Fiat New 500, Owner'S Handbook Manual, Page: 249 / 320

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if a tyre is punctured, stop
immediately 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 personnel if they have been
fitted for longer than 6 years;
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 car to avoid inverting the
direction of rotation;
avoid travelling with partially or
completely deflated tyres as this can
compromise safety and damage the
tyres beyond repair.
WARNING
245)
Remember that the road holding
qualities of your car also depend on
correct tyre pressures.
246) If tyre pressure is too low, the tyre
may overheat and be severely damaged as
a result.
247)
Do not switch tyres from the
right­hand side of the car to the left­hand
side, and vice versa.
248) Do not repaint alloy wheel rims at
temperatures higher than 150
°
C. The
mechanical features of the wheels could
be compromised.
CAR INACTIVITY
If the car is to be left inactive for longer
than a month, observe the following
precautions:
park the car in covered, dry and if
possible well-ventilated premises and
slightly open the windows;
check that the parking brake is not
engaged and put the transmission in
position P;
check the state of charge of the 12V
battery every 30 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 fabric or
perforated plastic sheet, paying
particular care not to damage the
painted surface by dragging any dust
that may have accumulated on it. Do
not use compact plastic sheets which
do not allow humidity to evaporate
from the surface of the car;
disable the alarm system of the car
(where provided);
inflate tyres to +0.5 bar above the
standard specified pressure and check
it at intervals;
do not drain the cooling system;
any time the car is left inactive for
two weeks or more, operate the
climate control system for at least
5 minutes, setting external air and
with fan set to maximum speed. This
operation will ensure appropriate
lubrication for the system, thus
minimising the possibility of damage to
the compressor when the system is
operated again;
take the high-voltage battery to a
charge level close to 100%.
The amount of charge of the high-
voltage battery may gradually decrease
when the car is not used. Therefore,
avoid long stays with a charge state
close to zero. If possible, monitor the
state of charge and prevent it from
reaching excessively low levels. Follow
these warnings even for longer stays of
less than a month (a few weeks).