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 indi-cations 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 theWarranty Certificate with the terms and the conditions for the maintenance of the car.

Best regards and happy motoring.

This Owner Handbook describes most of the features of the Fiat Palio. As a consequence, you should consider only that informa-tion which is related to your version and optional which you have purchased.

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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 andwith maximum respect of the environment. Everything, from its new multivalve engine to its safety devices, fromits improved comfort for driver and passengers alike to its practical solutions, with the possibility of a large load-ing 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 withnew manufacturing processes that help cut running costs.

For instance, Fiat Palio only needs you to take it for its first servising

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* 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 differ-ent areas:

Personal safety.Attention. Total or partial failure tofollow these instructions can causeserious danger for safety of people.

Protecting the environment.It indicates the correct procedures tofollow to ensure that the car does notharm the environment.

Well-being of the car.Important: Total or partial failure tofollow these instructions will resultin the risk of serious damage to thecar and sometimes invalidates thewarranty as well.

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Expansion tank

Do not remove the capwhen the coolant fluid is boiling.

Climate control tub-ing

Do not open. High pressure gas.

Belts and pulleys

Moving parts; do notexpose any part of the

body or clothes.

SYMBOLSOn some components of your Fiat

Palio, or near them, are applied spec-ified coloured labels, whose symbolsattract the attention and indicatesimportant precautions that the usermust observe towards the compo-nents under analysis.

A list of symbols to be found onyour Fiat Palio is given below withthe name of the component to whichit relates besides.

It is also indicates the meaning thatthe symbol represents depending onthe subdivision of: danger, prohibi-tion, warning, obligation, to whichthe symbol belongs.

DANGER SYMBOLS

Coil

High voltage.

Battery

Corrosive fluid.

Battery

Explosion.

Fan

It can start when theengine is switched off also.

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Hydraulic powersteering

Do not exceed the max-imum level of the fluid as indicatedon the tank. Use only the fluid pre-scribed in the “Refueling” chapter.

PROHIBITION SYMBOL WARNING SYMBOLS

Battery

Do not expose to openflames.

Battery

Keep children away.

Heat guards - belts -pulleys - fan

Do not put hands.

Catalytic converter

Do not stay on inflam-mable surfaces. Refer to

the “Safeguard of the device reduc-ing the emissions” chapter.

INJECTION SYSTEMFAILURE (red) (dieselversions)

When there is a fault in the injectionsystem.

The warning light should come onwhen the ignition key is turned toMAR and go out after a few seconds.

WATER IN DIESEL FU-EL FILTER versions (am-ber) (diesel version)

When there is water in the diesel fu-el filter. have the condense drained outby a Fiat Dealership.

GLOW PLUGS(amber)(diesel version)

When the ignition key is turned tothe MAR position. The warning lightwill go out when the glowplugs reachthe correct temperature

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OBLIGATION SYMBOLS

Battery

Protect eyes.

BatteryJack

Refer the ownerhandbook.

Expansion tank

Use only the fluid pre-scribed in the “Refueling” chapter.

Engine

Use only the lubricantprescribed in the

“Refueling” chapter.

Unleaded fuel car

Use only unleaded fuel87 R.O.N.

Windscreen wiper

Use only the fluid pre-scribed in the “Refueling”

chapter.

Brake circuit

Do not exceed the max-imum level of the fluid as

indicated on the tank. Use only thefluid 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...read.

The following pages tell you everything you need toknow to start off in the best way: that is to say, intotal safety, right from the start.

In a few minutes you will be confident with warninglights, instruments and main devices.

All adjustments must be made when the car is sta-tionary.

DASHBOARD INSTRUMENT HOLDER ......... PAGE 9INSTRUMENT PANEL .......................................... PAGE 10KEYS ............................................................................ PAGE 11SEATS ........................................................................ PAGE 11HEAD RESTS ........................................................... PAGE 11SAFETY BELTS ........................................................ PAGE 12STEERING COLUMN STALKS ........................... PAGE 13REARVIEW MIRRORS ........................................... PAGE 14MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL ........................ PAGE 14 HAZARD LIGHTS .................................................. PAGE 14COMMAND SWITCHES .......................................PAGE 15ELECTRIC WINDOW WINDER ....................... PAGE 15BOOT ........................................................................ PAGE 16ENGINE BONNET ............................................... PAGE 16DOORS ..................................................................... PAGE 17AT THE FILLING STATION.................................. PAGE 18

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1. Adjustable side air vents - 2. Vents for air dispatch to side windows - 3. Adjustable central air vents - 4. Commands andpilot lights - 5. Sound system seat - 6. Switch for hazard lights - 7. Digital clock - 8. Command lever of windscreen/rear win-dow 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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DASHBOARD INSTRUMENT HOLDERThe presence and the position of the instruments and indicators may vary according to the version of your car.

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VERSIONS 1.2 EL - ELX

A - Fuel level gauge with reservewarning light.

B - Speedometer, kilometrecounter and trip meter.

C - Engine coolant temp. gauge.

VERSIONS 1.6 - GTX

A - Fuel level gauge with reservewarning light.

B - Engine coolant temperaturegauge.

C - Speedometer, kilometrecounter and trip meter.

D - Rev counter.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

VERSION 1.9 D EL-ELX

A - Fuel level gauge with reservewarning light.

B - Engine coolant gauge.

C - Speedometer, kilometrecounter and trip meter.

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KEYSA set of 2 keys are provided with

the car for fig. 5:

– ignition;

– locking/unlocking the front doors;

– locking/unlocking the boot.

STEERING COLUMN LOCK

It is automatically locked when theignition key is removed. It isunlocked when the key is turned toMAR; lightly move the steeringwheel in either direction if the rota-tion of the key is difficult.

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HEAD RESTSAdjust the headrest fig. 7 such that

the nape, and not the neck, rests onthem, making sure that they arelocked in the desired position. Referto the “Getting to know the car”chapter.

SEATS

All adjustments mustbe made when the car isstationary.

Seat adjustment fig. 6.

A - To move the seat forwards orbackwards.

B - Seat back inclination adjust-ment.

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Adjusting the central rear seatbelt fig. 10

To tighten: pull the end A (thisoperation can be carried out alsowith the seat belt already fastened).

To loosen: pull length B holdingthe buckle at right-angles to the belt.

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SAFETY BELTS

The adjustmentsdescribed below must beperformed before dri-

ving. Avoid performing theseoperations when the car is inmotion.

Adjusting the height of the front seat belts

Fig. 8: fix the loop in point A or B

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To lift: lift the loop C.

To lower: keeping the knobpressed D move the loop C.

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To ensure maximumprotection, keep thebackrest in the upright

position, lean back into the seatand ensure that the seat beltadheres closely to torso andhips. Do not use the seat beltwhen the seat back is reclined.

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STEERING COL-UMN STALKS

RIGHT-HAND STALK fig. 12In position A = left turn indicator

lights on.In position B = right turn indicator

lights on.Pulled towards the steering wheel

= flicks.Ring turned on O = lights switched

off.Ring turned on 3 = parking

lights on.Ring turned on 2 = Low beams.With ring turned on 2 & stalk

towards the dashboard = high beams.

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To fasten: insert tongue A in Bon the buckle.

To loosen: press button C.

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LEFT-HAND STALK fig. 13Position A = Windscreen wipers

OFF.Position B = Intermittent wipe.Position C = Slow continuous

wipe.Position D = Quick continuous

wipe.Position E (not fixed) = Quick con-

tinuous wipe. This is a unique anti-panic feature.Stalk pulled towards the steering

wheel = windscreen washer activated.Thrust towards the dashboard =

rear window washer/wiper. Ring on O position = Rearwind

screen wiper OFF.Ring at '' position = Rear wind-

screen wiper ON.

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HAZARD LIGHTSTo switch them on, press the

switch A-fig. 16.

To switch them off, press theswitch again.

The use of the hazardlights is ruled by theroad code of the

Country in which you are dri-ving and should be followedaccordingly.

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MANUAL CLI-MATE CONTROL

CONTROLS fig. 15

A - To adjust the temperature.

B - Air recirculation selector.

C - Fan speed selector.

D - Air distribution control.

E - System on/off switch.

fig. 14

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mirror causes difficultiesin a narrow place, fold

from the position 1 to the posi-tion 2.

REARVIEW MIR-RORSIMPORTANT The reflecting sur-

face of the left-hand mirror is para-bolic to increase viewing range.Consequently, the dimension of thereflected image is reduced, giving theimpression that the object is moredistant than it really is.

For the adjustment, operate knobfrom inside of car A-fig. 14.

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COMMANDSWITCHESSwitches fig. 17.

A - Rear windscreen heater switch.

B - Front fog light switch with LED.

C - A/C on/off switch.

ELECTRIC WIN-DOW WINDER

FRONT ELECTRICAL WIN-DOW WINDERS

Press the switch fig. 18 to lowerthe window. Raise the switch towind up the window.

A - Switch for adjusting front leftwindow.

B - Switch for adjusting front rightwindow.

Each door handle has a switch on itto raise/lower its window.

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ELECTRIC REAR WINDOWSfig. 19

A - Switch on door handle.

B - Rear left-hand window switch.

C - Rear right-hand window switch.

D - Rear window enable switch.

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ENGINE BONNETTo open: pull lever A-fig. 22.

Press lever B and lift the bonnet.Insert the end of rod A-fig. 23 inthe recess B on the bonnet.

To close: remove rod A fromrecess B and refit it in its clip. Lowerthe bonnet until it is about 20 cmabove the engine compartment andlet it fall. Make sure the bonnet islocked.

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Open the boot onlywhen the car is station-ary.

EXTENDING THE BOOT

For extending the boot space byadjusting the rear seat refer to thechapter on “Getting to know yourcar”.

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BOOTFrom outside the car: use ignition

key to open.

From inside the car: pull lever A-fig. 21.

Improper use of theelectrical windows can bedangerous.

Before and during their opera-tion ensure that passengers arenot at risk from the moving glasseither by personal objects gettingcaught in the mechanism or bybeing injured by it directly.Always remove the ignition key

when you get out of the car toprevent the electric windows be-ing operated accidentally andconstituting a danger to the peo-ple left in the car.

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MANUAL WINDOWS fig. 20

To wind down/up the door win-dows operate the command A han-dles.

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DOORSTurn the key fig. 24:

1 - door locked.

2 - door unlocked

Pull the handle to open.

From inside:

– to open - pull handle A-fig. 25;

– safety lock - with the door closedpress the lever A.

It is possible to insert the safetylock with open door only on the pas-senger side on versions without cen-tralized locking.

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CENTRAL DOOR LOCKINGSYSTEM

To lock/unlock all the doors at thesame time:

– from outside the car, turn the keyin the lock;

– from inside the car, with closeddoor, press (to lock) or pull(tounlock) one of the front door open-ing lever.

The bonnet should beopened only when thecar is stationary.

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AT THE FILLINGSTATIONRefuel the car with unleaded fuel

only with octane-number (R.O.N.)equal to 87.

Lift the lever A-fig. 27 to unlockthe access door of fuel tank plug.

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When refueling, position the plug inthe adequate seat on the door, asshown in fig. 28.

CHILD SAFETY LOCK (rear doors)

This ensures that the rear doorscannot be opened from inside thecar.

With the head of the ignition keyturn the device A-fig. 26.

Position 1 - activated device.

Position 2 - deactivated device (alittle yellow mark certificates theoccurred connection).

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Ideally, refuel the carbefore the reserve warn-ing light illuminates.

Driving in fuel shortage condi-tions can cause irregular supplywith negative effects on theexhaust and catalytic system.

A damaged catalyticconvertor means harm-ful emissions and conse-

quent environment pollution.

NEVER go close to thetank filler with nakedflames or lit cigarettes:

Also avoid going too close tothe fuel tank filler area, to avoidinhaling harmful vapours.

NEVER fill leaded fuelin the car (even in anemergency) as the cat-

alytic muffler will get irre-barably damaged.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR

You should read this chapter sitting comfortably inyour new Fiat Palio. This way you can see the partsdescribed in the handbook at a glance and immediate-ly check out what you have just read for yourself.

You will quickly become familiar with your Fiat Palio,and its control and other features. Later, when you startthe engine and join the traffic, you will make a host ofother pleasant discoveries.

INSTRUMENTS ......................................................... PAGE 33

WARNING LIGHTS ................................................ PAGE 35

HEATING/CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ............................ PAGE 37

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ....... PAGE 38

STEERING COLUMN STALKS ............................. PAGE 41

CONTROLS ............................................................... PAGE 43

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT ........................................ PAGE 45

DOORS ........................................................................ PAGE 48

BOOT .......................................................................... PAGE 51

BONNET .................................................................... PAGE 54

HEADLIGHTS ............................................................ PAGE 56

ABS ............................................................................... PAGE 56

AIR BAG ...................................................................... PAGE 58

SOUND SYSTEM....................................................... PAGE 60

AT THE FILLING STATION ................................. PAGE 62

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT ............... PAGE 63

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KEYS ............................................................................. PAGE 21IGNITION SWITCH ............................................... PAGE 21INDIVIDUAL SETTINGS ........................................ PAGE 22SEAT BELTS ............................................................... PAGE 24TRANSPORTING CHILDREN IN SAFETY ...... PAGE 29PRETENSIONER ....................................................... PAGE 32

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IGNITION SWITCHThe key can turn to 4 different po-

sitions fig. 2:– STOP: engine switched off, ex-

tractable key, steering column lock.Some electrical devices (e.g. door cen-tralized lock etc.) remain operational.– MAR: ride position. All electrical

devices are operational.– AVV: engine starting.– PARK: engine switched-off, park-

ing lights switched on, extractable key,steering column lock. To turn the keyin PARK position, press the buttonA.

In the event of a break-in (e.g. attempted theft),have the car checked at a

Fiat Dealership prior to drivingagain.

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KEYSTwo keys are provided with the car

& (fig. 1) they are used for:

– the ignition;

– the front doors;

– the boot door.

Together with the keys, a self-sticklabel is supplied. On this label is re-ported the number to be quoted toFiat Dealership when ordering du-plicate keys.

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When getting out of thecar, always remove thekey, to avoid someone ac-

cidentally activating the controls.Remember to engage the handbrake, ensuring complete lockupof the car, engage gear and leavethe wheels steered. If the car isparked on a very sloping road, werecommend you lock the wheelsalso with a wedge or a stone.Never leave children alone in anunattended car.

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Once you have released the lever,check that the seat is firmly locked inthe runners by trying to move it backand forth. Failure to lock the seat inplace could result the seat moving sud-denly and the driver losing control ofthe car.

Adjusting the reclining seatback

Turn knob B-fig. 3 until the backreaches the reclination you desire.

Do not remove the seatsnor carry out mainte-nance and/or repair oper-

ations on them. Improper oper-ations can compromise safety de-vice operation. Always go to a Fi-at Dealership.

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Moving the seat backwards orforwards

Lift the lever A-fig. 3 and push theseat forwards or backwards; you arein the correct position for drivingwhen your hands are resting on thesteering wheel rim and your arms areslightly bent.

Only make adjustmentswhen the car is station-ary.

STEERING COLUMN LOCK

Engagement: After turning the keyto position STOP or PARK remove itand turn the steering wheel till it locks .

To release: Gently move the steer-ing wheel from side to side as you turnthe ignition key to MAR.

Never remove the igni-tion key while the car ismoving. The steering

wheel will automatically lock assoon as you turn it. This also ap-plies when the car is being towed.

INDIVIDUAL SET-TINGS

FRONT SEATS fig. 3

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HEAD RESTS

Front seats fig. 4

To improve passenger safety, theheight of the head restraints can be ad-justed. They lock into place automat-ically.

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Remember that thehead restraints should beadjusted to support the

back of your head and not yourneck. Only if they are in this po-sition will they be able to provideeffective protection in the eventof a rear-end shunt.

DRIVING MIRROR fig. 6

This mirror can be adjusted. Movelever A to shift the mirror to the fol-lowing positions:

1) anti glare position;

2) standard position.

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SEAT BELTS

USING THE SEAT BELTS (for the front seats) fig. 8

To fasten the seat belts, take thetongue of fastener A and push it intobuckle B, until you hear it click.

Pull the seat belt gently. If it jams, letit rewind a little then pull it out againwithout jerking.

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DOOR MIRRORS

To adjust, operate the knob insidethe car A-fig. 7.

Make sure that the car is stationaryand the handbrake is on before youadjust mirrors.

The reflecting surfaceof the left-hand mirror isparabolic to increase

viewing range. Consequently,the dimension of the reflectedimage is reduced, giving theimpression that the object ismore distant than it really is.

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When driving, the doormirrors must always be inthe extended position 1.

If the mirror makes itdifficult to get throughnarrow gaps, fold it from

1-fig. 7 to position 2.

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To unfasten the seat belts, press but-ton C. Guide the seat belt with yourhand while it is rewinding, to preventit from twisting.

The seat belt reel mechanism willadapt the belt to the body of the per-son wearing it, offering freedom ofmovement.

When the car is parked on a steepslope the reel mechanism may lock;this is normal.

The reel mechanism prevents thewebbing coming out when it is jerkedor if the car brakes sharply, as in a col-lision or when cornering at high speed.

To ensure maximumprotection, keep thebackrest in the upright

position, lean back into the seatand ensure that the seat belt ad-heres closely to torso and hips.Do not use the seat belt when theseat back is reclined.

Always adjust the height of the seatbelt to fit the person wearing it. Thiscould greatly reduce the risk of injuryin the case of collision.

The belt is adjusted properly whenthe webbing passes approximatelyhalfway between the edge of theshoulder and the neck.

ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE SEAT BELTS

Make the height adjust-ment when the car is sta-tionary.

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Adjust the seat belt height only whenthe car is stationary.

Fig. 9: fasten the loop in A or B.

Fig. 10: The seat belt can be adjust-ed on four different heights.

To raise the belt: raise loop C tothe required position.

To lower the belt: press knob (D)and move loop (C) down to the re-quired position at the same time.

After adjustment always check thatthe seat belt is locked by pushing loopC downwards without pressing knobD.

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Releasing knob D, pressa little further to triggerthe anchor device. This

ensures the belt is locked into astable position if not alreadydone.

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONSFOR THE USE OF THE SEATBELTS

The driver is obliged to respect (andcheck that the car occupants respect)all local traffic laws regarding the useof seat belts.

Always fasten seat belt.To travel with seat beltsunfastened increases the

risk of serious injury or death inthe event of a crash.

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If the seat belt is sub-jected to high stress, forexample after a collision,

it must be replaced completelytogether with the anchors, an-chor fixing screws and the pre-tensioner, if the car is equippedwith, in fact, even if the seat beltdoes not seem damaged, the seatbelt could have lost its resistanceproprieties.

The belt webbing mustnot be twisted, make surethat it is well stretched

out and fits close to the passen-ger’s body. The upper sectionmust pass over the shoulder andcross the chest diagonally. Thelower section must fit closeacross the passenger’s hips andnot the abdomen to preventthem sliding forward fig. 13. Donot use devices (clips, fastenersetc.) to prevent the belt adheringto the passenger’s body.

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Do not travel with achild sitting on the lap ofa passenger using one

seat belt to protect both (fig. 14).

Seat belts are also to be worn by ex-pectant mothers: the risk of injury inthe case of accident is greatly reducedfor them and the unborn child if theyare wearing a seat belt.

Of course they must position thelower part of the belt very low downso that it passes under the abdomenfig. 15

HOW TO KEEP THE SEATBELTS IN PROPER WORKINGORDER AT ALL TIMES

1) When wearing the seat belts, al-ways ensure they are not twisted andare free to wind in and out.

2) Following a serious accident, re-place the belt being worn at the time,even if it does not seem damaged.

3) When cleaning the belts, washthem by hand with water and neutralsoap, rinse them and let them dry inthe shade. Do not use strong deter-gents, bleach, colouring or any otherchemical substance that could weakenthe fibres.

4) Do not allow the reel mechanismsto get wet: they are only guaranteedto work properly if they remain dry.

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TRANSPORTINGCHILDREN IN SAFETYFor optimal protection in the event

of a crash, all passengers must be seat-ed and wearing adequate restraint sys-tems.

This is especially relevant for chil-dren.

A child’s head is larger and heavierthan an adult’s head with respect totheir body weight. Moreover, a child’smuscular and bone structure is not ful-ly developed. For these reasons, chil-dren require specific restraint systems,different from those required by adultpassengers.

Child’s restraint systems are classi-fied into the following four weightgroups, fig. 16:

Group 0 weight 0-10 kg

Group 0 weight 9-18 kg

Group 0 weight 15-25 kg

Group 3 22-36 weight kg.

The groups partially overlap. This isbecause there are systems which cov-er more than one weight group.

Children weighing more than 36 kgor taller than 1.5 m are, with referenceto restraint systems, considered adultsand can wear normal seat belts.

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The seat shown in fig. 16 is suitablefor children weighing between 18-36kgs.

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There are child re-straints for groups 0 and1 which are fastened with

the car seat belts by means of anattachment on the seat back. Thechild is then secured to the seatwith specific straps. Due to theirweight, child seats can be dan-gerous if they are fitted incor-rectly with a cushion placed be-tween the seat and the car seatbelts. Always attain carefully tothe specific installation instruc-tions attached.

We recommend seatingchildren on the rear seat.This is the most protect-

ed position in the event of acrash.

GROUP 0

Babies up to 10 Kg are to be seatedin a cot type seat supporting the child’shead, facing backwards. This ensuresthere is no stress on the child’s neckin sudden decelerations.

The cot is secured with the seatbelts, as shown in fig. 17. The childmust be strapped to the carrier withits incorporated straps.

GROUP 1

Children from 9 kg are to be seatedfacing forward in child seats with frontcushions. The seat belt secures bothseat and child fig. 18.

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The figure is only an ex-ample. Follow the in-structions for fasteningthe specific child restraint

system you are using.

The figure is only an ex-ample. Follow the in-structions for fastening

the specific child restraint systemyou are using.

Children from 18 kg up only requirea cushion to lift themfig. 20. The size of the child’s chest nolonger requires a support to space thechild’s back from the seat back.

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The figure is only an ex-ample. Follow the in-structions for fastening

the specific child restraint systemyou are using.

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The figure is only an ex-ample. Follow the in-structions for fastening

the specific child restraint systemyou are using.

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GROUP 2

Children from 15 kg can be secureddirectly with the car seat belts. Thechild seat has the purpose of posi-tioning the child correctly with respectto the seat belt, so that the diagonalsection crosses the child’s chest andnever the throat, and that the hori-zontal section fits snugly on the child’ships and not to the abdomen fig. 19.

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5) Always check the seat belts donot fit around the child’s throat.

6) While travelling, do not let thechild sit incorrectly or release thebelts.

7) Passengers should never carrychildren on their laps. No-one, how-ever strong they are, can hold a childin the event of a crash.

8) Replace the child restraint systemafter an accident.

A summary of safety precau-tions to follow when transport-ing children.

1) Child restraint systems should beinstalled on the rear seat as this is themost protected area in the car in theevent of a crash.

2) Adhere to the instructions for fas-tening the specific child restraint whichyou are using. These instructions mustbe provided by the manufacturer.Keep the child restraint system instal-lation instructions with the car docu-ments and this Handbook. Never usea child restraint system without in-stallation instructions.

3) Always check the seat belt is wellfastened by pulling the webbing.

4) Only one child is to be strappedto each restraint system.

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PRETENSIONERS

The pretensioner does not requireany maintenance or lubrication. Anymodification of its original state inval-idates its efficiency. If, as the result ofexceptional natural occurrences(floods, sea storms etc.) the device be-come soaked through with water andmud, it is essential that it be replaced.

The pretensioner will give maximumprotection when the seat belt adheressnugly to the wearer’s chest and hips.

To render the protective action ofthe front seat belts even more effec-tive, some versions of Fiat Palio are fit-ted with pretensioners. These devices“feel” that a violent collision is inprogress via a sensor, and pull back afew centimeters of webbing. In thisway the pretensioner ensures that thebelt is adhering perfectly to the bodybefore the belt begins to hold back thewearer.

When the pretensioner has beentriggered the retractor will lock.

The seat belt cannot be drawn backup even when guiding it manually.

When the pretensioner is triggereda small amount of smoke may be pro-duced. The smoke is not harmful anddoes not indicate the beginning of afire.

Under no circumstancesshould the components ofthe pretensioner be tam-

pered with or removed. Any in-terventions should be carried outby qualified and authorized per-sonnel. Always contact a FiatDealership

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The pretensioners canonly be used once. After acollision that has trig-

gered it, have it replaced at a Fi-at Dealership. The device will lastfor 10 years from the date of pro-duction given to the adhesive la-bel. Replace the pretensioners asthis date approaches.

INSTRUMENTS

SPEEDOMETER (SPEED INDI-CATOR) fig. 21-22

A - Kilometre counter.

B - Speedometer.

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Operations involvingbanging, vibrations orheating (exceeding 100

C° for a maximum of 6 hours) inthe area around the pretension-er may trigger or damage the de-vice. Vibrations from rough roadsurfaces or accidental joltingcaused by mounting pavementsetc. do not have any effect on thepretensioner. If, however, youneed any assistance, go to a FiatDealership.

C - Partial kilometer counter (Trip-meter).

D - Trip counter reset button. Pressto reset.

FUEL GAUGE fig. 23

The needle indicates the amount offuel in the tank.

When the fuel reserve warning lightA comes on it means that there areabout 5.5-7.5 litres of fuel in the tank.

E - tank empty.

F - tank full.

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If the gauge reaches thered section, stop the en-gine immediately and go

to a Fiat Dealership.

Do not travel with the fuel tank al-most empty: as gaps in fuel deliverycould damage the catalyser.

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPER-ATURE GAUGE fig. 23-24

Under normal conditions, the needlemay hover around the scale accordingto the car use and engine cooling sys-tem management that the system self-adjusts continually, but it should alwaysremain out of the red (danger) section.

REV COUNTER fig. 25

The needle in correspondence withthe red marks indicates over-revvingthat can damage the engine. So it hasto be avoided.

IMPORTANT The electronic in-jection control system will progres-sively cut off the flow of fuel when theengine is over-revving and the enginewill consequently loose power.

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DIGITAL CLOCK fig. 26

The clock displays time in a 24 hourformat.

To set hour: press the button A.

To set minute: press the button B.

Each time the button is pressed, thenumber will change of a unit.

Keeping the button press for a fewseconds, you will have the automaticquick advancement.

As you near the desired hour, re-lease the button and complete the set-ting with individual pressures.

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WARNINGLIGHTSThe warning lights come on in the

following circumstances:

BATTERY NOTCHARGING PROPER-LY (red) When there isa fault in the current gen-

erating system.

Go to a Fiat Dealership and pre-vent deploying the battery.

When the key is turned to MAR thelight comes on but should go out themoment the engine is started.

LOW ENGINE OILPRESSURE (red) Whenthe engine oil pressuredrops under the normal

value.When the key is turned to MAR the

light comes on but should go out themoment the engine is started.A delay in the light going out is ac-

ceptable only when the engine is idling.If the engine has been heavily taxed,

the light may flash when the engine re-turns to idle. The light should howev-er go out when you accelerate slight-ly.

v

w

If the v warning lightcomes on while the car ismoving, stop the engine

immediately and contact a FiatDealership.

INJECTION SYSTEMFAILURE (red) (petrolversion) When there is afault in the injection system.

When the ignition key is turned tothe MAR position, the light comes onbut should go out after a few seconds.

The warning light will stay on orcome on when travelling to indicateimperfect operation of the injectionsystem with possible loss of perfor-mance, poor handling and higher con-sumption.

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In these conditions, you can contin-ue driving but you should avoid de-manding efforts from the engine orhigh speeds. Contact a Fiat Dealer-shipas soon as possible.

Using the car for long periods whenthe warning light is on may cause dam-age especially when the engine is run-ning irregularly or misfiring. The carshould only be used for short periodsat low speeds.

Occasional and brief lighting of thewarning light is meaningless.

HANDBRAKE EN-GAGED / LOWBRAKE FLUID (red) Intwo cases:

1. When the handbrake is applied.

2. when the brake fluid level falls be-low the minimum level.

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ABS (WHEEL AN-TILOCKING SYS-TEM) FAILURE (am-ber) When there is a fail-

ure in the ABS system.

In this case, the normal braking sys-tem continues to work although with-out the ABS assistance. Hence, havethe car seen to at a Fiat Dealershipas soon as possible.

The warning light should come onwhen the key is turned to MAR andgo out after approximately 2 seconds.

DIRECTION INDICA-TORS (green) (flash-ing) When the directionindicator control stalk is

operated (arrows).

PARKING LIGHTS(green) When theside/tail lights are switchedon.

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MAIN BEAM HEAD-LIGHTS (blue)

When main beam head-lights are switched on

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AIR BAG FAILURE(red) When there is anairbag system failure.

If the x warning lightcomes on when travel-ling, check whether the

handbrake is engaged. If thewarning light stays on and thehandbrake is not engaged, stopimmediately and contact a FiatDealership.

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Warning light >, withthe engine running, nor-mally indicates a fault in

the ABS system only. In this case,the braking system is still effi-cient, though without the an-tilocking device. You are advisedto go immediately to the nearestFiat Dealership, driving in a man-ner to avoiding sharp braking andget the system checked.

ûThe warning light should

come on when the key isturned to MAR and go

out after approximately 4 sec-onds. If the warning light eitherdoes not come on or comes onwhen travelling, stop immedi-ately and go to a Fiat Dealership.

The warning light should come onwhen the key is turned to MAR andgo out after approximately 2 seconds.

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INJECTION SYSTEMFAILURE (red) (dieselversions)

When there is a fault in the injectionsystem.

The warning light should come onwhen the ignition key is turned toMAR and go out after a few seconds.

The warning light will stay on orcome on when travelling to indicateimperfect operation of the injectionsystem with possible loss of perfor-mance, poor handling and higher con-sumption.

In these conditions, you can contin-ue driving but you should avoid de-manding efforts from the engine orhigh speeds. Contact a Fiat Dealer-ship as soon as possible.

Prolonged use of the car with warn-ing light can cause damage to the en-gine, specially in the event of misfir-ing. The car can only be driven for ashort period of time at low ratios.

Occassional and brief lighting of thewarning light is meaningless.

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HEATING /CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

1 - Windscreen defroster/demistervents.

2 - Front side windowdefroster/demister vents.

3 - Central and side directional vents.

4 - Side vents for sending air tofootwell.

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WATER IN DIESELFUEL FILTER versions(amber) (diesel version)

When there is water in the diesel fu-el filter. have the condense drainedout by a Fiat Dealership.

GLOW PLUGS(amber)(diesel version)

When the ignition key is turned tothe MAR position. The warning lightwill go out when the glowplugs reachthe correct temperature.

The warning light has a diagnosticfunction to signal pre-heating systemfailures (cut-off or short-circuitedglow plugs, blown pre-heating controlunit power fuse, tripped pre-heatingcontrol unit circuit surge and currentprotections).

If the warning light flashes for 60 sec-onds just before the engine is started,the vehicle can still be started but aFiat Dealership should be contact-ed as soon as possible to have theanamoly rectified.

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MANUAL CLIMATECONTROL SYSTEM

The system is filled withR134a refrigerant whichwill not pollute the envi-

ronment in the event of leakage.Under no circumstances shouldR12 fluid be used as it is incom-patible with the system compo-nents.

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DIRECTIONAL AND AD-JUSTABLE AIR VENTS fig. 28

The vents can be rotated upwards ordownwards.

A - Control for allowing adjusting airflow:

– turned to O vent open;

– turned to ç vent closed.

B - Control for adjusting direction ofair flow.

C - Side window fixed vent fig. 29.

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CONTROLS (fig. 30)

A - Air temperature knob (mixinghot and cold air).

B - Air recirculation slider to cut offoutside air.

C - Fan knob.

D - Air distribution knob.

E - Climate control system on/offswitch. When switched on, it auto-matically operates the fan at its lowestspeed. The LED on the switch willcome on.

COOLING

1) Air temperature knob: pointer inthe blue sector.

2) Fan knob: pointer set at the speedrequired.

3) Air distribution knob: pointer atO.

4) Climate control system: press theswitch √ and move the air distributionpointer on T.

To reduce the cooling effect: movethe air recirculation slider to -U,increase the temperature and de-crease the fan speed.

HEATING

1) Air temperature knob: pointer inthe red sector.

2) Fan knob: pointer set at the speedrequired.

3) Air distribution knob: pointer at:K to to warm the feet and demist

the windscreen at the same time;M to warm the feet and keep the

face cool (bilevel function).

4) Air recirculation slider: to speedup the heating procedure, move theair recirculation slider to T whichmeans air inside will be recirculated.

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RAPID DEMISTING/DEFROST-ING

The climate system is very useful foraccelerating the demisting, because itdehumidifies the air. It is sufficient toadjust the controls for the demistingoperation and activate the climatecontrol system, pressing the button √.

Windscreen and side windows

1) Air temperature knob: pointer inthe red sector (fully turned to theright) on cold days or in the blue sec-tor (fully turned to the left) on hotdays.

2) Fan knob: pointer at maximumspeed.

3) Air distribution knob: pointer at-.

4) Air recirculation switched off,pointer at -U.

When the windscreen and the win-dows have been demisted adjust thecontrols to keep the windows as clearas possible.

Rear window

Press the button (.

As soon as the rear window isdemisted, we suggest switching off thedevice.

VENTILATION

1) Central and side vents: fully open.

2) Air temperature knob: pointer inthe blue sector.

3) Fan knob: pointer set at the speedrequired.

4) Air distribution knob: pointer atO.

5) Air recirculation pointer: at -U, equal to air intake from outside.

RECIRCULATION

When the pointer is at T, only in-ternal air recirculation is activated.

IMPORTANT In conditions of veryhigh external air temperature, the re-circulation operation accelerates theair cooling. Then, this function is par-ticularly useful when the outside airis heavily polluted (in a traffic jam, tun-nel, etc.). You are advised against us-ing this function for long periods how-ever, especially if there are a lot ofpeople in the car.

IMPORTANT Do not use the re-circulation function during cold/wetweather as this will increase the like-lihood of the windows misting up.

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STEERING COL-UMN STALKS

RIGHT -HAND STALK

This stalk groups together the out-side lights and direction indicators.

Parking lights can only be switchedon when the ignition key is at MAR.

When the parking lights are turnedon, the instrument panel and the var-ious controls located on the dash-board light up.

Side/taillights fig. 31

They come on when the ring ismoved from O to 3. On the in-strument panel the relevant indicatorwill come on 3.

Dipped beam headlights fig. 32

They come on turning the ring from3 to 2.

Main beam headlights fig. 33

They come on when the ring is at 2position, and the stalk is pushed for-ward towards the dashboard.

Instrument panel indicator 1 will-light up.

Pull the stalk back towards the steer-ing wheel to switch the beam head-lights off.

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To flash head lights fig. 34

Pull the stalk towards the steeringwheel (temporary position).

Direction indicators fig. 35

Move the stalk as follows:

downwards - to switch the right-hand indicators on;

upwards - to switch the left-handindicators on.

Instrument panel warning light ywill flash.

The direction indicators will auto-matically be switched off when thesteering wheel is straightened.

If you want the indicator to flashbriefly to show that you are about tochange lane, move the stalk up ordown without clicking into position.When you let it go it will return to itsoriginal position.

LEFT-HAND STALK

This stalk groups together all thewasher/wiper controls.

Windscreen washer/wiper fig. 36

The device will only work when theignition key is at MAR.

A - Windscreen wiper off.

B - Flick wipe.

C - Slow continuous wipe.

D - Fast continuous wipe.

E - Temporary continuous wipe:when released the stalk returns to po-sition A and automatically stops thewindscreen wiper.

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Pull the stalk towards the steeringwheel fig. 37 to operate the wind-screen washer.

The use of hazard lightsis governed by the High-way Code of the country

you are in. Keep to the rules

CONTROLS

HAZARD LIGHTS fig. 39

Press switch A, regardless of the po-sition of the ignition key.

The symbol A on the switch will flashwhen the device is on.

Press the switch again to switch thelights off.

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Rear window wiper/washer fig. 38

This function can only be used whenthe ignition key is at MAR.

Controls:

1) turn the control from O to '';

2) When you push the stalk for-wards (temporary position), the rearwindow washer will send a jet of flu-id onto the window and the wiper willbe operated at the same time. The de-vice will be switched off when the stalkis released.

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CONTROLS fig. 40

The buttons located above the cen-tral air vents.

The controls can only be operatedwhen the ignition key is at MAR.

When a function is activated the LEDon the respective button will light up.Press the button again to switch thecontrol off.

Heated rear window

Button A: to switch on /off the ther-mal rear window.

Rear fog light

Button B: These lights can only beswitched on when the dipped beamheadlights or the front foglights areswitched on.

Fog lights

Button B: These lights can only beswitched on when the parking lightsare on.

Climate control system

Button C: to switch on/off the airconditioner.

FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH fig. 41

This is a safety cut-off switch whichcomes into operation in the case of anaccident to block the supply of fuelthereby stopping the engine.

If, after an accident, youcan smell petrol or seethat the fuel feed system

is leaking, to avoid the risk of fire,do not reset the switch.

If you cannot see any fuel leaks andthe car is in a fit state to continue its

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Never drive with theglove compartment flapopen: it could injure the

person sitting in the passengerseat in the event of an accident.

journey, press button A-fig. 41 to re-activate the fuel supply system.

After the crash, remember to turnthe ignition key to STOP to preventthe battery running down.

INTERIOR EQUIP-MENT

GLOVE COMPARTMENT fig. 42

Pull handle A to open.

You will find indents A-fig. 43 on theflap for arranging a cup or can, whenthe car is stationary.

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Warning. The cigar lightergets very hot. Be careful howyou handle it and make sure

it is not used by children: Danger offire or burns.

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CIGAR LIGHTER fig. 45

It works only with the ignition key atMAR.

Press the button A of the cigarlighter; it will return to the original po-sition after approximately 15 seconds.The cigar lighter is ready for use.

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FRONT CEILING LIGHT fig. 44

The ceiling light can achieve the fol-lowing positions:

– ceiling light lights up on pressingON regardless of the doors beingopen or closed;

– ceiling light automatically comes onwhen a front door is opened when theglass is an intermediate position;

– In the OFF position the light re-mains switched off, always.

IMPORTANT Always make surethe cigar lighter does in fact pop outafter it has been pushed in.

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Do not use the ashtrayas a waste paper basket:the paper could catch fire

if it comes in contact with a cig-arette butt.

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ASHTRAY

For the front seats fig. 46

Open flap A pulling it backwards.

The ashtray can be removed.

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For the rear seats fig. 47

For the rear seats, there is a foldawayashtray on the side panel.

To use it, turn it towards the direc-tion shown by the arrow.

To remove the ashtray, press on theretaining tab.

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SUNVISORS

These are positioned to the sides ofthe rearview mirror. They can beswung up or down or pivoted side-ways.

On the back of the driver’s sun visorthere is a document-pocket, and acourtesy mirror is fitted on the backof the passenger’s sunvisor fig. 48.

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Opening/locking the rear doorsfrom the inside

To open: pull lever A-fig. 51. Thedoor will open if the child safety lockA-fig. 52 is not engaged.

To lock: close the doors and presslever A.

Manual locking/opening fromfront door inside

To open: pull lever A-fig. 50.

Locking: close the door and presslever A. In this way the rear doorlocking is obtained (central lockingversions).

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Before opening a door,make sure this can bedone in safety.

DOORS

SIDE DOORS

Manual unlocking from the out-side

Turn the key to 2-fig. 49 and pull thehandle upwards.

Manual locking from the out-side

Turn the key to position 1.

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This device should al-ways be used when trans-porting children.

Child safety lock

This ensures that the rear doors can-not be opened from inside the vehicle.

Engage by inserting the tip of the ig-nition key in A-fig. 52 and turning it.Position 1 - unlocked.Position 2 - locked (a yellow little

mark certificates the engagement).

The device will be engaged even ifthe doors are unlocked electrically.

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ELECTRIC WINDOWWINDERS

Front electric windows fig. 53

The electric windows are controlledby two buttons located on the insidehandle of the driver’s door. They workwhen the ignition key is at MAR:

A - front left-hand window;

B - front right-hand window.

There is a button, located inside thehandle of the passenger’s door, tocontrol the relevant electric window.

Press the button to lower the win-dows and pull to close.

CENTRAL DOOR LOCKINGSYSTEM

From outside

When the doors are closed, insertand turn the key in the lock of one ofthe front doors.

From inside

When the doors are closed, press(to lock) or pull (to unlock) one of thefront door opening levers.Operating the lever A-fig. 51 of the

rear doors, you lock/unlock the onlydoor interested.

IMPORTANT If one of the doorsis not shut properly or there is a fail-ure in the system, the central lockingfeature will be not engaged and aftera few attempts the device is cut outfor about 2 minutes. During these 2minutes, the doors can be locked orunlocked manually without the elec-trical system coming to play. After 2minutes, the control unit is ready toreceive commands.If the reason for the malfunction has

been removed, the device will start towork properly again. If not it will cutout once more.

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Do not keep the switchpressed when the windowis completely wound up

or down.

Improper use of theelectrical windows can bedangerous.

Before and during their opera-tion ensure that no passengersare at risk from the moving glasseither by personal objects gettingcaught in the mechanism or bybeing injured by it directly.Always remove the ignition key

when you get out of the car toprevent the electric windows be-ing operated accidentally andconstituting a danger to the peo-ple left in the car.

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Rear electric windows

Inside the handle of each door thereis a button A-fig. 54 to activate therelevant window.

Press the switch to lower the win-dow.

Pull the switch to raise the window.

Additional buttons to control the rearwindows from the front seats are lo-cated near the gear lever on the cen-tral console:

B - rear left-hand window button;

C - rear right-hand window button;

D - rear door enable button (thelights in the rear window buttons willgo out when the window winders aredisabled).

Manual window winders fig. 55

Use the appropriate handle A towind the window up or down.

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When using the boot,make sure the load youare carrying does not ex-

ceed the permitted weight (seethe chapter “Technical Specifi-cations”). Also make sure theitems in the boot are arrangedproperly to prevent them beingthrown forwards and injuring pas-sengers should you brake sharply.

BOOT

OPENING/CLOSING THE BOOT TAILGATE

The tailgate can be opened from out-side and from inside the car.

To open the tailgate from outside thecar, unlock the lock using the ignitionkey fig. 56.

To open it from inside the car, pulllever A-fig. 57 at the side of the dri-ver’s seat.

Do not operate the tail-gate opening lever whenthe car is mobile.

To close, lower the tailgate to about20 cm, then let it drop.

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The addition of objectson the boot lid (exceptthose envisaged by the

manufacturer) may prevent thegas filled struts at the sides of theboot from working properly.

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To return the seat to normalposition

1) Tip the entire seat backwards.

2) Tip the seat back backwards. Passthe belts to the side and fasten the seatback to the retainers. Make sure it isfastened.

INCREASING THE LUGGAGESPACE AREA

1) Release the seat back by means ofthe side levers A-fig. 58 in the direc-tion of the arrow.

2) Tip forward the seat back, by lat-erally passing the seat belts, up to restit on the rear cushion fig. 59.

3) Then tip forward the completerear seat back fig. 60, in order to ob-tain an only loading surface with theboot floor.

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If you want to carry acan of petrol as a reserve,adhere to the laws in

force. Not following precautionsincreases the risk of fire in theevent of an accident.

To remove the parcel shelf

1) Free the upper extremities A-fig.61 of the two tie rods, withdrawingthe eyelets from the pins.

2) Free the cover pins A-fig. 62from their seats B and remove it.

After removing, the cover can betransversally positioned between thefront seat backs and the tipped chush-ion of the rear seat.

IMPORTANT If the load in theboot is fairly heavy and you are trav-elling at night, check and adjust theheight of the dipped beam headlights(see“ Headlights” paragraph in thischapter).

Heavy loads which arenot securely anchoredcould seriously injure pas-

sengers in the event of an acci-dent.

We suggest you do notdrive with the tailgateopen, as the exhaust gas-

es can come inside the car via theboot.

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When the engine is run-ning, do not put handsnear moving elements.

Be very careful that scarves, tiesor loose clothing do not acciden-tally get caught in moving parts;this can be extremely dangerous.

BONNETTo open the bonnet:

1) Pull lever A-fig. 63.

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Before lifting the bonnetcheck that the wind-screen wiper arms are

not raised from the windscreen.

Important. Improperpositioning of the supportrod could cause the bon-

net fall violently.

This should only be donewhen the car is station-ary.

2) Press lever A-fig. 64.

3) Lift the bonnet and release thesupport rod A-fig. 65 from its clip.

4) Insert the end of the rod in its re-cess B on the bonnet.

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To close the bonnet:

1) Hold the bonnet up with one handand with the other remove the rod A-fig. 65 from the recess B and replaceit in its clip.

2) Lower the bonnet until it is about20 cm above the engine compartment.

3) Let it fall: the bonnet closes au-tomatically.

ROOF RACKMove the door weather strips aside

in the points shown in fig. 66 to reachthe fasteners.

When the engine is hot,be very careful not to burnyourself when operating

inside the engine compartment.Keep your hands away from theelectric fan as it may switch on atany time, even with the key re-moved from the ignition switch.Wait until the engine cools down.

Always make sure thebonnet is closed properlyso it will not open whilst

the car is moving.

After travelling a fewkilometers, check thatthe securing screws are

tight.

Never exceed the per-mitted weight (see“Technical specifications”

chapter).

Be careful not to dam-age the objects on theroof rack opening the tail-

gate.

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SLANT COMPENSATION

When the car is loaded, it slopesbackwards. This means that the head-light beam rises. In this case, it is nec-essary to return it to the correct po-sition.

Headlight beam adjuster A-fig.67

Position 1 - medium load car.

Position 2 - full load car.

Make sure both headlights are in thesame position.

Check the headlightbeam position every timeyou change the load to be

carried.

FRONT FOG LIGHTS BEAMADJUSTMENT

Have the lights checked at a FiatDealership.

ABSThe ABS is available on 1.6 GTX SP

version, which prevents the wheelsfrom locking when braking, makes themost of road grip and gives the bestcontrol in emergency braking underdifficult road conditions.

The driver can tell the ABS systemhas come into play because the brakepedal pulsates slightly and the systemget noiser.

This should not be interpreted as afault in the brakes: on the contrary isa sign that the ABS system is work-ing: it tells the driver that the car istravelling at the limit of its road gripand that the speed should be alteredto fit the type of road surface.

The ABS system is an addition to thebasic braking system. If there is a mal-function this cuts out, leaving the brak-ing system working as a normal systemwithout ABS.

If a failure occurs and consequentlythe anti-lock system is not working,the car normal braking performance isnot in anyway jeopardised.

HEADLIGHTS

ADJUSTING HEADLIGHTSLANT

IMPORTANT The correct posi-tioning of the headlight beams is veryimportant for the comfort and safety,not only of the person driving the car,but also all other road users. This is al-so covered by a specific law of thehighway code. To ensure that you andother drivers have the best visibilityconditions when travelling with theheadlights must be set properly.

For checking and adjustment go toa Fiat Dealership.

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If you have never driven a car withABS before, you should practice usingthe system on slippery terrain, obvi-ously with the necessary safety pre-cautions and keeping to the Highwaycode of the country you are in. It is al-so a good idea to read the followinginformation carefully.

The advantage in using the ABS sys-tem is that it continues to give youmaximum manoeuvrability even whenbraking hard in conditions for poorgrip by preventing the wheels locking.

However, do not expect that withABS the braking distance will alwaysdecrease: for example surfaces withgravel or fresh snow on a slipperyroad could infact increase the brakingdistance.

To exploit the ABS system to the fullin the event of necessity, you shouldtake heed of the following advice:

If the brake fluid lowwarning light xcomes on,stop the car immediately

and contact the nearest Fiat Deal-ership. Fluid leaks from the hy-draulic system, in fact, can com-promise the braking of both tradi-tional systems and systems withABS.

When the ABS is acti-vated, you will feel thebrake pedal pulsating. Do

not remove your foot, but keepit pressed. In doing so you willstop in the shortest amount ofspace possible under the currentroad conditions.

If you follow these tips, you will beable to brake better in any situation.IMPORTANT Cars fitted with ABS

are only to be fitted with wheel rims,tyres and brake liners of the make andmodel approved by the car manufac-turer.

The ABS exploits thetyre-road grip available tothe full, but it cannot im-

prove it; you should thereforetake every care when driving onslippery surfaces, and not takeunnecessary risks. If the ABS sys-tem cuts in it is a sign that thegrip between the tyre and theroad surface has reached the lim-it: you must slow down to matchthe speed to the road grip avail-able

If there is a fault, the in-strument panel warninglight > will come on, at

this point, reduce speed and go toa Fiat Dealership to have your carchecked and put it right imme-diately.

Braking while cornering always re-quires extreme care even when usingABS.

The most important advice to followis this:

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The bag inflates instantly and acts asa soft protective barrier between thedriver’s body and the structures thatcould cause injury. The bag deflate im-mediately afterwards.

A person not wearing the seat beltmay crash into the bag before it is ful-ly inflated. In this case the protectionis considerably decreased.

As a consequence, the air bag is nota replacement for the use of seat beltsbut rather a complement. We rec-ommend that seat belts are worn at alltimes as prescribed by legislation in Eu-rope and most other countries world-wide.

In the event of a less severe collision(for which seat belts are sufficient pro-tection) the airbag is not activated.

For impacts against very deformableor mobile objects (traffic sign poles,heaps of gravel or snow, parked vehi-cles), side impacts, wedging under oth-er vehicles or barriers (e.g. under atrack or guard rail), the airbag is notnecessary. In the event of frontal im-pacts involving, for example, the mud-guard against a guardrail, the airbagsare not triggered as they would not of-fer additional protection with respectto the seat belts.

Therefore, the fact that the airbagdoes not inflate is not a sign of sys-tem malfunction.

AIR BAG

DESCRIPTIONAND OPERATION fig. 68

The air bag is a safety device which isimmediately triggered in the event ofa frontal impact. It is available only forthe driver.

It consists of an instantly inflatablebag housed in a special compartmentlocated in the centre of the steeringwheel.

The air bag is a device designed toprotect the driver in the event of afrontal collision of medium-high sever-ity, by interposing the cushion be-tween the occupant and the steeringwheel.

In a collision, an electronic controlunit processes the signals from a de-celeration sensor and, where required,inflates the airbag.

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When the ignition key isturned to MAR, the indi-cator û comes on after

about four seconds. If the warn-ing light does not come on, or itremains on while travelling goimmediately to a Fiat Dealership.

Do not apply stickers orother objects on thesteering wheel. Do not

travel with items on your lap, infront of you or with a pipe, penciletc. between your lips. In a colli-sion where the airbag is triggerdyou could seriously hurt yourself

GENERAL WARNINGS

It may happen that the air baginflates if the car is involved inhard impacts or collisions in thearea of the underbody, for exam-ple hard knocks against steps,kerbs or raised road bumps, or ifthe car drops into large pot-holesor road dips.

When the airbag inflates itemits a small amount of dust andsmoke. This dust and smoke isharmless and it is not the begin-ning of a fire.

If the warning light û comes onwhile travelling (indication of afault) go as soon as possible to aFiat Dealership.

The air bag system is valid for 10years. When the expiry date isnear, contact a Fiat Dealership.

Should an accident occur inwhich the airbag is activated,take the car to a Fiat Dealershipto have the whole device re-placed (electronic control unit,seat belts, pretensioners) and to

have the electrical systemchecked.

Any diagnostic, repair or re-placement operations concerningthe airbag system must exclu-sively be carried out at a FiatDealership.

If you are having the carscrapped, have the airbag systemdeactivated at a Fiat Dealership.

If the car changes hands, thenew owner must be made awareof the indications given above andbe given this Owner’s Handbook.

Pretensioners (if electronicallycontrolled) and air bag are trig-gered by the electronic controlunit according to different typesof impact. Therefore, if some de-vices do not trigger this does notindicate a fault in the system.

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Always drive with bothhands on the rim of thesteering wheel so that the

airbag is free to inflate and pro-tect you from serious injury in acollision. Do not drive with yourbody bending toward the steer-ing wheel, but sit in an upright po-sition with your back restingagainst the seat.

If the car has been stolenor an attempt has beenmade to steal it, or it has

been vandalised in any way, orsubjected to flooding, have theairbag system checked at a FiatDealership.

The air bag does notsubstitute seat belts, butincreases its efficiency.

Furthermore, since the airbag isnot inflated in frontal collisions atlow speed, side collisions, rearend shunts or overturns, in suchcases the occupants are protect-ed by the seat belts only andtherefore they should always befastened.

Correct functioning ofairbag and pretensionersis only guaranteed when

the car is not overloaded.

SOUND SYSTEMRemember that airbagcan be triggered whenthe ignition key is insert-

ed and set to MAR, even with thecar stationary, if another vehiclecrashes into it. On the otherhand, when the car is stationaryand the ignition key is removed,the airbag does not trigger in theevent of an impact.

Visit the Fiat Dealershipif you want to fit a soundsystem after purchasing

your car. Qualified, trained staffwill provide useful advice for safe-guarding the battery. Excessiveintake when the engine is notrunning will damage the batteryand may invalidate the batterywarranty.

Fiat recommends wide range ofmusic systems as Fiat acces-sories, which are available withFiat dealerships.

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STANDARD EQUIPMENT

The system consists of:

- radio power supply cables;

- cables for speakers and tweeters onfront doors;

- cables for rear speakers on lug-gage cover supports.

- Aerial wire;

- radio housing;

- front speaker housing (on frontdoors);

- rear speaker housing (on luggagecover supports).

The radio must be mounted in theproper housing occupied by the cov-er A-fig. 69, which can be removedoperating the two tongues in thepoints B.

The power wires, speaker and aeri-al connection wires can be found inthe compartment.

For the front speakers, use the seatson the object-holder pocket of the doorpanel. To have access, unscrew thescrews indicated in fig. 70.

For the tweeters, use the pressure-fit seatings shown in fig. 71.

The rear speakers must be posi-tioned under the side supports of theluggage cover fig. 72.

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AT THE FILLING STATION

An inefficient catalyticconverter will allowharmful gases to be re-

leased in the atmosphere.

Never put even the tini-est amount of leaded fu-el into the tank, even in

an emergency; you would dam-age the catalytic converter be-yond repair.

The pollution prevention devices ofFiat Palio mean only unleaded petrolcan be used.

Use petrol with a research octanenumber (R.O.N.) equal to 87.

AERIAL fig. 73

To install:

1) Remove the courtesy light unit(see “If an interior light burns out” inthe “In an emergency” chapter).

2) Loosen the retaining screws (con-nected to the antenna cable) and re-move the plastic cap from the roof ofthe vehicle.

3) Position the aerial and secure it withthe same screw which was used to attachthe cap to the roof.

4) Mount again the ceiling light as-sembly in its seat, with a light pressure.

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PROTECTING THEENVIRONMENTProtecting the environment has been

the guiding principle in the design of theFiat Palio right from the start. The re-sult is the use of materials and creationof devices that can reduce or consid-erably curtail harmful influences on theenvironment.

The devices for curtailing emissionfor petrol version are:

– a three-way catalytic converter;

– Lambda sensor;

– an anti evaporation system.

The devices for curtailing emissionfor diesel version are:

– Catalytic converter;

– Exhaust gas recirculation.

As a consequence Fiat Palio is readyto travel well ahead of the most strin-gent international pollution controlstandards.

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IMPORTANT If required, replacethe fuel cap with another genuine capto avoid affecting the efficiency of thefuel vapour recovery system.

NEVER go close to thetank filler with nakedflames or lit cigarettes:

Also avoid going too close tothe fuel tank filler area, to avoidinhaling harmful vapours.

FUEL FILLER CAP

To unlock the fuel filler cap flap frominside the car, lift the lever A-fig. 74.

The airtight seal of the filling cap maylead to a slight increase of pressure inthe tank. A hissing sound when thecap is removed is therefore quite nor-mal.

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DRIVING YOUR CAR

To help you handle your Fiat Palio in the best andsafest possible way, and above all use it to its fullestpotential, we have given you some hints in this chap-ter on “what to do, what not to do and what toavoid” when at the wheel of your Fiat Palio.

In most cases, these behaviours are valid also onother cars. In other cases, they are related to opera-tional particularities exclusive to Fiat Palio. It is nec-essary to pay utmost attention while reading thischapter, to know the use and driving behavioursallowing you to derive the maximum from your FiatPalio.

STARTING THE ENGINE ...................................... PAGE 65PARKING .................................................................... PAGE 67USING THE GEARBOX ......................................... PAGE 68SAFE DRIVING .......................................................... PAGE 68ECONOMICAL RUNNING THAT RESPECTS THE ENVIRONMENT.............................................. PAGE 73CONTAINING RUNNING COST AND POLLUTION .............................................................. PAGE 75SNOW CHAINS ....................................................... PAGE 77STORING THE CAR ................................................ PAGE 78RECURRENT CHECKS AND BEFORE LONG DISTANCE TRIPS ......... PAGE 78ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER ..................................................... PAGE 79USEFUL ACCESSORIES ........................................... PAGE 79

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The key switch is equipped with asafety device which obliges, in theevent of engine starting malfunction toreturn the key at STOP prior to re-peating the starting operation.At the same time, when the engine is

running, the device prevents to shiftfrom MAR postion to AVV position.In the first operational seconds,

above all after a long inactivity peri-od, you can hear a higher noise levelof the engine. Such phenomenon,which does not compromise the func-tionality and reliability, is typical of thehydraulic tappets: the distribution sys-tem, chosen for the engine of 100 16Vversion of your Fiat Palio to contributeto the maintenance intervention re-duction.

STARTING THE ENGINE

IMPORTANT Do not press theaccelerator until the engine has start-ed.

1) Ensure that the handbrake is up.

2) Put the gear lever into neutral.

3) Press the clutch pedal right down.

4) Turn the ignition key to AVV andrelease it as soon as the engine starts.

If the engine does not start at thefirst attempt, return the ignition keyto STOP before trying to start theengine again.

IMPORTANT Press the accelera-tor slightly only if the outside temper-ature is lower than –10°C and the en-gine does not start at the first attempt.

IMPORTANT Never leave the ig-nition key at MAR when the engine isoff.

Never touch the highvoltage wires (spark plugwires) when the engine is

running.

It is dangerous to let theengine run in a garage ofother closed area. The en-

gine consumes oxygen and givesoff carbon dioxide, carbon monox-ide and other poisonous fumes.

STARTING THEENGINE

We recommend not topush the engine to its lim-its for the first period of

use (e.g. abrupt accelerations, ex-cessively prolonged distances atmax revs, hard braking, etc.).

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BUMP STARTING STOPPING THE ENGINE

Turn the ignition key to STOP whilethe engine is idling.

HOW TO WARM UP THE ENGINE AFTER IT HAS JUST STARTED

– Begin to move forward slowly let-ting the engine turn over at mediumrevs. Do not accelerate abruptly.

– Do not push the engine to its lim-its for the first few kilometers. You arerecommended to wait until the watertemperature achieves 50°C÷60°C.

Remember that untilthe engine has started thebrake booster and hy-

draulic power steering systemsthey will not work and a greatereffort will therefore be requiredto depress the pedal or turn thesteering wheel.

Never bump start theengine (by pushing, tow-ing or coasting downhill)

as this could cause fuel to flow in-to the catalytic exhaust systemand damage it beyond repair.

A quick burst on the ac-celerator before turningoff the engine serves ab-

solutely no practical purpose andwastes fuel.

IMPORTANT After a taxing driveyou should allow the engine to “catchits breath” before turning it off by let-ting it idle to allow the temperature inthe engine compartment to fall.

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With handbrake engaged and igni-tion key at MAR, the instrument pan-el warning light x comes on.

To disengage the handbrake:

1) Slightly lift the handbrake andpress release button A.

2) Keep the button pressed in andlower the lever. Warning light x willgo out.

3) To prevent accidental movementof the car, this procedure should becarried out with the brake pedalpressed down.

HANDBRAKE fig. 1

The handbrake lever is situated be-tween the two front seats.

Pull the handbrake lever upwards un-til the car cannot be moved. Four orfive clicks are generally enough whenthe car is on level ground while nineor ten may be required if the car ison a steep slope or loaded.

IMPORTANT If this is not thecase, take the car to a Fiat Dealer-ship to have the handbrake adjusted.

Never leave unsuper-vised children in the car.Always remove the key

from the ignition switch and takeit with you when you get out ofthe car.

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PARKINGStop the engine, engage the hand-

brake and engage first gear if the caris faced uphill or reverse gear if it isfaced downhill in compliance with thenational Highway Code and leave thewheels steered towards the road bor-ders or the kerb. Block the wheelswith a wedge or a stone if the car isparked on a steep slope.

Do not leave the ignition key atMAR because it drains the battery.

Always remove the key when youleave the car.

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You must press theclutch fully down tochange gear properly. It is

therefore essential that there isnothing under the pedals. Makesure that mats are lying flat anddo not get in the way of pedals.

SAFE DRIVINGIn designing the Fiat Palio, Fiat made

every effort to offer a car able to pro-vide driver and passengers with topclass levels of safety.

Nevertheless it is always the behav-iour of the person at the wheel thatdetermines road safety.

Below you will find some simple tipsto help you travel in safety under dif-ferent conditions.

You will no doubt be familiar withmany of them already but it will beuseful to read them all carefully.

USING THEGEARBOX To engage the gears, press the clutch

pedal fully down and put the gear leverinto one of the positions shown in thediagram in fig. 2 (the diagram is alsoon the gear lever knob).

To engage the reverse gear (R), waitthat the car has stopped moving com-pletely; from the neutral position, liftthe ring A of the reverse gear inhibitordevice, move the lever towards theright side and then backwards.

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IMPORTANT The car can be putinto reverse gear when it has stoppedmoving completely. With the enginerunning, before engaging the reversegear, wait at least 2 seconds with theclutch pedal fully down to preventdamage and grating of the gears.

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Water, ice or salt sprin-kled on the road can de-posit on the brake discs

and reduce efficiency of the firstbraking.

Consider that fitting ex-tra spoilers, alloy rims ornon standard wheel caps

can reduce ventilation of thebrakes and reduce their efficien-cy under conditions of violent orrepeated braking or long down-hill travel.

BEFORE GETTING BEHINDTHE WHEEL

– Make sure all lights including theheadlights are working properly.

– Adjust the position of the seats, thesteering wheel and the rearview mir-rors properly for the best driving po-sition.

– Carefully adjust the head restraintsso the back of the head and not thenape of the neck is supported.

– Make sure that nothing (mats etc.)gets in the way of the pedals whenthey are pushed down.

– Do not drive using the clutch ped-al as a foot rest. Such behaviour cancause a premature wear of the clutch.

– Make sure that any child restraintsystems (child seats, carriers, etc.) areproperly fixed preferably on the backseat. Follow the precautions listed inthe “Transporting children in safety”paragraph in the “Getting to know thecar” chapter.

– Arrange the load in the boot in sucha way that it cannot be thrown for-wards in the event of an accident.

– Do not place clear objects orsheets of paper on the dashboard thatreflect on the windscreen.

– Do not eat a heavy meal beforetravelling. Light eating will help keepyour reflexes prompt. Above all, donot have anything alcoholic to drink.The use of some medicines can reducethe driving capability: carefully read therelevant use warnings.

Remember to periodically carry outthe checks specified in the “Repeatedchecks before long trips” paragraphgiven in this section.

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WHEN TRAVELLING

– The first rule of safe driving is pru-dence.

– Prudence also means putting your-self into a position where you can pre-dict wrong or imprudent behaviourfrom other drivers.

– Stick closely to the rules of theroad in the particular country wherethe car is being driven and, above all,do not exceed speed limits.

– Ensure that, besides yourself, all theother passengers in the car have theirseat belts fastened, that children aresitting in the appropriate child seatsand any animals in the car are placedin suitable compartments.

Driving under the influ-ence of drugs or certainmedicines is dangerous

for both you and other roadusers.

Always fasten both frontand back seat belts, in-cluding the child restraint

systems. Travelling with the seatbelts unfastened increases therisk of injury or death in an acci-dent.

Do not drive with ob-jects on the floor in frontof the driver’s seat: they

could get caught under the ped-als making braking or accelerat-ing impossible.

Pay attention to themeasurements of car-pets. Any hinderance,

even modest, to the braking sys-tem could necessiate a longerthan normal pedal run.

You should be physically fit and men-tally alert before setting out on longjourneys.

– Do not drive too many hours at atime but stop at intervals to stretchyour legs and recoup your energy.

– Constantly change the air in thepassenger compartment.

– Never coast downhill (i.e. with theengine off): if you do, you lose the aidof engine braking and the brake boost-er so that braking requires greater ef-fort.

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DRIVING AT NIGHT

If you are driving at night these arethe main rules to follow:

– Drive carefully: it is harder to dri-ve at night.

– Slow down especially if the road isnot lit.

– At the first signs of sleepiness, stop:continuing would be a risk for yourselfand everybody else. Only start drivingagain when you have had enough rest

– Keep a greater safety distance fromthe cars in front of you than duringdaylight hours: it is hard to judge howfast other cars are going when all youcan see are their lights.

– Make sure the headlight beams areproperly positioned: if they are toolow, they reduce visibility and strainyour eyes. If they are too high they candazzle other drivers.

– Only use main beam headlightswhen you are driving outside townand make sure they do not annoy oth-er drivers.

– Dip your headlights as soon as yousee cars coming in the other directionand pass them with the headlightsdipped.

– Keep all lights clean.

– Be careful of animals crossing theroad when driving in the country.

DRIVING IN THE RAIN

Rain and wet road surfaces spell dan-ger.

All manoeuvres are more difficult ona wet road because the grip of thewheels on the tarmac is greatly re-duced. This is why braking distancesare much longer and road-holding islower.

Here is some advice for driving in therain:

– Reduce speed and maintain agreater safety distance from the carsin front.

– If it is raining particularly heavily, vis-ibility is also reduced. In these cases,switch on the dipped headlights even ifit is still daylight so you can be seenmore easily.

– Do not drive through puddles atspeed and hold on tightly to the wheelif you do: a puddle taken at high speedmight cause you to lose control of thecar (“aquaplaning”).

– Move the ventilation controls tothe position for demisting the win-dows (see chapter “Getting to knowyour car”) to avoid visibility problems.

– Periodically check the condition ofthe windscreen wiper blades.

DRIVING IN FOG

– If the fog is thick, do not start outon a journey.

If driving in mist, blanket fog or whenthere is the danger of fog patches:

– Keep your speed down.

– Turn on the dipped headlights andfront foglights, if fitted, even during theday. Do not drive with your headlightsat main beam.

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– Remember that fog also means thetarmac is wet and therefore manoeu-vres of all kinds are more difficult andstopping distances are longer.

– Keep a good distance from the ve-hicle in front of you.

– As far as possible, avoid spurts ofspeed or sudden deceleration.

– Do not overtake other vehicles ifyou can help it.

– If you are forced to stop your car(breakdown, limited visibility etc.) tryto stop off the road. Turn on the haz-ard lights and, if possible, the dippedbeam headlights. Rhythmically soundthe horn if you realize another car iscoming.

MOUNTAIN DRIVING

– When driving downhill, use the en-gine braking by engaging a low gear, soas not to overheat the brakes.

– Under no circumstances shouldyou drive downhill with the engine offor with the car in neutral, let alonewith the ignition key out.

– Drive at a moderate speed withoutcutting corners.

– Remember that overtaking whilegoing uphill is slower and therefore re-quires more free road. If you are be-ing overtaken while driving uphill,make it easier for the other vehicleto pass.

DRIVING ON SNOW ANDICE

Here are some tips for driving inthese conditions:

– Before starting off make sure thatthe windscreen wiper blades are notfrozen to the windscreen.

– Remove the snow from the climatecontrol system air vent.

– Keep your speed down.

– Use chains if the roads are coveredin snow: see paragraph “Snow chains”in this chapter.

– Do not stay parked on high snowfor too long with engine running: thesnow could divert the carbon oxideof the exhaust gases in the passengercompartment.

– Mainly use the braking effect of theengine and under all circumstancesavoid braking sharply.

– When braking in a car not fittedwith ABS, reduce the possibility of thewheels locking by varying the pressureyou exert on the brake pedal.

– Do not accelerate suddenly andavoid swerving.

– In the winter, even apparently dryroads may have icy patches. Be care-ful therefore when driving over patch-es that do not get much exposure tosun or are lined with trees or rockswhere ice may have not have melted.

– Keep a good distance from the ve-hicles in front.

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ECONOMICALRUNNING THATRESPECTS THEENVIRONMENT

Environmental protection has beenone of the guiding principles in theproduction of the Fiat Palio.

It is no accident that its pollutioncontrol equipment is much more ef-fective than that required by currentlegislation.

Nonetheless, the environment can-not get by without a concerted effortfrom everyone.

By following a few simple rules youcan avoid harming the environmentand often cut down fuel consumptionat the same time.

On this subject, a few useful tips havebeen given below to supplement thosemarked by symbol #, at various pointsof the handbook.

You are asked to read both the for-mer and the latter carefully.

DRIVING WITH ABS

The ABS is a braking system that es-sentially offers two advantages:

1) It prevents wheel lock and con-sequent skidding in emergency stops,particularly when the road does notoffer much grip.

2) It makes it possible to brake andsteer at the same time so you canavoid unexpected obstacles and directthe car where you want while braking.The extent to which this can be donewill depend on the physical limits ofthe tyre’s sideways grip.

To exploit the ABS at best:

– During emergency stops or whengrip conditions are poor, you will feela slight pulsation on the brake pedal.This is the sign that the ABS is work-ing. Do not release the brake pedal butcontinue to press so as not to inter-rupt the braking action.

– ABS prevents the wheels from lock-ing but it does not increase actual gripconditions between tyre and road.Therefore, even if your car is fittedwith ABS, respect the safety distancefrom the car in front of you and keepyour speed down when driving intobends.

The ABS serves to increase yourcontrol over the car, not to enableyou to go faster.

Warning light >, withthe engine running, nor-mally indicates a faulting

the ABS system only. In this case,the braking system is still effi-cient, though without the an-tilocking device. You are advisedto go immediately to the nearestFiat Dealership, driving in a man-ner to avoiding sharp braking andget the system checked.

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If the engine begins to “lose itssmoothless” when travelling, continueyour journey but reduce the demandsyou are making on the engine and goto a Fiat Dealership as soon as youcan.

When the instrument panel fuel re-serve warning light comes on, fill up assoon as possible. A low level of fuelcan cause an uneven supply of fuel tothe engine with the inevitable increasein the temperature of the exhaust gasand serious damage to the catalyticconverter.

Never run the engine with one ormore spark plugs disconnected, evenfor testing purposes.

Do not warm up the engine by lettingit idle for a while before moving off un-less the outside temperature is very lowand, even in this case, only do so for lessthen 30 seconds.

Do not install other heat shields anddo not remove those already fitted tothe catalytic converter and exhaustpipe.

Do not allow anything to be sprayedonto the catalytic converter, lambdasensor and exhaust pipe.

Ignoring the above rulesmay lead to fire.

The catalytic converterdevelops high tempera-ture during normal oper-

ation. Do not park the car ongrass, dry leaves, pine needles orother flammable material: firehazard

LOOKING AFTER EMISSIONCONTROL DEVICES

The correct use of pollution controldevices not only ensures respect forthe environment but also has an effecton the car’s performance.

Keeping these devices in good con-dition is therefore a fundamental rulefor driving that is easy on your pock-et and on the environment too.

The first step to take is to follow theService Schedule to the letter.

Use only unleaded petrol.

If you have trouble starting, do notkeep turning the ignition key for longperiods. Be especially careful to avoidbump starting the car by pushing, tow-ing or rolling downhill: these are allmanoeuvres that can damage the cat-alytic exhaust. Use an auxiliary batteryfor start-ups only (see “Starting withauxiliary battery” in the chapter “In anemergency”).

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CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS AND POLLUTION

Tyres

Tyre pressure should be checked atleast once every four weeks: if thepressure is too low fuel consumptionincreases as the resistance to therolling movement of the tyre isgreater. In this state, tyre wear is in-creased and handling suffers which willeffect safety.

Unnecessary loads

Do not travel with too much load inthe boot. The weight of the car (aboveall in the urban traffic)and its trimgreatly effects consumption and sta-bility.

Roof rack/ski rack

Remove roof racks and ski racksfrom the roof of the car as soon asthey are no longer needed. These ac-cessories reduce the aerodynamicpenetration of the car and will increaseconsumption.

Electrical devices

Use electric devices for the neces-sary time only. The heated rear win-dow, additional lights, windscreenwipers, heater, fan of the heating sys-tem require large amounts of elec-tricity and increasing the request forpower will also increase fuel con-sumption (up to +25% when driving intowns).

Some suggestions which may helpyou to keep the running costs of thecar down and lower the amount oftoxic emissions released into the at-mosphere are given below.

GENERALCONSIDERATIONS

Car maintenance

The overall state of the car is an im-portant factor which has a marked in-fluence over fuel consumption and dri-ving comfort and on the life span ofyour car. For this reason care shouldbe taken to maintain your car by car-rying out the necessary checks andregulations in accordance with thespecifications given in the serviceschedule (see sections: spark plugs,idling, air cleaners, timing).

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Climate control system

The climate control system is an ad-ditional load which greatly effects theengine leading to higher(up to +20%in average) fuel consumption. Whenthe temperature outside allows, usethe air vents where possible.

Spoilers

The use of optional extras, which arenot certified for specific use on the car,may reduce the aerodynamic pene-tration of the car and increase con-sumption.

DRIVING STYLE

Starting

Do not warm the engine when thecar is stationary or at high or low revs:in this way the engine will warm upgradually increasing consumption andemissions. You should drive off slow-ly straight away avoiding high revs sothat the engine will warm up morequickly.

Unnecessary actions

Avoid revving the engine whenstopped at traffic lights or beforeswitching off the engine and avoiddoubling the clutch as these actionsserve no purpose in modern cars andonly increase consumption and pollu-tion.

Gear selections

As soon as the traffic and road con-ditions allow it, shift to a higher gear.Using a lower gear to liven up accel-eration greatly increases consumption.In the same way, improper use of thehigher gears will increase consump-tion, emissions and wear and tear onthe engine.

Top speed

Fuel consumption increases consid-erably as speed increases. For exam-ple, when accelerating from 90 to 120km/h, fuel consumption increases upto approximately +30%.

Your speed should be kept as evenas possible and superfluous brakingand acceleration avoided as this in-creases both consumption and emis-sions. A “smooth” driving style shouldbe adopted by attempting to anticipatemanoeuvres to avoid imminent dangerand to keep a safe distance from thevehicle in front to avoid brakingsharply.

Acceleration

Accelerating violently increasing therevs will greatly effect consumptionand emission; acceleration should begradual and not exceed the maximumtorque.

CONDITIONS OF USE

Cold starting

Very short distances and frequentcold starting will not enable the engineto reach optimal running temperature.It follows, therefore, that consumptionwill be higher (from +15 to +30% intowns) as will the production of toxicemissions.

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Type of snow chain to be used

Reduced clearance snow

chains maximum projection off

wheel equal to 12 mm

Versions

1.2 EL-ELX-SPORT

1.6 16V GTX

1.9 EL-ELX

Tyres on which chains can be fitted

165/80 R13

175/65 R14

165/80 R13

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Traffic and road conditions

Heavy traffic and higher consumptionare synonymous: for example, whendriving slowly with frequent use oflower gears or in towns where thereare numerous traffic lights.

Winding roads, mountain roads andbumpy roads also have a negative effecton consumption.

Enforced halts

During prolonged stops (traffic lights,level crossings, etc.) the engine shouldbe switched off.

SNOW CHAINSThe use of snow chains is regulated

by the legislation in force in the coun-try the car is driven in.The chains may only be applied to

the drive wheel tyres (front wheels).

Refer to the followingtable for information onthe wheels where snow

chains can be fitted. Follow theprescriptions.

Check the tautness of the chains af-ter driving some ten metres.

Keep your speeddown when snowchains have been

fitted. Do not exceed 50 km/h.Avoid potholes, do not mountsteps or kerbs and do not travellong stretches on snow-free roadsotherwise you risk damagingboth your car and the tarmac.

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RECURRENTCHECKS ANDBEFORE LONGDISTANCE TRIPSPeriodically, remember to check:

– tyre pressure and conditions

– level of battery fluid

– engine oil level

– coolant level and conditions of thesystem

– brake fluid level

– windscreen washer liquid level

– power steering fluid level.

STORING THECARThe following precautions should be

taken if the car will not be used formore than a month:

– Park the car in covered, dry and ifpossible well-ventilated premises.

– Engage a gear.

– Make sure the handbrake is not en-gaged.

– Remove the cables from the bat-tery terminals (first remove the cableto the negative terminal), and checkthe battery charge. If the car is to bestored for long periods the batterycharge should be checked everymonth and recharged if it falls below12,5V.

– Clean and protect the painted partsusing protective wax.

– Clean and protect the shiny metalparts using special compounds readi-ly available.

– Sprinkle talcum powder on therubber windscreen and rear windowwiper blades and lift them off the glass.

– Slightly open the windows.

– Cover the car with a cloth or per-forated plastic sheet. Do not usesheets of no-perforated plastic as theydo not allow moisture on the car bodyto evaporate.

– Inflate the tyres to +0.5 bar abovethe normal specified pressure andcheck it at intervals.

– Do not drain the engine coolingsystem.

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ACCESSORIESPURCHASED BYTHE OWNER

RADIOTRANSMITTERS ANDCELLULAR

TELEPHONES

Cellular telephones and other radiotransceiver equipment (e.g. CB sys-tem) must not be used inside the ve-hicle unless a separate antenna ismounted on the outside of the car.

IMPORTANT The use of cellulartelephones, CB radio systems or oth-er similar devices inside the passengercompartment (without an aerial) pro-duces radio-frequency electromag-netic fields, which, amplified by the res-onance effects inside the passengercompartment, may cause electricalsystems equipping the car to malfunc-tion. This could compromise safety inaddition to constituting a potentialhazard for the passengers

In addition, the receiving and trans-mitting effectiveness of such devicesmay be reduced by the screening ef-fect of the car bodywork.

USEFULACCESSORIESThere are useful accessories provid-

ed by FIAT. For more details contactFIAT dealer.

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IN AN EMERGENCY

People who find themselves in an emergency situ-ation need immediate and concrete help.

The following pages have been written to help youif the need arises.

As you will see, a host of little snags have been takeninto account and, for each of them, the measures youyourself can take are suggested. If the problems aremore serious however, you should have the car seenat a Fiat Dealership.

With regard to this, we would like to remind youthat, in addition to the Owners Handbook you havealso been provided with the Warranty Bookletwhere you will find details of all the services Fiat canprovide should you find yourself in difficulty.

We nevertheless recommend you read thesepages. If in need you will be able to find the informa-tion you require much more quickly.

In addition to this you have also been providedwith 24 hours service assistance booklet, where inyou can find nearest contact number and address for24 hour service assistance.

JUMP STARTING ...................................................... PAGE 81BUMP STARTING .................................................... PAGE 82IF A TYRE IS PUNCTURED .................................. PAGE 82IF A BULB BURNS OUT ........................................ PAGE 86IF AN EXTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT ............ PAGE 88IF AN INTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT ............. PAGE 92IF A FUSE BLOWS ................................................... PAGE 93IF THE BATTERY IS FLAT ..................................... PAGE 98IF THE CAR NEEDS TO BE RAISED .................. PAGE 99IF THE CAR NEEDS TO BE TOWED................. PAGE 101IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURS................................. PAGE 102

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JUMP STARTINGIf the battery is flat, you can use an-

other battery to start the engine. Its ca-pacity must be the same or slightlygreater than the flat battery (see “Tech-nical Specifications”).

Proceed as follows fig. 1:

1) Connect positive terminals + ofthe two batteries with a jump lead.

2) With a second lead, connect thenegative terminal (–) of the auxiliarybattery and to an earth point E on theengine or the gearbox of the car to bestarted.

IMPORTANT Do not directlyconnect the negative terminals of thetwo batteries: sparks could ignite theflammable gas from the battery.

3) Start the engine.

4) When the engine has been start-ed, remove the leads reversing the or-der above.

If the engine fails to start after a fewattempts, do not keep turning the keybut have the car seen to at a FiatDealership.

fig. 1P

4E01

470

This starting proceduremust be carried out byexpert personnel; if it is

not done correctly it can causevery intense electrical discharges.In addition, the fluid contained inthe battery is poisonous and cor-rosive. Avoid contact with skinand eyes. You are also advisednot to put naked flames or light-ed cigarettes near the batteryand not to cause sparks.Under no circumstances

should a battery chargerbe used for the emer-

gency procedure: it could dam-age the electronic systems and inparticular the ignition and injec-tion control units.

To avoid damages to thecar electric system, care-fully follow the instruc-

tions of the cable manufacturer.The cables must have a sufficientdiameter and must be enoughlong to allow that the cars toucheach other.

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BUMP STARTING IF A TYRE ISPUNCTUREDFollow the instructions on this and

the following pages to use the jack andspare wheel correctly.

Remember that untilthe engine has started thebrake booster and power

steering systems will not workand a greater effort will thereforebe required to depress the brakepedal or turn the steering wheel.

An incorrectly posi-tioned jack may cause thecar to fall.

Do not use the jack to lift loadsexceeding that indicated on thelabel attached to the jack itself.

The jack should only be used tochange a wheel on the car forwhich it is designed. It should notbe put to other uses or employedto raise other models of cars. Un-der no circumstances should it beused when carrying out repairsunder the car.

Do not lubricate the boltthreads before fitting them back:they could come loose.

Never start the engine,when the car is raised ona jack. Never tamper with

the inflation valve. Never placetools between the rim and tyre.

Check the tyre and spare wheelpressure regularly. The tyre in-flation pressure is shown in the“Technical specifications” chap-ter.

Never bump start theengine (by pushing, tow-ing or coasting downhill).

This could cause fuel to flow in-to the catalytic exhaust systemand damage it beyond repair.

If the car is fitted with al-loy rims, a specific sparewheel is provided. It is dif-

ferent from the one provided forthe cars fitted with steel rims. Inthe event of successive purchaseof alloy rims, replacing the steelrims, we suggest you to keep atdisposal 4 genuine bolts, whichwill be used only with the sparewheel. Danger of damaging thewheel hubs

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1. STOP THE CAR

– Stop the car in a position that is notdangerous for oncoming traffic whereyou can change the wheel safely. Theground should be flat and adequatelyfirm. If you have to change the wheelat night, choose a lit area if possible.

– Turn the engine off and pull up thehandbrake.

– Engage first or reverse gear.

– Alert other drivers that the car isstationary in compliance with localregulations: hazard warning lights,warning triangle etc.

Any passenger should get out andwait as far away as possible from thedangers of traffic.

If the road is sloping or bumpy, placewedges or other suitable material un-der the wheels to prevent the car frommoving.

2. TAKE OUT THE TOOLS,JACK AND SPARE WHEEL

They are in the boot.

The tool bag is secured to the inter-nal boot wall by proper belts, fig. 2;to take it out, lift the adhesive strip ofthe belts. The bag contains: the jack A-fig. 3, the jack operating handle B, thewheel bolt wrench C, the tow hitch Dand the screwdriver E.

fig. 2P

4E02

373

fig. 4

P4E

0237

5

fig. 3

P4E

0237

4

– Lift the carpet covered flap.

– Loosen the fastener A-fig. 4 andtake the spare wheel.

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5) Warn anyone nearby that the caris about to be lifted. They must stayclear and not touch the car until it isback on the ground.

6) Fit the operating handle on thejack and turn it until the wheel to bechanged lifts a few centimetres off theground. When turning the jack handlemake sure that it can be used easilyand take care not to scrape your handagainst the ground› . The moving partsof the jack (screw and joints) may al-so cause injury if touched. Clean offany grease.

7) Unscrew the 4 wheel bolts andremove the wheel.8) Ensure that the housing for the

wheel bolts on the spare wheel areclean and free from dirt, which couldcause the wheel bolts to come loose. Fit the spare wheel, in order that the

holes A-fig. 6 coincide with the rele-vant pins B.9) Fasten one bolt A-fig. 7 near the

inflation valve B.

fig. 6

P4E

0164

2

fig. 5P

4E02

376

84

Please note:

– the jack weighs 2.900 kg;

– the jack requires no adjustments;

– the jack cannot be repaired. If itbreaks it must be replaced with a newjack;

– No tool with the exception of thehandle can be fitted on the jack.

3. CHANGE THE WHEEL

1) Loosen the bolts on the wheel tobe changed by approximately one turn.2) If the wheel to be changed has a

light-alloy rim, rock the car a few timesfrom the roof so as to loosen the rimfrom 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 changedand make sure that the groove A onthe jack fits well into the sidememberC.

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10) Fit the wheel cup in order thatthe biggest hole A-fig. 8 is aligned withthe bolt fixing the wheel. When fittingthe wheel cup make sure that the sym-bol Y, printed on the internal part ofthe cup, is aligned with the inflationvalve.

11) Fit the last three bolts and tight-en them using the wrench provided,fig. 9.12) Wind down the jack to lower

the vehicle and remove the jack.13) Fasten bolts completely, work-

ing in a criss-cross fashion as shown infig. 10. Tightening torque: 86 Nm.

14) Arrange the punctured tyre inthe spare wheel compartment and se-cure it with the locking device A-fig.11.

fig. 7

P4E

0175

4

15) Lower the carpet.

16) Put back the jack, the operatinghandle and the wheel bolt wrench in-to the tool bag.

17) Secure the tool bag to the in-ternal boot wall with the relevant re-taining belts.

fig. 8

P4E

0217

6

fig. 9P

4E02

377

IMPORTANT As soon as possible:have the punctured tyre repaired andmount it on the car thus limiting thedistance travelled with the sparewheel.IMPORTANT Check the inflation

pressure of the tyres and the sparewheel regularly.

fig. 10

P4E

0217

8

fig. 11

P4E

0237

5

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IF A BULB BURNS OUT

Modifications or repairsto the electrical systemcarried out incorrectly

and without bearing the featuresof the system in mind can causemalfunctions with the risk of fire.

You should have thebulbs replaced at a FiatDealership. The correct

operation and direction of theheadlights is essential for safetyand is governed by the highwaycode.

Only touch the metalpart when handling halo-gen bulbs. If the transpar-

ent bulb is touched it reduces theintensity of the light emitted andcan also reduce the life of thebulb. If you touch the bulb acci-dentally, rub it with a cloth moist-ened with alcohol and leave it todry.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

When a light is not working, checkthat it has not fused before changing thebulb.

For the location of the fuses, refer to“If a fuse blows” in this chapter.

Before replacing a bulb that does notwork, check that the contacts are notoxidised.

Halogen bulbs containpressurised gas which, ifbroken, may cause small

fragments of glass to be project-ed outwards.

Burnt-out bulbs must be replacedwith ones of the same type. Bulbs withlow power offer low illumination,bulbs with too much power absorbtoo much energy.

Always check the height of the head-light beam after changing a bulb.

TYPES OF BULBS

Several types of bulbs are installed inthe car fig. 12:

A. Glass bulbsClipped into position. Pull to remove.

B. Bayonet connection bulbsRemove from the bulb holder by

pressing the bulb and rotating it anti-clockwise.

C. Cylindrical bulbsRemove by pulling away from termi-

nals.

D-E. Halogen bulbsTo remove bulb, loosen the fixing

spring from the relevant seat.

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fig. 12

P4E

0141

7

Bulbs Reference Type Powera fig. 12

Dipped beam

Main beam

Front parking/tail lights

Front direction indicators

Rear direction indicators

Front foglights

Rear parking/tail lights

Stop

Reversing light

Number plate light

Front ceiling light

E H7 55W

D H1 55W

A W5W 5W

B PY21W 21W

B P21W 21W

D H3 55W

B P21/5W 21/5W

B P21/5W 21/5W

B P21W 21W

C W5W 5W

C C10W 10W

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3) Pull side tabs of the fixing clips C-fig. 14; remove the bulb holder andthe relevant bulb.

4) Insert the new bulb, making surethat the tabs on the metal part coin-cide with the special grooves in theheadlight dish.

5) Refasten the clip, insert the con-nector and refit the cover.

MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS

To replace a halogen bulb (type H1,12V-55W):

1) Remove the plastic cover, bypulling the stop spring.

2) Remove the electrical connectorE-fig. 15.

3) Pull side tabs D-fig. 15 of the fix-ing clip; remove the bulb holder andreplace the bulb.

4) Insert the bulb holder and fix itthrough the relevant clip; connect theelectrical connector and refit the cov-er.

IF AN EXTERIORLIGHT BURNSOUT

DEEP BEAM HEADLIGHTS

To replace a halogen bulb (type H7,12V-55W):

1) Remove the spring A-fig. 13 andremove the plastic protective cover.

2) Remove the electrical connectorB-fig. 13.

fig. 13

P4E

0217

9

fig. 14P

4E02

180

fig. 15

P4E

0218

1

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FRONT SIDE LIGHTS

To replace the 12V-5W bulb:

1)Release the spring A-fig . 16 andremove the plastic protective cover.

2) Remove the bulb holder C-fig.16-17, by turning it anticlockwise.

3) Remove the bulb by turning it an-ticlockwise.

4) After having replaced the bulb, re-fit the bulb holder and the protectivecover.

FRONT DIRECTIONINDICATORS

To replace the 12V-21W bulb:

1) Release the spring A-fig . 16 andremove the plastic protective cover.

2) Remove the bulb holder B-fig.16-17, by turning it anticlockwise.

3) Remove the bulb by turning it an-ticlockwise.

4) After having replaced the bulb, re-fit the bulb holder and the protectivecover.

FRONT FOGLIGHTS

To replace the halogen bulb (typeH3, 12V-55W).

1) Loosen the fog light fasteningscrews A-fig. 18 to the front bumper.

fig. 16

P4E

0218

2

fig. 17P

4E02

183

P4E

0243

7

fig. 18

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FRONT FOGLIGHTS

To replace the halogen bulb (typeH3, 12V-55W).

1) Turn the wheels to the left to re-place the right-hand light and vice-ver-sa.

2) Loosen the screws A-fig. 19 ofthe cover on the wheelhouse and pullthe cover downwards.

3) Disconnect the connector A-fig.20 and turn the cover B anticlockwise.

4) release the clip C-fig. 20 and re-move the bulb holder.

5) Remove the bulb and replace itwith an other one of same type andpower fig. 21.

6) Then insert the bulb holder in itsseat and fix it through clip C-fig. 20.

7) Refit the cover B by turning itclockwise and connect the electricalconnector.

8) Refit the wheelhouse cover andfix it by using screws A-fig. 19.

REAR LIGHT CLUSTER

To replace a bulb:

1) From inside the boot, lift theopening on the covering panel and un-screw nut A-fig. 23.

2) Remove the electrical connectorA-fig. 22.

3) Remove the bulb group fig. 24.

4) Remove the bulbs by pushingthem lightly and turning them anti-clockwise.

fig. 20P

4E02

185

fig. 21

P4E

0218

6

fig. 19

P4E

0218

4

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The bulbs fig. 24 are:

A - 12V-21/5W for brake lights;

B - 12V-21W for direction indicators;

C - 12V-21W for the reversing lights;

3) Unscrew the screws B-fig. 26and replace the bulb group C or onlythe burnt-out bulb.

D - 12V-21/5W for parking/taillights.

THIRD BRAKE LIGHT

To replace the light cluster:

1) With the boot open, loosen thescrews A-fig. 25 and remove the unit.

2) Disconnect the electrical connec-tion.

fig. 25

P4E

0175

8

fig. 22

P4E

0237

8

fig. 23

P4E

0218

8

fig. 24P

4E02

189

fig. 26

P4E

0175

9

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IF AN INTERIORLIGHT BURNSOUT

FRONT CEILING LIGHT

To replace the 12V-10W bulb:

– remove the whole ceiling lightgroup, pressure-fitted, by levering witha screwdriver in the direction of thearrows A-fig. 28 ;

– remove the reflector A-fig. 29 act-ing in the direction shown by the ar-rows and replace the cylindrical bulbB;

– refit the reflector A and then thewhole ceiling light group in its seat, bysligthly pressing.

fig. 29

P4E

0165

6

NUMBER PLATE LIGHT fig. 27

To replace the 12V-5W bulb:

1) Remove the bulb holder by lev-ering with a screwdriver in the pointA-fig. 27.

2) Remove the bulb B by turning itanticlockwise.

fig. 28P

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fig. 27

P4E

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0

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BOOT LIGHT

To replace the 12V-5W cylindricalbulb, remove the transparent elementA-fig. 29 by levering with a screw dri-ver in point indicated by the arrow.

Remove the plastic guard B and re-place the bulb.

fig. 31P

4E01

428

IF A FUSE BLOWSREPLACING THE FUSES

If an electrical device is not working,check whether the respective fuse isblown fig. 31.

A - Undamaged fuse.

B - Fuse with broken filament.

Replace broken filament fuse withundamaged fuse.

Before changing a fuse,check the ignition key hasbeen removed and that

all the other electric devices havebeen turned off/disabled.

Never change a fusewith another amperage:fire risk.

If the problem occursagain, have the car in-spected at a Fiat Dealer-

ship.

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Fig. 33

A - Fuse tongs.

The devices protected by the fusesin the fusebox, are listed in the fol-lowing tables.

fig. 33

P4E

0205

2

Do not attempt to re-pair a blown maxi fuse.Go to a Fiat Dealership.

If the fuse blows again,have the car inspected ata Fiat Dealership.

Never replace a brokenfuse with anything otherthan a new fuse. Always

use a fuse of the same colour.

FUSES IN FUSEBOX

The fusebox is located under thedashboard to the right of the steer-ing wheel.

To reach the fuses, unscrew the fix-ing screws A-fig. 32 and remove thecover B.

Graphic symbols identifying the elec-trical component corresponding toeach fuse are shown on the inside ofthe cover.

fig. 32P

4E02

051

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FUSES IN THE ENGINECOMPARTMENT fig. 34(a, b, c)-35

The devices protected by the fuses inthe engine compartment are listed inthe following tables.

fig. 35P

4E02

274

fig. 34 (a) 1.2 version

P4E

0205

3

fig. 34 (b) 1.6 16V version

P4E

0267

2

fig. 34 (c) 1.9D version

P4E

0267

3

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Component fuse N. Ampere Location

7

8

8

7

17

18

4

5

14

8

7

15

9

15

12

20

1

13

2

6

11

3

10

19

19

8

16

15

22

6

10A

10A

10A

10A

10A

10A

10A

10A

10A

10A

10A

15A

15A

15A

10A

10A

20A

20A

25A

10A

30A

25A

20A

30A

30A

10A

10A

15A

10A

60A

Fig. 33

Fig. 33

Fig. 33

Fig. 33

Fig. 33

Fig. 33

Fig. 33

Fig. 33

Fig. 33

Fig. 33

Fig. 33

Fig. 33

Fig. 33

Fig. 33

Fig. 33

Fig. 33

Fig. 33

Fig. 33

Fig. 33

Fig. 33

Fig. 33

Fig. 33

Fig. 33

Fig. 33

Fig. 33

Fig. 33

Fig. 33

Fig. 33

Fig. 33

Fig. 34 (a)

Left front side light

Right front side light

Left tail light

Right tail light

Left dipped beam headlight

Right dipped beam headlight

Left main beam headlight

Right main beam headlight

Brake lights

Left number plate light

Right number plate light

Reversing lights

Foglights

Direction indicator lights

Hazard lights

Ceiling light

Windscreen/rear window wiper

Horn

Electric front window winder

Rear foglight

Heated rear window

Electric rear window winder

Central door locking system

Internal fan

Cigar lighter (power supply)

Cigar lighter (illumination)

Climate control system

Airbag

ABS

ABS (1.2 version)

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6

7

15

20

8

15

7

1

1

1

2

2

2

3

3

3

3

4

4

5

5

6

7

21

24

25

26

27

28

29

60A

60A

15A

10A

10A

15A

10A

30A

30A

30A

40A

40A

40A

50A

50A

50A

60A

60A

60A

40A

40A

40A

15A

-

-

-

10A

15A

20A

30A

Component fuse N. Ampere Location

Fig. 34 (b)

Fig. 34 (c)

Fig. 33

Fig. 33

Fig. 33

Fig. 33

Fig. 33

Fig. 34 (a)

Fig. 34 (b)

Fig. 34 (c)

Fig. 34 (a)

Fig. 34 (b)

Fig. 34 (c)

Fig. 34 (a)

Fig. 34 (b)

Fig. 34 (c)

Fig. 34 (a)

Fig. 34 (b)

Fig. 34 (c)

Fig. 34 (a)

Fig. 34 (b)

Fig. 34 (c)

Fig 35

Fig 33

Fig 33

Fig 33

Fig 33

Fig 33

Fig 33

Fig 33

97

C

ABS (1,6 16V version)

ABS (1,9 D version)

Clock (power supply under key)

Clock (power supply not under key)

Clock (illumination)

Instrument panel power supply

Control illumination

Fuel pump/injection system (1.2 version)

Fuel pump/injection system (1.6 16v version)

Fuel pump/injection system (1.9 D version)

Ignition switch (1.2 version)

Ignition switch (1.6 16v version)

Ignition switch (1.9 D version)

General power supply of the servicces (1.2 version)

General power supply of the servicces (1.6 16v version)

General power supply of the servicces (1.9 D version)

General power supply of the servicces (1.2 version)

General power supply of the servicces (1.6 16v version)

General power supply of the servicces (1.9 D version)

Engine cooling fan (1.2 version)

Engine cooling fan (1.6 16v version)

Engine cooling fan (1.9 D version)

Lambda Sensor

Available

Available

Available

Spare fuse

Spare fuse

Spare fuse

Spare fuse

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IF THE BATTERYIS FLATFirst of all, read the “Car mainte-

nance” chapter for the steps to be tak-en to avoid the battery running downand to ensure it has a long life.

JUMP STARTING

See “Jump starting” in this chapter.

RECHARGING THE BATTERY

You are advised to recharge the bat-tery slowly for a period of approxi-mately 24 hours at a low amperage.Charging for too long could damagethe battery.

Proceed as follows:

1) Disconnect the electrical systemfrom the battery terminals.

2) Connect the charger cables to thebattery terminals.

3) Turn on the charger.

4) When you have finished, turn thecharger off before disconnecting thebattery.

5) Reconnect the cables to the bat-tery terminals. Make sure the polari-ty is correct.

Under no circumstancesshould a battery chargerbe used to start the en-

gine: it could damage the elec-tronic systems and in particularthe ignition and injection controlunits.

The liquid in the batteryis poisonous and corro-sive. Do not let it touch

the skin or eyes. Recharging thebattery should be done in a well-ventilated area away from nakedflames or possible sources ofsparks: explosion and fire risk.

Do not attempt torecharge a frozen bat-tery. Thaw it first other-

wise it could explode. If the bat-tery froze, make sure that the in-ternal elements are not broken(short-circuit risk) and that thecasing is not cracked (risk ofspilling the poisonous and corro-sive fluid).

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Cars fitted with an en-gine/gearbox guard cannotbe lifted from the front.

IF THE CARNEEDS TO BERAISED

WITH THE JACK

See “If a Tyre is Punctured”, in thischapter.

WITH A SHOP JACK

Front end

The car may only be raised by plac-ing the jack arm under the gearbox/dif-ferential, inserting a wooden or rub-ber block as shown in fig. 36.

The jack should only beused to change a wheelon the car for which it

was designed. It should not beput to other uses or emplyoed torise other models. Under no cir-cumstances should it be usedwhen carrying out repairs underthe car.

An incorrectly posi-tioned jack may cause thecar to fall.

Do not use the jack tolift loads exceeding thatindicated on the label at-

tached to the jack itself.

Please note:

– the jack requires no adjustments;

– the jack cannot be repaired. If itbreaks it must be replaced with a newjack;

– no other tool, except for the han-dle shown in this chapter, can be fit-ted to the jack.

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WITH AN ARM-TYPE HOIST

Place the ends of the arms in the aresshown in fig. 39 to raise the car.

Make sure that the armsdo not damage the body-work of the car or the

side panels. Adjust the arms ofthe hoist correctly and, if neces-sary, insert a wooden or rubberblock in between.

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Rib A of the car side member mustfit into groove B of the strip.

The car should not beraised from the rear part(chassis rear or suspen-

sion).

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At the sides

The car may only be raised by plac-ing the jack arm with the special brack-et under the centre pillar fig. 37. Al-ternatively, insert a strip of wood (di-mensions in mm) fig. 38.

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Do not tow the car byusing flexible elements(metallic cables, ropes or

strings); only the use of a rigidbar, with the ends supplied withadequate joints, is allowed. Makesure to fix the joint to the car inorder not to damage the near el-ements.

Before starting to tow, turn theignition key to MAR and then toSTOP. Do not remove the key. Ifthe key is removed, the steeringlock engages automatically whichprevents the wheels being turned.

While the car is being towedwith the engine off, rememberthat the brake pedal and steeringwill require more effort as you nolonger have the benefit of thebrake booster and the powersteering.

The towing vehicle must be dri-ven as evenly and softly as possi-ble to prevent counterblows.

IF THE CARNEEDS TO BETOWEDThe tow hitch is supplied as standard

with the car. It is in the tool kit at-tached to the spare wheel.

To fasten the tow hitch:

1) Take the tow ring.

2) Remove the cover from the rearbumper fig. 40 or from the frontbumper fig. 41 by lever with a screw-driver in the point shown by the ar-row.

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When towing the car,you must comply with thespecific traffic regulations

regarding the tow hitch and howto tow on the road.

3) Fasten the ring on the threadedpin, rear fig. 40 or front fig. 41.

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IF ANYONE IS INJURED

– Never leave the injured personalone. The obligation to provide as-sistance exists even for those not di-rectly involved in the accident.

– Do not congregate around the in-jured person.

– Reassure the injured person thathelp is on its way and will arrive soon.Stay close by to calm him/her down incase of panic.

– Unfasten or cut seat belts holdinginjured parties.

– Do not give an injured person any-thing to drink.

– Do not move an injured person un-less the following situation arise.

– Pull out the injured person fromthe car only if there is a risk of it catch-ing fire, sinking in water or is likely tofall over a cliff or etc. Do not pullhis/her arms or legs, do not bend thehead and, as far as possible, keep thebody horizontal.

IF AN ACCIDENTOCCURS

– It is important to keep calm.

– If you are not directly involved inthe accident, stop at least ten metresaway from the accident.

– If you are on a motorway, stopwithout obstructing the emergencylane with your car.

– Turn off the engine and turn on thehazard lights.

– At night, illuminate the scene of theaccident with your headlights.

– Act carefully, you must not risk be-ing run over.

– If the doors are blocked, do not at-tempt to smash the windscreen to getout of the car. It is made of layeredglass and is very hard. Side and rearwindows are much more easily bro-ken.

– Mark the accident by putting thered triangle at the regulatory distancefrom the car where it can be clearlyseen.

– Call for rescue making the infor-mation you give as accurate as youcan. On the motorway use the specialcolumn-mounted emergency phones.

– In pile-ups on the motorway, par-ticularly when the visibility is bad,there is a high risk of other vehiclesrunning into those already stopped.Get out of the car immediately andtake refuge behind the guard-rail.

– Remove the ignition keys from thevehicles involved.

– If you can smell petrol or otherchemicals, do not smoke and makesure all cigarettes are extinguished.

– Use a fire extinguisher, blanketsand or earth to put out fires, how-ever small they may be. Never use wa-ter

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fig. 42

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FIRST-AID KITThe first-aid kit must at least contain

fig. 42:– sterile gauze for covering and

cleansing wounds;– bandages of different widths; elas-

tic 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 contain-

ing 0.5% centrimide B.P. in a nongreasy base.

It is a good idea to keep a fire extin-guisher and blanket in the car in addi-tion to the first-aid kit.The first-aid kits are also available in

the Lineaccessori Fiat.

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CAR MAINTENANCE

The Fiat Palio is new throughout, even in its ser-vicing schedule.

For instance: the first scheduled servicing couponis prescribed at 1,000-1,500 kms or 3 monthswhichever is earlier from the date of sale of vehicle.However, it is useful to remember that the carneeds always ordinary attentions such as systematiccontrol with possible fluid level refuelling, tyre pres-sure restoration, etc.

You should nonetheless bear in mind that theproper maintenance of your car is certainly the bestway to keep it in tip-top conditions for years tocome and safeguard its performance and safety fea-tures, while respecting the environment and keepingrunning costs down.

Remember that the scrupulous compliance withthe servicing rules marked by the symbol ∑ canconstitute the condition necessary for the mainte-nance of the warranty.

SCHEDULED SERVICING .................................... PAGE 105SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN ............................................................................ PAGE 106ADDITIONAL INTERVENTIONS ....................... PAGE 108LEVEL CHECK ........................................................... PAGE 110AIR CLEANER ............................................................ PAGE 116BATTERY .................................................................... PAGE 117ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNITS ..................... PAGE 120SPARK PLUGS ........................................................... PAGE 121WHEELS AND TYRES ............................................ PAGE 121RUBBER PIPES ........................................................... PAGE 123WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WIPER......... PAGE 123MANUAL CLIMATE SYSTEM ............................... PAGE 125BODYWORK ............................................................ PAGE 125INTERIORS ................................................................. PAGE 127

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SCHEDULEDSERVICINGCorrect maintenance of the car is es-

sential for ensuring it stays in tip-topcondition for a long time to come.

For this reason, Fiat prepared a se-ries of maintenance controls and in-terventions, from 1000-1500, 7500 &15000 km and so on.

However it is useful to rememberthat the Scheduled Servicing does notcompletely exhaust all the exigenciesof the car: also in the initial period oftime prior to the coupon of 1000-1500 km and later on, between onecoupon and an other, the ordinary at-tentions are always necessary such assystematic control with possible fluidlevel refuelling, tyre pressure restora-tion etc…

IMPORTANT The Scheduled Ser-vicing Coupons are prescribed by theManufacturer. The failure in the exe-cution of the coupons can cause thecancellation of the warranty.

The service of Scheduled Servicing isperformed by all Fiat Dealership,with prefixed times.

If performing each intervention, inaddition to the prescribed operations,the necessity of further replacementsor repairs occurs, these latter can beperformed only with the explicitagreement of the Customer.

IMPORTANT We suggest you toimmediately signal to Fiat Dealer-ship possible small operational nonconformities, without waiting for thenext coupon execution.

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Thousands of kilometers 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180

SERVICE SCHEDULE

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 “Additionalinterventions” in this chapter) (for diesel version replace the filterevery 7,500 km)

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

Replace air cleaner cartridge (see “Additional checks” in this chapter)

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(*) 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.

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)

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ADDITIONALINTERVENTIONSEvery 1000 km or prior to long

travels, check and possibly restore:

– engine coolant level

– brake - clutch fluid level

– Power steering fluid level

– battery fluid level

– windscreen washer fluid level

– pressure and condition of the tyres.

Every 3000 km check and top upas necessary: engine oil level.

We suggest the use of FL Groupproduct expressly recommended,studied and realized for Fiat cars (seethe “Refuelling” table in the “Techni-cal Specifications” chapter).

IMPORTANT - Engine oil

Replace the engine oil more fre-quently than indicated in the Sched-uled Servicing Plan, in the event thatthe car is mainly used in one of the fol-lowing particularly severe conditions:

– dusty, sandy or muddy roads;

– repeated and short distances (lessthan 7-8 km) and with external tem-perature less than zero;

– with engine frequently idling or forlong distances at low speed (e.g. taxi,door-to-door deliveries or for longstorage).

For any doubt on the engine oil re-placement, in relation to how the caris used, contact the Fiat Dealership.

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IMPORTANT - Air cleaner

Using the car on dusty roads, replacethe air cleaner more frequently thanindicated in the Scheduled ServicingPlan.

For any doubt on the air cleaner re-placement, in relation to how the caris used, contact the Fiat Dealership.

The maintenance of thecar must be committedto Fiat Dealership. For

those interventions of ordinaryand small maintenance, alwaysmake sure to have the adequateequipment, Fiat spare parts andthe consumption fluids; in anyevent, do not perform such op-erations, if you do not have anyexperience.

IMPORTANT - Fuel filter

Check the conditions of the fuel fil-ter when changes (choking) are no-ticed in the engine operation.

IMPORTANT - Battery

We suggest you to carry out thecheck of the state of battery charge,preferably at the beginning of the coldseason in order to avoid the possibil-ity of freezing the electrolyte.

Such check must be carried outmore frequently if the car is mainlyused for short distances, or if it isequipped with permanent absorptionusers with disconnected key, above allif applied in after market.

Please refer page no. 52 of 24hours service assistance bookletfor BAT MOBILE service extend-ed by M/s. Exide Batteries.

You should check the battery fluid(electrolyte) level more frequentlythan shown in the service scheduleinthis chapter if the car is used in hot cli-mates or particularly demanding con-ditions.

24 HOURS SERVICE CALL - 9628 290 260This single response num-

ber is available in 9 cities.*AHMEDABAD - BANGALORE -KOLKATA - CHENNAI - DELHI -HYDERABAD - MUMBAI - PUNE - LUCKNOW

* If you are not in, but near any of the abovecities; Dial city code followed by the singleresponse number

For further information about Fiat Service Network please refer 24 Hours ServiceAssistance Booklet provided.

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The jack, with which thecar is equipped, is pre-scribed only when the

wheel must be replaced. For ex-igencies different from this latter,the lifting of the car must re-spect particular modalities.Therefore, we recommend youto perform the operation at FiatDealership.

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CHECKINGFLUID LEVELS

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

Pay attention, duringrefilling operations, not toconfuse the different

types of fluids: they are all in-compatible and the car could beseriously damaged if there iswrong usage.

Pay attention to scarves,ties and clothes which arenot tight: they could get

entangled in the moving parts.

Never smoke during theinterventions in the en-gine compartment: flam-

mable gas and vapours could bepresent, with the risk of a fire.

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fig. 3 - 1.9 D versions

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

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

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ENGINE OIL

Fig. 4: versions 1.2

Fig. 5: versions 1.6

Fig. 6: versions 1.9 D

Check the oil level with the carparked on level ground and with theengine still hot (about 10 minutes af-ter having stopped the engine).

The oil level must be between theMINIMUM and MAXIMUM markson the control dipstick. The space be-tween MIN and MAX correspondsto roughly one litre of oil.

IMPORTANT Check the level andreplace the engine oil respecting thefrequency indicated in the “ScheduledServicing Plan” and “Additional Inter-vention”.

If the oil level is close to or even be-low the MIN mark, add oil throughthe filler hole until the level reachesthe MAX mark. The oil level mustnever exceed the MAX line.

IMPORTANT After adding orchanging the oil, let the engine run fora few seconds then wait a few minutesafter you have turned it off beforechecking the level.

IMPORTANT If the level of the en-gine oil, when checked, is found to beover the MAX mark, go to a FiatDealership to have it put right.

ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION

When the car is new, the engineneeds to run in, therefore the engineoil consumption can only be consid-ered stabilised after the first 5000 -6000 km.

IMPORTANT Oil consumptiondepends on the driving style and theconditions of use.

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ENGINE COOLANT TANK

Fig. 7: Petrol versions Fig. 8: Diesel versions

If the level is low, pour a 70:30 mix-ture of distilled water andPARAFLU11 produced by the FLGroup slowly through the filler hole.

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Do not take the cap ofthe reservoir off when theengine is very hot as you

run the risk of scalding yourself.

The coolant level must be checkedwhile the engine is cold and must beabove the MIN mark visible on thereservoir.

Do not add oil with dif-ferent specifications fromthe oil already in the en-

gine.

Used engine oil an re-placed oil filters containsubstances which can

harm the environment. We rec-ommend you have the car seento at a Fiat Dealership for the oiland filter change. It is suitablyequipped for disposing of used oiland filters in an environmentally-friendly way that complies withthe law.

When the engine is hotbe very careful under thebonnet: you risk burning

yourself. Remember that whenthe engine is hot, the fan may cutin and cause injuries.

The cooling system isunder pressure. Whenchanging the cap, use on-

ly genuine spare parts to avoiddamaging the system.

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WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WASHERFLUID fig. 9

To add fluid, remove the cap andpour a mixture of water and 10% ofDPI fluid.

IMPORTANT Do not travel withthe window washer reservoir empty:the use of the windscreen washer isfundamental for improving visibility.

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Some windscreen wash-er additives are inflam-mable. The fluid could ig-

nite if it comes into contact withparts in the engine compart-ment.

A dipstick fig. 10 indicates theamount of fluid in the washer reser-voir.

When the fluid is fin-ished, do not operate thewindscreen washer in or-

der to avoid damaging the pumpmotor.

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POWER STEERING FLUIDFig. 11: 1.2 versionFig. 12: 1.6 16v - 1.9 D version

Check that the level is between theMIN and MAX marks on the reser-voir or in correspondence of the up-per mark (max level) on the dipstickintegral with the reservoir plug, withthe car parked on flat ground and theengine cold.

When the fluid is hot the level mayrise over the MAX mark.

If necessary, top up ensuring that thefluid has the same specifications as thatin the reservoir.

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Avoid that the highlycorrosive brake fluid dripsonto the paintwork. If it

does, wash immediately with wa-ter.

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With the engine run-ning, do not push, at theend of the power steering

stroke, for more than 15 con-secutive seconds: noises are pro-duced and the system could bedamaged.

The power steering flu-id consumption is verylow; if it needs topping up

at short intervals, have the sys-tem checked for leaks at a FiatDealership.

Make sure the powersteering fluid does notcome into contact with

the hot parts of the engine: it isinflammable.

BRAKE-CLUTCH FLUIDfig. 13

A: versions 1.2

B: versions 1.6 & 1.9 D

Periodically, check he warning lightson the instrument panel: when youpress the reservoir cover (with igni-tion key at MAR) warning light xshould come on.

Brake fluid is poisonousand very corrosive. In theevent of accidental con-

tact, wash the affected part withneutral soap and water, thenrinse in plenty of water. If the flu-id is swallowed, call doctor im-mediately.

If you need to top up, use only thetype classified DOT4. We advise theuse of TOP4, with which the brakingsystem was originally filled.

The fluid level in the reservoir mustnot exceed the MAX mark.

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AIR CLEANER

REPLACEMENT fig. 14

Release the clips A, remove the cov-er B and remove the filtering elementC.

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The symbol π, presenton the container, indi-cates synthetic brake flu-

ids distinguishing it from mineralfluid. Using mineral type fluidwould damage the special rubberbraking system gasket beyond re-pair.

Do not clean the filter-ing element. You coulddamage it and conse-

quently severely damage the en-gine.

Replace the cleanermore frequently thanshown in the Service

Schedule if the car is frequentlyused on dusty roads.

IMPORTANT Brake fluid is hy-groscopic (meaning it absorbs humid-ity). This is why, the fluid should bechanged more frequently than shownin the Scheduled Servicing Plan if thecar is mainly driven in areas with highpercentage of humidity in the air.

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DIESEL FILTER

DRAINING THECONDENSATE

Drain the condense from the filterevery 5,000 km.

Loosen ring nut A-fig. 15 of someturns and retighten it when fuel comesout free from water.

You are however advised to have thisoperation performed at a Fiat deal-ership.

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BATTERYThe Fiat Palio battery is of the “lim-

ited maintenance” type: under normalconditions it will not need to betopped up with distilled water.

The level of the battery fluid(elec-trolyte) should be between the twomarks on the battery when the car isparked on level ground. If the level isunder the MIN-fig. 16 line, have thecar seen to at a Fiat Dealership.

See the section “In an emergency”for instructions on how to rechargethe battery.

The liquid in the batteryis poisonous and corro-sive. do not let it touch

the skin or eyes. Do not bringnaked flames or possible sourcesof sparks near the battery: risk offire and explosion.

Working on low fluidcan damage the batterybeyond repair and lead to

the casing cracking and spillingthe acid it contains.

When you have to oper-ate on the battery or nearit, always protect your

eyes with adequate glasses.

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Batteries contain sub-stances very dangerous forthe environment. We rec-

comend you have the car seen toat a Fiat Dealership for the bat-tery replacement. It is suitablyequipped for disposing of used oiland filters in an environmentally-friendly way that complies withthe law.

Incorrect fitting of elec-trical and electronic ac-cessories can seriously

damage the car.

If the car will stand for along time in the cold, re-move the battery and

store it in a warm place to avoidit freezing.

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The total intake of these systems(factory and after-market) must be lessthan 0,6 mA x Ah (of the battery), asshown in the following table:

Battery Maximum permissiblestand-by intake

50Ah 30 mA

Furthermore, remember that high in-take electric devices (such as baby bot-tle warmer, vacuum cleaners, cellularphones, mini-fridges, etc.) poweredwhen the engine is off can deploy thebattery.

IMPORTANT If you need to fit ad-ditional systems in the car, rememberthat improper wiring connections, inparticular if they affect safety devices,are dangerous.

USEFUL ADVICE FOR LENGTHENINGTHE LIFEOF YOUR BATTERY

When you park the car, ensure thedoors, boot and bonnet are closedproperly. The courtesy light must beoff.

Do not keep accessories (e.g. soundsystem, hazard lights, etc.) switched onfor a long time when the engine is notrunning.

IMPORTANT A battery which iskept at a charge of less than 50% forany length of time will be damaged bysulphation leading to a reduction incranking power and a higher risk ofthe battery electrolyte freezing (thismay even occur at - 10°C).

If the car is inactive for a long peri-od of time, refer to “Long inactivity ofthe car”, in the “Correct use of thecar” chapter.

If you want to add electrical acces-sories after buying the car which needpermanent electric supply (alarm,free hand phone kit, radio navigatorwith satellite antitheft system etc.) vis-it a Fiat Dealership. They can sug-gest the most suitable accessories toget and check whether the electricsystem can support the required loador whether a larger capacity batteryis required.

These devices will, in fact, run off thebattery even when the key is not in-serted (car parked, engine stopped)and can destroy the battery.

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Electrolytefilling up

Insufficientstate of charge

Sufficient electrolyte lev-el and state of charge

Contact Fiat Dealership

Recharge (we suggest youto contact Fiat Dealership)

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If the indicator shows a light brightcoloration, or dark but without agreen central area, contact the FiatDealership.

Checking the state of charge

Checking the state of charge of bat-tery can be qualitatively carried outthrough the optical indicator, with re-

lation to coloration that the indicatorcan have. Refer to the following tableor to the plate fig. 18located on the battery, in positionB-fig. 17.

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BATTERY WITHOPTICAL HYDROMETER

Description

For versions/markets as provided,the battery can be equipped with vi-sual indicator A-fig. 17 for the elec-trolyte and state of charge control.The battery is of the “limited main-tenance” type equipped with controlindicator, therefore under normalconditions it will not need to betopped up with distilled water. A pe-riodical control is however necessaryin order to verify its efficiency throughthe optical control indicator locatedon the battery cover. It must presenta dark coloration, with a green centralarea.

Bright white coloration

Dark coloration without green area in the center

Dark coloration with green area in the center

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IMPORTANT If the sound systemor car alarm systems are not installedcorrectly, they can interfere with theworking of the electronic controlunits.

Modifications or repairsto the electrical systemcarried out incorrectly

and without bearing the featuresof the system in mind can causemalfunctions with the risk of fire.

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ELECTRONICCONTROL UNITSWhen the car is being used normal-

ly, special measures are not necessary.

The following instructions must befollowed very carefully however, if youwork on the electrical system orwhere emergency starting is neces-sary:

– Never disconnect the battery fromthe electrical system while the engineis running.

– Disconnect the battery from theelectrical system if you are recharg-ing it. Modern battery chargers candischarge voltage up to 20 V.

– Never perform emergency star-tups with a battery charger. Alwaysuse an auxiliary battery (see “Startupwith auxiliary battery” in “In an emer-gency” chapter).

– Be particularly careful when con-necting the battery to the electricalsystem. Make sure that the polarity iscorrect and the connection is efficient.After reconnecting the battery, the in-jection/ignition control unit will needto readapt its internal parameters.Therefore, the car’s performance maychange slightly during the first few kilo-meters.

– Do not connect or disconnect theterminals of the electronic units whilethe ignition key is at MAR.

– Do not check polarity throughsparking.

– Disconnect the electronic units ifyou are electrically welding the carbody. Remove the units if tempera-tures exceed 80°C (special operationson the bodywork etc.).

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SPARK PLUGSThe cleanness and soundness of the

spark plugs fig. 19 are very importantfor keeping the engine efficient andpolluting emissions down.

The appearance of the spark plug, ifexamined by an expert eye, is a goodway of pinpointing a problem even if ithas nothing to do with the ignition sys-tem. Therefore, if the engine has prob-lems, it is important to have the sparkplugs checked at a Fiat Dealership.

The spark plugs must bechanged at the timesspecified in the Service

Schedule. Only use the type ofplugs indicated. If the heat ratio isless than required or the life spec-ified is not guaranteed, problemscan arise.

Spark plug (type)

1.2 Champion RC7BMCChampion RC8BYC

1.6 NGK BKR5EZChampion RC10YCC

Bosch FR8DE

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WHEELS ANDTYRES

TYRE PRESSURE

Every two weeks and before longjourneys, check the pressure of eachtyre including the spare.

The pressure must be checked whenthe tyre is rested and cold.

It is normal for the pressure to risewhen you are driving. If you have tocheck or to restore the pressurewhen the tyres are warm, rememberthat the pressure value must be 0.3bar above the specified value.

Tyre pressure must becorrect to ensure goodroad holding.

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Do not change the tyresover in criss-cross fashionby moving a tyre from the

left hand side of the car to theright and vice versa.

Wrong tyre pressure causes unevenwear of the tyres fig. 20:

A - Correct pressure: tyre wearsevenly

B - Under inflated tyre: shouldertread wear

C - Over inflated tyre: centre treadwear.

Tyres must be replaced when thetread wears down to 1.6 mm. In anycase, comply with the laws in thecountry where the vehicle is being dri-ven.

IMPORTANT

As far as possible avoid sharp brak-ing, screech starts etc.

Be careful not to hit the kerb, pot-holes or other obstacles hard. Drivingover bumpy roads can damage thetyres.

Periodically check that the tyres haveno cuts in the side wall, abnormalswelling or irregular tyre wear. If anyof these occur, have the car seen to ata Fiat Dealership.

Avoid overloading your car: this canseriously damage wheels and/or tyres.

If you get a flat tyre, stop immediatelyand change it so as not to damage thetyre, the wheel, the suspension andthe steering.

Tyres age even if they are not usedvery much. Cracking of the tread rub-ber and the side walls are a sign of age-

If the pressure is too lowthe tyre overheats andthis can cause serious

damage.

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ing. In any case, if the tyres have beenfitted for more than six years theyshould be examined by an expert whocan judge whether they are still fit foruse. Remember to check the sparetyre particularly carefully.

If a replacement is necessary, alwaysuse new tyres and avoid using ones theorigin of which you are not certainabout.

If you replace a tyre, it is necessaryto check the inflation valve conditionand, as necessary, to change it too.

To ensure the front and rear tyres allwear evenly, you are advised to changethe tyres over every 10-15 thousandkilometres keeping them on the sameside of the car so as not to reverse thedirection of rotation.

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RUBBER TUBINGFollow the Service Schedule to the

letter as concerns supply line, powersteering and brake system rubber tub-ing. Ozone, high temperatures andlong absence of fluid in the system canin fact cause the hardening and crack-ing of the pipes with possible loss offluid. A careful check is therefore es-sential.

WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOWWIPERBLADES

Periodically clean the rubber partwith suitable products.Change the blades if the rubber edge

is warped or worn out. You should inany case change them approximatelyonce a year.

– Remove any snow that has settledon the glass: besides saving the bladesyou will avoid straining the electricwindscreen wiper motor and causingit to overheat.

– Do not operate the wind-screen/rear window wipers on dryglass.

Replacing the windscreen wiperblades fig. 21

1) Lift the windscreen wiper arm Aoff the glass and position the bladeso as to form a 90° angle with the arm.

2) Push the blade downwards to re-lease it from the arm A.

3) Refit a new blade, inserting thetongue on the proper set of the arm.Make sure that is locked.

Travelling with wornwiper blades is dangerousbecause it reduces visibil-

ity in bad weather.

Some simple steps can reduce po-tential damage to the blades:

– If the temperature falls to belowzero, make sure the rubber blade isnot frozen to the glass. If necessary,free it with a de-icing compound.

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SPRAY NOZZLES

If there is no jet of liquid, first makesure that there is liquid in the reser-voir: see “Checking Fluid Levels” inthis chapter.

Then make sure that the holes in thenozzles fig. 23-24 are not clogged up,use a pin for this if necessary.

The windscreen washer jets can bedirected by adjusting the inclination ofthe nozzles. Insert a screwdriver in A-fig. 23 so to direct the jets to thehighest point reached by the blades intheir movement.

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Changing the rear windowwiper blade fig. 22

1) To remove the blade, operate onthe indicated lever.

2) Refit the new blade, by insertingit in the relevant seat.

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The system is filled withR134a refrigerant whichwill not pollute the envi-

ronment in the event of leakage.Under no circumstances shouldR12 fluid be used as it is incom-patible with the system compo-nents and contains CFCs.

MANUAL CLIMATECONTROLDuring winter, the climate control

system must be turned on at leastonce a month for about ten minutes.

Before summer, have the systemchecked at a Fiat Dealership.

BODYWORK

PROTECTING THE CARFROM ATMOSPHERICAGENTS

The main causes of rust are:

– atmospheric pollution

– salt and humidity in the atmosphere(coastal or very hot and humid areas);

– environmental conditions that arespecific to the season.

In addition, the abrasiveness of dustin the atmosphere and sand carried bythe wind as well as mud and stoneskicked up by other cars must not beunderestimated.

Fiat has used leading-edge techno-logical solutions to effectively protectthe body from rust.

The main ones are:

– Painting systems and products thatmake the car particularly resistant torust and scratching.

– The use of zinc-plated (or pre-treated) sheet steel which is highly re-sistant to rust.

– The spraying of the underbody, en-gine compartment, inside the wheel-arches and other parts with wax-basedproducts with a high protective ca-pacity.

– Spraying plastic-coating materialsto protect the most exposed points:under the door, inside the wings, theedges etc.

– The use of “open” box sections toprevent condensation and water frombuilding up and rusting the inside ofthe parts.

BODY AND UNDERBODYGUARANTEE

Fiat Palio is covered by warrantyagainst any original structural or bodypart being perforated by rust. Refer tothe “WARRANTY (Owners ServicePolicy) BOOKLET” for the generalterms.

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Detergents pollute wa-ter. For this reason, thecar must be washed in an

area equipped for the collectionand purification of the liquidsused while washing.

To wash the car properly:

1) Wash the body using a low pres-sure jet of water.

2) Wipe a sponge with a slightlysoapy solution over the bodywork,frequently rinsing the sponge.

3) Rinse well with water and drywith a jet of air or a chamois leather.

When drying the car, be careful toget at those parts which are not soeasily seen e.g. the door frames, bon-net and around the headlights wherewater can most readily collect. Youshould leave the car out in the openso that any water remaining can evap-orate more easily.

Do not wash the car after it has beenparked in the sun or while the bon-net is hot: it could take the shine offthe paint.

Outside plastic parts must be cleanedfollowing the usual car washing pro-cedure.

Avoid parking the car under trees;the resinous substances that certainspecies of tree shed dull the paintworkand increase the possibility of rustforming.

IMPORTANT Bird droppings mustbe washed off immediately and withgreat care as their acid is particularlyaggressive.

Windows

Use specific window cleaners toclean the windows. Use very cleancloths to avoid scratching the glass ordamaging its transparency.

TIPS FOR KEEPING THEBODY IN GOOD CONDITION

Paintwork

The paintwork is not only to makeyour car look attractive but also toprotect the steel.

If the paint is scuffed or scratcheddeeply you are advised to touch up asnecessary to prevent rust from form-ing.

Only use genuine products whentouching up the paintwork (see the“Technical Specifications”).

Ordinary maintenance of the paint-work means washing it. The frequen-cy you should do this depends on theconditions and the environment thecar is driven in. For example:

– in areas with a high level of air pol-lution;

– on roads sprinkled with road salt-wash;

– parking under trees which dropresin. In these cases, you should washyour car more frequently.

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Detergents pollute wa-ter. The car must there-fore be washed in an area

equipped for the collection andpurification of the liquids usedwhile washing.

IMPORTANT The engine com-partment should be washed while theengine is cold and with the ignition keyat STOP. After washing make surethat the various protections (e.g. rub-ber boots and various guards) havenot been removed or damaged.

IMPORTANT To prevent damageto the electric heater element, wipe theinside of the heated rear window gen-tly in the same direction as the ele-ments.

Engine compartment

At the end of each winter season,carefully clean the engine compart-ment. Have this done at a garage.

INTERIORSPeriodically check that water has not

collected under the mats (from dip-ping shoes, umbrellas etc.) which couldcause the steel to rust

CLEANING SEATS ANDFABRIC COMPONENTS

– Remove dust with a soft brush orvacuum cleaner.

– Brush the seats with a dampsponge with water and a neutral soap.

Never use flammableproducts (petroleumether or petrol) to clean

the inside of the car. Electro-static charges generated by rub-bing while cleaning could causefires. Do not keep aerosol

cans in the car. There isthe risk they might ex-

plode. Aerosol cans must neverbe exposed to a temperatureabove 50°C; when the weatherstarts to get hot the temperatureinside the car might go well be-yond that figure.

PLASTIC PARTS INSIDE THECAR

Use special products designed not toalter the appearance of the compo-nents.

IMPORTANT Do not use alcoholor petrol to clean the glass of the in-strument panel.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Motor and engineering enthusiasts as well asthose “in the trade” will probably start reading fromthis point in the handbook. This, in fact, is where asection jam-packed with facts, figures, formulae,measurements and tables begins.

In a sense, it is Fiat Palio’s identity card. A docu-ment that introduces the car and explains in techni-cal jargon all the features that go together to make ita model designed to give you superlative driving sat-isfaction.

CAR IDENTIFICATION DATA ........................... PAGE 129ENGINE CODES -BODYWORK PAINT IDENTIFICATIONPLATE .......................................................................... PAGE 130 ENGINE ....................................................................... PAGE 131TRANSMISSION ....................................................... PAGE 133BRAKES ....................................................................... PAGE 134SUSPENSIONS ......................................................... PAGE. 134STEERING ................................................................... PAGE 135WHEELS AND TYRES ............................................ PAGE 136ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ............................................ PAGE 137WEIGHTS ................................................................... PAGE 138PERFORMANCES ..................................................... PAGE 138DIMENSIONS ............................................................ PAGE 139CAPACITIES .............................................................. PAGE 140FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ................................. PAGE 141TYRE PRESSURE ....................................................... PAGE 143

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CAR IDENTIFICATION DATA

CHASSIS MARKING fig. 1

This is stamped on the floor pan ofthe passenger compartment under thefront right-hand seat.

It can be reached by lifting the bon-net lid and it includes:– car model MAG 178000;– chassis number.

ENGINE MARKING Fig. 2 - versions 1.2Fig. 3 - versions 1.6Fig. 4 - versions 1.9 D

The marking is stamped on the cylin-der block and includes the model andthe serial number.

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MODEL PLATE fig. 4

This label is secured to the bonnetand bears the following identificationdata:

A - Manufacturer’s name

B - Homologation number

C - Vehicle type code

D - Chassis number

E - Maximum vehicle weight fullyloaded

F - Maximum vehicle weight fullyloaded plus trailer

G - Maximum vehicle weight onfront axle

H - Maximum vehicle weight on rearaxle

I - Engine type

L - Body version code

M - Number for spares

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ENGINES CODE - BODYWORK VERSIONS

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BODYWORKPAINT IDENTIFICATIONPLATEfig. 5

This adhesive label is applied to theinner 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.

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178C4066 182B6000Otto Otto

4 in line 4 in line2 4

70,80 x 78,86 80,50 x 78,401242 15969,1:1 9,5 : 154 73.572 100

6000 5500102 13710,4 143250 4250

850 ± 50 850 ± 50

7° 0°41° 34°

43° 24°5° 0°

0,40 ± 0,05 Tappets0,45 ± 0,05 hydraulic

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1.2 1.6 1.9

ENGINE

223A6000Diesel

4 in line2

82x90.41910

22.5 : 14663

450012012.22500

900 ± 100

5°37°

31°3°

0.3 ± 0.05

GENERALType codeCycleNumber and layout of cylindersNumber of valves per cylinderDiameter x stroke mmTotal capacity cm3

Compression ratioMaximum power (DIN) kW

PSat RPM

Maximum torque (DIN) Nmkgm

at RPMIdle ratio rpmTIMINGIntake:

opens BTDCcloses ABDC

Exhaust:opens BBDCcloses ATDC

Cold-operation tappet clearance:intake mmexhaust mm

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FUEL SUPPLY/ IGNITION

Integrated multipoint electronic in-jection and ignition system: only oneelectronic control unit controls bothfunctions. It processes both the timethe injection lasts (for petrol meter-ing) and the ignition advance angle.

Type: Multipoint.

Air cleaner: dry, with paper filteringelement.

Fuel pump: by immersion, in the tank.

Injection pressure 3 bar

Mixture metered by electronic pro-cessing of the data picked up by theengine speed sensor and absolutepressure sensor in the intake manifold.

Petrol metering system : a “ClosedLoop” (information on the combus-tion trend transmitted by the sensorLambda).

Ignition order: 1-3-4-2.

Spark plugs:

Modifications or repairsto the fuel feed systemthat are not carried out

properly or do not take the sys-tem’s technical specifications in-to account can cause malfunc-tions leading to the risk of fire.

LUBRICATION

Forced-feed with gear pump withpressure relief valve incorporated.

Oil purification through full-flow car-tridge filter.

COOLING

Cooling system with radiator, cen-trifugal pump and expansion tank.

Thermostat on the secondary circuitfor recirculating the water from theengine to the radiator. “By-pass con-trolled” thermostat.

Electrical fan for cooling the radiatorwith connection/disconnection, con-trolled by a thermostatic switch lo-cated on the radiator.

Spark plug (type)

1.2 Champion RC7BMCChampion RC8BYC

1.6 NGK BKR5EZChampion RC10YCC

Bosch FR8DE

Other equivalent Spark plug for 1.6 engineis Champion RC10YCC.

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TRANSMISSION

CLUTCH

Self-adjusting with travel-free pedal.

Hydraulic clutch control.

Cyclical gear reduction and differen-tial assembly incorporated in the gear-box. The ratios are:

Drive transmission to the frontwheels by means of drive shafts con-nected to the differential assembly andthe wheels with CV joints.

GEARBOX AND DIFFERENTIAL

Five forward gears and reverse withsynchromesh for front gear engage-ment.

The ratios are:

1.2 1.6 1.9

in 1st gear 4.273 3.909 3.909

in 2nd gear 2.158 2.158 2.158

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

Torque Teeth reduction Number

in the differential

1.2 3.867 58/15

1.6 3.867 58/15

1.9 D 3.867 58/15

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SUSPENSIONS

FRONT

Independent wheel, MacPherson-type with lower wishbones anchoredto an auxiliary cross bar.

Coil springs and double action shockabsorbers.

Anti-roll stabiliser bar.

REAR

Torsion axle coil spring.

Stabiliser bar and telescopic dual ef-fect shock absorber.

BRAKES

SERVICE AND EMERGENCYBRAKES

Front: disc-type with floating calliper.

Rear: drum and self-centering shoes.

Cross-over hydraulic circuit control.

Vacuum brake booster: 9”.

Four channel ABS system with foursensors.

Automatic take-up of clearance dueto friction lining wear.

Brake distributor proportioning valveworking on the hydraulic cricuit of therear brakes.

HAND BRAKE

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

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STEERINGEnergy absorbing steering wheel (air

bag, if provided).

Rake adjustable, jointed energy ab-sorbing steering column.

Mechanical or hydraulic rack and pin-ion command with permanent lubri-cation.

Hydraulic power steering (as pro-vided).

Permanent lubrication joints.

Minimum turning diameter:10.2 metres.

Number of steering wheel turns lockto lock:

3.69 turns for mechanical steering;2.66 turns for hydraulic steering.

Do not push the powersteering to its limit whilethe engine is running for

more than 15 seconds: this willmake a noise and could damagethe system.

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Max speed indexQ = up to 160 km/h.R = up to 170 km/h.S = up to 180 km/h.T = up to 190 km/h.U = up to 200 km/h.H = up to 210 km/h.V = up to 240 km/h.W = up to 270 km/h.Y = up to 300 km/h.

Load index (capacity)

60 = 250 kg61 = 257 kg62 = 265 kg63 = 272 kg64 = 280 kg65 = 290 kg66 = 300 kg67 = 307 kg68 = 315 kg69 = 325 kg70 = 335 kg71 = 345 kg72 = 355 kg73 = 365 kg74 = 375 kg75 = 387 kg76 = 400 kg77 = 412 kg

78 = 425 kg79 = 437 kg80 = 450 kg81 = 462 kg82 = 475 kg83 = 487 kg84 = 500 kg85 = 515 kg86 = 530 kg87 = 545 kg88 = 560 kg89 = 580 kg90 = 600 kg91 = 615 kg92 = 630 kg93 = 650 kg94 = 670 kg95 = 690 kg

96 = 710 kg97 = 730 kg98 = 750 kg99 = 775 kg100 = 800 kg101 = 825 kg

102 = 850 kg103 = 875 kg

104 = 900 kg1CORRECT READING OF THE RIM fig. 6

The indications, necessary to knowthe meaning of the identification ini-tials printed on the rim, are listed be-low.

CORRECT READING OF THE TYRE fig. 6

The indications, necessary to knowthe meaning of the identification ini-tials printed on the tyre, are listed be-low.

175 =Nominal (S, distance in mmbetween the sides).

65 = height/width ratio (H/S) in per-centage.

R = Radial tyre.

14 =Diameter of the rim in inches(Ø).

82 = Load index (capacity).

T = Max speed index.

Example 175/65 R 14 82 S

IMPORTANT The light alloywheels are fixed with specific bolt in-compatible with any printed steelwheels, excluding the specific sparewheel.

SNOW TYRES

Use reduced dimension winter tyres,see “Snow Chains” chapter.

WHEEL GEOMETRY

Convergence of the front wheel mea-sured between the rims: –1±1(PowerSteering), +1mm (Mechnical Steering).The values refer to a car after running in.

WHEELS ANDTYRESPressed steel or alloy (as provided)

wheel rims; specific fixing bolts (di-mensionally different and respective-ly incompatible) for each of the twotypes of rim.

IMPORTANT In the event of dis-crepancies between the information inthe Owner Handbook and the LogBook, consider the specifications giv-en in the Log Book only.

To ensure safety of the vehicle inmovement, it must be fitted with tyresof specified size and of the same makeand type on all wheels.

Versions Rim Tyre1.2 EL-ELX-SPORT 5.00Bx13 165/80 R131.6 16V GTX 51/2 Jx14C(*) 175/65 R141.9 D EL-ELX 5.00Bx13 165/80 R13

(*) Alloy rims

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Delivered power

1.2 0.8 kW

1.6 1.3 kW

1.9 D 1.4 kW

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ALTERNATOR

Rectifier bridge and built-in elec-tronic voltage regulator. Battery be-gins recharging as soon as the enginestarts.

STARTER MOTOR

Modifications or repairsto the electrical systemcarried out incorrectly

and without bearing the featuresof the system in mind can causemalfunctions with the risk of fire.

ELECTRIC SYSTEMSupply voltage: 12 Volt.

BATTERY

With negative earth.

Discharge capacity Discharge current 20 hour fast cold (–18°C)

1.2 50 Ah 250A

1.6 50 Ah 250A

1.9 D 60 Ah 320A

Max supplied nominalcurrent

1.2 90A

1.6 90A

1.9 D 90A

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1015 1085

375 375

800 850800 800

50 50

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WEIGHTS

(*) If special equipment is fitted, the unloadedcar weight increases thus reducing the spec-ified payload , respecting the max allowableloads.

(**) Loads not to be exceeded. The driver isresponsible for arranging the loads so thatthey comply with these limits.

PERFORMANCETop speeds allowable after running in, km/h.

1140

375

850

800

50

Kerb weight (including fuel, spare wheel, tools and accessories):

Payload (*) including driver :

Maximum allowable loads (**)– front axle:– rear axle:

Maximum load on the roof:

Weights (kg) 1.2 1.6 1.9

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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DIMENSIONSDimensions 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

Boot volume (standard VDA):

– normal conditions: 260 dm3

– extended with load up to side win-dows: 650 dm3

– extended to second folding uptofront seat : 950 dm3

fig. 7

I 170 170

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1.2litres kg

47 –5.5-7.5 –

5.9 6.1

3.05 2.75

1.8 1.5

0.68 0.54

– 0.075

0.40

0.50

2.3 –

1.6litre kg

47 –5.5-7.5 –

6.6 6.8

3.88 3.5

1.8 1.5

0.68 0.54

– 0.075

0.40

0.50

2.3 –

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Prescribed fuelsRecommended products

Super unleaded petrol 87 R.O.N.

Mixture composed by 70% distilled water and 30% fluid PARAFLU11

VS MAX PETROL (*)

ZC 80/S

GI/A

MRM 2

TOP 4

TOP 4

Mixture of distilled water and 10% of fluid DPI

CAPACITIES

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

47 –5.5-7.5 –

4.8 3.9

4 3.3

2.0 1.73

0.68 0.54

– 0.075

0.40 –

0.50

2.3 –

1.9litre kg

Fuel tank: including a reserve of:

Engine cooling system:– with manual climate control system

ngine sump:Engine sump and filter:

Transaxle:

Hydraulic power steering:

CV joint cavities and boots :

Front and rear hydraulic brake circuit:

Hydraulic brake circuit withABS antilock device:

Windscreen/rear window washer fluid reservoir:

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FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTSPRODUCTS WHICH MAY BE USED AND THEIR SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications of fluids and lubricants to usefor best car operation

SAE 15W40 grade mineral multigrade oils that exceed the APISG and CCMC G4 specifications

SAE 15W40 multi grade synthetic based oil exceedingAPI CD CC MCPDZ

SAE 80W EP oil exceeding API GL4 andMIL-L-2105 specifications

“ATF DEXRON II D LEV” oil

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

Transmission lubri-cants and greases

Recommended lu-bricants and fluids

VS MAXPETROL

VS MAXDIESEL

ZC 80/S

GI/A

MRM 2 CV joints

Use temperaturesfrom –15°C to 40°C7,500 kms or 6 monthswhichever is earlierfrom previous change

Use temperaturesfrom –15°C to 40°C7,500 kms or 6 monthswhichever is earlierfrom previous change

Manual transmissionsand differentials

Hydraulic power steer-ing

ApplicationsUse

Lubricants for petrol engines

Lubricants forDiesel engines

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Use

Hydraulic brake/clutch fluids

Radiator antifreeze

Windscreen/rear window washer fluid

Specifications of fluids and lubricants to use for best car operation

Synthetic fluid, NHTSA n° 116, DOT 4,ISO 4925, SAE J 1703

Protective inhibited monoethylene glycol based antifreeze com-pound , CUNA NC 956-16

Alcohol, water and surfactants mixture CUNA NC 956 - II

Recommended lu-bricants and fluids

TOP 4

PARAFLU11

SC35

Applications

Hydraulic brakes andhydraulic clutch com-mands

Use percentage:70% of water and 30% of fluid PARAFLU11 upto –35°C

Use percentage:10% of fluid SC35and 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 thetyre is hot.

Tyre Medium load Full load WheelFront 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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Abord instrument ................... 33ABS ................................................. 56Accessories Purchased Air cleaner (replacement) ....... 116Air bag ........................................... 58Air re-circulation.......................... 40Air vents......................................... 38Alternator (specifications) ........ 137Ashtray ........................................... 47

Battery- jump starting ......................... 81- specifications........................... 137- with optical hydrometer .... 119- useful advices.......................... 118- maintenance............................ 118- recharging................................ 98

Bodywork- bodywork type code ........... 130- maintenance .......................... 125

Boot- extending ................................. 52- tailgate opening/closing ........ 16-51

Brake lights (bulb replacement) ................. 90

Brake-clutch fluid level ............... 115Brakes

- service and emergency ....... 134- fluid level ................................ 115

Bulb (replacement) ..................... 86- bulb types ............................... 86

By the Owner ............................... 79

Car dimensions ......................... 139Car maintenance ......................... 104Ceiling lights

- control ..................................... 46- bulb replacement................... 92

Centralized locking .................... 17-49Chassis(marking) ......................... 129Cheap running that respects

the environment ..................... 73Checking the levels .................... 111Children safety ............................ 18-49Climate control system

- climate ..................................... 39- controls.................................... 14-39- fast demisting ........................ 40- maintenance .......................... 125- air re-circulation .................... 40- heating...................................... 39

Climate/heating control system ........................................ 37

Clutch ............................................. 133Containing running costs and

pollution .................................... 75Control switches ........................ 15-44Correct use of your car ............ 64

Dashboard ................................ 9Demisting....................................... 40

- rear window .......................... 40- windscreen and side window ...................................... 40

Differential ..................................... 133Digital clock ................................. 34

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Dipped beam headlights- control ..................................... 13-41- bulb replacement ................. 88

Doors.............................................. 17-48

Electric system........................... 137Electric window winder ............ 15-49Electronic central units ............. 120Engine compartment .................. 16-54Engine compartment

(washing) ................................... 127Engine cooling fluid

thermometer ........................... 34Engine cooling fluid level ............ 113Engine oil consumption ............. 112Engine oil level ............................. 112Engine oil

- consumption .......................... 112- checking the level ................. 112

Engine- power supply/ignition........... 132- engine type code .................. 130- characteristic data ................ 131- engine compartment

washing ................................... 127- lubrication ............................... 132

- marking .................................... 129- cooling...................................... 132

Filling ............................................ 140First-aid kit ................................... 103Flashing ........................................... 13-42Front foglights............................... 56Front foglights

- switch on/off button ............ 15-44- bulb replacement ................. 90

Fuel filler cap ................................ 18-63Fuel flap opening lever............... 18-63Fuel flap

- opening lever ......................... 18-63Fuel level indicator ..................... 33Fuel lock switch .......................... 44Fuel

- level indicator ........................ 33- fuel lock switch ...................... 44- fuel flap opening level ........... 18-63

Fuses................................................ 93- replacement ............................ 93

Gearbox- gearbox use ........................... 68- transmission ........................... 133

Getting to know the car ........... 20Glove compartment.................... 45

Handbrake ............................... 67-134Hazard lights ................................. 13-43Head rest ....................................... 11-23Headlight trim .............................. 56Headlights (upward slant

compensation) ......................... 56Heated rear window .................. 15-44Heating ........................................... 39

Identification data ..................... 129If an accident occurs ................... 102Ignition device .............................. 21In an emergency .......................... 80Instrument panel ......................... 10Interior lights ............................... 92Interior equipment ..................... 45

Keys............................................. 11-21Kilometer counter....................... 33

Level control ............................. 111Lubricants(specifications) .......... 141

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Main beam headlights- control ..................................... 13-41- flashing...................................... 13-42- bulb replacement................... 88

Maintenance- Additional interventions ..... 108- servicing schedule.................. 105- servicing schedule plan......... 106

Max speeds ................................... 138

Paintwork identification plate ............................................ 130

Paintwork- maintenance .......................... 126- Identification plate ............... 130

Parking ........................................... 67Passenger compartment air vents 38Performances ................................ 138Periodic checks and before

long distances........................... 78Plate light ...................................... 92Power steering fluid level ......... 114Pretensioners................................ 32Protecting emission control

devices ....................................... 74

Protecting the environment ..... 63

Raising the car .......................... 99Ready to start ............................... 8Rear mirror

- rear view mirrors.................. 14-24- driving mirror......................... 23

Rear window washer- control ..................................... 13-43- fluid level ................................ 114

Rear window wiper- controls.................................... 13-43- blades ...................................... 127- sprayer ..................................... 124

Rev counter................................... 34Reversing lights

(bulb replacement) ................. 90Roof rack ....................................... 55

Safe driving- travelling ................................. 70- driving with ABS ................... 73- driving in rain.......................... 71- driving at night ...................... 71- driving in the mountains ...... 72

- driving in fog ........................... 71- driving on snow and ice .... 72- before driving ........................ 69

Seat belts........................................ 12-24- general warnings.................... 27- use ..................................... 12-24-26- maintenance .......................... 28- adjusting the height of the

seat belts ................................ 12-25Seats

- cleaning .................................... 127- adjustments............................. 11-22

Side/tail lights- control .................................... 13-41- front bulb replacement ...... 89- rear bulb replacement.......... 90

Side/tail lights- control ..................................... 13-42- front bulb replacement ...... 89- side bulb replacement ......... 89- rear bulb replacement.......... 90

Snow chains ................................. 77

Sound system ............................... 60

- aerial ......................................... 62

- standard equipment .............. 61

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Spark plugs ................................... 121

Speedometer................................. 33

Starter (specifications) ............... 137

Starting the engine ...................... 65

- Jump starting ......................... 81

- bump starting ........................ 66-82

- ignition switch ....................... 21

- turning off the engine .......... 66

- starting procedure ................ 65

- engine warm up (just started) ................................... 66

Steering column lock .................. 11-22

Steering column stalks ............... 13-41

Steering........................................... 135

Storing the car ............................. 78

Sun visors ...................................... 47

Suspensions .................................. 134

Symbols .......................................... 4

Technical specifications ........... 128

Third brake light ......................... 91

Towing the car ........................... 101

Transmission ................................. 133

Transporting children in safety .......................................... 29

Tubing ............................................ 123

Tyre pressure ......................... 121-143

Tyres

- specifications........................... 136

- Correct reading .................... 136

- maintenance .......................... 121

- inflation pressure ............ 121-143

- changing the wheel................ 82

Useful accessories ................... 79

Ventilation.................................. 40

Warning lights

- injection system failure ....... 35

- air bag failure......................... 36

- engaged handbrake .............. 35- direction indicators ............. 36- low brake-clutch fluid level 35- low engine oil pressure........ 35- low battery recharge ......... 35- main beam headlights .......... 36- Exterior lights......................... 36- unserviceable ABS................. 36

Weights .......................................... 138Wheel rims.................................... 136

- correct reading of the rim .. 136Wheels

- wheel geometry..................... 136- specifications........................... 136- maintenance .......................... 121- replacement ........................... 82

Windows- electric window winder .... 15-49- manual window winder ...... 16-50- cleaning operation................. 126

Windscreen washer- control .................................... 13-42

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- fluid level.................................. 114Windscreen washer

- control ..................................... 13-42- blades........................................ 124- sprayer ..................................... 124

Windscreen/rear window washerfluid level ................................... 114

Windscreen/rear window wiper blades ......................................... 123

Windscreen/rear window wipersprayers ..................................... 124

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NOTES

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OIL CHANGE?

THE EXPERTS RECOMMEND VS MAX

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

You will find VS MAX at all Fiat Dealershipsand garages the next time you need tochange the oil in your engine.

35,000 motor experts all over Europerecommend VS MAX as being the bestprotection for your vehicle’s engine.

YOUR LOCAL MECHANIC RECOMMENDS IT

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Specially designed for petrol and diesel en-gines, the VS MAX products guarantee fast,complete engine lubrication and excellentprotection from wear.

GENERALPERFORMANCEDETERIORATION

STANDARD OIL

IDEAL OIL

DISTANCE TRAVELLED

VS MAX

GENERAL PERFORMANCEDETERIORATION

YOUR CAR HAS CHOSEN VS MAX

VS MAX is the result of combining traditionwith the experience of the A FL Group lab-oratories, which has been built up over theyears by experimental research on the VSline products. Its formula places it at the topof the mineral. multi-grade oil classification.

Multi-purpose additives combined with se-lect mineral bases ensure complete engineprotection and limit the oxidation processeson the lubricant, and wear on the more del-icate mechanical parts of the engine.

These characteristics are particularly im-portant when driving the vehicle aroundtown where the lubricant is constantly un-der stress due to continual stopping andstarting.

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FUEL CAPACITY (litres)

COLD TYRES PRESSURE [bar (kg/cm2) / lb/sq. in (P.S.I)]

ENGINE OIL CAPACITY

Print no.AS/STA 50167-03/2003 - 4th edition - Printed in India

Coordinamento Editoriale Satiz - Torino

24 HOURS SERVICE CALL - 9628 290 260This 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.

1.2 1.6 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

1.2 1.6 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.

Tyre Average load Full load SpareFront Rear Front Rear wheel

1.2 EL-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.

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