2003 FIAT PALIO fuel

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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 WARNING 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
FAILURE (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
MARand go out after a few seconds.
WATER 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
MARposition. The warning light
will go out when the glowplugs reach
the correct temperature
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OBLIGATION 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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VERSIONS 1.2 EL - ELX
A
- Fuel level gauge with reserve
warning light.
B- Speedometer, kilometre
counter and trip meter.
C- Engine coolant temp. gauge.
VERSIONS 1.6 - GTX
A
- Fuel level gauge with reserve
warning light.
B- Engine coolant temperature
gauge.
C- Speedometer, kilometre
counter and trip meter.
D- Rev counter.
fig. 2P4E02270
fig. 3P4E02271
INSTRUMENT PANEL
VERSION 1.9 D EL-ELX
A
- 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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AT THE FILLING
STATION
Refuel the car with unleaded fuel
only with octane-number (R.O.N.)
equal to 87.
Lift the lever
A-fig. 27to 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 SAFETY 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
A-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.
A 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:
Also 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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The pretensioners can
only be used once. After a
collision that has trig-
gered it, have it replaced at a Fi-
at Dealership. The device will last
for 10 years from the date of pro-
duction given to the adhesive la-
bel. Replace the pretensioners as
this date approaches.INSTRUMENTS
SPEEDOMETER (SPEED INDI-
CATOR) fig. 21-22
A
- Kilometre counter.
B- Speedometer.
fig. 22
P4E01839
Operations involving
banging, vibrations or
heating (exceeding 100
C° for a maximum of 6 hours) in
the area around the pretension-
er may trigger or damage the de-
vice. Vibrations from rough road
surfaces or accidental jolting
caused by mounting pavements
etc. do not have any effect on the
pretensioner. If, however, you
need any assistance, go to a Fiat
Dealership.
C- Partial kilometer counter (Trip-
meter).
D- Trip counter reset button. Press
to reset.
FUEL GAUGE fig. 23
The needle indicates the amount of
fuel in the tank.
When the fuel reserve warning light
Acomes on it means that there are
about 5.5-7.5 litres of fuel in the tank.
E- tank empty.
F - tank full.
fig. 21
P4E01380
fig. 23
P4E01840
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If the gauge reaches the
red section, stop the en-
gine immediately and go
to a Fiat Dealership.Do not travel with the fuel tank al-
most empty: as gaps in fuel delivery
could damage the catalyser.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPER-
ATURE GAUGE fig. 23-24
Under normal conditions, the needle
may hover around the scale according
to the car use and engine cooling sys-
tem management that the system self-
adjusts continually, but it should always
remain out of the red (danger) section.
REV COUNTER fig. 25
The needle in correspondence with
the red marks indicates over-revving
that can damage the engine. So it has
to be avoided.
IMPORTANT The electronic in-
jection control system will progres-
sively cut off the flow of fuel when the
engine is over-revving and the engine
will consequently loose power.
fig. 24
P4E01383
fig. 25
P4E01841
DIGITAL CLOCK fig. 26
The clock displays time in a 24 hour
format.
To set hour: press the button
A.
To set minute: press the button
B.
Each time the button is pressed, the
number will change of a unit.
Keeping the button press for a few
seconds, you will have the automatic
quick advancement.
As you near the desired hour, re-
lease the button and complete the set-
ting with individual pressures.
fig. 26
P4E02277
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HEATING /CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
1 -Windscreen defroster/demister
vents.
2 -Front side window
defroster/demister vents.
3 -Central and side directional vents.
4 -Side vents for sending air to
footwell.
P4E02020
fig. 27
WATER IN DIESEL
FUEL FILTER versions
(amber) (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
MARposition. The warning light
will go out when the glowplugs reach
the correct temperature.
The warning light has a diagnostic
function to signal pre-heating system
failures (cut-off or short-circuited
glow plugs, blown pre-heating control
unit power fuse, tripped pre-heating
control unit circuit surge and current
protections).
If the warning light flashes for 60 sec-
onds just before the engine is started,
the vehicle can still be started but a
Fiat Dealershipshould be contact-
ed as soon as possible to have the
anamoly rectified.
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