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1) Engine oil
2) Brake fluid
3) Windscreen/rear window and
headlight washer fluid
4) Engine coolant
5) Power steering fluid
L0A0342b
L0A0358b
fig. 5 - 3.0 V6 CAE version
fig. 6 - 3.2 V6 CAE version

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fig. 14
L0A0293b
fig. 15
L0A0158b
The engine cooling sys-
tem works with PARAFLU
UP. Top up only with the
same fluid contained in the cool-
ing circuit. PARAFLU UP cannot
be mixed up with PARAFLU 11 or
other fluids. Should this take
place, do not start the engine and
contact a Lancia Dealership. In
case of need, lacking the speci-
fied fluid, top up with water and
contact a Lancia Dealership to
have the proper proportions
restored.
The cooling system is
pressurised. If necessary,
replace the cap with a
genuine spare part to avoid com-
promising the system efficiency.
The mixture of distilled water
and PARAFLU gives freeze pro-
tection down to -35°C. POWER STEERING FLUID
(fig. 14-15)
Fluid level in the reservoir should
be at the maximum.
This check should be performed
when the engine is cold and with the
car on level ground.
For topping up, remove cap A,
after loosening the fastening screws
Bwith the wrench provided (in the
tool bag), then remove hose Cand
loosen cap D.
Check that the level reaches the
MAXreference line on the dipstick
integral with the reservoir cap (for
cold check use the level indicated on
the 20 °C side of the dipstick).If the fluid level in the reservoir is
below the specified one, top up only
with one of the products shown in
table “Fluids and lubricants” in
chapter “Technical Specifications”
proceeding as follows:
– Start the engine and wait for the
oil level in the reservoir to stabilise.
– With the engine running, turn the
steering wheel lock to lock a few
minutes.
– Top up to the MAXreference line
and then refit the cap D.

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Oil consumption is ex-
tremely low. If the oil level
needs topping up again af-
ter a short period of time, have the
system checked for leakage at a
Lancia Dealership.BRAKE AND HYDRAULIC
CLUTCH FLUID (fig. 16)
Unscrew cap A: check that the fluid
level in the reservoir is at maximum.
Fluid level in the reservoir shall not
exceed the MAXmark.
If fluid has to be added, it is sug-
gested to use the brake fluid in table
"Fluids and lubricants" (see chapter
"Technical characteristics").
NOTEClean accurately the tank cap
Aand the surrounding surface.
Prevent brake fluid, which
is highly corrosive, from
coming into contact with
painted parts. Should it happen,
immediately wash with water.
Do not let the power
steering fluid come into
contact with hot engine
parts. It catches fire very easily.
fig. 16
L0A0294b
– Refit hose C.
– Refit cap Aand check for seal
proper positioning into its seat, then
secure the cap with screws B.At plug opening, pay maximum at-
tention in order to prevent any impu-
rities from entering the tank.
For topping up, always use a funnel
with integrated filter with mesh equal
to or lower than 0.12 mm.
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”.

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RUBBER
TUBING
Follow the Service Schedule to the
letter as concerns braking, power
steering and fuel line rubber tubing.
Ozone, high temperatures and long
absence of fluid in the system can in
fact cause the hardening and crack-
ing of the pipes with possible loss of
fluid. A careful check is therefore
essential.
WINDSCREEN
WIPERS
BLADES
Periodically clean the rubber part
with suitable products. We recom-
mendTUTELA PROFESSIONAL
SC 35.
Change the blades if the rubber
edge is warped or worn out. You
should in any case change them
approximately once a year.
Some simple steps can reduce
potential damage to the blades:
– If the temperatures falls to below
zero, make sure the rubber blade is
not frozen to the windscreen. If nec-
essary, free it with a de-icing com-
pound.
– Remove any snow that has settled
on the glass: besides saving the
blades you will avoid straining the
electric windscreen wiper motor and
causing it to overheat.
– Do not operate the windscreen
wipers on dry glass.Travelling with worn
wiper blades is dangerous
because it reduces visibil-
ity in bad weather.
Checking the blades
Before checking, clean the wind-
screen and rubber blades carefully
with warm water and soap or with
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35
windscreen washing fluid. The
windscreen should be perfectly clean
and not greasy. If required, complete
the cleaning operation with degreas-
ing products (ammonia based) or
degreasing polishes.

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2.4
Rack-and-pinion
power steering gear.
Optional, where provided,
(VARIOSTEER)hydraulic
power steering (power
steering variable
with speed)
Energy-absorbing jointed
steering column with
manual or electric
(position memory) angular
adjustment system
Energy-absorbing
steering wheel
12.2
2.242.0 TB
Rack-and-pinion
power steering gear.
Optional, where provided,
(VARIOSTEER)hydraulic
power steering (power
steering variable
with speed)
Energy-absorbing jointed
steering column with
manual or electric
(position memory) angular
adjustment system
Energy-absorbing
steering wheel
12.2
2.242.4 CAE
Rack-and-pinion
steering gear, with
VARIOSTEER hydraulic
power steering
(power steering
variable with speed)
Energy-absorbing jointed
steering column with
manual or electric
(position memory) angular
adjustment system
Energy-absorbing
steering wheel
12.2
2.16
STEERING
Control
Steering column
Steering wheel
Minimum steering circle metres
Number of steering
wheel turns lock-to-lock

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2.4 JTD 20VCAE
Rack-and-pinion
steering gear, with
VARIOSTEER hydraulic
power steering
(power steering
variable with speed)
Energy-absorbing
jointed steering
column with
manual or electric
(position memory)
angular adjustment system
Energy-absorbing
steering wheel
12.2
2.163.2 V6 CAE
Rack-and-pinion
steering gear, with
VARIOSTEER hydraulic
power steering
(power steering
variable with speed)
Energy-absorbing
jointed steering
column with
manual or electric
(position memory)
angular adjustment system
Energy-absorbing
steering wheel
12.2
2.16
Control
Steering column
Steering wheel
Minimum steering circle metres
Number of steering
wheel turns lock-to-lock

CAPACITIES
Prescribed fuels
Recommended product
Unleaded petrol with a RON
not lower than 95
Diesel fuel for motor
vehicles (Specification EN590)
50-50 mixture of distilled water
andPARAFLU UP
SELENIA RACING
SELENIA WR
TUTELA CAR
TECHNYX
TUTELA CAR GI/V
TUTELA CAR GI/E
TUTELA TOP 4
Mixture of water and TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35
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2.4
75
10
–
–
8.6
5.50
–
1.70
–
1.05
approx 1.5
4.5 2.0 TB
75
10
–
–
8.6
5.50
–
1.70
–
1.05
approx 1.5
4.52.4 CAE
75
10
–
–
8.6
5.50
–
–
7.25
1.05
approx 1.5
4.5
Fuel tank: litres– including a reserve of litres
Fuel tank: litres
– including a reserve of litres
Engine cooling system litres
Engine oil (amount for periodical change – sump and filter) litres
Engine oil (amount for periodical
change – sump and filter) litres
Manual gearbox/differential kg
Electronic automatic gearbox litres
Hydraulic power steering litres
Hydraulic brake circuit
with ABS litres
Windscreen headlight washer
reservoir litres

3.2 V6
CAE
75
10
–
–
12.2
5.90
–
–
1.05
approx 1.5
4.5
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Prescribed fuels
Recommended product
Unleaded petrol with a RON
not lower than 95
Diesel fuel for motor vehicles
(Specification EN590)
50-50 mixture of
distilled water and PARAFLU UP
SELENIA RACING
SELENIA WR
TUTELA CAR GI/V
TUTELA CAR GI/E
TUTELA TOP 4
Mixture of water and TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35 2.4 JTD
20VCAE
–
–
75
10
8.6
–
5.0
–
1.05
approx 1.5
4.5
Fuel tank: litres
– including a reserve of litres
Fuel tank: litres
– including a reserve of litres
Engine cooling system litres
Engine oil (amount for periodical
change – sump and filter) litres
Engine oil (amount for periodical
change – sump and filter) litres
Electronic automatic gearbox litres
Hydraulic power steering litres
Hydraulic brake circuit
with ABS litres
Windscreen headlight washer
reservoir litres