2003 FIAT PALIO spare wheel

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BUMP STARTING IF A TYRE IS
PUNCTURED
Follow the instructions on this and
the following pages to use the jack and
spare wheel correctly.
Remember that until
the engine has started the
brake booster and power
steering systems will not work
and a greater effort will therefore
be required to depress the brake
pedal or turn the steering wheel.
An incorrectly posi-
tioned jack may cause the
car to fall.
Do not use the jack to lift loads
exceeding that indicated on the
label attached to the jack itself.
The jack should only be used to
change a wheel on the car for
which it is designed. It should not
be put to other uses or employed
to raise other models of cars. Un-
der no circumstances should it be
used when carrying out 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. Never place
tools between the rim and tyre.
Check the tyre and spare wheel
pressure regularly. The tyre in-
flation pressure is shown in the
“Technical specifications” chap-
ter.
Never bump start the
engine (by pushing, tow-
ing or coasting downhill).
This could cause fuel to flow in-
to the catalytic exhaust system
and damage it beyond repair.
If the car is fitted with al-
loy rims, a specific spare
wheel is provided. It is dif-
ferent from the one provided for
the cars fitted with steel rims. In
the event of successive purchase
of alloy rims, replacing the steel
rims, we suggest you to keep at
disposal 4 genuine bolts, which
will be used only with the spare
wheel. Danger of damaging the
wheel hubs
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1. STOP THE CAR
– Stop the car in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic where
you can change the wheel safely. The
ground should be flat and adequately
firm. If you have to change the wheel
at night, choose a lit area if possible.
– Turn the engine off and pull up the
handbrake.
– Engage first or reverse gear.
– Alert other drivers that the car is
stationary in compliance with local
regulations: hazard warning lights,
warning triangle etc.
Any passenger should 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 OUT THE TOOLS,
JACK AND SPARE WHEEL
They are in the boot.
The tool bag is secured to the inter-
nal boot wall by proper belts,
fig. 2;
to take it out, lift the adhesive strip of
the belts. The bag contains: the jack
A-
fig. 3
, the jack operating handle B, the
wheel bolt wrench
C, the tow hitch D
and the screwdriver E.
fig. 2
P4E02373
fig. 4
P4E02375
fig. 3
P4E02374
– Lift the carpet covered flap.
– Loosen the fastener
A-fig. 4and
take the spare wheel.
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5) Warn anyone nearby that the car
is about to be lifted. They must stay
clear and not touch the car until it is
back on the ground.
6)Fit the operating handle on the
jack and turn it until the wheel to be
changed lifts a few centimetres off the
ground. When turning the jack handle
make sure that it can be used easily
and take care not to scrape your hand
against the ground› . The moving parts
of the jack (screw and joints) may al-
so cause injury if touched. Clean off
any grease.
7)Unscrew the 4 wheel bolts and
remove the wheel.
8) Ensure that the housing for the
wheel bolts on the spare wheel are
clean and free from dirt, which could
cause the wheel bolts to come loose.
Fit the spare wheel, in order that the
holes
A-fig. 6coincide with the rele-
vant pins
B.
9) Fasten one bolt A-fig. 7near the
inflation valve
B.
fig. 6
P4E01642
fig. 5
P4E02376
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Please note:
– the jack weighs 2.900 kg;
– the jack requires no adjustments;
– the jack cannot be repaired. If it
breaks it must be replaced with a new
jack;
– No tool with the exception of the
handle can be fitted on the jack.
3. CHANGE THE WHEEL
1)
Loosen the bolts on the wheel to
be changed by approximately one turn.
2) If the wheel to be changed has a
light-alloy rim, rock the car a few times
from the roof so as to loosen the rim
from the hub if necessary.
3) Turn the jack handle so that the
jack opens partially.
4)Arrange the jack at the Osymbol
B-fig. 5 near the wheel to be changed
and make sure that the groove
Aon
the jack fits well into the sidemember
C.
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10)Fit the wheel cup in order that
the biggest hole
A-fig. 8is aligned with
the bolt fixing the wheel. When fitting
the wheel cup make sure that the sym-
bol
Y, printed on the internal part of
the cup, is aligned with the inflation
valve.
11)Fit the last three bolts and tight-
en them using the wrench provided,
fig. 9.
12)Wind down the jack to lower
the vehicle and remove the jack.
13)Fasten bolts completely, work-
ing in a criss-cross fashion as shown in
fig. 10. Tightening 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
handle and the wheel bolt wrench in-
to the tool bag.
17)Secure the tool bag to the in-
ternal boot wall with the relevant re-
taining belts.
fig. 8
P4E02176
fig. 9
P4E02377
IMPORTANT As soon as possible:
have the punctured tyre repaired and
mount it on the car thus limiting the
distance travelled with the spare
wheel.
IMPORTANT Check the inflation
pressure of the tyres and the spare
wheel regularly.
fig. 10
P4E02178
fig. 11
P4E02375
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Do not tow the car by
using flexible elements
(metallic cables, ropes or
strings); only the use of a rigid
bar, with the ends supplied with
adequate joints, is allowed. Make
sure to fix the joint to the car in
order not to damage the near el-
ements.
Before starting to tow, turn the
ignition key to MAR and then to
STOP. Do not remove the key. If
the key is removed, the steering
lock engages automatically which
prevents the wheels being turned.
While the car is being towed
with the engine off, remember
that the brake pedal and steering
will require more effort 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
TOWED
The tow hitch is supplied as standard
with the car. It is in the tool kit at-
tached to the spare wheel.
To fasten the tow hitch:
1)Take the tow ring.
2) Remove the cover from the rear
bumper
fig. 40or from the front
bumper
fig. 41by lever with a screw-
driver in the point shown by the ar-
row.
fig. 40
P4E02196
fig. 41
P4E02197
When towing the car,
you must comply with the
specific traffic regulations
regarding the tow hitch and how
to tow on the road.
3)Fasten the ring on the threaded
pin, rear
fig. 40or front fig. 41.
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SPARK PLUGS
The cleanness and soundness of the
spark plugs
fig. 19 are very important
for keeping the engine efficient and
polluting emissions down.
The appearance of the spark plug, if
examined by an expert eye, is a good
way of pinpointing a problem even if it
has nothing to do with the ignition sys-
tem. Therefore, if the engine has prob-
lems, it is important to have the spark
plugs checked at a
Fiat Dealership.
The spark plugs must be
changed at the times
specified in the Service
Schedule. Only use the type of
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 RC7BMCChampion RC8BYC
1.6NGK BKR5EZ
Champion RC10YCC
Bosch FR8DE
fig. 19
P4E01444
WHEELS AND
TYRES
TYRE PRESSURE
Every two weeks and before long
journeys, check the pressure of each
tyre including the spare.
The pressure must be checked when
the tyre is rested and cold.
It is normal for the pressure to rise
when you are driving. If you have to
check or to restore the pressure
when the tyres are warm, remember
that the pressure value must be 0.3
bar above the specified value.
Tyre pressure must be
correct to ensure good
road holding.
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Do not change the tyres
over in criss-cross fashion
by moving a tyre from the
left hand side of the car to the
right and vice versa.
Wrong tyre pressure causes uneven
wear of the tyres
fig. 20:
A- Correct pressure: tyre wears
evenly
B- Under inflated tyre: shoulder
tread wear
C- Over inflated tyre: centre tread
wear. Tyres must be replaced when the
tread wears down to 1.6 mm. In any
case, comply with the laws in the
country where the vehicle is being dri-
ven.
IMPORTANT
As far as possible avoid sharp brak-
ing, screech starts etc.
Be careful not to hit the kerb, pot-
holes or other obstacles hard. Driving
over bumpy roads can damage the
tyres.
Periodically check that the tyres have
no cuts in the side wall, abnormal
swelling or irregular tyre wear. If any
of these occur, have the car seen to at
a
Fiat Dealership.
Avoid overloading your car: this can
seriously 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. Cracking of the tread rub-
ber and the side walls are a sign of age-
If the pressure is too low
the tyre overheats and
this can cause serious
damage.
fig. 20
P4E01445
ing. In any case, if the tyres have been
fitted for more than six years they
should be examined by an expert who
can judge whether they are still fit for
use. Remember to check the spare
tyre particularly carefully.
If a replacement is necessary, always
use new tyres and avoid using ones the
origin of which you are not certain
about.
If you replace a tyre, it is necessary
to check the inflation valve condition
and, as necessary, to change it too.
To ensure the front and rear tyres all
wear evenly, you are advised to change
the tyres over every 10-15 thousand
kilometres keeping them on the same
side of the car so as not to reverse the
direction of rotation.
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Max speed index
Q
= up to 160 km/h.
R= up to 170 km/h.
S= up to 180 km/h.
T= up to 190 km/h.
U= up to 200 km/h.
H= up to 210 km/h.
V= up to 240 km/h.
W= up to 270 km/h.
Y= up to 300 km/h.
Load index (capacity)
60
= 250 kg
61 = 257 kg
62= 265 kg
63= 272 kg
64= 280 kg
65= 290 kg
66= 300 kg
67= 307 kg
68= 315 kg
69= 325 kg
70 = 335 kg
71= 345 kg
72= 355 kg
73= 365 kg
74= 375 kg
75= 387 kg
76= 400 kg
77= 412 kg
78= 425 kg
79= 437 kg
80= 450 kg
81= 462 kg
82= 475 kg
83= 487 kg
84= 500 kg
85= 515 kg
86= 530 kg
87= 545 kg
88= 560 kg
89= 580 kg
90= 600 kg
91= 615 kg
92= 630 kg
93= 650 kg
94= 670 kg
95= 690 kg
96 = 710 kg
97= 730 kg
98= 750 kg
99= 775 kg
100= 800 kg
101= 825 kg
102= 850 kg
103= 875 kg
104= 900 kg
1CORRECT READING
OF THE RIM fig. 6
The indications, necessary to know
the meaning of the identification ini-
tials printed on the rim, are listed be-
low.
CORRECT READING
OF THE TYRE fig. 6
The indications, necessary to know
the meaning of the identification ini-
tials printed on the tyre, are listed be-
low.
175= Nominal (S, distance in mm
between the sides).
65= height/width ratio (H/S) in per-
centage.
R= Radial tyre.
14= Diameter of the rim in inches
(Ø).
82= Load index (capacity).
T= Max speed index. Example
175/65 R 14 82 S
IMPORTANTThe light alloy
wheels are fixed with specific bolt in-
compatible with any printed steel
wheels, excluding the specific spare
wheel.
SNOW TYRES
Use reduced dimension winter tyres,
see “Snow Chains” chapter.
WHEEL GEOMETRY
Convergence of the front wheel mea-
sured between the rims: –1±1(Power
Steering), +1mm (Mechnical Steering).
The values refer to a car after running in.
WHEELS AND
TYRES
Pressed steel or alloy (as provided)
wheel rims; specific fixing bolts (di-
mensionally different and respective-
ly incompatible) for each of the two
types of rim.
IMPORTANTIn the event of dis-
crepancies between the information in
the Owner Handbook and the Log
Book, consider the specifications giv-
en in the Log Book only.
To ensure safety of the vehicle in
movement, it must be fitted with tyres
of specified size and of the same make
and type on all wheels.
Versions Rim Tyre
1.2 EL-ELX-SPORT5.00Bx13 165/80 R13
1.6 16V GTX51/2 Jx14C(*) 175/65 R14
1.9 D EL-ELX5.00Bx13 165/80 R13
(*) Alloy rims
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