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CAUTION!
Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem facing outward. The vehicle could
be damaged if the spare tire is mounted incorrectly.
NOTE:
•
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
compact spare tire or a limited — use
spare tire. For further information re-
fer to “Tires — General Information”
in “Maintaining And Caring For Your
Vehicle” in your Owner’s Manual on
www.fiatusa.com/en/owners/manuals
for further information.
• For vehicles so equipped, do not at-
tempt to install a center cap or wheel
cover on the compact spare.
8. Install the wheel bolts with the threaded
end of the wheel bolt toward the
wheel. Lightly tighten the wheel bolts.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not fully tighten the wheel bolts until
the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury.
9. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the wheel bolt wrench counterclockwise.
10. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the
handle for increased leverage. Tighten the wheel bolts in a star pattern until each
wheel bolt has been tightened twice. The correct torque specification for the wheel
bolts is 89 Ft-Lbs (120 Nm). If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them
checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service station.
11. Securely stow the jack, tools, chocks and flat tire.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the oc-
cupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places pro-
vided. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immediately.
Mounting Spare Tire
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