Fiat 500 Abarth Owner's Handbook Manual - page 143

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ARNING

LIGHTS AND MESSAGES

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICA

TIONS

INDEX

YOUR CAR

SAFETY DEVICES

CORRECT USE OF THE CAR

IN AN

EMERGENCY

CAR

MAINTENANCE

RUBBER HOSES

As far as the brake system and fuel rubber

hoses are concerned, carefully follow the

“Service schedule” in this section.

Ozone, high temperatures and prolonged

lack of fluid in the system may cause hard-

ening and cracking of the hoses, with pos-

sible leaks. Careful inspections are there-

fore necessary.

❒ a tyre will age even if it is not used

much. Cracks in the tread and on the

sidewalls are a sign of ageing. Have the

tyres checked by specialised personnel

if they have been fitted for longer than

6 years. Remember to check the spare

wheel very carefully;

❒ In the case of replacement, always fit

new tyres, avoiding those of dubious

origin;

❒ If a tyre is changed, also change the in-

flation valve;

❒ to allow even wear between the front

and rear tyres, it is advisable to change

them over every 10-15 thousand kilo-

metres, keeping them on the same side

of the car so as not to reverse the di-

rection of rotation.

Remember that the road

holding qualities of your car

also depends on the correct inflation

pressure of the tyres. 

WARNING

If the pressure is too low the

tyre will get overheated, with

the risk of serious damages.

WARNING

Avoid moving the tyres from

the right side of the vehicle

to the left side and vice versa. 

WARNING

Do not repaint alloy wheel

rims at temperatures higher

than 150°C. The mechanical charac-

teristics of the wheels might be dis-

rupted.

WARNING

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