USE OF MATERIALS THAT DO NOT HARM THE ENVIRONMENT
None of the car’s components contain asbestos. Padding and the air conditioning system do not contain CFCs
(Chlorofluorocarbides), the gases considered responsible for the destruction of the ozone layer. None of the
colourings and anti-corrosion coatings of the nuts and bolts contain air- or water-table-polluting cadmium or
chromates, but environmentally-friendly substances.
DEVICES FOR REDUCING EMISSIONS (petrol engines)
Three-way catalytic converter (catalytic exhaust pipe)
The exhaust system is equipped with a catalyst made up of noble metal alloys; it is housed in a stainless steel
container capable of withstanding the very high operating temperatures.
The catalyst converts the unburnt hydrocarbons, the carbon monoxide and the nitric oxides found in the exhaust
gases (though in small amounts, thanks to the electronic-injection ignition systems) into non-polluting substances.
When functioning normally, the catalytic converter reaches high temperatures. For this reason do not park the car
over inflammable material (e.g. paper, fuel oil, grass, dead leaves, etc.).
Lambda sensors
The Lambda sensors detect the oxygen content in the exhaust gas. The signal sent by the oxygen sensor is used by
the injection system electronic control unit to constantly mix air and fuel in the correct proportion.
Evaporation control system
As it is impossible to stop the build-up of petrol fumes, also when the engine is not running, the system traps them
in a special container holding active carbon.
The fumes are sucked in from here and burnt while the engine is running.
ENGINE OIL
Checking engine oil
Check the oil level a few minutes (about 5) after the engine has
stopped, with the car parked on level ground.
Check that the level is within the MIN and MAX marks on the
dipstick. The interval between the MIN and MAX marks corresponds
to about one litre of oil.
Topping up engine oil
If the oil level is near or even below the MIN mark, add oil through
the filler neck, until reaching the MAX mark. Oil level shall never
exceed the MAX mark.
IMPORTANT If a routine check reveals that the oil level is above the
MAX mark, contact Lancia Dealership to have the correct level
restored.
IMPORTANT After adding or changing the oil, let the engine turn
over for a few seconds and wait a few minutes after turning it off
before you check the level.
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TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS
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SAFETY
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MAINTENANCE
L0D0208m
L0D0209mL0D0326m
1.416Vversions
1.3 Multijet versions 1.9 Multijet versions
L0D0258m1.48Vversions
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