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fig. 211
L0A0094b
After placing the load with the pro-
tection, secure it by means of the
belt to prevent it from shifting in
case of sudden braking or collision.
To secure the protection with the
load:
1) Get the protection belt to pass
around the armrest.
2) Hold the belt tight by pulling its
end, while holding buckle A (fig.
209).3) Secure the load by inserting the
attachment of belt A (fig. 210) into
the buckle of the central rear safety
belt.To release the protection with the
load:
1) Release the belt by pressing the
button on the safety belt buckle.
2) Loosen the tension of the belt by
making the latter slide into buckle A
(fig. 211) while pressing button B.
3) Slip the protection belt from the
armrest and fold it up into its seat.
Close the flaps by pushing them
into their seat to locking.
fig. 209
L0A0093b
fig. 210
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After travelling a few
kilometres, check that the
screws securing the rack
are tight.
Distribuite the load
evenly and remember,
when driving the car, that
the car is now more susceptible to
side wind.
Never exceed the per-
mitted weights (refer to
the “Technical specifica-
tions” chapter).ROOF RACK –
SKI RACK
ANCHORAGE POINTS
The car roof features four brackets
for anchoring the roof rack/ski rack
(fig. 219); these brackets are hidden
by small covers.
To use the brackets, lift the covers
by levering on point A(fig. 220).
Fasten the roof rack/ski rack to the
brackets, by following the provided
instructions.After removing the roof rack/ski
rack, lower the covers by engaging
them into their seats.
IMPORTANTStrictly comply with
the law regulations in force concern-
ing maximum overall dimensions.
Strictly follow the assembly
instructions provided with the roof
rack/ski rack set. Assembly should
be made by qualified personnel.
fig. 219
L0A0083b
fig. 220
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2) Loosen the screws C(fig. 32)
and remove the ceiling light.
3) To remove bulb holders turn
them anticlockwise (fig. 33).
D- Central ceiling light bulb.
E- Courtesy light bulbs.4) Remove the clipped in glass
bulbs from the bulb holder and
replace them.
5) Insert the bulb holders and turn
them clockwise.
6) Refit the ceiling light and secure
it with the screws.
7) Refit the clipped in caps.
IMPORTANTWhen refitting the
ceiling light check that the electrical
wires are positioned correctly.REAR CEILING LIGHT
To replace the bulbs:
1) Remove the ceiling light by lev-
ering with a screwdriver on the front
edge (fig. 34).
2) To remove bulb holders turn
them anticlockwise (fig. 35).
fig. 32
L0A0130b
fig. 33
L0A0131b
fig. 34
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FUSES IN THE DASHBOARD
The fuses protecting the main
devices are arranged in a fusebox
located under the dashboard, on the
left of the steering column, behind
the glove compartment (fig. 72).
To reach the fuses open the glove
compartment A (fig. 71) and then
remove it by loosing the two screws B
with a screwdriver. After replacing
the fuses, refit the glove compart-
ment and secure it by the two screws.
The fusebox also contains tongs for
removing the fuses.Spare fusesA(fig. 72) are housed in
horizontal position in the upper part of
the fusebox. The spare fuse present
various amperages.
The devices protected by the fuses
(fig. 73) are listed in the tables on
the following pages.IMPORTANT Remember to
replace the spare fuse after replacing
a fuse.
FUSES IN THE ENGINE COM-
PARTMENT
The fusebox is located on the left
side of the engine compartment.
To reach the fuses remove the
cover A(fig. 74) after releasing the
fastening clips B.
fig. 71
L0A0144b
fig. 72
L0A0143b
fig. 73
L0A0265b
fig. 74
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Oil consumption is ex-
tremely low. If the oil level
needs topping up again af-
ter a short period of time, have the
system checked for leakage at a
Lancia Dealership.BRAKE AND HYDRAULIC
CLUTCH FLUID (fig. 16)
Unscrew cap A: check that the fluid
level in the reservoir is at maximum.
Fluid level in the reservoir shall not
exceed the MAXmark.
If fluid has to be added, it is sug-
gested to use the brake fluid in table
"Fluids and lubricants" (see chapter
"Technical characteristics").
NOTEClean accurately the tank cap
Aand the surrounding surface.
Prevent brake fluid, which
is highly corrosive, from
coming into contact with
painted parts. Should it happen,
immediately wash with water.
Do not let the power
steering fluid come into
contact with hot engine
parts. It catches fire very easily.
fig. 16
L0A0294b
– Refit hose C.
– Refit cap Aand check for seal
proper positioning into its seat, then
secure the cap with screws B.At plug opening, pay maximum at-
tention in order to prevent any impu-
rities from entering the tank.
For topping up, always use a funnel
with integrated filter with mesh equal
to or lower than 0.12 mm.
IMPORTANT Brake fluid absorbs
moisture, for this reason, if the car is
mainly used in areas with a high de-
gree of atmospheric humidity, the
fluid should be replaced at more fre-
quent intervals than specified in the
“Service schedule”.