Fiat Barchetta Owner's Handbook Manual - Bump Starting

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Observe the instructions on this and

the following pages to use the jack and

space-saver spare wheel correctly. 

BUMP STARTING

IF A TYRE 

IS PUNCTURED

General instructions

Do not bump start by

pushing, towing or coast-

ing downhill. This way of

starting could cause a rush of fu-

el into the catalytic exhaust pipe

and damage it beyond repair. 

Signal the presence of the

stopped vehicle according

to the laws in force (e.g. hazard

lights, reflecting triangle, etc.). 

Any passengers on board should

leave the vehicle, especially if it is

heavily laden. Passengers should

stay away from oncoming traffic

while the wheel is being changed. 

If the wheel is being changed on a

steep or badly surfaced road, place

wedges or other suitable material

under the wheels to stop the vehi-

cle. 

WARNING

Remember that if the en-

gine is not running, the

brake booster will not work. You

therefore have to use considerably

more effort on the brake pedal. 

WARNING

The space-saver spare

wheel is vehicle-specific.

Never use the wheel on other mod-

els. Never use other model spare

wheels on your vehicle. 

If you change the type of wheels

(alloy rims instead of steel rims) you

will have to change the entire set of

fastening bolts with another set of

suitably sized bolts.

Only use the spare-saver wheel for

emergencies. 

With the spare wheel do not exceed

80 kph.

An orange sticker is attached to the

spare wheel giving the main in-

structions for its use and limitations.

The sticker must never be re-

moved or covered.

Do not fit the hub cap to the

spare wheel.

WARNING