2014 FIAT 500L LIVING tyre pressure

WHEELS AND TYRESBefore long trips, and every two weeks, check the
tyre and space-saver wheel inflation pressure (for
versions/markets, where provided). Check the tyres
when cold.
While driving the car, the pressure increases under
standard conditions: for the correct tyre inflation
pressure, see "Wheels" paragraph in the "Technical
specifications" chapter.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre wear
fig. 216:
A normal pressure: tread evenly worn;
B low pressure: tread particularly worn at the edges;
C high pressure: tread particularly worn in the
centre.The tyres must be replaced when the tread is less
than 1.6 mm thick. In any case, follow the laws
in force in the country where you are driving.
IMPORTANT
Take the following precautions to prevent damage to
the tyres:
❒avoid braking suddenly, racing starts and violent
impact against the curb, potholes or other
obstacles and driving for extended periods on
uneven road surfaces;
❒periodically check that the tyres have no cuts in
the side wall, abnormal swelling or irregular tread
wear;
❒avoid travelling with the car overloaded. If a tyre is
punctured, stop immediately and change it;
❒tyres age even if they are not used much. Cracks in
the tread rubber and at the sides are a sign of
ageing. In any case, if the tyres have been on the
car for over 6 years, they should be checked
by specialised personnel. Also remember to check
the space-saver wheel very carefully (for
versions/markets, where provided);
❒alternate the tyres, between front and rear, every
10-15 thousand kilometres, keeping them on the
same side of the car so as not to reverse the
direction of rotation;
❒In the case of replacement, always fit new tyres,
avoiding those of dubious origin;
❒if a tyre is changed, also change the inflation valve.
fig. 216
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WARNING
The road holding qualities of the car
also depend on the correct inflation
pressure of the tyres.
WARNING
If tyre pressure is too low, it may
overheat and be severely damaged as a
result .
WARNING
Do not cross switch the tyres, moving
them from the right of the car to the
left and vice versa.
WARNING
Do not repaint alloy wheel rims at
temperatures higher than 150°C.The
mechanical characteristics of the wheels might
be compromised.
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW
WIPERBLADES
Replace the blades if the rubber edge is deformed or
worn. In any event, it is advisable to replace them
approximately once a year.
A few simple precautions can reduce the possibility
of damage to the blades:
❒if the temperature falls below zero, make sure that
ice has not frozen the rubber against the glass. Use
an antifreeze product to release it if required;
❒remove any snow from the glass: in addition to
protecting the blades, this prevents effort on
the motor and over-heating;
❒do not operate the windscreen/rear window
wipers on dry glass.
WARNING
Driving with worn windscreen/rear
window wiper blades is a serious hazard,
because visibility is reduced in bad weather.
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COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)
Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed pressure when the tyres are warm.
With snow tyres, add +0.2 bar to the pressure recommended for standard tyres.
Recheck pressure value with cold tyres.Ty r e sNo load/medium load Full load
Space-saver
wheel
(*)
Front Rear Front Rear
195/65 R15 91H
2,2 / 2,4
(**)
2,0 / 2,4
(**)
2,5 / 2,8
(**)
2,5 / 2,9
(**)
4,2 205/55 R16 91H
2.2 / 2.4
(**)
2.0 2.5 2.5
225/45 R17 91H
2.2 / 2.4
(**)
2.0 2.5 2.5
(*) For versions/markets, where provided
(**) 1.6 16V MultiJet versionTrekking versionsTy r e sNo load/medium load Full load
Space-saver
wheel
(*)
Front Rear Front Rear
205/55 R16 91H 2.4 2.2 2.6 2.8
4.2
225/45 R17 91H 2.4 2.2 2.6 2.8
(*) For versions/markets, where provided
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RIM PROTECTOR TYRES
WARNING
DO NOT fit wheel hub caps when using
integral hub caps fixed (with springs)
to the steel rim and after sale tyres provided
with Rim Protector (fig. 225). Use of unsuitable
tyres and hub caps may cause sudden loss of
tyre pressure.
fig. 225
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"Fix&Go Automatic" KITIt is located in the luggage compartment in a
dedicated bag fig. 21 (5-seater versions) or fig. 22
(7-seater versions).The kit includes:
❒a cylinder A fig. 23 containing sealer and fitted
with:
❒filling pipe B;
❒sticker C bearing the notice “max. 80 km/h”, to be
placed in a position visible to the driver (on the
instrument panel) after fixing the tyre;
❒a compressor D including a pressure gauge and
connections, found in the compartment;
❒instruction booklet (see fig. 24), to be used for
prompt and correct use of the kit and then to be
handed to the personnel charged with handling the
treated tyre;
❒a pair of protective gloves located in the side
compartment of the compressor;
❒adaptors for inflating different elements.
fig. 21
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fig. 22
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fig. 23
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WARNING
Alert other drivers that the car is
stationary in compliance with local
regulations: hazard warning lights, warning
triangle, etc . Any passengers on board should
leave the car, especially if it is heavily laden.
Passengers should stay away from on-coming
traffic while the wheel is being changed. If you
are on a slope or uneven surface, place the
wedge provided under the wheels (see the
instructions on the next pages).
WARNING
The vehicle's driving characteristics will
be modified with the space-saver wheel
fitted. Avoid violent acceleration and braking,
abrupt steering and fast cornering.The overall
duration of the space-saver wheel is of about
3000 km, after which the relevant tyre must be
replaced with another one of the same type.
Never install a standard tyre on a rim that is
designed for use with a space-saver wheel. Have
the wheel repaired and refitted as soon as
possible. Using two or more small space-saver
wheels at the same time is forbidden. Do not
grease the threads of the stud bolts before
fitting them: they might slip out .
WARNING
The jack shall only be used for raising
the car model it has been supplied with.
Never use the jack for other purposes, such as
raising other car models. Never use the jack for
repair operations under the vehicle. Incorrectly
positioning of the jack may cause the car to fall.
Do not use the jack for loads higher than the
one shown on its label.The space-saver wheel
cannot be fitted with snow chains. If a front
(drive) tyre is punctured and chains are needed,
use a standard wheel from the rear axle and
install the space-saver wheel on the rear axle. In
this way, with two normal drive wheels at the
front axle, it is possible to use snow chains.
WARNING
Incorrectly fitting the wheel cap may
cause it to fall off when the vehicle is in
motion. Never tamper with the inflation valve.
Never introduce tools of any kind between rim
and tyre. Check tyre and space-saver wheel
pressures regularly, complying with the values
given in the “Wheels” paragraph.
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COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)
When the tyres are warm, the inflation pressure should be +0.3 bar compared with the prescribed value.
With snow tyres, add +0.2 bar to the pressure value prescribed for standard tyres.
However, recheck that the value is correct with the tyre cold.
5-seater versionsTy r e sNo load/medium load Full load
Space-saver
wheel
(*)
Front Rear Front Rear
195/60 R16C 97H 2.4 2.2 2.5 2.5
4.2 195/65 R15 91H 2.4 2.4 2.8
2.7 / 2.9
(**)
205/55 R16 91V 2.4 2.2 2.5 2.5
225/45 R17 91V 2.4 2.2 2.5 2.5(*) For versions/markets, where provided
(**) 1.6 16V MultiJet version7-seater versionsTy r e sNo load/medium load Full load
Space-saver
wheel
(*)
Front Rear Front Rear
195/60 R16C 97H 2.4 2.2 2.7 2.7
4.2 205/55 R16 91V 2.4 2.2 2.7 2.7
225/45 R17 91V 2.4 2.2 2.7 2.7
(*) For versions/markets, where provided
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RIM PROTECTOR TYRES
WARNING
DO NOT fit wheel caps when using
integral wheel caps fixed (with springs)
to the steel rim and after sale tyres provided
with Rim Protector (fig. 46). Use of unsuitable
tyres and wheel caps may cause sudden loss of
tyre pressure.
fig. 46
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