Fiat 500 Abarth Owner's Handbook Manual - page 142

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W

ARNING

LIGHTS AND MESSAGES

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICA

TIONS

INDEX

YOUR CAR

SAFETY DEVICES

CORRECT USE OF THE CAR

IN AN

EMERGENCY

CAR

MAINTENANCE

WHEELS AND TYRES

Check the pressure of each type, includ-

ing the spare, approximately once every

two weeks and before starting a long jour-

ney: this check must be performed with

the tyre rested and cold.

It is normal for pressure to increase when

the car is used. For the correct tyre in-

flation pressure, see “Wheels” in “Tech-

nical specifications” section.

fig. 4

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IMPORTANT NOTES

❒ Avoid braking suddenly, burning starts

and violent knocks against the curb,

potholes or other obstacles if possible.

Long distances on rough roads may

damage the tyres;

❒ check the tyres regularly for cuts on the

sides, swelling or irregular tread wear.

Go to a Fiat Dealership if required.

❒ do not over load your car: this may

cause serious damage to wheels and

tyres;

❒ if a tyre is punctured, stop immediate-

ly and charge it to avoid damage to the

tyre, the rim, suspensions and steering

system;

Wrong pressure causes abnormal wear of

tyres  fig. 4:

A normal pressure: evenly worn tread.

B low pressure: tread particularly worn

on the edges.

C excessive pressure: tread particularly

worn in the middle.

The tyres must be replaced when the

tread is less than 1.6 mm thick. In all cas-

es, follow the laws in force in the coun-

try where you are driving.

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