2013 Lancia Flavia change time

If you notice a change in the sound of
the exhaust system; or if the exhaust
fumes can be detected inside the ve-
hicle; or when the underside or rear of
the vehicle is damaged; have an au-
thorized technician inspect the com-
plete exhaust system and adjacent
body areas for broken, damaged, de-
teriorated, or mispositioned parts.
Open seams or loose connections
could permit exhaust fumes to seep
into the passenger compartment. In
addition, have the exhaust system in-
spected each time the vehicle is raised
for lubrication or oil change. Replace
as required.WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill.
They contain carbon monoxide
(CO), which is colorless and odor-
less. Breathing it can make you un-
conscious and can eventually poi-
son you. To avoid breathing CO,
refer to “Safety Tips/Exhaust Gas”
in “Things To Know Before Start-
ing Your Vehicle” for further infor-
mation.
CAUTION!
 The catalytic converter requiresthe use of unleaded fuel only.
Leaded gasoline will destroy the
effectiveness of the catalyst as an
emissions control device and may
seriously reduce engine perfor-
mance and cause serious damage
to the engine.
 Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not
kept in proper operating condi-
tion. In the event of engine mal-
function, particularly involving
engine misfire or other apparent
loss of performance, have your
vehicle serviced promptly. Con-
tinued operation of your vehicle
with a severe malfunction could
cause the converter to overheat,
resulting in possible damage to
the converter and vehicle.
Under normal operating conditions,
the catalytic converter will not require
maintenance. However, it is impor-
tant to keep the engine properly tuned
to assure proper catalyst operation
and prevent possible catalyst damage. NOTE:
Intentional tampering with
emissions control systems can re-
sult in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
In unusual situations involving grossly
malfunctioning engine operation, a
scorching odor may suggest severe and
abnormal catalyst overheating. If this
occurs, stop the vehicle, turn off the
engine and allow it to cool. Service,
including a tune-up to manufacturer's
specifications, should be obtained im-
mediately.
To minimize the possibility of cata-
lytic converter damage:
 Do not shut off the engine or inter- rupt the ignition, when the trans-
mission is in gear and the vehicle is
in motion.
 Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle.
 Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or
removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods
during very rough idle or malfunc-
tioning operating conditions.
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WARNING!
 Use the manufacturer’s recom-mended brake fluid or a quality
equivalent product. Refer to
“Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle” for further information.
Using the wrong type of brake
fluid can severely damage your
brake system and/or impair its
performance.
 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 reser-
voir cap secured at all times.
Brake fluid in a open container
absorbs moisture from the air re-
sulting in a lower boiling point.
This may cause it to boil unex-
pectedly during hard or pro-
longed braking, resulting in sud-
den brake failure. This could
result in a collision.
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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 con-
tact with these surfaces.
 Do not allow petroleum based
fluid to contaminate the brake
fluid. Brake seal components
could be damaged, causing par-
tial or complete brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important to use the propoer
transmission fluid to ensure optimum
transmission performance and life. Use only the manufacturer’s recom-
mended transmission fluid. Refer to
“Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”
for further information. It is impor-
tant to maintain the transmission
fluid at the correct level using the
recommended fluid.
No chemical flushes should be used in
any transmission; only the approved
lubricant should 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,
and will require more frequent fluid
and filter changes. Refer to “Fluids,
Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for fluid
specifications.
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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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High Beam/Low Beam Select
Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . .94
On With Wipers . . . . . . . . .94, 99
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213
Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Time Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . . . . . . . . .96
Hood Prop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . .12
Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) . . . . . . .13
Infant Restraint . . . . . . . . . . .39, 41
Information Center, Vehicle . . . . .119
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . .110, 111
Instrument Panel and Controls . . .109
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . .206
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
Interior Appearance Care . . . . . . .205Interior Lighting
. . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Key-In Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) . . . .16
Key, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Key, Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) . . . . . . .13
Knee Bolster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Lane Change and Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . .96, 115, 214
Lane Change Assist . . . . . . . . . . .96
Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . . . . . .43, 44
Latch Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Lead Free Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . .164
Leaks, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Leveling, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . .97
Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . .50, 212 Lights
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50, 94
Airbag . . . . . . . .34, 37, 49, 112
Automatic Headlights . . . . . . .94
Back-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Brake Assist Warning . . . . . . .156
Brake Warning . . . . . . . . . . .112
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . .213
Courtesy/Reading . . . . . . . . . .96
Dimmer Switch,
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . .94, 96
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP) Indicator . . . . . . . . . .156
Engine Temperature
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . .95, 115, 214
Headlight Leveling . . . . . . . . .97
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Headlights On Reminder . . . . .94
Headlights On With
Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94, 99
Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . .94
High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
High Beam Indicator . . . . . . .119
High Beam/Low Beam Select . .96
Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . .16
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
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