Fiat 500 Owner's Handbook Manual page 132

WARNINGS
❒ Avoid braking suddenly, burning
starts and violent knocks against
the curb, potholes or other
obstacles if possible. Driving for
long stretches over uneven roads
can damage the tyres;
❒ periodically check that the tyres
have no cuts in the side wall,
abnormal swelling or irregular tread
wear. Contact a Fiat Dealership if
required;
❒ avoid overloading the car when
travelling: this may cause serious
damage to the wheels and tyres;
❒ if a tyre is punctured, stop
immediately and replace it to avoid
damage to the tyre, the rim,
suspension and steering system;
❒ tyres age even if they are not used
much. Cracks in the tread and on
the side walls are a sign of ageing.
In any event, have the tyres
checked by specialised personnel if
they have been fitted for longer than
6 years. Remember to check the
space-saver wheel very carefully;
❒ In the case of replacement, always
fit new tyres, avoiding those with an
unknown origin;
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❒ if a tyre is replaced, also replace the
inflation valve;
❒ to allow even wear between the
front and rear tyres, it is advisable to
change them over every 10-15
thousand kilometres, keeping them
on the same side of the car so as
not to reverse the direction of
rotation.
❒ avoid travelling with partially or
completely deflated tyres as this
may compromise safety and the tyre
may be irreparably damaged.
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WINDSCREEN
WIPERS REAR
WINDOW WIPER
Replace the blades if the rubber edge is
deformed or worn.
In any case, it is advisable to replace
them approximately once a year.
REPLACING
THE WINDSCREEN
WIPER BLADES
Proceed as follows:
❒ lift up the windscreen wiper arm and
position the blade so that it forms a
90° angle with the arm;
❒ press the button A-fig. 120 and
extract the blade C from the arm B;
❒ insert the new blade making sure it
is locked into place.
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