2013 Lancia Flavia check oil

AIR CONDITIONER
MAINTENANCE
For best possible performance, your
air conditioner should be checked and
serviced by an authorized dealer at
the start of each warm season. This
service should include cleaning of the
condenser fins and a performance
test. Drive belt tension should also be
checked at this time.CAUTION!Do not use chemical flushes in your
air conditioning system as the chemi-
cals can damage your air condition-
ing components. Such damage is not
covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.WARNING!
Use only refrigerants and compres-
sor lubricants approved by the
manufacturer for your air condi-
tioning system. Some unapproved
refrigerants are flammable and can
explode, injuring you. Other unap-
proved refrigerants or lubricants
(Continued)
WARNING!(Continued)can cause the system to fail, requir-
ing costly repairs. The air conditioning system con-
tains refrigerant under high pres-
sure. To avoid risk of personal
injury or damage to the system,
adding refrigerant or any repair
requiring lines to be disconnected
should be done by an experienced
technician.
Refrigerant Recovery And
Recycling
R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant
is a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) that is
endorsed by the Environmental Pro-
tection Agency and is an ozone-saving
product. However, the manufacturer
recommends that air conditioning
service be performed by authorized
dealer or other service facilities using
recovery and recycling equipment.
NOTE: Use only manufacturer
approved A/C system sealers, stop
leak products, seal conditioners,
compressor oil, and refrigerants. A/C AIR FILTER
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”
for the proper maintenance intervals.
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.WARNING!
Do not remove the A/C air filter
while the blower is operating or
personal injury may result.
The A/C Air Filter is located in the
fresh air inlet behind the glove box.
Perform the following procedure to
replace the filter:
1. Open the glove box and remove all
contents.
2. Push in on the sides of the glove
box and lower the door.
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MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULEThe Scheduled Maintenance services
listed in this manual must be done at the
times or mileages specified to protect
your vehicle warranty and ensure the
best vehicle performance and reliability.
More frequent maintenance may be
needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions, such as dusty areas and very
short trip driving. Inspection and ser-
vice should also be done anytime a mal-
function is suspected.The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your
vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.On Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) equipped vehicles “Oil
Change Required” will be displayed
in the EVIC and a single chime will
sound, indicating that an oil change is
necessary.
NOTE:

The oil change indicator message
will not monitor the time since the
last oil change. Change your ve-
hicles oil if it has been 12 months
since your last oil change even if
the oil change indicator message
is NOT illuminated.
 Under no circumstances should
oil change intervals exceed
12,000 km or 12 months, which-
ever comes first.
Your authorized dealer will reset the
oil change indicator message after
completing the scheduled oil change.CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required
maintenance items may result in
damage to the vehicle.
Thousands Of Kilometers 24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192 Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. 
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge.        
Check tire condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary.        
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, luggage compartment,
passenger compartment, glove compartment, instrument
panel warning lights, etc.).        
Check operation of windshield washer system and adjust jets if
necessary.        
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Thousands Of Kilometers 24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Check windshield/rear window wiper blade position/wear.        
Check cleanliness of hood and tailgate locks and cleanliness
and lubrication of linkages.        
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes),
rubber elements (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.).        
Check conditions and wear of front disc brake pads.        
Check conditions and wear of rear disc brake pads.        
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (brakes, windshield
washer, battery, engine coolant, etc.).        
Visually inspect the condition of accessory drive belt/s. 
Check the handbrake lever stroke and adjust it, if necessary. 
Check exhaust gas emissions.        
Check engine management system operation (via diagnostic
socket).        
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. (*) 
Replace spark plugs. 
Replace air filter cartridge. 
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.**
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months). 
Replace pollen filter.        
(*) Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and filter(s) at 96 kkm or
48 months if using your vehicle for
any of the following: city driving, short (less than 7-8 km) and repeated
journeys, or frequent trailer or cara-
van towing.
** The engine oil and the oil filter
must be changed when the instrument
panel warning light comes on or in
any case every 12 months.
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Periodic Checks
Every1,000 km or before long jour-
neys, check and, if necessary, restore:
 engine coolant;
 brake fluid;
 Power Steering Fluid;
 windshield washer fluid level;
 power steering fluid;
tire inflation pressure and condition; operation of lighting system (head- lights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
 operation of windshield washer/ wiper system and positioning/wear
of windshield/rear window wiper
blades.
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if
required, the engine oil level. Heavy-Duty Use Of The Car
If the car is used mainly under one of
the following conditions:
 towing a trailer or caravan;
 dusty roads;

short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures; engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long pe-
riods of idleness.
You should perform the following in-
spections more frequently than shown
on the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
 check front disc brake pad condi- tions and wear;
 check cleanliness of hood and trunk locks, cleanliness and lubrication of
linkage;  visually inspect conditions of: en-
gine, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel system - brakes) and
rubber elements (boots - sleeves -
bushes - etc.);
 check battery charge and battery fluid level (electrolyte);
 visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belts;
 check and, if necessary, change engine oil and replace oil filter;
 check and, if necessary, replace pol- len filter;
 check and, if necessary, replace air cleaner.
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About Your Brakes. . . . . . . . . . .150
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) . . .151
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199
Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . .196
Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Airbag Deployment . . . . . . . . . . .36
Airbag Light . . . . . . .34, 37, 49, 112
Airbag Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . .37
Airbag, Side . . . . . . . . . . .32, 34, 35
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) . . . .34
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . . . . . . . .192
Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . .194
Air Conditioning Filter . . . . .136, 194
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Air Conditioning Refrigerant . . . .194
Air Conditioning System . . .129, 194
Air Pressure, Tires . . . . . . . . . . .157
Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . .15
Alarm System (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 116
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle . . .7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . .198, 216
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
. . .151
Anti-Lock Warning Light . . . . . .151
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Auto Down Power Windows . . . . . .20
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . .19
Automatic Headlights . . . . . . . . . .94
Automatic Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .114, 121
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . .12, 140
Automatic Transmission . . . .141, 202
Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . .203
Fluid and Filter Changes . . . .203
Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . .203
Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Auto Unlock, Doors . . . . . . . . . . .19
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
Keyless Transmitter
Replacement (RKE) . . . . . . . . .18
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
Belts, Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 48
Body Mechanism Lubrication . . . .195
Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . . .154 Brake, Parking
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Anti-Lock (ABS) . . . . . . . . . .151
Fluid Check . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . . .201
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . .112
Brake/Transmission Interlock . . . .142
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . .212, 213
Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . .50, 212
Calibration, Compass . . . . . . . . .123
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . .16
Capacities, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Caps, Filler Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . .189
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . .153
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) . .199
Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . . . .48
Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Cellular Phone . . . . . . . . . . .67, 129
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Checks, Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
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Child Restraint. . .39, 41, 42, 44, 45
Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43, 44
Cigar Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Clean Air Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . .165
Cleaning Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205
Windshield Wiper Blades . . . .196
Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . .123
Compass Variance . . . . . . . . . . .123
Computer, Trip/Travel . . . . . .16, 122
Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Console, Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Convertible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Convertible Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . .198
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . .199
Coolant Capacity . . . . . . . . . .216
Coolant Level . . . . . . . .198, 200
Disposal of Used Coolant . . . .200
Drain, Flush, and Refill . . . . .198
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200
Points to Remember . . . . . . .200
Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . .199 Radiator Cap
. . . . . . . . . . . .199
Selection of Coolant
(Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . .198, 216
Corrosion Protection . . . . . . . . . .204
Crankcase Ventilation Module . . . .16
Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . .103, 206
Customer Programmable Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Data Recorder, Event . . . . . . . . . .38
Deck Lid, Power Release . . . . . . . .21
Defroster, Rear Window . . . . . . . .105
Defroster, Windshield . . . . . .49, 132
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers . . . . . .98
Diagnostic System, Onboard . . . . .190
Diesel Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . .96
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission . . . . .203
Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . .153
Disabled Vehicle Towing . . . . . . .184
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . .200
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Door Locks, Automatic . . . . . . . . .19
Driver's Seat Back Tilt . . . . . . . . .91Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water . . . . .148
Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . .102
Electric Rear Window Defrost . . . .105
Electric Remote Mirrors . . . . . . . . .66
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . . . . . . . . .100
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Emergency, In Case of Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . .192
Break-In Recommendations . . .47
Checking Oil Level . . . . . . . .191
Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . .198, 216
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198
Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . .48
Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Flooded, Starting . . . . . . . . .140
Fuel Requirements . . . . .164, 216
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191, 216
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Oil Change
Interval. . . . . . . . .114, 121, 191
Oil Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . .189
Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192
Oil Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Oil Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . .192
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . .111
Enhanced Accident Response Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Entry System, Illuminated . . . . . . .16
Ethanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Event Data Recorder . . . . . . . . . . .38
Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . .48
Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . .48, 196
Exterior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Filler Location Fuel . . . . . . .111, 167
Filters Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . .192
Air Conditioning . . . . . .136, 194
Automatic Transmission . . . . .203
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . .192, 216
Engine Oil Disposal . . . . . . . .192
Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . .172
Turn Signal . . . . . . . .50, 96, 214
Flash-To-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Flooded Engine Starting
. . . . . . .140
Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Fluid Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission . . . . .203
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . .198
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . .153
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . .95, 115, 214
Fog Light Service . . . . . . . . . . . .214
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . .182
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Ethanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . .111, 167
Filler Door (Gas Cap) . . . . . .111
Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Octane Rating . . . . . . . .164, 216
Requirements . . . . . . . .164, 216
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . .216
Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167 Fuel System Caution
. . . . . . . . . .168
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) . . . . . .167
Gasoline, Clean Air . . . . . . . . . . .165
Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Gauges Coolant Temperature . . . . . . .111
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Gear Select Lever Override . . . . .183
General Information . . . . . . . . . . .14
General Maintenance . . . . . . . . .190
Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) . .67
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising,
or Shallow Standing Water . . .148
Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . .172
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94, 213
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . .213
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205
Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
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Lights On Reminder. . . . . . . .94
Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . .118
Map Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . .112
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213
Theft Alarm (Security
Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . .117, 161
Traction Control . . . . . . . . . .156
Turn
Signal . . . . .50, 94, 96, 115, 214
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . .19
Auto Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . . . . . . .43, 44 Low Tire Pressure System
. . . . . .161
Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . .195
Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . .193
Maintenance, General . . . . . . . . .190
Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . .190
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . .222
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . .118
Map/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . .96
Master Cylinder (Brakes) . . . . . . .201
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) . . .91
Methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Methanol Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Mini-Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . .122
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Electric Powered . . . . . . . . . . .66
Electric Remote . . . . . . . . . . .66
Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle . . .7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System . . .161
Multi-Function Control Lever . . . . .94
New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . .47Occupant Restraints
. . . . .22, 34, 36
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32, 34
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164, 216
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113, 115
Oil Change Indicator . . . . . .114, 121
Oil Change Indicator, Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114, 121
Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . .191, 216
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Change Interval . . .114, 121, 191
Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192, 216
Filter Disposal . . . . . . . . . . .192
Recommendation . . . . . . . . .216
Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192
Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Oil Filter, Change . . . . . . . . . . . .192
Oil Filter, Selection . . . . . . . . . . .192
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . .112
Onboard Diagnostic System . . . . .190
Operating Precautions . . . . . . . . .190
Operator Manual (Owner's Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . .6
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