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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. 164:
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
tyre wear;
❒avoid travelling with the car overloaded. If you
have a puncture, stop immediately and change
the tyre;
❒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);
❒change the position of the tyres every 10-15
thousand kilometres, keeping them on the same
side of the car to avoid inverting the direction
of rotation;
fig. 164
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❒
avoiding those of dubious origin;
❒if a tyre is changed, also change the inflation
valve.i n the case of replacement, always fit new tyres,
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WARNING
The road holding qualities of the car
also depend on the correct inflation
pressure of the tyres.
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.
WARNING
Never submit alloy rims to repainting
treatments requiring the use of
temperatures exceeding 150°C. The
mechanical properties of the wheels could
be impaired.
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.
Recheck pressure value with cold tyres.TyresNo load/medium load Full load
Space-saver
wheel
(*)
Front Rear Front Rear
175/65 R14 82H 2.2 2.1 2.5 2.2
2.8 185/55 R15 82H 2.2 2.1 2.5 2.2
195/50 R15 82H 2.2 2.1 2.5 2.2
195/45 R16 84H 2.4 2.1 2.7 2.4
(*) 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. 173). Use
of unsuitable tyres and wheel caps may
cause sudden loss of tyre pressure.
fig. 173
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Side lights/brake lights ....... 200
Side lights/day lights
(DRL)
– bulb replacement............ 195
Snow chains........................ 16
Sound system (wiring) ........ 106
Speedometer (speed
indicator) ........................... 5
Starting the engine ...... 154-178
Starting up and driving....... 154
Start&Stop system ............... 99
Steering .............................. 247
Steering lock ........................ 31
Steering heel ................. .... 36
Steering wheel stalks
– left stalk .......................... 54
Storing the car .................... 163
Sun roof ............................... 76
Sun visors ............................ 75
Suspension.......................... 247Technical data.................... 241
The keys .............................. 27
Third brake light ................ 200
Top speed ........................... 256Towing the car .................... 215
Towing trailers .................... 16
Transmission ...................... 245
Trip Computer
– TRIP button .................... 24
– Trip Computer ................. 21
– Trip Computer
parameters ...................... 22
Ty r e s
– correct tyre reading ........ 248
– Fix&Go Automatic (kit) . 185
– inflation pressures .......... 253
– Rim Protector tyres ........ 254
– snow tyres ...................... 250
– tyres provided ................ 250
Tyres - maintenance............ 232
"Universal" child seat
fitting................................ 146Universal Isofix (child
seat).................................. 143
Using the gearbox ............... 15W
arning lights on panel ..... 164
Weights and loads ............... 257
Welcome movement ............. 9Wheel rims
– correct reading of the
wheel rim ....................... 250
– dimensions ..................... 250
– rims and tyres ................ 248
– wheels and tyres ............. 232
Wheels and tyres
– changing a wheel ............ 179
– Fix&Go Automatic (kit) . 185
– spare wheel .................... 248
– tyre inflation pressure..... 253
– Wheels and tyres ............ 232
Window bag........................ 150
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Window cleaning .................. 58
Windows (cleaning) ............ 238
Windscreen washer
– windscreen washer fluid
level ............................... 228
Windscreen washer sprays .. 235
Windscreen washer/wiper..... 58
Windscreen wipers
– blades............................. 233
– level check ....... 224-225-226
– replacing wiper blades .. 234
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