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CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS AND
POLLUTION
Some suggestions which may help
you to keep the running costs of the
car down and lower the amount of
toxic emissions released into the
atmosphere are given below.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
The overall state of the car is an
important factor which has a
marked influence over fuel con-
sumption and driving comfort and
on the life span of your car. For this
reason care should be taken to main-
tain your car by carrying out the
necessary checks and regulations in
accordance with the specifications
given in the “Service Schedule” (see
sections: spark plugs, air cleaners,
timing...).Tyres
Tyre pressure should be checked at
least once every four weeks: if the
pressure is too low fuel consumption
increases as the resistance to the
rolling movement of the tyre is
greater. In this state, tyre wear is
increased and handling suffers,
which will effect safety.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with too much load in
the boot. The weight of the car (in
town traffic above all), and its trim
greatly effect consumption and sta-
bility.Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof or ski racks from
the car as soon as they are no longer
needed. These accessories reduce the
aerodynamic penetration of the car
and will increase consumption.
When transporting particularly
large objects, use a trailer, where
possible.
Electrical devices
Use electrical devices for the neces-
sary time only. The heated rear win-
dow, fog lights, windscreen wipers,
heater fan require large amounts of
electricity and increasing the request
for power will also increase fuel con-
sumption (up to +25% when driving
in towns).
Climate control system
The climate control system is an
additional load which greatly effects
the engine leading to higher con-
sumption (up to +20% in average).
When the temperature outside
allows, use the air vents where pos-
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Devices and utilities
Horn
Windscreen wiper controls
Brake light control (NC)
Brake light control (NA)
Ignition switch
Air conditioner compressor
Cruise Control (satellite controls)
Cruise Control (Adaptive point)
Climate control system fan
Engine cooling electric fan (first)
Engine cooling electric fan (second)
Right-hand headlight (control unit)
Left-hand headlight (control unit)
Diesel fuel filter (PTC)
Electronic injection system
Injectors (diesel versions)
Driving position point interface
Automatic transmission point interface
Climate control system point interface
Fuse
11
23
20
14
7
12
20
20
5
3
4
10
10
16
13
19
14
15
23
6
15
Ampere
15
7.5
7.5
10
20
7.5
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40
60
20
7.5
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20
7.5
20
20
10
7.5
10
7.5
Location
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Inspect conditions of timing belt
Replacement of timing gear drive belt (*) and Poly-V accessory
drive belt
Replace spark plugs (3.2 versions)
Replace spark plugs (2.0 TB)
Check engine control systems via diagnostic socket
Check manual gearbox oil level
Check automatic gearbox oil level
Change engine oil and oil filter (petrol versions)
Change engine oil and oil filter (2.4 JTD CAE version)(**)
Change brake fluid (or every 2 years)
Replace dust/pollen filter (or every year)
Clean engine cooling system
(*) Or every 4 years, in the event of demanding use (cold climate, use in cities, long idling, dusty areas).
Or every five years, regardless of the distance travelled.
(**) Actual interval for changing engine oil and oil filter depends on the conditions of use of the car and it is indicated by the rele-
vant message on the display (see section “Warning lights and messages”).20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 thousands of kilometres
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Batteries contain sub-
stances that are very
harmful for the environ-
ment. You are advised to have the
battery changed at a Lancia
Dealership. It is properly
equipped for disposing of used
batteries in an environmentally-
friendly way that complies with
the law.
With the battery flat, or
after the interruption of
one of the protection
fuses, or if you want to disconnect
a loaded battery (e.g. for a car
stop period), before opening the
luggage compartment bonnet
carefully read and comply with
the instructions contained in the
paragraph “If battery is to be dis-
connected” in the chapter “In an
emergency”.
DUST/POLLEN
FILTER
This filter has a mechanical/elec-
trostatic air filtering action, provid-
ed that windows and doors are
closed.
Have the dust/pollen filter checked
once a year at a Lancia Dealership,
preferably at the onset of summer.
If the car is often used in dusty or
extremely polluted environments,
have the filter replaced more fre-
quently than specified in the Service
Schedule.
IMPORTANTFailure to replace
this filter can significantly reduce
climate control system effectiveness.
BATTERY
The battery is of the “Low
Maintenance” type and is fitted with
an indicator A(fig. 18) for checking
the electrolyte level and battery
charge.
Under normal condition of use top-
ping up the electrolyte with distilled
water is therefore not required. A
periodical check is however neces-
sary to make sure it is in efficient
conditions through the indicator on
the battery cover which should be
dark in colour with a green central
area.If the indicator is a bright colour,
or dark without the green central
area, contact a Lancia Dealership.
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HEADLIGHT
WASHERS
Regularly check that the nozzles
(fig. 22) are intact and clean.
The headlight washers are auto-
matically switched on when the
windscreen washer is operated and
the headlights are on.
CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
During the winter, the climate con-
trol system must be turned on at
least once a month for about ten
minutes.
Before summer, have the system
checked at a Lancia Dealership.INITIALISING THE AIR
CONDITIONING CONTROL UNIT
Whenever the battery is electrically
connected again or it is reloaded after
being completely flat or after replac-
ing one of the protection fuses, to re-
store the correct operation of the air
conditioning, of the door locking and
of the ESP system. It is necessary to
perform the initialisation operations
contained in the paragraph “If battery
is to be disconnected” in the chapter
“In an emergency”.
fig. 22
L0A0122b
The system is filled with
R134a refrigerant which
will not pollute the envi-
ronment in the event of leakage.
Under no circumstances should
R12 fluid be used as it is incom-
patible with the system compo-
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Use
(*) IMPORTANT Do not top up or mix with fluids having characteristics different from those specified.
(❒)When the vehicle is used under particularly harsh climate conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLU UP and
demineralised water.
Applications
Mechanical gearbox and
differential petrol version
Mechanical gearbox and
differentials, diesel versions
Power steering
5-speed automatic
transmission
CV joints on wheel side
CV joints on differential
side
Brake and clutch hydraulic
control
Cooling circuits
Proportion:
50% water and
50% PARAFLU UP
To be used diluted
or undiluted Original fluids
and lubricants
TUTELA CAR TECHNYX
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F010.B05
TUTELA CAR MATRYX
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F108.F02
TUTELA GI/E
ContractualTechnical
Reference N° F001.C94
TUTELA GI/V
ContractualTechnical
Reference N° F333.105
TUTELA ALL STAR
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F702.G07
TUTELA STAR 325
Contractual Technical
Reference N°F301.D03
TUTELA TOP 4
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F001.A93
PARAFLU UP (*)
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F101.M01
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F201.D02
Fluid and lubricant specifications
for correct car operation
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 75W-85 that passes
API GL 4 specifications Plus, Fiat 9.55550.
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 75W-85, that pass
API GL4 specifications.
"ATF DEXRON III" oil..
Special lubricant for 5-speed transmissions with
controlled slip torque converters
Grease containing Molybdenum bisulphide for high
temperature appliances. N.L.G.I. 1-2 consistency.y
Poly-urea oil synthetic-based grease suitable for high
temperatures. NL.GI. 2 consistency
Synthetic fluid FMVSS no. 116, DOT 4, ISO 4925,
SAE J-1704 CUNA NC 956-01
Protective with antifreeze action, red colour based on in-
hibited monoethylen glycol and organic formula, that
passes CUNA NC 956-16, ASTM D 3306 specifications
Mixture of alcohol, water and surfactants
CUNA NC 956-11 Brake fluid Transmission
and hydraulic
power steering
lubricants and
greases
Protective agent
for radiators
Windscreen/
headlight washer
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FUEL
CONSUMPTION
The fuel consumption values
shown in the following table were
defined according to the type-
approval specifications in European
Directives.
Consumption values are defined by
means of the following procedures:–urban cycle: consisting of a cold
start and a simulated drive in city
streets;
–extra-urban cycle: consisting in
frequent accelerations, in all gears,
simulating normal conditions of use.
Speed ranges from 0 to 120 km/h;
–combined consumption: con-
sisting of 37% urban cycle and 63%
extra-urban cycle.IMPORTANTRoad and traffic
conditions, weather, general condi-
tions of the car, driving style, fittings
and accessories, use of the climate
control system, load, roof racks and
other situations penalising aerody-
namic penetration and effecting
rolling resistance will influence fuel
consumption rates which can be dif-
ferent from the values shown in the
table (see “Cheap running that
respects the environment” in
“Driving your car” chapter).
2.4
15.2
8.4
10.9 2.0 TB
15.5
8.5
11.12.4 CAE
17.4
8.8
12.02.4 JTD 20VCAE
12.1
6.9
8.83.2 V6 CAE
22.7
10.3
14.9Consumption according
to Directive
1999/100/CE(litres x 100 km)
Urban
Extra-urban
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INDEX
ABS system ........................... 245
- EBD electronic
brakeforce distributor ....... 245
Accessories purchased by
the user ............................... 221
Active carbondust/
pollen filter........................... 161
- maintenance ..................... 326
Aerosol cans (important) ........ 340
Air bags (front and side) ........ 88
- front passenger
presence sensor ................. 91
- general notes ..................... 95
- manually deactivating
the passenger’s
front air bag ..................... 90- manually deactivating
the rear side bags............... 94
- passenger’s
front air bag ..................... 90
- side air bags (Side bag –
Window bag) .................... 92
- “Smart Bag” system
(front Multistage
Airbags) ............................ 88
Air cleaner ............................. 325
Air vents ........................ 144-145
Anchoring the load .................. 232
Anti-lifting sensor .................. 42
Armrests
- front .................................. 65- rear .................................... 67
Ashtray
- front ................................. 215
- rear ................................... 215
ASR system ............................. 189
Autoclose function .................. 50
Automatic climate control
system ................................. 146
- controls ............................. 152
- front control panel ............. 148
- general .............................. 146
- how to use the climate
control system.................... 151
- maintenance ..................... 335
- rear control panel ............. 150
Automatic gearbox display ...... 110