2020 FIAT 500 Wheels

WARNING
170)Before towing, turn the key to MAR
and then to STOP without extracting it.
If the key is removed, the steering lock will
come on automatically and it will be
impossible to steer the wheels.
171)Before tightening the ring clean the
threaded housing thoroughly. Make sure
that the ring is fully fastened in the housing
before towing the car.
172)The (front/rear) 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 (a rigid bar), to move the
vehicle on the road in readiness for towing
or transport via a tow truck. 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.173)Whilst towing, remember that as the
assistance of the brake servo and the
electric power assisted steering is
not available, greater force needs to be
exerted on the brake pedal and more effort
is required on the steering wheel. Do not
use flexible cables when towing and avoid
jerky movements. Make sure not to
damage parts in contact with the car while
towing. When towing the vehicle, you
must comply with all specific traffic
regulations and adopt an appropriate
driving behaviour. Do not start the engine
while towing the vehicle.
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SERVICING AND CARE
Correct maintenance permits the
performance of the vehicle to be
maintained over time, as well as limited
running costs and safeguarding the
efficiency of the safety systems.
This chapter explains how.SCHEDULED SERVICING ...............139
CHECKING LEVELS........................145
BATTERY ........................................149
BRAKES .........................................150
REPLACING THE
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW
WIPER BLADES ..............................150
WHEELS AND TYRES.....................152
BODYWORK ...................................152
INTERIOR .......................................154
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WHEELS AND TYRES
187) 188) 189) 190)
Check the pressure of each tyre,
including the space-saver spare wheel,
approximately every two weeks and
before long journeys: the pressure
should be checked with the tyre rested
and cold.
It is normal for the pressure to increase
when the car is used; for the correct
tyre inflation pressure, see the “Wheels”
paragraph in the “Technical
specifications” chapter.
WARNING
187)Remember that the road holding
qualities of your car also depend on
correct tyre pressures.
188)If tyre pressure is too low, the tyre
may overheat and be severely damaged as
a result.
189)Do not switch tyres from the
right­hand side of the vehicle to the
left­hand side, and vice versa.
190)Never submit alloy rims to repainting
treatments requiring the use of
temperatures exceeding 150°C. The
mechanical properties of the wheels could
be impaired.
BODYWORK
PRESERVING THE
BODYWORK
Paintwork
Paintwork does not only serve an
aesthetic purpose, but also protects the
underlying sheet metal.
Normal care for paintwork consists of
washing the car; how often depends on
the conditions and environment where
the car is used. For example, in highly
polluted areas, or if the roads are
spread with salt, it is advisable to wash
the car more frequently.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must be
washed off immediately and thoroughly
as the acid they contain is particularly
aggressive.
6)
Versions with matt paintwork
These versions have exclusive matt
paintwork which requires special care
for its preservation. The instructions for
good preservation follow below:
avoid washing with rollers and/or
brushes in washing stations. Then,
wash the vehicle, only by hand, using
pH-neutral detergents; dry it with a wet
chamois leather. Abrasive products
and/or polishes should not be used for
cleaning the car.
Bird droppings must be washed off
immediately and thoroughly as the
acid they contain is particularly
aggressive.
Avoid (if at all possible) parking the
car under trees; remove vegetable
resins immediately as, when dried, it
may only be possible to remove them
with abrasive products and/or polishes,
which is highly inadvisable as they
could alter the typical opaqueness of
the paint.
Do not use pure windscreen washer
fluid for cleaning the windscreen and
the rear window: dilute it to at least
50% with water.
Some versions are fitted with exclusive
decorations on the door mirror covers;
do not use pressurised or high-
temperature jets of water when
washing them.
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TECHNICAL DATA
Everything you may find useful for
understanding how your car is made
and works is contained in this chapter
and illustrated with data, tables and
graphics. For the enthusiasts and the
technician, but also just for those who
want to know every detail of their
car.IDENTIFICATION DATA....................156
ENGINE ..........................................157
WHEELS .........................................158
DIMENSIONS ..................................163
WEIGHTS........................................164
REFUELLING ..................................165
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ............167
PERFORMANCE .............................170
FUEL CONSUMPTION AND CO
2EMISSIONS ....................................171
PRESCRIPTIONS FOR HANDLING
THE VEHICLE AT THE END OF ITS
LIFE ................................................172
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WHEELS
RIMS AND TYRES
Pressed steel or alloy rims. Tubeless
radial carcass tyres. All approved tyres
are listed in the registration document.
IMPORTANT If there are any
discrepancies between the Owner
Handbook and the registration
document, take the information from
the latter. For safe driving, the car must
be fitted with tyres of the same make
and type on all wheels.
IMPORTANT Do not use air chambers
with tubeless tyres.
193) 194) 197) 198) 199)
WHEEL GEOMETRY
Front wheels toe-in measured between
rims: 0.5±1mm
The values refer to the car in running
order.
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TECHNICAL DATA

RIMS AND TYRES PROVIDED
Versions Wheels Tyres Snow tyresSpace saver spare wheel(*)Rim -
Tyre
1.2 8V 69
HP5½Jx14H2-ET35 175/65 R14 82T 175/65 R14 82Q (M+S)
4.00Bx14 ET43 – 135x80 R14 84P
4.00Bx14 ET43 – 135x80 R14 84M
4.00Bx14 ET43 – 135x80 B14 84M 5½Jx14H2-ET35 175/65 R14 86T 175/65 R14 82Q (M+S)
6Jx15H2-ET35
(**)185/55 R15 82H(***)185/55 R15 82Q (M+S)
6½Jx16H2-ET35
(**)195/45 R16 84H(***)195/45 R16 84Q (M+S)
0.9
TwinAir
85 HP
(*)
5½Jx14H2-ET35 175/65 R14 82T 175/65 R14 82Q (M+S)
4.00Bx14 ET43 – 135x80 R14 84M
4.00Bx14 ET43 – 135x80 R14 84P
4.00Bx14 ET43 – 135x80 B14 84M 5½Jx14H2-ET35 175/65 R14 86T 175/65 R14 82Q (M+S)
6Jx15H2-ET35
(**)185/55 R15 82H(***)185/55 R15 82Q (M+S)
6½Jx16H2-ET35
(**)195/45 R16 84H(***)195/45 R16 84Q (M+S)
(*) For versions/markets, where provided
(**) Alloy wheel rim
(***) Not suitable for snow chains
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SNOW TYRES
200)
Use snow tyres of the same size as the
standard tyres provided with the car.
All four tyres should be the same (brand
and track) to ensure greater safety
when driving and braking as well as a
good manoeuvrability.
Remember that you should not change
the rotation direction of the tyres.
The Fiat Dealership will be happy to
provide advice concerning the most
suitable type of tyre for the customer's
requirements.
The winter performance of these tyres
is considerably reduced when the tread
thickness is less than 4 mm. Replace
them in this case.
Due to the specific characteristics of
snow tyres, in normal weather
conditions or on long motorway
journeys, the performance of these
tyres is lower than that of standard
tyres. Their usage should therefore be
restricted in accordance with their
type approval.IMPORTANT When using snow tyres
with a maximum speed index below the
one that can be reached by the car
(increased by 5%), place a notice in the
passenger compartment, plainly in
view, which states the maximum speed
allowed by the snow tyres (as per EC
Directive). All four tyres should be
the same (brand and track) to ensure
greater safety when driving and braking
as well as a good manoeuvrability.
Remember that you should not change
the rotation direction of the tyres.
SNOW CHAINS
67) 68) 69)
The use of snow chains should be in
compliance with local regulations of
each country. In certain countries, tyres
marked with code M+S (Mud and
Snow) are considered as winter
equipment; therefore their use is
equivalent to that of the snow chains.
Snow chains can be fitted to the tyres
of the front wheels (drive wheels) only.
Check the tension of the snow chains
after the first few metres have been
driven.
Using snow chains with tyres with
non-original dimensions may damage
the vehicle.Using different size or type (M+S, snow,
etc.) tyres between front and rear axle
may adversely affect car driveability,
with the risk of losing control of the car
and resulting accidents.
IMPORTANT Snow chains cannot be
fitted to the space-saver wheel. If a
front tyre is punctured, replace a rear
wheel with the space-saver wheel and
move the rear wheel to the front axle. In
this way, with two normal drive wheels
at the front, snow chains can be fitted.WARNING
193)The space-saver wheel (for
versions/markets where provided) is
specific to your car, do not use it on other
models, or use the space-saver wheel
of other models on your car. The
space-saver wheel must only be used in
the event of an emergency. Never use it for
more than strictly necessary and never
exceed a speed of 80 km/h.
194)Snow chains cannot be fitted to the
space-saver wheel. So, if a front (drive)
wheel is punctured and chains are needed,
a rear wheel should be fitted to the front
of the car and the space-saver wheel
should be fitted to the rear. In this way,
equipped with two normal drive wheels at
the front, they can be fitted with snow
chains, thus resolving the emergency
situation
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195)Remember that the road holding
qualities of your car also depend on correct
tyre pressures.
196)If tyre pressure is too low, the tyre
may overheat and be severely damaged as
a result.
197)Do not switch tyres from the
right­hand side of the vehicle to the
left­hand side, and vice versa.
198)Never submit alloy rims to repainting
treatments requiring the use of
temperatures exceeding 150°C. The
mechanical properties of the wheels could
be impaired.
199)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. Use of
unsuitable tyres and wheel caps may
cause sudden decrease of tyre pressure.
200)The maximum speed for snow tyres
marked “Q” is 160 km/h, while it is 190
km/h for “T” tyres and 210 km/h for "H"
tyres. The highway code speed limits must
however always be complied with.
WARNING
67)Keep the vehicle's speed down when
snow chains are fitted; never exceed 50
km/h.
68)With snow chains, use the accelerator
with extreme care to prevent, or to limit
as much as possible, slipping of the drive
wheels that could cause chain breakage,
resulting in damage to the car body or
mechanical components.69)Avoid potholes, steps and pavements
and avoid driving long distances on roads
not covered with snow to avoid damaging
the car and the roadbed.
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