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When the vehicle is used under par-
ticularly harsh climate conditions, we
recommend using a 60-40 mixture of
PARAFLU UP and demineralised
water.
WINDSCREEN/
REAR WINDOW WASHER
FLUID fig. 11
To add fluid lift the cap Aand pour
in a mixture of water and TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35fluid, in the
following proportions:
❒30% of TUTELA PROFES-
SIONAL SC 35and 70% of water
in summer;
❒50% of TUTELA PROFES-
SIONAL SC 35and 50% of water
in winter.
At temperatures inferior to –20°C use
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35
undiluted.
Check level through the reservoir.
PARAFLU UP antifreeze is
used in the engine cooling
system. Use fluid of the same type
contained in the cooling system for
top-ups. PARAFLU UP may not be
mixed with other types of fluids. If
this accidentally occurs, do not start
the engine and contact a Lancia
Dealership.
WARNING
The engine cooling system
is pressurized. If required,
replace the cap with an original
spare part so as not to compromise
system efficiency.
WARNING
fig. 11L0D0212m
Do not travel with the
windscreen washing reser-
voir empty: the action of the wind-
screen washer is essential for im-
proving visibility.
WARNING
Some commercial addi-
tives for windscreen wash-
ing are flammable. The engine
compartment contains hot parts
which could start a fire if they
come into contact.
WARNING
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BRAKE FLUID fig. 12
Release cap: check that the liquid
contained in the tank is at the maxi-
mum level.
Fluid level in the reservoir must not
exceed the MAXmark.
Use the brake fluid shown in the
“Fluids and lubricants” table (see
“Technical Specifications”chapter).
NOTE Carefully clean the cap of the
reservoir and the surrounding surface.
When opening the cap, make sure
that no dirt gets into the reservoir.
For topping up always use a funnel
with integrated filter that has a mesh
inferior or equal to 0.12 mm.
fig. 12L0D0213m
IMPORTANT Brake fluid absorbs
moisture. For this reason, if the car is
mainly used in areas with a high de-
gree of atmospheric humidity, the
fluid should be replaced at more fre-
quent intervals than specified in the
“Service schedule”.
Prevent brake fluid which
is highly corrosive from
coming into contact with
painted parts. Should that
occur, immediately wash with wa-
ter.
The brake fluid is poiso-
nous and highly corrosive.
In the case of accidental contact,
wash the parts with water and
mild soap and rinse with plenty of
water. In case of swallowing im-
mediately call a doctor.
WARNING
The symbol π, on the con-
tainer, indicates a syn-
thetic brake fluid, which is differ-
ent from a mineral fluid. Use of a
mineral type fluid will damage the
special rubber seals of the braking
system beyond repair.
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DIESEL FILTER
(green filter)
DISCHARGE OF THE
CONDENSATE (Multijet versions)
The presence of water in
the feeding circuit may
cause severe damage to the injec-
tion system and irregular engine
operation. If the warning lightc
on the display lights up (on some
versions with the message on the
reconfigurable multifunctional dis-
play), go to a Lancia Dealership as
soon as possible to have the system
bled. Water may have been intro-
duced in the tank if this appears
immediately after refuelling: in
this case, stop the engine immedi-
ately and contact a Lancia Deal-
ership.
WARNING
INSPECTING THE CHARGE
AND THE ELECTROLYTE
LEVEL
Inspection operations must be carried
out by specialised personnel, follow-
ing the prescriptions contained in the
Owner Handbook.
Any top-up operations must be carried
out exclusively by specialised person-
nel and by the Lancia Dealership.
Battery liquid is poisonous
and corrosive. Avoid con-
tact with the skin and eyes. Keep
naked flames or possible sources of
sparks away from the battery:
risk of explosion or fire.
WARNING
BATTERY
The battery is of the “Limited main-
tenance” type: under normal condi-
tions of use the electrolyte does not
need topping up with distilled water.
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Using the battery when the
fluid is too low can dam-
age it irreparably and generate a
risk of explosion.
WARNING
CHANGING THE BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with a
genuine spare part having the same
specifications.
If a battery with different specifica-
tions is fitted, the service intervals
given in the “Service schedule” in this
section will no longer be valid.
Refer therefore to the instructions pro-
vided by the battery manufacturer.Batteries contain sub-
stances that can be very
dangerous for the environ-
ment. t is advisable to have
the battery changed by a Lancia
Dealership where it will be disposed
of according to the law.Incorrect assembly of elec-
tric and electronic devices
may cause severe damage
to your car. Go to a Lancia
Dealership if you want to install ac-
cessories (alarms, mobile phone,
etc.): they will suggest the most suit-
able devices and advise you if a
higher capacity battery needs to be
installed.USEFUL ADVICE FOR
LENGTHENING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and to
lengthen its life, observe the following
indications:
❒when you park your car, ensure
that doors, bonnet and flaps are
well closed in order to ensure that
no lights remain on inside the pas-
senger compartment;
❒switch off all lights inside the car:
the car is however equipped with
a system which switches all inter-
nal lights off automatically;
❒when the engine is off, do not keep
devices running for long periods
(e.g. sound system, hazard lights
etc.);
❒before performing any operation
on the electrical system, discon-
nect the battery negative terminal
cable;
❒screw the terminals of the battery
down hard.
If the vehicle must remain
unused for a long time at
very low temperatures, remove the
battery and carry it to a warm
place, to avoid freezing.
WARNING
When performing any op-
erations on the battery or
near it, always protect your eyes
with the special goggles.
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IMPORTANT If the charge level re-
mains for a long time under 50%, the
battery is damaged by sulphation, re-
ducing its capacity and starting atti-
tude.
The battery will also be more at risk
of freezing (e.g. already at –10°C).
Refer to the paragraph “Car inactiv-
ity” in “Starting and driving” if the
car is left parked for a long time.
If after buying the car, you want to in-
stall electric accessories which require
permanent electric supply (alarm,
etc.) contact the Lancia Dealership
whose qualified personnel, in addition
to suggesting the most suitable devices
beloning to the Lancia Lineaccessori
line, will evaluate the overall electric
absorption, checking whether the car’s
electric system is capable of with-
standing the load required, or whether
it should be integrated with a more
powerful battery.
Since these devices continue absorb-
ing energy even when the ignition key
is off, they gradually run down the
battery.WHEELS
AND TYRES
Check the pressure of each type, in-
cluding the spare, approximately once
every two weeks and before starting a
long journey: this check must be per-
formed with the tyre rested and cold.
It is normal for the pressure to in-
crease when the car is used; for the
correct tyre inflation pressure, see
“Wheels” in “Technical specifica-
tions” section.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal
tyre wear:
A: normal pressure: evenly worn
tread.
B: low pressure: tread particularly
worn on the edges.
C: excessive pressure: tread particu-
larly worn in the middle.
The tyres must be replaced when the
tread is less than 1.6 mm thick. In all
cases, follow the laws in force in the
country where you are driving.IMPORTANT NOTES
❒Avoid braking suddenly, burning
starts and violent knocks against
the curb, potholes or other obsta-
cles if possible. Long distances on
rough roads may damage the
tyres;
❒check the tyres regularly for cuts
on the sides, swelling or irregular
tread wear. Go to a Lancia Deal-
ership if required;
❒do not overload your car: this may
cause serious damage to wheels
and tyres;
❒if a tyre is punctured, stop imme-
diately and charge it to avoid
damage to the tyre, the rim, sus-
pensions and steering system;
fig. 13L0D0216m
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❒the tyre ages even if rarely used.
Cracks in the tread and on the
sidewalls are a sign of ageing.
Have the tyres checked by spe-
cialised personnel if they have
been fitted for longer than 6 years.
Remember to check the spare
wheel very carefully;
❒In the case of replacement, always
fit new tyres, avoiding those of du-
bious origin;
❒If a tyre is changed, also change
the inflation valve;
❒to allow even wear between the
front and rear tyres, it is advisable
to change them over every 10-15
thousand kilometres, keeping
them on the same side of the car
so as not to reverse the direction of
rotation.
Remember that road hold-
ing depends also on the
correct tyre inflation pressure.
WARNING
If the pressure is too low
the tyre overheats and this
can cause it serious damage.
WARNING
Do not cross switch the
tyres, moving them from the
right of the car to the left and vice
versa.
WARNING
Never subject alloy rims to
repainting treatments re-
quiring the use of temperatures ex-
ceeding 150°C. The mechanical
properties of the wheels could be
impaired.
WARNING
RUBBER HOSES
As far as the brake system and fuel
rubber hoses are concerned, carefully
follow the “Service schedule” in this
section.
Ozone, high temperatures and pro-
longed lack of fluid in the system may
cause hardening and cracking of the
hoses, with possible leaks. Careful in-
spections are therefore necessary.
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WINDSCREEN/
REAR WINDOW
WIPERS
BLADES
Periodically clean the rubber part us-
ing special products; TUTELA PRO-
FESSIONAL SC 35is recommended.
Replace the blades if the rubber edge
is deformed or worn. In all cases, it is
advisable to replace them approxi-
mately once a year.
A few simple precautions can reduce
the possibility of damage to the
blades:
❒make sure that the rubber part is
not stuck to the windscreen at sub-
zero temperatures. Use an an-
tifreeze product to release it if re-
quired.
❒remove the snow from the win-
dow: this will avoid overstressing
the electrical motor in addition to
protecting the blades;
❒do not operate the windscreen
and the rear screen wipers on dry
glass.
Driving with worn wiper
blades is a serious hazard,
because visibility is reduced in bad
weather.
WARNINGInstructions for fitting the blade:
❒fit pin Cinto the hole loacted in
the middle of the blade B;
❒refit the arm with the blade on the
windscreen.
Changing the rear
window blade fig. 15
Proceed as follows:
❒raise the cover Aand remove the
arm from the car, slackening the
nutBthat fastens it to the pivot
pin;
❒fit the new arm, positioning it cor-
rectly, and fully tighten the nut;
❒lower the cover.
fig. 14L0D0452mfig. 15L0D0218m
Replacing the windscreen wiper
blades fig. 14
How to remove the blade:
❒raise the windscreen wiper arm A
from the windscreen;
❒turn the blade Bby 90° around
pinC, located at the end of the
wiper arm;
❒remove the blade from pin C.
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SPRAY NOZZLES
Windscreen washer fig. 16
If the jet of fluid is inadequate, firstly
check that there is fluid in the reser-
voir: see “Checking fluid levels” in
this section).
Then check that the nozzle holes are
not clogged, if necessary use a needle.
The windscreen spray nozzles, being
fluid dynamic, do not require adjust-
ment; the windscreen washer fluid is
nebulised in order to cover a prede-
fined part of the glass.Rear window wiper fig. 17
The rear window spray nozzle is also
fluid dynamic and does not require
adjustment; the rear window washer
fluid is nebulised in order to cover a
predefined part of the glass.
The spray nozzle is located on the up-
per part of the tailgate.
BODYWORK
PROTECTION FROM
ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS
The main causes of corrosion are the
following:
❒atmospheric pollution;
❒salty air and humidity (coastal ar-
eas, or hot humid climates);
❒seasonal environment conditions.
Not to be underestimated is also the
abrasive action of wind-borne atmos-
pheric dust and sand and mud and
gravel raised by other cars.
On your car, Lancia has implemented
the best manufacturing technologies
to effectively protect the bodywork
against corrosion.
fig. 16L0D0219mfig. 17L0D0220m
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