Changing A Wheel - Fiat 500 Manual

CHANGING A WHEEL

GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS
163) 164) 165) 166) 167) 168) 169) 170) 171)
The car may be fitted with a space-
saver wheel (for versions/markets
where provided).
JACK
Please note that:
the jack weight is 1.76 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 OF NON-
USE
at temperatures lower than -40°C on
a sandy or muddy ground
on uneven ground
on steep roads
in extreme weather conditions:
thunderstorms, typhoons, hurricanes,
blizzards, storms, etc.
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in direct contact with the engine or
for repairs under the car
on boats.
RAISING WITH A JACK
AND REPLACING A
WHEEL
To change a wheel, 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, pull up the
handbrake and engage the first gear
or reverse. Wear the reflective safety
jacket (compulsory by law) before
getting out of the car;
raise the mat on the floor of the
luggage compartment;
unscrew the locking device (B)
fig. 173;
take out the toolbox (C) fig. 173
and bring it next to the wheel to be
replaced;
take the space saver spare wheel (D)
fig. 173;
173
for vehicles with wheel cap: use the
screwdriver provided, applying leverage
to the dedicated opening on the outer
edge;
for cars equipped with 15" steel
wheels with aesthetic hub caps: take
the extractor (A) fig. 174 from the
Owner Handbook compartment;
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