Fiat 2003 Palio User manual

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 the
Warranty 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 and
with maximum respect of the environment. Everything, from its new multivalve engine to its safety devices, from
its improved comfort for driver and passengers alike to its practical solutions, with the possibility of a large 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 with
new 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.
Moving to the Max
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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 to
follow these instructions can cause
serious danger for safety of people.
Protecting the environment.
It indicates the correct procedures to
follow to ensure that the car does not
harm the environment.
Well-being of the car.
Important: Total or partial failure to
follow these instructions will result
in the risk of serious damage to the
car and sometimes invalidates the
warranty as well.
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Expansion tank
Do not remove the cap
when the coolant fluid is boiling.
Climate control tub-
ing
Do not open.
High pressure gas.
Belts and pulleys
Moving parts; do not
expose any part of the
body or clothes.
SYMBOLS
On some components of your Fiat
Palio, or near them, are applied spec-
ified coloured labels, whose symbols
attract the attention and indicates
important precautions that the user
must observe towards the compo-
nents under analysis.
A list of symbols to be found on
your Fiat Palio is given below with
the name of the component to which
it relates besides.
It is also indicates the meaning that
the symbol represents depending on
the subdivision of: danger, prohibi-
tion, warning, obligation, to which
the symbol belongs.
D NGER SYMBOLS
Coil
High voltage.
Battery
Corrosive fluid.
Battery
Explosion.
Fan
It can start when the
engine is switched off also.
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Hydraulic power
steering
Do not exceed the max-
imum level of the fluid as indicated
on the tank. Use only the fluid pre-
scribed in the “Refueling” chapter.
PROHIBITION SYMBOL W RNING SYMBOLS
Battery
Do not expose to open
flames.
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 SYSTEM
F ILURE (red) (diesel
versions)
When there is a fault in the injection
system.
The warning light should come on
when the ignition key is turned to
M R and go out after a few seconds.
W TER IN DIESEL FU-
EL FILTER versions (am-
ber) (diesel version)
When there is water in the diesel fu-
el filter. have the condense drained out
by a Fiat Dealership.
GLOW PLUGS
(amber)
(diesel version)
When the ignition key is turned to
the M R position. The warning light
will go out when the glowplugs reach
the correct temperature
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OBLIG TION SYMBOLS
Battery
Protect eyes.
Battery
Jack
Refer the owner
handbook.
Expansion tank
Use only the fluid pre-
scribed in the “Refueling” chapter.
Engine
Use only the lubricant
prescribed in the
“Refueling” chapter.
Unleaded fuel car
Use only unleaded fuel
87 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 the
fluid 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 to
know to start off in the best way: that is to say, in
total safety, right from the start.
In a few minutes you will be confident with warning
lights, instruments and main devices.
All adjustments must be made when the car is sta-
tionary.
DASHBOARD INSTRUMENT HOLDER ......... PAGE 9
INSTRUMENT PANEL .......................................... PAGE 10
KEYS............................................................................ PAGE 11
SEATS ........................................................................ PAGE 11
HEAD RESTS ........................................................... PAGE 11
SAFETY BELTS ........................................................ PAGE 12
STEERING COLUMN STALKS ........................... PAGE 13
REARVIEW MIRRORS ........................................... PAGE 14
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL ........................ PAGE 14
HAZARD LIGHTS .................................................. PAGE 14
COMMAND SWITCHES .......................................PAGE 15
ELECTRIC WINDOW WINDER ....................... PAGE 15
BOOT ........................................................................ PAGE 16
ENGINE BONNET ............................................... PAGE 16
DOORS ..................................................................... PAGE 17
AT THE FILLING STATION.................................. PAGE 18
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1. Adjustable side air vents - 2. Vents for air dispatch to side windows - 3. Adjustable central air vents - 4. Commands and
pilot lights - 5. Sound system seat - 6. Switch for hazard lights - 7. Digital clock - 8. Command lever of windscreen/rear 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.
P4E02269
DASHBOARD INSTRUMENT HOLDER
The presence and the position of the instruments and indicators may vary according to the version of your car.
fig. 1
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VERSIONS 1.2 EL - ELX
- Fuel level gauge with reserve
warning light.
B- Speedometer, kilometre
counter and trip meter.
C- Engine coolant temp. gauge.
VERSIONS 1.6 - GTX
- Fuel level gauge with reserve
warning light.
B- Engine coolant temperature
gauge.
C- Speedometer, kilometre
counter and trip meter.
D- Rev counter.
fig. 2
P4E02270
fig. 3 P4E02271
INSTRUMENT PANEL
VERSION 1.9 D EL-ELX
- Fuel level gauge with reserve
warning light.
B- Engine coolant gauge.
C- Speedometer, kilometre
counter and trip meter.
D- Rev counter.
P4E02671
Note: Dial gauge background
colours for illustrative purpose only.
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KEYS
A 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 the
ignition key is removed. It is
unlocked when the key is turned to
M R; lightly move the steering
wheel in either direction if the rota-
tion of the key is difficult.
fig. 5
P4E02062
HEAD RESTS
Adjust the headrest fig. 7 such that
the nape, and not the neck, rests on
them, making sure that they are
locked in the desired position. Refer
to the “Getting to know the car”
chapter.
SEATS
ll adjustments must
be made when the car is
stationary.
Seat adjustment fig. 6.
- To move the seat forwards or
backwards.
B- Seat back inclination adjust-
ment.
fig. 7
P4E01603
fig. 6
P4E01989
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djusting the central rear seat
belt fig. 10
To tighten: pull the end (this
operation can be carried out also
with the seat belt already fastened).
To loosen: pull length Bholding
the buckle at right-angles to the belt.
fig. 10
P4E01607
SAFETY BELTS
The adjustments
described below must be
performed before dri-
ving. void performing these
operations when the car is in
motion.
djusting the height
of the front seat belts
Fig. 8: fix the loop in point or B
fig. 9
P4E01796
Fig. 9
To lift: lift the loop C.
To lower: keeping the knob
pressed D move the loop C.
fig. 8
P4E01783
To ensure maximum
protection, keep the
backrest in the upright
position, lean back into the seat
and ensure that the seat belt
adheres closely to torso and
hips. Do not use the seat belt
when the seat back is reclined.
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STEERING COL-
UMN STALKS
RIGHT-H ND ST LK fig. 12
In position = 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.
Fig. 11
To fasten: insert tongue in B
on the buckle.
To loosen: press button C.
fig. 11
P4E01355
fig. 12
P4E02023
LEFT-H ND ST LK fig. 13
Position = 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 Oposition = Rearwind
screen wiper OFF.
Ring at ''position = Rear wind-
screen wiper ON.
fig. 13
P4E01682
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HAZARD LIGHTS
To switch them on, press the
switch -fig. 16.
To switch them off, press the
switch again.
The use of the hazard
lights is ruled by the
road code of the
Country in which you are dri-
ving and should be followed
accordingly.
fig. 16
P4E02286
fig. 15
P4E02285
MANUAL CLI-
MATE CONTROL
CONTROLS fig. 15
- To adjust the temperature.
B- Air recirculation selector.
C- Fan speed selector.
D - Air distribution control.
E- System on/off switch.
fig. 14
P4E02007
If the dimension of the
mirror causes difficulties
in a narrow place, fold
from the position 1 to the posi-
tion 2.
REARVIEW MIR-
RORS
IMPORT NT The reflecting sur-
face of the left-hand mirror is para-
bolic to increase viewing range.
Consequently, the dimension of the
reflected image is reduced, giving the
impression that the object is more
distant than it really is.
For the adjustment, operate knob
from inside of car -fig. 14.
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COMMAND
SWITCHES
Switches fig. 17.
- Rear windscreen heater switch.
B - Front fog light switch with LED.
C - A/C on/off switch.
ELECTRIC WIN-
DOW WINDER
FRONT ELECTRIC L WIN-
DOW WINDERS
Press the switch fig. 18 to lower
the window. Raise the switch to
wind up the window.
- Switch for adjusting front left
window.
B - Switch for adjusting front right
window.
Each door handle has a switch on it
to raise/lower its window.
fig. 17
P4E02287
fig. 18
P4E02011
fig. 19
P4E02012
ELECTRIC RE R WINDOWS
fig. 19
- 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 BONNET
To open: pull lever -fig. 22.
Press lever Band lift the bonnet.
Insert the end of rod -fig. 23 in
the recess Bon the bonnet.
To close: remove rod from
recess Band refit it in its clip. Lower
the bonnet until it is about 20 cm
above the engine compartment and
let it fall. Make sure the bonnet is
locked.
fig. 22
P4E02124
Open the boot only
when the car is station-
ary.
EXTENDING THE BOOT
For extending the boot space by
adjusting the rear seat refer to the
chapter on “Getting to know your
car”.
fig. 21
P4E01944
BOOT
From outside the car: use ignition
key to open.
From inside the car: pull lever -
fig. 21.
Improper use of the
electrical windows can be
dangerous.
Before and during their opera-
tion ensure that passengers are
not at risk from the moving glass
either by personal objects getting
caught in the mechanism or by
being injured by it directly.
lways remove the ignition key
when you get out of the car to
prevent the electric windows be-
ing operated accidentally and
constituting a danger to the peo-
ple left in the car.
fig. 20
P4E01791
M NU L WINDOWS fig. 20
To wind down/up the door win-
dows operate the command han-
dles.
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DOORS
Turn the key fig. 24:
1- door locked.
2- door unlocked
Pull the handle to open.
From inside:
– to open - pull handle -fig. 25;
– safety lock - with the door closed
press the lever .
It is possible to insert the safety
lock with open door only on the pas-
senger side on versions without cen-
tralized locking.
fig. 24
P4E01367
fig. 25
P4E02015
CENTR L DOOR LOCKING
SYSTEM
To lock/unlock all the doors at the
same time:
– from outside the car, turn the key
in the lock;
– from inside the car, with closed
door, press (to lock) or pull(to
unlock) one of the front door open-
ing lever.
The bonnet should be
opened only when the
car is stationary.
fig. 23
P4E01365
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AT THE FILLING
STATION
Refuel the car with unleaded fuel
only with octane-number (R.O.N.)
equal to 87.
Lift the lever -fig. 27 to unlock
the access door of fuel tank plug.
fig. 27
P4E01945
When refueling, position the plug in
the adequate seat on the door, as
shown in fig. 28.
CHILD S FETY LOCK
(rear doors)
This ensures that the rear doors
cannot be opened from inside the
car.
With the head of the ignition key
turn the device -fig. 26.
Position 1 - activated device.
Position 2 - deactivated device (a
little yellow mark certificates the
occurred connection).
fig. 26
P4E01612
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Ideally, refuel the car
before the reserve warn-
ing light illuminates.
Driving in fuel shortage condi-
tions can cause irregular supply
with negative effects on the
exhaust and catalytic system.
damaged catalytic
convertor means harm-
ful emissions and conse-
quent environment pollution.
NEVER go close to the
tank filler with naked
flames or lit cigarettes:
lso avoid going too close to
the fuel tank filler area, to avoid
inhaling harmful vapours.
NEVER fill leaded fuel
in the car (even in an
emergency) as the cat-
alytic muffler will get irre-
barably damaged.
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