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Detergents pollute wa-
ter. The car must there-
fore be washed in an area
equipped for the collection and
purification of the liquids used
while washing.
IMPORTANT
The engine com-
partment should be washed while the
engine is cold and with the ignition key
at
STOP. After washing make sure
that the various protections (e.g. rub-
ber boots and various guards) have
not been removed or damaged.
IMPORTANTTo prevent damage
to the electric heater element, wipe the
inside 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.
INTERIORS
Periodically check that water has not
collected under the mats (from dip-
ping shoes, umbrellas etc.) which could
cause the steel to rust
CLEANING SEATS AND
FABRIC COMPONENTS
– Remove dust with a soft brush or
vacuum cleaner.
– Brush the seats with a damp
sponge with water and a neutral soap.
Never use flammable
products (petroleum
ether or petrol) to clean
the inside of the car. Electro-
static charges generated by rub-
bing while cleaning could cause
fires.
Do not keep aerosol
cans in the car. There is
the risk they might ex-
plode. Aerosol cans must never
be exposed to a temperature
above 50°C; when the weather
starts to get hot the temperature
inside the car might go well be-
yond that figure.
PLASTIC PARTS INSIDE THE
CAR
Use special products designed not to
alter the appearance of the compo-
nents.
IMPORTANTDo not use alcohol
or petrol to clean the glass of the in-
strument panel.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Motor and engineering enthusiasts as well as
those “in the trade” will probably start reading from
this point in the handbook. This, in fact, is where a
section 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 it
a model designed to give you superlative driving sat-
isfaction.CAR IDENTIFICATION DATA ........................... PAGE 129
ENGINE CODES -
BODYWORK PAINT IDENTIFICATION
PLATE .......................................................................... PAGE 130
ENGINE ....................................................................... PAGE 131
TRANSMISSION ....................................................... PAGE 133
BRAKES ....................................................................... PAGE 134
SUSPENSIONS ......................................................... PAGE. 134
STEERING ................................................................... PAGE 135
WHEELS AND TYRES ............................................ PAGE 136
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ............................................ PAGE 137
WEIGHTS ................................................................... PAGE 138
PERFORMANCES ..................................................... PAGE 138
DIMENSIONS ............................................................ PAGE 139
CAPACITIES .............................................................. PAGE 140
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ................................. PAGE 141
TYRE PRESSURE ....................................................... PAGE 143
128
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CAR IDENTIFICATION DATA
CHASSIS MARKING fig. 1
This is stamped on the floor pan of
the passenger compartment under the
front 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 1.2
Fig. 3- versions 1.6
Fig. 4- versions 1.9 D
The marking is stamped on the cylin-
der block and includes the model and
the serial number.
fig. 1
P4E01667
fig. 2
P4E01482
fig. 3
P4E01828
MODEL PLATE fig. 4
This label is secured to the bonnet
and bears the following identification
data:
A - Manufacturer’s name
B - Homologation number
C - Vehicle type code
D - Chassis number
E - Maximum vehicle weight fully
loaded
F- Maximum vehicle weight fully
loaded plus trailer
G - Maximum vehicle weight on
front axle
H - Maximum vehicle weight on rear
axle
I - Engine type
L - Body version code
M- Number for spares
fig. 4
P4E02334
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ENGINES CODE -
BODYWORK VERSIONS
fig. 5
P4E01455
BODYWORK
PAINT
IDENTIFICATION
PLATE
fig. 5
This adhesive label is applied to the
inner side of the front right-hand door.
It bears the following data:
A - Paint manufacturer
B - Colour name
C - Fiat colour code
D- Respray and touch up code.
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178C4066 182B6000
Otto Otto
4 in line 4 in line
24
70,80 x 78,86 80,50 x 78,40
1242 1596
9,1:1 9,5 : 1
54 73.5
72 100
6000 5500
102 137
10,4 14
3250 4250
850 ± 50 850 ± 50
7° 0°
41° 34°
43° 24°
5° 0°
0,40 ± 0,05 Tappets
0,45 ± 0,05 hydraulic
131
1.2 1.6 1.9
ENGINE
223A6000
Diesel
4 in line
2
82x90.4
1910
22.5 : 1
46
63
4500
120
12.2
2500
900 ± 100
5°
37°
31°
3°
0.3 ± 0.05
GENERAL
Type code
Cycle
Number and layout of cylinders
Number of valves per cylinder
Diameter x stroke mm
Total capacity cm3
Compression ratio
Maximum power (DIN) kW
PS
at RPM
Maximum torque (DIN) Nm
kgm
at RPM
Idle ratio rpm
TIMING
Intake:
opens BTDC
closes ABDC
Exhaust:
opens BBDC
closes ATDC
Cold-operation tappet clearance:
intake mm
exhaust mm
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FUEL SUPPLY/ IGNITION
Integrated multipoint electronic in-
jection and ignition system: only one
electronic control unit controls both
functions. It processes both the time
the injection lasts (for petrol meter-
ing) and the ignition advance angle.
Type: Multipoint.
Air cleaner: dry, with paper filtering
element.
Fuel pump: by immersion, in the tank.
Injection pressure 3 barMixture metered by electronic pro-
cessing of the data picked up by the
engine speed sensor and absolute
pressure sensor in the intake manifold.
Petrol metering system : a “Closed
Loop” (information on the combus-
tion trend transmitted by the sensor
Lambda).
Ignition order: 1-3-4-2.
Spark plugs:
Modifications or repairs
to the fuel feed system
that 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 with
pressure 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 circuit
for recirculating the water from the
engine to the radiator. “By-pass con-
trolled” thermostat.
Electrical fan for cooling the radiator
with connection/disconnection, con-
trolled by a thermostatic switch lo-
cated on the radiator.
Spark plug (type)
1.2
Champion RC7BMCChampion RC8BYC
1.6NGK BKR5EZ
Champion RC10YCC
Bosch FR8DE
Other equivalent Spark plug for 1.6 engine
is Champion RC10YCC.
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STEERING
Energy 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 lock
to lock:
3.69 turns for mechanical steering;
2.66 turns for hydraulic steering.
Do not push the power
steering to its limit while
the engine is running for
more than 15 seconds: this will
make a noise and could damage
the system.
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Delivered power
1.20.8 kW
1.61.3 kW
1.9 D1.4 kW
137
ALTERNATOR
Rectifier bridge and built-in elec-
tronic voltage regulator. Battery be-
gins recharging as soon as the engine
starts.
STARTER MOTOR 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.
ELECTRIC SYSTEM
Supply voltage: 12 Volt.
BATTERY
With negative earth.
Discharge capacity Discharge current 20 hour fast cold (–18°C)
1.250 Ah 250A
1.650 Ah 250A
1.9 D60 Ah 320A
Max supplied nominalcurrent
1.290A
1.690A
1.9 D90A
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