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❒undo the wheel bolts and remove the
wheel.
❒make sure the contact surfaces be-
tween spare wheel and hub are clean
so that the fastening bolts will not come
loose;
fig. 6F0M0395m
❒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 R-fig. 6to operate the
jack and raise the car until the wheel
is a few centimetres from the ground;
❒using the wrench provided L-fig. 5
loosen the fastening bolts by about one
turn; if the car is fitted with alloy rims,
shake the car to facilitate removing this
rim from the wheel hub;
❒work the jack crank M-fig. 6to extend
it until the groove Non the upper part
of the jack is correctly inserted on the
lower profile Pof the body in point Q
(at approx. 72 cm from the front wheel
centre or 75 cm from rear wheel cen-
tre);
fig. 5F0Q0394m
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❒install the space-saver spare wheel
matching the holes S-fig. 7with the
corresponding pins T;
❒using the wrench provided, fully tight-
en the four fastening bolts;
❒work the jack handle R-fig.6to lower
the car and remove the jack;
❒using the wrench provided, tighten up
the wheel bolts in a criss-cross fashion
following the sequence shown in fig. 8.REFITTING THE STANDARD
WHEEL
Following the procedure described previ-
ously, raise the car and remove the spare
wheel.
For versions with steel rim
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 normal wheel matching the
holes S-fig. 7with the corresponding
pins T;
❒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 in
fig. 8;
❒Place the cap near the wheel so that the
inflation valve can come through the
slot provided on the cap;
❒Press the circumference of the cap,
starting from the parts nearest the in-
flation valve until it is inserted com-
pletely.
IMPORTANT Incorrect fitting may cause
the wheel cap to come off when the car is
travelling.
fig. 7F0Q0396mfig. 8F0Q0397m
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When you have finished
❒Stow the space-saver spare wheel
G-fig. 10in the space provided in the
boot;
❒Insert the partially open jack into the
container Fand force it slightly into its
seat so that it does not vibrate when
the car is moving;
❒Put the tools back into their places in
the container;
❒Stow the container complete with tools
on the spare wheel and secure every-
thing with the clamping device E;
❒Correctly reposition the boot stiff cov-
er.
fig. 10F0Q0392m
Versions with alloy rims
Proceed as follows:
❒tighten pin A-fig. 9in one of the holes
of the wheel hub fastening bolts;
❒Insert the wheel on the pin and, using
the wrench provided, tighten the bolts
available. This is facilitated by the ex-
tension provided B;
❒Loosen the pin Aand tighten the last
fastening bolt;
❒Lower the car and remove the jack;
❒Using the wrench provided, fully tight-
en the bolts in the sequence shown
previously for the space-saver spare
wheel (see fig. 8).
❒refit the hubcap.
fig. 9F0Q0217m
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QUICK TYRE REPAIR
KIT FIX & GO
automatic
The quick tyre repair kit Fix & Go auto-
matic is located in the appropriate con-
tainer in the boot .
The quick tyre repair kit includes fig. 11:
❒bottle A containing sealer and fitted
with:
– filler hose B
– sticker Cwith caution “max. 80
km/h”, to be affixed in a visible posi-
tion for the driver (instrument panel)
after repairing the tyre
❒instruction brochure (see fig. 12), 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 Dincluding gauge and con-
nections
❒a pair of protection gloves located in
the side space of the compressor
❒adapters for inflating different elements.
fig. 11F0Q0510mfig. 12F0Q0511m
Hand the instruction
brochure to the personnel
charged with treating the tyre re-
paired with the kit.
WARNING
In the event of a puncture
caused by foreign bodies, it is
possible to repair tyres show-
ing damages on the track or
shoulder up to max 4 mm diameter.
Holes and damages on the
tyre side walls cannot be re-
paired. Do not use the quick tyre re-
pair kit if damaging is due to running
with flat tyre.
WARNING
Repairs are not possible in
case of damages on the
wheel rim (bad groove distortion
causing air loss). Do not remove for-
eign bodies (screws or nails) from the
tyre.
WARNING
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INFLATING PROCEDURE
The cylinder contains ethyl-
ene glycol. The cylinder con-
tains latex: it can cause allergic re-
actions. It is harmful if ingested or in-
haled and irritant for the eyes and in
case of contact. In case of contact
rinse immediately with water and
take off contaminated clothes. If
swallowed, do not induce vomit, rinse
out the mouth, drink a lot of water
and call the doctor immediately.
Keep away from children. This prod-
uct must not be used by asthmatics.
Do not inhale vapours. Call the doc-
tor immediately in case of allergic re-
actions. Keep the cylinder in the
space provided for the purpose and
far from heat. The sealing fluid has
limited life. Replace the cylinder if
sealer has run out.
WARNING
fig. 13F0Q0513m
Put on the protection gloves
provided together with quick
tyre repair kit.
WARNING
❒Pull up the handbrake. Loosen tyre
inflation valve cap, take out the filler
hose A-fig. 13and screw the ring nut
Bon the tyre valve; IT SHOULD BE NOTICED THAT:
The sealing fluid of the quick tyre repair
kit is effective with external temperatures
between –20 °C and +50 °C.
The compressor shall not be
operated for more than 20
minutes. Risk of overheating! Tyres
repaired with the quick tyre repair kit
shall be used temporarily only.
WARNING
Do not throw away the cylin-
der and the sealing fluid.
Have the sealing fluid and the
cylinder disposed of in com-
pliance with national and local regu-
lations.
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❒make sure the compressor switch
E-fig. 15is set to 0(off), start the en-
gine and fit plug D-fig. 14into the cig-
ar lighter outlet and then turn on the
compressor by setting switch E-fig. 15
to I(on). Inflate the tyre to the pres-
sure specified in paragraph “Cold tyre
inflation pressure” in section “Techni-
cal specifications”. Check tyre pressure
on gauge F-fig. 15with compressor off
to obtain precise reading; ❒If after 5 minutes it is still impossible
to reach at least 1.5 bar, disengage com-
pressor from valve and current outlet,
then move the car forth for approx. ten
metres in order to distribute the seal-
ing fluid inside the tyre evenly, then re-
peat the inflation operation;
❒If after this operation it is still impossi-
ble after 5 minutes to reach at least 1.8
bar, do not start driving since the tyre
is excessively damaged and the quick
tyre repair kit cannot guarantee suit-
able sealing, contact Fiat Dealership;
❒If reaching the tyre pressure specified
in paragraph “Cold tyre inflation pres-
sure” in section “Technical specifica-
tions”, start driving immediately;
Apply the sticker in a visible
position for the driver to in-
dicate that the tyre has been treat-
ed with the quick tyre repair kit. Dri-
ve carefully especially when corner-
ing. Do not exceed 80 km/h. Avoid
heavy braking and accelerating.
WARNING
❒after driving for about 10 minutes stop
and check again the tyre pressure; pull
up the handbrake;
fig. 14F0Q0515mfig. 15F0Q0516mfig. 15aF0Q0017m
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FOR CHECKING AND
RESTORING PRESSURE ONLY
The compressor can be also used just for
restoring pressure. Disconnect the quick
connection and connect it directly to the
tyre valve fig. 16; in this way the cylinder
is not connected to compressor and the
sealing fluid will not flow into the tyre. CYLINDER REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURE
To replace the cylinder proceed as fol-
lows:
❒disconnect connection B-fig. 17;
❒turn counter-clockwise the cylinder to
replace and raise it;
❒fit the new cylinder and turn it clock-
wise;
❒connect connection Bto the cylinder
and fit the transparent tube Ainto the
proper space.
fig. 16F0Q0517mfig. 17F0Q0512m
❒if at least 1.8 bar pressure is read, re-
store proper pressure (with engine
running and handbrake on) and restart;
❒drive with the utmost care to the near-
est Fiat Dealership.
It is of vital importance to
communicate that the tyre
has been repaired using the quick tyre
repair kit. Hand the instruction
brochure to the personnel charged
with treating the tyre repaired with
the kit.
WARNING
If the pressure falls below 1.8
bars, do not drive any fur-
ther: the quick tyre repair kit Fix & Go
automatic cannot guarantee proper
hold because the tyre is too much
damaged. Contact Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
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WHEN NEEDING
TO CHANGE A BULB
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
❒ When a light is not working, check that
the corresponding fuse is intact before
changing a bulb. For the location of fus-
es, refer to the paragraph “If a fuse
blows” in this section;
❒ Before changing a bulb check the con-
tacts for oxidation;
❒ Burnt bulbs must be replaced by oth-
ers of the same type and power;
❒ Always check the height of the head-
light beam after changing a bulb.Halogen bulbs must be han-
dled touching only the metal-
lic part. If the transparent bulb
is touched with the fingers, its
lighting intensity is reduced and life of
the bulb may be compromised. If
touched accidentally, rub the bulb with
a cloth moistened with alcohol and al-
low to dry.
Modifications or repairs to
the electrical system (elec-
tronic control units) carried out in-
correctly and without bearing the fea-
tures of the system in mind can cause
malfunctions with the risk of fire.
WARNING
Due to high voltage, the bulb
of (Bi-Xenon) gas-discharge
headlights must only be replaced by
experts: danger of death! Contact
Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
IMPORTANT When the weather is cold
or damp or after hard rain or after wash-
ing, the area of headlamps or rear lights,
may steam up and/or form drops of con-
densation on the inside. This is a natural
phenomenon due to the difference in tem-
perature and humidity between the inside
and the outside of the glass which does
not indicate a fault and does not compro-
mise the normal operation of lighting de-
vices. The mist disappears quickly turn-
ing the lights on, starting from the centre
of the diffuser, extending progressively to-
wards the edges.
Halogen bulbs contain pres-
surised gas which, if broken,
may cause small fragments of glass to
be projected outwards.
WARNING
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