Abarth 595, Owner'S Manual

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WARNING When using snow tyres
with a maximum speed index below
the one that can be reached by the car
(increased by 5%), place a notice in
the passenger compartment, plainly in
view, which states the maximum speed
allowed by the snow tyres (as per EC
Directive).
All four tyres should be the same
(brand and track) to ensure greater
safety when driving and braking as well
as a good manoeuvrability.
Remember that you should not change
the rotation direction of the tyres.
SNOW CHAINS
The use of snow chains should be in
compliance with local regulations of
each country.
Snow chains can be fitted to the tyres
of the front wheels (drive wheels) only.
Check the tension of the snow chains
after the first few feet/meters have been
driven.
40)
WARNING
161) Remember that the road holding
qualities of your car also depend on
correct tyre pressures.
162)
If tyre pressure is too low, it may
overheat and be severely damaged as a
result.
163) Do not switch tyres from the
right­hand side of the car to the left­hand
side, and vice versa.
164) Do not repaint alloy wheel rims at
temperatures higher than 150
°
C. The
mechanical features of the wheels could
be compromised.
165) The max. speed for snow tyres
with "Q" marking is 160 km/h. The Road
Traffic Code speed limits must however be
always strictly observed.
IMPORTANT
40) Keep your speed down when snow
chains are fitted; do not exceed 50 km/h.
Avoid potholes, do not drive over steps
or pavements and do not drive long
distances over roads without snow, to
avoid damaging both your car and the
road surface.
CAR INACTIVITY
If the car is to be left inactive for longer
than a month, the following precautions
should be noted:
park the car in covered, dry and if
possible well-ventilated premises and
slightly open the windows;
check that the handbrake is not
engaged;
engage a gear;
disconnect the negative battery
terminal and check the battery charge.
Repeat this check once every three
months during storage;
if the battery is not disconnected
from the electrical system, check its
state of charge every thirty days;
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 cloth or
perforated plastic sheet. 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;