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KNOWING

YOUR

VEHICLE

SAFETY

STARTING

AND DRIVING

WARNING LIGHTS

AND MESSAGES

IN AN

EMERGENCY

SERVICING

AND CARE

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

CONTENTS

WHEELS AND TYRES

Check the pressure of each tyre, including the spare, 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 “Wheels” in the

“Technical specifications” section.

Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre wear fig. 219:

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 all cases, follow the laws in force in the coun-

try where you are driving.

IMPORTANT NOTES

❒

Where possible, avoid braking suddenly, wheel-spinning

and crashing into kerbs, potholes or other obstacles. Long

distances on uneven roads can damage the tyres;

❒

check the tyres regularly for cuts on the sides, swelling

or irregular tread wear. Go to a Fiat Dealership if re-

quired;

❒

avoid overloading the car when travelling: this may cause

serious damage to the wheels and tyres;

❒

if a tyre is punctured, stop the vehicle immediately and

change it to avoid damage to the tyre, the rim, and the

suspension and steering systems;

❒

a tyre will age even if it is not used much. Cracks in

the tread and on the sidewalls are a sign of ageing. In

any event, have the tyres checked by specialised per-

sonnel if they have been fitted for longer than 6 years.

Remember to check the spare wheel very carefully;

❒

in case of replacement, always fit new tyres, avoiding

those with an unknown origin;

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fig. 219

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