2010 Alfa Romeo Brera/Spider wheel

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TYRE PRESSURE
UNSUITABLE
FOR SPEED
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
Should it be required to journey at a
speed higher than 160 km/h, inflate
tyres at full load pressures (see paragraph
“Cold inflation pressures” in section "Tech-
nical Specifications").
On certain versions, if the T.P.M.S. sys-
tem detects that the pressure of one or
more tyres is unsuitable for the current
speed the display will show a message +
symbol (amber) that will stay on until the
car speed slow downs below the preset
threshold.
n
IMPORTANT In this case slow down
immediately since tyre overheating could
impair tyre performance and life beyond
repair, and even make the tyre to blow-
out.
IMPORTANT Should you have to jour-
ney anyway a speed higher than 160
km/h, stop the car when the display
shows the warning symbol to inflate tyres
to the proper pressure values (see para-
graph "Cold inflation pressures" in section
"Technical Specifications ").LOW TYRE
PRESSURE
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
On certain versions the display will show
a warning message + symbol (red) (and
buzzer will sound) when the pressure of
one or more tyres falls below the preset
threshold. In this way the T.P.M.S. sys-
tem warns the driver that tyre/s is/are
dangerously flat; possible puncture.
IMPORTANTStop immediately with
one or more tyres flat, avoid braking
sharply and abrupt turns. Replace im-
mediately the punctured tyre with the
space-saver spare wheel (for ver-
sions/markets, where provided) or re-
pair the puncture tyre using the proper kit
(see paragraph “If a tyre is punctured”
in section “In an emergency”) and then
contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services
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IF A TYRE
IS PUNCTURED
The car is equipped with the “Quick tyre
repair kit Fix&Go automatic“. Opera-
tions required to change a wheel are de-
scribed in the following section.
As an alternative to the “Kit Fix & Go
automatic”, the car can be provided (up-
on request) with space-saver spare
wheel: wheel changing and correct use
of the jack call for some precautions as
listed below.
BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine (by push-
ing, towing, or coasting downhill) as this
could cause fuel to flow into the catalytic
exhaust system and damage it beyond
repair.
Remember that the
brake booster and the
power steering system are not
operating until the engine is
started, a greater effort will
therefore be required to press
the brake pedal or turn the
steering wheel.
WARNING
Alert other drivers that
the car is stationary in
compliance with local regula-
tions: hazard warning lights,
warning triangle etc. Any pas-
sengers on board should leave
the car, especially if it is heav-
ily laden. Passengers should
stay away from oncoming
traffic while the wheel is be-
ing changed on. If the wheel is
being changed on a steep or
badly surfaced road, place the
wedges or other suitable ma-
terial under the wheel to stop
the car. Never start the engine
when the car is jacked up. If
you were towing a trailer, un-
couple the trailer before jack-
ing the car.
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The space-saver spare
wheel (for versions/
markets, where provided) is
specific to your car; do not use
it on other models, or use the
spare wheel of other models
on your car. The space-saver
spare wheel shall only be used
in an emergency. It shall only
be used for the distance nec-
essary to reach a service point
and the car speed shall not ex-
ceed 80 Km/h. The spare
wheel has a sticker that sum-
marises the main cautions for
use and limitations. The stick-
er should never be removed or
covered!
WARNING
When driving with a
space-saver spare
wheel fitted, the driving per-
formance of the car changes.
Avoid accelerating or braking
sharply, abrupt turns or fast
cornerings. The life of the
spare wheel is approx. 3000
Km, after this distance it
should be replaced with an-
other of the same type. Nev-
er attempt to fit a conven-
tional tyre on a rim designed
for use as a space-saver spare
wheel. Have the punctured
wheel repaired and refitted as
soon as possible. Two or more
space-saver spare wheels
should never be used togeth-
er. Do not grease the threads
of bolts before installing them:
they might slip out.
WARNING
The jack shall only be
used for changing
wheels on the car with which
it is provided or on cars of the
same model. It must not be used
for other purposes such as for
instance raising cars of other
models. In no case should it be
used for repairs under the car.
Incorrect positioning of the jack
may cause the jacked car to fall.
Do not use the jack for higher
capacities than stated on its la-
bel. Snow chains cannot be fit-
ted to the space-saver spare
wheel. So, if a front (drive)
wheel is punctured and chains
are needed, a rear wheel should
be fitted to the front of the car
and the spare wheel should be
fitted to the rear. This way with
two normal drive wheels, snow
chains can be fitted to them to
solve an emergency.
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Please note:
❒the jack weight is 1.76 kg;
❒the jack requires no adjustment;
❒the jack cannot be repaired. If it
breaks it must be replaced with a
new jack;
❒no tool other than its cranking de-
vice may be fitted on the jack.To change a wheel proceed as follows:
❒Stop the car in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic
where you can change the wheel
safely. The ground should be flat and
adequately firm;
❒Turn the engine off, pull up the hand-
brake and engage first gear or re-
verse;
❒Using handle A-fig. 2, lift the stiff
coverB;
Never tamper with the
inflation valve. Never
place tools between the rim
and tyre. Check and restore, if
required, the pressure of tyres
and spare wheel to the values
given in section “Technical
Specifications”.
WARNING
A0F0132mfig. 2
❒remove the box as shown in fig. 3;
❒for versions fitted with “quick tyre
repair kit Fix&Go” take the tool con-
tainerfig. 4out of the boot;
A0F0007mfig. 3
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❒Loosen the fastening bolts and then
remove the wheel;
❒Make sure the contact surfaces be-
tween space-saver spare wheel and
hub are clean so that the fastening
bolts will not come loose;
❒for versions fitted with space-saver
spare wheel, loosen fastener A-
fig. 5, take the tool container B,
and bring it near the wheel to be
changed, then take out the space-
saver spare wheel;
❒Loosen the bolts of the wheel to be
replaced by about one turn with the
wrench provided A-fig. 5a; shake
the car to facilitate rim removal from
the wheel hub;
❒Operate the device F-fig. 6to ex-
tend the jack until the top of the jack
Gfits correctly into catch H;
❒The jack shall be fitted as shown in
fig. 6;
A0F0208mfig. 6
A0F0195mfig. 6
❒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. 7to operate
the jack and lift the car until the
wheel to be changed is several cen-
timetres off the ground;
A0F0206mfig. 5aA0F0019mfig. 5

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OF THE CAR❒fit the space-saver spare wheel mak-
ing one of the holes A-fig. 8co-
incide with the relevant pin B;
❒Using the wrench provided, fully
tighten the five fastening bolts;
❒Lower the car and remove the jack;
❒Use the wrench provided to fasten
the bolts completely in a criss-cross
fashion according to the sequence
shown in fig. 9.
REFITTING A NORMAL
WHEEL
Following the procedure described pre-
viously, raise the car and remove the
spare wheel.
Proceed as follows:
❒tighten pin A-fig. 10in one of the
holes of the wheel hub fastening
bolts;
❒insert the wheel on the pin and, us-
ing the wrench provided, tighten the
four bolts available;
A0F0210mfig. 9A0F0209mfig. 8A0F0211mfig. 10
❒loosen pin A-fig. 10and tighten
the last fastening bolt;
❒lower the car and remove the jack,
then, using the wrench provided tight-
en the bolts according to the se-
quence previously shown for the
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When you have finished:
❒Stow the spare wheel in the space
provided in the boot;
❒Fit the jack partially open in its con-
tainer forcing it lightly to prevent it
from vibrating when travelling;
❒Put the tools back into their places
in the container;
❒Arrange the container complete with
tools on the space-saver spare
wheel;
❒Reposition properly the boot stiff cov-
ering.
A0F0114mfig. 11
QUICK TYRE REPAIR
KIT FIX&GO
automatic
The car is provided with the quick tyre
repair kit “FIX&GO automatic”, instead
of the traditional tool kit and space-saver
spare wheel.
The kit fig. 11is placed in the boot. In
the kit container you will also find the
screwdriver and the tow hitch. The quick tyre repair kit includes:
❒a bottle A-fig. 11containing the
sealer, fitted with:
- filling pipe B
- sticker Cbearing the notice “max.
80 km/h”, to be placed in a po-
sition visible to the driver (on the
instrument panel) after fixing the
tyre;
❒compressorDwith pressure gauge
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A0F0048mfig. 12
It should be noticed that:
The sealing fluid of the quick tyre re-
pair kit is effective with external tem-
peratures between –20°C and +50°C.
The sealing fluid has limited life.
❒instruction brochurefig. 12, used
for prompt and proper use of the
quick repair kit and to be then hand-
ed to the personnel charged with
treating the tyre repaired with the
kit;
❒a pair of protection gloves located in
the side space of the compressor;
❒adapters for inflating different ele-
ments.
Hand the instruction
brochure to the per-
sonnel charged with treating
the tyre repaired with the kit.
WARNING
In the event of a punc-
ture caused by foreign
bodies, it is possible to
repair tyres showing damages
on the track or shoulder up to
max 4 mm diameter.
Holes and damages on
the tyre side walls can-
not be repaired. Do not use the
quick tyre repair kit if damag-
ing is due to running with flat
tyre.
WARNING
Repairs are not possi-
ble in case of damages
on the wheel rim (bad groove
distortion causing air loss). Do
not remove foreign bodies
(screws or nails) from the
tyre.
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