Car Inactivity - Fiat 500 Manual

if a tyre is punctured, stop
immediately and replace it to
avoid damage to the tyre, the rim,
suspension and steering system;
tyres age even if they are not used
much. Cracks in the tread and on
the sidewalls are a sign of ageing. In
any event, have the tyres checked by
specialised technicians if they have
been fitted for longer than 6 years. Also
remember to check the space-saver
spare wheel with particular care;
in the case of replacement, always fit
new tyres, avoiding those of unknown
origin;
if a tyre is changed, also change the
inflation valve;
to allow even wear between the front
and rear tyres, it is advisable to change
them over every 10–15 thousand
kilometres, keeping them on the same
side of the car to avoid inverting the
direction of rotation;
avoid travelling with partially or
completely deflated tyres as this can
compromise safety and damage the
tyres beyond repair.
WARNING
199) Remember that the road holding
qualities of your car also depend on
correct tyre pressures.
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200) If tyre pressure is too low, the tyre
may overheat and be severely damaged as
a result.
201) Do not switch tyres from the
right­hand side of the car to the left­hand
side, and vice versa.
202) Do not repaint alloy wheel rims at
temperatures higher than 150°C. The
mechanical features of the wheels could
be compromised.

CAR INACTIVITY

If the car is to be left inactive for longer
than a month, observe the following
precautions:
park the car in covered, dry and if
possible well-ventilated premises and
slightly open the windows;
check that the handbrake is not
engaged and engage a gear;
disconnect the negative terminal
from the conventional battery pole (for
versions with Start&Stop system refer
to the "Starting and driving" section of
the "Start&Stop system" chapter). If
the battery is not disconnected from
the electrical system, check its charge
every thirty days;
for the 1.0 FireFly Hybrid version:
park the car with the auxiliary lithium
battery fully charged;
clean and protect the painted parts
using protective wax;
clean and protect the shiny metal
parts using special compounds
available commercially;
sprinkle talcum powder on the
windscreen and rear window wiper
rubber blades and lift them off the
glass;
cover the car with a fabric or
perforated plastic sheet, paying
particular care not to damage the
painted surface by dragging any dust
that may have accumulated on it. Do
not use compact plastic sheets which
do not allow humidity to evaporate
from the surface of the car;
inflate tyres to +0.5 bar above the
standard specified pressure and check
it at intervals;
do not drain the engine cooling
system.
any time the vehicle is left inactive
for two weeks or more, operate
the climate control system with
engine idling for at least 5 minutes,
setting external air and with fan set to
maximum speed. This operation will
ensure appropriate lubrication for the
system, thus minimising the possibility
of damage to the compressor when the
system is operated again.
WARNING After setting the ignition
device to STOP and closing the driver's
side door, wait at least one minute