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IF BATTERY IS TO BE DISCONNECTED
Battery is housed on the left side of
the luggage compartment, protected
by cover B(fig. 79). To remove cover
unscrew knob A.
DISCONNECTING THE
LOADED BATTERY
Should the charged battery be dis-
connected (e.g. during a car inactivity
time) perform these operations in the
given order:
1) Depress the push button on the
central console or on the remote con-
trol to open the boot. 2) Depress manually the inside hook
A (fig. 80) of the boot lock, and push
it back completely until the recall
electric travel is activated.
3) Remove the cover and disconnect
battery terminals.
4) Fully turn anti-clockwise the key
into the outside bonnet lock to pull
out the locking hook (fig. 81).
5) If necessary, it is now possible to
fully close the boot, leaving the bat-
tery disconnected.
6) When the battery it to be con-
nected again, to open the bonnet, fully
fig. 79
L0A0030b
fig. 80
L0A0332b
fig. 81
L0A0181b
turn the key anticlockwise in the lock,
and at the same time slightly press the
lower edge of the number plate holder
to reduce operation effort (fig. 81).
7) Connect battery terminals and as-
semble the cover again.
8) Depress push button A(fig. 81)
to restore normal lock operation.
9) Normally close the boot without
slamming it down; the lock electric
servo control will fully lock it.
10) Perform the initialisation of the
door lock, air conditioner and ESP
system control units, described below.

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SERVICE SCHEDULE
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ççççç ççççCheck tyre conditions and wear; adjust pressure, if required
Check primary and secondary battery charge status
Check wear of windscreen/rear window blades
Check rear disc brake pad wear
Inspect conditions of: underbody protection and outside
bodywork, piping (exhaust - fuel lines - brake lines), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushings, etc.), brake and fuel line hoses
Check for bonnet and boot lock cleanness, lever cleanness
and lubrication
Sight check for conditions of Poly-V accessory drive belt
Check diesel engine smokiness in exhaust
Replace fuel filter (JTD versions)
Check fuel evaporation system operation
Replace air cleaner cartridge (petrol versions)
Replace air cleaner cartridge (JTD versions)
Check and top up fluids (engine coolant, brakes,
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ADDITIONAL
CHECKS
Every 1,000 kmor before long
trips, check and top up as necessary:
– engine coolant level
– brake/hydraulic clutchfluid
level
– power steering fluid level
– windscreen/rear window and
headlight washer fluid level
– tyre pressure and conditions.
Every 3,000 kmcheck the engine
oil level and top up as necessary.
You are recommended to use FL
Seleniaproducts that are designed
and produced specifically for LAN-
CIA cars (see “Capacities” in
“Technical Specifications”).
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 opera-
tions:
1) Check tyre condition and wear
and adjust pressure (including spare
wheel)
2) Check wear on windscreen/rear
window blades
3) Check rear disc brake pad con-
ditions and wear
4) Inspect conditions of: under-
body protection and outside body-
work, piping (exhaust - fuel lines -
brake lines), rubber parts (boots -
sleeves - bushings, etc.), brake and
fuel line hoses5) check for bonnet and boot lock
cleanness, lever cleanness and lubri-
cation
6) Check primary and secondary
battery charge status
7) Check conditions of various con-
trol belts
8) Check and top up fluid levels
(engine coolant, brakes, windscreen
washer, battery, etc.)
9) Change engine oil
10) Replace engine oil filter
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IMPORTANTAfter topping up, let
the engine turn for a few seconds
and wait a few minutes after stop-
ping it before you check the level.
Engine oil consumption
Max. engine oil consumption is
usually 400 grams every 1000 km.
When the car is new, the engine
needs to run in, therefore the engine
oil consumption can only be consid-
ered stabilised after the first 5000 -
6000 km. ENGINE OIL
(fig. 7-8-9-10-11-12)
Check engine oil with the car on
level ground and while the engine is
still warm (approximately five min-
utes after stopping the engine).
Remove dipstick Aand clean it,
than plunge it down and check
whether the oil level is included
between the MINand MAXrefer-
ence lines on the dipstick. The gap
between the MINand MAXrefer-
ence lines corresponds to approxi-
mately one litre of oil.Do not add oil with dif-
ferent specifications (class,
viscosity, etc.) from the oil
already in the engine.
If the oil level is near or even below
the MINline, pour in oil through the
filler hole B, until it reaches the
MAXline.
IMPORTANTIf during a routine
check you will find that the oil level
is above the MAXreference line,
contact a Lancia Dealershipto
have the proper level restored. Be very careful under the
bonnet: you risk burning
yourself. Rememberthat
when the engine is hot, the fan
can start up and cause injuries.
fig. 7 - 2.0 TB version
L0A0323b
fig. 8 - 2.4 - 2.4 CAE versions
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Batteries contain sub-
stances that are very
harmful for the environ-
ment. You are advised to have the
battery changed at a Lancia
Dealership. It is properly
equipped for disposing of used
batteries in an environmentally-
friendly way that complies with
the law.
With the battery flat, or
after the interruption of
one of the protection
fuses, or if you want to disconnect
a loaded battery (e.g. for a car
stop period), before opening the
luggage compartment bonnet
carefully read and comply with
the instructions contained in the
paragraph “If battery is to be dis-
connected” in the chapter “In an
emergency”.
DUST/POLLEN
FILTER
This filter has a mechanical/elec-
trostatic air filtering action, provid-
ed that windows and doors are
closed.
Have the dust/pollen filter checked
once a year at a Lancia Dealership,
preferably at the onset of summer.
If the car is often used in dusty or
extremely polluted environments,
have the filter replaced more fre-
quently than specified in the Service
Schedule.
IMPORTANTFailure to replace
this filter can significantly reduce
climate control system effectiveness.
BATTERY
The battery is of the “Low
Maintenance” type and is fitted with
an indicator A(fig. 18) for checking
the electrolyte level and battery
charge.
Under normal condition of use top-
ping up the electrolyte with distilled
water is therefore not required. A
periodical check is however neces-
sary to make sure it is in efficient
conditions through the indicator on
the battery cover which should be
dark in colour with a green central
area.If the indicator is a bright colour,
or dark without the green central
area, contact a Lancia Dealership.
fig. 18
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CHARGING THE BATTERY
IMPORTANTThe battery charg-
ing procedure is described only for
information purposes since this
operation must be carried out by a
Lancia Dealership.
Charging should be slow at a low
amp rating for about 24 hours.
Charging for a longer period of time
may damage the battery.
Before reloading care-
fully read and comply with
instructions contained in
the paragraph “If battery is to be
disconnected” in the chapter “In
an emergency”.
To charge the battery proceed as
follows:
– Disconnect battery negative ter-
minal (–).
– Connect the battery charger wires
to the battery terminals and check
for proper bias.
– Turn the battery charger on.– After charging, turn the battery
charger off before disconnecting it
from the battery.
– Reconnect the battery negative
terminal (–).
The liquid in the battery
is poisonous and corrosive.
Do not let it touch the skin
or eyes. Recharging the battery
should be done in a well-venti-
lated area and away from naked
flames or possible sources of
sparks: explosion and fire risk.
Never attempt to charge
a frozen battery: it must
be thawed first, otherwise
it may explode. If freezing has
took place, the battery should be
checked before charging by spe-
cialised personnel, to make sure
that the internal elements are not
damaged and that the body is not
cracked, with the risk of leaking
poisonous and corrosive acid.IMPORTANTA battery which is
kept at a charge of less than 50% for
any length of time will be damaged
by sulphation leading to a reduction
in cranking power and a higher risk
of the battery electrolyte freezing
(this may even occur at –10 °C). If
the car is inactive for a long period
of time, refer to “Storing the car”, in
chapter “Driving your car”.
REPLACING THE
BATTERY
If required, replace the battery
with a genuine spare part presenting
the same specifications. If a battery
with different specifications is fitted,
the frequencies shown in the Service
Schedule in this chapter will no
longer apply. Refer to the instruc-
tions provided by the battery
Manufacturer.
IMPORTANTBefore opening the
luggage compartment bonnet to dis-
connect the battery, carefully read
and comply with instructions con-
tained in the paragraph “If battery is
to be disconnected” in the chapter
“In an emergency”.

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USEFUL ADVICE FOR
LENGTHENING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
To prevent rapidly draining the
battery and ensure that it continues
to work correctly, the following
should be noted:
– Terminals must always be firmly
tightened.
– Do not keep accessories (e.g.
sound system, hazard lights, parking
lights, etc.).
– When you park the car, ensure
the doors, boot and bonnet are
closed properly. The ceiling lights
must be off.
– Before working on the electrical
system, disconnect the negative
cable from the battery.– If after buying the car, you want
to install electric accessories which
require permanent electric supply,
visit a Lancia Dealership, whose
qualified personnel, in addition to
suggesting the most suitable devices
belonging to the Lineaccessori
Lancia, will evaluate the overall
electric absorption, checking
whether the car’s electric system is
capable of withstanding the load
required, or whether it should be
integrated with a more powerful
battery. These devices in fact take
electricity also when the ignition key
is removed (car parked, engine off),
and can gradually drain the battery.
The overall intake of these devices
(standard and after-market) must
be less than 0.6 mA x Ah (of the bat-
tery), as shown in the following
table.Battery Maximum
idle intake
70 Ah 42 mA
80 Ah 48 mA
100 Ah 60 mA
It is also important to remember
that high intake devices (such as
bottle warmers, vacuum cleaners,
cellular phones, frigo bar, etc.) will
speed up battery discharging when
powered with engine off or running
idle.
– Please note that when installing
additional systems in the car, incor-
rect wiring can be dangerous espe-
cially when concerning safety sys-
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Outside plastic parts must be
cleaned following the usual car
washing procedure.
Where possible avoid parking the
car under trees; the resinous sub-
stance that certain species of tree
shed dull the paintwork and increase
the possibility of rust forming.
IMPORTANTBird droppings
must be washed off immediately and
with great care as their acid is par-
ticularly aggressive.
Windows
Use specific window cleaners to
clean the windows. Use very clean
cloths to avoid scratching the glass
or damaging the transparency.
IMPORTANTTo prevent damage
to the electric heater element, wipe
the inside of the heated rear window
gently in the same direction as the
elements. To wash the car properly:
1) Remove the aerial from the roof
to prevent damaging it when wash-
ing the car in an automatic carwash.
2) Wash the body using a low pres-
sure jet of water.
3) Wipe a sponge with a light neu-
tral PH detergent solution over the
bodywork, frequently rinsing the
sponge.
4) Rinse well with water and dry
with a jet of air or a chamois leather.
When drying the car, be careful to
get at those parts which are not so
easily seen e.g. the door frames, bon-
net and around the headlights where
water can most readily collect.
You should leave the car out in the
open so that any water remaining
can evaporate more easily.
Do not wash the car after it has
been parked in the sun or while the
bonnet is hot: it could take the shine
off the paint. Cleaning chromium
plated/anodized bodywork parts
To clean body parts such as mold-
ings, cappings, etc., use neutral pH
detergents. Avoid generic cleaning
products.
These parts shall be rinsed well with
water and then dried with a jet of air
or a chamois leather.
For further treatment use special
polish for chromium plated/anodized
parts.
Suitable car cleaning products are
available at Lancia Dealerships.