Changing A Wheel - Fiat Panda Owner's Handbook Manual

Never use a fast battery-charger to start
GETTING TO KNOW
the engine as this could damage the
YOUR CAR
electronic systems of your car, particularly
the ignition and fuel supply control units.
SAFETY
This procedure must be performed by
expert personnel because incorrect
STARTING AND
actions could cause electrical discharge of
DRIVING
considerable intensity. Furthermore, battery
fluid is poisonous and corrosive: avoid contact
with skin and eyes. Keep naked flames and
WARNING LIGHTS
lighted cigarettes away from the battery and do
AND MESSAGES
not cause sparks.
BUMP STARTING
IN AN
EMERGENCY
Never bump start the engine by pushing, towing or
coasting downhill.
SERVICING AND
IMPORTANT Remember that the brake servo and
MAINTENANCE
electrical power steering system are not active until
the engine is started. A much greater effort will
therefore be required to use the brake pedal or turn
the steering wheel.
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
148
WARNING

CHANGING A WHEEL

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
The car is equipped with the "FIX&GO Automatic
Kit": see the paragraph "FIX&GO Automatic Kit" for
how to use this device. As an alternative to the
"FIX&GO Automatic Kit" the car may be equipped
with a space-saver wheel: see the instructions on the
following pages for changing the tyre.
WARNING
The space-saver wheel (for versions/
markets where provided) is specific to
your car, do not use it on other models, or use
the space-saver wheel of other models on your
car.The space-saver wheel must only be used
in case of emergency. It must only be used
for the distance necessary to reach a service
point and the car speed must not exceed 80
km/h.The space-saver wheel has an orange
sticker that summarises the main cautions for
use and limitations. Never remove or cover
the label.The following information is provided
in four languages on the label: "Important!
For temporary use only! 80 km/h max! Replace
with a standard tire as soon as possible. Never
cover this indication." Never apply a wheel
cap on a space-saver wheel.