2007 FIAT LINEA wheel size

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ESP SYSTEM ACTIVATION
The ESP system is automatically activat-
ed when the car is started and cannot be
de-activated.
FAILURE INDICATIONS
In the event of a failure, the In ESP will be
automatically switched off and warning
light
áwill appear on the instrument pan-
el along with a message on the multifunc-
tional display (where provided) (see
“Warning lights and messages”). The LED
on the ASR OFF button will light up. Con-
tact Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
Do not take unnecessary
risks, even if your cars fits an
ESP system. Your driving style must
always be suited to the conditions of
the road, visibility and traffic. The dri-
ver is always and only responsible for
road safety.
WARNING
HILL HOLDER SYSTEM
This system is an integral part of the ESP
system and it is provided to facilitate start-
ing on slopes.
It will activate automatically with the fol-
lowing conditions:
❒uphill: car at a standstill on a road with
a gradient higher than 5%, engine run-
ning, clutch and brake pedal pressed,
gearbox to neutral or engaged gear oth-
er than reverse.
❒downhill: car at a standstill on a road
with a gradient higher than 5%, engine
running, clutch and brake pedal pressed
and reverse gear engaged.
At pickup the ESP system control unit will
keep brake force on wheels until reaching
the torque suitable for starting, or in any
case for max. 2 seconds in order to pass
easily from the brake pedal to the accel-
erator pedal.
After 2 seconds without starting, the sys-
tem will deactivate automatically by re-
leasing gradually the brake force.
At releasing, the typical brake disengage-
ment noise indicating that the car is go-
ing to move will be heard.Failure indications
Warning light
èon the instrument pan-
el will light up in the event of a failure (see
“Warning lights and messages”).
IMPORTANT The Hill Holder system is
not a parking brake therefore, never leave
the car without having engaged the hand-
brake, turned the engine off and engaged
the first speed.
For correct operation of the
ESP and ASR systems, the
tyres must absolutely be of the same
brand and type on all wheels, in per-
fect conditions and, above all, of
type, brand and size specified.
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MSR system
(engine braking torque control)
It is an integral part of the ASR system that
in case of sudden gear shifting, cuts in pro-
viding torque to the engine thus prevent-
ing excessive driving wheel drive that, spe-
cially in poor grip conditions, can lead to
loss of stability.
Switching the systemon/off fig. 97
The ASR system switches on automatically
each time the engine is started.
When travelling, the ASR can be switched
off and on again pressing button Aset on
the dashboard fig. 97. When the ASR is switched off this is
shown by the lighting up of the led on the
button and by relevant message on the
multifunction display, where provided.
If the ASR is switched off when travelling,
it will turn on again automatically the next
time the engine is started.
It may be useful to switch the ASR when
driving on snow-covered roads with snow
chains fitted: in these conditions, slipping
of the wheels during pick-up provides bet-
ter traction.
For correct operation of the
ESP and ASR systems, the
tyres must absolutely be of the same
brand and type on all wheels, in per-
fect conditions and, above all, of
type, brand and size specified.
WARNING
fig. 97
ASR
OFF
A
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ASR SYSTEM (Antislip Regulator)
The ASR function controls car drive and
cuts in automatically every time one or
both driving wheels slip.
According to slipping conditions, two dif-
ferent control systems are activated:
❒if slipping involves both driving wheels,
the ASR function intervenes reducing
the power transmitted by the engine;
❒if the slipping involves only one driving
wheel, the ASR system cuts in auto-
matically braking the wheel that is slip-
ping.
The action of the ASR is particularly help-
ful in the following circumstances:
❒slipping of the inner wheel due to the
effect of dynamic load changes or ex-
cessive acceleration;
❒too much power transmitted to the
wheels also in relation to the conditions
of the road surface;
❒acceleration on slippery, snowy or
frozen surfaces;
❒in the case of loss of grip on a wet sur-
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Do not take unnecessary
risks, even if your cars fits
such a system. Your driving style must
always be suited to the conditions of
the road, visibility and traffic. The dri-
ver is always and only responsible for
road safety.
WARNING
For correct operation of the ASR system,
the tyres must absolutely be of the same
brand and type on all wheels, in perfect
conditions and, above all, of type, brand
and size specified.
FAILURE INDICATIONS
In the event of a failure, the In ASR will be
automatically switched off and warning
light
áwill appear on the instrument
panel along with a message on the multi-
functional display (where provided) (see
“Warning lights and messages”). In this
case, contact Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
EOBD SYSTEM
(where provided)
The EOBD system (European On Board
Diagnosis) allows continuous diagnosis of
the components of the car correlated with
emissions.
It also alerts the driver, by turning on the
warning light
Uon the instrument pan-
el (together with relevant message on the
multifunctional display, where provided)
(see section “Warning lights and mes-
sages”), when these conditions are no
longer in peak conditions.
The objective is:
❒to monitor system efficiency;
❒warn when a fault causes emissions lev-
els to increase;
❒to warn of the need to replace deteri-
orated components.
The system also has a diagnostic connec-
tor that can be interfaced with appropri-
ate tools, which makes it possible to read
the error codes stored in the control unit,
together with a series of specific parame-
ters for engine operation and diagnosis.
This check can also be carried out by the
traffic police.IMPORTANT After eliminating the in-
convenience, to check the system com-
pletely, Fiat Dealerships are obliged to run
a bench test and, if necessary, road tests
which may also call for a long journey.
Go to a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible if warning
light Ueither does not light
up when the key is turned to
MAR to if while travelling the warning
lights comes on either steady or blink-
ing (along with a message on the mul-
tifunctional display, where provided).
The operation of warning light Umay
be checked by the traffic police using
specific devices. Follow the laws in
force in the country where you are dri-
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FRONT AIRBAGS
The car is provided with front airbags for
the driver and the passenger.
The front driver / passenger air bags have
been designed to protect the occupants in
the event of head-on crashes of medium-
high severity, by placing the cushion be-
tween the occupant and the steering
wheel or dashboard.
Front air bags are designed to protect
car’s occupants in front crashes and there-
fore non-activation in other types of col-
lisions (side collisions, rear shunts, roll-
overs, etc.) is not a system malfunction.
An electronic control unit will make the
bag inflate in the event of a frontal crash.
The bag will inflate instantaneously placing
itself between the front occupant’s body
and the structures which could cause in-
jury. It will deflate immediately afterwards.
Driver and passenger front airbags are not
a replacement of but complementary to
the belts, which you are recommended to
always wear, as specified by law in Europe
and most non-European countries.
The volume of front air bags at max. in-
flation fills most of the space between the
steering wheel and the driver and between
the dashboard and the passenger.
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PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON
UNIVERSAL ISOFIX CHILD’S SEAT USE
The table below, according to EKE 16 European Directive, shows the different instal-
lation possibilities of Isofix restraint systems on seats fitted with Universal Isofix fas-
teners.
Weight group Orientation Class Isofix position child seat Isofix size rear side
Group 0 0 to 10 kg
Group 0+ 0 to 13 kg
Group 1
to 9 up to 18 kg
IUF: suitable for Isofix child restraint systems to be set facing forwards, universal class
(fitted with third upper fastener), approved for the weight group.
IL: suitable for special child restraint systems. Isofix type suitable and tested for this type
of car. The seat may be installed by moving the front seat forward.
IL
IL
IL
IL
IL
IL
IUF
IUF
IUF Facing backwards
Facing backwards
Facing backwards
Facing backwards
Facing backwards
Facing backwards
Facing forwards
Facing forwards
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IMPORTANT When snow tyres are used
with a max speed index below the one
that can be reached by the car (increased
by 5%), place a notice in the passenger’s
compartment, plainly in the driver’s view
which states the max permissible speed of
the snow tyres (as per EC Directive).
All four tyres should be the same (brand
and track) to ensure greater safety when
driving and braking and better driveability.
Remember that it is inappropriate to
change the direction of rotation of tyres.SNOW CHAINS
Use of snow chains should be in compli-
ance with local regulations.
The snow chains may be applied only on-
to the front wheel tyres (drive wheels).
Use of Lineaccessori Fiat snow chains is
recommended.
Check the tension of the chains after the
first few metres have been driven.
IMPORTANT With snow chains, use the
accelerator with extreme care to prevent
or to limit as much as possible slipping of
the driving wheels that could cause chain
breaking resulting in damages to the car
body or mechanical components.
IMPORTANT Use low-clearance 9 mm
snow chains.
SNOW TYRES
Use snow tyres of the same size as the
normal tyres provided with the car.
Fiat Dealership will be happy to provide
advice concerning the most suitable type
of tyre for the customer’s requirements.
For the type of tyre to be used, inflation
pressures and the specifications of snow
tyres, follow the instructions given in para-
graph “Wheels” in section “Technical
specifications”.
The performance of these tyres is con-
siderably reduced when the tread depth
is less than 4 mm. Replace them in this
case.
Due to their specific features, the perfor-
mance of snow tyres is much lower than
that of normal types in normal conditions
or long motorway stretches. Limit per-
formance according the use for which they
were approved.
The max speed for snow
tyres with “Q” marking is
160 km/h; 190 km/h for tyres with “T”
marking and 210 km/h for tyres with
H marking. The Road Traffic Code
speed limits must however be always
strictly observed.
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READING TYRE
MARKINGS fig. 4
Example: 185/65 R 15 88T
185 = Nominal width (S, distance in mm
between sidewalls).
65 = Height/width ratio (H/S) in per-
centage.
R = Radial tyre.
15 = Rim diameter in inches (Ø).
88 = Load rate (capacity).
T = Maximum speed rating.
WHEELS
RIMS AND TYRES
Pressed steel or alloy rims. Tubeless ra-
dial carcass tyres. All approved tyres are
listed in the Log Book.
IMPORTANT In the event of discrepan-
cies between the information provided on
this “Owner’s handbook” and the “Log
book”, consider the specifications shown
in the log book only.
Respect the prescribed size to ensure
safety of the car in movement. Fit tyres
of the same make and type on all wheels.
IMPORTANT Do not use inner tubes
with Tubeless tyres.
fig. 4F0R0147m
SPARE WHEEL
Pressed steel rim Tubeless tyre.
WHEEL GEOMETRY
Toe-in total front: 0.3 ± 1 mm
Toe-in total rear: 1.7 ± 0.5 mm
The values refer to the car in running or-
der.