FIAT Punto User Manual
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SAFETY DEVICES
CORRECT USE OF THE CAR
W
ARNING
LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICA
TIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
IN AN
EMERGENCY
Please note:
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the jack weight is 1.85 kg;
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the jack requires no adjustment;
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the jack cannot be repaired: in the event of a fault it must be replaced
by another original one;
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no tool other than its cranking device may be fitted on the jack.
To change a wheel proceed as follows:
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Stop the car in a position that is not dangerous for oncoming traffic
where you can change the wheel safely. The ground should be flat and
adequately firm;
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Turn the engine off and pull up the handbrake;
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Engage first gear or reverse;
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Lift the luggage compartment panel mat ;
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Loosen the clamping device (A) using wrench (B) if required;
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Take out the tool container and take it near to the wheel to be
changed;
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Take the spare wheel;
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for versions fitted with press-fit wheel cap, remove the
wheel cap avoiding to damage it;
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Using the wrench provided (B) loosen the fastening bolts by about
one turn. If the car is fitted with alloy rims, shake the car to facilitate
removing the rim from the wheel hub;
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