchase Remember that until to raise other models of cars. Un- of alloy rims, replacing the steel the engine has started the der no circumstances should it be rims, we suggest you to keep at brake booster and power used when carrying out repairs disposal 4 genuine bolts, which steering systems will not work under the car. will be used only with the spare and a greater effort will therefore wheel. Danger of damaging the be required to depress the brake Do not lubricate the bolt wheel hubs pedal or turn the steering wheel. threads before fitting them back: they could come loose.

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1. STOP THE CAR 2. TAKE OUT THE TOOLS, – Lift the carpet covered flap. – Stop the car in a position that is not JACK AND SPARE WHEEL – Loosen the fastener A-fig. 4 and dangerous for oncoming traffic where They are in the boot. take the spare wheel. you can change the wheel safely. The ground should be flat and adequately The tool bag is secured to the inter- firm. If you have to change the wheel nal boot wall by proper belts, fig. 2; at night, choose a lit area if possible. to take it out, lift the adhesive strip of the belts. The bag contains: the jack A- – Turn the engine off and pull up the fig. 3, the jack operating handle B, the handbrake. wheel bolt wrench C, the tow hitch D – Engage first or reverse gear. and the screwdriver E.

– Alert other drivers that the car is P4E02374 stationary in compliance with local regulations: hazard warning lights, warning triangle etc. Any passenger should get out and wait as far away as possible from the dangers of traffic. If the road is sloping or bumpy, place fig. 3 wedges or other suitable material under the wheels to prevent the car from

moving. P4E02373 P4E02375

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Please note: 5) Warn anyone nearby that the car 7) Unscrew the 4 wheel bolts and is about to be lifted. They must stay remove the wheel. – the jack weighs 2.900 kg; clear and not touch the car until it is 8) Ensure that the housing for the – the jack requires no adjustments; back on the ground. wheel bolts on the spare wheel are – the jack cannot be repaired. If it 6) Fit the operating handle on the clean and free from dirt, which could breaks it must be replaced with a new jack and turn it until the wheel to be cause the wheel bolts to come loose. jack; changed lifts a few centimetres off the Fit the spare wheel, in order that the ground. When turning the jack handle holes A-fig. 6 coincide with the rele- – No tool with the exception of the make sure that it can be used easily handle can be fitted on the jack. vant pins B. and take care not to scrape your hand 9) Fasten one bolt A-fig. 7 near the 3. CHANGE THE WHEEL against the ground› . The moving parts inflation valve B. of the jack (screw and joints) may al- 1) Loosen the bolts on the wheel to so cause injury if touched. Clean off be changed by approximately one turn. any grease. 2) If the wheel to be changed has a light-alloy rim, rock the car a few times from the roof so as to loosen the rim from the hub if necessary. 3) Turn the jack handle so that the jack opens partially. 4) Arrange the jack at the O symbol B-fig. 5 near the wheel to be changed

and make sure that the groove A on P4E02376 P4E01642 the jack fits well into the sidemember C.

fig. 5 fig. 6

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10) Fit the wheel cup in order that 15) Lower the carpet. IMPORTANT As soon as possible: the biggest hole A-fig. 8 is aligned with have the punctured tyre repaired and the bolt fixing the wheel. When fitting 16) Put back the jack, the operating mount it on the car thus limiting the the wheel cup make sure that the sym- handle and the wheel bolt wrench in- distance travelled with the spare bol Y, printed on the internal part of to the tool bag. wheel. the cup, is aligned with the inflation 17) Secure the tool bag to the in- IMPORTANT Check the inflation valve. ternal boot wall with the relevant re- pressure of the tyres and the spare 11) Fit the last three bolts and tight- taining belts. wheel regularly. en them using the wrench provided, fig. 9. 12) Wind down the jack to lower the vehicle and remove the jack. P4E02178 P4E02176 13) Fasten bolts completely, working in a criss-cross fashion as shown in fig. 10. Tightening torque: 86 Nm. 14) Arrange the punctured tyre in the spare wheel compartment and secure it with the locking device A-fig. 11. fig. 8 fig. 10 P4E02375 P4E02377 P4E01754

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IF A BULB BURNS OUT Burnt-out bulbs must be replaced with ones of the same type. Bulbs with low power offer low illumination, Modifications or repairs Only touch the metal bulbs with too much power absorb to the electrical system part when handling halo- too much energy. carried out incorrectly gen bulbs. If the transpar- and without bearing the features ent bulb is touched it reduces the Always check the height of the head- of the system in mind can cause intensity of the light emitted and light beam after changing a bulb. malfunctions with the risk of fire. can also reduce the life of the bulb. If you touch the bulb acci- TYPES OF BULBS dentally, rub it with a cloth moist- Several types of bulbs are installed in ened with alcohol and leave it to the car fig. 12: dry. Halogen bulbs contain A. Glass bulbs pressurised gas which, if Clipped into position. Pull to remove. broken, may cause small B. Bayonet connection bulbs fragments of glass to be project- Remove from the bulb holder by ed outwards. pressing the bulb and rotating it anti- GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS clockwise. When a light is not working, check You should have the that it has not fused before changing the C. Cylindrical bulbs bulbs replaced at a Fiat bulb. Remove by pulling away from termi- Dealership. The correct nals. operation and direction of the For the location of the fuses, refer to “If a fuse blows” in this chapter. D-E. Halogen bulbs headlights is essential for safety To remove bulb, loosen the fixing and is governed by the highway Before replacing a bulb that does not spring from the relevant seat. code. work, check that the contacts are not oxidised.

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Bulbs Reference Type Power a fig. 12 P4E01417 Dipped beam E H7 55W

Main beam D H1 55W

Front parking/tail lights A W5W 5W

Front direction indicators B PY21W21W

Rear direction indicators B P21W21W

Front foglights D H3 55W

Rear parking/tail lights B P21/5W21/5W

Stop B P21/5W21/5W

Reversing light B P21W21W

Number plate light C W5W 5W

Front ceiling light C C10W10W

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IF AN EXTERIOR 3) Pull side tabs of the fixing clips C- MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS fig. 14; remove the bulb holder and LIGHT BURNS the relevant bulb. To replace a halogen bulb (type H1, 12V-55W): OUT 4) Insert the new bulb, making sure that the tabs on the metal part coin- 1) Remove the plastic cover, by cide with the special grooves in the pulling the stop spring. DEEP BEAM HEADLIGHTS headlight dish. 2) Remove the electrical connector To replace a halogen bulb (type H7, 5) Refasten the clip, insert the con- E-fig. 15. 12V-55W): nector and refit the cover. 3) Pull side tabs D-fig. 15 of the fix- 1) Remove the spring A-fig. 13 and ing clip; remove the bulb holder and remove the plastic protective cover. replace the bulb. 2) Remove the electrical connector 4) Insert the bulb holder and fix it B-fig. 13. through the relevant clip; connect the electrical connector and refit the cover. P4E02179 P4E02180 P4E02181

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FRONT SIDE LIGHTS FRONT DIRECTION FRONT FOGLIGHTS To replace the 12V-5W bulb: INDICATORS To replace the halogen bulb (type H3, 12V-55W). 1)Release the spring A-fig . 16 and To replace the 12V-21W bulb: remove the plastic protective cover. 1) Release the spring A-fig . 16 and 1) Loosen the fog light fastening screws A-fig. 18 to the front bumper. 2) Remove the bulb holder C-fig. remove the plastic protective cover. 16-17, by turning it anticlockwise. 2) Remove the bulb holder B-fig. 3) Remove the bulb by turning it an- 16-17, by turning it anticlockwise. ticlockwise. 3) Remove the bulb by turning it an- 4) After having replaced the bulb, re- ticlockwise. fit the bulb holder and the protective 4) After having replaced the bulb, re- cover. fit the bulb holder and the protective cover. P4E02182 P4E02437 P4E02183

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FRONT FOGLIGHTS 4) release the clip C-fig. 20 and re- REAR LIGHT CLUSTER move the bulb holder. To replace the halogen bulb (type To replace a bulb: H3, 12V-55W). 5) Remove the bulb and replace it with an other one of same type and 1) From inside the boot, lift the 1) Turn the wheels to the left to re- power fig. 21. opening on the covering panel and un- place the right-hand light and vice-ver- screw nut A-fig. 23. sa. 6) Then insert the bulb holder in its seat and fix it through clip C-fig. 20. 2) Remove the electrical connector 2) Loosen the screws A-fig. 19 of A-fig. 22. the cover on the wheelhouse and pull 7) Refit the cover B by turning it the cover downwards. clockwise and connect the electrical 3) Remove the bulb group fig. 24. connector. 3) Disconnect the connector A-fig. 4) Remove the bulbs by pushing 20 and turn the cover B anticlockwise. 8) Refit the wheelhouse cover and them lightly and turning them anti- fix it by using screws A-fig. 19. clockwise. P4E02184 P4E02186 P4E02185

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The bulbs fig. 24 are: D - 12V-21/5W for parking/tail 3) Unscrew the screws B-fig. 26 lights. and replace the bulb group C or only A - 12V-21/5W for brake lights; the burnt-out bulb. B - 12V-21W for direction indicators; C - 12V-21W for the reversing lights; THIRD BRAKE LIGHT To replace the light cluster: 1) With the boot open, loosen the screws A-fig. 25 and remove the unit. 2) Disconnect the electrical connection. P4E02378 P4E01758

fig. 22 fig. 25 P4E02188 P4E02189 P4E01759

fig. 23 fig. 24 fig. 26

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NUMBER PLATE LIGHT fig. 27 IF AN INTERIOR – remove the reflector A-fig. 29 act- ing in the direction shown by the ar- To replace the 12V-5W bulb: LIGHT BURNS rows and replace the cylindrical bulb 1) Remove the bulb holder by lev- OUT B; ering with a screwdriver in the point – refit the reflector A and then the A-fig. 27. whole ceiling light group in its seat, by 2) Remove the bulb B by turning it FRONT CEILING LIGHT sligthly pressing. anticlockwise. To replace the 12V-10W bulb: – remove the whole ceiling light group, pressure-fitted, by levering with a screwdriver in the direction of the arrows A-fig. 28 ; P4E01655 P4E01656 P4E02190

fig. 27 fig. 28 fig. 29

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BOOT LIGHT IF A FUSE BLOWS Before changing a fuse, check the ignition key has To replace the 12V-5W cylindrical REPLACING THE FUSES been removed and that bulb, remove the transparent element all the other electric devices have A-fig. 29 by levering with a screw dri- If an electrical device is not working, been turned off/disabled. ver in point indicated by the arrow. check whether the respective fuse is Remove the plastic guard B and re- blown fig. 31. place the bulb. A - Undamaged fuse. B - Fuse with broken filament. Replace broken filament fuse with undamaged fuse. Never change a fuse with another amperage: fire risk.

If the problem occurs

P4E01428 again, have the car inspected at a Fiat Dealer- ship.

fig. 31

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Never replace a broken FUSES IN FUSEBOX Fig. 33 fuse with anything other than a new fuse. Always The fusebox is located under the A - Fuse tongs. use a fuse of the same colour. dashboard to the right of the steering wheel. The devices protected by the fuses in the fusebox, are listed in the fol- To reach the fuses, unscrew the fix- lowing tables. ing screws A-fig. 32 and remove the cover B. Graphic symbols identifying the electrical component corresponding to If the fuse blows again, each fuse are shown on the inside of the cover.

have the car inspected at P4E02052 a Fiat Dealership.

Do not attempt to re-

pair a blown maxi fuse. P4E02051 Go to a Fiat Dealership.

fig. 32 fig. 33

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FUSES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT fig. 34(a, b, c) -35 The devices protected by the fuses in the engine compartment are listed in the following tables. P4E02673 P4E02053 P4E02672

fig. 34 (a) 1.2 version fig. 34 (b) 1.6 16V version fig. 34 (c) 1.9D version P4E02274

fig. 35

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Component fuse N. Ampere Location

Left front side light 7 10A Fig. 33 Right front side light 8 10A Fig. 33 Left tail light 8 10A Fig. 33 Right tail light 7 10A Fig. 33 Left dipped beam headlight 17 10A Fig. 33 Right dipped beam headlight 18 10A Fig. 33 Left main beam headlight 4 10A Fig. 33 Right main beam headlight 5 10A Fig. 33 Brake lights 14 10A Fig. 33 Left number plate light 8 10A Fig. 33 Right number plate light 7 10A Fig. 33 Reversing lights 15 15A Fig. 33 Foglights 9 15A Fig. 33 Direction indicator lights 15 15A Fig. 33 Hazard lights 12 10A Fig. 33 Ceiling light 20 10A Fig. 33 Windscreen/rear window wiper 1 20A Fig. 33 Horn 13 20A Fig. 33 Electric front window winder 2 25A Fig. 33 Rear foglight 6 10A Fig. 33 Heated rear window 11 30A Fig. 33 Electric rear window winder 3 25A Fig. 33 Central door locking system 10 20A Fig. 33 Internal fan 19 30A Fig. 33 Cigar lighter (power supply) 19 30A Fig. 33 Cigar lighter (illumination) 8 10A Fig. 33 Climate control system 16 10A Fig. 33 Airbag 15 15A Fig. 33 ABS 22 10A Fig. 33 ABS (1.2 version) 6 60A Fig. 34 (a)

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ComponentC fuse N. Ampere Location

ABS (1,6 16V version) 6 60A Fig. 34 (b) ABS (1,9 D version) 7 60A Fig. 34 (c) Clock (power supply under key) 15 15A Fig. 33 Clock (power supply not under key) 20 10A Fig. 33 Clock (illumination) 8 10A Fig. 33 Instrument panel power supply 15 15A Fig. 33 Control illumination 7 10A Fig. 33 Fuel pump/injection system (1.2 version) 1 30A Fig. 34 (a) Fuel pump/injection system (1.6 16v version) 1 30A Fig. 34 (b) Fuel pump/injection system (1.9 D version) 1 30A Fig. 34 (c) Ignition switch (1.2 version) 2 40A Fig. 34 (a) Ignition switch (1.6 16v version) 2 40A Fig. 34 (b) Ignition switch (1.9 D version) 2 40A Fig. 34 (c) General power supply of the servicces (1.2 version) 3 50A Fig. 34 (a) General power supply of the servicces (1.6 16v version) 3 50A Fig. 34 (b) General power supply of the servicces (1.9 D version) 3 50A Fig. 34 (c) General power supply of the servicces (1.2 version) 3 60A Fig. 34 (a) General power supply of the servicces (1.6 16v version) 4 60A Fig. 34 (b) General power supply of the servicces (1.9 D version) 4 60A Fig. 34 (c) Engine cooling fan (1.2 version) 5 40A Fig. 34 (a) Engine cooling fan (1.6 16v version) 5 40A Fig. 34 (b) Engine cooling fan (1.9 D version) 6 40A Fig. 34 (c) Lambda Sensor 7 15A Fig 35 Available 21 - Fig 33 Available 24 - Fig 33 Available 25 - Fig 33 Spare fuse 26 10A Fig 33 Spare fuse 27 15A Fig 33 Spare fuse 28 20A Fig 33 Spare fuse 29 30A Fig 33 97 80-103 03/03/2003 06:49 PM Page 98

IF THE BATTERY RECHARGING THE BATTERY The liquid in the battery is poisonous and corro- IS FLAT You are advised to recharge the bat- sive. Do not let it touch tery slowly for a period of approxi- the skin or eyes. Recharging the First of all, read the “Car mainte- mately 24 hours at a low amperage. battery should be done in a well- nance” chapter for the steps to be tak- Charging for too long could damage ventilated area away from naked en to avoid the battery running down the battery. flames or possible sources of and to ensure it has a long life. Proceed as follows: sparks: explosion and fire risk. 1) Disconnect the electrical system from the battery terminals. JUMP STARTING 2) Connect the charger cables to the See “Jump starting” in this chapter. battery terminals. 3) Turn on the charger. 4) When you have finished, turn the charger off before disconnecting the battery. 5) Reconnect the cables to the bat- Under no circumstances tery terminals. Make sure the polari- Do not attempt to should a battery charger ty is correct. recharge a frozen bat- be used to start the en- tery. Thaw it first other- gine: it could damage the elec- wise it could explode. If the bat- tronic systems and in particular tery froze, make sure that the in- the ignition and injection control ternal elements are not broken units. (short-circuit risk) and that the casing is not cracked (risk of spilling the poisonous and corrosive fluid).

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IF THE CAR Do not use the jack to WITH A SHOP JACK lift loads exceeding that NEEDS TO BE indicated on the label at- Front end tached to the jack itself. RAISED The car may only be raised by plac- ing the jack arm under the gearbox/differential, inserting a wooden or rub- WITH THE JACK Please note: ber block as shown in fig. 36. See “If a Tyre is Punctured”, in this – the jack requires no adjustments; chapter. – the jack cannot be repaired. If it The jack should only be breaks it must be replaced with a new used to change a wheel jack; on the car for which it – no other tool, except for the han- Cars fitted with an en- was designed. It should not be dle shown in this chapter, can be fit- gine/gearbox guard cannot put to other uses or emplyoed to ted to the jack. be lifted from the front. rise other models. Under no circumstances should it be used when carrying out repairs under the car.

An incorrectly posi-

tioned jack may cause the P4E01338 car to fall.

fig. 36

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At the sides Rib A of the car side member must WITH AN ARM-TYPE HOIST fit into groove B of the strip. The car may only be raised by plac- Place the ends of the arms in the ares ing the jack arm with the special brack- shown in fig. 39 to raise the car. et under the centre pillar fig. 37. Al- ternatively, insert a strip of wood (dimensions in mm) fig. 38.

The car should not be Make sure that the arms raised from the rear part do not damage the body- (chassis rear or suspen- work of the car or the sion). side panels. Adjust the arms of the hoist correctly and, if necessary, insert a wooden or rubber block in between. P4E01731 P4E01730 P4E02195

fig. 37 fig. 38 fig. 39

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IF THE CAR 3) Fasten the ring on the threaded Do not tow the car by pin, rear fig. 40 or front fig. 41. using flexible elements NEEDS TO BE (metallic cables, ropes or strings); only the use of a rigid TOWED bar, with the ends supplied with adequate joints, is allowed. Make The tow hitch is supplied as standard sure to fix the joint to the car in with the car. It is in the tool kit at- order not to damage the near el- tached to the spare wheel. ements. To fasten the tow hitch: Before starting to tow, turn the 1) Take the tow ring. When towing the car, ignition key to MAR and then to you must comply with the STOP. Do not remove the key. If 2) Remove the cover from the rear the key is removed, the steering bumper fig. 40 or from the front specific traffic regulations regarding the tow hitch and how lock engages automatically which bumper fig. 41 by lever with a screw- prevents the wheels being turned. driver in the point shown by the ar- to tow on the road. row. While the car is being towed with the engine off, remember that the brake pedal and steering will require more effort as you no longer have the benefit of the brake booster and the power steering. P4E02197 P4E02196 The towing vehicle must be driven as evenly and softly as possible to prevent counterblows.

fig. 40 fig. 41

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IF AN ACCIDENT – Call for rescue making the infor- IF ANYONE IS INJURED mation you give as accurate as you OCCURS can. On the motorway use the special – Never leave the injured person column-mounted emergency phones. alone. The obligation to provide assistance exists even for those not di- – In pile-ups on the motorway, par- rectly involved in the accident. – It is important to keep calm. ticularly when the visibility is bad, there is a high risk of other vehicles – Do not congregate around the in- – If you are not directly involved in running into those already stopped. jured person. the accident, stop at least ten metres Get out of the car immediately and – Reassure the injured person that away from the accident. take refuge behind the guard-rail. help is on its way and will arrive soon. – If you are on a motorway, stop – Remove the ignition keys from the Stay close by to calm him/her down in without obstructing the emergency vehicles involved. case of panic. lane with your car. – If you can smell petrol or other – Unfasten or cut seat belts holding – Turn off the engine and turn on the chemicals, do not smoke and make injured parties. hazard lights. sure all cigarettes are extinguished. – Do not give an injured person any- – At night, illuminate the scene of the – Use a fire extinguisher, blanket thing to drink. accident with your headlights. sand or earth to put out fires, how- – Do not move an injured person un- – Act carefully, you must not risk be- ever small they may be. Never use wa- less the following situation arise. ter ing run over. – Pull out the injured person from – If the doors are blocked, do not at- the car only if there is a risk of it catch- tempt to smash the windscreen to get ing fire, sinking in water or is likely to out of the car. It is made of layered fall over a cliff or etc. Do not pull glass and is very hard. Side and rear his/her arms or legs, do not bend the windows are much more easily bro- head and, as far as possible, keep the ken. body horizontal. – Mark the accident by putting the red triangle at the regulatory distance from the car where it can be clearly seen. 102 80-103 03/03/2003 06:49 PM Page 103

FIRST-AID KIT It is a good idea to keep a fire extinguisher and blanket in the car in addi- The first-aid kit must at least contain tion to the first-aid kit. fig. 42: The first-aid kits are also available in – sterile gauze for covering and the Lineaccessori Fiat. cleansing wounds; – bandages of different widths; elastic in nature – antiseptic plasters of different sizes; (water proof in nature) – a reel of plaster; elastic in nature – a packet of cotton wool; – a bottle of disinfectant; – a packet of paper handkerchiefs; – a pair of scissor with rounded tips; – a pair of tweezers; – two haemostatic loops. – a tube of antiseptic cream containing 0.5% centrimide B.P. in a non greasy base. P4E01906

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CAR MAINTENANCE

The Fiat Palio is new throughout, even in its ser- SCHEDULED SERVICING ...... PAGE 105 vicing schedule. SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN ...... PAGE 106 For instance: the first scheduled servicing coupon ADDITIONAL INTERVENTIONS ...... PAGE 108 is prescribed at 1,000-1,500 kms or 3 months LEVEL CHECK ...... PAGE 110 whichever is earlier from the date of sale of vehicle. However, it is useful to remember that the car AIR CLEANER ...... PAGE 116 needs always ordinary attentions such as systematic BATTERY ...... PAGE 117 control with possible fluid level refuelling, tyre pres- ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNITS ...... PAGE 120 sure restoration, etc. SPARK PLUGS ...... PAGE 121 You should nonetheless bear in mind that the WHEELS AND TYRES ...... PAGE 121 proper maintenance of your car is certainly the best RUBBER PIPES ...... PAGE 123 way to keep it in tip-top conditions for years to WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WIPER...... PAGE 123 come and safeguard its performance and safety fea- MANUAL CLIMATE SYSTEM ...... PAGE 125 tures, while respecting the environment and keeping BODYWORK ...... PAGE 125 running costs down. INTERIORS ...... PAGE 127 Remember that the scrupulous compliance with the servicing rules marked by the symbol ∑ can constitute the condition necessary for the maintenance of the warranty.

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SCHEDULED IMPORTANT The Scheduled Ser- IMPORTANT We suggest you to vicing Coupons are prescribed by the immediately signal to Fiat Dealer- SERVICING Manufacturer. The failure in the exe- ship possible small operational non cution of the coupons can cause the conformities, without waiting for the Correct maintenance of the car is es- cancellation of the warranty. next coupon execution. sential for ensuring it stays in tip-top condition for a long time to come. The service of Scheduled Servicing is performed by all Fiat Dealership, For this reason, Fiat prepared a se- with prefixed times. ries of maintenance controls and interventions, from 1000-1500, 7500 & If performing each intervention, in 15000 km and so on. addition to the prescribed operations, the necessity of further replacements However it is useful to remember or repairs occurs, these latter can be that the Scheduled Servicing does not performed only with the explicit completely exhaust all the exigencies agreement of the Customer. of the car: also in the initial period of time prior to the coupon of 1000- 1500 km and later on, between one coupon and an other, the ordinary attentions are always necessary such as systematic control with possible fluid level refuelling, tyre pressure restoration etc…

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SERVICE SCHEDULE

Thousands of kilometers 15 3045 6075 90105120135 150165 180

Check of conditions and weariness of tyres

Check front disc brake pad

Check of conditions and weariness of rear drum brake gasket

Visually inspect: underbody protection, pipes (exhaust - fuel supply - brakes), rubber elements (guards - sleeves - bushes - etc.), supply and brake system tubing

Voltage check and possible adjustment of trapezoidal belts and/or poly-V

Inspect conditions of V belts and/or ploy v-belts

Tappet clearance check/adjustment (petrol version) (excluding the versions with hydraulic tappets)

Check and adjust tappet clearance (diesel version)

Check/adjustment of the stroke of the lever hand brake

Check evaporation system (diesel version)

Visually inspect fuel evaporation system (connections, lines, containers, seals and filler cap)

Fuel filter replacement (see “important” in the “Additional interventions” in this chapter) (for diesel version replace the filter every 7,500 km)

Replace air cleaner cartridge (diesel version) (see “important” in the “Additional interventions” in this chapter)

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Thousands of Kilometers 15 3045 6075 90105120135 150165 180

Top up fluids (engine coolant, brakes, power steering, windscreen washer etc.)

Timing command toothed belt check

Timing command toothed belt replacement

Spark plugs replacement, wire control (*)

Engine control system functionality check (through autodiagnostic socket)

Change gear/differential gear oil level check

Changing engine oil (every 7,500 km or 6 months)

Replace engine oil filter (every 7,500 km or 6 months)

Brake fluid replacement (or every 24 months)

(*) or every 3 years if the car is used in the following harsh conditions: - Prolonged use in cold/hot climates, sity driving with prolonged lengths of time at idle speed, driving on dusty roads or roads covered with sand/salt. - or every 5 years regardless of km covered and use conditions. NOTE: For every 7,500 km service please refer Owner’s Warranty & Service Policy book. For every 7,500 km or 6 months (whichever is erlier from previous service) replace engine oil and oil filter.

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ADDITIONAL We suggest the use of FL Group – with engine frequently idling or for product expressly recommended, long distances at low speed (e.g. taxi, INTERVENTIONS studied and realized for Fiat cars (see door-to-door deliveries or for long the “Refuelling” table in the “Techni- storage). Every 1000 km or prior to long cal Specifications” chapter). travels, check and possibly restore: For any doubt on the engine oil replacement, in relation to how the car – engine coolant level IMPORTANT - Engine oil is used, contact the Fiat Dealership. – brake - clutch fluid level Replace the engine oil more frequently than indicated in the Sched- – Power steering fluid level uled Servicing Plan, in the event that – battery fluid level the car is mainly used in one of the following particularly severe conditions: – windscreen washer fluid level – dusty, sandy or muddy roads; – pressure and condition of the tyres. – repeated and short distances (less than 7-8 km) and with external tem- Every 3000 km check and top up perature less than zero; as necessary: engine oil level.

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IMPORTANT - Air cleaner IMPORTANT - Fuel filter You should check the battery fluid (electrolyte) level more frequently Using the car on dusty roads, replace Check the conditions of the fuel fil- than shown in the service schedulein the air cleaner more frequently than ter when changes (choking) are no- this chapter if the car is used in hot cli- indicated in the Scheduled Servicing ticed in the engine operation. mates or particularly demanding con- Plan. ditions. For any doubt on the air cleaner re- IMPORTANT - Battery placement, in relation to how the car The maintenance of the is used, contact the Fiat Dealership. We suggest you to carry out the car must be committed check of the state of battery charge, to Fiat Dealership. For preferably at the beginning of the cold those interventions of ordinary season in order to avoid the possibil- and small maintenance, always ity of freezing the electrolyte. make sure to have the adequate equipment, Fiat spare parts and Such check must be carried out the consumption fluids; in any more frequently if the car is mainly event, do not perform such op- used for short distances, or if it is erations, if you do not have any equipped with permanent absorption experience. users with disconnected key, above all if applied in after market. 24 HOURS SERVICE Please refer page no. 52 of 24 CALL - 9628 290 260 hours service assistance booklet for BAT MOBILE service extend- This single response num- ed by M/s. Exide Batteries. ber is available in 9 cities.* AHMEDABAD - BANGALORE - KOLKATA - CHENNAI - DELHI - HYDERABAD - MUMBAI - PUNE - LUCKNOW

For further information about Fiat Service Network please refer 24 Hours Service * If you are not in, but near any of the above Assistance Booklet provided. cities; Dial city code followed by the single response number 109 104-127 03/03/2003 06:53 PM Page 110

Pay attention, during Never smoke during the refilling operations, not to interventions in the en- confuse the different gine compartment: flam- types of fluids: they are all in- mable gas and vapours could be compatible and the car could be present, with the risk of a fire. seriously damaged if there is wrong usage. The jack, with which the car is equipped, is pre- Pay attention to scarves, scribed only when the ties and clothes which are wheel must be replaced. For ex- not tight: they could get igencies different from this latter, entangled in the moving parts. the lifting of the car must respect particular modalities. Therefore, we recommend you to perform the operation at Fiat Dealership.

CHECKING FLUID LEVELS P4E02275

1. Engine oil - 2. Battery - 3. Brake- clutch fluid - 4. Windscreen/rear mirror washer fluid - 5. Engine coolant - 6. Power steering fluid.

fig. 1 - Versions 1.2 110 104-127 03/03/2003 06:53 PM Page 111 P4E02276

1. Engine oil- 2. Battery - 3. Brake- clutch fluid - 4. Windscreen/rear mirror washer fluid - 5. Engine coolant - 6. Power steering fluid. fig. 2 - Versions 1.6 P4E02674

1. Engine oil- 2. Battery - 3. Brake- clutch fluid - 4. Windscreen/rear mirror washer fluid - 5. Engine coolant - 6. Power steering fluid fig. 3 - 1.9 D versions

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ENGINE OIL IMPORTANT Check the level and IMPORTANT If the level of the en- replace the engine oil respecting the gine oil, when checked, is found to be Fig. 4: versions 1.2 frequency indicated in the “Scheduled over the MAX mark, go to a Fiat Fig. 5: versions 1.6 Servicing Plan” and “Additional Inter- Dealership to have it put right. vention”. Fig. 6: versions 1.9 D If the oil level is close to or even be- ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION Check the oil level with the car low the MIN mark, add oil through When the car is new, the engine parked on level ground and with the the filler hole until the level reaches needs to run in, therefore the engine engine still hot (about 10 minutes af- the MAX mark. The oil level must oil consumption can only be consid- ter having stopped the engine). never exceed the MAX line. ered stabilised after the first 5000 - The oil level must be between the 6000 km. MINIMUM and MAXIMUM marks IMPORTANT After adding or on the control dipstick. The space be- changing the oil, let the engine run for IMPORTANT Oil consumption tween MIN and MAX corresponds a few seconds then wait a few minutes depends on the driving style and the to roughly one litre of oil. after you have turned it off before conditions of use. checking the level. P4E01435 P4E01477 P4E02327

fig. 4 fig. 5 fig. 6 - 1.9 D versions

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When the engine is hot ENGINE COOLANT TANK If the level is low, pour a 70:30 mix- be very careful under the ture of distilled water and bonnet: you risk burning Fig. 7: Petrol versions PARAFLU11 produced by the FL yourself. Remember that when Fig. 8: Diesel versions Group slowly through the filler hole. the engine is hot, the fan may cut in and cause injuries. Do not take the cap of the reservoir off when the engine is very hot as you run the risk of scalding yourself. Do not add oil with dif- The cooling system is ferent specifications from under pressure. When the oil already in the en- The coolant level must be checked changing the cap, use on- gine. while the engine is cold and must be ly genuine spare parts to avoid above the MIN mark visible on the damaging the system. reservoir.

Used engine oil an replaced oil filters contain substances which can P4E02675 harm the environment. We rec- P4E02290 ommend you have the car seen to at a Fiat Dealership for the oil and filter change. It is suitably equipped for disposing of used oil and filters in an environmentally -friendly way that complies with the law. fig. 7 - petrol versions fig. 8 - diesel versions

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WINDSCREEN/ A dipstick fig. 10 indicates the POWER STEERING FLUID REAR WINDOW WASHER amount of fluid in the washer reser- Fig. 11: 1.2 version FLUID fig. 9 voir. Fig. 12: 1.6 16v - 1.9 D version To add fluid, remove the cap and Check that the level is between the pour a mixture of water and 10% of MIN and MAX marks on the reser- DPI fluid. Some windscreen wash- voir or in correspondence of the up- er additives are inflam- per mark (max level) on the dipstick IMPORTANT Do not travel with mable. The fluid could ig- integral with the reservoir plug, with the window washer reservoir empty: nite if it comes into contact with the car parked on flat ground and the the use of the windscreen washer is parts in the engine compart- engine cold. fundamental for improving visibility. ment. When the fluid is hot the level may rise over the MAX mark. If necessary, top up ensuring that the When the fluid is fin- fluid has the same specifications as that ished, do not operate the in the reservoir. windscreen washer in order to avoid damaging the pump motor. P4E01439 P4E02073 P4E01438

fig. 9 fig. 10 fig. 11

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With the engine run- Make sure the power If you need to top up, use only the ning, do not push, at the steering fluid does not type classified DOT4. We advise the end of the power steering come into contact with use of TOP4, with which the braking stroke, for more than 15 con- the hot parts of the engine: it is system was originally filled. secutive seconds: noises are pro- inflammable. duced and the system could be The fluid level in the reservoir must damaged. not exceed the MAX mark. BRAKE-CLUTCH FLUID fig. 13 A: versions 1.2 The power steering flu- B: versions 1.6 & 1.9 D Avoid that the highly id consumption is very corrosive brake fluid drips low; if it needs topping up Periodically, check he warning lights onto the paintwork. If it at short intervals, have the sys- on the instrument panel: when you does, wash immediately with wa- tem checked for leaks at a Fiat press the reservoir cover (with igni- ter. Dealership. tion key at MAR) warning light x should come on.

Brake fluid is poisonous and very corrosive. In the event of accidental con- P4E02074 P4E01817 tact, wash the affected part with neutral soap and water, then rinse in plenty of water. If the fluid is swallowed, call doctor immediately.

fig. 12 fig. 13

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IMPORTANT Brake fluid is hy- AIR CLEANER DIESEL FILTER groscopic (meaning it absorbs humidity). This is why, the fluid should be changed more frequently than shown REPLACEMENT fig. 14 DRAINING THE in the Scheduled Servicing Plan if the Release the clips A, remove the cov- CONDENSATE car is mainly driven in areas with high er B and remove the filtering element percentage of humidity in the air. Drain the condense from the filter C. every 5,000 km. Do not clean the filter- Loosen ring nut A-fig. 15 of some ing element. You could turns and retighten it when fuel comes damage it and conse- out free from water. The symbol π, present quently severely damage the en- on the container, indi- gine. You are however advised to have this cates synthetic brake flu- operation performed at a Fiat dealership. ids distinguishing it from mineral Replace the cleaner fluid. Using mineral type fluid more frequently than would damage the special rubber shown in the Service braking system gasket beyond re- Schedule if the car is frequently pair. used on dusty roads. P4E02329 P4E01442

fig. 14 fig. 15 - 1.9 D versions

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BATTERY The liquid in the battery Batteries contain sub- is poisonous and corro- stances very dangerous for The Fiat Palio battery is of the “lim- sive. do not let it touch the environment. We rec- ited maintenance” type: under normal the skin or eyes. Do not bring comend you have the car seen to conditions it will not need to be naked flames or possible sources at a Fiat Dealership for the bat- topped up with distilled water. of sparks near the battery: risk of tery replacement. It is suitably fire and explosion. equipped for disposing of used oil The level of the battery fluid(elec- and filters in an environmentally trolyte) should be between the two -friendly way that complies with marks on the battery when the car is the law. parked on level ground. If the level is under the MIN-fig. 16 line, have the Working on low fluid Incorrect fitting of elec- car seen to at a Fiat Dealership. can damage the battery trical and electronic ac- See the section “In an emergency” beyond repair and lead to cessories can seriously for instructions on how to recharge the casing cracking and spilling damage the car. the battery. the acid it contains.

When you have to oper- If the car will stand for a ate on the battery or near long time in the cold, re- it, always protect your move the battery and

P4E01443 eyes with adequate glasses. store it in a warm place to avoid it freezing.

fig. 16

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USEFUL ADVICE If you want to add electrical acces- The total intake of these systems FOR LENGTHENING sories after buying the car which need (factory and after-market) must be less THE LIFE permanent electric supply (alarm, than 0,6 mA x Ah (of the battery), as OF YOUR BATTERY free hand phone kit, radio navigator shown in the following table: with satellite antitheft system etc.) vis- When you park the car, ensure the it a Fiat Dealership. They can sug- doors, boot and bonnet are closed gest the most suitable accessories to Battery Maximum permissible properly. The courtesy light must be get and check whether the electric stand-by intake off. system can support the required load 50Ah 30 mA Do not keep accessories (e.g. sound or whether a larger capacity battery system, hazard lights, etc.) switched on is required. for a long time when the engine is not These devices will, in fact, run off the running. battery even when the key is not in- Furthermore, remember that high intake electric devices (such as baby bot- IMPORTANT A battery which is serted (car parked, engine stopped) and can destroy the battery. tle warmer, vacuum cleaners, cellular kept at a charge of less than 50% for phones, mini-fridges, etc.) powered any length of time will be damaged by when the engine is off can deploy the sulphation leading to a reduction in battery. cranking power and a higher risk of the battery electrolyte freezing (this IMPORTANT If you need to fit ad- may even occur at - 10°C). ditional systems in the car, remember that improper wiring connections, in If the car is inactive for a long peri- particular if they affect safety devices, od of time, refer to “Long inactivity of are dangerous. the car”, in the “Correct use of the car” chapter.

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BATTERY WITH If the indicator shows a light bright lation to coloration that the indicator OPTICAL HYDROMETER coloration, or dark but without a can have. Refer to the following table green central area, contact the Fiat or to the plate fig. 18 Description Dealership. located on the battery, in position B-fig. 17. For versions/markets as provided, Checking the state of charge the battery can be equipped with vi- Checking the state of charge of bat- sual indicator A-fig. 17 for the elec- tery can be qualitatively carried out trolyte and state of charge control. through the optical indicator, with re- The battery is of the “limited maintenance” type equipped with control indicator, therefore under normal Bright Electrolyte Contact Fiat Dealership conditions it will not need to be white coloration filling up topped up with distilled water. A pe- riodical control is however necessary Dark coloration Insufficient Recharge (we suggest you in order to verify its efficiency through without green area state of charge to contact the optical control indicator located in the center Fiat Dealership) on the battery cover. It must present Dark coloration Sufficient electrolyte lev- No action a dark coloration, with a green central with green area el and state of charge area. in the center P4E02283 P4E01949

fig. 17 fig. 18

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ELECTRONIC – Be particularly careful when con- IMPORTANT If the sound system necting the battery to the electrical or car alarm systems are not installed CONTROL UNITS system. Make sure that the polarity is correctly, they can interfere with the correct and the connection is efficient. working of the electronic control When the car is being used normal- After reconnecting the battery, the in- units. ly, special measures are not necessary. jection/ignition control unit will need The following instructions must be to readapt its internal parameters. followed very carefully however, if you Therefore, the car’s performance may work on the electrical system or change slightly during the first few kilo- where emergency starting is neces- meters. sary: – Do not connect or disconnect the Modifications or repairs – Never disconnect the battery from terminals of the electronic units while to the electrical system the electrical system while the engine the ignition key is at MAR. carried out incorrectly is running. – Do not check polarity through and without bearing the features sparking. of the system in mind can cause – Disconnect the battery from the malfunctions with the risk of fire. electrical system if you are recharg- – Disconnect the electronic units if ing it. Modern battery chargers can you are electrically welding the car discharge voltage up to 20 V. body. Remove the units if tempera- – Never perform emergency star- tures exceed 80°C (special operations tups with a battery charger. Always on the bodywork etc.). use an auxiliary battery (see “Startup with auxiliary battery” in “In an emergency” chapter).

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SPARK PLUGS Spark plug (type) WHEELS AND 1.2 Champion RC7BMC The cleanness and soundness of the Champion RC8BYC TYRES spark plugs fig. 19 are very important for keeping the engine efficient and 1.6 NGK BKR5EZ TYRE PRESSURE polluting emissions down. Champion RC10YCC Bosch FR8DE Every two weeks and before long The appearance of the spark plug, if journeys, check the pressure of each examined by an expert eye, is a good tyre including the spare. way of pinpointing a problem even if it has nothing to do with the ignition sys- The pressure must be checked when tem. Therefore, if the engine has prob- The spark plugs must be the tyre is rested and cold. lems, it is important to have the spark changed at the times It is normal for the pressure to rise plugs checked at a Fiat Dealership. specified in the Service when you are driving. If you have to Schedule. Only use the type of check or to restore the pressure plugs indicated. If the heat ratio is when the tyres are warm, remember less than required or the life spec- that the pressure value must be 0.3 ified is not guaranteed, problems bar above the specified value. can arise.

Tyre pressure must be

P4E01444 correct to ensure good road holding.

fig. 19

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Wrong tyre pressure causes uneven Tyres must be replaced when the ing. In any case, if the tyres have been wear of the tyres fig. 20: tread wears down to 1.6 mm. In any fitted for more than six years they case, comply with the laws in the should be examined by an expert who A - Correct pressure: tyre wears country where the vehicle is being dri- can judge whether they are still fit for evenly ven. use. Remember to check the spare B - Under inflated tyre: shoulder tyre particularly carefully. tread wear IMPORTANT If a replacement is necessary, always C - Over inflated tyre: centre tread As far as possible avoid sharp brak- use new tyres and avoid using ones the wear. ing, screech starts etc. origin of which you are not certain about. Be careful not to hit the kerb, potholes or other obstacles hard. Driving If you replace a tyre, it is necessary over bumpy roads can damage the to check the inflation valve condition If the pressure is too low tyres. and, as necessary, to change it too. the tyre overheats and Periodically check that the tyres have To ensure the front and rear tyres all this can cause serious no cuts in the side wall, abnormal wear evenly, you are advised to change damage. swelling or irregular tyre wear. If any the tyres over every 10-15 thousand of these occur, have the car seen to at kilometres keeping them on the same a Fiat Dealership. side of the car so as not to reverse the direction of rotation. Avoid overloading your car: this can seriously damage wheels and/or tyres. If you get a flat tyre, stop immediately P4E01445 and change it so as not to damage the tyre, the wheel, the suspension and the steering. Do not change the tyres Tyres age even if they are not used over in criss-cross fashion very much. Cracking of the tread rub- by moving a tyre from the ber and the side walls are a sign of age- left hand side of the car to the right and vice versa. fig. 20

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RUBBER TUBING WINDSCREEN/ – Remove any snow that has settled on the glass: besides saving the blades Follow the Service Schedule to the REAR WINDOW you will avoid straining the electric letter as concerns supply line, power WIPER windscreen wiper motor and causing steering and brake system rubber tub- it to overheat. ing. Ozone, high temperatures and BLADES – Do not operate the wind- long absence of fluid in the system can screen/rear window wipers on dry in fact cause the hardening and crack- Periodically clean the rubber part glass. ing of the pipes with possible loss of with suitable products. fluid. A careful check is therefore es- Change the blades if the rubber edge Replacing the windscreen wiper sential. is warped or worn out. You should in blades fig. 21 any case change them approximately once a year. 1) Lift the windscreen wiper arm A off the glass and position the blade so as to form a 90° angle with the arm. Travelling with worn wiper blades is dangerous 2) Push the blade downwards to re- because it reduces visibil- lease it from the arm A. ity in bad weather. 3) Refit a new blade, inserting the tongue on the proper set of the arm. Some simple steps can reduce po- Make sure that is locked. tential damage to the blades: – If the temperature falls to below zero, make sure the rubber blade is P4E01818 not frozen to the glass. If necessary, free it with a de-icing compound.

fig. 21

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Changing the rear window SPRAY NOZZLES The windscreen washer jets can be wiper blade fig. 22 directed by adjusting the inclination of If there is no jet of liquid, first make the nozzles. Insert a screwdriver in A- 1) To remove the blade, operate on sure that there is liquid in the reser- fig. 23 so to direct the jets to the the indicated lever. voir: see “Checking Fluid Levels” in highest point reached by the blades in this chapter. 2) Refit the new blade, by inserting their movement. it in the relevant seat. Then make sure that the holes in the nozzles fig. 23-24 are not clogged up, use a pin for this if necessary. P4E01819 P4E02262 P4E02261

fig. 22 fig. 23 fig. 24

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MANUAL CLIMATE BODYWORK – The use of zinc-plated (or pre- treated) sheet steel which is highly re- CONTROL sistant to rust. PROTECTING THE CAR During winter, the climate control FROM ATMOSPHERIC – The spraying of the underbody, engine compartment, inside the wheel- system must be turned on at least AGENTS once a month for about ten minutes. arches and other parts with wax-based The main causes of rust are: products with a high protective ca- Before summer, have the system pacity. checked at a Fiat Dealership. – atmospheric pollution – Spraying plastic-coating materials – salt and humidity in the atmosphere to protect the most exposed points: (coastal or very hot and humid areas); under the door, inside the wings, the – environmental conditions that are edges etc. specific to the season. – The use of “open” box sections to In addition, the abrasiveness of dust prevent condensation and water from in the atmosphere and sand carried by building up and rusting the inside of the wind as well as mud and stones the parts. kicked up by other cars must not be underestimated. BODY AND UNDERBODY Fiat has used leading-edge techno- GUARANTEE logical solutions to effectively protect Fiat Palio is covered by warranty The system is filled with the body from rust. against any original structural or body R134a refrigerant which The main ones are: part being perforated by rust. Refer to will not pollute the envi- the “WARRANTY (Owners Service ronment in the event of leakage. – Painting systems and products that Policy) BOOKLET” for the general Under no circumstances should make the car particularly resistant to terms. R12 fluid be used as it is incom- rust and scratching. patible with the system components and contains CFCs.

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TIPS FOR KEEPING THE Detergents pollute wa- Outside plastic parts must be cleaned BODY IN GOOD CONDITION ter. For this reason, the following the usual car washing pro- car must be washed in an cedure. Paintwork area equipped for the collection and purification of the liquids Avoid parking the car under trees; The paintwork is not only to make used while washing. the resinous substances that certain your car look attractive but also to species of tree shed dull the paintwork protect the steel. and increase the possibility of rust forming. If the paint is scuffed or scratched To wash the car properly: deeply you are advised to touch up as IMPORTANT Bird droppings must necessary to prevent rust from form- 1) Wash the body using a low pres- be washed off immediately and with ing. sure jet of water. great care as their acid is particularly aggressive. Only use genuine products when 2) Wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy solution over the bodywork, touching up the paintwork (see the Windows “Technical Specifications”). frequently rinsing the sponge. Use specific window cleaners to Ordinary maintenance of the paint- 3) Rinse well with water and dry with a jet of air or a chamois leather. clean the windows. Use very clean work means washing it. The frequen- cloths to avoid scratching the glass or cy you should do this depends on the When drying the car, be careful to damaging its transparency. conditions and the environment the get at those parts which are not so car is driven in. For example: easily seen e.g. the door frames, bon- – in areas with a high level of air pol- net and around the headlights where lution; water can most readily collect. You should leave the car out in the open – on roads sprinkled with road salt- so that any water remaining can evap- wash; orate more easily. – parking under trees which drop Do not wash the car after it has been resin. In these cases, you should wash parked in the sun or while the bon- your car more frequently. net is hot: it could take the shine off the paint.

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IMPORTANT To prevent damage INTERIORS PLASTIC PARTS INSIDE THE to the electric heater element, wipe the CAR inside of the heated rear window gen- Periodically check that water has not Use special products designed not to tly in the same direction as the ele- collected under the mats (from dip- ments. alter the appearance of the compo- ping shoes, umbrellas etc.) which could nents. cause the steel to rust Engine compartment IMPORTANT Do not use alcohol or petrol to clean the glass of the in- At the end of each winter season, strument panel. carefully clean the engine compartment. Have this done at a garage. Never use flammable products (petroleum ether or petrol) to clean the inside of the car. Electro- Detergents pollute wa- static charges generated by rub- ter. The car must there- bing while cleaning could cause fore be washed in an area fires. Do not keep aerosol equipped for the collection and cans in the car. There is purification of the liquids used the risk they might ex- while washing. plode. Aerosol cans must never be exposed to a temperature above 50°C; when the weather IMPORTANT The engine com- CLEANING SEATS AND starts to get hot the temperature partment should be washed while the FABRIC COMPONENTS inside the car might go well be- engine is cold and with the ignition key yond that figure. at STOP. After washing make sure – Remove dust with a soft brush or that the various protections (e.g. rub- vacuum cleaner. ber boots and various guards) have – Brush the seats with a damp not been removed or damaged. sponge with water and a neutral soap.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Motor and engineering enthusiasts as well as CAR IDENTIFICATION DATA ...... PAGE 129 those “in the trade” will probably start reading from ENGINE CODES - this point in the handbook. This, in fact, is where a BODYWORK PAINT IDENTIFICATION section jam-packed with facts, figures, formulae, PLATE ...... PAGE 130 measurements and tables begins. ENGINE ...... PAGE 131 In a sense, it is Fiat Palio’s identity card. A docu- TRANSMISSION ...... PAGE 133 ment that introduces the car and explains in techni- BRAKES ...... PAGE 134 cal jargon all the features that go together to make it SUSPENSIONS ...... PAGE. 134 a model designed to give you superlative driving sat- STEERING ...... PAGE 135 isfaction. WHEELS AND TYRES ...... PAGE 136 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ...... PAGE 137 WEIGHTS ...... PAGE 138 PERFORMANCES ...... PAGE 138 DIMENSIONS ...... PAGE 139 CAPACITIES ...... PAGE 140 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ...... PAGE 141 TYRE PRESSURE ...... PAGE 143

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CAR IDENTIFICATION DATA E - Maximum vehicle weight fully loaded CHASSIS MARKING fig. 1 MODEL PLATE fig. 4 F - Maximum vehicle weight fully loaded plus trailer This is stamped on the floor pan of This label is secured to the bonnet the passenger compartment under the and bears the following identification G - Maximum vehicle weight on front right-hand seat. data: front axle It can be reached by lifting the bon- A - Manufacturer’s name H - Maximum vehicle weight on rear net lid and it includes: axle B - Homologation number – car model MAG 178000; I - Engine type – chassis number. C - Vehicle type code L - Body version code D - Chassis number ENGINE MARKING M - Number for spares Fig. 2 - versions 1.2 Fig. 3 - versions 1.6 Fig. 4 - versions 1.9 D The marking is stamped on the cylinder block and includes the model and the serial number. P4E02334 P4E01482 P4E01828 P4E01667

fig. 1 fig. 2 fig. 3 fig. 4

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BODYWORK ENGINES CODE - PAINT BODYWORK VERSIONS IDENTIFICATION PLATE fig. 5 This adhesive label is applied to the inner side of the front right-hand door. It bears the following data: A - Paint manufacturer B - Colour name C - Fiat colour code D - Respray and touch up code. P4E01455

fig. 5

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ENGINE

1.2 1.6 1.9

GENERAL Type code 178C4066 182B6000 223A6000 Cycle Otto Otto Diesel Number and layout of cylinders 4 in line 4 in line 4 in line Number of valves per cylinder 242 Diameter x stroke mm 70,80 x 78,86 80,50 x 78,40 82x90.4 Total capacity cm3 1242 1596 1910 Compression ratio 9,1:1 9,5 : 1 22.5 : 1 Maximum power (DIN) kW 54 73.5 46 PS 72 100 63 at RPM 6000 5500 4500 Maximum torque (DIN) Nm 102 137 120 kgm 10,4 14 12.2 at RPM 3250 4250 2500 Idle ratio rpm 850 ± 50 850 ± 50 900 ± 100 TIMING Intake: opens BTDC 7° 0° 5° closes ABDC 41° 34° 37° Exhaust: opens BBDC 43° 24° 31° closes ATDC 5° 0° 3° Cold-operation tappet clearance: intake mm 0,40 ± 0,05 Tappets 0.3 ± 0.05 exhaust mm 0,45 ± 0,05 hydraulic

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FUEL SUPPLY/ IGNITION Mixture metered by electronic pro- LUBRICATION cessing of the data picked up by the Integrated multipoint electronic in- engine speed sensor and absolute Forced-feed with gear pump with jection and ignition system: only one pressure sensor in the intake manifold. pressure relief valve incorporated. electronic control unit controls both functions. It processes both the time Petrol metering system : a “Closed Oil purification through full-flow car- the injection lasts (for petrol meter- Loop” (information on the combus- tridge filter. ing) and the ignition advance angle. tion trend transmitted by the sensor Lambda). Type: Multipoint. Ignition order: 1-3-4-2. COOLING Air cleaner: dry, with paper filtering element. Spark plugs: Cooling system with radiator, cen- trifugal pump and expansion tank. Fuel pump: by immersion, in the tank. Thermostat on the secondary circuit Injection pressure 3 bar Spark plug (type) for recirculating the water from the engine to the radiator. “By-pass con- 1.2 Champion RC7BMC Champion RC8BYC trolled” thermostat. 1.6 NGK BKR5EZ Electrical fan for cooling the radiator Champion RC10YCC with connection/disconnection, con- Bosch FR8DE trolled by a thermostatic switch located on the radiator. Other equivalent Spark plug for 1.6 engine is Champion RC10YCC. Modifications or repairs to the fuel feed system that are not carried out properly or do not take the system’s technical specifications in- to account can cause malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.

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TRANSMISSION Cyclical gear reduction and differential assembly incorporated in the gearbox. The ratios are: CLUTCH Self-adjusting with travel-free pedal. Hydraulic clutch control. Torque Teeth reduction Number in the differential 1.2 3.867 58/15 GEARBOX AND DIFFERENTIAL 1.6 3.867 58/15 Five forward gears and reverse with 1.9 D 3.867 58/15 synchromesh for front gear engagement. The ratios are:

1.2 1.6 1.9 Drive transmission to the front in 1st gear 4.273 3.909 3.909 wheels by means of drive shafts con- in 2nd gear 2.158 2.158 2.158 nected to the differential assembly and the wheels with CV joints. in 3rd gear 1.345 1.345 1.480 in 4th gear 0.974 0.974 1.121 in 5th gear 0.829 0.829 0.829 reverse 3.818 3.818 3.818

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BRAKES SUSPENSIONS

SERVICE AND EMERGENCY FRONT BRAKES Independent wheel, MacPherson- Front: disc-type with floating calliper. type with lower wishbones anchored to an auxiliary cross bar. Rear: drum and self-centering shoes. Coil springs and double action shock Cross-over hydraulic circuit control. absorbers. Vacuum brake booster: 9”. Anti-roll stabiliser bar. Four channel ABS system with four sensors. Automatic take-up of clearance due REAR to friction lining wear. Torsion axle coil spring. Brake distributor proportioning valve working on the hydraulic cricuit of the Stabiliser bar and telescopic dual ef- rear brakes. fect shock absorber.

HAND BRAKE Controlled by a lever, it works me- chanically on the rear brakes.

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STEERING Do not push the power steering to its limit while Energy absorbing steering wheel (air the engine is running for bag, if provided). more than 15 seconds: this will make a noise and could damage Rake adjustable, jointed energy ab- the system. sorbing steering column. Mechanical or hydraulic rack and pin- ion command with permanent lubrication. Hydraulic power steering (as provided). Permanent lubrication joints. Minimum turning diameter: 10.2 metres. Number of steering wheel turns lock to lock: 3.69 turns for mechanical steering; 2.66 turns for hydraulic steering.

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WHEELSMaxCORRECT speed indexREADING AND LoadIMPORTANT index (capacity)The light alloy 96 = 710 kg QOF THE= up toTYRE 160 km/h.fig. 6 wheels are fixed with specific bolt in- 97 = 730 kg TYRES compatible with any printed steel RThe= indications, up to 170 km/h.necessary to know 98 = 750 kg wheels,60 = 250 excluding kg the78 specific= 425 kgspare 99 = 775 kg SthePressed meaning= up steelto 180of orthe km/h. alloy identification (as provided) ini- wheel. 61 = 257 kg 79 = 437 kg 100 = 800 kg Twheeltials printed= uprims; to on190specific the km/h. tyre, fixing are boltslisted (di-below. 62 = 265 kg 80 = 450 kg 101 = 825 kg Umensionally= up to different200 km/h. and respective- SNOW TYRES ly incompatible) for each of the two 63 = 272 kg 81 = 462 kg H = up to 210 km/h. 64Use= reduced280 kg dimension82 =winter 475 kgtyres, types of rim. 102 = 850 kg V = up to 240 km/h. 65see =“Snow 290 kg Chains” chapter.83 = 487 kg Example 175/65 R 14 82 S 103 = 875 kg WIMPORTANT= up to 270 km/h.In the event of dis- 66 = 300 kg 84 = 500 kg WHEEL GEOMETRY Ycrepancies= up to between 300 km/h. the information in 67 = 307 kg 85 = 515 kg the175 Owner=Nominal Handbook (S, distance and the in mmLog 68Convergence= 315 kg of the front86 = wheel530 kg mea- 104 = 900 kg Book, considerbetween the the specifications sides). giv- 69sured= 325between kg the rims:87 =–1±1(Power 545 kg 1CORRECT READING en in the Log Book only. 65 = height/width ratio (H/S) in per- 70Steering), = 335 +1mmkg (Mechnical88 = 560 Steering). kg OF THE RIM fig. 6 To ensurecentage. safety of the vehicle in 71The= values 345 referkg to a car89 after= 580 running kg in. The indications, necessary to know movement, it must be fitted with tyres 72 = 355 kg 90 = 600 kg R = Radial tyre. the meaning of the identification ini- of specified size and of the same make 73 = 365 kg 91 = 615 kg tials printed on the rim, are listed be- and14 type= Diameter on all wheels. of the rim in inches 74 = 375 kg 92 = 630 kg low. (Ø). 75 = 387 kg 93 = 650 kg 82 = Load index (capacity). 76 = 400 kg 94 = 670 kg T = Max speed index. 77 = 412 kg 95 = 690 kg

Versions Rim Tyre 1.2 EL-ELX-SPORT 5.00Bx13 165/80 R13 1 1.6 16V GTX 5 /2 Jx14C(*) 175/65 R14 1.9 D EL-ELX 5.00Bx13 165/80 R13 (*) Alloy rims

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ELECTRIC SYSTEM Modifications or repairs ALTERNATOR to the electrical system Supply voltage: 12 Volt. carried out incorrectly Rectifier bridge and built-in elec- and without bearing the features tronic voltage regulator. Battery be- of the system in mind can cause gins recharging as soon as the engine starts. BATTERY malfunctions with the risk of fire. With negative earth. Max supplied nominal current 1.2 90A Discharge capacity Discharge current 1.6 90A 20 hour fast cold (–18°C) 1.9 D 90A 1.2 50 Ah 250A

1.6 50 Ah 250A 1.9 D 60 Ah 320A

STARTER MOTOR

Delivered power 1.2 0.8 kW 1.6 1.3 kW 1.9 D 1.4 kW

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WEIGHTS

Weights (kg) 1.2 1.6 1.9 (*) If special equipment is fitted, the unloaded car weight increases thus reducing the spec- Kerb weight ified payload , respecting the max allowable (including fuel, spare wheel, loads. tools and accessories): 1015 1085 1140 (**) Loads not to be exceeded. The driver is Payload (*) including driver : 375 375 375 responsible for arranging the loads so that Maximum allowable loads (**) they comply with these limits. – front axle: 800 850 850 – rear axle: 800 800 800 Maximum load on the roof: 50 50 50

PERFORMANCE Top speeds allowable after running in, km/h.

1.2 1.6 1.9 in 1st gear 43 40 32 in 2nd gear 78 73 58 in 3rd gear 125 117 85 in 4th gear 167 161 112 in 5th gear 165 185 155 reverse gear 46 42 -

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DIMENSIONS Dimensions in mm. 1.2 1.6/1.9 D A 765 765 B 2373 2373 C 625 625 D 3763 3763 E 1440 1440 F 1415 1415 G 1378 1378 H 1620 1620 I 170 170

fig. 7 P4E02266 Boot volume (standard VDA): – normal conditions: 260 dm3 – extended with load up to side windows: 650 dm3 – extended to second folding upto front seat : 950 dm3

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CAPACITIES

1.2 1.6 1.9 Prescribed fuels litres kg litre kg litre kg Recommended products

Fuel tank: 47 – 47 – 47 – Super unleaded petrol 87 R.O.N. including a reserve of: 5.5-7.5 – 5.5-7.5 – 5.5-7.5 – Engine cooling system: Mixture composed by 70% distilled water – with manual climate control system 5.9 6.1 6.6 6.8 4.8 3.9 and 30% fluid PARAFLU11

ngine sump: VS MAX PETROL (*) Engine sump and filter: 3.05 2.75 3.88 3.5 43.3

Transaxle: 1.8 1.5 1.8 1.5 2.0 1.73 ZC 80/S Hydraulic power steering: 0.68 0.54 0.68 0.54 0.68 0.54 GI/A

CV joint cavities and boots : – 0.075 – 0.075 – 0.075 MRM 2

Front and rear hydraulic brake circuit: 0.40 0.40 0.40 – TOP 4 Hydraulic brake circuit with ABS antilock device: 0.50 0.50 0.50 TOP 4

Windscreen/rear window washer fluid reservoir: 2.3 – 2.3 – 2.3 – Mixture of distilled water and 10% of fluid DPI

(*) Do not top up with oil having specifications different from the oil present in the car.

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FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS PRODUCTS WHICH MAY BE USED AND THEIR SPECIFICATIONS

Use Specifications of fluids and lubricants to use Recommended lu- Applications for best car operation bricants and fluids

Use temperatures Lubricants for SAE 15W40 grade mineral multigrade oils that exceed the API VS MAX from –15°C to 40°C petrol engines SG and CCMC G4 specifications PETROL 7,500 kms or 6 months whichever is earlier from previous change Use temperatures from –15°C to 40°C Lubricants for SAE 15W40 multi grade synthetic based oil exceeding VS MAX 7,500 kms or 6 months whichever is earlier Diesel engines API CD CC MCPDZ DIESEL from previous change

Transmission lubri- SAE 80W EP oil exceeding API GL4 and Manual transmissions cants and greases ZC 80/S MIL-L-2105 specifications and differentials

“ATF DEXRON II D LEV” oil GI/A Hydraulic power steering

Molybdenum disulphide, lithium-soap based grease. MRM 2 CV joints water resistant N.L.G.I. consistency = 2

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Use Specifications of fluids and lubricants to use Recommended lu- Applications for best car operation bricants and fluids

Hydraulic Synthetic fluid, NHTSA n° 116, DOT 4, TOP 4 Hydraulic brakes and brake/clutch fluids ISO 4925, SAE J 1703 hydraulic clutch commands

Radiator antifreeze Protective inhibited monoethylene glycol based antifreeze com- PARAFLU11 Use percentage: pound , CUNA NC 956-16 70% of water and 30% of fluid PARAFLU11 up to –35°C

Windscreen/rear Alcohol, water and surfactants mixture CUNA NC 956 - II SC35 Use percentage: window washer fluid 10% of fluid SC35 and 90% distilled water

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TYRE PRESSURE

COLD TYRE PRESSURES (bar) 0.3 bar should be added to the values given if the pressure is measured while the tyre is hot.

Tyre Medium load Full load Wheel Front Rear Front Rear Spare 1.2 EL-ELX SPORT 165/80 R13 1.9 1.9 2.2 2.2 2.2 1.6 GTX 175/65 R14 1.9 1.9 2.2 2.2 2.2 1.9 D EL-ELX 165/80 R13 2.1 1.9 2.3 2.2 2.2

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INDEX Boot - climate ...... 39 - extending...... 52 - controls...... 14-39 - tailgate opening/closing...... 16-51 - fast demisting ...... 40 Brake lights bord instrument ...... 33 - maintenance ...... 125 A (bulb replacement) ...... 90 ABS ...... 56 Brake-clutch fluid level ...... 115 - air re-circulation...... 40 Accessories Purchased Brakes - heating...... 39 Air cleaner (replacement) ...... 116 Air bag ...... 58 - service and emergency ...... 134 Climate/heating control Air re-circulation...... 40 - fluid level ...... 115 system ...... 37 Air vents...... 38 Bulb (replacement) ...... 86 Clutch ...... 133 Alternator (specifications) ...... 137 - bulb types ...... 86 Containing running costs and Ashtray ...... 47 By the Owner...... 79 pollution ...... 75 Control switches ...... 15-44 Battery Car dimensions ...... 139 Correct use of your car ...... 64 - jump starting ...... 81 Car maintenance ...... 104 - specifications...... 137 Ceiling lights - with optical hydrometer .... 119 - control ...... 46 Dashboard ...... 9 - useful advices...... 118 - bulb replacement...... 92 Demisting...... 40 - maintenance...... 118 Centralized locking ...... 17-49 - rear window ...... 40 - recharging...... 98 Chassis(marking) ...... 129 - windscreen and side Bodywork Cheap running that respects window ...... 40 - bodywork type code ...... 130 the environment ...... 73 - maintenance ...... 125 Checking the levels ...... 111 Differential...... 133 Children safety ...... 18-49 Digital clock ...... 34 Climate control system

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Dipped beam headlights - marking ...... 129 Getting to know the car ...... 20 - control ...... 13-41 - cooling...... 132 Glove compartment...... 45 - bulb replacement ...... 88 illing ...... 140 andbrake ...... 67-134 Doors...... 17-48 F H First-aid kit ...... 103 Hazard lights ...... 13-43 Flashing ...... 13-42 Head rest ...... 11-23 Electric system...... 137 Front foglights...... 56 Headlight trim ...... 56 Electric window winder ...... 15-49 Front foglights Headlights (upward slant Electronic central units ...... 120 - switch on/off button ...... 15-44 compensation) ...... 56 Engine compartment ...... 16-54 - bulb replacement ...... 90 Heated rear window ...... 15-44 Engine compartment Fuel filler cap ...... 18-63 Heating ...... 39 (washing) ...... 127 Fuel flap opening lever...... 18-63 Engine cooling fluid Fuel flap dentification data ...... 129 thermometer ...... 34 - opening lever ...... 18-63 I If an accident occurs ...... 102 Engine cooling fluid level...... 113 Fuel level indicator ...... 33 Ignition device ...... 21 Engine oil consumption ...... 112 Fuel lock switch ...... 44 In an emergency ...... 80 Engine oil level ...... 112 Fuel Instrument panel ...... 10 Engine oil - level indicator ...... 33 Interior lights ...... 92 - consumption ...... 112 - fuel lock switch ...... 44 Interior equipment ...... 45 - checking the level ...... 112 - fuel flap opening level...... 18-63 Engine Fuses...... 93 - power supply/ignition...... 132 - replacement...... 93 Keys...... 11-21 - engine type code ...... 130 Kilometer counter...... 33 - characteristic data ...... 131 - engine compartment Gearbox washing ...... 127 - gearbox use ...... 68 Level control ...... 111 - lubrication ...... 132 - transmission ...... 133 Lubricants(specifications) ...... 141

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Protecting the environment ..... 63 - driving in fog ...... 71 ain beam headlights M - driving on snow and ice .... 72 - control ...... 13-41 - before driving ...... 69 - flashing...... 13-42 aising the car ...... 99 R Seat belts...... 12-24 - bulb replacement...... 88 Ready to start ...... 8 - general warnings...... 27 Maintenance Rear mirror - use ...... 12-24-26 - Additional interventions ..... 108 - rear view mirrors...... 14-24 - servicing schedule...... 105 - driving mirror...... 23 - maintenance ...... 28 - servicing schedule plan...... 106 Rear window washer - adjusting the height of the seat belts ...... 12-25 Max speeds ...... 138 - control ...... 13-43 Seats - fluid level ...... 114 - cleaning ...... 127 Rear window wiper Paintwork identification - controls...... 13-43 - adjustments...... 11-22 plate ...... 130 - blades ...... 127 Side/tail lights Paintwork - sprayer ...... 124 - control ...... 13-41 - maintenance ...... 126 Rev counter...... 34 - front bulb replacement ...... 89 - Identification plate ...... 130 Reversing lights - rear bulb replacement...... 90 Parking ...... 67 (bulb replacement) ...... 90 Side/tail lights Passenger compartment air vents 38 Roof rack ...... 55 - control ...... 13-42 Performances...... 138 - front bulb replacement ...... 89 Periodic checks and before - side bulb replacement ...... 89 long distances...... 78 Safe driving - rear bulb replacement...... 90 Plate light ...... 92 - travelling ...... 70 Snow chains ...... 77 Power steering fluid level ...... 114 - driving with ABS ...... 73 Sound system ...... 60 Pretensioners...... 32 - driving in rain...... 71 Protecting emission control - driving at night ...... 71 - aerial ...... 62 devices ...... 74 - driving in the mountains...... 72 - standard equipment...... 61

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Spark plugs ...... 121 Towing the car ...... 101 - engaged handbrake ...... 35 Speedometer...... 33 Transmission ...... 133 - direction indicators ...... 36 Starter (specifications) ...... 137 Transporting children in - low brake-clutch fluid level 35 Starting the engine ...... 65 safety ...... 29 - low engine oil pressure...... 35 - Jump starting ...... 81 Tubing ...... 123 - low battery recharge ...... 35 - bump starting ...... 66-82 Tyre pressure ...... 121-143 - main beam headlights ...... 36 - ignition switch ...... 21 Tyres - Exterior lights...... 36 - turning off the engine ...... 66 - specifications...... 136 - unserviceable ABS...... 36 - starting procedure ...... 65 - Correct reading ...... 136 Weights ...... 138 - engine warm up (just - maintenance ...... 121 Wheel rims...... 136 started) ...... 66 - inflation pressure ...... 121-143 - correct reading of the rim .. 136 Steering column lock ...... 11-22 - changing the wheel...... 82 Wheels Steering column stalks ...... 13-41 - wheel geometry...... 136 Steering...... 135 - specifications...... 136 Useful accessories ...... 79 Storing the car ...... 78 - maintenance ...... 121 - replacement ...... 82 Sun visors ...... 47 Windows Suspensions ...... 134 Ventilation...... 40 - electric window winder .... 15-49 Symbols ...... 4 - manual window winder ...... 16-50 Warning lights - cleaning operation...... 126 Technical specifications ...... 128 - injection system failure ...... 35 Windscreen washer Third brake light ...... 91 - air bag failure...... 36 - control ...... 13-42

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- fluid level...... 114 Windscreen washer - control ...... 13-42 - blades...... 124 - sprayer ...... 124 Windscreen/rear window washer fluid level ...... 114 Windscreen/rear window wiper blades ...... 123 Windscreen/rear window wiper sprayers ...... 124

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NOTES

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OIL CHANGE? P4FA02077 THE EXPERTS RECOMMEND VS MAX

The vehicle you have just bought was built with A FL Group products inside it.

You will find VS MAX at all Fiat Dealerships and garages the next time you need to change the oil in your engine.

35,000 motor experts all over Europe recommend VS MAX as being the best protection for your vehicle’s engine.

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YOUR CAR GENERAL PERFORMANCE HAS CHOSEN VS MAX DETERIORATION

GENERAL VS MAX is the result of combining tradition PERFORMANCE with the experience of the A FL Group lab- DETERIORATION oratories, which has been built up over the P4E02076 years by experimental research on the VS STANDARD OIL line products. Its formula places it at the top

of the mineral. multi-grade oil classification. VS MAX

Multi-purpose additives combined with se- IDEAL OIL lect mineral bases ensure complete engine protection and limit the oxidation processes on the lubricant, and wear on the more del- icate mechanical parts of the engine. DISTANCE TRAVELLED

These characteristics are particularly important when driving the vehicle around town where the lubricant is constantly under stress due to continual stopping and Specially designed for petrol and diesel en- starting. gines, the VS MAX products guarantee fast, complete engine lubrication and excellent protection from wear. 144-150 03/03/2003 07:02 PM Page cop3

COLD TYRES PRESSURE [bar (kg/cm2) / lb/sq. in (P.S.I)] Tyre Average load Full load Spare Front Rear Front Rear wheel 1.2EL-ELX 165/80 R13 1.93/28.00 1.93/28.00 2.24/32.49 2.24/32.49 2.24/32.49 1.6 GTX 175/65 R14 1.93/28.00 1.93/28.00 2.24/32.49 2.24/32.49 2.24/32.49 1.9 DEL-ELX 165/80 R13 2.1 1.9 2.2 2.2 2.2

0.3 bar should be added to the values given if the pressure is measured while the tyre is hot.

ENGINE OIL CAPACITY 1.21.6 1.9- litres kg litres kg litres kg Oil sump and filter 3.05 2.75 3.88 3.5 4 3.3

Do not disperse used oil in the environment

FUEL CAPACITY (litres) 1.21.6 1.9 Fuel tank 47 47 47 Reserve 5.5 - 7.5 5.5 - 7.5 5.5 - 7.5

Fill petrol run cars only with unleaded petrol with a minimum octane number of 87. 24 HOURS SERVICE CALL - 9628 290 260 This single response number is available in 9 cities.* AHMEDABAD - BANGALORE - KOLKATA - CHENNAI - DELHI - HYDERABAD - MUMBAI - PUNE - LUCKNOW * If you are not in, but near any of the above cities; Dial city code followed by the single response number For further information about Fiat Service Network please refer 24 Hours Service Assistance Booklet provided. Print no.AS/STA 50167-03/2003 - 4th edition - Printed in India Coordinamento Editoriale Satiz - Torino 144-150 03/03/2003 07:02 PM Page cop2