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IF A BULB BURNS OUT
Modifications or repairs
to the electrical system
carried out incorrectly
and without bearing the features
of the system in mind can cause
malfunctions with the risk of fire.
You should have the
bulbs replaced at a Fiat
Dealership. The correct
operation and direction of the
headlights is essential for safety
and is governed by the highway
code.Only touch the metal
part when handling halo-
gen bulbs. If the transpar-
ent bulb is touched it reduces the
intensity of the light emitted and
can also reduce the life of the
bulb. If you touch the bulb acci-
dentally, rub it with a cloth moist-
ened with alcohol and leave it to
dry.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
When a light is not working, check
that it has not fused before changing the
bulb.
For the location of the fuses, refer to
“If a fuse blows” in this chapter.
Before replacing a bulb that does not
work, check that the contacts are not
oxidised.
Halogen bulbs contain
pressurised gas which, if
broken, may cause small
fragments of glass to be project-
ed outwards.
Burnt-out bulbs must be replaced
with ones of the same type. Bulbs with
low power offer low illumination,
bulbs with too much power absorb
too much energy.
Always check the height of the head-
light beam after changing a bulb.
TYPES OF BULBS
Several types of bulbs are installed in
the car
fig. 12:
A. Glass bulbs
Clipped into position. Pull to remove.
B. Bayonet connection bulbs
Remove from the bulb holder by
pressing the bulb and rotating it anti-
clockwise.
C. Cylindrical bulbs
Remove by pulling away from termi-
nals.
D-E. Halogen bulbs
To remove bulb, loosen the fixing
spring from the relevant seat.
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Fig. 33
A
- Fuse tongs.
The devices protected by the fuses
in the fusebox, are listed in the fol-
lowing tables.
fig. 33
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Do not attempt to re-
pair a blown maxi fuse.
Go to a Fiat Dealership.If the fuse blows again,
have the car inspected at
a Fiat Dealership.Never replace a broken
fuse with anything other
than a new fuse. Always
use a fuse of the same colour.
FUSES IN FUSEBOX
The fusebox is located under the
dashboard to the right of the steer-
ing wheel.
To reach the fuses, unscrew the fix-
ing screws
A-fig. 32and remove the
cover
B.
Graphic symbols identifying the elec-
trical component corresponding to
each fuse are shown on the inside of
the cover.
fig. 32
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Componentfuse 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
610A
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
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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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Cars fitted with an en-
gine/gearbox guard cannot
be lifted from the front.
IF THE CAR
NEEDS TO BE
RAISED
WITH THE JACK
See “If a Tyre is Punctured”, in this
chapter.
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 be
used to change a wheel
on the car for which it
was designed. It should not be
put to other uses or emplyoed to
rise other models. Under no cir-
cumstances should it be used
when carrying out repairs under
the car.
An incorrectly posi-
tioned jack may cause the
car to fall.
Do not use the jack to
lift loads exceeding that
indicated on the label at-
tached to the jack itself.
Please note:
– the jack requires no adjustments;
– the jack cannot be repaired. If it
breaks it must be replaced with a new
jack;
– no other tool, except for the han-
dle shown in this chapter, can be fit-
ted to the jack.
fig. 36
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fig. 42
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FIRST-AID KIT
The first-aid kit must at least containfig. 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 non
greasy 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 coupon
is prescribed at 1,000-1,500 kms or 3 months
whichever is earlier from the date of sale of vehicle.
However, it is useful to remember that the car
needs always ordinary attentions such as systematic
control with possible fluid level refuelling, tyre pres-
sure restoration, etc.
You should nonetheless bear in mind that the
proper maintenance of your car is certainly the best
way to keep it in tip-top conditions for years to
come and safeguard its performance and safety fea-
tures, while respecting the environment and keeping
running costs down.
Remember that the scrupulous compliance with
the servicing rules marked by the symbol ∑
can
constitute the condition necessary for the mainte-
nance of the warranty.
SCHEDULED SERVICING .................................... PAGE 105
SCHEDULED SERVICING
PLAN ............................................................................ PAGE 106
ADDITIONAL INTERVENTIONS ....................... PAGE 108
LEVEL CHECK ........................................................... PAGE 110
AIR CLEANER ............................................................ PAGE 116
BATTERY .................................................................... PAGE 117
ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNITS ..................... PAGE 120
SPARK PLUGS ........................................................... PAGE 121
WHEELS AND TYRES ............................................ PAGE 121
RUBBER PIPES ........................................................... PAGE 123
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WIPER......... PAGE 123
MANUAL CLIMATE SYSTEM ............................... PAGE 125
BODYWORK ............................................................ PAGE 125
INTERIORS ................................................................. PAGE 127
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SCHEDULED
SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the car is es-
sential for ensuring it stays in tip-top
condition 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 remember
that the Scheduled Servicing does not
completely exhaust all the exigencies
of the car: also in the initial period of
time prior to the coupon of 1000-
1500 km and later on, between one
coupon and an other, the ordinary at-
tentions are always necessary such as
systematic control with possible fluid
level refuelling, tyre pressure restora-
tion etc…
IMPORTANTThe Scheduled Ser-
vicing Coupons are prescribed by the
Manufacturer. The failure in the exe-
cution of the coupons can cause the
cancellation of the warranty.
The service of Scheduled Servicing is
performed by all
Fiat Dealership,
with prefixed times.
If performing each intervention, in
addition to the prescribed operations,
the necessity of further replacements
or repairs occurs, these latter can be
performed only with the explicit
agreement of the Customer.
IMPORTANT We suggest you to
immediately signal to
Fiat Dealer-
ship
possible small operational non
conformities, without waiting for the
next coupon execution.
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Thousands of kilometers 15 3045 6075 90105 120135 150165 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 “Additional
interventions” in this chapter) (for diesel version replace the filter
every 7,500 km)
Replace air cleaner cartridge (diesel version) (see “important” in the
“Additional interventions” in this chapter)
Replace air cleaner cartridge (see “Additional checks” in this chapter)
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