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LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT
USE OF
THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
IF THE BATTERY IS FLAT
WARNING The battery charging procedure is
described only for information purposes. This
operation should be carried out by Lancia
Dealership.
Charging should be slow at low amp rating for 24
hours. Charging for a longer time may damage the
battery.
Charge the battery as follows:
❒disconnect battery negative terminal;❒connect the charger cables to the battery
terminals, observing the poles;
❒turn on the charger;
❒when you have finished, turn the charger off
before disconnecting the battery;
❒reconnect battery negative terminal.
WARNING If the vehicle is fitted with alarm system,
turn it off with the remote control (see “Alarm” in
the “Dashboard and controls” chapter).
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 ventilated area away from
naked flames or possible sources of sparks: explosion and fire risk.
WARNING
WARNING
Do not attempt to recharge a frozen battery. Thaw it first, otherwise it could
explode. If the battery froze, make sure the internal elements are not broken
(short-circuit risk) and that the casing is not cracked (risk of spilling the
poisonous and corrosive fluid).
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USE OF
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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS
DASHBOARDAND CONTROLS
INDEX
INDEX
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
