2003 FIAT PALIO mirror

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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HAZARD LIGHTS
To switch them on, press the
switch
A-fig. 16.
To switch them off, press the
switch again.
The use of the hazard
lights is ruled by the
road code of the
Country in which you are dri-
ving and should be followed
accordingly.
fig. 16
P4E02286
fig. 15
P4E02285
MANUAL CLI-
MATE CONTROL
CONTROLS fig. 15
A
- To adjust the temperature.
B- Air recirculation selector.
C- Fan speed selector.
D - Air distribution control.
E- System on/off switch.
fig. 14
P4E02007
If the dimension of the
mirror causes difficulties
in a narrow place, fold
from the position 1 to the posi-
tion 2.
REARVIEW MIR-
RORS
IMPORTANTThe reflecting sur-
face of the left-hand mirror is para-
bolic to increase viewing range.
Consequently, the dimension of the
reflected image is reduced, giving the
impression that the object is more
distant than it really is.
For the adjustment, operate knob
from inside of car
A-fig. 14.
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HEAD RESTS
Front seats fig. 4
To improve passenger safety, the
height of the head restraints can be ad-
justed. They lock into place automat-
ically.
fig. 4
P4E01603
Remember that the
head restraints should be
adjusted to support the
back of your head and not your
neck. Only if they are in this po-
sition will they be able to provide
effective protection in the event
of a rear-end shunt.
DRIVING MIRROR fig. 6
This mirror can be adjusted. Move
lever
Ato shift the mirror to the fol-
lowing positions:
1)anti glare position;
2) standard position.
fig. 6
P4E01375
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SEAT BELTS
USING THE SEAT BELTS
(for the front seats) fig. 8
To fasten the seat belts, take the
tongue of fastener
A and push it into
buckle
B, until you hear it click.
Pull the seat belt gently. If it jams, let
it rewind a little then pull it out again
without jerking.
fig. 8
P4E01376
DOOR MIRRORS
To adjust, operate the knob inside
the car
A-fig. 7.
Make sure that the car is stationary
and the handbrake is on before you
adjust mirrors.
The reflecting surface
of the left-hand mirror is
parabolic to increase
viewing range. Consequently,
the dimension of the reflected
image is reduced, giving the
impression that the object is
more distant than it really is.
fig. 7
P4E02007
When driving, the door
mirrors must always be in
the extended position 1.
If the mirror makes it
difficult to get through
narrow gaps, fold it from
1-fig. 7 to position 2.
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Do not use the ashtray
as a waste paper basket:
the paper could catch fire
if it comes in contact with a cig-
arette butt.
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ASHTRAY
For the front seats fig. 46
Open flap Apulling it backwards.
The ashtray can be removed.
fig. 46
P4E02033
For the rear seats fig. 47
For the rear seats, there is a foldaway
ashtray on the side panel.
To use it, turn it towards the direc-
tion shown by the arrow.
To remove the ashtray, press on the
retaining tab.
fig. 47
P4E01624
fig. 48
P4E02034
SUNVISORS
These are positioned to the sides of
the rearview mirror. They can be
swung up or down or pivoted side-
ways.
On the back of the driver’s sun visor
there is a document-pocket, and a
courtesy mirror is fitted on the back
of the passenger’s sunvisor
fig. 48.
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Main beam headlights
- control ..................................... 13-41
- flashing...................................... 13-42
- bulb replacement ................... 88
Maintenance
- Additional interventions ..... 108
- servicing schedule.................. 105
- servicing schedule plan......... 106
Max speeds ................................... 138
Paintwork identification
plate ............................................ 130
Paintwork
- maintenance .......................... 126
- Identification plate ............... 130
Parking ........................................... 67
Passenger compartment air vents 38
Performances ................................ 138
Periodic checks and before
long distances........................... 78
Plate light ...................................... 92
Power steering fluid level ......... 114
Pretensioners ................................ 32
Protecting emission control
devices ....................................... 74Protecting the environment ..... 63
Raising the car .......................... 99
Ready to start ............................... 8
Rear mirror
- rear view mirrors .................. 14-24
- driving mirror ......................... 23
Rear window washer
- control ..................................... 13-43
- fluid level ................................ 114
Rear window wiper
- controls.................................... 13-43
- blades ...................................... 127
- sprayer ..................................... 124
Rev counter................................... 34
Reversing lights
(bulb replacement) ................. 90
Roof rack ....................................... 55
Safe driving
- travelling ................................. 70
- driving with ABS ................... 73
- driving in rain.......................... 71
- driving at night ...................... 71
- driving in the mountains ...... 72- driving in fog ........................... 71
- driving on snow and ice .... 72
- before driving ........................ 69
Seat belts ........................................ 12-24
- general warnings .................... 27
- use ..................................... 12-24-26
- maintenance .......................... 28
- adjusting the height of the
seat belts ................................ 12-25
Seats
- cleaning .................................... 127
- adjustments ............................. 11-22
Side/tail lights
- control .................................... 13-41
- front bulb replacement ...... 89
- rear bulb replacement.......... 90
Side/tail lights
- control ..................................... 13-42
- front bulb replacement ...... 89
- side bulb replacement ......... 89
- rear bulb replacement.......... 90
Snow chains ................................. 77
Sound system ............................... 60
- aerial ......................................... 62
- standard equipment .............. 61
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