Changing A Wheel - Fiat 500X Owner's Handbook Manual

WARNING
145) If the replaced fuse blows again,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
146) Never replace a fuse with another
with a higher amp rating; RISK OF FIRE.
147) If a fuse NOT indicated in this or
the previous page is used, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
148) Before replacing a fuse, make sure
that the starter switch is at STOP, that the
key, if mechanical, has been removed and
that all devices are switched off and/or
disconnected.
IMPORTANT
73) Never replace a faulty fuse with metal
wires or anything else.
74) If it is necessary to wash the engine
compartment, take care not to directly hit
the fusebox and the window wiper motor
with the water jet.
156

CHANGING A WHEEL

JACK
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Please note that:
the jack weight is 2.8 kg;
the jack requires no adjustment;
the jack cannot be repaired and in
the event of a fault it must be replaced
by another genuine one;
no tool other than its cranking device
may be fitted on the jack.
Maintenance
prevent any dirt from depositing on
the "worm screw";
keep the "worm screw" lubricated;
never modify the jack.
Conditions for non-use
temperatures below −40°C;
on sandy or muddy ground;
on uneven ground;
on steep roads;
in extreme weather conditions:
thunderstorms, typhoons, hurricanes,
blizzards, storms, etc...
in direct contact with the engine or
for repairs under the car;
on boats.
CHANGING PROCEDURE
151) 152) 153) 154) 155) 156) 157)
Proceed as follows:
stop the car in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic where
you can change the wheel safely. The
ground must be flat and sufficiently
compact;
stop the engine, engage the hazard
warning lights and the electric parking
brake;
engage first gear or reverse or, for
versions with automatic transmission,
move the lever to position P (Park);
before getting out of the vehicle,
put on the reflective safety jacket (if
required by the regulations in force); In
any case, follow the road safety laws
in force in the country where you are
driving.
open the luggage compartment and
set the adjustable load platform in
the diagonal position (see "Luggage
Compartment" section of the "Getting
to know your car" chapter);
take out the tool bag supplied,
anchored to the boot mat by special
fasteners. The bag containsfig. 138:
jack (A); screwdriver (B); emergency
refulling adapter (C); wheel centring pin
(D) (where provided, to be used to fit
the spare wheel); special tamper-proof
nut (E) (where provided, to be used to
remove/refit the wheel stud bolts);