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Thousands of kilometres
Check handbrake stroke adjustment
Check exhaust emissions/smokiness (Multijet engines).
Check emissions in exhaust (petrol versions)
Replace fuel filter (Multijet versions)
Replace air cleaner filter (petrol versions)
Replace air cleaner filter (diesel versions) (❒)
Top-up liquid level (engine coolant, brakes, windscreen washer,
battery, Dual Function System etc…)
Check timing belt conditions (■)
Replace timing belt (*) (■)
Replace timing belt (1.6 Multijet versions) (*)
Replace auxiliary drive belt
Replace spark plugs (petrol versions)
Check operation of engine management systems
(using diagnostic socket)
Replace engine oil and oil filter (petrol versions)
Change engine oil and oil filter (Multijet versions with DPF) (**)
Change engine oil and oil filter (Multijet versions without DPF) (▲)
Change brake fluid (or every two years)
Replace pollen filter (or once a year)
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge
(*) Or every 4 years if the vehicle is used in one of the following particularly demanding conditions:
- prolonged use in cold/hot climates,
- city use with long standing with engine idling,
- use on particular dusty roads or roads sprinkled with sand and/or salt.
Or every five years regardless of mileage and conditions of use of the car.
(**) The engine oil and the filter must be changed when instrument panel warning light comes on (see “Warning lights and messages”
chapter) or however every 2 years.
(
❏)Every 30,000 km for 1.3 Multijet versions. (■) Excluding 1.3 Multijet and 1.6 Multijet versions. (▲) Every 30,000 km
If the car is used mainly in towns the engine oil and filter need to be changed every 12 months.
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INSPECTION PLAN
The following yearly inspection plan
is recommended for cars clocking less
than 20,000 km a year (e.g. approx-
imately 15.000 km):
❒check tyre conditions/wear and
pressure (included spare wheel)
❒check lighting system operation
(headlights, direction indicators,
hazard lights, boot, passenger
compartment, instrument panel
warning lights, etc.)
❒check windscreen wiper/washer
(nozzle direction and blade wear)
❒check front disk brake pad condi-
tions and wear;
❒visually inspect: engine, gearbox,
transmission, flexible and stiff pip-
ing (exhaust, fuel feed, brakes),
rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bush-
ings, etc.);❒check cleanness of locks, bonnet
and boot and lever cleanness and
lubrication;
❒check battery charge;
❒visually inspect the accessory drive
belt conditions;
❒check and top up liquids if re-
quired (engine coolant, brakes,
windscreen washer, battery, etc.);
❒engine oil replacement;
❒replace engine oil filter;
❒replace pollen filter (for versions/
markets, where provided).
ADDITIONAL
INTERVENTIONS
Every 1,000 km or before long jour-
neys, check and, if necessary, top up:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions.
Every 3,000 km check the following
and top-up, if required: engine oil
level.
You are recommended to use
PETRONAS LUBRICANTS products,
designed and produced specifically for
Lancia cars (see table “Capacities” in
section “Technical specifications”).
IMPORTANT - Engine oil
Should prevailing use of the car be
under one of the following specially
heavy conditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
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❒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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LEVELS
L0D0411m
L0D0412m
fig. 1 - 1.48Vversions (for versions/markets, where provided)
fig. 2 - 1.416Vversions
Never smoke while work-
ing in the engine compart-
ment. Flammable gases may be
present. Risk of fire.
WARNING
1 Engine coolant - 2 Engine oil -
3 Brake fluid - 4 Battery - 5 Wind-
screen/rear window washer/wiperBe careful not to confuse the
various types of fluids
while topping up: they are
all reciprocally incompati-
ble and may severely damage your
car.
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1 Engine coolant - 2 Engine oil -
3 Brake fluid - 4 Battery - 5 Wind-
screen/rear window washer/wiper
L0D0413m
L0D0494m
fig. 3 - 1.3 Multijet versions
fig. 4 - 1.3 Multijet 95 HP versions
1 Engine coolant - 2 Engine oil -
3 Brake fluid - 4 Battery - 5 Wind-
screen/rear window washer/wiper
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12
45
L0D0488mfig. 5 - 1.6 Multijet versions
1 Engine coolant - 2 Engine oil - 3 Brake fluid - 4 Battery - 5 Windscreen/rear
window washer/wiper
fig. 6 -1.4 8V versions
(for versions/markets, where provided)L0D0258m
ENGINE OIL fig. 6-7-8-9-10
Checking engine oil level
Check the oil level a few minutes
(about 5) after the engine has
stopped, with the car parked on level
ground.
The oil level shall be included be-
tween the MINandMAXmarks on
the dipstick . The range between the
MINandMAXlevels corresponds to
approximately 1 litre of oil.
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Prevent brake fluid which
is highly corrosive from
coming into contact with
painted parts. Should this
occur, immediately wash with wa-
ter.
Brake fluid is poisonous
and highly corrosive. In
the case of accidental contact, wash
the parts with water and mild soap
and rinse with plenty of water.
Call a doctor immediately if swal-
lowed.
WARNING
Symbolπon the contain
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
FUEL FILTER
(green filter)
DRAINING CONDENSATION
(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 lights c
on the cluster lights up or a mes-
sage appears on the reconfigurable
multifunctional display (some ver-
sions), contact a Lancia Dealership
to have the system bled. Water may
have been introduced in the tank if
this appears immediately after re-
fuelling: in this case, stop the en-
gine immediately and contact a
Lancia Dealership.
WARNING
CHECKING CHARGE
AND ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
The operations must be carried out as
described in this Owner’s Handbook
only by specialised personnel.
Topping must be carried out by spe-
cialised personnel at a Lancia Dealer-
ship.
Battery liquid is poisonous
and corrosive. Avoid con-
tact with the skin and eyes. Keep
naked flames and sources of
sparks away from the battery: risk
of explosion and fire.
WARNING
BATTERY
The battery is of the low maintenance
type and the electrolyte does not need
to be topped up with distilled water in
normal conditions of use.
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Running the battery with
an excessively low liquid
level will damage the battery be-
yond repair and even cause an ex-
plosion.
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 apply.
Follow the battery manufacturer’s in-
structions for maintenance.Batteries contain very dan-
gerous substances for the
environment. You are rec-
ommended to go to a Lan-
cia Dealership to have the battery
replaced where the old battery will
be disposed of respecting both the
environment and the laws in force.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
lengthen its life, observe the following
indications:
❒when the car is parked, make sure
that the doors, bonnet and tailgate
are closed properly to make sure
that the lights inside the passenger
compartment go out;
❒switch off all lights inside the vehi-
cle: the car is however equipped
with a system which switches all in-
ternal lights off automatically;
❒do not keep devices (e.g. sound sys-
tem, hazard lights, etc.) on for a
long time with the engine off;
❒before performing any operation on
the electrical system, disconnect the
battery negative cable;
❒battery terminals shall always be
perfectly tightened.
If the car is left for long
periods in very cold envi-
ronments, remove the battery and
store it in a warm place to prevent
freezing.
WARNING
Always wear the proper
protective eyewear when
working on the battery or near it.
WARNING