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PERIODIC CHECKS
Before long journeys, check and, if
necessary, restore:
engine coolant level;
brake fluid level;
windscreen washer fluid level;
operation of lighting system
(headlamps, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
tyre inflation pressure and condition;
tyre alignment;
operation of screen washer/wiper
system and positioning/wear of
windscreen/rear window wiper blades.
To ensure that the vehicle is always
efficient and well maintained, it is
advisable to make sure that you carry
out the above operations regularly
(approximately every 1000 km and
every 3000 km for checking and
topping up engine oil is advisable).
DEMANDING
VEHICLE USE
If the vehicle is mostly used in one of
the following conditions:
towing a trailer or caravan;
dusty roads;
short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures;
engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long periods
of inactivity;
the following checks must be carried
out more often than indicated in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
check front disc brake pad
conditions and wear;
check cleanliness of bonnet and
boot locks, cleanliness and lubrication
of linkage;
visually inspect conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel system - brakes) and
rubber elements (boots - sleeves -
bushes - etc.);
check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
visually inspect condition of the
accessory drive belts;
check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
check and, if necessary, replace
pollen filter.
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TYRES
339)
Tyre size NO CARGO CARGO
Front Rear Front Rear
245/65R17 111S RF220 kPa
(32 p.s.i/ 2.2 kgf/cm
2)220 kPa
(32 p.s.i/ 2.2 kgf/cm2)220 kPa
(32 p.s.i/ 2.2 kgf/cm2)290 kPa
(42 p.s.i/ 2.9 kgf/cm2)
LT245/75R16
120/116Q250kPa
(36 p.s.i/ 2.5 kgf/cm2)250kPa
(36 p.s.i/ 2.5 kgf/cm2)250kPa
(36 p.s.i/ 2.5 kgf/cm2)350kPa
(51 p.s.i/ 3.5 kgf/cm2)
245/70R16 111S RF200 kPa
(29 p.s.i/ 2.0 kgf/cm
2)200 kPa
(29 p.s.i/ 2.0 kgf/cm2)200 kPa
(29 p.s.i/ 2.0 kgf/cm2)290 kPa
(42 p.s.i/ 2.9 kgf/cm2)
205R16C 110/108R
8PR240 kPa
(35 p.s.i/2.4 kgf/cm
2)240 kPa
(35 p.s.i/2.4 kgf/cm2)240 kPa
(35 p.s.i/2.4 kgf/cm2)450 kPa
(65 p.s.i/4.5 kgf/cm2)
265/70R16 112S180kPa
(26 p.s.i/ 1.8 kgf/cm2)200kPa
(29 p.s.i/ 2.0 kgf/cm2)200 kPa
(29 p.s.i/ 2.0 kgf/cm
2)250kPa
(36 p.s.i/ 2.5 kgf/cm2)
195R15C 106/104R
8PR220 kPa
(32 p.s.i/ 2.2 kgf/cm
2)220 kPa
(32 p.s.i/ 2.2 kgf/cm2)220 kPa
(32 p.s.i/ 2.2 kgf/cm2)450 kPa
(65 p.s.i/4.5 kgf/cm2)
Check the tyre inflation pressure of all the tyres while they are cold; if insufficient or excessive, adjust to the specified value.
After the tyre inflation pressure has been adjusted, check the tyres for damage and air leaks. Be sure to put caps on the valves.
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Tyre inflation pressures
gauge
1. Take out the tyre inflation pressure
gauge. Refer to “Tools, jack and jack
handle”
2. Remove the valve cap (A).
Be careful not to lose the valve cap.
3. Clean the area around the tyre valve
(B).
4. Press the tyre inflation pressure
gauge (C) straight onto the tyre valve.If the tyre inflation pressure gauge is
angled (not straight) relative to the tyre
valve, air will leak and accurate
measurement will not be possible.
5. Read the tyre inflation pressure from
the scale on part (D) of the tyre inflation
pressure gauge.Example: tyre inflation pressure of
210 kPa
One side of the scale shows the
pressure in kPa. The other side shows
the pressure in kgf/cm
2.
6. Repeat the measurement a few times
to obtain an accurate pressure
indication.
7. After taking the measurement,
securely fit the valve cap.
A
B
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C
406AA0080158
407AJZ100491
D
408AA0080174
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Snow tyres
183)
The use of snow tyres is recommended
for driving on snow and ice. To preserve
driving stability, mount snow tyres of the
same size and tread pattern on all four
wheels. Snow tyres worn more than 50
% are no longer suitable for use as
snow tyres. Snow tyres which do not
meet specifications must not be used.
The laws and regulations concerning
snow tyres (driving speed, required use,
type, etc.) vary. Find out and follow the
laws and regulations in the area you
intend to drive.
If flange nuts are used on your vehicle,
change to tapered nuts when steel
wheels are used.
Tyre chains
343)
184) 185) 186) 187) 188) 189) 190) 191)
It is recommended that snow chains
are carried in snow regions and fitted
when required to the rear wheels.
On 4WD vehicles in which the driving
power is distributed preferentially to the
rear wheels, ensure that the tyre chains
are fitted on the rear.
The tyres fitted to your vehicle as
original equipment allow you to fit tyre
chains if they are required. When
replacing your tyres, check with the tyre
distributor or manufacturer if the fitting
of tyre chains will be detrimental to the
tyres being purchased.
Always follow the chain manufacturer’s
instructions when fitting the chains.
The laws and regulations concerning
the use of tyre chains vary. Find out and
follow the laws and regulations in
driving area. In most countries, it is
prohibited by the law to use tyre chains
on roads without snow.
WARNING
339)Driving with tyres that are worn,
damaged or improperly inflated can lead to
a loss of control or blow out of the tyres
which can result in a collision with serious
or fatal injury.340)Remember that the road holding
qualities of your vehicle also depend on the
correct inflation pressure of the tyres.
341)If the pressure is too low, the tyre will
overheat and could be seriously damaged.
342)Never submit alloy rims to repainting
treatments requiring the use of
temperatures exceeding 150°C. The
mechanical properties of the wheels could
be impaired.
343)DO NOT use a jack when fitting the
chains, as in the conditions, the tyres may
slip on the icy road causing the vehicle to
slip off the jack.
IMPORTANT
178)Always use tyres of the same size,
same type, and same brand, and which
have no wear differences. Using tyres of
different size, type, brands or degree of
wear, will increase the differential oil
temperature, resulting in possible damage
to the driving system. Further, the drive
train will be subjected to excessive loading,
possibly leading to oil leakage, component
seizure, or other serious faults.
179)Avoid using different size tyres from
the one listed and the combined use of
different types of tyres, as this can affect
driving safety.
180)Even if a wheel has the same rim size
and offset as the specified type of wheel,
its shape may prevent it from being fitted
correctly. Consult a Fiat dealership before
using wheels that you have.
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TYRES AND WHEELS
Tyre size
Tyres195R15C
106/104R 8PR205R16C
110/108R 8PR245/
70R16 111S RF265/
70R16 112SLT245/
75R16 120/
116Q245/
65R17 111S RF
WheelSize 15x6J, 15x6JJ 16x6J, 16x6JJ 16x7J, 16x7JJ 17x7 1/2J
Offset 38 mm
Contact a Fiat Dealership for details on the combination used on your vehicle.
Tyre inflation pressure
Tyre sizeNo cargo Cargo
Front Rear Front Rear
245/65R17 111S RF220 kPa (32 p.s.i/
2.2 kgf/cm2)220 kPa (32 p.s.i/
2.2 kgf/cm2)220 kPa (32 p.s.i/
2.2 kgf/cm2)290 kPa (42 p.s.i/
2.9 kgf/cm2)
LT245/75R16 120/116Q250kPa (36 p.s.i/
2.5 kgf/cm
2)250kPa (36 p.s.i/
2.5 kgf/cm2)250kPa (36 p.s.i/
2.5 kgf/cm2)350kPa (51 p.s.i/
3.5 kgf/cm2)
245/70R16 111S RF200 kPa (29 p.s.i/
2.0 kgf/cm
2)200 kPa (29 p.s.i/
2.0 kgf/cm2)200 kPa (29 p.s.i/
2.0 kgf/cm2)290 kPa (42 p.s.i/
2.9 kgf/cm2)
205R16C 110/108R 8PR240 kPa (35
p.s.i/2.4 kgf/cm
2)240 kPa (35
p.s.i/2.4 kgf/cm2)240 kPa (35
p.s.i/2.4 kgf/cm2)450 kPa (65
p.s.i/4.5 kgf/cm2)
265/70R16 112S180kPa (26 p.s.i/
1.8 kgf/cm
2)200 kPa (29 p.s.i/
2.0 kgf/cm2)200 kPa (29 p.s.i/
2.0 kgf/cm2)250kPa (36 p.s.i/
2.5 kgf/cm2)
195R15C 106/104R 8PR220 kPa (32 p.s.i/
2.2 kgf/cm
2)220 kPa (32 p.s.i/
2.2 kgf/cm2)220 kPa (32 p.s.i/
2.2 kgf/cm2)450 kPa (65
p.s.i/4.5 kgf/cm2)
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