specialised technicians 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 unknown
origin;
do not drain the engine cooling
system.
LIFTING THE
VEHICLE
If the vehicle needs to be lifted, go to a
Fiat Dealership which is equipped with
the arm hoist or workshop lift.
if a tyre is changed, also change the
inflation valve;
WHEELS AND TYRES
to allow even wear between the front
and rear tyres, it is advisable to change
them over every 10–15 thousand
kilometres, keeping them on the same
side of the vehicle so as not to reverse
the direction of rotation.
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Check the pressure of each tyre,
including the space-saver spare wheel,
approximately 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 vehicle is used; for the
correct tyre inflation pressure, see the
"Wheels" paragraph in the "Technical
specifications" chapter.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal
tyre wear fig. 245:
A normal pressure: tread evenly worn;
B low pressure: tread particularly worn
at the edges;
IMPORTANT NOTES
As far as possible, avoid sharp
braking, screech starts and violent
shocks against pavements, potholes or
other hard obstacles.
Driving for long stretches over uneven
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SNOW TYRES
roads can damage the tyres;
The Fiat Dealership will be happy to
provide advice concerning the most
suitable type of tyre for the customer's
requirements.
periodically check that the tyres have
no cuts in the side wall, abnormal
swelling or irregular tyre tread wear. Go
to a Fiat Dealership if required;
avoid overloading the car when
travelling: this may cause serious
damage to the wheels and tyres;
if a tyre is punctured, stop
For the type of tyre to be used, inflation
pressures and the specifications of
snow tyres, follow the instructions
given in the "Wheels" paragraph in the
"Technical specifications" chapter.
The winter features of these tyres
are reduced considerably when the
tread depth is below 4 mm. Replace
them in this case. Due to the specific
characteristics of snow tyres, in
normal weather conditions or on long
motorway journeys, the performance
of these tyres is lower than that of
immediately and replace it to
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 any
case, follow the laws in force in the
country where you are driving.
avoid damage to the tyre, the rim,
suspension and steering system;
tyres age even if they are not used
much. Cracks in the tread and on
the sidewalls are a sign of ageing. In
any event, have the tyres checked by
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