2012 FIAT STRADA wheel

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ACCESSING TOOLS, JACK
AND SPARE WHEEL
Fiat Strada, Short or
Extended Cab
The tool bag can be found behind
the driver’s seat. The bag may be
held with elastic straps or Velcro,
depending on the version.
The spare wheel may be housed
externally in the load compartment.Fiat Strada
Adventure Crew Cab
To access the tool bag, pull the
central handle and fold over the rear
cushion.
The spare wheel is housed
externally in the load compartment.
1) Remove the jack and its cranking
device.
2) Take the wheel wrench and,
depending on the version, the
anti-theft bolt.3) Remove the spare wheel cover
canvas and completely unscrew
the ring nut A-fig. 112-113 using,
where necessary, the anti-theft
nut B-fig. 113.
fig. 113
F0X0094m
fig. 112
F0X0093m
fig. 110
F0X0091m
fig. 111
F0X0092m
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CHANGING THE WHEEL
1) Loosen the fixing bolts of the
wheel to be replaced by about
one turn.
2) With alloy wheels, shake the
vehicle to detach the rim from
the wheel hub more easily.
3) Turn the jack’s cranking device in
order to open it partially.
4) Arrange the jack at symbol B-fig. 114
close to the wheel to be replaced
and make sure than the groove A
of the jack is fitted firmly into side
member C.5) Warn any bystanders that the
vehicle is about to be lifted. They
must stay clear and be warned
not to touch the vehicle until it is
back on the ground.
6) Operate the jack’s cranking device
and lift the vehicle until the wheel
is several centimetres off the
ground. When turning the
cranking device, make sure that it
can turn freely without scraping
your hand against the ground. The
moving components of the jack
(screw and joints) can also cause
injuries: do not touch them.
If you come into contact with
lubricating grease, clean yourself
thoroughly.7) Completely unscrew the 4 bolts
and remove the hub cap (where
provided) and the wheel to be
replaced.
8) Make sure that the spare wheel
contact surfaces are clean and
that impurities are not present so
that the fixing bolts will not come
loose. Fit the spare wheel, aligning
the holes A-fig. 115 with the pins
B as appropriate.
9) Tighten one of the bolts A-fig. 116
near inflation valve B.
A
B
fig. 116
F0X0097m
fig. 114
F0X0095m
fig. 115
F0X0096m
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10) Fit the hub cap (where provided)
so that the largest hole A-fig.
117 is aligned with the bolt
which is already fixing the wheel.
11) Insert the remaining 3 bolts.
12) Tighten the bolts, using the
wrench provided.
13) Turn the jack’s cranking device
to lower the vehicle and remove
the jack.14) Fully tighten the bolts, passing
alternately from one bolt to the
opposite one, following the
order illustrated in fig. 118.
15) Unscrew the jack completely
and separate it from the
operating lever.
16) Place the cranking device back in
its housing.
17) Place the punctured wheel in the
spare wheel compartment and
fix it using the ring nut.
fig. 117
F0X0098m
fig. 118
F0X0099m
18) Position jack and tools in their
housings, fixing with the
appropriate retaining devices.
IMPORTANT As soon as possible:
have the punctured wheel repaired
and refit it on the vehicle, thereby
avoiding driving on the spare wheel.
IMPORTANT Check the pressure of
the tyres and the spare wheel
regularly.
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DRIVING LIGHTS
(Adventure version)
To replace the bulbs of the driving
lights, proceed as follows:
– steer the wheels inwards so that
you have a greater space in which
to work;
– remove cover A-fig. 131 from the
wheel arch, unscrewing the 4
screws indicated by the arrows;
– rotate cover B-fig. 132
anticlockwise;
– remove the connector, release
spring C-fig. 133 then remove the
bulb;
fig. 131
F0X0111m
fig. 132
F0X0112m
fig. 133
F0X0113m
fig. 134
F0X0114m
– insert the new bulb, reattach the
spring, reconnect the connector
then close the cover, turning
clockwise;
– refit the cover on the wheel arch.
IMPORTANT Contact a Fiat
Dealership to have the height of the
light beam from the driving lights
checked and adjusted.REAR LIGHT UNIT
To replace the bulb:
– from inside the load
compartment, remove the caps
A-fig.134 to access the screws
that fix the light unit;
– undo the screws A-fig. 135 then
pull out the entire unit;
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To access the fuse box fig. 143, undo
the fixing screws A-fig. 144 and
remove the guard B.
The symbols which identify the main
electrical component that
corresponds to each fuse are
located on the inside of the cover.
fig. 143
F0X0126m
fig. 144
F0X0127m
DASHBOARD FUSE BOX fig. 143
The fuse box is located under the instrument panel, to the left of the steering
wheel.
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IF THE VEHICLE
MUST BE RAISED
WITH THE JACK
See paragraph “If a tyre is
punctured”, in this section.
The jack is only to be
used for replacing
wheels on the vehicle with
which it is provided.Never use
the jack for other purposes, such
as lifting other vehicles. Never
use the jack to carry out
repairs under the vehicle.
WARNING
Incorrect positioning of
the jack may cause the
raised vehicle to fall. Do not
use the jack for loads greater
than that indicated on the jack
itself.
WARNINGBear in mind that:
– the jack requires no adjustment;
– the jack cannot be repaired; in the
event of a fault it must be replaced
by another original one;
– no tool other than the cranking
device illustrated in this section may
be fitted on the jack.
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Before towing, turn the
ignition key to MAR
and then to STOP without
extracting it. If the key is
removed, the steering lock will
activate automatically and it
will be impossible to steer the
wheels.
WARNING
The tow hook must be
used exclusively for
roadside assistance operations.
You are allowed to tow the
vehicle for short distances using
an appropriate device in
accordance with the highway
code (rigid bar), to move the
vehicle on the road in readiness
for towing or transport via a
breakdown vehicle. The tow
hook MUST NOT be used to
tow vehicles off the road or
where there are obstacles
and/or for towing operations
using cables or other non-rigid
devices. In compliance with the
above conditions, towing must
take place with the two
vehicles (one towing, the other
towed) aligned as much as
possible along the same centre
line.
WARNING
fig. 149
F0X0132m
IF THE VEHICLE
MUST BE TOWED
The vehicle can only be towed at the
front.
The tow hook is supplied with the
vehicle.
It is located in the tool bag.
How to attach the tow hook:
1) Take the tow hook.
2) Remove the cover on the front
bumper fig. 149, prising it up using
a screwdriver in the notch on the
cover.
3) Fully tighten the ring on the
threaded pin.
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Before screwing on the
tow hook, clean the
threaded pin thoroughly.
Before towing the vehicle,
make sure that the tow ring is
fully screwed onto the
threaded pin.
WARNING
Do not start the engine
whilst the vehicle is
being towed.
WARNING
The brake servo and
power steering will not
work while the vehicle is being
towed. You will therefore need
to apply more force to the brake
pedal and steering wheel. Do
not use flexible cables when
towing and avoid jerky
movements. During towing
operations, make sure that the
fixing of the joint does not
damage adjoining components.
WARNINGEXTINGUISHER
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
Some versions may feature an
extinguisher A-fig. 152.
For use and maintenance, follow the
instructions on the extinguisher
itself.
fig. 152
F0X0135m
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