Fiat 2003 Palio, Owner'S Manual

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With handbrake engaged and igni-
tion key at MAR , the instrument pan-
el warning light x comes on.
To disengage the handbrake:
1) Slightly lift the handbrake and
press release button A .
2) Keep the button pressed in and
lower the lever. Warning light
x
will
go out.
3) To prevent accidental movement
of the car, this procedure should be
carried out with the brake pedal
pressed down.
HANDBRAKE fig. 1
The handbrake lever is situated be-
tween the two front seats.
Pull the handbrake lever upwards un-
til the car cannot be moved. Four or
five clicks are generally enough when
the car is on level ground while nine
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 children in the car.
Always remove the key
from the ignition switch and take
it with you when you get out of
the car.
fig. 1
P4E02046
PARKING
Stop the engine, engage the hand-
brake and engage first gear if the car
is faced uphill or reverse gear if it is
faced downhill in compliance with the
national Highway Code and leave the
wheels steered towards the road bor-
ders or the kerb. Block the wheels
with a wedge or a stone if the car is
parked on a steep slope.
Do not leave the ignition key at
MAR because it drains the battery.
Always remove the key when you
leave the car.
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