Fiat 500x, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Versions with “Fix&Go” kit
To find the "Fix&Go" kit open the boot
and then raise the cover mat: the kit (A)
fig. 146 is located on the right side.
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WARNING
149)
The jack is a tool developed and
designed only for changing a wheel, if a
tyre gets punctured or damaged, on the
vehicle with which it is supplied or on other
vehicles of the same model. Any other
use, e.g. to jack up other vehicle models
or different things, is strictly prohibited.
Never use it to carry out maintenance or
repairs under the vehicle or to change
summer/winter wheels and vice versa: we
advise you to contact a Fiat Dealership.
Never go under the raised vehicle: use
it only in the positions indicated. Do not
use the jack for loads higher than the one
shown on its label. Never start the engine
with vehicle raised. If the vehicle is raised
more than necessary, everything can
become more unstable, with the risk of the
vehicle dropping violently. Thus, lift the
car only as needed in order to access the
space-saver spare wheel.
150) When turning the jack handle make
sure that it can turn freely without scraping
your hand against the ground. The moving
components of the jack ("worm screw"
and joints) can also cause injuries: do
not touch them. If you come into contact
with lubricating grease, clean yourself
thoroughly.
151)
If left in the passenger compartment,
the punctured wheel and jack constitute a
serious risk to the safety of occupants in
the event of accidents or sharp braking.
Therefore, always place both the jack and
punctured wheel in the dedicated housing
in the boot.
152) It is extremely dangerous to attempt
to change a wheel on the side of the car
next to the driving lane: make sure that
the car is at a sufficient distance from the
road, to avoid being run over.
153) Alert other drivers that the car
is stationary in compliance with local
regulations: hazard warning lights,
warning triangle, etc. Any passengers on
board should leave the car, especially if
it is heavily laden. Passengers should
stay away from on-coming traffic while
the wheel is being changed. For safety
reasons, always block the wheels with the
chocks provided.
154) The vehicle's driving characteristics
will be modified with the space-saver
wheel fitted. Avoid violent acceleration
and braking, abrupt steering and fast
cornering. The overall duration of the
space-saver wheel is about 3000 km, after
which the relevant tyre must be replaced
with another one of the same type. Never
install a standard tyre on a rim that is
designed for use with a space-saver
wheel. Have the wheel repaired and
refitted as soon as possible. Using two
or more space-saver wheels at the same
time is forbidden. Do not grease the
threads of the stud bolts before fitting
them: they might slip out when driving!
155) The space-saver wheel (where
provided) is specific to your car: do not
use it on other models, or use the space-
saver wheel of other models on your car.
The space-saver wheel must only be used
in the event of an emergency. Never use it
for more than strictly necessary and never
exceed 80 km/h. "Warning! For temporary
use only! 80 km/h max!" Replace with
standard wheel as soon as possible.
Never remove or cover the sticker on the
space-saver wheel. Never apply a wheel
cap on a space-saver wheel. The vehicle's
driving characteristics will be modified with
the space-saver wheel fitted. Avoid violent
acceleration and braking, abrupt steering
and fast cornering.
156) The space-saver spare wheel cannot
be fitted with snow chains. If a front (drive)
tyre is punctured and chains are needed,
use a standard wheel from the rear axle
and install the space-saver wheel on the
rear axle. In this way, with two normal drive
wheels at the front axle, it is possible to
use snow chains (this instruction is also
valid for 4x4 versions).
157) Never tamper with the inflation valve.
Never introduce tools of any kind between
the rim and the tyre. Check tyre and
space-saver wheel pressures regularly,
complying with the values given in the
"Technical specifications" chapter.