2003 FIAT PALIO fuel cap

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PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT
Protecting the environment has been
the guiding principle in the design of the
Fiat Palio right from the start. The re-
sult is the use of materials and creation
of devices that can reduce or consid-
erably curtail harmful influences on the
environment.
The devices for curtailing emission
for petrol version are:
– a three-way catalytic converter;
– Lambda sensor;
– an anti evaporation system.
The devices for curtailing emission
for diesel version are:
– Catalytic converter;
– Exhaust gas recirculation.
As a consequence Fiat Palio is ready
to travel well ahead of the most strin-
gent international pollution control
standards.
fig. 74
P4E01945
IMPORTANT If required, replace
the fuel cap with another genuine cap
to avoid affecting the efficiency of the
fuel vapour recovery system.
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.FUEL FILLER CAP
To unlock the fuel filler cap flap from
inside the car, lift the lever
A-fig. 74.
The airtight seal of the filling cap may
lead to a slight increase of pressure in
the tank. A hissing sound when the
cap is removed is therefore quite nor-
mal.
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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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1.2
litres kg
47 –
5.5-7.5 –
5.9 6.1
3.05 2.75
1.8 1.5
0.68 0.54
– 0.075
0.40
0.50
2.3 –
1.6
litre kg
47 –
5.5-7.5 –
6.6 6.8
3.88 3.5
1.8 1.5
0.68 0.54
– 0.075
0.40
0.50
2.3 –
140
Prescribed fuels
Recommended products
Super unleaded petrol 87 R.O.N.
Mixture composed by 70% distilled water
and 30% fluid
PARAFLU11
VS MAX PETROL(*)
ZC 80/S
GI/A
MRM 2
TOP 4
TOP 4
Mixture of distilled water and 10% of fluid DPI
CAPACITIES
(*) Do not top up with oil having specifications different from the oil present in the car.
47 –
5.5-7.5 –
4.8 3.9
43.3
2.0 1.73
0.68 0.54
– 0.075
0.40 –
0.50
2.3 –
1.9
litre kg
Fuel tank:
including a reserve of:
Engine cooling system:
– with manual climate control system
ngine sump:
Engine sump and filter:
Transaxle:
Hydraulic power steering:
CV joint cavities and boots :
Front and rear hydraulic brake circuit:
Hydraulic brake circuit with
ABS antilock device:
Windscreen/rear window washer
fluid reservoir:
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Dipped beam headlights
- control ..................................... 13-41
- bulb replacement ................. 88
Doors.............................................. 17-48
Electric system ........................... 137
Electric window winder ............ 15-49
Electronic central units ............. 120
Engine compartment .................. 16-54
Engine compartment
(washing) ................................... 127
Engine cooling fluid
thermometer ........................... 34
Engine cooling fluid level ............ 113
Engine oil consumption ............. 112
Engine oil level ............................. 112
Engine oil
- consumption .......................... 112
- checking the level ................. 112
Engine
- power supply/ignition ........... 132
- engine type code .................. 130
- characteristic data ................ 131
- engine compartment
washing ................................... 127
- lubrication ............................... 132- marking .................................... 129
- cooling ...................................... 132
Filling ............................................ 140
First-aid kit ................................... 103
Flashing ........................................... 13-42
Front foglights ............................... 56
Front foglights
- switch on/off button ............ 15-44
- bulb replacement ................. 90
Fuel filler cap ................................ 18-63
Fuel flap opening lever............... 18-63
Fuel flap
- opening lever ......................... 18-63
Fuel level indicator ..................... 33
Fuel lock switch .......................... 44
Fuel
- level indicator ........................ 33
- fuel lock switch ...................... 44
- fuel flap opening level ........... 18-63
Fuses................................................ 93
- replacement ............................ 93
Gearbox
- gearbox use ........................... 68
- transmission ........................... 133Getting to know the car ........... 20
Glove compartment .................... 45
Handbrake ............................... 67-134
Hazard lights ................................. 13-43
Head rest ....................................... 11-23
Headlight trim .............................. 56
Headlights (upward slant
compensation) ......................... 56
Heated rear window .................. 15-44
Heating ........................................... 39
Identification data ..................... 129
If an accident occurs ................... 102
Ignition device .............................. 21
In an emergency .......................... 80
Instrument panel ......................... 10
Interior lights ............................... 92
Interior equipment ..................... 45
Keys ............................................. 11-21
Kilometer counter ....................... 33
Level control ............................. 111
Lubricants(specifications) .......... 141
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FUEL CAPACITY (litres)
COLD TYRES PRESSURE [bar (kg/cm2) / lb/sq. in (P.S.I)]
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY
Print no.AS/STA 50167-03/2003 - 4thedition - Printed in India
Coordinamento Editoriale Satiz - Torino
24 HOURS SERVICE CALL - 9628 290 260
This single response number is available in 9 cities.*
AHMEDABAD - BANGALORE - KOLKATA - CHENNAI - DELHI - HYDERABAD - MUMBAI -
PUNE - LUCKNOW
* If you are not in, but near any of the above cities; Dial city code followed by the single response number
For further information about Fiat Service Network please refer 24 Hours Service AssistanceBooklet provided.
1.21.6 1.9-
litres kg litres kg litres kg
Oil sump and filter 3.05 2.75 3.88 3.5 4 3.3
Do not disperse used oil in the environment
1.21.6 1.9
Fuel tank 47 47 47
Reserve 5.5 - 7.5 5.5 - 7.5 5.5 - 7.5
Fill petrol run cars only with unleaded petrol with a minimum octane number of 87.
Tyre Average load Full load Spare
Front Rear Front Rear wheel
1.2EL-ELX165/80 R13 1.93/28.00 1.93/28.00 2.24/32.49 2.24/32.49 2.24/32.49
1.6 GTX175/65 R14 1.93/28.00 1.93/28.00 2.24/32.49 2.24/32.49 2.24/32.49
1.9 DEL-ELX165/80 R13 2.1 1.9 2.2 2.2 2.2
0.3 bar should be added to the values given if the pressure is measured while the tyre is hot.
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