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IMPORTANT Never connect the negative
terminals of the two batteries directly:
sparks could ignite explosive gas released
from the battery. If the auxiliary battery is
installed on another car, prevent acciden-
tal contact between metallic parts of the
two cars.BUMP STARTING
Never jump start the engine by pushing,
towing or driving downhill. This could
cause a flow of fuel into the catalytic con-
verter and damage it beyond repair.
IMPORTANT Remember that the brake
booster and the power steering system
are not operating until the engine is start-
ed, a greater effort will therefore be re-
quired to press the brake pedal or turn
the steering wheel.REPLACING A WHEEL
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Wheel changing and correct use of the
jack and spare wheel call for some pre-
cautions as listed below.
Indicate that the car is sta-
tionary according to the laws
in force: hazard lights, triangle, etc.
Passengers should leave the car, par-
ticularly if it is very loaded and wait
for the wheel to be changed away
from on-coming traffic. Apply the
handbrake.
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The spare wheel is specific
for your car. Do not use it on
cars of different models. Do not use
spare wheels of different models on
your car. The wheel bolts are specif-
ic for your car. Do not use them on
cares of different models. Do not use
bolts of different models on your car.
WARNING
Repair and refit the standard
wheel as soon as possible.
Do not apply grease to the bolt
threading before assembly: the bolts
could come loose unexpectedly.
WARNING
The jack may only be used to
replace wheels on the car
which it equips or other cars of the
same model. Never use the jack for
other purposes, such as lifting other
car models. Never use the jack to car-
ry out repairs under the car. Incorrect
positioning of the jack may cause the
car to fall. Do not use the jack for
loads higher than those shown on the
label.
WARNING
Incorrect wheel cup assem-
bly may cause it to come off
when the car is travelling. Never tam-
per with the inflation valve. Never in-
troduce tools of any kind between rim
and tyre. Check tyre and spare wheel
pressure regularly referring to the val-
ues shown in the “Technical Specifi-
cations” chapter.
WARNING
Important notes:
❒the jack weighs 1.76 kg;
❒the jack requires no adjustment;
❒the jack cannot be repaired: replace
with an original spare part if damaged;
❒no tool other than its handle may be fit-
ted on the jack.
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To change a wheel proceed as
follows:
❒stop the car in a position so that it is
not a danger for on-coming traffic and
where you can replace the wheel safe-
ly. The ground must be flat and com-
pact;
❒stop the engine off and pull up the hand-
brake;
❒engage first gear or reverse;
❒wear the reflecting safety jacket (com-
pulsory by law in certain countries) be-
fore getting out of the car;
❒open the tailgate and lift the mat;
❒loosen the fastener A-fig. 2;
❒take out the tool box C-fig. 2and take
it near to the wheel to be changed;
❒take the spare wheel B-fig. 2;
fig. 2F0R0107m
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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. 3F0R0108m
fig. 4F0R0155m
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❒for versions with wheel cap, remove the
wheel cap after loosening the 3 fastening
bolts and finally loosen the fourth bolt
L-fig. 5and extract the wheel;
❒make sure the contact surfaces be-
tween spare wheel and hub are clean
so that the fastening bolts will not come
loose;
❒fit the spare wheel by inserting the first
bolt for two threads into the hole clos-
est to the inflation valve;
❒fit the wheel cap making the crescent
hole coincide with the bolt you have fit-
ted using the wrench;
❒tighten the fastening bolts;
❒turn the jack handle L-fig. 4to lower
the car and remove the jack;
❒use the wrench provided to fasten the
bolts completely in a criss-cross fashion
as shown in fig. 6;
❒if replacing a wheel with alloy rim, stove
it temporarily into the spare wheel
compartment with the cosmetic side
facing upwards.REFITTING THE
STANDARD WHEEL
Following the procedure described previ-
ously, raise the car and remove the spare
wheel.
fig. 5F0R0156mfig. 6F0R0157m
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Versions with steel rims
Proceed as follows:
❒make sure the contact surfaces be-
tween spare 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 box
C-fig. 2forcing it lightly to prevent 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;
❒tight the tool box fastener A-fig. 2;
❒reposition the mat in the boot.
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QUICK TYRE REPAIR KIT
FIX & GO automatic
The Fix & Go automatic quick tyre repair
kit is placed in the boot under the mat.
The kit fig. 7includes:
❒cylinder A containing sealant and fitted
with:
– filling pipe B;
– an adhesive label Cwith the mes-
sage “max. 80 km/h” to be apply in
a position clearly visible by the dri-
ver (on the dashboard) after repair-
ing the tyre;
❒instruction booklet (see fig. 8), to be
used for prompt and proper use of the
quick repair kit and to be then handed
to the personnel charged with handling
the treated tyre;
❒compressor D-fig. 7including gauge
and connections;
❒a pair of protection gloves located in
the side space of the compressor;
❒adapters for inflating different elements.
fig. 7F0R0158m
The quick repair kit also contains a screw-
driver and a tow ring.
fig. 8F0R0159m
Hand over the instruction
booklet to the personnel
charged with treating the tyre re-
paired with the kit.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
The sealing fluid of the quick tyre repair
kit is effective with external temperatures
between -20 °C and +50 °C.
The sealing fluid will expire.
Do not operate the com-
pressor for longer than 20
consecutive minutes. Risk of over-
heating. The quick repair kit is not
suitable for definitive repairs. The
tyres may only be repaired tem-
porarily.
WARNING
In the event of a puncture
caused by foreign bodies, the
kit may be used to repair
tyres showing damages on the
track or shoulder up to max 4 mm di-
ameter.
The kit cannot be used to re-
pair damage to the tyre side-
wall. Do not use the quick repair kit
if the tyre was damaged by running
on a flat.
WARNING
The damage cannot be re-
paired with the kit if the
wheel rim is damaged (deformation
of the channel causing leakage of air).
Do not remove the foreign body
(screw or nail) from the tyre.
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