change wheel FIAT IDEA 2007 1.G Owners Manual

MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
When the knurled ring is at 2pull the lever towards the steering wheel
(stable position).
The warning light 1on the instrument cluster will come on.
Pulling the lever towards the steering wheel again, the main beams are
turned off (and the dipped beams on).
FLASHING THE HEADLIGHTS
Pull the lever towards the steering wheel (unstable position) regardless of
the position of the knurled ring.
IMPORTANT Check on the display that stable position is not engaged.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Move the stalk:
❒up (stable position 1): to engage the right-hand direction indicator;
❒down (stable position 2): to engage the left-hand direction indicator.
Warning light For Dwill come on flashing on the instrument cluster.
Indicators are switched off automatically when the steering wheel is
straightened.
If you want the indicator to flash briefly to show that you are about to
change lane, move the stalk up or down without clicking into position
(unstable position). When released the stalk will return to its home
position.
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SNOW TYRES
Use snow tyres of the same size as the normal tyres
provided with the car.
Fiat Dealership will be happy to provide advice
concerning the most suitable type of tyre for the
customer’s requirements.
For the type of tyre to be used, inflation pressures and
the specifications of snow tyres, follow the
instructions given in paragraph “Wheels” in section
“Technical specifications”.
The winter features of these tyres are reduced
considerably when the tread depth is below 4 mm. In
this case, they should be replaced.Due to the snow tyre features, under normal
conditions of use or on long motorway journeys, the
performance of these tyres is lower than that of
normal tyres. It is therefore necessary to limit their
use to the purposes for which they are certified.
IMPORTANT When snow tyres are used with a max
speed index below the one that can be reached by the
car (increased by 5%), place a notice in the passenger
compartment, plainly in the driver’s view which states
the max permissible speed of 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 and
better driveability.
Remember that it is inappropriate to change the
direction of rotation of tyres.
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The max speed for snow tyres with “T” marking is 190 km/h. The Road Traffic
Code speed limits must however be always strictly observed.WARNING

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BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine (bu pushing, towing, or
coasting downhill) as this could cause fuel to flow into
the catalytic exhaust system and damage it beyond
repair.IMPORTANT Remember that until the engine has
started the brake booster and electrical power
steering systems will not work and a greater effort will
therefore be required to press the brake pedal or turn
the steering wheel.
WARNINGAlert 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
oncoming traffic while the wheel is being changed on. If the wheel is being changed
on a steep or badly surfaced road, place the wedges or other suitable material
under the wheel to stop the car.

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WARNINGThe jack should only be used to change a wheel on the car for which it was
designed. It should not be put to other uses or employed to raise other models of
cars. Under no circumstances should it be used when carrying out repairs under the
car. An incorrectly positioned jack may cause the car to fall. Do not use the jack to
lift loads exceeding that indicated on the label attached to the jack itself. Do not
fit snow chains on a space-saver spare wheel. If a front wheel (drive wheel) is
punctured and you require snow chains to proceed, take a standard wheel from
the rear axle and fit the space-saver spare wheel in its place. Having fitted two
standard wheels on the front drive axle you can use snow chains, thus solving the
emergency situation.
WARNINGWhen driving with a space-saver spare wheel fitted, the driving performance of
your car may change. Avoid accelerating or braking suddenly, steering abruptly or
fast cornering. The lifespan of a space-saver spare wheel is approximately 3000
km, after which it will need to be replaced with another spare wheel of the same
type. Never fit a standard tyre on the space-saver spare wheel rim. Have the wheel
replaced and refitted as soon as possible. Never use two or more spare wheels at
the same time. Do not lubricate the bolt threads before fitting them back: they
could come loose.
WARNINGFasten the wheel cap correctly to prevent the wheel from coming free in motion.
Never tamper with the inflation valve. Never place tools between the rim and tyre.
Check the tyre and space-saver spare wheel pressure regularly. The tyre inflation
pressure is shown in the “Technical specifications” chapter.

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Please note:
❒the jack cannot be repaired. If it breaks it must be replaced with a
new jack;
❒no tool other than its cranking device may be fitted on the jack.
To change a wheel proceed as follows:
❒Stop the car in a position that is not dangerous for oncoming traffic
where you can change the wheel safely. The ground should be flat and
adequately firm;
❒Turn the engine off and pull up the handbrake;
❒Engage first gear or reverse;
❒Lift the luggage compartment panel mat;
❒Loosen the fastener (A);
❒Take the tool bag (B) and go to the wheel to be replaced;
❒Take the space-saver spare wheel (C);
❒If the car is fitted with alloy rims, remove the wheel hub with the
screwdriver provided levering in the groove (E), as shown in the
figure;
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❒Warn anybody nearby that the car is about to be
lifted. They must stay clear and not touch the
vehicle until it is back on the ground;
❒Fit the handle (L) to operate the jack and lift the
car until the wheel to be changed is several
centimetres off the ground;
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❒For versions with wheel cap, remove the wheel cap
after unloosing the three fastening bolts and finally
unloose the fourth bolt and extract the wheel.
❒Make sure the contact surfaces between spare
wheel and hub are clean so that the fastening bolts
will not come loose;

ANNUAL INSPECTION
SCHEDULE
For cars with an annual mileage of below 20,000 km
(for example about 15,000 km) the following yearly
inspection programme is provided:
❒check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if
required (including the spare wheel);
❒check lighting system operation (headlights,
direction indicators, hazard lights, boot lights,
passenger compartment lights, warning lights, etc.);
❒check windscreen/washer
(nozzles/and blade position regulation)
❒check front disk brake pad conditions and wear;
❒sight inspect the conditions of: engine, gearbox,
transmission, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel -
brakes), rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc;
❒check for bonnet and boot lock cleanness, lever
cleanness and lubrication;
❒check battery charge;
❒visual check on various drive belt conditions;
❒top up fluid levels (engine coolant, brakes,
windscreen washer, battery, etc.);
❒change engine oil;
❒change engine oil filter;
❒replace pollen filter (where provided).
ADDITIONAL CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and top
up if required:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions.
Every 3,000 km check and top up if required: engine
oil level.
You are recommended to use FL Selenia products,
designed and produced specifically for Fiat cars (see
table “Capacities” in section “Technical
specifications”).
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❒Avoid overloading the vehicle when travelling: this
may cause serious damage to the wheels and tyres;
❒If a tyre is punctured, stop immediately and change
it to avoid damage to the tyre, the rim, suspensions
and steering system;
❒Tyres age even if they are not used much. Cracks
in the tread rubber are a sign of ageing. In any case,
if the tyres have been on the car for over 6 years,
they should be checked by specialised personnel, to
see if they can still be used. Also remember to
check the spare wheel;
❒In the case of replacement, always fit new tyres,
avoiding those of dubious origin;
❒If a tyre is changed, also change the inflation valve;
❒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 car so as to not reverse the direction of
rotation.
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Never submit alloy rims to repainting treatments requiring to use temperatures
exceeding 150°C since the mechanical properties of the wheels could be impaired.WARNING
If the pressure is too low the tyre overheats and this can cause it serious damage.
WARNINGRemember that road holding depends also on the correct tyre inflating pressure.
WARNINGDo not cross switch the tyres, moving them from the right of the car to the left and
vice versa.

FUEL CAPACITIES (litres)
Fiat Auto S.p.A. - Quality - Assistenza Tecnica - Ingegneria Assistenziale
Largo Senatore G. Agnelli, 5 - 10040 Volvera - Torino (Italia)
Print no. 603.81.163 - I/2007 - 1
stedition
COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)
1.216V1.48V-1.416V1.3 Multijet 1.9 Multijet
Tank capacity 47 47 47 47
Reserve 5 - 7 5 - 7 5 - 7 5 - 7
Refuel petrol engines with unleaded petrol with an octane rating (RON) no lower than 95 only.
Refuel diesel engines with diesel fuel for motor vehicles (EN590 specifications) only.
ENGINE OIL CHANGE
1.216V1.48V1.416V1.3 Multijet 1.9 Multijet
litres kg litres kg litres kg litres kg litres kg
Engine sump 2.5 2.2 2.4 2.1 2.75 2.4 2.85 2.5 4.2 3.75
Engine sump and filter 2.7 2.35 2.6 2.25 2.9 2.55 3.0 2.6 4.4 3.9
STANDARD TYRES
Size Medium load Full load
Front Rear Front Rear
185/65 R14 86T 2.2 2.1 2.3 2.3
195/60 R15 88T 2.2 2.1 2.3 2.3
205/50 R16 87V 2.2 2.1 2.3 2.3
135/80 B14 84M 2.8SPARE WHEEL
125/80 R15 95M 4.2
Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed inflation pressure when the tyres are warm. Recheck pressure value with cold tyres.
With snow tyres, add +0.2 bar to the inflation pressure value prescribed for standard tyres.