Get IN AN EMERGENCY -> If a Tyre is Punctured Guide for Fiat Fiorino SUV Second Generation (1988-2014)

IF A TYRE

IS PUNCTURED

WARNING

The spare wheel (where pro-

vided) is specific for your ve-

WARNING

Use the jack only to replace

wheels on the vehicle with

hicle. Therefore, it must not be used

on vehicles of a different model. Do

not use spare wheels of different

models on your vehicle. The spare

wheel must only be used in an emer-

gency. Use it as shortly as possible.

which it is supplied or on other vehi-

cles of the same model. Never use the

jack for other purposes, such as lift-

ing other vehicle models. Never use the

jack to carry out repairs under the ve-

hicle. Incorrect positioning of the jack

may cause the lifted vehicle to fall. Do

not use the jack for loads higher than

those shown on the label.

The vehicle is supplied with a “Fix&Go fast

tyre repair kit” (see instructions in next

section). As an alternative to the Fix&Go

kit, the vehicle may be equipped with a

regular size spare wheel.

Wheel changing and correct use of the jack

and spare wheel call for some precautions

as listed below.

WARNING

Indicate that the vehicle is

stationary according to the

WARNING

Incorrect wheel cap assem-

bly may cause it to come off

laws in force: emergency lights, re-

fracting warning triangle, etc. Pas-

sengers should leave the vehicle, par-

ticularly if it is very loaded, and wait

for the wheel to be changed away

from on-coming traffic. In case of

steep slopes or rough slopes, place

wedges or other materials suitable to

stop the vehicle under the wheels. Re-

pair and refit the standard wheel as

soon as possible. Do not apply grease

to the bolt threading before assem-

bly: the bolts could come loose un-

expectedly.

when the vehicle is travelling. Never

tamper with the inflation valve. Nev-

er introduce tools of any kind be-

tween rim and tyre. Regularly check

the pressure of the tyres and small

spare wheel referring to the values

shown in the “Technical Specifica-

tions” section.

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Important notes:

❒ the jack weight is 1.76 kg;

❒ the jack requires no adjustment;

❒ the jack cannot be repaired. If it breaks

it must be replaced with a new jack;

❒ no tool other than the cranking device

has to be fitted on the jack.

To replace a tyre proceed as follows:

fig. 2

❒ stop the vehicle in a position so that it

is not a danger for on-coming traffic in

a location where you can replace the

wheel safely. The ground must be flat

and compact.

❒ the box contains the following tools fig.

3:

A a jack cranking device;

B a jack;

❒ Turn the engine off and pull up the

handbrake.

C a wrench for tyre assembly/disassem-

bly;

D a tow hook ring;

❒ Engage first gear or reverse.

fig. 3

E a retention strap for tool box;

F a fuse extractor;

G a screw driver.

❒ open the rear swing doors the luggage

compartment tailgate, take the tool bag

fig. 2 located on the left side of the lug-

gage compartment releasing the flexible

retainers and place it next to the wheel

to be changed;

The tool box also contains a few spare fus-

es.

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A

fig. 5

fig. 6

❒ Then, use the wrench C-fig. 3 to pull

the wheel out of the vehicle, fig. 5.

❒ Remove cap B-fig. 6 and release the re-

taining cable, then free the wheel from

the toothed support C unscrewing the

2 screws.

❒ Loosen the fastening bolts of the wheel

to be replaced by about one turn us-

ing the wrench provided C-fig. 3.

fig. 4

❒ Take the wrench C-fig. 3 and turn the

locknut of the spare wheel support

A-fig. 4 from the inside of the loading

compartment so as to release the

wheel. To reduce the effort made, place

the screw driver G-fig. 3 in the seat in-

side the wrench C.

❒ Remove the wheel cap.

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fig. 7

fig. 8

fig. 9

❒ Start expanding the jack so that it par- ❒ Fully expand the jack and lift the vehi- ❒ Unscrew the fastening bolts and remove

tially opens fig. 7. Then, position it un-

der the vehicle near the reference

grooves A-fig. 8 close to the wheel to

be replaced.

cle until the wheel is a few centimetres

above ground level. When turning the

jack handle, make sure that it rotates

freely without risking to injure your

hand by rubbing it against the ground.

Even the moving components of the

jack (screws and joints) can cause in-

juries; do not touch them. If you be-

come fouled with lubricating grease,

clean yourself thoroughly.

the wheel.

❒ Make sure the contact surfaces be-

tween the spare wheel and hub are

clean so that the fastening bolts will not

come loose.

❒ Expand the jack until groove A-fig. 9 on

the jack correctly matches the lower

profile B on the side frame.

❒ Warn anybody nearby that the vehicle

is about to be lifted. They must stay

clear and not touch the vehicle until it

is back on the ground.

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1

3

4

2

fig. 10

fig. 11

fig. 12

❒ fit the standard wheel by inserting the

first stud B-fig. 10 for two threads in

the hole closest to the inflation valve A;

After tyre replacement

❒ Put the jack and tools back in the tool

box.

❒ Fasten the toothed support on the

drilled wheel by means of the 2 screws ❒ Position the tool box in the boot.

❒ fit the wheel cap, making the symbol

C

(insert the support from outside the

❒ Secure the box using the retention

wheel). Rehook the metallic retaining

straps.

(on the back of the cap) coincide with

the inflation valve and fit the other three

bolts;

cable in the specific seat and reinsert

the protection cap A-fig. 12.

❒ fasten bolts using the wrench provided;

❒ Check replaced wheel positioning un-

der the floor (the lifting system is sup-

plied with a clutch to limit the end of

the stroke). Incorrect positioning may

jeopardise safety.

❒ retract the jack until the vehicle rests

on the ground and pull the jack out.

❒ use the wrench provided to tighten the

bolts completely in a criss-cross fashion

following the numerical sequence shown

in fig. 11.

❒ Lift again the wheel tightening again the

lock bolt A-fig. 4.

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