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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
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;
fig. 15L0D0216m
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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
IN AN
EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICA-
TIONS
INDEX
ABS (System) ........................ 85
Accessories purchased by the
owner .................................. 88
Air vents ............................... 48
Ashtray (smoker's kit) .......... 75
Automatic dual-zone climate
system.................................. 52
Battery
. - checking battery charge and
liquid level (electrolyte) ..... 177
- jump starting ..................... 137
- replacement ...................... 178
Bodywork
- maintenance ..................... 182
- version codes .................... 190
Bonnet .................................. 82
Boot ...................................... 80
Boot extension ....................... 80
Brake fluid level .................... 176
Brake lights
- bulb replacement ............. 153Brakes
- fluid level ......................... 176
- handbrake ........................ 116
- technical data ................. 193
Bulb (replacement) ............... 147
Capacities ............................. 201
Car maintenance and care ..... 165
- scheduled maintenance plan 167
Car parked ............................ 116
Car radio
- setup ................................ 87
Carrying children safely ........ 101
Ceiling light ........................... 69
Changing a wheel .................. 142
Checking fluid levels ............. 171
Child lock ............................ 19
Cigar lighter (smoker's kit) .... 75
Clutch ................................... 192
CO
2emissions ....................... 205
Control buttons display .........22-25
Cruise Control ....................... 67Dashboard ........................... 8
Dashboard and controls ........ 7
Dimensions .......................... 198
Dipped beam headlights
- bulb replacement ............. 151
- controls ............................ 62
Direction indicators ............... 63
Direction indicators
- bulb replacement ............. 152
- controls ............................ 63
Dualdrive
(electric power steering) ...... 89
Engine compartment ............. 171
Engine coolant gauge ............ 22
Engine cooling system fluid
level ................................... 174
Engine oil level ..................... 173
Engine oil
- level check ........................ 173
- technical specifications ..... 202
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