Raising The Car; Wheels And Tyres - Fiat 500 Manual

The jets should be directed at about
1/3 of the height from the top edge of
the windscreen fig. 199.
WARNING In versions with a sunroof,
make sure that the sunroof is closed
before operating the front jets.
REAR WINDOW WASHER
NOZZLE
The rear window washer jets are fixed.
The nozzle holder is located above the
rear window fig. 200.
200
WARNING
197) Driving with worn windscreen/rear
window wiper blades is a serious risk,
because visibility is reduced in bad
weather.
198) If the window needs to be cleaned,
make sure the device is turned off or the
key is on STOP.

RAISING THE CAR

70)
If the car needs to be lifted, go to a
Fiat Dealership which is equipped with
workshop lifts and jack arms.
IMPORTANT
70) For versions equipped with side-skirts,
pay particular attention when positioning
the lift arms at the workshop.

WHEELS AND TYRES

199) 200) 201) 202)
Check the pressure of each tyre,
including the space-saver spare wheel,
approximately every two weeks and
before long journeys: the pressure
should be checked with the tyre rested
and cold.
It is normal for the pressure to increase
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when the car is used; for the correct
tyre inflation pressure, see the
"Wheels" chapter in the "Technical
specifications" section.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal
tyre wear fig. 201:
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A normal pressure: tread evenly worn.
B low pressure: tread particularly worn
at the edges.
C high pressure: tread particularly
worn in the centre. The tyres must be
replaced when the tread is less than
1.6 mm thick. In any case, follow the
laws in force in the country where you
are driving.
WARNINGS
As far as possible, avoid sharp
braking, screech starts and violent
shocks against pavements, potholes or
other hard obstacles.
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 tyre tread wear. Go
to a Fiat Dealership if required;
avoid overloading the car when
travelling: this may cause serious
damage to the wheels and tyres;
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