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331
WHEELS
AND TYRES
TYRE PRESSURE
Check the pressure of each tyre,
including the spare, every two weeks
and before long journeys.
The pressure should be checked
with the tyre rested and cold.
It is normal for the pressure to rise
when you are driving. If you have to
check or restore the pressure when
the tyres are warm, remember that
the pressure value must be 0.3 bar
above the specified value.
For proper tyre inflation pressure,
see “Wheels” in chapter “Technical
Specifications”.Tyre pressure must be
correct to ensure good
road holding.
Wrong pressure causes uneven
wear of the tyres (fig. 19):
A- Correct pressure: tyre wears
evenly.
B- Under inflated tyre: shoulder
tread wear.
C- Over inflated tyre: centre tread
wear.If the pressure is too low
the tyre overheats and
this can cause it serious
damage.
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 car is being dri-
ven.
fig. 19
L0A0161b
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CLEANING VELVET SEATS
AND FABRICS
– Remove dust with a soft brush
and vacuum cleaner. Use a moist
brush to clean velvet upholstery.
– Brush the seats with a damp
sponge with water and a neutral
soap.CLEANING LEATHER SEATS
– Remove the dry dirt with a
chamois leather or very slightly
moist loth without exerting too
much pressure.
– Remove liquid or grease stains
with a dry absorbent cloth without
rubbing. Then wipe with a chamois
leather or soft cloth moistened with
water and neutral soap. If the stain
does not come out, use a special
cleaning compound being particu-
larly careful to follow the instruc-
tions for use.
IMPORTANTNever use alcohol or
alcohol-based products.STEERING WHEEL/GEAR
LEVER KNOB WITH GENUINE
LEATHER COVERING
These components shall only be
cleaned with water and neutral soap.
Never use spirit or alcohol-based
products.
Before using special products for
cleaning interiors, read carefully label
instructions and indications to make
sure they are free from spirit and/or
alcohol-based substances.
If when cleaning the windscreen
with special glass products, some
drops fall on the leather covering of
the steering wheel/gear lever knob re-
move them immediately and then
clean with water and neutral soap.
IMPORTANT Take the utmost care
when engaging the steering lock to
prevent scratching the leather cover-
ing. Upholstery of your car
has been designed to with-
stand wear deriving from
common use of the car. You are
however recommended to avoid
strong and/or continuous scratch-
ing with clothing accessories such
as metallic buckles, studs, Velcro
fastenings and the like, since these
items cause circumscribed stress
of the cover fabric that could lead
to yarn breaking, and damage the
cover as a consequence.
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354
2.4
7Jx16 H2-39
215/60 R16 (95W)
215/60 ZR16 (95W)
7Jx17 H2-41
225/50 R17 (94W)
225/50 ZR17 (94W)
215/60 R16 (95H) M+S
2.0 TB
7Jx16 H2-39
215/60 R16 (95W)
215/60 ZR16 (95W)
7Jx17 H2-41
225/50 R17 (94W)
225/50 ZR17 (94W)
215/60 R16 (95H) M+S
2.4 CAE
7Jx16 H2-39
215/60 R16 (95W)
215/60 ZR16 (95W)
7Jx17 H2-41
225/50 R17 (94W)
225/50 ZR17 (94W)
215/60 R16 (95H) M+S
2.0 TB
2.3
2.32.4
2.3
2.32.4 CAE
2.3
2.3
WHEELS
Standard tyres
Rims
Tyres
Optional tyres
Rims
Tyres (*)
Snow tyres
(*) Chains cannot be fitted on these tyres
COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (excluding snow tyres)
Front and rear tyres
- average load bar
- full load bar
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3.2 V6 CAE
2.3
2.3 2.4 JTD 20V CAE
2.3/2,7 (*)
2.3/2,7 (*)
2.4 JTD 20V CAE 3.2 V6 CAE
Standard tyres
Rims7Jx16 H2-39 7Jx16 H2-39
Tyres215/60 R16 (95W) 215/60 R16 (95W)215/60 ZR16 (95W) 215/60 ZR16 (95W)
Optional tyres
Rims7Jx17 H2-37 7Jx17 H2-41
7Jx17 H2-41
8Jx18 H2-37
Tyres (*)225/50 R17 (94W) 225/50 R17 (94W)
225/50 ZR17 (94W) 225/50 ZR17 (94W)
235/40 ZR18 (95Y)
Snow tyres215/60 R16 (95H) M+S 215/60 R16 (95H) M+S
(*) Chains cannot be fitted on these tyres
COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (excluding snow tyres)
Front and rear tyres
- average load bar
- full load bar
(*) Pressure for 235/40 ZR 18 (95Y) tyre
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Ski tunnel ................................. 234
Snow chains ............................. 268
Solar cell operated sunroof ....... 222
- central locking/opening ....... 225
- emergency manoeuvre......... 226
- opening/closing .................. 223
- pivoting .............................. 223
- solar cells ........................... 226
Sound system ........................... 247
- Bose HI-FI sound system .... 248
- speakers ............................. 247
Spark plugs
- maintenance ....................... 330
- type .................................... 346
Speakers ................................... 247
Speedometer ............................ 107
Starting the engine ................... 250
- bump starting ..................... 273
- emergency start-up ..... 253-271
- engine stopping ................... 252
- engine warming up ............. 252
- ignition switch ..................... 24- JTD versions ...................... 251
- jump starting....................... 272
- petrol versions ..................... 251
Steering
- technical specifications ........ 352
Steering column lock ............... 24
Steering wheel........................... 70
- controls .............................. 18
- electric adjustment .............. 70
- manual adjustment ............ 70
Steering wheel stalks ............... 97
- left-hand stalk .................... 100
- right-hand stalk ................. 101
Stopping the engine ................. 252
Storing the car ......................... 269
- using the car again .............. 269
Sun visors ................................ 214
Supplementary heater ............... 162
- operation with engine
running .............................. 169
- operation with engine
stationary ............................ 163- technical specifications ....... 170
Suspensions
- technical specifications ........ 350
Symbols ................................... 9
Technical specifications..... 341
Third brake light ..................... 287
Tools ........................................ 275
Towing a trailer ....................... 264
- important ........................... 264
- installation diagram ........... 265
- tow hitch installation ......... 265
Towing the car ......................... 305
Transmission
- technical specifications ........ 348
Twilight sensor ........................ 99
Tyre inflation pressure .... 354-384
- important ........................... 331
Tyres
- changing a wheel ............... 274
- correct tyre reading ............ 356
- important .................. 332-356
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- maintenance ....................... 331
- pressure (important) .......... 331
- winter tyres ........................ 267
Useful accessories ................... 270
Volumetric protection ............ 41
Warning lights and messages. 115
Weights .................................... 360
Wheel geometry ........................ 358
Wheels
- changing a wheel ............... 275
- important ........................... 332
- inflation pressure ................ 354
- pressure (important) .......... 331
- technical specifications ....... 354
- wheel geometry ................... 358
Windscreen/rear window and
headlight washer fluid ........... 324
Windscreen washer
- control ................................ 101- fluid ................................... 324
Windscreen washer blades
- maintenance ....................... 333
Windscreen wiper
- blade maintenance ............. 333
- control ................................ 101
Windscreen wiper spray nozzles
(maintenance) .............. 334-335
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Print n. 603.45.954 - XI/2006 - 2ndEdition
COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar) (snow tyres excluded)
ENGINE OIL CHANGE
5.505.50 5.0
FUEL CAPACITIES
5.90
75
1075
1075
1075
10 215/60 R16 95W
215/60 ZR16 95W
225/50 R17 94W (*)
225/50 ZR17 94W (*)
2.3
2.3 215/60 R16 95W
215/60 ZR16 95W
225/50 R17 94W (*)
225/50 ZR17 94W (*)
2.3
2.3 215/60 R16 95W
215/60 ZR16 95W
225/50 R17 94W (*)
225/50 ZR17 94W (*)
2.3
2.3215/60 R16 95W
215/60 ZR16 95W
225/50 R17 94W (*)
225/50 ZR17 94W (*)
2.3
2.3
2.0 TB 2.4 2.4 CAE 2.4 JTD 20VCAE 3.2 V6 CAE
Front and rear
tyres
Reduced load bar
Full load bar
(*) Tyres that cannot be fitted with chains.
0.3 bar should be added to the values given if the pressure is measured while the tyre is hot.
2.0 TB 2.4 - 2.4 CAE 2.4 JTD 20VCAE 3.2 V6 CAE
Engine oil (quantity for
periodical remplacement -
sump and filter) litres
#Dispose of waste oil properly.
2.0 TB 2.4 - 2.4 CAE 2.4 JTD 20VCAE 3.2 V6 CAE
Tank capacity litres
Reserve litres
Refuel petrol engines with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) no lower than 95 only.
Refuel diesel engines with diesel fuel for motor vehicles (EN590 specifications) only.