wheel bolts FIAT PUNTO EVO 2010 1.G Owners Manual

Use your hazard lights, warning triangle,
etc to show that your car is stationary.
Passengers should get out of the car, particularly
if it is heavily loaded, and wait for the wheel to be
changed away from the traffic. Apply the hand-
brake.
WARNING
The spare wheel provided is specifically for
your vehicle. Therefore, it must not be
used on different models and you should not use
spare wheels from other models on your vehicle.
The wheel bolts are specific for your vehicle: do
not use them on different models and do not use
bolts from other models on your car.
WARNING
IMPORTANT Do not directly connect the negative ter-
minals of the two batteries: sparks could ignite explosive
gas released from the battery. If the auxiliary battery is
installed on another vehicle, prevent accidental contact be-
tween metallic parts of the two vehicles.
IMPORTANT For cars with Start&Stop system, in case
of starting by booster battery, refer to "Knowing your car"
chapter, paragraph "Start&Stop system".
BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine by pushing, towing or driving
downhill. This could cause fuel to flow into the catalytic
converter and damage it beyond repair.
IMPORTANT Remember that the brake booster and the
power steering system are not active until the engine is
started, so you will need to apply much more force to
the brake pedal or steering wheel.CHANGING A TYRE
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Wheel changing and correct use of the jack and spare
wheel call for some precautions, as listed below.
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Repair and refit the standard wheel as
soon as possible. Do not apply grease to
the bolt threads before assembly: they might spon-
taneously unscrew.
WARNING
The jack may be used to replace wheels
only on the car which it equips or other
cars of the same model. Never use the jack for
other purposes, such as lifting other models. Nev-
er use the jack to carry out repairs under the car.
Incorrect positioning of the jack may cause the
car to fall. Do not use the jack for loads higher
than the one shown on its label.
WARNING
If the hub cap is not fitted correctly, it may
come off when the car is travelling. Nev-
er tamper with the inflation valve. Never intro-
duce tools of any kind between the rim and the
tyre. Check tyre and spare wheel pressures regu-
larly, referring to the values shown in the “Tech-
nical specifications” section.
WARNING
Important notes:
❒the jack weight is 1.76 kg;
❒the jack requires no adjustment;
❒the jack cannot be repaired. If it breaks, it must be re-
placed with the same type;
❒no tool other than its cranking device may be fitted on
the jack.
To change a tyre, proceed as follows:
❒stop the car where it is not a danger to other road users
and you can replace the wheel safely. The ground should
be flat and solid;
❒turn the engine off and engage the handbrake;
❒engage first gear or reverse;
❒wear the reflective safety jacket (compulsory by law in
certain countries) before getting out of the car;
❒open the boot and lift the carpet or remove the cargo
box (for versions/markets where provided);
❒ unscrew the locking device A-fig. 151;
❒take out the tool container C-fig. 151 and put it along-
side the wheel to be changed;
❒take out the spare wheel B-fig. 151;
❒loosen the bolts of the wheel to be replaced by about
one turn with the wrench provided E-fig. 152; if you
have alloy wheels, rock the car to make it easier to sep-
arate the rim from the wheel hub;
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F0U0133mfig. 151F0U0136mfig. 153
F0U0135mfig. 152
❒fit the handle L-fig. 153 to operate the jack and lift the
car until the wheel is several centimetres off the ground;
❒for versions with hub caps, remove the cap after un-
screwing the 3 fastening bolts and then unscrew the
fourth bolt L-fig. 154 and remove the wheel;
❒operate device F-fig. 153 to extend the jack until the top
of the jack G-fig. 153 fits correctly into jacking point
H-fig. 153;
❒warn anybody nearby that the car is about to be lifted.
They must stay clear and not touch the car until it is back
on the ground;
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F0U0137mfig. 154F0U0138mfig. 155
❒use the wrench provided to fasten the bolts complete-
ly in a criss-cross fashion as per the order illustrated
in fig. 155;
❒if you are replacing an alloy wheel and wish to store it
temporarily in the spare wheel compartment, you
should position it upside down.
❒make sure the contact surfaces between spare wheel
and hub are clean so that the fastening bolts will not
come loose;
❒fit the spare wheel by inserting the first bolt two threads
into the hole closest to the inflation valve;
❒fit the hub cap by aligning the crescent hole with the
bolt you have fitted using the wrench;
❒tighten the fastening bolts;
❒turn the jack handle L-fig. 153 to lower the car, and
remove the jack;
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REFITTING THE STANDARD WHEEL
Following the procedure described previously, raise the
car and remove the spare wheel.
Versions with steel rims
Proceed as follows:
❒make sure the contact surfaces between standard wheel
and hub are clean so that the fastening bolts will not
come loose;
❒fit the standard wheel by inserting the first bolt two
threads into the hole closest to the inflation valve;
❒fit the hub cap by aligning the crescent hole with the
bolt you have fitted, then insert the other 3 bolts;
❒using the wrench provided, tighten the fastening bolts;
❒lower the car and remove the jack;
❒using the wrench provided, fully tighten the bolts in
the sequence shown previously.Versions with alloy rims
Proceed as follows:
❒place the wheel onto the hub and tighten the bolts us-
ing the wrench provided;
❒lower the car and remove the jack;
❒using the wrench provided, fully tighten the bolts in
the sequence shown previously.
After tyre replacement
❒stow the spare wheel in the space provided in the boot;
❒ put the jack back in its container partially open by forc-
ing it slightly against the container walls to prevent it
from rattling around when travelling;
❒put the tools back into their places in the container;
❒stow the container, complete with tools, inside the
spare wheel;
❒tighten the tool container locking device;
❒refit the boot carpet or the cargo box (for versions/
markets where provided).
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