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Maintenance and Care
WARNING!
•
Check the inflating pressure of the
tires when cold, at least every two
weeks and before long trips.
•
Have the old tires inspected by an
experienced technician, to make
sure they can still be used safely.
If the same tire has been on your
vehicle for 4 or 5 years, have it
inspected anyway by an experienced
technician.
•
Never fit tires of uncertain origin.
•
"Directional" tires have an arrow
on their side showing the rolling
direction. To keep the best
performance when replacing a tire,
make sure that the rolling direction
corresponds to the one shown by the
arrow.
•
During the tire life, the rolling
direction used for the first fitting
shall always be observed, also in
case of "nondirectional" tires.
•
Check the depth of the tire tread
at regular intervals. The minimum
allowed value is 1.6 mm (0.06 in) or 4
mm (0.16 in) for winter, all-season
and snow tires, at that point the
wear indicators on the tire will
be visible ( : chapter “Tires
Information” in section “Safety”).
The thinner is the tread, the greater
is the risk of skidding.
•
Drive carefully on wet roads to
decrease the risk of aquaplaning.
Winter Tires
These tires are specially designed for
driving on snow and ice and are fitted
to replace the ones supplied with the
vehicle.
The functions of these tires are
significantly reduced in winter when
tread depth is less than 4 mm (0.157
in). In this case, they should be
replaced.
The specific functions of the winter
tires lead to lower performance under
normal environmental conditions or on
long highway trips, compared to the
standard tires.
Therefore, their use should be limited
to the situations and performance for
which they have been type-approved.
The Service Network can provide all
necessary information about fitting
winter tires on the vehicle.
NOTE:
• We recommend fitting winter tires
on the vehicle at temperatures 7
°
C
(45
°
F) since the driving performance
of summer tires is reduced at low
temperatures. Summer tires may be
permanently damaged at extremely
low temperatures.
• Comply with all state and local laws
governing snow tire and tread depth
requirements.
Wheel Rims Maintenance
All wheel rims should be cleaned
regularly with a mild soap and water.
To remove heavy soil and/or excessive
brake dust, use a nonabrasive, non-
acidic cleaner.
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a
bristle brush, or metal polishes. Do not
use oven cleaner that may involve and
damage the brake calipers.
Avoid automatic car washes that use
acidic solutions or harsh brushes that
may damage the wheel rim protective
finish.
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