IMPORTANT - Battery
The charge in the battery should be checked at the
start of winter to limit the risk of electrolyte
freezing.This check should be carried out more frequently if
the car is used mainly for short trips, or if it is fitted
with accessories that permanently absorb electricity
even with the ignition key removed, especially in the
case of after market accessories. If the car is used in
hot climates or particularly harsh conditions it is
wise to check the level of the battery fluid
(electrolyte) more frequently than specified in the
“Service schedule” in this section.
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Car maintenance should be entrusted to Lancia Dealership. For routine and minor maintenance
operations you wish to carry out yourself, always make sure you have the proper equipment,
genuine Lancia spare parts and the necessary fluids; do not however carry out these operations if
you have no experience.
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PROTECTION FROM ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS
The main causes of corrosion are the following:
❒atmospheric pollution;
❒salty air and humidity (coastal areas, or hot
humid climates);
❒seasonal environment conditions.
Not to be underestimated is also the abrasive action
of wind-borne atmospheric dust and sand and mud
and gravel raised by other vehicles.
Lancia implemented the best manufacturing
technologies to effectively protect the bodywork
against corrosion.These include:
❒Painting products and systems which give the
car particular resistance to corrosion and
abrasion;
❒Use of galvanised (or pretreated) steel sheets,
with high resistance to corrosion;
❒Spraying of plastic parts, with a protective
function, in the more exposed points: underdoor,
inner fender parts, edges, etc.;
❒Use of “open” boxed sections to prevent
condensation and pockets of moisture from
triggering rust inside.
BODY AND UNDERBODY
WARRANTY
Your Lancia Idea is covered by warranty against
perforation due to rust of any original element of
the structure or body. For the general terms of this
warranty, refer to “Warranty Booklet”.
FUEL CONSUMPTION
The fuel consumption figures given in the table below are determined on the basis of the homologation tests set
down by specific European Directives.
The procedures below are followed for measuring consumption:
❒urban cycle: cold starting followed by driving that simulates urban use of the car;
❒extra-urban cycle: frequent accelerating in all gears, simulating extraurban use of the car; the speed varies
between 0 and 120 km/h;
❒combined consumption: is calculated weighing about 37% of urban cycle consumption and about 63% of
extraurban consumption.
IMPORTANT The type of route, traffic situations, weather conditions, driving style, general conditions of the
car, trim level/equipment/accessories, load, climate control system, roof rack, other situations that affect air
drag may lead to different fuel consumption levels than those measured.
Fuel consumption according to Directive 1999/100/EC (litres x 100 km)Urban Extra-urban Combined
1.48V(◊7.9 5.2 6.2
1.416V(5 gears) 8.5 5.5 6.6
1.416V(6 gears) 8.7 5.4 6.6
1.416VDual FuNction System 8.3 5.4 6.4
1.3 Multijet 70HP 6.2 4.5 5.1
1.3 Multijet 90HP 6.0 4.0 4.7
1.3 Multijet 70 HP Dual FuNction System 6.0 4.4 5.0
1.3 Multijet 90 HP Dual FuNction System 5.8 3.9 4.6
1.9 Multijet 6,5 4.4 5.2
(◊) Engine model provided for certain versions/markets only
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ABS (system) ...................... 138
ASR (system) ...................... 142
Accessories purchased
by the user ........................ 149
Air bags (front) ................... 175
– driver's air bag ............... 176
– passenger's front air bag . 176
– passenger's front air bag
manual deactivation ...... 177
– side bags .......................... 178
Air vents ............................. 82
Ashtray (Smokers’ kit) ....... 123
At the filling station............. 154
Automatic two-zone climate
control system ..................... 88
Battery
– checking the charge ........ 305
– jump starting .................. 254
– recharging ...................... 286
– replacing ........................ 306
Bodywork
– maintenance .................. 314
– version codes .................. 321
Bonnet ................................ 134
Boot ................................... 129
– extension ........................ 134– light ................................ 279
Brake lights
– bulb replacement ............ 276
Brakes
– fluid level ...................... 303
– handbrake ..................... 187
– technical data ................. 324
Bulb (replacement).............. 268
Capacities ........................... 332
Car inactivity ..................... 208
Car maintenance............... 290
– additional checks ............ 294
– Annual Inspection
Schedule ......................... 294
– scheduled service ............ 291
– Service Schedule ............. 292
Carrying children safely ...... 165
Ceiling lights ....................... 112
– bulb replacement ............ 277
Cellular telephone
– presetting........................ 148
Checking fluid levels ......... 297
Child lock ........................... 14Cigar lighter (Smokers’ kit) ... 123
Clutch ................................ 323
CO
2emissions .................... 336
Correct use of the car ....... 183
Cruise Control .................... 109
Current sockets ................... 122
Dashboard and controls.. 7-23
Diesel fuel filter .................. 304
Dimensions.......................... 329
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement ............ 272
– control ........................... 99
Direction indicators ............ 101
– bulb replacement ............ 273
– control ........................... 101
Door pockets ....................... 120
Doors .................................. 11
– emergency device for
locking doors from
outside ........................ 11-252
Dual FuNction System
gearbox ............................. 189
– oil level ........................... 301
Dualdrive
(electric power steering) ... 150
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– flashing .......................... 100
Manual climate control
system .............................. 83
Mechanical gearbox (use) .... 188
Multifunction display .......... 37
– controls........................... 38
Number plate light
– bulb replacement ........... 277
Oddment compartments ..... 119
– upper .............................. 118
Outlets ................................ 122
Parking ............................. 187
Parking sensors ................... 152
Performance ........................ 330
Plates ................................. 319
Power windows ................... 126
Pretensioners ....................... 162
Prolonged car inactivity ...... 208
Protecting the environment.. 156
Radio transmitters and
cellular telephones ............. 148
Rain sensor ......................... 106Rear fog lights
– bulb replacement ............ 276
– control button ................. 116
Rear window washer
– control ........................... 108
– fluid level ...................... 302
Rear window wipers
– blades ............................ 311
– control ........................... 104
– nozzles ............................ 313
– smart washing ................ 105
Rearview mirrors ................. 79
Rev counter ......................... 27
Reversing light
– bulb replacement ............ 275
Rims and tyres .................... 325
Roof racks ......................... 136
Rubber tubing ..................... 311
Safety devices................... 157
Seat belts
– general instructions ....... 163
– height adjustment .......... 160
– maintenance .................. 165
– S.B.R. system .................. 159
– use ............................ 158-160Seats ................................... 70
Side bags ............................ 178
Side/taillights
– bulb replacement ....... 274-275
– control ........................... 99
Smart washing .................... 105
Snow chains ....................... 207
Sound system
– installation .................... 147
– preset system ................. 147
Spark plugs ......................... 322
Speedometer........................ 27
Starting the engine
– bump starting ................. 255
– emergency start-up ......... 253
– ignition switch ............... 22
– jump starting ................. 254
– JTD engines .................... 184
– petrol engines ................ 184
– stopping the engine ......... 186
– warming up the engine .. 186
Steering ............................... 324
Steering lock ...................... 22
Steering wheel (adjustment) 69
Sunroof ............................... 124
Sun visors ........................... 123