WHEELS AND TYRES
Check the pressure of each tyre, includ-
ing the spare, approximately once every
two weeks and before starting a long jour-
ney: this check must be performed with
the tyre rested and cold.
It is normal for pressure to increase when
the car is used. For the correct tyre in-
flation pressure, see “Wheels” in “Tech-
nical specifications” section.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre
wearfig. 9:
Anormal pressure: evenly worn tread.
Blow pressure: tread particularly worn
on the edges.
Cexcessive pressure: tread particularly
worn in the middle.
The tyres must be replaced when the
tread is less than 1.6 mm thick. In all cas-
es, follow the laws in force in the coun-
try where you are driving.
fig. 9F0R0141m
IMPORTANT NOTES
Avoid braking suddenly, burning starts
and violent knocks against the curb,
potholes or other obstacles if possible.
Long dista nces on rough roads may
damage the tyres;
check the tyres regularly for cuts on the
sides, swelling or irregular tread wear.
Go to a Fiat Dealership if required.
do not over load your car : this may
cause serious damage to wheels and
tyres;
if a tyre is punctured, stop immediate-
ly and charge it to avoid damage to the
tyre, the rim, suspensions and 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 specialised personnel
if they have been fitted for longer than
6 years. Remember to check the spare
wheel very carefully;
In the case of replacement, always fit
new tyres, avoiding those of dubious
origin;
If a tyre is changed, also change the in-
flation valve;
to allow even wear between the front
and rear tyres, it is advisable to change
them over every 20 thousand kilome-
tres, keeping them on the same side of
the car so as not to reverse the dire-
ction of rotation.
Remember that the road
holding qualities of your car
also depends on the correct inflation
pressure of the tyres.
WARNING
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CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
AND CONTROLS
DEVICES
SPECIFICATIONS
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
INDEX
DASHBOARD
SAFETY
TECHNICAL
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CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
AND CONTROLS
DEVICES WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
SAFETY
Speedometer ..................................... 14
Starting and driving ..........................
93
Starting the engine
- bump starting ...............................
113
- diesel engines ............................... 94
- emergency start-up .................... 112
- ignition switch .............................. 12
- jump starting ................................ 112
- petrol engines ..............................
93
- stopping the engine .................... 95
- warm up the engine after
just started ...................................
95
Steering .............................................. 164
Steering column lock .......................
12
Steering wheel ...................................
35
Sun visors ........................................... 63
Suspensions ....................................... 164
Symbols ............................................... 6
Tailgate .............................................. 67
Technical specifications ................... 159
Third brake light ...............................
125
Top speeds .........................................
99
Towing the car .................................. 135
Transmission ......................................
162Ty r e s
- replacing a wheel ........................ 113
- maintenance .................................
152
- reading tyre markings ................ 165
- standard tyres ..............................
167
- cold tyre inflation pressure ....... 168
Using the manual gearbox ............ 97
Warning lights and messages ...... 101
Weights .............................................. 171
Wheel .................................................
165
- replacing a wheel ........................ 113
- spare wheel .................................. 165
- wheel geometry .......................... 165
Wheel rims
- understanding rim marking .......
166
Windscreen washing ........................ 53
Window winders .............................. 65
Windscreen washer
- control ........................................... 53
- fluid level ....................................... 147
Windscreen wiper
- blades .............................................
153
- control ........................................... 53
- spray nozzles ................................
154
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