2012 Abarth Punto rims

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eally know every single detail. At Abarth Service authorised workshops you can find technicians directly trained by us,
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ly innovative technologies. For all these reasons: rely on Genuine Parts, because they are the only ones designed
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SAFETY:
BRAKING SYSTEMENVIRONMENT: PARTICULATE FILTERS, CLIMATE CONTROL MAINTENANCECOMFORT: SUSPENSION
AND WINDSCREEN WIPERS PERFORMANCE: SPARK PLUGS, INJECTORS AND BATTERIESLINEACCESSORI
ROOF RACK BARS, WHEEL RIMS
WHY CHOOSING GENUINE PARTS
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CONTENTSRemember that road holding also
depends on the correct tyre inflation.
WARNING
If the pressure is too low the tyre
overheats and this can cause it serious
damage.
WARNING
Do not cross switch the tyres, moving
them from the right of the car to the left
and vice versa.
Never submit alloy rims to repainting
treatments requiring the use of temperatures
exceeding 150°C.
The mechanical properties of the wheels could
be impaired.
WARNING
❒check the tyres regularly for cuts on the sides, swelling
or irregular tread wear;. Contact an Abarth Dealership
if required;
❒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. Also remember
to check 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;
❒to allow even wear between the front and rear tyres,
it is advisable to change them over every 10-15
thousand kilometres, keeping them on the same side
of the car so as not to reverse the direction of
rotation.
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WHEELS
RIMS AND TYRES
Pressed steel or alloy rims. Radial typetubeless tyres. The vehicle registration document also
lists all type-approved tyres.
IMPORTANT In the event of discrepancies between the
information provided in this “Owner Handbook” and the
“Vehicle registration document”, only the latter is valid.
For safe driving, the car must be fitted with tyres of the
same make and type on all wheels.
IMPORTANT Do not use inner tubes in the case of
tubeless tyres.
WHEEL GEOMETRY
Total front toe in: + 1 ± 1 mm
Total rear toe in: + 1.7 ± 2 mm
The values refer to the car in running order. READING TYRE CODE fig. 179Example: 205/45 R17” 88V
205 = Nominal width (S, distance between sidewalls in
mm).
45 = Height/width ratio (H/S) in percentage.
R = Radial tyre.
17 = Rim diameter in inches (Ø).
88 = Load rating (capacity).
V = Maximum speed index.
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Version Rims (**)Tyres provided
1.4 Turbo Multi Air 6½J x 17-36 205/45 R17 88V
7Jx17-39
6½J x 17-36 215/45 R17 91Y (*)
7Jx17-39
(*) Tyre not suitable for snow chains
(**) 100 mm wheel stud distance and M12 x 1.5 studs; use only wheels s\
uitable for this car.
COLD TYRE PRESSURE (bar)
Tyres Medium load Full load
Front RearFront Rear
205/45 R17 88V 2.42.22.7 2.4
215/45 R17 91Y 2.32.12.3 2.3
Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed pressure when the tyres are warm. However\
, recheck that the value is correct with the tyre cold.
With snow tyres, add +0.2 bar to the inflation pressure value prescribed\
for standard tyres.
When running at speeds higher than 160 km/h, inflate tyres to full-load \
pressures.
With the TPMS system, the inflation pressure should be + 0.1 compared wi\
th the prescribed figure.
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RADIO
Hi-Fi audio equipment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Front speakers
❒No. 2 x tweeters installed in the door handle trims;
❒No. 2 x Ø 165 mm mid-woofers installed in the door
frames.
Rear speakers
❒No. 2 x Ø 130 mm full-range speakers installed in the
rear side panels;
❒No. 1 x sub-woofer box in the luggage compartment
(RH side);
❒No. 1 ASP multichannel audio amplifier installed under
the dashboard (passenger side).
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Basic level audio equipment
Front speakers
❒No. 2 x Ø 38 mm tweeters installed in the door
handle trims;
❒No. 2 x Ø 165 mm mid-woofers installed in the door
frames.
Rear speakers
❒No. 2 x Ø 130 mm full-range speakers installed in the
rear side panels.
High level audio equipment (MP3)
Front speakers
❒No. 2 x Ø 38 mm tweeters installed in the door
handle trims;
❒No. 2 x Ø 165 mm mid-woofers installed in the door
frames.
Rear speakers
❒No. 2 x Ø 130 mm full-range speakers installed in the
rear side panels.
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Start&Stop system ......................... 99
Starting and driving ....................... 131
Steering lock and ignition switch ....................................... 11-12
Steering wh eel ............................... 34
– adjustment ................................ 34
– turning circle ............................ 209
Steering wheel lock ...................... 12
Steering – steering wheel
adjustment lever ......................... 34
– technical specifications .......... 209
Storage compart ments ...... 61-62-67
Storing the car ............................... 140
Sun roof (Sk y-dome) .................... 68
– emergency operation ............. 70
Sun visors ....................................... 66
Suspensions (technical specifications) ........... 209
Symbols ........................................... 4
Tailgate
– closing th e tailgate .................. 77
– opening th e tailgate ................ 76
– opening the tailgate in
an emer gency .............................. 77 Taillights
– front bulb repla cement .......... 161
– switching on ............................. 49
Technical data ................................ 205
Technical specifications ............... 205
Third brake light – bulb replace ment .................... 166
Towing the car .............................. 179
TPMS (Tyre Inflation Pressure Control System) ......................... 93
Transmission (technical specifications) ........... 208
Trip compu ter ............................... 29
TTC (system) ................................ 91
Turning circle ................................ 209
Tyre Inflation Pressure Control System (TPMS) ........... 93
Tyre press ure ................................ 213
Tyres (wheels) – Fix&Go Automatic rapid tyre
repair kit ...................................... 152
– in the event of a puncture .... 176
– reading rim markings ............. 212
– reading tyre markings ............ 210
– Rim Protector tyr es ...............212
– rims and tyres .......................... 210
– snow cha ins .............................. 139 – snow t
yres ................................ 138
– tyre pr essure ........................... 213
– wheel trim ................................ 210
– winter t yres ............................. 138
Vehicle Ident ification .................. 207
Vehicle identification number pl ate ................................ 205
Vehicle lifting points ..................... 178
Vehicle weig hts ............................. 215
Warning lights and messages .... 141
Washer fluid for windscreen/ rear window
– checking levels and
topping up .................................... 190
– specifications ............................ 218
Washing the car – engine compa rtment .............. 202
– inside ......................................... 202
– outside ...................................... 201
Wheel geom etry ........................... 210
Wheel rims ............................. 210-212
Wheels and tyres ......................... 195 – reading rim markings ............. 212
– reading tyre markings ............ 210
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– Rim Protector tyres ...............212
– rims and tyres .......................... 210
– tyre and wh eel types .............. 213
– tyre inflation pressure ........... 213
– wheel trim ................................ 210
When parked ................................ 133
Windows – cleaning ..................................... 51
– windscreen washer fluid ....... 190Windscreen washer
– "smart washing" function ...... 52
– activating ................................... 51
– checking levels and
topping up .................................... 190
– nozzles ...................................... 199
– windscreen washer fluid
specifications ............................... 218
Windscreen wiper – blade maintenance .................. 198– blade replacement
.................. 198
– nozzles ...................................... 199
– operation ................................... 51
– rain sensor ............................... 52
Windscreen/rear window wiper blades
– replacement ............................. 198
Winter – snow cha ins .............................. 139
– snow t yres ................................ 138
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