rims FIAT PANDA 2007 169 / 2.G Owners Manual

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GENERAL WARNINGS
If when turning the key to
MAR the warning light ¬
does not turn on or if it stays on when
travelling there could be a failure in
safety systems; in this event air bags
or pretensioners could not trigger in
case of impact or, in a minor num-
ber of cases, they could trigger acci-
dentally. Contact Fiat Dealership im-
mediately to have the system
checked.
WARNING
Do not cover the backrest of
front seats with trims or cov-
ers that are not suitable to be used
with side bags.
WARNING
Never travel with objects on
your lap, in front of your
chest or with a pipe, pencil, etc. be-
tween your lips; injury may result in
the event of the air bag being trig-
gered.
WARNING
Always keep your hands on
the steering wheel rim when
driving, so that if the air bag is trig-
gered, it can inflate without meeting
any obstacles which could cause seri-
ous harm to you. Do not drive with
the body bent forwards, keep the seat
back rest in the erect position and
lean your back well against it.
WARNING
Remember that with the key
engaged and at MAR, even if
the engine is not running, the air bags
may be triggered on a stationary car
if it is bumped by another moving car.
Therefore, never seat children on the
front seat even when the car is sta-
tionary. On the other hand remem-
ber that if the key is at STOP, no safe-
ty system (air bags or pretensioners)
is triggered in the event of an impact;
in this case, failure to come into ac-
tion cannot be considered as a sign
that the system is not working prop-
erly.
WARNING
If the car has been stolen or
an attempt to steal it has
been made, if it has been subjected to
vandals or floods, have the air bag
system checked by Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
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BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine (by pushing,
towing or coasting downhill).
This could cause fuel to flow into the cat-
alytic converter and damage it beyond re-
pair.
IMPORTANT Remember that the servo-
brake and electrical power steering sys-
tem (where provided) are not operating
until the engine is started, a greater effort
will therefore be required to press the
brake pedal or turn the steering wheel.
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The space-saver spare wheel
(where provided) is specific
to your car, do not use it on other
models, or use the spare wheel of oth-
er models on your car. The space-
saver spare wheel shall only be used
in an emergency. It shall only be used
for the distance necessary to reach a
service point and the car speed shall
not exceed 80 km/h. The spare wheel
has an orange sticker that summaris-
es the main cautions for use and lim-
itations. The sticker should never be
removed or covered. Never fit a wheel
cap on a space-saver spare wheel.
The sticker gives the following infor-
mation in four languages: Caution!
For temporary use only! 80 km/h max!
Replace by normal wheel as soon as
possible. Do not cover this label in
use.
If you change the type of wheel (al-
loy rims instead of steel rims) you will
have to change the entire set of fas-
tening bolts with another set of suit-
ably sized bolts.
WARNINGIF A TYRE
IS PUNCTURED
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
The car can be delivered (upon re-
quest/where provided) with standard
spare wheel or space saver spare wheel;
see changing instructions on the following
paragraphs.
Wheel changing and correct use of the
jack and space-saver spare wheel call for
some precautions as listed below.
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IMPORTANT Do not use inner tubes
with tubeless tyres. Check the inflation
pressure of the tyres and the spare wheel
regularly.
IMPORTANT You will need to change the
set of bolts if you want to change the type
of wheels fitted (alloy rims instead of steel
rims, and vice versa). You will have to
change the entire set of fastening bolts
with another set of suitably sized bolts and
adopt a specific spare wheel having differ-
ent building characteristics.
You should keep the bolts and spare
wheel in case you decide to use the orig-
inal type of wheel later on. ❒fasten the three other bolts with the
wrench provided;
❒lower the car and remove the jack;
❒fasten bolts completely, working in a
criss-cross fashion as shown in fig. 10.
fig. 10F0G0696m
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When you have finished
❒arrange the space-saver spare wheel D-
fig. 3in the specific compartment in the
boot;
❒insert the partially open jack into the
container Cand force it slightly into its
seat so that it does not vibrate when
the car is moving;
❒ put the tools back into their places in
the container;
❒stow the container complete with tools
on the spare wheel and secure every-
thing with the clamping device B;
❒correctly reposition the boot stiff cov-
er.
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RUBBER HOSES
As far as the brake system and fuel rubber
hoses are concerned, carefully follow the
“Service schedule” in this section.
Indeed ozone, high temperatures and pro-
longed lack of fluid in the system may
cause hardening and cracking of the hoses,
with possible leaks. Careful control is
therefore necessary.
❒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 in-
flation valve;
❒to allow even wear between the front
and rear tyres, it is advisable to change
them over every 10-15 thousand kilo-
metres, keeping them on the same side
of the car so as not to reverse the di-
rection of rotation.
Remember that road holding
depends also on the correct
tyre inflating pressure.
WARNING
If the pressure is too low the
tyre overheats and this can
cause it serious damage.
WARNING
Do not cross switch the
tyres, moving them from the
right of the car to the left and vice
versa.
WARNING
Never submit alloy rims to
repainting treatments re-
quiring to use temperatures exceed-
ing 150°C. The mechanical properties
of the wheels could be impaired.
WARNING
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UNDERSTANDING TYRE
MARKING fig. 5
Example: 155/80 R 13 79T
155 = Nominal width (S, distance be-
tween sidewalls in mm).
80 = Percentage height/width ratio (H/
S).
R = Radial tyre.
13 = Rim diameter in inches (Ø).
79 = Load rating.
T = Maximum speed rating.
WHEELS
RIMS AND TYRES
Pressed steel or alloy rims. Tubeless tyres
with radial carcass. The homologated tyres
are listed in the Log book.
IMPORTANT In the event of discrepan-
cies between the information provided on
this “Owner handbook” and the “Log
book”, consider the specifications shown
in the log book only.
Attaining to the prescribed size, to ensure
safety of the car in movement, it must be
fitted with tyres of the same make and
type on all wheels.
IMPORTANT Do not use inner tubes
with Tubeless tyres.
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fig. 5F0G0111m
SPACE-SAVER SPARE WHEEL
Pressed steel rim. Tubeless tyre.
WHEEL GEOMETRY
Front wheel toe-in measured from rim to
rim: 0 ± 1 mm
The values refer to the car in running or-
der.
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– snow tyres ..................................... 111
– standard tyres................................ 186
– understanding tyre marking ....... 184
Using the manual gearbox .............. 105
Ventilation ...............................39-41-46
Warning lights and messages ......... 113
Weights ................................................ 189
Wheel ................................................... 184
– changing .......................................... 126
– spare wheel ................................... 184
Wheel geometry ................................. 184
Wheel rims .......................................... 184
– understanding rim marking ........ 185
Window (washing/cleaning) ............. 174
Window winders................................. 59
Windscreen/rear window
washer fluid level ............................. 164
Windscreen/rear window
wiper blades ...................................... 172
Windscreen washer............................ 49
– control ............................................ 49
– fluid level ........................................ 164
Windscreen wiper............................... 49
– blades .............................................. 172
– control ............................................ 49
– nozzles ............................................ 179 – emergency start-up ...........103-124
– ignition switch ............................... 11
– jump starting .................................. 125
– petrol engines ............................... 102
– stopping the engine....................... 104
– warming up the engine ................ 103
Steering.................................................. 183
Steering column lock ......................... 12
Steering wheel (adjustment) ............ 36
Sunroof.................................................. 55
Sun visors ............................................. 53
Suspensions .......................................... 183
Symbols ................................................. 7
Tailgate ................................................ 60
Technical specifications ..................... 177
Third brake light ................................. 143
Tools ..................................................... 128
Top speeds ........................................... 188
Towing the car .................................... 153
Towing trailers .................................... 107
– tow hook installation ................... 108
Transmission ........................................ 182
Trip computer...................................... 29
Tyre pressure ...................................... 186
Tyres ..................................................... 184
– changing .......................................... 126
– inflation pressure .......................... 186
– maintenance .................................. 170
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