Wheels And Tyres; Bodywork - Fiat 500L Owner's Handbook Manual

WHEELS AND TYRES

SUGGESTIONS ABOUT
THE ROTATION OF THE
TYRES
164) 77) 78) 79) 80)
The front and rear tyres are subject to
different loads and stress due to
steering, manoeuvres and braking. For
this reason they are subject to uneven
wear.
To resolve this problem, tyres should be
rotated at the appropriate time. This
operation is recommended for tyres
with a deep tread pattern, suitable both
for on-road and off-road driving.
Tyre rotation contributes to the
preservation of the grip and traction
performance on wet, muddy or snowy
roads, guaranteeing optimal driveability
of the vehicle.
In the case of irregular wear of the
tyres, the reason must be identified and
corrected before rotating them.
WARNING
164) Do not cross switch the tyres if they
are "one-way" type. In this case, always
take care not to fit the tyres with a direction
of rotation that is opposite to that
indicated: you would risk losing grip and
control of the vehicle.
WARNING
77) Road holding depends also on the
correct tyre inflating pressure.
78) If the pressure is too low the tyre
overheats and this can cause it serious
damage.
79) Do not cross switch the tyres, moving
them from the right of the vehicle to the left
and vice versa.
80) Never submit alloy rims to repainting
treatments requiring the use of
temperatures exceeding 150°C. The
mechanical properties of the wheels could
be impaired.

BODYWORK

PRESERVING THE
BODYWORK
Paintwork
81) 7)
Touch up abrasions and scratches
immediately to prevent the formation of
rust. On some versions the car may
be equipped with an exclusive matt
paint which, in order to be maintained
intact, requires special care.
82)
To correctly wash the vehicle, follow
these instructions:
❒ if the vehicle is washed remove the
aerial from the roof;
❒ if high pressure jets or cleaners are
used to wash the vehicle, keep a
distance of at least 40 cm from the
bodywork to avoid damage or
alteration. Build up of water could
cause damage to the vehicle in the long
term;
❒ wash the bodywork using a low
pressure jet of water;
❒ wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy
solution over the bodywork, frequently
rinsing the sponge;
❒ rinse well with water and dry with a
jet of air or a chamois.
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