FIAT Linea - Manual (Page 157)

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W
ARNING
LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICA
TIONS
IINDEX
DASHBOARD AND CONTROLS
SAFETY DEVICES
CORRECT USE OF THE
CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
❒ make sure that switch D-fig. 10 of the
compressor is in position 0 (off), start
the engine, plug into the nearest sock-
et E-fig. 11 and operate the compres-
sor turning switch D-fig. 10 to position
I (on). Inflate the tyre to the pressure
specified in the “Inflation pressure”
paragraph, “Technical Specifications”
chapter.
For a more accurate reading, check
pressure gauge F-fig. 10 with the
compressor off;
❒ if after 5 minutes it is still impossible
to reach at least 1.5 bar, disengage com-
pressor from valve and current outlet,
then move the car forth for approx. ten
metres in order to distribute the seal-
ing fluid inside the tyre evenly, then re-
peat the inflation operation;
❒ If after this operation it is still impossi-
ble after 5 minutes to reach at least 1.8
bar, do not start driving since the tyre
is excessively damaged and the quick
tyre repair kit cannot guarantee suit-
able sealing, contact Fiat Dealership;
❒ if reaching the tyre pressure specified
in paragraph “Inflation pressure” in sec-
tion “Technical Specifications”, start
driving immediately;
fig. 10 F0R0160m
fig. 11 F0R0113m
fig. 12 F0R0110m
Apply the adhesive label in a
position clearly visible by the
driver as a reminder that the tyre has
been treated with the quick repair kit.
Drive carefully, particularly on bends.
Do not exceed 80 km/h. Do not ac-
celerate or brake suddenly.
WARNING
❒ after driving for about 10 minutes stop
and check again the tyre pressure; pull
up the handbrake;
Stop if the pressure has
dropped to less than 1.8
bars: the Fix & Go automatic quick
repair kit cannot work properly be-
cause the tyre is excessively damaged.
Go to a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
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