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LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICA-
TIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
IN AN
EMERGENCY
OPENING/CLOSING
THE DOORS
Emergency device for opening
the doors from the outside
The doors are provided with a device
for locking all the door using the lock
in case of a power fault.
Proceed as follows to lock the doors:
❒insert the ignition key in lock
B-fig. 1
❒turn the device to position 1and
close the door.
fig. 1L0D0247m
STARTING
THE ENGINE
JUMP STARTING
If the battery is flat, the engine may
be started using an auxiliary battery
with the same capacity or a little
higher than the flat one.
Proceed as follows to start the engine:
❒connect the positive terminals (+
sign near terminal) of both batter-
ies using a lead;
❒With a second lead, connect the
negative terminal (–) of the auxil-
iary battery to an earthing point E
on the engine or the gearbox of the
car to be started;
❒start the engine;
❒when the engine has been started,
remove the leads reversing the or-
der above. If engine fails to start
again do not attempt any further
and call a Lancia Dealership. To reopen the doors:
❒insert the key in the lock on dri-
ver’s side and turn it anticlockwise
❒open the driver’s door
❒operate the door levers from the
inside of the vehicle for the re-
maining doors.
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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICA-
TIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
IN
EMERGENZA
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
❒short distances (less than 7-8 km)
repeated and with external tem-
peratures below zero;
❒frequently idling engines or long
distance low speed driving (e.g.
taxis or door-to-door deliveries) or
in case of a long term inactivity;
❒change engine oil more frequently
than shown on the “Service
Schedule”.
IMPORTANT - Air cleaner
When the car is used on dusty roads,
change the air cleaner more fre-
quently than shown on the “Service
Schedule”. Call a Lancia Dealership
for doubts regarding engine oil and
air cleaner replacement. IMPORTANT - Pollen filter
It is advisable to replace the filtering
element more frequently if the car is
used in dusty or very polluted places.
Specifically, replace if a lower air flow
into the passenger compartment is
found.
IMPORTANT - Diesel filter
Using diesel not complying with Eu-
ropean Specification EN590 may lead
to the need to replace the diesel fuel
filter more frequently than shown in
the “Service Schedule”.IMPORTANT - Battery
Check the battery charge once a year,
preferably before the beginning to
winter, to prevent freezing of the elec-
trolyte.
Perform this inspection more fre-
quently if the car is mainly used for
short distances or if electrical devices
running with the key off are installed,
particularly after-market. Check the
battery level (electrolyte) more fre-
quently than shown on the “Service
Schedule” if the car is used in hot cli-
mates or in particularly demanding
conditions.
Take the car to a Lancia
Dealership for servicing.
Make sure you have the
right equipment, genuine
Lancia spare parts and consumables
for ordinary, minor interventions.
Do not attempt the operations if you
lack the experience.
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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICA-
TIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
IN AN
EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
IMPORTANT A battery which is kept
at a charge of less than 50% (optical
indicator with dark colour without
green area in the middle) for any
length of time will be damaged by sul-
phation leading to a reduction in
cranking power.
The battery will also be more at risk
of freezing (e.g. already at -10°C).
In case of prolonged halt, refer to the
“Storing the car” paragraph in the
“Starting and driving” chapter.
If after buying the car, you want to in-
stall electric accessories which require
permanent electric supply (alarm,
etc.) contact Lancia Dealership whose
qualified personnel, in addition to
suggesting the most suitable devices
from Lineaccessori Lancia, will eval-
uate the overall electric absorption,
checking whether the car’s electric
system is capable of withstanding the
load required, or whether it should be
integrated with a more powerful bat-
tery.
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 pressure to increase
when the car is used. For the correct
tyre inflation pressure, see “Wheels”
in “Technical specifications” section.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal
tyre wearfig. 15:
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 Dealership if
required.
❒Do not overload your vehicle: this
may cause serious damage to
wheels and tyres;
❒if a tyre is punctured, stop the ve-
hicle immediately and charge it to
avoid damage to the tyre, the rim,
suspensions and steering system;
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