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❒ open the boot and position the

reconfigurable load platform in

an inclined position (see "Boot" in the

"Knowing your vehicle" chapter);

CHANGING A WHEEL

JACK

Please note that:

❒ take the tool bag provided, which is

secured to the luggage compartment

cover with specific fastenings. This bag

contains fig. 123: jack A; screwdriver

B; adaptor C for refuelling in the event

of an emergency; pin D for centring the

wheel (where provided, to be used in

the spare wheel fitting procedure);

special anti-theft nut E (where provided,

to be used in the wheel stud bolt

fitting/removal procedure); wedge F for

blocking the wheels and the vehicle;

tow hook G; wrench H for the wheel

stud bolts and the jack; Allen key I for

emergency operation of the sun roof

(where provided);

❒ the weight of the jack is 2.8 kg;

❒ The jack requires no adjustment;

❒ the jack cannot be repaired and in

the event of a fault it must be replaced

by another original one;

❒ No tool other than its cranking device

may be fitted on the jack.

CHANGING PROCEDURE

135) 136) 137) 138) 139) 140) 141) 142)

Proceed as follows:

❒ stop the vehicle in a position that is

not dangerous for oncoming traffic

where you can change the wheel safely.

The ground should be flat if possible,

and sufficiently firm;

F1B0218C

123

❒ raise the mat A fig. 124 and take the

space-saver wheel B;

❒ stop the engine, engage the hazard

warning lights and the electric parking

brake;

❒ bring the space-saver wheel and the

tool bag near the wheel to be replaced;

❒ take the chock A fig. 125 and fold it

out as shown in the diagram;

❒ engage first gear or reverse or, for

versions with automatic transmission,

move the lever to position P (Park);

❒ place the chock A on the wheel

diagonally opposite the one to be

replaced (see fig. 126) to prevent the

vehicle from moving irregularly when it

is lifted from the ground;

❒ wear the reflective safety jacket

(compulsory by law in certain countries)

before getting out of the vehicle;

F1B0219C

124

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❒ use the key A to operate the jack

(clockwise) and lift the vehicle until the

wheel is several centimetres off the

ground;

❒ use the key A to undo the stud bolts

completely and remove the punctured

tyre;

❒ make sure the contact surfaces

between space-saver wheel and hub

are clean and free from impurities

so that the fixing stud bolts will not

come loose;

F1B0220C

F1B0223C

125

127

❒ insert the key A fig. 128 on the

hexagonal part of the jack B to extend it

until the top splined area fits correctly

into the sidemember C of the vehicle,

❒ in order to facilitate fitting of the

space-saver wheel, tighten the centring

pin in the higher hole of the wheel

hub, then fit the space-saver wheel,

screwing in the first stud bolt by hand

for at least two threads;

next to the symbol

sidemember itself;

on the

❒ remove the centring pin and screw in

the other stud bolts by hand;

F1B0221C

126

❒ tighten all the retaining stud bolts

using the key A;

❒ use the key A fig. 127 to loosen the

fixing stud bolts by about one turn.

With alloy rims it is recommended to

"shake" the vehicle to facilitate

detachment of the rim from the wheel

hub;

❒ operate the key A (anticlockwise) on

the hexagonal part of the jack, in order

to lower the vehicle, then extract it;

❒ use the key A to fully tighten the stud

bolts in a criss-cross fashion as per

the numerical sequence shown in fig.

129;

F1B0224C

128

❒ position the jack under the vehicle,

near the wheel to be changed;

❒ alert any bystander that the vehicle is

about to be raised; all persons should

be kept away from the vehicle and

nobody must touch it until it has been

lowered;

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In the case of a puncture, proceed as

follows:

❒ open the luggage compartment and

then lift up the mat;

❒ unscrew the locking device A fig.

130, remove the space-saver spare

wheel B and fit it in place of the

punctured tyre, carrying out the

procedures described previously.

F1B0225C

F1B0452C

129

131

❒ place the punctured tyre in the boot

upside down (with the outer part facing

upwards), then reposition the jack

and the used tools;

WARNING

135) If left in the passenger compartment,

the punctured wheel and jack constitute

a serious risk to the safety of occupants in

the event of accidents or sharp braking.

Therefore, always place both the jack and

punctured wheel in the dedicated housing

in the boot.

❒ reposition the boot mat then

reposition the reconfigurable load

platform in a flat position (see "Boot" in

the "Knowing your vehicle" chapter).

Restore the standard wheel as soon as

possible, because, once placed in the

associated compartment, the boot load

platform is rendered uneven as the

standard wheel is larger than the

space-saver wheel.

F1B0453C

130

136) It is extremely dangerous to attempt

to change a wheel on the side of the

vehicle next to the driving lane: make sure

that the vehicle is at a sufficient distance

from the road, to avoid being run over.

When the operation is completed, lower

the luggage compartment mat and

position the punctured tyre on top of it,

ensuring that it is locked correctly so

that it doesn’t move during driving.

137) Alert other drivers that the vehicle is

stationary in compliance with local

regulations: hazard warning lights, warning

triangle, etc. Any passengers on board

should leave the vehicle, especially if it is

heavily laden. Passengers should stay

away from on-coming traffic while the

wheel is being changed. For safety

reasons, always block the wheels with the

chocks provided.

CHANGING A WHEEL

(versions with

subwoofer)

Versions with “Fix&Go Automatic”

kit

Versions with space-saver wheel

To find the “Fix&Go Automatic” kit,

open the luggage compartment then lift

up the mat: the kit A fig. 131 is located

on the right-hand side.

On these versions, the tools for

replacing the wheel are located in a

dedicated bag in the luggage

compartment.

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138) The vehicle's driving characteristics

will be modified with the space-saver wheel

fitted. Avoid violent acceleration and

braking, abrupt steering and fast cornering.

The overall duration of the space-saver

wheel is about 3000 km, after which the

relevant tyre must be replaced with another

one of the same type. Never install a

standard tyre on a rim that is designed for

use with a space-saver wheel. Have the

wheel repaired and refitted as soon as

possible. Using two or more space-saver

wheels at the same time is forbidden.

Do not grease the threads of the stud bolts

before fitting them: they might slip out

when driving!

140) The jack is a tool developed and

designed only for changing a wheel, if a

tyre gets punctured or damaged, on the

vehicle with which it is supplied or on other

vehicles of the same model. It must not

be used, for example, to jack other vehicle

models or objects. Never use the jack to

carry out maintenance or repairs under the

vehicle. Never position yourself under a

jacked vehicle. Should it be necessary to

work under the vehicle, contact a Fiat

Dealership. Incorrectly positioning the jack

may cause the vehicle to fall: use it only

in the positions indicated. Do not use the

jack for loads higher than the one shown

on its label.

FIX&GO AUTOMATIC

KIT

(where provided)

DESCRIPTION

143) 144) 145) 146) 147) 148) 149) 150)

55)

The Fix&Go automatic kit fig. 132 is

located in the boot, inside a dedicated

container. The container is also

equipped with a screwdriver, the tow

hook and the refuelling adaptor.

To access the Fix&Go automatic kit,

open the tailgate, position the

reconfigurable load platform in an

inclined position and lift the carpet. For

more detailed information, refer to

previous paragraph "Changing a

wheel".

139) The space-saver wheel is specific to

your vehicle: do not use it on other models,

or use the space-saver wheel of other

models on your vehicle. The space-saver

wheel must only be used in the event of an

emergency. It must only be used for the

distance necessary to reach a service point

and the vehicle speed must not exceed

80 km/h. The space-saver wheel has

an orange label that summarises the main

cautions for use and limitations. Never

remove or cover the sticker.

141) The space-saver wheel cannot be

fitted with snow chains. If a front (drive) tyre

is punctured and chains are needed, use

a standard wheel from the rear axle and

install the space-saver wheel on the rear

axle. In this way, with two normal drive

wheels at the front axle, it is possible to use

snow chains (this instruction is also valid

for 4x4 versions).

142) Never tamper with the inflation valve.

Never introduce tools of any kind between

the rim and the tyre. Check tyre and

space-saver wheel pressures regularly,

complying with the values given in the

"Technical specifications" chapter.

The Fix&Go automatic kit also includes:

❒ bottle A containing sealant and

fitted with: filling tube B and adhesive

label C with the wording “Max.

80 km/h” to be placed in a clearly

visible position (e.g. on the dashboard)

after repairing the tyre;

❒ a compressor D complete with

pressure gauge and connectors;

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