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standard tyres. Their usage should

therefore be restricted in accordance

with their type approval.

RUBBER HOSES

WARNING

As far as the maintenance of the brake

system and fuel supply system rubber

hoses is concerned, follow the "Service

Schedule" in this chapter carefully.

Ozone, high temperatures and

prolonged lack of fluid in the system

may cause hardening and cracking of

the hoses, with possible leaks. Careful

checking is therefore necessary.

161) Remember that the road holding

qualities of your vehicle also depend on

the correct inflation pressure of the tyres.

162) If tyre pressure is too low, the tyre

may overheat and be severely damaged as

a result.

163) Do not switch tyres from the

right-hand side of the vehicle to the

left-hand side, and vice versa.

165)

Note When using snow tyres with a

maximum speed index below the one

that can be reached by the vehicle

(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.

164) 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

PROTECTION AGAINST

ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS

The main causes of corrosion are the

following:

atmospheric pollution;

salty air and humidity (coastal areas,

165) You must not exceed 160 km/h on

snow tyres with a “Q” mark; in any case,

make sure you stick to the rules of the

highway code.

166) Keep the vehicle's speed down when

snow chains are fitted; never exceed 50

km/h. Avoid potholes, do not drive over

steps or pavements, and do not drive long

distances over roads without snow, to

avoid damaging both your vehicle and the

road surface.

SNOW CHAINS

The use of snow chains should be in

compliance with local regulations of

each country. The snow chains may be

applied only onto the front wheel (drive

wheels).

Check the tension of the snow chains

after the first few metres have been

driven.

or hot humid climates);

seasonal environmental conditions.

The abrasive action of wind-borne

atmospheric dust and sand, as well as

mud and gravel raised by other cars is

also not to be underestimated.

On your vehicle, Fiat has implemented

the best manufacturing technologies

to effectively protect the bodywork

against corrosion.

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These include:

painting products and systems which

give the vehicle particular resistance to

corrosion and abrasion;

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“Bodywork paint identification plate” in

the “Technical specifications” section).

Normal maintenance of paintwork

consists in washing the vehicle: the

frequency depends on the conditions

and environment where the vehicle is

used.

For example, it is advisable to wash the

vehicle more often in areas with high

levels of environmental pollution or on

roads spread with salt.

To correctly wash the vehicle, proceed

as follows:

wash the bodywork using a low

pressure jet of water;

wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy

solution over the bodywork, frequently

rinsing the sponge;

rinse well with water and dry with a

jet of air or a chamois leather.

If you put the vehicle through a car

wash, follow these recommendations:

remove the aerial from the roof so it

does not get damaged;

It is a good idea to leave the vehicle

outdoors for a while after washing it to

give the water time to evaporate.

Do not wash the vehicle after it has

been left in the sun or with the bonnet

hot: this may alter the shine of the

paintwork.

Exterior plastic parts should be cleaned

in the same way as the rest of the

vehicle.

use of galvanised (or pretreated)

sheet metal, with high resistance to

corrosion;

spraying the underbody, engine

compartment, wheelhouse internal

parts and other parts with highly

protective wax products;

spraying of plastic parts, with a

protective function in the more exposed

points: underdoor, inner wing, edges,

etc.;

use of “open” boxed sections to

prevent condensation and pockets of

moisture from triggering rust inside.

WARNING Where possible, do not park

the vehicle under trees; the resinous

substances released by many species

give the paint a dull appearance and

increase the possibility of corrosion.

VEHICLE BODY AND

UNDERBODY WARRANTY

Your vehicle is covered by warranty

against perforation due to corrosion of

any original element of the structure or

body.

WARNING Bird droppings must be

washed off immediately and thoroughly

as the acid they contain is particularly

aggressive.

For the general terms of this warranty,

refer to the Warranty Booklet.

ADVICE FOR

PRESERVING THE

BODYWORK

Windows

the vehicle should be washed with

water added to a soapy solution;

rinse thoroughly to avoid soap marks

remaining on the bodywork or less

visible parts.

To clean glasses, use specific cleaning

products. Use clean cloths to avoid

scratching the glass or altering the

transparency.

Paintwork

Paintwork does not only serve an

aesthetic purpose, but also protects

the underlying sheet metal.

You are advised to touch up abrasions

and scratches immediately to prevent

rust formation. Use only original

paint products for touch-ups (see

40) 41)

WARNING Wipe the rear window

inside gently with a cloth following

the direction of the filaments to avoid

damaging the heating device.

Dry the less visible parts, such as the

door frames, bonnet and the headlight

frames with special care, as in these

areas water may stagnate more easily.

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Engine compartment

INTERIOR

41) 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 parking the vehicle under trees

(unless it is absolutely necessary). Remove

any resinous plant matter immediately

because, once it has dried, it may require

the use of abrasive and/or polishing

products to be removed, which are

strongly discouraged as they could

potentially alter the characteristics

of the paintwork. Do not use pure

windscreen washer fluid for cleaning

the front windscreen and rear window;

dilute it min. 50% with water. Only use

pure screen washer fluid when strictly

necessary due to outside temperature

conditions. Do not use chemicals/acids to

defrost windows/vehicle glass as they can

damage the paint.

At the end of each winter, thoroughly

wash the engine compartment, taking

care to avoid spraying the water jet

directly onto the electronic control

units and the relay/fuse box on the

left side of the engine compartment

(driving direction). Have this operation

performed at a specialised workshop.

Regularly check that water is not

trapped under the mats (due to water

dripping off shoes, umbrellas, etc.), as

this could cause oxidation of the sheet

metal.

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FABRIC SEATS AND

PARTS

Remove dust with a soft brush or a

vacuum cleaner.

It is advisable to use a moist brush on

velvet upholstery.

Rub the seats with a sponge

moistened with a solution of water and

neutral detergent.

WARNING The washing should take

place with the engine cold and the

ignition key in the STOP position. After

the washing operation, make sure that

the various protections (e.g. rubber

caps and guards) have not been

removed or damaged.

PLASTIC PARTS

Headlights

It is advisable to clean interior plastic

parts with a moist cloth and a solution

of water and non-abrasive mild soap.

Use specific products for cleaning

plastic, without solvents and specifically

designed to prevent damage to the

appearance and colour of the treated

parts, to remove grease and tough

stains.

WARNING Never use aromatic

substances (e.g. petrol) or ketones (e.g.

acetone) for cleaning the plastic lenses

of the headlights.

IMPORTANT

6) Detergents pollute the water. The

vehicle should be washed in areas

equipped for collecting and purifying the

liquid used in the washing process.

IMPORTANT

40) Some automatic systems equipped

with old generation blades and/or with a

poor maintenance can damage the paint,

promoting the creation of microscoring

which give an opaque/coated appearance

to the paint, especially on dark colours. In

this case, just lightly polish with specific

products.

WARNING Never use alcohol or

petroleum to clean the instrument

panel.

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