2003 FIAT PALIO seat adjustment

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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KEYS
A set of 2 keys are provided with
the car for
fig. 5:
– ignition;
– locking/unlocking the front doors;
– locking/unlocking the boot.
STEERING COLUMN LOCK
It is automatically locked when the
ignition key is removed. It is
unlocked when the key is turned to
MAR; lightly move the steering
wheel in either direction if the rota-
tion of the key is difficult.
fig. 5
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HEAD RESTS
Adjust the headrest fig. 7such that
the nape, and not the neck, rests on
them, making sure that they are
locked in the desired position. Refer
to the “Getting to know the car”
chapter.
SEATS
All adjustments must
be made when the car is
stationary.
Seat adjustment fig. 6.
A- To move the seat forwards or
backwards.
B- Seat back inclination adjust-
ment.
fig. 7
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fig. 6
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Adjusting the central rear seat
belt fig. 10
To tighten:
pull the end A(this
operation can be carried out also
with the seat belt already fastened).
To loosen: pull length Bholding
the buckle at right-angles to the belt.
fig. 10
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SAFETY BELTS
The adjustments
described below must be
performed before dri-
ving. Avoid performing these
operations when the car is in
motion.
Adjusting the height
of the front seat belts
Fig. 8:
fix the loop in point Aor B
fig. 9
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Fig. 9
To lift:
lift the loop C.
To lower: keeping the knob
pressed
D move the loop C.
fig. 8
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To ensure maximum
protection, keep the
backrest in the upright
position, lean back into the seat
and ensure that the seat belt
adheres closely to torso and
hips. Do not use the seat belt
when the seat back is reclined.
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Once you have released the lever,
check that the seat is firmly locked in
the runners by trying to move it back
and forth. Failure to lock the seat in
place could result the seat moving sud-
denly and the driver losing control of
the car.
Adjusting the reclining seat
back
Turn knob B-fig. 3until the back
reaches the reclination you desire.
Do not remove the seats
nor carry out mainte-
nance and/or repair oper-
ations on them. Improper oper-
ations can compromise safety de-
vice operation. Always go to a Fi-
at Dealership.
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Moving the seat backwards or
forwards
Lift the lever A-fig. 3and push the
seat forwards or backwards; you are
in the correct position for driving
when your hands are resting on the
steering wheel rim and your arms are
slightly bent.
Only make adjustments
when the car is station-
ary.
STEERING COLUMN LOCK
Engagement:
After turning the key
to position STOP or PARK remove it
and turn the steering wheel till it locks .
To release: Gently move the steer-
ing wheel from side to side as you turn
the ignition key to
MAR.
Never remove the igni-
tion key while the car is
moving. The steering
wheel will automatically lock as
soon as you turn it. This also ap-
plies when the car is being towed.
INDIVIDUAL SET-
TINGS
FRONT SEATS fig. 3
fig. 3
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To unfasten the seat belts, press but-
ton
C. Guide the seat belt with your
hand while it is rewinding, to prevent
it from twisting.
The seat belt reel mechanism will
adapt the belt to the body of the per-
son wearing it, offering freedom of
movement.
When the car is parked on a steep
slope the reel mechanism may lock;
this is normal.
The reel mechanism prevents the
webbing coming out when it is jerked
or if the car brakes sharply, as in a col-
lision or when cornering at high speed.
To ensure maximum
protection, keep the
backrest in the upright
position, lean back into the seat
and ensure that the seat belt ad-
heres closely to torso and hips.
Do not use the seat belt when the
seat back is reclined.
Always adjust the height of the seat
belt to fit the person wearing it. This
could greatly reduce the risk of injury
in the case of collision.
The belt is adjusted properly when
the webbing passes approximately
halfway between the edge of the
shoulder and the neck.
ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF
THE SEAT BELTS
Make the height adjust-
ment when the car is sta-
tionary.
fig. 9
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Adjust the seat belt height only when
the car is stationary.
Fig. 9: fasten the loop in Aor B.
Fig. 10: The seat belt can be adjust-
ed on four different heights.
To raise the belt: raise loop Cto
the required position.
To lower the belt: press knob (D)
and move loop (C)down to the re-
quired position at the same time.
After adjustment always check that
the seat belt is locked by pushing loop
Cdownwards without pressing knob
D.
fig. 10
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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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