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Summary of Contents for 2003 Palio

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Page 2: ...you to derive the maximum from your Fiat Palio s technological features You will find indi cations for your own safety the car s well being and about how to protect the environment You have also been...

Page 3: ...ike to its practical solutions with the possibility of a large load ing volume contributes to make you appreciate the personality of your new Fiat Palio And you will realise it later when you discover...

Page 4: ...subjects in the differ ent areas Personal safety Attention Total or partial failure to follow these instructions can cause serious danger for safety of people Protecting the environment It indicates t...

Page 5: ...indicates important precautions that the user must observe towards the compo nents under analysis A list of symbols to be found on your Fiat Palio is given below with the name of the component to whi...

Page 6: ...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 M...

Page 7: ...e 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...

Page 8: ...7 SUMMARY READY TO GO GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR DRIVING YOUR CAR IN AN EMERGENCY CAR MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INDEX 1 19 03 03 2003 05 44 PM Page 7...

Page 9: ...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 STE...

Page 10: ...er 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 th...

Page 11: ...ht B Engine coolant temperature gauge C Speedometer kilometre counter and trip meter D Rev counter fig 2 P4E02270 fig 3 P4E02271 INSTRUMENT PANEL VERSION 1 9 D EL ELX A Fuel level gauge with reserve w...

Page 12: ...in either direction if the rota tion of the key is difficult fig 5 P4E02062 HEAD RESTS Adjust the headrest fig 7 such that the nape and not the neck rests on them making sure that they are locked in t...

Page 13: ...i 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 A or B fig 9 P4E01796 Fig 9 To lift lift the loop C To lower...

Page 14: ...ue A in B on the buckle To loosen press button C fig 11 P4E01355 fig 12 P4E02023 LEFT HAND STALK fig 13 Position A Windscreen wipers OFF Position B Intermittent wipe Position C Slow continuous wipe Po...

Page 15: ...n 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 p...

Page 16: ...window Raise the switch to wind up the window A Switch for adjusting front left window B Switch for adjusting front right window Each door handle has a switch on it to raise lower its window fig 17 P4...

Page 17: ...ng to know your car fig 21 P4E01944 BOOT From outside the car use ignition key to open From inside the car pull lever A fig 21 Improper use of the electrical windows can be dangerous Before and during...

Page 18: ...ly on the pas senger side on versions without cen tralized locking fig 24 P4E01367 fig 25 P4E02015 CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM To lock unlock all the doors at the same time from outside the car turn t...

Page 19: ...ing 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 igniti...

Page 20: ...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...

Page 21: ...host of other pleasant discoveries INSTRUMENTS PAGE 33 WARNING LIGHTS PAGE 35 HEATING CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM PAGE 37 MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM PAGE 38 STEERING COLUMN STALKS PAGE 41 CONTROLS PAGE...

Page 22: ...ior to driving again fig 1 P4E02062 KEYS Two keys are provided with the car fig 1 they are used for the ignition the front doors the boot door Together with the keys a self stick label is supplied On...

Page 23: ...ds or forwards Lift the lever A fig 3 and 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 slight...

Page 24: ...nts 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...

Page 25: ...ar 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...

Page 26: ...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 wh...

Page 27: ...26 Releasing knob D press a little further to trigger the anchor device This ensures the belt is locked into a stable position if not already done 20 63 03 03 2003 06 02 PM Page 26...

Page 28: ...her with the anchors an chor fixing screws and the pre tensioner if the car is equipped with in fact even if the seat belt does not seem damaged the seat belt could have lost its resistance proprietie...

Page 29: ...OPER WORKING ORDER AT ALL TIMES 1 When wearing the seat belts al ways ensure they are not twisted and are free to wind in and out 2 Following a serious accident re place the belt being worn at the tim...

Page 30: ...systems different from those required by adult passengers Child s restraint systems are classi fied into the following four weight groups fig 16 Group 0 weight 0 10 kg Group 0 weight 9 18 kg Group 0 w...

Page 31: ...with the seat belts as shown in fig 17 The child must be strapped to the carrier with its incorporated straps GROUP 1 Children from 9 kg are to be seated facing forward in child seats with front cush...

Page 32: ...ever carry children on their laps No one how ever strong they are can hold a child in the event of a crash 8 Replace the child restraint system after an accident A summary of safety precau tions to fo...

Page 33: ...e devices feel that a violent collision is in progress via a sensor and pull back a few centimeters of webbing In this way the pretensioner ensures that the belt is adhering perfectly to the body befo...

Page 34: ...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 ef...

Page 35: ...ed 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 ov...

Page 36: ...and contact a Fiat Dealership INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE red petrol version When there is a fault in the injection system When the ignition key is turned to the MAR position the light comes on but shou...

Page 37: ...y to the nearest Fiat Dealership driving in a man ner to avoiding sharp braking and get the system checked The warning light should come on when the key is turned to MAR and go out after approximately...

Page 38: ...en the ignition key is turned to the MAR position The warning light will go out when the glowplugs reach the correct temperature The warning light has a diagnostic function to signal pre heating syste...

Page 39: ...as it is incom patible with the system compo nents fig 30 P4E02285 DIRECTIONAL AND AD JUSTABLE AIR VENTS fig 28 The vents can be rotated upwards or downwards A Control for allowing adjusting air flow...

Page 40: ...imate control system press the switch and move the air distribution pointer on T To reduce the cooling effect move the air recirculation slider to U increase the temperature and de crease the fan spee...

Page 41: ...r window is demisted we suggest switching off the device VENTILATION 1 Central and side vents fully open 2 Air temperature knob pointer in the blue sector 3 Fan knob pointer set at the speed required...

Page 42: ...ig 31 They come on when the ring is moved from O to 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 3 to 2 Main beam h...

Page 43: ...e indicator to flash briefly to show that you are about to change lane move the stalk up or down without clicking into position When you let it go it will return to its original position LEFT HAND STA...

Page 44: ...sh when the device is on Press the switch again to switch the lights off fig 37 P4E01687 fig 38 P4E01688 fig 39 P4E02286 Rear window wiper washer fig 38 This function can only be used when the ignitio...

Page 45: ...ped beam headlights or the front foglights are switched on Fog lights Button B These lights can only be switched on when the parking lights are on Climate control system Button C to switch on off the...

Page 46: ...41 to re activate the fuel supply system After the crash remember to turn the ignition key to STOP to prevent the battery running down INTERIOR EQUIP MENT GLOVE COMPARTMENT fig 42 Pull handle A to ope...

Page 47: ...ar lighter is ready for use fig 45 P4E02032 fig 44 P4E01399 FRONT CEILING LIGHT fig 44 The ceiling light can achieve the fol lowing positions ceiling light lights up on pressing ON regardless of the d...

Page 48: ...here 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 Thes...

Page 49: ...or inside To open pull lever A fig 50 Locking close the door and press lever A In this way the rear door locking is obtained central locking versions fig 50 P4E02015 fig 49 P4E01367 Before opening a d...

Page 50: ...the relevant electric window Press the button to lower the win dows and pull to close CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM From outside When the doors are closed insert and turn the key in the lock of one of t...

Page 51: ...to the peo ple left in the car fig 54 P4E02012 Rear electric windows Inside the handle of each door there is a button A fig 54 to activate the relevant window Press the switch to lower the win dow Pul...

Page 52: ...t side and from inside the car To open the tailgate from outside the car unlock the lock using the ignition key fig 56 To open it from inside the car pull lever A fig 57 at the side of the dri ver s s...

Page 53: ...ACE AREA 1 Release the seat back by means of the side levers A fig 58 in the direc tion of the arrow 2 Tip forward the seat back by lat erally passing the seat belts up to rest it on the rear cushion...

Page 54: ...the cover can be transversally positioned between the front seat backs and the tipped chush ion of the rear seat IMPORTANT If the load in the boot is fairly heavy and you are trav elling at night che...

Page 55: ...273 fig 65 P4E01365 Before lifting the bonnet check that the wind screen wiper arms are not raised from the windscreen Important Improper positioning of the support rod could cause the bon net fall vi...

Page 56: ...very careful not to burn yourself when operating inside the engine compartment Keep your hands away from the electric fan as it may switch on at any time even with the key re moved from the ignition s...

Page 57: ...a fault in the brakes on the contrary is a sign that the ABS system is work ing it tells the driver that the car is travelling at the limit of its road grip and that the speed should be altered to fi...

Page 58: ...al systems and systems with ABS When the ABS is acti vated you will feel the brake pedal pulsating Do not remove your foot but keep it pressed In doing so you will stop in the shortest amount of space...

Page 59: ...or barriers e g under a track or guard rail the airbag is not necessary In the event of frontal im pacts involving for example the mud guard against a guardrail the airbags are not triggered as they...

Page 60: ...If the warning light comes on while travelling indication of a fault go as soon as possible to a Fiat Dealership The air bag system is valid for 10 years When the expiry date is near contact a Fiat De...

Page 61: ...are protect ed by the seat belts only and therefore they should always be fastened Correct functioning of airbag and pretensioners is only guaranteed when the car is not overloaded SOUND SYSTEM Rememb...

Page 62: ...er A fig 69 which can be removed operating the two tongues in the points B The power wires speaker and aeri al connection wires can be found in the compartment For the front speakers use the seats on...

Page 63: ...can be used Use petrol with a research octane number R O N equal to 87 AERIAL fig 73 To install 1 Remove the courtesy light unit see If an interior light burns out in the In an emergency chapter 2 Lo...

Page 64: ...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...

Page 65: ...exclusive to Fiat Palio It is nec essary to pay utmost attention while reading this chapter to know the use and driving behaviours allowing you to derive the maximum from your Fiat Palio STARTING THE...

Page 66: ...handbrake is up 2 Put the gear lever into neutral 3 Press the clutch pedal right down 4 Turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine starts If the engine does not start at the fir...

Page 67: ...and hy draulic power steering systems they will not work and a greater effort will therefore be required to depress the pedal or turn the steering wheel Never bump start the engine by pushing tow ing...

Page 68: ...ne or ten may be required if the car is on a steep slope or loaded IMPORTANT If this is not the case take the car to a Fiat Dealer ship to have the handbrake adjusted Never leave unsuper vised childre...

Page 69: ...th many of them already but it will be useful to read them all carefully USING THE GEARBOX To engage the gears press the clutch pedal fully down and put the gear lever into one of the positions shown...

Page 70: ...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 prefera...

Page 71: ...ck seat belts in cluding the child restraint systems Travelling with the seat belts unfastened increases the risk of injury or death in an acci dent Do not drive with ob jects on the floor in front of...

Page 72: ...Rain and wet road surfaces spell dan ger All manoeuvres are more difficult on a wet road because the grip of the wheels on the tarmac is greatly re duced This is why braking distances are much longer...

Page 73: ...ing overtaken while driving uphill make it easier for the other vehicle to pass DRIVING ON SNOW AND ICE Here are some tips for driving in these conditions Before starting off make sure that the windsc...

Page 74: ...avoid unexpected obstacles and direct the car where you want while braking The extent to which this can be done will depend on the physical limits of the tyre s sideways grip To exploit the ABS at be...

Page 75: ...yed onto the catalytic converter lambda sensor and exhaust pipe Ignoring the above rules may lead to fire The catalytic converter develops high tempera ture during normal oper ation Do not park the ca...

Page 76: ...se electric devices for the neces sary time only The heated rear win dow additional lights windscreen wipers heater fan of the heating sys tem require large amounts of elec tricity and increasing the...

Page 77: ...w it shift to a higher gear Using a lower gear to liven up accel eration greatly increases consumption In the same way improper use of the higher gears will increase consump tion emissions and wear an...

Page 78: ...lts During prolonged stops traffic lights level crossings etc the engine should be switched off SNOW CHAINS The use of snow chains is regulated by the legislation in force in the coun try the car is d...

Page 79: ...he negative terminal and check the battery charge If the car is to be stored for long periods the battery charge should be checked every month and recharged if it falls below 12 5V Clean and protect t...

Page 80: ...without an aerial pro duces radio frequency electromag netic fields which amplified by the res onance effects inside the passenger compartment may cause electrical systems equipping the car to malfunc...

Page 81: ...ils of all the services Fiat can provide should you find yourself in difficulty We nevertheless recommend you read these pages If in need you will be able to find the informa tion you require much mor...

Page 82: ...after a few attempts do not keep turning the key but have the car seen to at a Fiat Dealership fig 1 P4E01470 This starting procedure must be carried out by expert personnel if it is not done correctl...

Page 83: ...repairs under the car Do not lubricate the bolt threads before fitting them back they could come loose Never start the engine when the car is raised on a jack Never tamper with the inflation valve Ne...

Page 84: ...get out and wait as far away as possible from the dangers of traffic If the road is sloping or bumpy place wedges or other suitable material un der the wheels to prevent the car from moving 2 TAKE OU...

Page 85: ...ose Fit the spare wheel in order that the holes A fig 6 coincide with the rele vant pins B 9 Fasten one bolt A fig 7 near the inflation valve B fig 6 P4E01642 fig 5 P4E02376 84 Please note the jack we...

Page 86: ...htening torque 86 Nm 14 Arrange the punctured tyre in the spare wheel compartment and se cure it with the locking device A fig 11 fig 7 P4E01754 15 Lower the carpet 16 Put back the jack the operating...

Page 87: ...before changing the bulb For the location of the fuses refer to If a fuse blows in this chapter Before replacing a bulb that does not work check that the contacts are not oxidised Halogen bulbs conta...

Page 88: ...nt direction indicators Rear direction indicators Front foglights Rear parking tail lights Stop Reversing light Number plate light Front ceiling light E H7 55W D H1 55W A W5W 5W B PY21W 21W B P21W 21W...

Page 89: ...r by pulling the stop spring 2 Remove the electrical connector E fig 15 3 Pull side tabs D fig 15 of the fix ing clip remove the bulb holder and replace the bulb 4 Insert the bulb holder and fix it th...

Page 90: ...ECTION INDICATORS To replace the 12V 21W bulb 1 Release the spring A fig 16 and remove the plastic protective cover 2 Remove the bulb holder B fig 16 17 by turning it anticlockwise 3 Remove the bulb b...

Page 91: ...of same type and power fig 21 6 Then insert the bulb holder in its seat and fix it through clip C fig 20 7 Refit the cover B by turning it clockwise and connect the electrical connector 8 Refit the w...

Page 92: ...replace the bulb group C or only the burnt out bulb D 12V 21 5W for parking tail lights THIRD BRAKE LIGHT To replace the light cluster 1 With the boot open loosen the screws A fig 25 and remove the un...

Page 93: ...ct ing in the direction shown by the ar rows and replace the cylindrical bulb B refit the reflector A and then the whole ceiling light group in its seat by sligthly pressing fig 29 P4E01656 NUMBER PLA...

Page 94: ...ctrical device is not working check whether the respective fuse is blown fig 31 A Undamaged fuse B Fuse with broken filament Replace broken filament fuse with undamaged fuse Before changing a fuse che...

Page 95: ...alership 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...

Page 96: ...c 35 The devices protected by the fuses in the engine compartment are listed in the following tables fig 35 P4E02274 fig 34 a 1 2 version P4E02053 fig 34 b 1 6 16V version P4E02672 fig 34 c 1 9D versi...

Page 97: ...34 a Left front side light Right front side light Left tail light Right tail light Left dipped beam headlight Right dipped beam headlight Left main beam headlight Right main beam headlight Brake ligh...

Page 98: ...t panel power supply Control illumination Fuel pump injection system 1 2 version Fuel pump injection system 1 6 16v version Fuel pump injection system 1 9 D version Ignition switch 1 2 version Ignitio...

Page 99: ...ing the battery 5 Reconnect the cables to the bat tery terminals Make sure the polari ty is correct Under no circumstances should a battery charger be used to start the en gine it could damage the ele...

Page 100: ...which it was designed It should not be put to other uses or emplyoed to rise other models Under no cir cumstances should it be used when carrying out repairs under the car An incorrectly posi tioned...

Page 101: ...a wooden or rubber block in between fig 39 P4E02195 fig 38 P4E01731 Rib A of the car side member must fit into groove B of the strip The car should not be raised from the rear part chassis rear or sus...

Page 102: ...fort as you no longer have the benefit of the brake booster and the power steering The towing vehicle must be dri ven as evenly and softly as possi ble to prevent counterblows IF THE CAR NEEDS TO BE T...

Page 103: ...the emergency lane with your car Turn off the engine and turn on the hazard lights At night illuminate the scene of the accident with your headlights Act carefully you must not risk be ing run over I...

Page 104: ...lastic in nature a packet of cotton wool a bottle of disinfectant a packet of paper handkerchiefs a pair of scissor with rounded tips a pair of tweezers two haemostatic loops a tube of antiseptic crea...

Page 105: ...tip top conditions for years to come and safeguard its performance and safety fea tures while respecting the environment and keeping running costs down Remember that the scrupulous compliance with the...

Page 106: ...systematic control with possible fluid level refuelling tyre pressure restora tion etc IMPORTANT The Scheduled Ser vicing Coupons are prescribed by the Manufacturer The failure in the exe cution of t...

Page 107: ...s 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...

Page 108: ...Service Policy book For every 7 500 km or 6 months whichever is erlier from previous service replace engine oil and oil filter Top up fluids engine coolant brakes power steering windscreen washer etc...

Page 109: ...ble in the Techni cal Specifications chapter IMPORTANT Engine oil Replace the engine oil more fre quently than indicated in the Sched uled Servicing Plan in the event that the car is mainly used in on...

Page 110: ...son in order to avoid the possibil ity of freezing the electrolyte Such check must be carried out more frequently if the car is mainly used for short distances or if it is equipped with permanent abso...

Page 111: ...ke clutch fluid 4 Windscreen rear mir ror washer fluid 5 Engine coolant 6 Power steering fluid Pay attention during refilling operations not to confuse the different types of fluids they are all in co...

Page 112: ...fluid 4 Windscreen rear mir ror washer fluid 5 Engine coolant 6 Power steering fluid fig 2 Versions 1 6 P4E02276 1 Engine oil 2 Battery 3 Brake clutch fluid 4 Windscreen rear mir ror washer fluid 5 En...

Page 113: ...IN mark add oil through the filler hole until the level reaches the MAX mark The oil level must never exceed the MAX line IMPORTANT After adding or changing the oil let the engine run for a few second...

Page 114: ...ications from the oil already in the en gine Used engine oil an re placed oil filters contain substances which can harm the environment We rec ommend you have the car seen to at a Fiat Dealership for...

Page 115: ...he amount of fluid in the washer reser voir When the fluid is fin ished do not operate the windscreen washer in or der to avoid damaging the pump motor fig 11 P4E02073 POWER STEERING FLUID Fig 11 1 2...

Page 116: ...ot parts of the engine it is inflammable BRAKE CLUTCH FLUID fig 13 A versions 1 2 B versions 1 6 1 9 D Periodically check he warning lights on the instrument panel when you press the reservoir cover w...

Page 117: ...ently than shown in the Service Schedule if the car is frequently used on dusty roads IMPORTANT Brake fluid is hy groscopic meaning it absorbs humid ity This is why the fluid should be changed more fr...

Page 118: ...battery risk of fire and explosion Working on low fluid can damage the battery beyond repair and lead to the casing cracking and spilling the acid it contains When you have to oper ate on the battery...

Page 119: ...ched on for a long time when the engine is not running IMPORTANT A battery which is kept at a charge of less than 50 for any length of time will be damaged by sulphation leading to a reduction in cran...

Page 120: ...ery in position B fig 17 fig 18 P4E01949 BATTERY WITH OPTICAL HYDROMETER Description For versions markets as provided the battery can be equipped with vi sual indicator A fig 17 for the elec trolyte a...

Page 121: ...e recharg ing it Modern battery chargers can discharge voltage up to 20 V Never perform emergency star tups with a battery charger Always use an auxiliary battery see Startup with auxiliary battery in...

Page 122: ...plugs indicated If the heat ratio is less than required or the life spec ified is not guaranteed problems can arise Spark plug type 1 2 Champion RC7BMC Champion RC8BYC 1 6 NGK BKR5EZ Champion RC10YCC...

Page 123: ...damage wheels and or tyres If you get a flat tyre stop immediately and change it so as not to damage the tyre the wheel the suspension and the steering Tyres age even if they are not used very much Cr...

Page 124: ...es you will avoid straining the electric windscreen wiper motor and causing it to overheat Do not operate the wind screen rear window wipers on dry glass Replacing the windscreen wiper blades fig 21 1...

Page 125: ...ry The windscreen washer jets can be directed by adjusting the inclination of the nozzles Insert a screwdriver in A fig 23 so to direct the jets to the highest point reached by the blades in their mov...

Page 126: ...d up by other cars must not be underestimated Fiat has used leading edge techno logical solutions to effectively protect the body from rust The main ones are Painting systems and products that make th...

Page 127: ...he resinous substances that certain species of tree shed dull the paintwork and increase the possibility of rust forming IMPORTANT Bird droppings must be washed off immediately and with great care as...

Page 128: ...water has not collected under the mats from dip ping shoes umbrellas etc which could cause the steel to rust CLEANING SEATS AND FABRIC COMPONENTS Remove dust with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner Brush...

Page 129: ...s in techni cal jargon all the features that go together to make it a model designed to give you superlative driving sat isfaction CAR IDENTIFICATION DATA PAGE 129 ENGINE CODES BODYWORK PAINT IDENTIFI...

Page 130: ...der block and includes the model and the serial number fig 1 P4E01667 fig 2 P4E01482 fig 3 P4E01828 MODEL PLATE fig 4 This label is secured to the bonnet and bears the following identification data A...

Page 131: ...PAINT IDENTIFICATION PLATE fig 5 This adhesive label is applied to the inner side of the front right hand door It bears the following data A Paint manufacturer B Colour name C Fiat colour code D Resp...

Page 132: ...4 in line 2 82x90 4 1910 22 5 1 46 63 4500 120 12 2 2500 900 100 5 37 31 3 0 3 0 05 GENERAL Type code Cycle Number and layout of cylinders Number of valves per cylinder Diameter x stroke mm Total capa...

Page 133: ...cations or repairs to the fuel feed system that are not carried out properly or do not take the sys tem s technical specifications in to account can cause malfunc tions leading to the risk of fire LUB...

Page 134: ...ssembly and the wheels with CV joints GEARBOX AND DIFFERENTIAL Five forward gears and reverse with synchromesh for front gear engage ment The ratios are 1 2 1 6 1 9 in 1st gear 4 273 3 909 3 909 in 2n...

Page 135: ...BRAKES SERVICE AND EMERGENCY BRAKES Front disc type with floating calliper Rear drum and self centering shoes Cross over hydraulic circuit control Vacuum brake booster 9 Four channel ABS system with f...

Page 136: ...ydraulic power steering as pro vided Permanent lubrication joints Minimum turning diameter 10 2 metres Number of steering wheel turns lock to lock 3 69 turns for mechanical steering 2 66 turns for hyd...

Page 137: ...tween the sides 65 height width ratio H S in per centage R Radial tyre 14 Diameter of the rim in inches 82 Load index capacity T Max speed index Example 175 65 R 14 82 S IMPORTANT The light alloy whee...

Page 138: ...rs to the electrical system carried out incorrectly and without bearing the features of the system in mind can cause malfunctions with the risk of fire ELECTRIC SYSTEM Supply voltage 12 Volt BATTERY W...

Page 139: ...hat they comply with these limits PERFORMANCE Top speeds allowable after running in km h 1140 375 850 800 50 Kerb weight including fuel spare wheel tools and accessories Payload including driver Maxim...

Page 140: ...73 C 625 625 D 3763 3763 E 1440 1440 F 1415 1415 G 1378 1378 H 1620 1620 Boot volume standard VDA normal conditions 260 dm3 extended with load up to side win dows 650 dm3 extended to second folding up...

Page 141: ...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 4 3 3 2 0 1 73 0 68 0 54 0 075 0 40 0 50 2 3 1 9 litre k...

Page 142: ...Molybdenum disulphide lithium soap based grease water resistant N L G I consistency 2 Transmission lubri cants and greases Recommended lu bricants and fluids VS MAX PETROL VS MAX DIESEL ZC 80 S GI A...

Page 143: ...1703 Protective inhibited monoethylene glycol based antifreeze com pound CUNA NC 956 16 Alcohol water and surfactants mixture CUNA NC 956 II Recommended lu bricants and fluids TOP 4 PARAFLU11 SC35 App...

Page 144: ...ven if the pressure is measured while the tyre is hot Tyre Medium load Full load Wheel Front Rear Front Rear Spare 1 2 EL ELX SPORT 165 80 R13 1 9 1 9 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 6 GTX 175 65 R14 1 9 1 9 2 2 2 2 2...

Page 145: ...vel 115 Bulb replacement 86 bulb types 86 By the Owner 79 Car dimensions 139 Car maintenance 104 Ceiling lights control 46 bulb replacement 92 Centralized locking 17 49 Chassis marking 129 Cheap runni...

Page 146: ...ront 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 i...

Page 147: ...ror 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...

Page 148: ...1 143 Tyres specifications 136 Correct reading 136 maintenance 121 inflation pressure 121 143 changing the wheel 82 Useful accessories 79 Ventilation 40 Warning lights injection system failure 35 air...

Page 149: ...Windscreen washer control 13 42 blades 124 sprayer 124 Windscreen rear window washer fluid level 114 Windscreen rear window wiper blades 123 Windscreen rear window wiper sprayers 124 144 152 03 03 200...

Page 150: ...149 NOTES 144 152 03 03 2003 07 30 PM Page 149...

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Page 152: ...side it You will find VS MAX at all Fiat Dealerships and garages the next time you need to change the oil in your engine 35 000 motor experts all over Europe recommend VS MAX as being the best protect...

Page 153: ...ch has been built up over the years by experimental research on the VS line products Its formula places it at the top of the mineral multi grade oil classification Multi purpose additives combined wit...

Page 154: ...r 24 Hours Service Assistance Booklet provided 1 2 1 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 2 1 6 1 9 Fuel tank...

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