change wheel FIAT PUNTO 2020 Owner handbook (in English)

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SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING
LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
SERVICE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
CONTROLS
AND DEVICES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
(DRL)
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒turn the bulb holder A-fig. 18 anti-
clockwise using the tab and pull it out;
❒remove the bulb B by pushing it in
slightly and turning it anti-clockwise;
❒refit the bulb holder by putting it in its
housing and turning it clockwise until it
locks into place. MAIN/DIPPED BEAM
HEADLIGHTS fig. 19
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the rubber cap;
❒disconnect the central electric connec-
tor
B-fig. 19 and release the bulb hold-
er catch;
❒remove the bulb Aand replace it;
❒fit the new bulb, aligning the outlines of
the metallic part with the grooves on
the reflector;
❒refit the bulb holder catch and recon-
nect the electrical connector;
❒refit the cap, ensuring that it locks in-
to place. DIRECTION INDICATORS
Front fig. 20
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒steer the right/left wheel inwards;
❒turn the catch A-fig. 20, then lift off the
access lid B
;
fig. 18F0M0632mfig. 19/bF0M0634mfig. 19/aF0M0633m
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SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING
LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
CONTROLS
AND DEVICES
SERVICE
AND CARE
WHEELS AND TYRES
Check the pressure of each tyre, includ-
ing the spare, every two weeks and before
long journeys. The pressure should be
checked with the tyre rested and cold.
It is normal for the pressure to increase
when the car is used; for the correct tyre
inflation pressure, see “Wheels” in the
“Technical specifications” section.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre
wear fig. 10:
A normal pressure: tread evenly worn.
B low pressure: tread particularly worn
at the edges.
C high pressure: tread particularly worn
in the centre.
The tyres must be replaced when the
tread is less than 1.6 mm thick. In all cas-
es, follow the laws in force in the coun-
try where you are driving.
fig. 10F0M0160m
IMPORTANT NOTES
❒Where possible, avoid braking sudden- ly, wheel-spinning and crashing into
curbs, potholes or other obstacles.
Long distances on uneven roads can
damage the tyres;
❒check the tyres regularly for cuts on thesides, swelling or irregular tread wear.
Go to a Fiat Dealership if required.
❒avoid overloading the car when travel-ling: this may cause serious damage to
the wheels and tyres;
❒if a tyre is punctured, stop the vehicleimmediately and change it to avoid
damage to the tyre, the rim, and the
suspension and steering systems;
❒a tyre will age even if it is not used much.Cracks in the tread and on the sidewalls
are a sign of ageing. In any event, have
the tyres checked by specialised per-
sonnel if they have been fitted for longer
than 6 years. Remember to check the
spare wheel very carefully;
❒in case of replacement, always fit newtyres, avoiding those with an unknown
origin;
❒if a tyre is replaced, you should alsochange the inflation valve;
❒to allow even wear between the front
and rear tyres, it is advisable to switch
them every 10-15 thousand kilometres,
keeping them on the same side of the
car so as not to reverse the direction
of rotation.
Remember that the road
holding qualities of your car
also depend on correct tyre pressures.
WARNING
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