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If the pressure is too low
the tyre overheats and
this can cause it serious
damage.
Tyres must be replaced when the
tread wears down to 1.6 mm. In any
case, comply with the laws in the
country where the car is being driven.IMPORTANT
As far as possible avoid sharp brak-
ing and screech starts.
Be careful not to hit the kerb, pot-
holes or other obstacles hard. Driving
for long stretches over bumpy roads
can damage the tyres.
Periodically check that the tyres have
no cuts in the sidewall, abnormal
swelling or irregular tyre wear. If any
of these occur, have the car seen to at
a Fiat Dealership.
Avoid overloading your car: this can
seriously damage wheels and tyres.
If you get a flat tyre, stop immediately
and change it so as not to damage the
tyre, the wheel, the suspension and
the steering.Tyres age even if they are not used
very much. Cracking of the tread rub-
ber and the sidewalls are a sign of this
ageing. In any case, if the tyres have
been fitted for more than six years
they should be examined by an expert
who can judge whether they are still
fit for use. Remember to check the
spare tyre particularly carefully too.
If a replacement is necessary, always
use new tyres and avoid using ones the
origin of which you are not certain
about.
The vehicle fits Tubeless tyres. Un-
der no circumstances use an inner
tube with these tyres.
If you replace a tyre it is a good idea
to change the inflation valve, too.
fig. 13
F0B0178b
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STEERING
Energy-absorbing jointed steering
wheel.
Jointed steering column with angle
and longitudinal adjustment system.
Rack and pinion with hydraulic pow-
er steering.
Minimum steering circle between
pavements: 11.60 m.
WHEELS
RIMS AND TYRES
Steel or alloy rims on request.
Tubeless tyres with radial carcass.
Standard size spare wheel with steel
rim.
The homologated tyres are listed in
the log book.IMPORTANTIn the event of dis-
crepancies between the information
provided in this Owner Handbook and
the Log Book, consider the specifica-
tions shown in the Log Book only.
To ensure safety of the car in move-
ment, it must be fitted with tyres of
specified size and of the same brand
and type on all wheels.
IMPORTANTDo not use inner
tubes with tubeless tyres.
WHEEL GEOMETRY
Front wheel toe-in measured from
rim to rim with vehicle empty:
– toe-in: 2 mm.
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The plate on the front left door fig. 7carries the following data: A -empty
vehicle tyre inflation pressure; B -fully loaded vehicle tyre inflation pressure;
C-tyre dimension; D -rim dimension; E -type of tyre fitted; F -vehicle man-
ufacturing date identification code; G -spare box; H -paint colour code; I-ser-
ial number.
fig. 7
F0B0264b
Rims (*)
Tyres
Spare wheel
(*) Steel or alloy on request.
Rear
3.4
3.0 Front
2.5
2.5 Rear
2.5
2.5 Front
2.5
2.5Empty Full load Tyre
205/60 R16
215/65 R15standard size with steel rim2.0 JTD - 2.2 JTD
6.5J x 15”
7J x 16”
215/65 R15
215/60 R16
COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE
Add +0.3 bars to the prescribed inflation pressure when the tyres are warm. In
any case, check the correct value again when the tyres are cold.
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