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W
ARNING
LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICA
TIONS
ALPHABETICAL
INDEX
YOUR CAR
SAFETY
ST
AR
TING AND
DRIVING
IN AN
EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
RUBBER HOSES
As far as the brake system and fuel
rubber hoses are concerned, carefully
follow the “Service schedule” in this
section.
Ozone, high temperatures and
prolonged lack of fluid in the system
may cause hardening and cracking of the
hoses, with possible leaks. Careful
inspections are therefore necessary.
❒
a tyre will age even if it is not used
much. Cracks in the tread and on the
sidewalls are a sign of ageing. Have
the tyres checked by specialised
personnel if they have been fitted for
longer than 6 years. Remember to
check the spare wheel very carefully;
❒
In case of replacement, always fit new
tyres, avoiding those with an
unknown origin.
❒
If a tyre is replaced, 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 so as not
to reverse the direction of rotation.
Remember that the road
holding qualities of your
car also depends on the correct
inflation pressure of the tyres.
WARNING
If the pressure is too low
the tyre will get
overheated, with the risk of serious
damages.
WARNING
Avoid moving the tyres
from the right side of the
vehicle to the left side and vice
versa.
WARNING
Do not repaint alloy wheel
rims at temperatures
higher than 150°C. The mechanical
characteristics of the wheels might
be disrupted.
WARNING
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