SNOW CHAINS
The use of snow chains should be in compliance with
local regulations. The snow chains may be applied only
onto the front wheel tyres (drive wheels). Use of Lin-
eaccessori Fiat snow chains is recommended. Check the
tension of the snow chains after the first few metres have
been driven.
IMPORTANT With snow chains, use the accelerator with
extreme care to prevent or to limit as much as possible
slipping of the driving wheels that could cause chain break-
ing resulting in damages to the car body or mechanical
components.
IMPORTANT Use low-dimensions snow chains.
SNOW TYRES
Fiat Dealership will be happy to provide advice concern-
ing the most suitable type of tyres for the customer’s re-
quirements. The performance of these tyres is consid-
erably reduced when the tread depth is less than 4 mm.
Replace them in this case. Due to their specific features,
the performance of snow tyres is much lower than that
of normal types in normal conditions or long motorway
stretches. Limit performance according to the use for
which they were approved.
IMPORTANT When snow tyres are used with a max
speed index below the one that can be reached by the
vehicle (increased by 5%), place a notice in the passenger
compartment, plainly in view, which states the max per-
missible speed of the snow tyres (as per EC Directive).
All four tyres should be the same (brand and track) to en-
sure greater safety when driving and braking and better dri-
veability. Remember that it is inappropriate to change the
rotation direction of tyres.
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The max speed for snow tyres with “Q”
marking is 160 km/h; 190 km/h for tyres
with “T” marking and 210 km/h for tyres with “H”
marking. The Road Traffic Code speed limits
must however be always strictly observed.
WARNING
Keep your speed down when snow chains
are fitted. Do not exceed 50 km/h. Avoid
potholes, steps and pavements and also
avoid driving long distances on roads not
covered with snow in order to prevent
damaging the vehicle and the roadbed.
WARNING
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