suspension FIAT PANDA 2009 169 / 2.G Owners Manual

184KNOW
YOUR VEHICLE
SAFETY
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN
AN EMERGENCYCAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
❒
to allow even wear between the front and rear tyres,
it is advisable to change them over every 10–15 thou-
sand kilometres, keeping them on the same side of the
car so as not to reverse the direction of rotation. The tyres must be replaced when the tread is less than
1.6 mm thick. In all cases, follow the laws in force in the
country where you are driving.
IMPORTANT NOTES
❒
Avoid braking suddenly, burning starts and violent
knocks against curbs, potholes or other obstacles if pos-
sible. Driving for long stretches over bumpy roads can
damage the tyres;
❒
check the tyres regularly for cuts on the sides, swelling
or irregular tread wear. Contact a Fiat Dealership if re-
quired;
❒
avoid overloading the car when travelling: this may cause
serious damage to the wheels and tyres;
❒
if a tyre is punctured, stop the vehicle immediately
and change it to avoid damage to the tyre, the rim, the
suspensions and the steering system;
❒
a tyre will age even if it is not used much. Cracks in
the tread and on the sidewalls are a sign of ageing. Have
the tyres checked by skilled personnel if they have been
fitted for longer than six years. Remember to check
also the space-saver wheel very carefully;
❒
in case of replacement, always fit new tyres, avoiding
those with an unknown origin;
❒
if a tyre is replaced, also change the inflation valve;
Remember that the road holding qualities
of your car also depend on the correct in-
flation pressure of the tyres.
WARNING
If the pressure is too low the tyre will
get overheated, with the risk of serious
damage.
WARNING
Avoid moving the tyres from the right side
of the car to the left side and vice versa.
WARNING
Never submit alloy rims to repainting
treatments requiring to use temperatures
exceeding 150 °C. The mechanical properties of
the wheels could be impaired.
WARNING
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Mc Pherson independent wheels, mechanical cross member,
shock absorbers and coil springs; anti-roll bar for versions with electric power
steering.
torsion beam with interconnected wheels consisting of a torsion axle and
two tubular arms with shock absorbers and coil springs.rack and pinion with electric power steering (where provided)
9.1
disc (self-ventilating for 1.3 Multijet engine)
drum, self-centering shoes with one control cylinder for each wheel
controlled by hand lever, working on rear brakes
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KNOW YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
CORRECT USE OF
THE CAR
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN
AN EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCETECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
SUSPENSIONS
1.1 – 1.2 – 1.3 Multijet
Front
RearBRAKES
1.1 – 1.2 – 1.3 Multijet
Service brakes:
– front– rear
Parking brake
IMPORTANT Water, ice and antifreeze salt sprinkled on the roads may deposit on the brake discs reducing braking efficiency the
first time the brakes are applied.STEERING
1.1 – 1.2 – 1.3 Multijet
Type
Steering circle (kerb to kerb) m
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MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEX
– turning circle .......................... 196
Steering
– steering wheel adjustment
lever .......................................... 34
– technical specifications ......... 196
Sun visors ...................................... 56
Suspension .................................... 196
Symbols .......................................... 5Tailgate
– opening with remote
control ..................................... 8
Technical specifications....... 191
Temperature gauge
Third brake light .......................... 157
Top speed ..................................... 201
Towing of trailers ........................ 117
Towing of vehicle ........................ 167
Trailer (towing) ............................ 117
– installing the tow hook ........ 118
Transmission
– technical specifications ......... 195
Trip Computer ............................ 28
– control button ....................... 29– start of journey
procedure ............................... 30
Turning circle ............................... 196
Tyre pressure ............................... 199
Tyre puncturing
– general instructions .............. 137
– quick tyre repair kit
Tyre repair kit Fix&Go
automatic .................................... 143
– bottle replacement
procedure ............................... 148
– inflation procedure ............... 146
Tyres
– in case of puncture ............... 137
– inflation pressure ................... 199
– quick repair kit Fix&Go
automatic ................................. 143
– reading the tyre code ........... 197
– snow chains ............................ 122
– snow tyres .............................. 121
– tool and space-saver wheel
compartment ................... 138-139
– tyre and wheel types ............ 199
– wheel replacement ................ 143– winter tyres ............................ 122
Vehicle dimensions .................... 200
Vehicle end of life ........................ 209
Vehicle identification data .......... 191
Vehicle identification plate ........ 191
Vehicle identification ................... 191
Vehicle lifting points .................... 140
Vehicle scrapping ......................... 209
Vehicle weights ............................ 202W
arning lights and messages
.. 123
Wheel rims ................................... 199
– understanding rim
marking .................................... 198
Wheel trim ................................... 197
Wheels and tyres.......................... 183
– geometry ................................. 197
– in case of puncture ............... 137
– quick repair kit Fix&Go
automatic ................................. 143
– reading the tyre code ........... 197
– snow chains ............................ 122
– snow tyres .............................. 122
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