2013 Lancia Flavia Owner handbook (in English)

Owner Handbook
The data contained in this publication is intended merely as a guide. Lancia reserves the
right to modify the models and versions described in this booklet at any time for technical and commercial reasons. If you have any further questions please consult your Lancia dealer. Printed in recycled paper without chlorine.
ENGLISH
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We really know your car because we invented, designed and built it: we know every single detail. At Lancia Service
authorised workshops you can find technicians who are trained by us, offering quality and professionalism for all your service requirements.
Lancia workshops are always close to you for your servicing operations, repairs and seasonal checks and our experts will offer practical recommendations for keeping your car in the
best possible condition. When you use Genuine Parts you keep the reliability, comfort and performance features of your new car over time.
Always ask for Genuine Parts and insist on them being fitted to your car. We recommend them because we know they are derived from our continued commitment to research and
development and our use of highly innovative technologies.
For these reasons, you can rely on Genuine Parts because
they are the only ones designed specifically for your car.
WHY CHOOSE
GENUINE PARTS
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All ourGenuine Parts undergorigorous testing, both in design and
build stages, by specialists who check the use of cutting-edge materials
and test their reliability.
This guarantees performance and safety in the long term for both you
and the passengers in your automobile.
Always insist on a Genuine Partand check that it has been used.

Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing LANCIA and congratulations on your choice of a LANCIA Flavia.We have written this handbook to help you get to know all your car and use it in the best possible way.You should read it right through before taking to the road for the first time.
You will find information, tips and important warnings regarding the driving of your car to help you
get the most from the technological features of your LANCIA.
Carefully read the warnings and indications marked with the following symbols:personal safety;
car safety;
environmental protection.
The enclosed Warranty Booklet lists the services that LANCIA offers to its customers:
 the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for maintaining its validity
 the range of additional services available to LANCIA customers.
Enjoy the read. Happy motoring!This Owner Handbook describes all versions of the LANCIA Flavia; please consider only the information rel-
evant to your version, engine and configuration.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 514UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1075STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1376WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1717MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1878MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2219INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
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