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178VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
WHEELS AND
TYRES
Check the pressure of each tyre, in-
cluding the spare, every two weeks
and before long journeys.
The pressure must be checked when
the tyre is rested and cold.
It is normal for pressure to rise
when you are driving. If you have to
check or restore the pressure when
the tyres are warm, remember that
the pressure value must be 0.3 bar
above the specified value.
See “Wheels” in “Technical specifi-
cations” chapter for the correct tyre
inflation pressure.Wrong pressure causes uneven
wear of the tyres fig. 17:
A- correct pressure: tyre wears
evenly
B- under-inflated tyre: shoulder
tread wear
C- over-inflated tyre: centre tread
wear.IMPORTANTAs far as possible
avoid sharp braking and screech starts.
Be careful not to hit the kerb, pot-
holes or other obstacles. Driving for
long stretches over bumpy roads can
damage the tyres.
Periodically check that the tyres have
no cuts in the side wall, abnormal
swelling or irregular tyre wear. If any
of these occur, have the vehicle seen
to at a Fiat Dealership.
Avoid overloading your vehicle: this
can seriously damage wheels or tyres.
If you get a flat tyre, stop immedi-
ately and change it so as not to dam-
age the tyre, the wheel, the suspen-
sion and the steering.
fig. 17
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If the pressure is too low,
the tyre overheats and this
can cause it serious damage.
WARNING
Tyre pressure must be cor-
rect to ensure good road
holding.
WARNING
Tyres must be replaced when the
tread wears down to 1.6 mm. In any
case, comply with the laws in the coun-
try where the vehicle is being driven.

248INDEX
Cruise Control ............................ 68
Current socket ............................ 76
Dashboard ................................. 5
Demisting ...................................... 56
Diesel fuel filter ........................... 173
Differential .................................... 216
Digital clock .................................. 32
Dimensions ........................... 222-224
Dipped beam headlights ............ 65
- bulb replacement ................... 143
Direction indicators ................... 66
- front bulb replacement ......... 145
- rear bulb replacement .......... 146
- side bulb replacement ........... 145
Doors ............................................ 79
- 270° opening ........................... 82
- central door locking .............. 83
- driver’s cab doors .................. 79
- rear door ................................. 81
- remote control ....................... 9- side sliding door ..................... 80
- window regulators ................ 83
Driving style affecting fuel
consumption .............................. 124
Electric windows ....................... 83
Electronic alarm .......................... 11
Electronic automatic gearbox .. 110
Electronic control units ............. 177
- speed limiter ........................... 177
Emergency starting .............. 107-135
Emission control devices ........... 128
Engine ............................................ 214
- starting diesel engines ........... 106
- starting petrol engines .......... 105
- stopping the engine ............... 108
- supply/ignition ......................... 215
- warming up the engine ......... 107
Engine/bodywork codes ............ 187
Engine compartment .................. 183
Engine coolant gauge .................. 30
Engine coolant level .................... 170Engine marking ............................ 185
Engine oil ....................................... 169
- consumption ........................... 170
Engine oil level ............................. 169
Engine oil level gauge ................. 32
EOBD system .............................. 95
Fiat Code (system) ................... 7
First aid kit .................................... 161
Flashing the headlights ............... 66
Fluids and lubricants ................... 241
Front/rear ceiling light
replacement ............................... 148
Front fog light replacement ...... 145
Fuel cut-off switch ...................... 72
Fuel gauge ..................................... 31
Fuses (replacement) ................... 149
Getting to know
your vehicle............................ 5
Getting the best out of
your vehicle............................ 105

250INDEX
Rev counter ................................. 30
Reversing light replacement ..... 146
Rims
- understanding rim markings .. 219
Roof rack/ski rack (presetting) .. 101
Rubber tubing .............................. 179
Safe driving.................................. 119
Scheduled Service ....................... 162
Seat belts ....................................... 15
Seats ............................................... 42
Self-standing supplementary
heater .......................................... 59
Service indicator .......................... 33
Service Schedule .......................... 163
Side central windows (opening) 78
Side/taillights ................................. 65
- front bulb replacement ......... 146
Smart wash ................................... 67
Snow chains .......................... 133-218
Snow tyres ............................ 132-221Sound system ............................... 98
- aerial ......................................... 100
- heavy set-up ............................ 98
- light set-up ............................... 98
Spare wheel .................................. 218
Spark plugs .................................... 215
Speed limiter ................................ 177
Speedometer ................................ 30
Spray nozzles ............................... 181
Starting the engine ...................... 105
- bump starting .......................... 137
- Diesel engine procedure ...... 106
- emergency starting ......... 107-135
- ignition switch ......................... 28
- jump starting .................... 136-157
- petrol engine procedure ...... 105
- stopping the engine ................ 108
- warming up the engine after
it has just started ................... 107
Steering ......................................... 218
Steering column lock .................. 28Steering column stalks ............... 65
Steering wheel ............................. 51
Sun visors ...................................... 78
Suspensions .................................. 217
Symbols ......................................... 7
Tank cap ................................ 99-103
Technical specifications........ 185
Third brake light
replacement ................................. 146
Tools ................................................ 138
Top speeds ..................................... 226
Tow hitch
(fitting diagrams)................... 130-131
Tow hitch installation .................. 129
Towing a trailer ............................. 129
Towing the vehicle ....................... 159
Transmission .................................. 216
Transporting children in safety .. 22
Tyre pressure ................................. 220
Tyres ......................................... 178-220