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WARNING

LIGHTS AND

MESSAGES

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX

DASHBOARD

AND CONTROLS

SAFETY

DEVICES

CORRECT USE

OF THE CAR

IN AN

EMERGENCY

CAR

MAINTENANCE

WHEELS AND TYRES

Check the pressure of each type, includ-

ing the spare, approximately once every

two weeks and before starting a long jour-

ney: this check must be performed with

the tyre rested and cold.

It is normal for pressure to increase when

the car is used. For the correct tyre in-

flation pressure, see “Wheels” in “Tech-

nical specifications” section.

Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre

wear fig. 10:

A normal pressure: evenly worn tread.

B low pressure: tread particularly worn

on the edges.

C excessive pressure: tread particularly

worn in the middle.

The tyres must be replaced when the

tread is less than 1.6 mm thick. In all cas-

es, follow the laws in force in the coun-

try where you are driving.

fig. 10

F0R0141m

IMPORTANT NOTES

❒

Avoid braking suddenly, burning starts

and violent knocks against the curb,

potholes or other obstacles if possible.

Long distances on rough roads may

damage the tyres;

❒

check the tyres regularly for cuts on the

sides, swelling or irregular tread wear.

Go to a Fiat Dealership if required.

❒

do not over load your car: this may

cause serious damage to wheels and

tyres;

❒

if a tyre is punctured, stop immediate-

ly and charge it to avoid damage to the

tyre, the rim, suspensions and steering

system;

❒

a tyre will age even if it is not used

much. Cracks in the tread and on the

sidewalls are a sign of ageing. Have the

tyres checked by specialised personnel

if they have been fitted for longer than

6 years. Remember to check the spare

wheel very carefully;

❒

In the case of replacement, always fit

new tyres, avoiding those of dubious

origin;

❒

If a tyre is changed, also change the in-

flation valve;

❒

to allow even wear between the front

and rear tyres, it is advisable to change

them over every 10-15 thousand kilo-

metres, keeping them on the same side

of the car so as not to reverse the di-

rection of rotation.

Remember that the road

holding qualities of your car

also depends on the correct inflation

pressure of the tyres.

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