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WHEELS AND<br />
TYRES<br />
Check the pressure of each tyre, including<br />
the spare, every two weeks<br />
and before long journeys.<br />
The pressure must be checked when<br />
the tyre is rested and cold.<br />
It is normal for pressure to rise<br />
when you are driving. If you have to<br />
check or restore the pressure when<br />
the tyres are warm, remember that<br />
the pressure value must be 0.3 bar<br />
above the specified value.<br />
See “Wheels” in “Technical specifications”<br />
chapter for the correct tyre<br />
inflation pressure.<br />
WARNING<br />
Tyre pressure must be correct<br />
to ensure good road<br />
holding.<br />
178 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE<br />
Wrong pressure causes uneven<br />
wear of the tyres fig. 17:<br />
A - correct pressure: tyre wears<br />
evenly<br />
B - under-inflated tyre: shoulder<br />
tread wear<br />
C - over-inflated tyre: centre tread<br />
wear.<br />
WARNING<br />
If the pressure is too low,<br />
the tyre overheats and this<br />
can cause it serious damage.<br />
Tyres must be replaced when the<br />
tread wears down to 1.6 mm. In any<br />
case, comply with the laws in the country<br />
where the vehicle is being driven.<br />
fig. 17<br />
F0D0027m<br />
IMPORTANT As far as possible<br />
avoid sharp braking and screech starts.<br />
Be careful not to hit the kerb, potholes<br />
or other obstacles. Driving for<br />
long stretches over bumpy roads can<br />
damage the tyres.<br />
Periodically check that the tyres have<br />
no cuts in the side wall, abnormal<br />
swelling or irregular tyre wear. If any<br />
of these occur, have the vehicle seen<br />
to at a Fiat Dealership.<br />
Avoid overloading your vehicle: this<br />
can seriously damage wheels or tyres.<br />
If you get a flat tyre, stop immediately<br />
and change it so as not to damage<br />
the tyre, the wheel, the suspension<br />
and the steering.