FIAT Punto Classic User Manual

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SAFETY DEVICES

CORRECT USE OF THE CAR

ARNING

LIGHTS AND MESSAGES

CAR

MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICA

TIONS

INDEX

DASHBOARD

AND

CONTROLS

IN AN

EMERGENCY

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Fit the handle and operate it to partially open the jack. Position the
jack under the car (see figure) at the reference points (C) near the
wheel to be replaced;

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Extend the jack until the groove (D) on the jack fits correctly into
ridge (E) underneath the sidemember;

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Warn anybody nearby that the car is about to be lifted. They must
stay clear and not touch the vehicle until it is back on the ground;

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Operate the jack and raise the car until the wheel is a few centimetres
from the ground;

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Undo the four wheel bolts and remove the wheel.

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Make sure the surfaces of the space-saver spare wheel that come into
contact with the hub are clean and free from any impurities that could
cause wheel bolts loosening;

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