Fiat 500x, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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WHEELS AND TYRES
185) 186) 187) 188) 189) 190)
RIMS AND TYRES
For the type of wheel rims and tyres
fitted on the vehicle see the "Wheels"
paragraph in the "Technical data"
chapter.
SNOW CHAINS
95)
Front Wheel Drive and All-wheel
drive versions
215/60 R16 and 215/55 R17 tyres can
be fitted with 7 mm snow chains.
Chains cannot be fitted on 225/45
R18, 225/45 R18, 205/50 R19 and
225/40 R19 XL Runflat tyres.
Important notes
The use of snow chains should be in
compliance with local regulations of
each country. In certain countries,
tyres marked with code M+S (Mud
and Snow) are considered as winter
equipment; therefore their use is
equivalent to that of the snow chains.
The snow chains may be applied only
to the front wheel tyres.
Check the tension of the snow chains
after the first few metres have been
driven.
IMPORTANT Using snow chains with
tyres with non-original dimensions may
damage the car.
IMPORTANT Using different size or
type (M+S, snow, etc.) tyres between
front and rear axle may adversely
affect car driveability, with the risk of
losing control of the car and resulting
accidents.
SUGGESTIONS ABOUT
THE ROTATION OF THE
TYRES
The front and rear tyres are subject
to different loads and stress due to
steering, manoeuvres and braking. For
this reason they are subject to uneven
wear.
To resolve this problem, tyres should
be rotated at the appropriate time. Tyre
rotation means moving the wheels to
a different position, with respect to
the car. The single wheel will therefore
operate on a different axle and, where
possible, on the opposite side of the
vehicle.
Tyre rotation contributes to the
preservation of the grip and traction
performance on wet, muddy or snowy
roads, guaranteeing optimal driveability
of the vehicle.
In the case of irregular wear of the tyres
identify the cause and correct it as
soon as possible, by contacting a Fiat
Dealership.
WARNING
185)
The road holding qualities of the
car also depend on the correct inflation
pressure of the tyres.
186) If tyre pressure is too low, it may
overheat and be severely damaged as a
result.
187) If the tyres are "unidirectional", do not
switch tyres from the right­hand side of the
car to the left­hand side, and vice versa.
This type of tyres can only be switched
from the front axle to the rear axle and vice
versa, keeping them on the same side of
the vehicle.
188) Do not repaint alloy wheel rims at
temperatures higher than 150
°
C. The
mechanical features of the wheels could
be compromised.
189) The wheel rotation methods shown
in the text must NOT be used with one-
way tyres! This type of tyres can only be
switched from the front axle to the rear
axle and vice versa, keeping them on the
same side of the vehicle.
190)
Travelling with partially or completely
deflated tyres can cause safety problems
and irremediably damage the tyre.
IMPORTANT
95) Keep your speed down when snow
chains are fitted; do not exceed 50 km/h.
Avoid potholes, do not drive over steps