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STEERING
Jointed steering column with two
CV joints.
Permanently lubricated rack and pin-
ion.
Number of steering wheel turns lock
to lock (approximately) ................. 3.9
Minimum steering circle: 10.5 metres
(average between versions).
Electronically controlled power
steering system optional.
WHEELS
RIMS AND TYRES
Printed steel or alloy rims. Specific
wheel bolts (different in size and rec-
iprocally incompatible) for each of the
two types of rim.
Tubeless tyres with radial carcass.
The homologated tyres are listed in
the log book.
IMPORTANT In the event of dis-
crepancies between the information
provided in this Owner Handbook
and the Log Book, consider the spec-
ifications shown in the Log Book only.
To ensure safety of the car in move-
ment, it must be fitted with tyres of
specified size and of the same make
and type on all wheels.IMPORTANT Do not use inner
tubes with tubeless tyres.
Do not fasten alloy wheels with the
steel wheel bolts and vice versa. For
details on the compatibility between
rims and bolts - also with reference to
the space-saver spare wheel - see
IF A
TYRE IS PUNCTURED
.
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134TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
WINTER TYRES
Use winter tyres as indicated in the
WINTER TYRESchapter.
SMALL SPARE WHEEL
Printed steel rim.
Tubeless tyre.
SNOW CHAINS
Use only low profile chains, see the
SNOW CHAIN CHAPTER.
WHEEL GEOMETRY
Front wheel toe-in measured from
rim to rim: –1 ±1mm
The figures refer to the car in full
running order.Maximum speed rating
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.
Maximum speed rating
for snow tyres
Q M+S= up to 160 km/h
T M+S= up to 190 km/h
H M+S= up to 210 km/h Example: 165/55 R 13 70 H
165= Nominal width (S, distance
between side walls in mm).
55= Height/width ratio (H/S, as a
percentage).
R= Radial tyre.
13= Rim nominal diameter in
inches (Ø).
70= Load rating (carrying capacity).
H= Maximum speed rating.
fig. 5
P3P01062
UNDERSTANDING TYRE
MARKINGS
The following are the necessary in-
dications to understand the meaning
of the markings on the tyre.
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135TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Tyre
155/65 R13 – 73T
155/70 R13 – 75T
165/55 R13 – 70H (*)
155/65 R13 – 73TSnow tyre
145/70 R13 – 71Q M+S
145/70 R13 – 71Q M+S Rim
5Bx13 H
5
1/2Bx13 H2
5Bx13 H
Space-saver spare wheelrim tyre
4
1/2Jx13 H 135/70 R13 – 68T
Standard size spare wheel
Example: 5 1/2 B x 13 H2
5 1/2= rim width in inches (1)
B= rim drop centre outline
(side projection where the
tyre bead rests) (2) UNDERSTANDING RIM
MARKINGS
The following are the necessary in-
dications to understand the meaning
of the markings on the rim.13= rim nominal diameter in
inches (corresponds to di-
ameter of the tyre to be
mounted) (3 = Ø)
H2= “hump” shape and number
(relief on the circumfer-
ence holding the tubeless
tyre bead on the rim)
Versions
S - Active
Van
(*) Optional tyres.
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136TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
COLD TYRE PRESSURE (bar)
Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed inflation pressure when the tyres are warm.
Check again the correct pressure when the tyres are cold.
Versions Tyre With average load With full load Space-saver
Front Rear Front Rear spar wheel
S - Active155/65 R13 – 73T
2.1 2.0 2.3 2.3 2.5 155/70 R13 – 75T
165/55 R13 – 70H
145/70 R13 – 71Q M+S
Van155/65 R13 – 73T 2.0 2.0 2.2 2.2 Standard size
spare
145/70 R13 – 71Q M+S 2.1 2.0 2.3 2.3wheel
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148INDEX
Sound system
– aerial ....................................... 64
– installation wiring diagram . 65
– setup system ......................... 66
– speakers ................................. 66
– standard setup ...................... 64
Spark plugs ........................... 130-131
Speedometer .............................. 23
Starting the engine
– emergency startup ............... 71-87
– ignition switch ....................... 22
– jump starting .................. 87-105
– procedure .............................. 70
– stopping the engine ............. 71
– warming up the engine ....... 70
Steering column lock ................ 22
Steering column stalks
– left-hand stalk ....................... 37
– right-hand stalk ..................... 38
Steering ................................. 61-133
Storing the car ............................ 86
Sun visors .................................... 43
Sunroof
– electrical ................................. 43Suspensions ................................. 132
Symbols ........................................ 6
Technical specifications .......... 128
Third brake lights ....................... 100
Tools ............................................. 90
Top speeds .................................. 137
Towing a trailer
– assembly diagram ................. 82
– tow hitch installation .......... 81
– warnings ................................. 81
Towing the car ........................... 107
Transmission ............................... 131
Transporting children
in safety ...................................... 15
Tyre pressure ............................. 136
Tyres
– inflation pressure ................. 136
– maintenance .......................... 120
– replacing a wheel ................. 89
– types ....................................... 135
– winter tyres ........................... 83
Van ............................................. 62
Ventilation ................................... 35
Warning lights ........................ 25
Weights ........................................ 138
Wheel
– maintenance .......................... 120
– replacement .......................... 89
– spare wheel ........................... 134
– types ....................................... 135
Wheel geometry ........................ 134
Windows (cleaning) .................. 126
Windscreen and rear window
wiper blades ............................. 122
Windscreen washer
– control .................................... 38
– fluid level ................................ 116
Windscreen wipers
– blades ...................................... 122
– control .................................... 38
– nozzles .................................... 124
Windscreen/rear window
washer fluid level ..................... 116
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COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
litres kg
Sump3.1 2.8
Sump and filter3.5 3.1
Dispose of waste oil properly.
FUEL CAPACITY
litres
Tank capacity38
Reserveabout 7
Refuel petrol engine vehicles with unleaded petrol, octane rating (RON) no lower than 95.
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Versions Tyre Medium load Full load Space-saver
Front Rear Front Rear spare
S - Active155/65 R13 – 73T
2.1 2.0 2.3 2.3 2.5 155/70 R13 – 75T
165/55 R13 – 70H
145/70 R13 – 71Q M+S
Van155/65 R13 – 73T 2.0 2.0 2.2 2.2
Standard
145/70 R13 – 71Q M+S 2.1 2.0 2.3 2.3size spare
wheel
0.3 bar should be added to the values given if the pressure is measured while the tyre is hot.
Check again the correct pressure when the tyres are cold.