Fiat DOBLO 2015, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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WARNING
142)
Driving with worn windscreen wiper
blades is a serious hazard, because
visibility is reduced in bad weather
conditions.
WHEELS 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
The use of snow chains should be
in compliance with local regulations.
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 metres have been
driven.
IMPORTANT NOTES
As far as possible, avoid sharp
braking, screech starts and violent
shocks against pavements, potholes or
other hard obstacles.
Driving for long stretches over uneven
roads can damage the tyres;
periodically check that the tyres have
no cuts in the side wall, abnormal
swelling or irregular tyre tread wear. Go
to a Fiat Dealership if required;
avoid overloading the car when
travelling: this may cause serious
damage to the wheels and tyres;
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.
Remember to check the spare wheel
very carefully;
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 vehicle so as not to reverse
the direction of rotation.
143) 144) 145) 146) 147)
WARNING
143) Remember that the road holding
qualities of your vehicle also depend on
the correct inflation pressure of the tyres.
144) If tyre pressure is too low, the tyre
may overheat and be severely damaged as
a result.
145) Do not switch tyres from the
right­hand side of the vehicle to the
left­hand side, and vice versa.