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DRIVING IN THE MOUNTAINS
– When driving downhill use the en-
gine braking effect by engaging a low
gear so as not to overheat the brakes.
– Under no circumstances should
you drive downhill with the engine off
or with the car in neutral, let alone
with the ignition key out.
– Drive at a moderate speed without
cutting corners.
– Remember that overtaking while
going uphill is slower and therefore re-
quires more free road. If you are being
overtaken while driving uphill, make
it easier for the other vehicle to pass.DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE
Here are some tips for driving in
these conditions.
– Before starting off, check that the
windscreen wiper blades are not stuck
to the windscreen.
– Remove any snow from the climate
control system air intake.
– Keep your speed down.
– Use chains or snow tyres if the
roads are covered in snow, see the re-
spective paragraphs in this chapter.
– Do not keep the engine running for
long periods in deep snow as the snow
could push exhaust gases into the pas-
senger compartment.– Mainly use the braking effect of
the engine and under all circum-
stances avoid braking sharply.
– When braking in a car not fitted
with ABS, avoid the wheels locking by
varying the pressure you exert on the
brake pedal.
– Do not accelerate suddenly and
avoid swerving.
– In the winter, even apparently dry
roads may have icy patches. Be care-
ful therefore when driving over
stretches that do not get much expo-
sure to the sun or that are lined by
trees and rocks, where ice might not
have melted.
– Keep a good distance from the ve-
hicles in front.
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Fuses in the engine compartment
A fusebox located near the positive
battery terminal contains six high am-
perage fuses which further protect the
car from the risk of fire by preventing
the high intensity current wires from
overheating. To reach the fuses, lift the
two covers as shown (fig. 34 and35).
IMPORTANTIf you need to replace
one of the six above-mentioned fuses,
get in touch with your LANCIA
Dealership.A second fusebox (fig. 36)is located
on the right-hand side of the engine
compartment(fig. 36).
Loosen screw Ato loosen the cover
B.Two fuses are located under a pro-
tection cap (fig. 37)on the outer side
of the fusebox on the right-hand side
of the engine compartment.
fig. 34
P4C00417
fig. 36
P4C00419
fig. 37
P4C00420
fig. 35
P4C00418
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