Fiat 500 Owner's Handbook Manual page 169

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The total life of a space-saver wheel is approximately 3,000
km, after which it must be replaced by another wheel of the
same type.
Never install a traditional tyre on a rim designed to be used as
a space-saver wheel. Have the wheel repaired and refitted as
soon as possible. Two or more space-saver wheels should
never be used together.
Do not apply grease to the bolt threads before fitting: they
could come unscrewed.
• The jack shall only be used for changing wheels on the car
with which it is provided or on cars of the same model.
It must not be used for other purposes such as for instance
raising cars of other models. Never use the jack to carry out
repairs under the car. Incorrectly positioning the jack may
cause the vehicle to fall.
Do not use the jack for loads higher than the one shown
on its label.
• Snow chains cannot be fitted to the space-saver wheel.
So, if a front (drive) wheel is punctured and
chains are needed, a rear wheel should be fitted to the front of
the car and the space-saver wheel should be fitted to the rear.
In this way, equipped with two normal drive wheels at the front,
they can be fitted with snow chains, thus resolving the
emergency situation.
• If the hub cap is not fitted correctly, it may come off when the
car is travelling.
Never tamper with the inflation valve.
Never introduce tools of any kind between rim and tyre.
Regularly check the tire pressure and the spare wheel to the
values given in chapter "Technical specifications".
PERSONAL SAFETY
33) FIX&GO QUICK TYRE REPAIR KIT
• Deliver the brochure to the personnel who must handle the tyre
treated with the tyre repair kit.
• Punctures on the sides of the tyre cannot be repaired.
Do not attempt to use the quick repair kit if the tyre was
damaged as a result of being used when underinflated.
• If the wheel rim has been damaged (bent so as to cause air to
leak), the wheel may not be repaired. Do not remove foreign
bodies (screws or nails) from the tyre.
• Do not operate the compressor for longer than 20 consecutive
minutes. Risk of overheating.
Tyres repaired with the quick tyre repair kit must only be used
temporarily, as the kit is not suitable for a definitive repair.
• The cylinder contains ethyl glycol. It contains latex that might
cause allergic reactions. It is harmful if swallowed. Eye irritant. It
may cause sensitisation if inhaled or on contact.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothes. In the case of contact,
wash immediately with plenty of water. If ingested, do not induce
vomiting. Rinse out your mouth, drink large quantities of water
and seek immediate medical attention.
Keep out of the reach of children. The product must never be
used by persons with asthma. Do not inhale the vapours during
insertion and suction.
Call a doctor immediately if allergic reactions are noted. Store the
bottle in the specific compartment, away from sources of heat.
The sealing fluid has an expiry date.
• Put on the protection gloves provided together with quick tyre
repair kit.
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