2020 FIAT 124 SPIDER inflation pressure

216)Do not try to recharge a frozen
battery: it must be thawed first, otherwise it
may explode. If the battery was frozen,
have it inspected by specialized personnel
before recharging to check that the internal
elements are not damaged and that the
casing is not cracked, which causes the
risk of leakage of poisonous, corrosive
acid.WHEELS AND TIRES
SAFETY INFORMATION
217) 218) 219)
44) 45)
Before embarking on a long trip, and
approximately every two weeks, check
the tire inflation pressure, including the
spare wheel, if present. Check the tires
when cold.
It is normal for the pressure to increase
when the vehicle is used due to tire
heating; for the correct tire inflation
pressure, see the "Wheels and tire
specifications" paragraph in the
"Technical specifications" chapter.
The tires must be replaced when the
tread is less than 1.6 mm thick.
TIRE INFLATION
PRESSURE
220) 221)
NoteAlways check tire pressure when
tires are cold.
Warm tires normally exceed
recommended pressures. Do not
release air from warm tires to adjust the
pressure.
Underinflation can cause reduced
fuel economy, uneven and acceleratedtire wear, and poor sealing of the tire
bead, which will deform the wheel and
cause separation of tire from rim.
Overinflation can produce a harsh
ride, uneven and accelerated tire wear,
and a greater possibility of damage
from road hazards. Keep your tire
pressure at the correct levels. If one
frequently needs inflating, have it
inspected.
REPLACING A TIRE
223) 222)
If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator
fig. 152 will appear as a solid band
across the tread. Replace the tire when
this happens: 1: new tread/2: worn
tread (3 = tread wear indicator).
You should replace the tire before the
band crosses the entire tread.
After adjusting the tire pressure,
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WARNING
217)If the tires are “unidirectional”, do not
switch tires from the right-hand side of the
vehicle to the left-hand side, and vice
versa. This type of tires can only be
switched from the front axle to the rear axle
and vice versa, keeping them on the same
side of the vehicle.
218)Travelling with partially or completely
flat tires can cause safety problems and
irreparable damages to the tire.
219)Always use tires that are in good
condition. Driving with worn tires is
dangerous. Reduced braking, steering, and
traction could result in an accident.
220)Always inflate the tires to the correct
pressure. Overinflation or underinflation of
tires is dangerous. Adverse handling or
unexpected tire failure could result in a
serious accident (see “Tires” paragraph in
“Technical specification” chapter).
221)Use only a FCA-genuine tire valve
cap. Use of a non-genuine part is
dangerous as the correct tire air pressure
cannot be maintained if the tire valve
becomes damaged. If the vehicle is driven
under this condition, the tire air pressure
will decrease which could result in a
serious accident. Do not use any part for
the tire valve cap that is not a FCA-genuine
part.
222)Replace all four tires at the same time.
Replacing just one tyre is dangerous. It
could cause poor handling and poor
braking resulting in loss of vehicle control.223)Always use tyres that are in good
condition. Driving with worn tyres is
dangerous. Reduced braking, steering, and
traction could result in an accident.
224)Always use wheels of the correct size
on your vehicle. Using a wrong-sized wheel
is dangerous. Braking and handling could
be affected, leading to loss of control and
an accident.
IMPORTANT
44)Road holding depends also on the
correct tire inflating pressure.
45)If the pressure is too low the tire
overheats and this can cause it serious
damage.
46)Keep your speed down when snow
chains are fitted; do not exceed 50 km/h
(30 mph). Avoid potholes, steps and
pavements and avoid driving for long
distances on roads not covered with snow
to prevent damaging the vehicle and the
road surface.
BODYWORK
PRESERVING THE
PAINTWORK
47) 48)
7)
Touch up abrasions and scratches
immediately to prevent the formation of
rust.
To correctly wash the vehicle, follow
these instructions:
is the vehicle is washed remove the
aerial;
if high pressure jets or cleaners are
used to wash the vehicle, keep a
distance of at least 40 cm from the
bodywork to avoid damage or
alteration. Build up of water could
cause damage to the vehicle in the long
term;
wash the bodywork using a low
pressure jet of water if possible;
wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy
solution over the bodywork, frequently
rinsing the sponge;
rinse well with water and dry with a
jet of air or a chamois leather.
Dry the less visible parts (e.g. door
frames, bonnet, headlight frames, etc.)
with special care, as water may
stagnate more easily in these areas. Do
not wash the vehicle after it has been
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WHEEL AND TIRE
SPECIFICATIONS
RIMS AND TIRES
233)
51)
NOTE The tires have been optimally
matched with the chassis of your
vehicle. When replacing tires, FCA
recommends that you replace tires of
the same type originally fitted to your
vehicle. For details, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
Check the tire pressure label for tire size
and inflation pressure (refer to “Tire
inflation pressure” paragraph in
“Maintenance and care” chapter). After
adjusting the tire pressure, initialization
of the TPMS system is necessary to
make the system operate normally
(refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring
System initialization” in “Safety”
chapter).
IMPORTANT If there are any
discrepancies between the Owner
Handbook and the registration
document, take the information from
the latter. For safe driving, the vehicle
must be fitted with tires of the same
make and type on all wheels.
IMPORTANT Do not use tubes with
tubeless tires.
WARNING
233)If winter tyres with a lower speed
rating than that indicated in the
Registration Document are used, do not
exceed the maximum speed
corresponding to the speed rating of the
tyres used.
IMPORTANT
51)Keep your speed down when snow
chains are fitted; do not exceed 50 km/h
(30 mph). Avoid potholes, steps and
pavements and avoid driving for long
distances on roads not covered with snow
to prevent damaging the vehicle and the
road surface.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

RIMS AND TIRES PROVIDED
Rims Standard tire Winter tire
61/2Jx16195/50 R16 84V (*) 195/50 R16 84 M+S (**)
7J x 17 205/45 R17 84W (*) 205/45 R17 84 M+S (***)
(*) 3-season type
(**) Load index and speed symbol: 84Q/84S/84H/84V
(***) Load index and speed symbol: 84Q/84S/84H/84V/84W
COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE
Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed pressure when the tires are warm. Recheck pressure value with cold tires. With snow tires, add
+0.2 bar to the pressure recommended for standard tires.
Tire size Front Rear
195/50 R16 84V 2.0 2.0
205/45 R17 84W 2.0 2.0
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Key battery replacement........10
Keyless Entry System...........9
Keys......................9
Lane change signals...........27
Load limiter (pretensioner)........86
Maintaining the finish.........178
Maintenance monitor...........54
Manual climate control system.....34
Manual transmission..........118
Message indicated on display.....70
Mirrors....................22
Multimedia.................195
Navigation................208
Occupant protection systems.....82
Odometer/Trip meter...........51
Outside mirrors...............22
Owner maintenance precautions . . .164
Paintwork (preserving).........177
Parking...................116
Parking brake...............117
Parking Sensor System.........126
Passenger Air Bag............102
Passenger occupant classification
system.................107
Performance...............191
Periodic checks (scheduled
servicing)................164
Power mirrors...............23
Power window lock switch.......39Power windows..............38
Prescriptions for handling the
vehicle at the end of its life.....193
Pretensioners................85
Radio 3”.................197
Radio 7”..................202
Read this carefully..............2
Rear camera (ParkView rear
backup camera)...........130
Rear fog lights...............26
Refuelling procedure..........128
Refuelling the vehicle..........128
Replacing a bulb.............136
Replacing a tire..............175
Replacing a wheel............176
Replacing exterior light bulbs.....139
Replacing fuses.............144
Rims and tires..............184
Rims and tires provided........185
SBA system (Seat Belt Alert)......85
Scheduled servicing...........163
Scheduled servicing plan.......165
Seat belt precautions...........82
Seat belt pretensioner and load
limiting systems.............85
Seat Belt Pretensioners........102
Seat belts..................82
Seat belts (fastening/unfastening)}.......................83
Seats.....................19Seats (manual adjustment).......19
Seats and fabric parts (cleaning) . . .180
Shift-lock override (automatic
gearbox)................120
Shift-lock system (automatic
gearbox)................120
Side Air Bags...............103
Snow chains...............176
Speed limiter...............125
Starting the engine.........11,116
Steering wheel...............22
Supplementary restraint system
(SRS) - Air bag............100
Symbols....................3
TCS (Traction Control System).....73
Theft deterrent system..........15
Tips, controls and general
information...............196
Tire inflation pressure..........175
Tire service kit..............152
Tires rotation (recommendations) . .176
Tool storage................152
Towing the vehicle............159
Towing trailers..............133
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System)..................77
Turn signals.................27
Turning the engine off...........13
Vehicle security alarm..........15
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