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fig. 185
WHEELS AND TYRESCheck the pressure of each tyre, including the space-saver
wheel, approximately every two weeks and before long
journeys: the pressure should be checked with the tyre
rested and cold.
While driving the car, the pressure increases under stan-
dard conditions: for the correct tyre inflation pressure, see
“Wheels” in “Technical specifications” chapter.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre wear fig. 185:
A standard pressure: tread evenly worn.
B low pressure: tread particularly worn at the edges.
C high pressure: tread particularly worn in the centre.
❒
the ceiling lights must be off. The car is however pro-
vided with an automatic system for switching-off inter-
nal lights;
❒
do not keep accessories (e.g. sound system, hazard
warning lights, etc...) switched on for a long time when
the engine is not running;
❒
before performing any operation on the electric system,
disconnect the battery negative cable;
❒
battery terminals shall always be perfectly tightened.
IMPORTANT If the charge level remains for a long time
under 50%, the battery is damaged by sulphation, reduc-
ing its capacity and starting attitude.
The battery will also be more at risk of freezing (e.g. al-
ready at −10 °C). Refer to the paragraph “Car inactivity”
in “Starting and driving” if the car is left parked for a long
time.
If after buying the car, you want to install electric acces-
sories which require permanent electric supply (alarm, etc.)
or accessories influencing the electrical supply require-
ments, contact Fiat Dealership whose skilled personnel, in
addition to suggesting the most suitable devices included
in Lineaccessori Fiat, will evaluate the overall electric ab-
sorption, checking whether the car’s electric system is ca-
pable of withstanding the load required, or whether it
should be integrated with a more powerful battery.
Since these devices continue absorbing energy even when
the ignition key is off, they gradually run down the battery.
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to allow even wear between the front and rear tyres,
it is advisable to change them over every 10–15 thou-
sand kilometres, keeping them on the same side of the
car so as not to reverse the direction of rotation. The tyres must be replaced when the tread is less than
1.6 mm thick. In all cases, follow the laws in force in the
country where you are driving.
IMPORTANT NOTES
❒
Avoid braking suddenly, burning starts and violent
knocks against curbs, potholes or other obstacles if pos-
sible. Driving for long stretches over bumpy roads can
damage the tyres;
❒
check the tyres regularly for cuts on the sides, swelling
or irregular tread wear. Contact a Fiat Dealership if re-
quired;
❒
avoid overloading the car when travelling: this may cause
serious damage to the wheels and tyres;
❒
if a tyre is punctured, stop the vehicle immediately
and change it to avoid damage to the tyre, the rim, the
suspensions and the steering system;
❒
a tyre will age even if it is not used much. Cracks in
the tread and on the sidewalls are a sign of ageing. Have
the tyres checked by skilled personnel if they have been
fitted for longer than six years. Remember to check
also the space-saver wheel very carefully;
❒
in case of replacement, always fit new tyres, avoiding
those with an unknown origin;
❒
if a tyre is replaced, also change the inflation valve;
Remember that the road holding qualities
of your car also depend on the correct in-
flation pressure of the tyres.
WARNING
If the pressure is too low the tyre will
get overheated, with the risk of serious
damage.
WARNING
Avoid moving the tyres from the right side
of the car to the left side and vice versa.
WARNING
Never submit alloy rims to repainting
treatments requiring to use temperatures
exceeding 150 °C. The mechanical properties of
the wheels could be impaired.
WARNING
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Glasses
To clean glasses, use specific window cleaner products.
Also use clean cloths to avoid scratching the glass or dam-
aging the transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window inside gently with
a cloth in the direction of the filaments to avoid damag-
ing the heating device.
Engine compartment
At the end of the winter the engine compartment should
be carefully washed, without directing the jet against any
electronic control unit. Have this operation performed
at a specialised workshop.
IMPORTANT The washing should take place with the en-
gine cold and the ignition key in the
STOP
position. After
the washing operation, make sure that the various pro-
tections (e.g. rubber caps and guards) have not been re-
moved or damaged.
Front headlights
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic substances (e.g.: petrol)
or ketenes (e.g.: acetone) for cleaning front headlight plas-
tic lens. To correctly wash the vehicle, proceed as follows:
❒
remove the aerial from the roof to prevent damage to
it if the car is washed in an automatic system;
❒
wash the body using a low pressure jet of water;
❒
wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy solution over the
bodywork, frequently rinsing with the sponge;
❒
rinse well with water and dry with a jet of air or
a chamois leather.
Dry the less visible parts, such as the door frames, bonnet
and the headlight frames with special care, as in these ar-
eas water may stagnate more easily. The car should not
be taken to a closed area immediately, but left outside so
that residual water can evaporate.
Do not wash the car after it has been left in the sun or
with the bonnet hot: this may alter the shine of the paint-
work.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in the same way as
the rest of the car.
Where possible, do not park under trees; the resinous
substance many species release give the paint a dull ap-
pearance and increase the possibility of triggering rust
processes.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must be washed off imme-
diately and thoroughly as the acid they contain is particu-
larly aggressive.
Detergents cause water pollution. The vehi-
cle should be washed in areas equipped for
collecting and cleaning the liquid used in the
washing process.
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5,00 B × 13 H2
(steel)
5J × 14 H2
(alloy)
165/65 R14 79T
155/80 R13 79T
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4,50 B 13 H
S135/80 B13 82M
135/80 R13 82P
155/80 R13 79T
165/65 R14 79T
155/80 R13 79T M+S
165/65 R14 79T M+S Version Rims Tyres Tyres Tyre Space-saving wheel
standard snow type optional Rim Tyre
Actual
Active
Dynamic
Emotion
2.0
2.0
2.2
2.2
2.0
2.0
2.2
2.2
2.3
2.3
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
155/80 R 13 79T
165/65 R 14 79T
155/80 R 13 79T
165/65 R 14 79T
155/80 R 13 79T M+S
165/65 R 14 79T M+S2.8
2.8
COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)
When the tyres are warm, the inflation pressure should be +0.3 bar in relation to the recommended figure.
However, recheck that the value is correct with the tyre cold.Versions Tyres Medium load Full load Space-saving wheel
Front Rear Front Rear
Petrol
MultijetSnow tyres
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– interior ..................................... 158
Bulb types ...................................... 150
Bulbs
– bulb types ................................ 150
– generals instructions for
replacement ............................ 149Car inactivity ............................... 122
Car maintenance..................... 169
Car speed indicator
(speedometer) ........................... 14
Car washing
– engine compartment ............ 189
– exterior ................................... 189
– interior ..................................... 190
Carrying children ......................... 98
Ceiling light switching-on/off ..... 68
Central locking ............................. 61
Cigar lighter .................................. 55
Climate control system .............. 43
Climate control system
controls .................................. 41-44
Climate control system vents ... 41
Clock adjustment ................... 16-18Clock
– adjustment ........................... 16-18
Clutch
– technical specifications ......... 195
CO
2emissions ............................. 207
CODE card ................................... 6
Control buttons ........................... 53
Controls (pushbuttons) ............. 53
Correct use of the car.......... 111
Current sockets ........................... 58
Changing a wheel ......................... 137
– general information
and warnings ........................... 137
– tyre and wheel types ............ 199
– tyre inflation pressure .......... 199
Child lock ...................................... 62
Child seats ..................................... 103
– fitness for child seat use ...... 101
– preparation for child seats .. 103
Children (carrying in safety) ..... 98
– preparation for Isofix seat
mounting ................................. 103
Dashboard .................................... 3Defrosting-demisting
– rear window ........................... 40
– windscreen and front side
windows ........................... 39-42-46
Demisting-defrosting
– door mirrors .......................... 36
– rear window ........................... 40
– windscreen and side
front windows ............... 39-42-46
Diesel particulate filter (DPF) ... 90
Digital display ................................ 16
– control buttons ...................... 16
– standard screen ..................... 16
– warning light test .................... 17
Dipped headlights (lights)
– bulb replacement ................... 153
– switching-on ........................... 48
Dipped headlights
– bulb replacement ................... 153
– switching on ............................ 48
Direction indicator
– front bulb replacement ........ 154
– rear bulb replacement .......... 155
– switching on ............................ 49
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– turning circle .......................... 196
Steering
– steering wheel adjustment
lever .......................................... 34
– technical specifications ......... 196
Sun visors ...................................... 56
Suspension .................................... 196
Symbols .......................................... 5Tailgate
– opening with remote
control ..................................... 8
Technical specifications....... 191
Temperature gauge
Third brake light .......................... 157
Top speed ..................................... 201
Towing of trailers ........................ 117
Towing of vehicle ........................ 167
Trailer (towing) ............................ 117
– installing the tow hook ........ 118
Transmission
– technical specifications ......... 195
Trip Computer ............................ 28
– control button ....................... 29– start of journey
procedure ............................... 30
Turning circle ............................... 196
Tyre pressure ............................... 199
Tyre puncturing
– general instructions .............. 137
– quick tyre repair kit
Tyre repair kit Fix&Go
automatic .................................... 143
– bottle replacement
procedure ............................... 148
– inflation procedure ............... 146
Tyres
– in case of puncture ............... 137
– inflation pressure ................... 199
– quick repair kit Fix&Go
automatic ................................. 143
– reading the tyre code ........... 197
– snow chains ............................ 122
– snow tyres .............................. 121
– tool and space-saver wheel
compartment ................... 138-139
– tyre and wheel types ............ 199
– wheel replacement ................ 143– winter tyres ............................ 122
Vehicle dimensions .................... 200
Vehicle end of life ........................ 209
Vehicle identification data .......... 191
Vehicle identification plate ........ 191
Vehicle identification ................... 191
Vehicle lifting points .................... 140
Vehicle scrapping ......................... 209
Vehicle weights ............................ 202W
arning lights and messages
.. 123
Wheel rims ................................... 199
– understanding rim
marking .................................... 198
Wheel trim ................................... 197
Wheels and tyres.......................... 183
– geometry ................................. 197
– in case of puncture ............... 137
– quick repair kit Fix&Go
automatic ................................. 143
– reading the tyre code ........... 197
– snow chains ............................ 122
– snow tyres .............................. 122
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Wheels and tyres.......................... 183
– tyre and wheel types ............ 199
– tyre inflation pressure .......... 199
– wheel replacement ................ 137
– winter tyres ............................ 122
Window winders ......................... 64
Windows
– cleaning .................................... 50
Windows
– washing .................................... 50
– windscreen washer fluid
(specifications) ....................... 205
Windscreen washer
– fluid level check
and top-up ............................... 178
– jets ............................................ 187
– operation ................................. 50
– smart washing function ........ 50– windscreen washer fluid
specifications .......................... 205
Windscreen wiper blades
– replacement ............................ 186
Windscreen/rear window
washer fluid
– specifications .......................... 205
– level check and top-up ......... 178
Windscreen
– blade replacement ................. 186
– jet .............................................. 187
– operation ................................. 50
– windscreen washer
fluid features ............................... 179
Winter period
– snow chains ............................ 122
– winter tyres ............................ 122
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