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Master Cylinder – Brake Fluid
Level Check
The fluid level in the master cylinder
should be checked when performing
underhood services, or immediately if
the “Brake System Warning Light”
indicates system failure.
Clean the top of the master cylinder
area before removing the cap. Add
fluid to bring the level up to the top of
the “FULL” mark on the side of the
master cylinder reservoir.
Overfilling of fluid is not recom-
mended because it may cause leaking
in the system.
Add enough fluid to bring the level up
to the requirements described on the
brake fluid reservoir. With disc
brakes, fluid level can be expected to
fall as the brake pads wear. However,
low fluid level may be caused by a
leak and a checkup may be needed.
Use only manufacturer's recom-
mended brake fluid. Refer to “Fluids,
Lubricants and Genuine Parts” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for fur-
ther information.
WARNING!
Use only manufacturer's recom-mended brake fluid. Refer to
“Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle” for further information. Us-
ing the wrong type of brake fluid
can severely damage your brake
system and/or impair its perfor-
mance. The proper type of brake
fluid for your vehicle is also iden-
tified on the original factory in-
stalled hydraulic master cylinder
reservoir.
To avoid contamination from for-
eign matter or moisture, use only
new brake fluid or fluid that has
been in a tightly closed container.
Keep the master cylinder reservoir
cap secured at all times. Brake
fluid in a open container absorbs
moisture from the air resulting in
a lower boiling point. This may
cause it to boil unexpectedly dur-
ing hard or prolonged braking,
resulting in sudden brake failure.
This could result in a accident.
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WARNING!(Continued)
Overfilling the brake fluid reser-
voir can result in spilling brake
fluid on hot engine parts, causing
the brake fluid to catch fire. Brake
fluid can also damage painted and
vinyl surfaces, care should be
taken to avoid its contact with
these surfaces.
Do not allow petroleum based
fluid to contaminate the brake
fluid. Brake seal components
could be damaged, causing partial
or complete brake failure. This
could result in an accident.
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
The automatic transmission and dif-
ferential assembly are contained
within a single housing.
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important that the proper lubri-
cant is used in the transmission to
assure optimum transmission perfor-
mance. Use only the manufacturer's
recommended transmission fluid. Re-
fer to “Fluids, Lubricants and Genu-
ine Parts” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
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hicle” for further information. It is
important that the transmission fluid
be maintained at the prescribed level
using the recommended fluid. No
chemical flushes should be used in
any transmission; only the approved
lubricant may be used.CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other
than the manufacturer's recom-
mended fluid may cause deteriora-
tion in transmission shift quality
and/or torque converter shudder.
Using a transmission fluid other
than the manufacturer's recom-
mended fluid will require more fre-
quent fluid and filter changes. Refer
to “Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle” for further information.
Special Additives
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
is an engineered product and its per-
formance may be impaired by supple-
mental additives. Therefore, do not
add any fluid additives to the trans-
mission. The only exception to this
policy is the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid leaks. In addition,
avoid using transmission sealers as
they may adversely affect seals.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your
transmission as the chemicals can
damage your transmission compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered
by the New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.
Fluid Level Check
The six-speed automatic transmission
is a sealed unit and has no dipstick.
Routine fluid level checks are not re-
quired. However, if you notice fluid
leakage or transmission malfunction,
visit your authorized dealer immedi-
ately to have the fluid level checked.
Operation with an improper fluid
level can greatly reduce the life of
your transmission. Your dealer can
check the fluid level using a special
service dipstick.
Ask your dealer to check the trans-
mission fluid level whenever the ve-
hicle is serviced. Fluid And Filter Changes
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”
for the proper maintenance intervals.
If the transmission is disassembled for
any reason, the fluid and filter should
be changed.
CAUTION!
Car maintenance should be done at
a LANCIA Dealership. For routine
and minor maintenance operations
you wish to carry out yourself, we do
recommend you have the proper
equipment, genuine LANCIA spare
parts and the necessary fluids; do
not however carry out these opera-
tions if you have no experience.
APPEARANCE CARE AND
PROTECTION FROM
CORROSION
Protection Of Body And Paint
From Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary
according to geographic locations and
usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice, and those
that are sprayed on trees and road
surfaces during other seasons, are
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highly corrosive to the metal in your
vehicle. Outside parking, which ex-
poses your vehicle to airborne con-
taminants, road surfaces on which the
vehicle is operated, extreme hot or
cold weather and other extreme con-
ditions will have an adverse effect on
paint, metal trim, and underbody
protection.
The following maintenance recom-
mendations will enable you to obtain
maximum benefit from the corrosion
resistance built into your vehicle.
What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration
or removal of paint and protective
coatings from your vehicle.
The most common causes are:
Road salt, dirt and moisture accu-mulation
Stone and gravel impact
Insects, tree sap and tar
Salt in the air near seacoast locali- ties
Atmospheric fallout/industrial pol- lutants Washing
Wash your vehicle regularly. Al-
ways wash your vehicle in the shade
using a mild car wash soap, and
rinse the panels completely with
clear water.
Use a high quality cleaner wax to remove road film, stains and to pro-
tect your paint finish. Take care
never to scratch the paint.
Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing that may dimin-
ish the gloss or thin out the paint
finish.
CAUTION!
Do not use abrasive or strong clean-
ing materials such as steel wool or
scouring powder, which will scratch
metal and painted surfaces.
Special Care
If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive near the ocean, hose
off the undercarriage at least once a
month. It is important that the drain holes
in the lower edges of the doors and
rocker panels be kept clear and
open.
If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, touch them
up immediately. The cost of such
repairs is considered the responsi-
bility of the owner.
If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or similar cause which de-
stroys the paint and protective
coating, have your vehicle repaired
as soon as possible. The cost of such
repairs is considered the responsi-
bility of the owner.
If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, de-icer salt,
etc., be sure that such materials are
well packaged and sealed.
If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider mud or stone
shields behind each wheel.
Use Touch Up Paint or equivalent on scratches as soon as possible.
Your authorized dealer has touch
up paint to match the color of your
vehicle.
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Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
All wheels and wheel trim, especially
aluminum and chrome plated wheels,
should be cleaned regularly with a
mild soap and water to prevent corro-
sion.CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool,
a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Do
not use oven cleaner. These products
may damage the wheel's protective
finish. Avoid automatic car washes
that use acidic solutions or harsh
brushes that may damage the
wheel's protective finish. Use only
the approved wheel cleaners or
equivalent.
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning
Procedure (for versions/markets,
where provided)
Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in
the following manner:
Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting with a clean,
dry towel. Blot any remaining stain with a
clean, damp towel.
For tough stains, apply a mild soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and
remove the stain. Use a fresh, damp
towel to remove soap residue.
For grease stains, apply a high quality cleaner to a clean, damp
cloth and remove the stain. Use a
fresh, damp towel to remove soap
residue.
Do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of protectants on
Stain Repel products.
Interior Care
Instrument Panel Surfaces
The instrument panel cover has a low
glare surface, which minimizes reflec-
tions in the windshield. Do not use
protectants or other products which
may cause undesirable reflections.
Use soap and warm water to restore
the low glare surface. Cleaning Leather Upholstery
Your leather upholstery can be best
preserved by regular cleaning with a
damp soft cloth. Small particles of
dirt can act as an abrasive and dam-
age the leather upholstery and should
be removed promptly with a damp
cloth. Care should be taken to avoid
soaking your leather upholstery with
any liquid. Please do not use polishes,
oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, deter-
gents, or ammonia-based cleaners to
clean your leather upholstery. Appli-
cation of a leather conditioner is not
required to maintain the original con-
dition.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for
cleaning purposes. Many are poten-
tially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respira-
tory harm.
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Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights
that are lightweight and less suscep-
tible to stone breakage than glass
headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as
glass and therefore different lens
cleaning procedures must be fol-
lowed.
To minimize the possibility of scratch-
ing the lenses and reducing light out-
put, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild
soap solution followed by rinsing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning compo-
nents, solvents, steel wool or other
aggressive material to clean the
lenses.
Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned
on a regular basis with any commer-
cial household-type glass cleaner.
Never use an abrasive type cleaner.
Use caution when cleaning the inside
rear window equipped with electric
defrosters or the right rear quarter
window equipped with the radio an-tenna. Do not use scrapers or other
sharp instruments that may scratch
the elements.
When cleaning the rearview mirror,
spray cleaner on the towel or rag that
you are using. Do not spray cleaner
directly on the mirror.
Cleaning Plastic Instrument
Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments
in this vehicle are molded in clear
plastic. When cleaning the lenses,
care must be taken to avoid scratch-
ing the plastic.
1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild
soap solution may be used, but do not
use high alcohol content or abrasive
cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean
with a clean damp rag.
2. Dry with a soft cloth.
Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye or clean the seat
belts with chemical solvents or abra-
sive cleaners. This will weaken the
fabric. Sun damage can also weaken
the fabric.
If the seat belts need cleaning, use a
mild soap solution or lukewarm wa-
ter. Do not remove the belts from the
car to wash them.
Replace the seat belts if they appear
frayed or worn, or if the buckles do
not work properly.
CLEANING THE
INSTRUMENT PANEL
CUPHOLDERS
Removal
Pull the flexible liner from the cup-
holder drawer starting at one edge to
ease removal.
Cleaning
The liner is top shelf dishwasher safe,
or you may follow the cleaning proce-
dure below.
Soak the liner in a mixture of medium
hot tap water and one teaspoon of
mild liquid dish soap. Let soak for
approximately 30 minutes. After
30 minutes, pull the liner from the
water and dip it back into the water
about six times. This will loosen any
remaining debris. Rinse the liner thor-
oughly under warm running water.
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Shake the excess water from the liner
and dry the outer surfaces with a
clean soft cloth.
Installation
Place the liner into the cupholder
drawer and press the liner into place
so that the retention tabs seat into the
corresponding openings in the
drawer.
FUSES
TOTALLY INTEGRATED
POWER MODULE
The Totally Integrated Power Module
is located in the engine compartment
near the battery. Refer to the appli-
cable “Engine Compartment” illus-
tration in this section. This center
contains cartridge fuses and mini-
fuses. A label that identifies each
component may be printed or em-
bossed on the inside of the cover.
CAUTION!
When installing the Totally Inte-grated Power Module cover, it is
important to ensure the cover is
properly positioned and fully
latched. Failure to do so may al-
low water to get into the Inte-
grated Power Module, and possi-
bly result in a electrical system
failure.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
When replacing a blown fuse, it is
important to use only a fuse hav-
ing the correct amperage rating.
The use of a fuse with a rating
other than indicated may result in
a dangerous electrical system
overload. If a properly rated fuse
continues to blow, it indicates a
problem in the circuit that must
be corrected.
The numbers inside the TIPM cover
correspond to the following table.
Totally Integrated Power Module
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FUSES/TIPM
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
J1 40 Amp Green — Power Folding Seat
J2 30 Amp Pink — Power Liftgate Module
J3 30 Amp Pink — Rear Door Module (RR Door Node)
J4 25 Amp Natural — Driver Door Node
J5 25 Amp Natural — Passenger Door Node
J6 40 Amp Green — Antilock Brakes Pump/Stability Control System
J7 30 Amp Pink — Antilock Brakes Valve/Stability Control System
J8 40 Amp Green — Power Memory Seat (for versions/markets, where provided)
J9 40 Amp Green — Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle Motor/Flex Fuel
J10 30 Amp Pink — Headlamp Wash Relay/Manifold Tuning Valve
J11 30 Amp Pink — Power Sliding Door Module/Anti–Theft Module Relay Lock
Feed
J12 30 Amp Pink Rear Blower Motor/ RAD Fan
J13 60 Amp Yellow — Ignition Off Draw (IOD) – Main
J14 40 Amp Green — Rear Window Defogger
J15 40 Amp Green — Front Blower
J17 40 Amp Green — Starter Solenoid
J18 20 Amp Blue — Powertrain Control Module Trans Range
J19 60 Amp Yellow — Radiator Fan
J20 30 Amp Pink — Front Wiper LO/HI
J21 20 Amp Blue — Front/Rear Washer
J22 25 Amp Natural — Sunroof Module
M1 — 15 Amp Blue Rear Center Brake Lamp/Brake Switch
M2 — 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Lighting/Fog Lamps
M3 — 20 Amp Yellow Front/Rear Axle Locker/Vacuum Pump Motor
M4 — 10 Amp Red Trailer Tow
M5 — 25 Amp Natural Inverter
M6 — 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #1 (ACC), Rain Sensor
M7 — 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #2 (BATT/ACC SELECT)
M8 — 20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seat (for versions/markets, where provided)
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FUSES/TIPM
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
M9 — 20 Amp Yellow Rear Heated Seat (for versions/markets, where provided)
M10 — 15 Amp Blue Ignition Off Draw — Video System, Satellite Radio, DVD,
Hands-Free Module, Universal Garage Door Opener, Vanity
Lamp, Streaming Video Module
M11 — 10 Amp Red Ignition Off Draw – Climate Control System
M12 — 30 Amp Green Amplifier (AMP)/Radio
M13 — 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Off Draw— Instrument Cluster, SIREN, Clock Mod-
ule, Multi-Function Control Switch/ITM
M14 — 20 Amp Yellow Spare Fuse
M15 — 20 Amp Yellow Rear View Mirror, Instrument Cluster, Multi-Function Con-
trol Switch, Tire Pressure Monitor, Glow Plug Module – Ex-
port Diesel Only, Assy-Shifter (Hall Effect), Acoustic Noise
Cancellation
M16 — 10 Amp Red Airbag Module/Occupant Classification Module
M17 — 15 Amp Blue Left Tail/License/Park Lamp, Running Lamps
M18 — 15 Amp Blue Right Tail/Park/Run Lamp
M19 — 25 Amp Natural Automatic Shutdown #1 and #2
M20 — 15 Amp Blue Instrument Cluster Interior Light, Switch Bank, Steering
Column Module, Switch Steering Wheel
M21 — 20 Amp Yellow Automatic Shutdown #3
M22 — 10 Amp Red Right Horn (HI/LOW)
M23 — 10 Amp Red Left Horn (HI/LOW)
M24 — 25 Amp Natural Rear Wiper
M25 — 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump, Diesel Lift Pump – Export Only
M26 — 10 Amp Red Power Mirror Switch, Driver Window Switch
M27 — 10 Amp Red Ignition Switch, Wireless Control Module, Keyless Entry
Module, Steering Column Lock
M28 — 10 Amp Red Powertrain Control Module, Transmission Feed, Transmis-
sion Control Module
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