2003 FIAT PALIO bonnet

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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ENGINE BONNET
To open: pull lever A-fig. 22.
Press lever
Band lift the bonnet.
Insert the end of rod
A-fig. 23in
the recess
Bon the bonnet.
To close: remove rod
Afrom
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
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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
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BOOT
From outside the car: use ignition
key to open.
From inside the car: pull lever
A-
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.
Always 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
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MANUAL WINDOWS fig. 20
To wind down/up the door win-
dows operate the command
Ahan-
dles.
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DOORS
Turn the keyfig. 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 closed
press the lever
A.
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
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fig. 25
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CENTRAL 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
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
You should read this chapter sitting comfortably in
your new Fiat Palio. This way you can see the parts
described 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 start
the engine and join the traffic, you will make a host of
other 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 21
IGNITION SWITCH ............................................... PAGE 21
INDIVIDUAL SETTINGS ........................................ PAGE 22
SEAT BELTS ............................................................... PAGE 24
TRANSPORTING CHILDREN IN SAFETY ...... PAGE 29
PRETENSIONER ....................................................... PAGE 32
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When the engine is run-
ning, do not put hands
near moving elements.
Be very careful that scarves, ties
or loose clothing do not acciden-
tally get caught in moving parts;
this can be extremely dangerous.BONNET
To open the bonnet:
1) Pull lever A-fig. 63.
fig. 64
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fig. 65
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Before lifting the bonnet
check that the wind-
screen wiper arms are
not raised from the windscreen.
Important. Improper
positioning of the support
rod could cause the bon-
net fall violently.
This should only be done
when the car is station-
ary.
2)Press lever A-fig. 64.
3)Lift the bonnet and release the
support rod
A-fig. 65from its clip.
4)Insert the end of the rod in its re-
cess
Bon the bonnet.
fig. 63
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To close the bonnet:
1) Hold the bonnet up with one hand
and with the other remove the rod
A-
fig. 65
from the recess Band replace
it in its clip.
2)Lower the bonnet until it is about
20 cm above the engine compartment.
3) Let it fall: the bonnet closes au-
tomatically.
ROOF RACK
Move the door weather strips aside
in the points shown in
fig. 66to reach
the fasteners.
When the engine is hot,
be very careful not to burn
yourself when operating
inside the engine compartment.
Keep your hands away from the
electric fan as it may switch on at
any time, even with the key re-
moved from the ignition switch.
Wait until the engine cools down.
Always make sure the
bonnet is closed properly
so it will not open whilst
the car is moving.
After travelling a few
kilometers, check that
the securing screws are
tight.
Never exceed the per-
mitted weight (see
“Technical specifications”
chapter).
Be careful not to dam-
age the objects on the
roof rack opening the tail-
gate.
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ENGINE COOLANT TANK
Fig. 7
: Petrol versions
Fig. 8: Diesel versionsIf the level is low, pour a 70:30 mix-
ture of distilled water and
PARAFLU11produced by the FL
Group
slowly through the filler hole.
fig. 7 - petrol versions
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Do not take the cap of
the reservoir off when the
engine is very hot as you
run the risk of scalding yourself.
The coolant level must be checked
while the engine is cold and must be
above the
MIN mark visible on the
reservoir.
Do not add oil with dif-
ferent specifications from
the oil already in the en-
gine.
Used engine oil an re-
placed oil filters contain
substances which can
harm the environment. We rec-
ommend you have the car seen
to at a Fiat Dealership for the oil
and filter change. It is suitably
equipped for disposing of used oil
and filters in an environmentally
-friendly way that complies with
the law.
When the engine is hot
be very careful under the
bonnet: you risk burning
yourself. Remember that when
the engine is hot, the fan may cut
in and cause injuries.
The cooling system is
under pressure. When
changing the cap, use on-
ly genuine spare parts to avoid
damaging the system.
fig. 8 - diesel versions
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The total intake of these systems
(factory and after-market) must be less
than 0,6 mA x Ah (of the battery), as
shown 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, cellular
phones, mini-fridges, etc.) powered
when the engine is off can deploy the
battery.
IMPORTANTIf you need to fit ad-
ditional systems in the car, remember
that improper wiring connections, in
particular if they affect safety devices,
are dangerous.
USEFUL ADVICE
FOR LENGTHENING
THE LIFE
OF YOUR BATTERY
When you park the car, ensure the
doors, boot and bonnet are closed
properly. The courtesy light must be
off.
Do not keep accessories (e.g. sound
system, hazard lights, etc.) switched on
for a long time when the engine is not
running.
IMPORTANTA battery which is
kept at a charge of less than 50% for
any length of time will be damaged by
sulphation leading to a reduction in
cranking power and a higher risk of
the battery electrolyte freezing (this
may even occur at - 10°C).
If the car is inactive for a long peri-
od of time, refer to “Long inactivity of
the car”, in the “Correct use of the
car” chapter.If you want to add electrical acces-
sories after buying the car which need
permanent electric supply(alarm,
free hand phone kit, radio navigator
with satellite antitheft system etc.) vis-
it a
Fiat Dealership. They can sug-
gest the most suitable accessories to
get and check whether the electric
system can support the required load
or whether a larger capacity battery
is required.
These devices will, in fact, run off the
battery even when the key is not in-
serted (car parked, engine stopped)
and can destroy the battery.
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