2006 FIAT CROMA tyre pressure

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When driving with a space-
saver spare wheel fitted, the
driving performance of the car chan-
ges. Avoid accelerating or braking
sharply, abrupt turns or fast corne-
rings. The life of the spare wheel is
approx. 3000 Km, after this distance
it should be replaced with another of
the same type. Never attempt to fit
a conventional tyre on a rim designed
for use as a space-saver spare wheel.
Have the punctured wheel repaired
and refitted as soon as possible. Two
or more space-saver spare wheels
should never be used together. Do not
grease the threads of bolts before in-
stalling them: they might slip out.
WARNING
The jack shall only be used
for changing wheels on the
car with which it is provided or on
cars of the same model.
It must not be used for other purpo-
ses such as for instance raising cars of
other models. In no case should it be
used for repairs under the car. Incor-
rect positioning of the jack may cau-
se the jacked car to fall. Do not use
the jack for higher capacities than
stated on its label. Snow chains can-
not be fitted to the space-saver spa-
re wheel. So, if a front (drive) wheel
is punctured and chains are needed,
a rear wheel should be fitted to the
front of the car and the spare wheel
should be fitted to the rear. This way
with two normal drive wheels, snow
chains can be fitted to them to solve
an emergency.
WARNING
Fasten the wheel cap cor-
rectly to prevent the wheel
from coming free in motion. Never
tamper with the inflation valve. Ne-
ver place tools between the rim and
tyre. Check and restore, if required,
the pressure of tyres and spare wheel
to the values given in section “Tech-
nical Specifications”.
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F 12
F 13
F 31
F 32
F 33
F 34
F 35
F 36
F 37
F 38
F 39
F 40
F 41
F 42
F 43
F 44
F 45
F 4615
15
7.5
15
20
20
7.5
20
10
15
10
30
15
7.5
30
20
20
20 FUSE SUMMARY TABLE
Fuse box on dashboard
USERSFUSE AMPERE
Right dipped beam headlight
Left-hand dipped beam headlight / headlight aiming device
Engine compartment and dashboard / body computer relay coils
+30 Driver and passenger’s door control units
+ 15 power for boot - left rear power window branch point
+ 15 power for boot - right rear power window branch point
+15 Reversing lights, AQS sensor, water in diesel fuel filter sensor,
decimeter, additional heater
+30 Presetting for trailer control unit
+15 Third brake light, instrument panel, left and right headlight control unit -
Key-controlled power for gas-discharge headlight control unit
Boot unlocking
+30 EOBD diagnostic socket, ceiling lights, phone presetting,
Alarm siren control unit, volumetric protection alarm control unit, tyre pressure
control unit, Hands-free kit control unit
Rear heated window
Windscreen/rear window washer nozzle defroster
+15 Brake branch point (ABS/ESP), steering angle branch point, yaw sensor
Windscreen wiper, windscreen/rear window washer pump
Current outlet on central console
Sunroof
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F 47
F 48
F 49
F 50
F 51
F 52
F 5320
20
7,5
7,5
7,5
15
7,5
USERSFUSE AMPERE
Power for control unit on driver side
Power for control unit on passenger side
+15 Branch point for steering wheel, Connect, rain sensor control unit,
climate control system, diesel fuel heater, volumetric protection control unit,
control unit for moving and warming left front and right front seat,
Hands-free kit control unit, phone presetting, cruise control,
instrument panel dimmer, sunroof curtain
Air bag system
+15 Branch point for electric steering, tyre pressure control unit
Rear window wiper, boot control unit relay coils, cigar lighter
+30 instrument panel

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IMPORTANT The Programmed Mainte-
nance coupons are specified by the Man-
ufacturer- The failure to have them car-
ried out may invalidate the warranty.
Scheduled Servicing is performed by all Fi-
at Dealership, at pre-established times.
If during each operation, in addition to the
ones programmed, the need arises for fur-
ther replacements or repairs, these may
be carried out only with the explicit agree-
ment of the Customer.IMPORTANT You are advised to contact
Fiat Dealership in the event of any minor
operating faults, without waiting for the
next service coupon.
If your car is used frequently for towing,
the interval between one service coupon
and the other must be reduced.SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance is essential for en-
suring long car life under the best condi-
tions.
This is why Fiat has programmed a series
of checks and maintenance operations
every 30.000 km.
It is however important to remember that
scheduled servicing does not completely
cover all the car’s requirements: also in
the initial period before 30.000 km service
coupon and later, between one coupon
and another, ordinary care is still required
such as for example routine check and
topping up the level of fluids, tyre pressure
check, etc...
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SERVICE SCHEDULE
Thousands of km
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if required
Check light system operation(headlights, direction indicators,
hazard lights, boot lights, passenger compartment lights,
glovebox lights, warning lights, etc.)
Check windscreen wiper/washer operation,
adjust nozzles if required
Check windscreen/rear window blade position/wear
Check front disk brake pad conditions and wear
and wear indicator operation
Check rear disk brake pad conditions and wear
Sight inspect the conditions of: body external parts,
underbody protection, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check cleanness of locks, bonnet and boot and lever cleanness
and lubrication
Check and top up, if required, fluid levels (brakes/hydraulic clutch, power
steering, windscreen/rear window washer, battery, engine coolant, etc.)
Check power steering system (2.2 petrol versions)
Check and adjust handbrake lever stroke, if required
Sight inspect accessory drive belt conditions (Multijet vers.)
Sight inspect accessory drive belt conditions (1.8 petrol versions)
Sight inspect timing belt (1.8 petrol versions)
Check and adjust tappet clearance (1.9 Multijet 8V vers.)
Check and adjust tappet clearance (1.8 petrol versions)
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❒check cleanness of locks, bonnet and
boot and lever cleanness and lubrica-
tion;
❒sight inspect the conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge and fluid level
(electrolyte);
❒visual check on various drive belt con-
ditions;
❒check and replace pollen filter, if re-
quired;
❒check and replace air cleaner, if re-
quired.
ROUTINE
MAINTENANCE
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and top up if required:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions;
❒light system operation (headlights, di-
rection indicators, hazard lights, etc.);
❒windscreen wiper/washer operation
and windscreen/rear window blade
position/wear;
Every 3,000 km check and top up if re-
quired: engine oil level.
You are recommended to use FL
Selenia, products, designed and pro-
duced specifically for Fiat cars (see table
“Capacities” in section “Technical speci-
fications”).
HEAVY-DUTY
Should prevailing use of the car be under
one of the following specially heavy con-
ditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short distances (less than 7-8 km) re-
peated and with external tempera-
tures below zero;
❒frequently idling engines or long dis-
tance low speed driving (e.g. door-to-
door deliveries) or in case of a long
term inactivity;
❒driving in the city;
carry out the following checks more fre-
quently than required in the Service
Schedule:
❒check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear;
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In fact, since these devices continue ab-
sorbing energy even when the ignition key
is off, they gradually run down the battery.
The total intake of these systems (facto-
ry and after-market) must be less than 0,6
mA x Ah (of the battery) as shown in the
following table:
IMPORTANT NOTES
❒As far as possible, avoid sharp brak-
ing and screech starts, etc. Be careful
not to hit the kerb, potholes or oth-
er obstacles hard. Driving for long
stretches over bumpy roads can dam-
age 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 the car when trav-
elling: this may cause serious damage
to the wheels and tyres;
Battery Maximum
admitted
stand-by intake
70 Ah 42 mA
90 Ah (*) 54 mA
(*) Versions fitted with alarm.
WHEELS AND TYRES
Check the pressure of each tyre, includ-
ing the spare, every two weeks and before
long journeys. The pressure should be
checked with the tyre rested and cold.
For the correct tyre inflation pressure, see
“Wheels” in “Technical specifications”
section.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre
wear:
Anormal pressure: tread evenly worn.
Blow pressure: tread particularly worn
at the edges.
Chigh pressure: tread particularly worn
in the centre.
Tyres must be replaced when the tread
wears down to 1.6 mm. In any case, com-
ply with the laws in the country where the
car is being driven.
fig. 17F0L0159m
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❒If a tyre is punctured, stop immediate-
ly and change it to avoid damage to the
tyre, the rim, suspensions and steering
system;
❒Tyres age even if they are not used
much. Cracks in the tread rubber are
a sign of ageing. In any case, if the tyres
have been on the car for over 6 years,
they should be checked by specialised
personnel, to see if they can still be
used. Also remember to check the
space-saver spare wheel;
❒In the case of replacement, always fit
new tyres, avoiding those of dubious
origin;
❒If a tyre is changed, also change the in-
flation valve;
❒To allow even wear between the front
and rear tyres, it is advisable to change
them over every 10-15 thousand kilo-
metres, keeping them on the same
side of the car so as to not reverse the
direction of rotation.
Remember that road holding
depends also on the correct
tyre inflating pressure.
WARNING
Do not cross switch the
tyres, moving them from the
right of the car to the left and vice
versa.
WARNING
If the pressure is too low the
tyre overheats and this can
cause it serious damage.
WARNING
Never submit alloy rims to
repainting treatments re-
quiring to use temperatures exceed-
ing 150°C since the mechanical prop-
erties of the wheels could be im-
paired.
WARNING
RUBBER HOSES
As far as the brake system and fuel rubber
hoses are concerned, carefully follow the
“Service schedule” in this section.
Indeed ozone, high temperatures and pro-
longed lack of fluid in the system may
cause hardening and cracking of the hoses,
with possible leaks. Careful control is
therefore necessary.
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