Snow Chains; Car Inactivity - Alfa Romeo MiTo Owner's Manual

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SNOW CHAINS

The use of snow chains should be in compliance with local regu-
lations. The snow chains may be applied only to the front wheel
tyres (drive wheels).
Check the tension of the chains after the first few metres have been
driven.
Use reduced bulk snow chains: for 195/55 R16" and 205/45
R17" tyres. Use reduced bulk snow chains with a maximum pro-
trusion from the tyres of 9 mm.
IMPORTANT The spare wheel cannot be fitted with snow chains.
If a front (drive) wheel is punctured and snow chains must be used,
you must remove a normal wheel from the rear and replace this
one with the small spare wheel. In this way, with two normal dri-
ve wheels, it is possible to use snow chains.
Keep your speed down when snow chains are fit-
ted. Do not exceed 50 km/h. Avoid potholes, steps
and pavements and also avoid driving long dis-
tances on roads not covered with snow to prevent dam-
aging the car and the roadbed.
STARTING UP AND DRIVING

CAR INACTIVITY

If the car is to be left inactive for longer than a month, the following
precautions should be noted:
❍ park the vehicle in a dry, covered and, if possible, ventilated
❍ disconnect the negative battery terminal and check battery
❍ clean and protect painted areas using protective wax;
❍ clean and protect the shiny metal areas using special com-
❍ sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber windscreen and rear win-
❍ slightly open the windows;
❍ cover the car with a fabric or perforated plastic sheet. Do not
❍ inflate tyres to a pressure of +0.5 bar above the normal spec-
❍ if you have not disconnected the battery, check the battery
❍ do not drain the engine cooling system.
area; engage a gear and check that the handbrake is not en-
gaged;
charge. Repeat this check once every three months during stor-
age;
mercially-available products;
dow wiper blades and lift them off the glass;
use compact plastic sheets which do not allow humidity to evap-
orate from the surface of the car.
ified pressure and check the pressure at regular intervals;
charge every thirty days;