2003 FIAT PALIO dashboard

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.
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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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STEERING COL-
UMN STALKS
RIGHT-HAND STALK fig. 12
In 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.
Fig. 11
To fasten:
insert tongue A in B
on the buckle.
To loosen: press button C.
fig. 11
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fig. 12
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LEFT-HAND STALK fig. 13
Position 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
Oposition = Rearwind
screen wiper OFF.
Ring at
' '
position = Rear wind-
screen wiper ON.
fig. 13
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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 switched
on when the ignition key is at
MAR.
When the parking lights are turned
on, 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 is
moved from
Oto 3. On the in-
strument panel the relevant indicator
will come on
3.
Dipped beam headlights fig. 32
They come on turning the ring from
3to 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
1will-
light up.
Pull the stalk back towards the steer-
ing wheel to switch the beam head-
lights off.
fig. 32
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fig. 33
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fig. 31
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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 first
braking.
Consider that fitting ex-
tra spoilers, alloy rims or
non standard wheel caps
can reduce ventilation of the
brakes and reduce their efficien-
cy under conditions of violent or
repeated braking or long down-
hill travel.
BEFORE GETTING BEHIND
THE WHEEL
– Make sure all lights including the
headlights are working properly.
– Adjust the position of the seats, the
steering wheel and the rearview mir-
rors properly for the best driving po-
sition.
– Carefully adjust the head restraints
so the back of the head and not the
nape of the neck is supported.
– Make sure that nothing (mats etc.)
gets in the way of the pedals when
they are pushed down.
– Do not drive using the clutch ped-
al as a foot rest. Such behaviour can
cause a premature wear of the clutch.
– Make sure that any child restraint
systems (child seats, carriers, etc.) are
properly fixed preferably on the back
seat. Follow the precautions listed in
the “Transporting children in safety”
paragraph in the “Getting to know the
car” chapter.
– Arrange the load in the boot in such
a way that it cannot be thrown for-
wards in the event of an accident.– Do not place clear objects or
sheets of paper on the dashboard that
reflect on the windscreen.
– Do not eat a heavy meal before
travelling. Light eating will help keep
your reflexes prompt. Above all, do
not have anything alcoholic to drink.
The use of some medicines can reduce
the driving capability: carefully read the
relevant use warnings.
Remember to periodically carry out
the checks specified in the “Repeated
checks before long trips” paragraph
given in this section.
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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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Abord instrument ................... 33
ABS ................................................. 56
Accessories Purchased
Air cleaner (replacement) ....... 116
Air bag ........................................... 58
Air re-circulation.......................... 40
Air vents......................................... 38
Alternator (specifications) ........ 137
Ashtray ........................................... 47
Battery
- jump starting ......................... 81
- specifications........................... 137
- with optical hydrometer .... 119
- useful advices .......................... 118
- maintenance ............................ 118
- recharging ................................ 98
Bodywork
- bodywork type code ........... 130
- maintenance .......................... 125Boot
- extending ................................. 52
- tailgate opening/closing ........ 16-51
Brake lights
(bulb replacement) ................. 90
Brake-clutch fluid level ............... 115
Brakes
- service and emergency ....... 134
- fluid level ................................ 115
Bulb (replacement) ..................... 86
- bulb types ............................... 86
By the Owner ............................... 79Car dimensions ......................... 139
Car maintenance ......................... 104
Ceiling lights
- control ..................................... 46
- bulb replacement ................... 92
Centralized locking .................... 17-49
Chassis(marking) ......................... 129
Cheap running that respects
the environment ..................... 73
Checking the levels .................... 111
Children safety ............................ 18-49
Climate control system- climate ..................................... 39
- controls.................................... 14-39
- fast demisting ........................ 40
- maintenance .......................... 125
- air re-circulation .................... 40
- heating ...................................... 39
Climate/heating control
system ........................................ 37
Clutch ............................................. 133
Containing running costs and
pollution .................................... 75
Control switches ........................ 15-44
Correct use of your car ............ 64
Dashboard ................................ 9
Demisting ....................................... 40
- rear window .......................... 40
- windscreen and side
window ...................................... 40
Differential ..................................... 133
Digital clock ................................. 34
INDEX
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