Jacking and tire changing – FIAT 2013 500 User Manual

Page 154

Advertising
background image

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING

WARNING!

Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the

vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.

Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The

vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You
could be crushed. Never put any part of your body
under a vehicle that is on a jack.

Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is

on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle,
take it to a service center where it can be raised on
a lift.

(Continued)

WARNING! (Continued)

The jack is designed to be used as a tool for

changing tires only. The jack should not be used to
lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle
should be jacked on a firm level surface only.
Avoid ice or slippery areas.

Jack Location

The jack and jack-handle are stowed in a bag under the
front driver’s seat.

1

Spare Tire Removal

The spare tire is stowed to the underbody below the
cargo area

1. Remove the plug located in the rear cargo area.

2. Fit the wrench tool over the drive nut. Use the wrench
to rotate the nut counterclockwise until the spare is on
the ground with enough slack in the cable to allow you to
pull the tire out from under the vehicle.

Jack Stowage

Winch Access Plug

2

Advertising