2009 Lancia Musa Owner handbook (in English)

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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 com-
ing into contact with painted
parts. Should that occur, im-
mediately wash with water.
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 immediately
call a doctor.
WARNING
The symbol π, on the con-
tainer, indicates a synthetic
brake fluid, which is different from
a mineral fluid. Use of a mineral
type fluid will damage the special
rubber seals of the braking system
beyond repair.
WARNING
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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 injection
system and irregular engine opera-
tion. If the warning lightcon the
display lights up (on some versions
with the message on the reconfig-
urable multifunctional display), go
to a Lancia Dealership as soon as
possible to have the system bled.
Water may have been introduced in
the tank if this appears immediately
after refuelling: in this case, stop the
engine immediately and contact a
Lancia Dealership.
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 contact
with the skin and eyes. Keep naked
flames or possible sources of sparks
away from the battery: risk of ex-
plosion 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 damage
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 substances
that can be very dangerous
for the environment. t is ad-
visable to have the battery
changed by a Lancia Dealership
where it will be disposed of according
to the law.Incorrect assembly of electric
and electronic devices may
cause severe damage to your
car. Go to a Lancia Dealer-
ship if you want to install accessories
(alarms, mobile phone, etc.): they will
suggest the most suitable 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 oper-
ations on the battery or near
it, always protect your eyes with the
special goggles.
WARNING
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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 cor-
rect 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 im-
paired.
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.
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These include:
❒painting products and systems
which give the car particular re-
sistance to corrosion and abrasion;
❒use of galvanised (or pre-treated)
steel sheets, with high resistance to
corrosion;
❒spraying of plastic parts, with a
protective function, in the more
exposed points: underdoor, inner
fender parts, edges, etc.
❒boxed parts designed to avoid con-
densation and trapping of water,
possible causes of corrosion from
the inside.BODY AND UNDERBODY
WARRANTY
Your car is covered by warranty
against perforation due to rust of any
original element of the structure or
body. For the general terms of this
warranty, refer to the “ Warranty
Booklet”.ADVICE FOR PRESERVING THE
BODYWORK
Paint
Paintwork does not only serve an aes-
thetic purpose, but also protects the
underlying sheet metal.
Touch up abrasions and scratches im-
mediately to prevent the formation of
rust. Only use genuine spare paint
products for touch-ups (see “Body-
work paint identification plate” in the
“Technical Specifications” section).
Normal maintenance of paintwork
consists in washing the car: the fre-
quency depends on the conditions and
environment where the car is used.
For example, it is advisable to wash
the car more often in areas with a
high environmental pollution or on
roads sprinkled with salt.
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