Fiat 2003 Palio, Owner'S Manual

Page: 52 / 156

51
When using the boot,
make sure the load you
are carrying does not ex-
ceed the permitted weight (see
the chapter “Technical Specifi-
cations”). Also make sure the
items in the boot are arranged
properly to prevent them being
thrown forwards and injuring pas-
sengers should you brake sharply.
BOOT
OPENING/CLOSING
THE BOOT
TAILGATE
The tailgate can be opened from out-
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 seat.
Do not operate the tail-
gate opening lever when
the car is mobile.
To close, lower the tailgate to about
20 cm, then let it drop.
fig. 56
P4E02272
fig. 57
P4E01944
The addition of objects
on the boot lid (except
those envisaged by the
manufacturer) may prevent the
gas filled struts at the sides of the
boot from working properly.
20-63 03/03/2003 06:03 PM Page 51