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7)Lower the car and re-
move the jack.
8)Tighten up the bolts com-
pletely in the order given previously in
(fig. 5).
9)Fit the wheel cover (LS version)
making sure that the inflation valve
seat is positioned correctly; press the
cover with the palm of your hands (do
not bang) against the rim shoulder
and ensure that all the retaining flaps
are inserted into the rim.
When you have finished:
– Put the space-saver spare
wheel into its special recess in
the boot.
– Refit the jack in its support mak-
ingA (fig. 7)coincide with the ring B
on the jack and positioning the base
of the jack to match C.
– Refit the tools you used on the sup-
port.
– Arrange the support and close the
fastenerA (fig. 8).
IMPORTANTCheck the inflation
pressure of the tyres and the spare
wheel regularly.
fig. 9
P4C00301
IMPORTANTIf the type of wheel is
to be changed (alloy wheels in place
of steel wheels and vice-versa) all the
wheel bolts must be replaced with
others of a suitable length and a spe-
cific spare wheel employed with dif-
ferent construction characteristics.
The original wheel bolts though,
should be kept in case you wish to
change back to the original wheels at
a later date.
To unscrew/screw the inflation valve
cap, use extension F (fig. 2).
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ADDITIONAL
CHECKS
Every 1000 kilometres or before
long trips, check and top up as neces-
sary:
– coolant level
– brake fluid level
– power steering fluid level
– windscreen washer liquid level
– tyre pressure and condition.
Every 3,000 kmcheck and top up
as necessary: engine oil level.
You are recommended to use
FL Groupproducts designed and pro-
duced specially for Lancia cars (see
the “Capacities” table in the “Tech-
nical specifications” section).
ANNUAL
INSPECTION
SCHEDULE
The following annual inspection
schedule is recommended for cars
travelling less than 20,000 km a year
(e.g. approximately 10,000 km). The
schedule includes the following oper-
ations:
– Check tyre condition and wear and
adjust pressure, if required (including
spare wheel).
– Check operation of lights (head-
lights, direction indicators, hazard
lights, boot light, passenger compart-
ment ceiling light, glove compartment
light, instrument panel lights, etc.).
– Check windscreen wiper/washer
and adjust nozzles.
– Check position/wear of wind-
screen/rear window wiper blades.
– Check front brake pad conditions
and wear.– Inspect conditions of. engine, gear-
box, transmission, piping (exhaust -
fuel feed - brakes), rubber parts (boots
- sleeves - bushings - etc.), brake and
fuel line hoses.
– Check battery charge status.
– Check conditions of various con-
trol belts.
– Check and top up fluid levels (en-
gine coolant, brakes, windscreen
washer, battery, etc.).
– Change engine oil.
– Replace engine oil filter.
– Replace pollen filter (where fitted).
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Car maintenance should
be entrusted to a LANCIA
Dealership. For interven-
tions of routine maintenance and
small repairs you wish to carry out
yourself, make sure you always
have the proper equipment, gen-
uine LANCIA spare parts and the
necessary liquids; do not carry out
servicing operations if you have no
experience.
Pay attention when top-
ping up not to confuse the
different types of fluid:
they are all incompatible with
each other and could seriously
damage the car.
If the car is frequently
used with a trailer, main-
tenance should be carried
out more frequently.
The jack supplied with
the car is only to be used
when changing a wheel.
For other operations that require
the car to be lifted, special meth-
ods are to be used. It is therefore
recommended to have them per-
formed by a LANCIA Dealership.
Scarves, ties and loose
garments can get caught in
moving parts.
Never smoke while work-
ing on the engine compart-
ment: gas or inflammable
vapours could be present, causing
a risk of fire.
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WHEELS
AND TYRES
TYRE PRESSURE
Every two weeks and before long
journeys, check the pressure of each
tyre including the spare.
The pressure must be checked when
the tyre is rested and cold.
It is normal for the pressure to rise
when you are driving. If you have to
check or restore the pressure when the
tyres are warm, remember that the
pressure value must be 0.3 bar above
the specified value.Incorrect pressure causes uneven
wear of the tyres (fig. 7):
A- Correct pressure: tyre wears
evenly.
B- Underinflated tyre: shoulder
tread wear.
C- Overinflated tyre: centre tread
wear.Tyres must be replaced when the
tread wears down to 1.6 mm. Comply
with the laws in the country where the
car is being driven.
IMPORTANT
As far as possible avoid sharp brak-
ing and screech starts.
Be careful not to hit the kerb, pot-
holes or other obstacles hard. Driving
for long stretches over bumpy roads
can damage the tyres.
Periodically check that the tyres
have no cuts in the side wall, abnor-
mal swelling or irregular tyre wear. If
any of these occur, have the car seen
to at a LANCIA Dealership.
Avoid travelling with an overloaded
car: this can seriously damage wheels
or tyres.
Remember that road-
holding is also influenced
by correct tyre pressure.
fig. 7
P4C00130
If the pressure is too low
the tyre overheats and this
can cause it serious dam-
age.
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If you get a flat tyre, stop immedi-
ately and change it so as not to dam-
age the tyre, the wheel, the suspension
and the steering.
Tyres age even if they are not used
very much. Cracking of the tread rub-
ber and the side walls are a sign of
this ageing. In any case, if the tyres
have been fitted for more than six
years they should be examined by an
expert who can judge whether they
are still fit for use. Remember to
check the spare tyre particularly care-
fully too.
If a replacement is necessary, always
use new tyres and avoid using ones
the origin of which you are not certain
about.
Lancia Y uses tubeless tyres. Under
no circumstances should an inner
tube be used with these tyres.
If you replace a tyre it is a good idea
to change the inflation valve, too.To ensure the front and rear tyres all
wear evenly, you are advised to
change the tyres over every 10-15
thousand kilometres keeping them on
the same side of the car so as not to
reverse the direction of rotation.RUBBER TUBING
Follow the Service Schedule care-
fully in the case of the braking and
fuel supply systems rubber hoses.
Ozone, high temperatures and long
absence of liquid in the system can in
fact cause the hardening and crack-
ing of the pipes with possible loss of
fluid. A careful check is therefore es-
sential.
Do not change the tyres
over in criss-cross fashion
by moving a tyre from the
left hand side of the car to the right
and vice versa.
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WHEELS
RIMS AND TYRES
Pressed-steel or alloy rims; specific
wheel bolts (different dimensions and
reciprocally incompatible) for each of
the 2 types of rim.
Tubeless tyres.
The vehicle log-book also lists all
types of homologated tyres.IMPORTANTIn the event of dis-
crepancies between the information
given in the Owner Handbook and
that shown in the log-book, refer to
the latter only.
Even if the specified dimensions are
complied with, the vehicle, for safety
reasons, must still be fitted with tyres
of the same make and type on all
wheels.
Rim Tyre
1.2
16VM Nblue- 1.2 LS -
1.216VLS 5.00B x 14"H - 31.5 165/65 R14 78T
1.2
16VLX alloy rim 5aJ x 14"H2 - 41.5 185/60 R14 82H
185/60 R14 82T
Alloy rims and extra wide tyre
(1.2
16VM Nblue- 1.2 LS -) 5aJ x 14"H2 - 41.5 185/60 R14 82H
1.216VLS (optional) 185/60 R14 82T
1.2
16VM Nredalloy rim 6J x 15"H2 - 36.5 195/50 R15 82H (*)
5aJ x 14"H2 - 41.5 (▲) 185/60 R14 82H (▲)
(*) Chains cannot be fitted on this tyre.
(
▲) Alternative.
IMPORTANTNever use inner tubes
on tubeless tyres.
Do not secure alloy wheels with bolts
designed to secure steel wheels and
vice-versa. For the compatibility be-
tween wheels and bolts and between
these and the spare wheel, refer to the
indications given in the paragraph “If
a tyre is punctured”.
SNOW TYRES
Use snow tyres with the following di-
mensions:
all versions except 1.2
16VM Nred:
type ....... 165/65 R14 78Q (M+S);
or ............185/60 R14 82Q (M+S)
for 1.2
16VM Nredversion:
type ...................195/50 R15 82H
or ...........165/65 R14 78Q (M+S)
185/60 R14 82Q (M+S)
together
with rim .........5.00Bx 14" H-31.5
or rim .............5aJ x 14" H2-41.5
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SNOW CHAINS
The maximum height off the tyre allowed is 12 mm.
Snow chains cannot be fitted on the 1.2
16VM Nredversion standard 195/50 R15
82 H tyres.
Alternatively, have 185/60 R14 82H tyres fitted on which snow chains can be
mounted.
Rim Tyre
1.2
16VM Nblue- 1.2 (except for ABSoption - 185/60 tyre-alloy wheels) 4.50Bx13"H 135/80 B13 78T
All versions with ABS,
versions with 185/60 tyres,
versions with alloy rims 4.00Bx14"H 135/80 B14 80P
1.216VM Nred4.00Bx14"H 135/80 B14 80P
SPARE WHEEL
Pressed-steel rim.
Tubeless tyre.UNDERSTANDING
TYRE MARKINGS
Example
185/60 R 14 82 H
185= Nominal width (distance
between sidewalls in mm).
60= Height/width ratio
(as a percentage).
R= Radial tyre.
14= Rim diameter (in inches).
82= Load rating.
H= Maximum speed rating.
Maximum speed rating
Q= up to 160 km/h.
R= up to 170 km/h.
S= up to 180 km/h.
T= up to 190 km/h.
U=up to 200 km/h.
H= up to 210 km/h.
V= over 210 km/h.
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TYRE PRESSURE
COLD TYRE PRESSURES (bar)
(*) with 5.00 B x 14’’H - 31.5 rims.
Tyre Average load Fully laden Spare wheelFront Rear Front Rear
1.2
16VM Nblue-165/65 R14 78T
1.2 LS 1.2 16VLS185/60 R14 82H 2.0 1.9 2.2 2.2 2.8185/60 R14 82T
1.2
16VLX185/60 R14 82H
2.0 1.9 2.2 2.2 2.8185/60 R14 82T
1.2
16VM Nred195/50 R15 82H 2.4 2.2 2.4 2.2 2.8185/60 R14 82H 2.0 1.9 2.2 2.2 2.8
Snow tyre
– for all versions 165/65 R14 78Q (M+S) 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.8
except 1.2 16VM Nred185/60 R14 82Q (M+S) 2.0 1.9 2.2 2.2 2.8
Snow tyre165/65 R14 78Q (M+S) (*) 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.8
– for 1.2
16VM Nred185/60 R14 82Q (M+S) (*) 2.0 1.9 2.2 2.2 2.8version195/50 R15 82H 2.4 2.2 2.4 2.2 2.8
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