tyres. Their usage should therefore be
restricted in accordance with their type
approval.
J rim drop centre outline (side
projection where the tyre bead rests)
(2).
Using snow chains with tyres with non-
original dimensions may damage the
car. Using different size or type (M+S,
etc.) tyres between front and rear axle
may adversely affect car handling, with
the risk of losing control of the car and
resulting accidents.
15 fitting diameter in inches
(corresponds to the diameter of the tyre
to be fitted) ((3) = Ø).
WARNING When using winter tyres
with a maximum speed index below
the one that can be reached by the car
(increased by 5%), place a warning 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.
H2shape and number of "humps"
(circumference measurement which
keeps the bead of tubeless tyres in
position on the rim).
Snow chains cannot be fitted
to the space-saver wheel (for
versions/markets, where provided). If a
front tyre is punctured, replace a rear
wheel with the space-saver wheel and
move the rear wheel to the front axle. In
this way, with two normal drive wheels
at the front, snow chains can be fitted.
WINTER TYRES
Use winter tyres of the same size as
the standard tyres provided with the
car.
The Fiat Dealership will be happy to
provide advice concerning the most
suitable type of tyre for the customer's
requirements.
RIM PROTECTOR TYRES
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SNOW CHAINS
For the type of winter tyre to be
used, inflation pressures and the
specifications of winter tyres,
follow the instructions given in the
"Wheels" chapter in the "Technical
specifications" section.
185) 186) 187)
70)
Warnings
The use of snow chains should be in
compliance with local regulations of
each country. In certain countries,
tyres marked with code M+S (Mud
and Snow) are considered as winter
equipment; therefore their use is
equivalent to that of the snow chains.
The snow chains may be applied only
to the front wheel tyres.
The winter features of these tyres are
reduced considerably when the tread
depth is below 4 mm. Replace them in
this case.
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Due to the specific characteristics
of winter tyres, in normal weather
conditions or on long motorway
journeys, the performance of these
tyres is lower than that of standard
Check the tension of the snow chains
after the first few feet/meters have been
driven.
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