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In addition to the electrical branches, the car's
electrical system can be connected only to the
supply cable for an electric brake and to the cable
for an internal trailer light, though not more
than 15 W. To connect, use the preset control unit
with a battery cable with cross-section no less
than 2.5 mm
2.
IMPORTANT The use of auxiliary loads other
than external lights (electric brake, winch, etc.)
must occur with engine running.
IMPORTANT To install a tow hook contact a
Lancia Dealership.
WARNING
The ABS with which the car may be
equipped will not control the braking
system of the trailer. Particular caution is
required on slippery roads.
WARNING
Never modify the braking system of
the car to control the trailer brake.
The trailer braking system must be fully
independent of the car’s hydraulic system.
SNOW TYRESUse snow tyres of the same size as the normal
tyres provided with the car.
A Lancia Dealership will be happy to provide
advice concerning the most suitable type of tyre
for the customer's requirements.
For the type of tyre to be used, inflation pressures
and the specifications of snow tyres, follow the
instructions given in paragraph "Wheels" in
section "Technical specifications".
The winter performance of these tyres is
considerably reduced when the tread thickness is
less than 4 mm. Replace them in this case.
Due to their specific features, the performance of
snow tyres is much lower than that of normal
types in normal conditions or long motorway
stretches. Their usage should therefore be
restricted in accordance with their type approval.
IMPORTANT When using snow tyres with a
maximum speed index below the one that can be
reached by the car (increased by 5%), place a
notice in the passenger compartment, plainly in
view, which states the maximum speed allowed by
the snow tyres (as per EC Directive).
All four tyres should be the same (brand and
track) to ensure greater safety when driving and
braking and better driveability. Remember that
you should not change the rotation direction of the
tyres.
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REFITTING THE STANDARD WHEEL
Following the procedure described previously,
raise the car and remove the space-saver wheel.
Versions with steel rims
Proceed as follows:
❒make sure the contact surfaces between
standard wheel and hub are clean so that the
fastening bolts will not come loose;
❒fit the standard wheel inserting the 4 bolts into
the holes;
❒using the wrench provided, tighten the fastening
bolts; ❒press-fit the hub cap, aligning the special
splining (on the cap) with the inflation valve;
❒lower the car and remove the jack;
❒using the wrench provided, fully tighten the
bolts in the sequence shown previously.Versions with alloy wheels
❒insert the wheel on the hub and using the
wrench provided tighten the bolts;
❒lower the car and remove the jack;
❒using the wrench provided, fully tighten the
bolts in the sequence shown ;
❒reinstall the pressure-fitted hub cap, making
sure that the reference hole on the wheel is
aligned with the reference hole on the cap.
IMPORTANT If it is not fitted properly, the hub
cap may detach itself when the car is running.
After tyre replacement
❒stow the space-saver wheel in the compartment
provided in the boot;
❒insert the jack and the other tools in the
container;
❒arrange the container and tools on the
space-saver wheel;
❒correctly reposition the boot stiff cover.
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❒if a pressure value of at least 1.8 bar is detected,
restore the correct pressure (with the engine
running and the handbrake engaged), resume
driving and drive with care to nearest Lancia
Dealership.
WARNING
Inform the dealership that the tyre
has been repaired using the tyre
quick repair kit. Give the instruction booklet
to the personnel charged with handling the
treated tyre.
CHECKING AND RESTORING TYRE
PRESSURE
The compressor can also be used to check and, if
necessary, adjust the tyre pressure. Release quick
connector A fig. 127 and connect it directly to
the valve of the tyre to be inflated.
REPLACING THE BOTTLE
Proceed as follows:
❒disconnect connection A fig. 128;
❒turn the cylinder to be replaced anticlockwise
and raise it;❒fit the new cylinder and turn it clockwise;
❒connect connection A to the cylinder and insert
the transparent pipe B into its housing.
fig. 127
L0F0180
fig. 128
L0F0008
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