2008 FIAT GRANDE PUNTO rims

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RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND
CELLULAR TELEPHONES
Radio transceiver equipment (e.g.: e-tacs
mobile phones, HAM radio systems and
the like) shall not be used inside the car
unless a separate aerial is mounted on the
roof.
IMPORTANT The use of similar devices
inside the passenger compartment (with-
out separated aerial) produces radio-fre-
quency electromagnetic fields which, am-
plified by the resonance effects inside the
passenger compartment, may cause elec-
trical systems equipping the car to mal-
function. This could compromise safety in
addition to constituting a potential hazard
for the passengers.
In addition, transmission and reception of
these devices may be affected by the
shielding effect of the car body.
As concerns EC-approved mobile phones
(GSM, GPRS, UMTS), strictly comply with
the instructions for use provided by the
mobile phone’s manufacturer.ACCESSORIES
PURCHASED
BY THE OWNER
If after buying the car, you decide to install
electrical accessories that require a per-
manent electric supply (alarm, satellite an-
titheft system, etc.) or accessories that in
any case burden the electric supply, con-
tact Fiat Dealership, whose qualified per-
sonnel, besides suggesting the most suit-
able devices belonging to Lineaccessori Fi-
at, will also evaluate the overall electric ab-
sorption, checking whether the car’s elec-
tric system is able to withstand the load
required, or whether it needs to be inte-
grated with a more powerful battery.
Take care when fitting addi-
tional spoilers, alloy rims and
non-standard wheel caps: they might
reduce ventilation of the brakes, thus
their efficiency, during abrupt and re-
peated braking, or long downhill
slopes. Make sure that nothing (mats,
etc.) gets in the way of the pedals
when they are pushed down.
WARNING
INSTALLATION OF
ELECTRIC/ELECTRONIC
DEVICES
Electric/electronic devices installed after
buying the vehicle and in after-market shall
bear the following marking:
Fiat Auto S.p.A. authorizes the installation
of transceivers, provided that installation
is workmanlike performed in compliance
with Manufacturer’s specifications at a spe-
cialised service centre.
IMPORTANT The installation of devices
involving modifications of vehicle charac-
teristics may determine the withdrawal of
the driving licence by the appointed pub-
lic authorities and the forfeiture of the
warranty as concerns defects/failures due
to said modification or leading directly or
indirectly to it.
Fiat Auto S.p.A. declines all responsibility
due to damages connected with the in-
stallation of accessories/devices not sup-
plied by or recommended by Fiat Auto
S.p.A. and installed not in compliance with
the specified prescriptions.
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IMPORTANT The front air bags and/or
side bags may be deployed if the car is sub-
ject to heavy knocks or accidents involv-
ing the underbody area, such as for ex-
ample violent shocks, against steps, kerbs
or low obstacles, falling of the car in big
holes or sags in the road.
IMPORTANT When the airbag inflates it
emits a small amount of dusts. These dusts
are harmless and is not the beginning of
a fire; then the unfold cushion surface and
the car interiors can be covered by a dusty
remains: this dust can irritate skin and
eyes. In case of contact, wash yourself us-
ing neutral soap and water.
Expiration dates of pyrotechnic charge and
coil contact are indicated on the label in-
side the glovebox. As these dates ap-
proach, contact Fiat Dealership to have
them replaced.
IMPORTANT Should an accident occur in
which any of the safety devices is activat-
ed, take the car to a Fiat Dealership to
have the devices activated replaced and to
have the system checked.
Every control, repair and replacement op-
erations concerning the air bags must on-
ly be carried out c/o Fiat Dealership.If you are having the car scrapped, have
the air bag system deactivated at a Fiat
Dealership first. If the car changes own-
ership, the new owner must be informed
of the method of use of air bags and the
above warnings and also be given this
“Owner Handbook”.
IMPORTANT The triggering of preten-
sioners, front air bags and side bags is de-
cided in a differentiated manner by the
electronic control unit, depending on the
type of crash. The failure to deploy one or
more of them does not mean that the sys-
tem is not working properly.
Never rest head, arms and
elbows on the door, on the
windows and in the window bag area
to prevent possible injuries during in-
flation phase.
WARNING
Never lean head, arms and
elbows out of window.
WARNING
GENERAL WARNINGS
If when turning the key to
MAR the warning light ¬does not turn on or if it stays on when
travelling (together with the message
on the multifunction display, where
provided) there could be a failure in
safety systems; in this event air bags
or pretensioners could not trigger in
case of impact or, in a minor num-
ber of cases, they could trigger acci-
dentally. Contact Fiat Dealership im-
mediately to have the system
checked.
WARNING
Do not cover the backrest of
front and rear seats with
trims or covers that are not suitable
to be used with side bags.
WARNING
Never travel with objects on
your lap, in front of your
chest or with a pipe, pencil, etc. be-
tween your lips; injury may result in
the event of the air bag being trig-
gered.
WARNING
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❒loosen the bolts of the wheel to be re-
placed by about one turn with the
wrench provided E-fig. 3; if the car is
fitted with alloy rims, shake the car to
facilitate removing the rim from the
wheel hub;
❒operate the device F-fig. 4to extend
the jack until the top of the jack G-fig.
4fits correctly into catch H-fig. 4;
❒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 L-fig. 4to operate the
jack and lift the car until the wheel to
be changed is several centimetres off
the ground;
fig. 3F0M0362m
fig. 4F0M0191m
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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 standard wheel by inserting the
first bolt for two threads into the hole
closest to the inflation valve;
❒Fit the wheel cap making the lunette
hole coincide with the bolt you have fit-
ted then, fit the other 3 bolts;
❒ 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
previously in the figure.Versions with alloy rims
Proceed as follows:
❒Insert the wheel on the hub and using
the wrench provided tighten the bolts;
❒ Lower the car and remove the jack;
❒Using the wrench provided, fully tight-
en the bolts in the sequence shown in
the figure.When you have finished
❒Stow the spare wheel in the space pro-
vided in the boot;
❒Fit the jack partially open in its con-
tainer C-fig. 2forcing it lightly to pre-
vent it from vibrating when travelling;
❒ Put the tools back into their places in
the container;
❒Stow the container C-fig. 2, complete
with tools in the spare wheel;
❒Tighten the tool container clamping de-
vice A-fig. 2;
❒refit the boot carpet or the Cargo box
(where provided).
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WINDSCREEN/REAR
WINDOW WIPERS
BLADES
Periodically clean the rubber part using
special products; TUTELA PROFES-
SIONAL SC 35is recommended.
If the rubber blades are bent or worn they
should be replaced. In any case they
should be changed once a year.
A few simple notions can reduce the pos-
sibility of damage to the blades:
❒ if the temperature fall below zero,
make sure that ice has not frozen the
rubber against glass. If necessary, thaw
using an antifreeze product;
❒ remove any snow from the glass: in ad-
dition to protecting the blades, this pre-
vents effort on the motor and over-
heating;
❒do not operate the windscreen wipers
on dry glass.
Driving with worn wiper
blades is a serious hazard,
because visibility is reduced in bad
weather.
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.If the pressure is too low the
tyre overheats and this can
cause it serious damage.
WARNING
Do not cross switch the
tyres, moving them from the
right of the car to the left and vice
versa.
WARNING
Never submit alloy rims to
repainting treatments re-
quiring to use temperatures exceed-
ing 150°C. The mechanical properties
of the wheels could be impaired.
WARNING
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UNDERSTANDING TYRE
MARKING fig. 4
Example: 175/65 R 15 84T
175 = Nominal width (S, distance be-
tween sidewalls in mm).
65 = Percentage height/width ratio
(H/ S).
R = Radial tyre.
15 = Rim diameter in inches (Ø).
84 = Load rating (capacity).
T = Maximum speed rating.
WHEELS
RIMS AND TYRES
Pressed steel or alloy rims. Tubeless tyres
with radial carcass. The homologated tyres
are listed in the Log book.
IMPORTANT In the event of discrepan-
cies between the information provided on
this “Owner handbook” and the “Log
book”, consider the specifications shown
in the log book only.
Attaining to the prescribed size, to ensure
safety of the car in movement, it must be
fitted with tyres of the same make and
type on all wheels.
IMPORTANT Do not use inner tubes
with Tubeless tyres.
fig. 4F0M0169m
SPARE WHEEL
Pressed steel rim. Tubeless tyre.
WHEEL GEOMETRY
Front wheel toe-in: 1 ± 1 mm
Rear wheel toe-in: 1.7 ± 2 mm
The values refer to the car in running or-
der.
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175/65 R15 84T (M+S)
185/65 R15 88T (M+S)
195/55 R16 87H (M+S)
175/65 R15 84T (M+S)
185/65 R15 88T (M+S)
195/55 R16 87H (M+S)
185/65 R15 88T (M+S)
195/55 R16 87H (M+S)
185/65 R15 88T (M+S)
195/55 R16 87H (M+S)
175/65 R15 84T (M+S)
185/65 R15 88T (M+S)
195/55 R16 87H (M+S)
185/65 R15 88T (M+S)
195/55 R16 87H (M+S)
185/65 R15 88H (M+S)
195/55 R16 87H (M+S) 175/65 R15 84T
185/65 R15 88T
195/55 R16 87H
175/65 R15 84T
185/65 R15 88T
195/55 R16 87H
185/65 R15 88T
195/55 R16 87H
205/45 R17 88V
185/65 R15 88H
195/55 R16 87H
205/45 R17 88V
175/65 R15 84T
185/65 R15 88T
195/55 R16 87H
205/45 R17 88V
185/65 R15 88T
195/55 R16 87H
205/45 R17 88V
185/65 R15 88H
195/55 R16 87H
205/45 R17 88V6J X 15'' - ET 43
6J X 15'' - ET 43
6J X 15'' - ET 43
6J X 15'' - ET 43
6J X 15'' - ET 43
6J X 15'' - ET 43
6J X 15'' - ET 43175/65 R15 84T
185/65 R15 88T
175/65 R15 84T
185/65 R15 88T
185/65 R15 88T
185/65 R15 88H
175/65 R15 84T
185/65 R15 88T
185/65 R15 88
185/65 R15 88H 6J X 15'' - ET 43
6J X 15'' - ET 43
6J X 16'' - ET 45
6J X 15'' - ET 43
6J X 15'' - ET 43
6J X 16'' - ET 45
6J X 15'' - ET 43
6J X 16'' - ET 45
6,5J X 17'' - ET 46
6J X 15'' - ET 43
6J X 16'' - ET 45
6,5J X 17'' - ET 46
6J X 15'' - ET 43
6J X 15'' - ET 43
6J X 16'' - ET 45
6J X 17'' - ET 46
6J X 15'' - ET 43
6J X 16'' - ET 45
6,5J X 17'' - ET 46
6J X 15'' - ET 43
6J X 16'' - ET 45
6,5J X 17'' - ET 46
Version Rims (*) Tyres Spare wheel (ç)Standard tyre Snow tyre Rim (*) Tyre
1.2
1.4
1.4 16V
1.4 T-JET
1.3 Multijet 75 HP
1.3 Multijet 90 HP
1.6 Multijet 120 HP
(*) Spacing of studs 100 mm and studs M12 x 1.5 use only wheels specified for this car.
(ç) Depending on the trim level, the spare wheel has a 175/65 R15 84T tyre and a 6Jx15”- ET43 rim. In that case the 175/65
R15 84T has the same specifications as the spare wheel: the text and the warnings in the “Chaging a wheel” paragraph there-
fore refer to the 175/65 R15 84T tyre.
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Windscreen washer
– control ............................................ 60
– fluid level ........................................ 199
Windscreen wiper
– brushes ........................................... 204
– control ............................................ 60
– sprays .............................................. 205 – maintenance .................................. 203
– standard .......................................... 219
– correct tyre reading .................... 217
Using the manual gearbox .............. 132
Vehicle inactivity................................. 138
Ventilation ............................................ 43
Warning lights and messages ......... 139
Weights ................................................ 225
Wheel
– changing .......................................... 155
– spare wheel ................................... 221
Wheel geometry ................................. 217
Wheel rims
– reading rim marking ..................... 218
Window (cleaning) ............................. 207
Window winders................................. 80
Windscreen/rear window/headlight
washer fluid level ............................. 200
Windscreen/rear window
Wiper blades ....................................... 206
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