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IF A TYRE IS
PUNCTURED
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Wheel changing and correct use of the
jack and space-saver spare wheel call for
some precautions as listed below.
IMPORTANT If the car is fitted with “Fix
& Go (quick tyre repair kit)”, see the rel-
evant instructions in the following chap-
ter.
Alert other drivers that the
car is stationary in compli-
ance with local regulations: hazard
warning lights, warning triangle, etc.
Any passengers on board should leave
the car, especially if it is heavily laden.
Passengers should stay away from on-
coming traffic while the wheel is be-
ing changed. If parked on a slope or
rough surface, chock the wheels with
wedges or other suitable devices to
prevent the car from rolling.
WARNING
The space-saver spare wheel
(where provided) is specific
to your car, do not use it on other
models, or use the spare wheel of oth-
er models on your car. The space-
saver spare wheel shall only be used
in an emergency. It shall only be used
for the distance necessary to reach a
service point and the car speed shall
not exceed 80 Km/h. The spare wheel
has an orange sticker that summaris-
es the main cautions for use and lim-
itations. The sticker should never be
removed or covered. Never fit a wheel
cap on a space-saver spare wheel.
The sticker gives the following infor-
mation in four languages: caution! For
temporary use only! 80 km/h max!
Replace by normal wheel as soon as
possible. Do not cover this label.
WARNING
When driving with a space-
saver spare wheel fitted, the
driving performance of the car
changes. Avoid accelerating or brak-
ing sharply, abrupt turns or fast cor-
nerings. The life of the spare wheel
is approx. 3000 Km, after this dis-
tance it should be replaced with an-
other of the same type. Never at-
tempt 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 to-
gether. Do not grease the threads of
bolts before installing them: they
might slip out.
WARNING
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❒using the wrench provided L-fig. 6
loosen the fastening bolts by about one
turn; if the car is fitted with alloy rims,
shake the car to facilitate removing this
rim from the wheel hub;
❒work the jack crank M-fig. 7to extend
it until the groove Non the upper part
of the jack is correctly inserted on the
lower profile Pof the body in point Q
(at approx. 72 cm from the front wheel
centre or 75 cm from rear wheel cen-
tre);❒undo the wheel bolts and remove the
wheel.
❒make sure the contact surfaces be-
tween spare wheel and hub are clean
so that the fastening bolts will not come
loose;
fig. 6F0C0394m
fig. 7F0M0395m
❒warn anybody 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;
❒fit the handle R-fig. 7to operate the
jack and raise the car until the wheel
is a few centimetres from the ground;
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❒install the space-saver spare wheel
matching the holes S-fig. 8with the
corresponding pins T;
❒using the wrench provided, fully tight-
en the four fastening bolts;
❒work the jack handle R-fig.7to lower
the car and remove the jack;
❒using the wrench provided, tighten up
the wheel bolts in a criss-cross fashion
following the sequence shown in fig. 9.REFITTING THE STANDARD
WHEEL
Following the procedure described previ-
ously, raise the car and remove the spare
wheel.
Versions with steel rims
Proceed as follows:
❒Make sure the contact surfaces be-
tween standard wheel and hub are
clean so that the fastening bolts will not
come loose;
❒Fit the normal wheel matching the
holes S-fig. 8with the corresponding
pins T;
❒Using the wrench provided, tighten the
fastening bolts;
❒Lower the car and remove the jack;
❒Using the wrench provided, fully tight-
en the bolts in the sequence shown in
fig. 9;
❒Place the cap near the wheel so that the
inflation valve can come through the
slot provided on the cap;
❒Press the circumference of the cap,
starting from the parts nearest the in-
flation valve until it is inserted com-
pletely.
IMPORTANT Incorrect fitting may cause
the wheel cap to come off when the car is
travelling.
fig. 8F0C0396mfig. 9F0C0397m
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Versions with alloy rims
Proceed as follows:
❒Tighten the pin A-fig. 10in one of the
fastening bolt holes on the wheel hub;
❒Insert the wheel on the pin and, using
the wrench provided, tighten the four
bolts available. This is facilitated by the
extension provided B;
❒Loosen the pin Aand tighten the last
fastening bolt;
❒Lower the car and remove the jack;
❒Using the wrench provided, fully tight-
en the bolts in the sequence shown
previously for the space-saver spare
wheel (see fig. 9).When you have finished
❒Stow the space-saver spare wheel G-
fig. 11in the space provided in the
boot;
❒Insert the partially open jack into the
container Fand force it slightly into its
seat so that it does not vibrate when
the car is moving;
❒ Put the tools back into their places in
the container;
❒Stow the container complete with tools
on the spare wheel and secure every-
thing with the clamping device E;
❒Correctly reposition the boot stiff cov-
er.
fig. 10F0C0217m
fig. 11F0C0392m
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FRONT SIDELIGHTS
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
❒remove the protective cover Aand C-
fig. 27releasing catch Band Dre-
spectively;
❒using the extension A-fig. 28or D-
fig. 29, turn the bulb holder B-fig. 28
or E-fig. 29clockwise and counter-
clockwise and then withdraw it;
❒remove the bulb C-fig. 28or F-fig. 29
and replace it;
❒refit the bulb holder making sure the
catch clicks into place; also check the
proper bulb positioning looking at the
lamp from outside;
❒refit the protective cover correctly.REAR LIGHT UNITS
(saloon versions)
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒from inside the boot, withdraw the
connector A-fig. 30, loosen the 3 nuts
Bwith the extension (where provided)
used to tighten the wheel bolts (sup-
plied with the tool kit) and remove the
light unit.
IMPORTANT When subwoofer is locat-
ed on the left side of the boot, to replace
the rear light cluster contact Fiat Dealer-
ship.
fig. 27F0C0175mfig. 28F0C0180mfig. 29F0C0388m
fig. 30F0C0208m