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dangerous for oncoming traffic where

you can change the wheel safely. The

ground must be flat and sufficiently

compact;

FUSES

CHANGING A WHEEL

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45)

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JACK

Please note that:

switch off the engine, pull up the

WARNING

handbrake and engage 1 gear or

reverse;

the jack weight is 1.76 kg;

the jack requires no adjustment;

the jack cannot be repaired and in

the event of a fault it must be replaced

by another genuine one;

139) Replacement of a fuse. All

work may be performed only by a Fiat

Dealership or a qualified repair workshop.

The replacement of a fuse by a third party

may cause a serious car fault.

put on the reflective safety jacket

before getting out of the car (if required

by the regulations in force). In any case,

follow the road safety laws in force in

the country where you are driving;

open the boot and lift up the mat (A)

fig. 150;

no tool other than its cranking device

may be fitted on the jack.

140) Installation of electrical

accessories. The car’s electrical circuit

is designed to function with standard or

optional equipment, before installing other

electrical equipment or accessories in the

vehicle contact a Fiat dealership or a

qualified repair workshop.

Jack maintenance

prevent any dirt from depositing on

the "worm screw";

keep the "worm screw" lubricated;

never modify the jack.

Conditions in which not to use the

jack

IMPORTANT

temperature below -40°C

on sandy or muddy ground

on uneven ground

45) The Manufacturer shall not be held

liable for expenses resulting from car

repair or anomalies resulting from the

installation of accessories not provided or

recommended by the Manufacturer and

not installed according to specifications,

in particular when the combined

on steep roads

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in extreme weather conditions:

thunderstorms, typhoons, hurricanes,

blizzards, storms, etc.

in direct contact with the engine or

for repairs under the car

on boats.

For the VAN version, the tools are

located in the dedicated compartment

under the boot floor mat.

consumption of all additional equipment

connected exceeds 10 mA.

For the 4x4 version, the tools are

located in 4x4 bag located under the

driver seat or in the boot.

CHANGING PROCEDURE

Proceed as follows:

stop the car in a position that is not

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For the VAN 2-seater version, the

spare wheel is located in the boot

and can be reached by removing the

preformed tool holder, while the jack for

lifting the car is located under the front

seat on passenger side.

For the 4x4 version, the space-

saver wheel, under the boot floor, is

positioned as shown in fig. 151.

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154

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for versions with hub caps

without holes for wheel fastening

studs only: remove the press-fit hub

cap by pulling it towards you;

take the wrench (A) fig. 153 and

loosen the fixing bolts by about one

turn;

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position the jack under the car, near

the wheel to be changed;

using the wrench (A) fig. 152 located

in the tool box, loosen the locking

device, take the tool box (B) and place

it close to the wheel to be replaced.

Then take the space-saver wheel (C).

For the Panda VAN and Panda 4x4

versions, the jack and the tools can be

located under the passenger side front

seat;

operate the device (A) fig. 154 in

order to extend the jack, until the upper

part (B) fig. 155 fits correctly on the

side member (C) (near the sign

indicated on the side member);

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alert any bystander that the car is

about to be raised; all persons should

be kept away from the car and nobody

must touch it until it has been lowered;

fit handle (D) fig. 154 into the housing

in device (A), operate the jack and

raise the car until the wheel is a few

centimetres from the ground;

undo the fastening bolts and remove

the wheel;

for versions with hub caps

fastened with bolts only: undo the

three fastening bolts, then undo the

fourth bolt near the inflation valve and

remove the wheel;

make sure the contact surfaces

between space-saver wheel and hub

are clean so that the fastening bolts will

not come loose;

fit the space-saver wheel by inserting

the first bolt for two threads into the

hole closest to the valve;

REFITTING THE

STANDARD WHEEL

47)

For versions with hub caps without

holes for wheel fastening studs

only:

once the normal wheel has been

fitted, insert the press-fit hub cap,

aligning the slot with the inflation valve;

place the inner part of the hub cap

on the wheel rim;

engage the hub cap by applying an

axial force in several points as shown

in fig. 156 to allow the correct coupling

between hub cap and wheel.

Following the procedure described

previously, raise the car and remove

the space-saver wheel.

Versions with steel wheels

Proceed as follows:

make sure the contact surfaces

between standard wheel and hub are

clean so that the fastening bolts will not

come loose;

For versions with hub caps

fastened with bolts only: fit the

standard wheel by inserting the first

bolt by 2 threads into the hole closest

to the inflation valve. Then fit the hub

cap, aligning the crescent hole with the

bolt already fitted, then fit the other

bolts.

For versions with hub caps

without holes for wheel fastening

studs only: fit the standard wheel

and insert the fastening bolts without

tightening them;

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take the wrench A (A) fig. 153 and

fully tighten the fixing bolts;

operate the jack handle (D) fig. 154

to lower the vehicle. Then extract the

jack;

Versions with alloy rims

Proceed as follows:

using the wrench provided, tighten

the fastening bolts;

lower the car and remove the jack;

use the wrench provided to fully

tighten the bolts, passing alternately

from one bolt to the opposite one.

insert the wheel on the hub and use

the spanner provided to tighten the

bolts;

lower the car and remove the jack;

use the wrench provided to fully

tighten the bolts, passing alternately

from one bolt to the opposite one;

46)

use the wrench (A) fig. 153, to fully

tighten the bolts, passing alternately

from one bolt to the opposite one;

when replacing a wheel with alloy rim

it is advisable to place it upside down,

with the aesthetic part facing upwards.

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reinsert the press-fitted hub cap,

making sure that the reference hole on

the wheel is aligned with the reference

pin on the cap.

models or objects. Never use it to carry

out servicing or repairs under the car or

to change summer/winter - wheels and

vice versa. 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. Never start the engine with

vehicle raised. If the vehicle is raised more

than necessary, everything can become

more unstable, with the risk of the vehicle

dropping violently. Thus, lift the car only

as needed in order to access the spare

wheel.

146) Incorrectly fitting the wheel cap

may cause it to fall off when the car is in

motion. Never tamper with the inflation

valve. Never introduce tools of any kind

between rim and tyre. Check tyre and

space-saver wheel pressures regularly

complying with the values given in the

"Technical specifications" section.

only! 80 km/h max.! Replace with standard

wheel as soon as possible. Never cover

this indication". Never apply a wheel cap

on a space-saver wheel.

142) It is extremely dangerous to attempt

to change a wheel on the side of the car

next to the driving lane: make sure that

the car is at a sufficient distance from the

road, to avoid being run over.

NOTE If it is not fitted correctly, the hub

cap may detach when the vehicle is

running.

At the end of the operation

stow the space-saver wheel in the

compartment provided in the luggage

compartment;

insert the jack and the other tools in

the container;

arrange the container and tools on

the space-saver wheel;

correctly reposition the luggage

compartment mat.

143) Alert other drivers that the car

is stationary in compliance with local

regulations: hazard warning lights, warning

triangle, etc. Any passengers on board

should leave the car, especially if it is

heavily laden. Passengers should stay

away from on-coming traffic while the

wheel is being changed. On hills or uneven

roads, use chocks or appropriate objects

to block the wheels of the vehicle.

144) 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 of about 3000 km,

after which the relevant tyre must be

replaced with another one of the same

type. Never install a traditional tyre on a rim

designed to be used as 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 apply grease to

the bolt threads before fitting: they could

come unscrewed.

WARNING

141) The space-saver wheel (for

versions/markets where provided) is

specific to your car, do not use it on

other models, nor use the space-saver

wheel of other models on your car. The

space-saver wheel must only be used in

the event of an emergency. Never use it

for more than strictly necessary and never

exceed 80 km/h. On the space-saver

wheel there is an orange sticker,

summarising the main warnings regarding

space-saver wheel usage restrictions.

Never remove or cover the label. The label

contains the following indications in four

languages: "Warning! For temporary use

IMPORTANT

46) When turning the jack handle make

sure that it can turn freely without scraping

your hand against the ground. The moving

components of the jack ("worm screw"

and joints) can also cause injuries: avoid

touching them. If you come into contact

with lubricating grease, clean yourself

thoroughly.

145) The jack is a tool developed and

designed only for changing a wheel, if a

tyre gets punctured or damaged, on the

car with which it is supplied or on other

cars of the same model. It must not be

used, for example, to jack other vehicle

47) Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as

possible to have the correct tightening of

the wheel bolts checked.

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