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JUMP STARTING
If the battery is flat, you can use
another battery to start the engine.
Its capacity must be the same or
slightly greater than the flat battery
(see the “Technical Specification”
chapter).
The battery is placed on the left
side of the boot, protected by a
cover.Before opening the lug-
gage compartment bonnet
to reload the battery or to
connect an auxiliary battery,
carefully read and comply with
the instructions contained in the
paragraph “If battery is to be dis-
connected” in the chapter “In an
emergency”.
Jump starting does not damage the
Lancia CODE system. Proceed as
follows:
1) Disconnect all electrical devices
that are not strictly useful.
2) Lift the boot tailgate by turning
the key metal insert clockwise in the
latch.3) Loosen the knob A(fig. 1) and
remove the protective cover B.
4) Press flanges A(fig. 2) and
remove the cover B.
5) Connect the positive terminals
(+) A(fig. 3) and Bof the two bat-
teries with a jump lead.
6) With a second lead connect first
the negative terminal (–) Cof the
auxiliary battery and then the earth
braid Dof the car to be started.
fig. 1
L0A0030b
fig. 2
L0A0031b
fig. 3
L0A0032b
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If the car is left inactive
for long periods at cold,
remove the battery and
store it in a warm place to pre-
vent freezing.CHECKING THE BATTERY
CHARGE
The quality of the battery charge can be checked through the indicator (where
required).
If the battery is not fitted with electrolyte level indicator, the relevant checks
must only be carried out by authorised personnel.
To check the battery charge, slacken the two fastening screws and open the
cover. Check the battery charge and then reclose the cover, take care to prevent
pinching and short circuits.
Depending on the colour of the indicator, proceed as described in the table
below or on the label B(fig. 18) on the battery. Incorrect fitting of elec-
trical and electronic
accessories can seriously
damage the car. If you want to
add accessories after buying the
car (free-hand phone kit, etc.)
visit a Lancia Dealership. They
can suggest the most suitable
accessories to get and check
whether the electric system can
support the required load or
whether a larger capacity battery
is required.
When working on the
battery or near it, always
wear the proper goggles.
Running the battery with
low fluid level can dam-
age the battery beyond
repair and could also cause its
explosion.
Bright white colour
Dark colour
without green
central area
Dark colour
with green
central areaTop up electrolyte
Low battery
charge
Electrolyte level
and battery charge
sufficientContact a
Lancia Dealership
Charge the battery
(advisable to contact a
Lancia Dealership)
No action needed
