Alfa Romeo Tonale Owner's Handbook Manual page 212

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WARNINGS
pay close attention to passing vehicles
If you must intervene either in or near the
carriageway
pay particular attention when using
the wrench to remove the wheel
fastening bolts: it may have sharp edges
raising the car any more than
necessary may lower its stability. The
jack may slip and injure those nearby. Do
not lift the car above the height required
for lifting the wheel off the ground
tyres with unidirectional tread can
be recognised by arrows on the side of
the tyre which indicate the direction of
rotation. It is compulsory to comply with
this direction. Only in this way can the
tyres maintain their characteristics in
terms of grip, noise, resistance to wear
and drainage on wet surfaces
if, after a puncture, it is necessary to
fit such a tyre the wrong way round, it will
be necessary to continue driving with
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great care, since the tyre's performance
is limited in these conditions. This
precaution must be borne in mind above
all when the road surface is wet
to benefit completely from the
unidirectional tread, it is advisable
to restore all wheels to the correct
direction of rotation as soon as possible
make sure that the space-saver
wheel is mounted with the valve facing
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outwards. The space-saver wheel can be
damaged if mounted incorrectly
if the car has a hub cap or wheel cover,
do not fit them on the space-saver spare
wheel
to prevent injury to persons, the
complete tightening of the bolts must
only be carried out when all of the
vehicle's wheels are on the ground, to
prevent the vehicle falling from the jack
after having travelled for about 40 km,
stop and check that the fastening bolts
are tightened correctly
At the end of the operation
Proceed as follows:
stow the space-saver wheel in the
compartment provided in the boot
place the jack and the other tools in the
dedicated area of the boot
correctly reposition the carpet in the
luggage compartment
WARNING
174) A punctured tire or jack thrown forward
in a collision or hard stop, could endanger
the occupants of the vehicle. For this reason,
both the jack and the punctured tire should
always be replaced in the appropriate
compartment in the trunk.
175) It is extremely dangerous to attempt to
change a wheel on the side of the car next to
the driving lane: make sure that the car is at
a sufficient distance from the road, to avoid
being run over.
176) Indicate the presence of the stationary
car in accordance with current regulations:
hazard warning lights, warning triangle,
etc. Those on board should get out of the
car, especially if it is heavily laden, and wait
for the wheel to be replaced away from the
threat posed by the traffic. On gradients or
on unsurfaced roads, chock the wheels with
the wedge provided (where provided).
177) The vehicle's driving characteristics
will be modified with the spare tire fitted.
Avoid sudden starting or stopping, sharp or
fast turns. The total life of a space-saver
spare wheel is approximately 3,000 km,
after which it must be replaced by another
wheel of the same type. Never install a
standard tire on a rim that is designed for
use with a space-saver spare wheel. Have
the tire repaired and refitted as soon as
possible. Using two or more space-saver
wheels at the same time is forbidden. Do not
grease the threads of the fastening bolts
before fitting them: they might slip out when
driving!
178) The space-saver wheel (where
provided) is specific to your car: do not use it