Fiat 500c 2017, User Manual

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CAUTION!
Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem facing outward . The vehicle could
be damaged if the spare tire is mounted incorrectly .
7
.
Install the spare wheel and hand start the wheel bolts
.
Make sure to align the pins on
the hub with the small holes on the wheel . Lightly tighten the bolts . To avoid the risk
of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the bolts fully until the vehicle has
been lowered
.
8
.
Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left
.
9 . Finish tightening the wheel bolts . Push down on the wrench while at the end of the
handle for increased leverage . Tighten the wheel bolts in a star pattern until each bolt
has been tightened twice
.
The correct Torque Specifications are 66 Ft-Lbs (90 N-m)
for Steel Wheels and 74 Ft-Lbs (100 N-m) for Aluminum Wheels . If in doubt about
the correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized
dealership or service station
.
10
.
Disassemble the jack and tools and place them in the bag
.
Stow it under the driver's
seat and secure the bag to the floor with the straps attached to the floor of the
vehicle
.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the oc-
cupants of the vehicle
.
Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places pro-
vided .
11 . Place the deflated (flat) tire in the cargo area . Have the tire repaired or replaced as
soon as possible .
WARNING!
A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could injure the occupants in
the vehicle
. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immediately .
12 . Check the spare tire pressure as soon as possible . Correct the tire pressure as re-
quired .
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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