2012 FIAT BRAVO wheel

BODYWORKPROTECTION FROM ATMOSPHERIC
AGENTS
The main causes of corrosion are the following:
❒atmospheric pollution
❒salty air and humidity (coastal areas, or hot
humid climates);
❒seasonal environmental conditions.
The abrasive action of wind-borne atmospheric
dust and sand, as well as mud and gravel raised by
other vehicles is also not to be underestimated.
On your car, Fiat has adopted the best
manufacturing technologies to effectively protect
the bodywork against corrosion.
These are the most important:
❒Painting products and systems which give the car
particular resistance to corrosion and abrasion;
❒Use of galvanised (or pretreated) steel sheets,
with high resistance to corrosion;
❒spraying the underbody, engine compartment,
wheel arch interiors and other parts with highly
protective wax products;
❒spraying of plastic parts, with a protective
function in the more exposed points: underdoor,
inner wing, edges, etc;
❒Use of “open” boxed sections to prevent
condensation and pockets of moisture from
triggering rust inside.BODY AND UNDERBODY WARRANTY
Your car is covered by warranty against perforation
due to rust of any original element of the structure
or body.
For the general terms of this warranty, refer to the
Warranty Booklet.
ADVICE FOR PRESERVING THE
BODYWORK
Paint
Paintwork does not only serve an aesthetic
purpose, but also protects the underlying sheet
metal.
Touch up abrasions and scratches immediately to
prevent rust formation. Use only original paint
products for touch-ups (see “Bodywork paint
identification plate” in the “Technical specifications”
section).
Normal maintenance of paintwork consists in
washing the car: the frequency depends on the
conditions and environment where the car is used.
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For example, in highly polluted areas, or if the roads
are spread with salt, it is advisable to wash the car
more frequently.

Glasses
To clean glasses, use specific window cleaner
products.
Also use clean cloths to avoid scratching the glass
or damaging the transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window inside gently
with a cloth in the direction of the filaments to
avoid damaging the heating device.
Engine compartment
At the end of each winter, thoroughly wash the
engine compartment, taking care to avoid spraying
the water jet directly onto the electronic control
units and the relay/fuse control unit on the left side
of the engine compartment (as you look from
behind the wheel). Have this operation performed
at a specialised workshop.
IMPORTANT The washing should take place with
the engine cold and the ignition key in the STOP
position. After the washing operation, make sure
that the various protections (e.g. rubber caps
and guards) have not been removed or damaged.Front headlights
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic substances (e.g.
petrol) or ketenes (e.g. acetone) for cleaning the
plastic lenses of the front headlights.
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PLASTIC AND COATED PARTS
Clean interior plastic parts with a damp cloth (if
possible made from microfibre), and a solution
of water and neutral, non-abrasive detergent. To
clean oily or persistent stains, use specific products
free from solvents and designed to maintain the
original appearance and colour of the components.
Remove any dust using a microfibre cloth, if
necessary moistened with water. The use of paper
tissues is not recommended as these may leave
residues.
IMPORTANT Never use alcohol or petroleum to
clean the instrument panel.LEATHER STEERING WHEEL/GEAR
KNOB/HANDBRAKE
These components must be cleaned with mild soap
and water only. Never use alcohol or alcohol-based
products.
Read the product label carefully before using
specific products for cleaning the interiors: make
sure the product does not contain alcohol or
alcohol-based substances.
If, when cleaning the windscreen with special
products, window cleaner accidentally drips onto
the leather of the steering wheel/gear lever
knob/hand brake, wipe away immediately and then
wash the affected area with mild soap and water.
IMPORTANT Be careful when using a steering
wheel lock device, where applicable, to avoid
damaging the leather upholstery by rubbing.
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SUSPENSIONVersions Front Rear
1.4 16V - 1.4 T-JET - 1.4 Turbo MultiAir
1.6 MultiJet - 2.0 MultiJetMacPherson independent wheels
with anti-roll barInterconnected wheels with
torsion beamSTEERING SYSTEMVersions TypeTurning circle (kerb to kerb)
(m)
1.4 16V - 1.4 T-JET - 1.4 Turbo MultiAir
1.6 MultiJet - 2.0 MultiJetRack and pinion with electric
power steering10.4 (11.0 with optional 18" alloy
rims)
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WHEELSRIMS AND TYRES
Pressed steel or alloy rims. Tubeless radial carcass
tyres. The vehicle registration document also
lists all type-approved tyres.
IMPORTANT If there are any discrepancies
between the Owner Handbook and the registration
document, take the information from the latter.
For safe driving, the car must be fitted with tyres of
the same make and type on all wheels.
IMPORTANT Do not use air chambers with
Tubeless tyres.SPARE WHEEL
Pressed steel rim. Tubeless tyre.
WHEEL GEOMETRY
Front wheel toe-in measured from rim to rim: - 1
mm +/- 1 mm
The values refer to the car in running order.
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Load rating (capacity)
60= 250 kg84= 500 kg
61= 257 kg85= 515 kg
62= 265 kg86= 530 kg
63= 272 kg87= 545 kg
64= 280 kg88= 560 kg
65= 290 kg89= 580 kg
66= 300 kg90= 600 kg
67= 307 kg91= 615 kg
68= 315 kg92= 630 kg
69= 325 kg93= 650 kg
70= 335 kg94= 670 kg
71= 345 kg95= 690 kg
72= 355 kg96= 710 kg
73= 365 kg97= 730 kg
74= 375 kg98= 750 kg
75= 387 kg99= 775 kg
76= 400 kg100= 800 kg
77= 412 kg101= 825 kg
78= 425 kg102= 850 kg
79= 437 kg103= 875 kg
80= 450 kg104= 900 kg
Load rating (capacity)
81= 462 kg105= 925 kg
82= 475 kg106= 950 kg
83= 487 kg
CORRECT READING OF THE WHEEL RIM
Example fig. 219:6Jx15ET31.56rim diameter in inches (1).Jrim drop centre outline (side projection where
the tyre bead rests) (2).15
rim nominal diameter in inches (corresponds to
diameter of the tyre to be mounted) (3 = Ø).
H2
shape and number of humps (circumference
measurement which keeps the bead of Tubeless
tyres in position on the rim).
ET 31.5
wheel camber (distance between the
disc/rim support plane and the wheel
centre line).
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RIMS AND TYRES PROVIDED AS STANDARDVersions Rims Tyres Snow tyresSpace-saver wheel (for
versions/markets, where specified)
Rim Tyre
1.4 16V6JX15ET
31.5195/65 R15
91H195/65 R15
91T (M+S)
(°) (°)
7JX16ET31205/55 R16
91H205/55 R16
91T (M+S)
7JX17ET31225/45 R17
91H225/45 R17
91T (M+S)7Jx16ET31
205/55 R16 91H
(**)
(°) On versions equipped with 195/65 R15 and 205/55 R16 tyres, a normal sized tyre may be ordered as an alternative to the Fix&Go.
(**) The 205/55 R16 91H tyre has the same specifications as the space-saver wheel: the information in “Replacing a wheel” paragraph
therefore refers to the 205/55 R16 91H tyre.
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Versions Rims Tyres Snow tyresSpace-saver wheel (for
versions/markets, where specified)
Rim Tyre
1.4 T-JET 120 HP -
1.4 Turbo MultiAir6J x 15 ET 31.5195/65 R15
91H195/65 R15
91T (M+S)
(°) (°)
7Jx16ET31205/55 R16
91H205/55 R16
91T (M+S)
7Jx17ET31225/45 R17
91W225/45 R17
91T (M+S)
7Jx16ET31
205/55 R16 91H
(**)
71/2Jx18ET
35225/40 R18
92V
(*)
REINFORCED
225/40 R18
92T (M+S)
(°) On versions equipped with 195/65 R15 and 205/55 R16 tyres, a normal sized tyre may be ordered as an alternative to the Fix&Go.
(**) The 205/55 R16 91H tyre has the same specifications as the space-saver wheel: the information in “Replacing a wheel” paragraph
therefore refers to the 205/55 R16 91H tyre.
(*) Tyres which cannot be fitted with chains.
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