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MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
TOW RING HOOKING
Proceed as follows:
❒take the tow ring Bfrom its support;
❒tighten the ring on the rear fig. 48 or
front threaded pin fig. 49.
fig. 48F0H0204mfig. 49F0H0205m
Before starting to tow, turn
the ignition key to MAR and
then to STOP. Do not remove the
key. If the key is removed, the steer-
ing lock engages automatically which
prevents the wheels being turned.
WARNING
While the car is being towed
with the engine off, remem-
ber that the brake pedal and steering
will require more effort as you no
longer have the benefit of the brake
booster and the electrical power
steering. Do not use flexible cables to
tow. Avoid jerking. Whilst towing, en-
sure that the coupling to the car does
not damage the surrounding compo-
nents. When towing the car, you must
comply with the specific traffic reg-
ulations regarding the tow hitch and
how to tow on the road.
WARNING
Do not start the engine
when towing the car.
WARNING
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WHEELS AND TYRES
Check the pressure of each tyre, includ-
ing the spare, every two weeks and before
long journeys. The pressure should be
checked with the tyre rested and cold.
For the correct tyre inflation pressure, see
“Wheels” in “Technical specifications”
section.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre
wear fig. 13:
A: normal pressure: tread evenly worn.
B: low pressure: tread particularly worn
at the edges.
C: high pressure: tread particularly worn
in the centre.
Tyres must be replaced when the tread
wears down to 1.6 mm. In any case, com-
ply with the laws in the country where the
car is being driven.
IMPORTANT NOTES
❒As far as possible, avoid sharp brak-
ing and screech starts, etc. Be careful
not to hit the kerb, potholes or oth-
er obstacles hard. Driving for long
stretches over bumpy roads can dam-
age the tyres.
❒Periodically check that the tyres have
no cuts in the side wall, abnormal
swelling or irregular tyre wear. If any
of these occur, have the car seen to at
a Fiat Dealership.
❒Avoid overloading the vehicle when
travelling: this may cause serious dam-
age to the wheels and tyres.
❒If a tyre is punctured, stop immediately
and change it to avoid damage to the
tyre, the rim, suspensions and steer-
ing system.
❒Tyres age even if they are not used
much. Cracks in the tread rubber are
a sign of ageing. In any case, if the tyres
have been on the car for over 6 years,
they should be checked by specialised
personnel, to see if they can still be
used. Also remember to check the
spare wheel.
fig. 13F0H0216m
Remember that road holding
depends also on the correct
tyre inflating pressure.
If the pressure is too low the tyre
overheats and this can cause it seri-
ous damage.
WARNING
Do not cross switch the
tyres, moving them from the
right of the car to the left and vice
versa.
Never submit alloy rims to repainting
treatments requiring to use tempera-
tures exceeding 150°C since the me-
chanical properties of the wheels
could be impaired.
WARNING
❒In the case of replacement, always fit
new tyres, avoiding those of dubious
origin;
❒If a tyre is changed, also change the in-
flation valve;
❒To allow even wear between the front
and rear tyres, it is advisable to change
them over every 10-15 thousand kilo-
metres, keeping them on the same
side of the car so as to not reverse the
direction of rotation.
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INDEX
– blades .................................... 176
– nozzles.................................... 177
Rearview mirrors....................... 42
Rev counter ................................ 19
Rims ............................................. 189
Roof racks ................................. 81
Rubber hoses .............................. 176
Safety devices ............................ 93
Seat belts
– general instructions ............ 97
– height adjustment ............... 95
– maintenance ......................... 99
– S.B.R. system ......................... 94
– use .......................................... 94
Seats .............................................. 36
Side/taillights
– bulb replacement ................. 149
– control .................................. 58
Snow chains ............................... 121Symbols ........................................ 9
Technical specifications........... 181
Third brake light
– bulb replacement ................ 151
Towing the car ........................... 159
Towing trailers ........................... 117
Transmission ............................... 187
Transporting children
safely ........................................... 99
Tyres
– snow tyres ............................. 120
– standard ................................. 189
– correct tyre reading ............ 189
Warning lights and
messages.................................... 123
Weights ........................................ 194
Wheel
– spare wheel ........................... 189
– changing ................................ 140 Sound system
– installation ............................ 85
– preset system ...................... 85
Spark plugs .................................. 185
Speedometer .............................. 19
Starting the engine..................... 112
– bump starting ........................ 135
– emergency start-up ............. 113
– ignition switch ..................... 18
– jump starting ........................ 134
– Multijet engines .................... 142
– petrol engines ...................... 112
– stopping the engine ............. 113
– warming up the engine ...... 113
Steering . ...................................... 188
Steering lock .............................. 18
Steering wheel (adjustment) ... 36
Sunroof......................................... 72
Sun visors ................................... 71
Suspensions ................................. 188
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