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KNOWYOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
ST ARTING
AN
D
DRIVING
WARNING
LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICA TIONS
INDEX
SNOW TYRES
A Fiat Dealership will be happy to provide advice con-
cerning the most suitable type of tyre for the customer’s
requirements.
For the type, pressures and specifications of the snow tyre
to be used, follow carefully the instructions given in the
“Wheels” paragraph of the “Technical specifications” sec-
tion.
The winter performance of these tyres is considerably re-
duced when the tread thickness is less than 4 mm. If this
is the case, replace them.
Due to their specific features, the performance of snow
tyres is much lower than that of standard tyres in normal
conditions or on long motorway stretches. You should
therefore use them only in the conditions for which they
were designed.
IMPORTANT When using snow tyres with a maximum
speed index below the one that can be reached by the
vehicle (increased by 5%), place a notice in the passenger
compartment, plainly in view, which states the maximum
speed allowed by the snow tyres (as per EC Directive).
All four tyres should be the same (brand and profile) to
ensure greater safety when driving and braking as well as
making the car more responsive.
Remember that you should not change the rotation di-
rection of the tyres.The ABS with which the vehicle may be
equipped will not control the braking sys-
tem of the trailer. Particular caution is therefore
required on slippery roads.
WARNING
Never modify the braking system of the ve-
hicle to control the trailer brake. The trail-
er braking system must be fully independent from
the hydraulic system of the vehicle.
WARNING
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KNOW
YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
AND
DRIVING
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING
AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEXTrip computer ......................... 28
Turning circle .......................... 225
Tyres pressure ...................... 229
Tyres
– changing a wheel ............. 156
– Fix&Go automatic quick tyre repa ir kit ................... 163
– in the event of a punct ure .................... 156
– inflation pr essure ............ 229
– reading the symbols correctly .................... 226-227
– Rim protector .................. 227
– snow cha ins ...................... 141
– snow t yres ................ 140-228
– storing tools and space saver wheel ............... 158-159
– tyre and wheel types ....... 228
– winter ................................ 228 U
sing the gearbox ................. 136
V ehicle data ........................... 219
Vehicle dimensions ........ 230-231
Vehicle inactivity .................... 142
Vehicle performance ............ 229
Vehicle weights ..................... 233
VIN plates ............................... 219
W arning lights and
messages ............................... 143
Washer fluid for wind- screen/rearscreen/headlamps
– checking levels and topping up ................. 203
– specifications .................... 248
Wheel geometry ................... 226
Wheel rims ............................. 226
– correct r eading ................ 227
Wheels and tyres – changing a wheel ............. 156 – Fix&Go automatic quick
tyre repa ir kit ................... 163
– in the event of a punct ure .....................156
– reading the symbols correctly .................... 226-227
– Rim protector .................. 227
– snow cha ins ...................... 141
– snow t yres ........................ 228
– tyre and wheel types ....... 228
– tyre inflation pressure .... 229
– wheel geom etry .............. 226
When parked ........................ 136
When parked ........................ 136
Windows – cleaning ........................ 61-216
– electric ........................... 83-84
– manua l ................................. 84
– windscreen washer fluid (specifications) ................. 248
