FIAT 500 - Manual (Page 112)

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W
ARNING
LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICA
TIONS
INDEX
YOUR CAR
SAFETY DEVICES
CORRECT USE OF THE
CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
Indicate that the car is sta-
tionary according to the laws
in force: emergency lights, refracting
warning triangle, etc. Passengers
should leave the car, particularly if
it is very loaded and wait for the
wheel to be changed away from on-
coming traffic. In case of steep slopes
or rough slopes, place wedges or oth-
er materials suitable to stop the ve-
hicle under the wheels.
When the small spare wheel is in-
stalled, the vehicle behaviour
changes. Avoid violent accelerations
and braking, sharp steering and fast
bending. The overall duration of the
small spare wheel is of about 3000
km, after which the relevant tyre
must be replaced with another one of
the same type. Never install a tradi-
tional tyre on a rim designed to be
used as a small spare wheel. Repair
and refit the standard wheel as soon
as possible. Using two or more small
spare wheels at the same time is for-
bidden. Do not apply grease to the
bolt threading before assembly: they
might come unscrewed.
WARNING
The jack may only be used to
replace wheels on the car
which it equips or other cars of the
same model. Never use the jack for
other purposes, such as lifting other
car models. Never use the jack to car-
ry 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 those shown on the
label. Never install snow chains on
the small spare wheel; if a front tyre
(driving wheel) is punctured and you
need to use snow chains, use a stan-
dard wheel from the rear axle and in-
stall the small spare wheel on the rear
axle. This way, with two normal front
driving wheels, you can install the
snow chains on them, thus resolving
the emergency.
WARNING
If the hub cap is not installed
properly, it can detach itself
when the vehicle is running. Never
tamper with the inflation valve. Nev-
er introduce tools of any kind be-
tween rim and tyre. Check tyre and
small spare wheel pressure regularly
referring to the values shown in the
“Technical Specifications” chapter.
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 replaced with a new jack;
❒ no tool other than the cranking device
may be fitted on the jack.