2013 Lancia Flavia flat tire

If the tire inflates to the recom-
mended pressure or is at least 26 psi
(1.8 Bar) pressure within 15 min-
utes:1. Press the Power Button (4) to turn
off the TIREFIT kit.
2. Remove the Speed Limit sticker
from the top of the Sealant Bottle (1)
and place the sticker on the instru-
ment panel.
3.
Immediately disconnect the Sealant
Hose (6) from the valve stem, reinstall
the cap on the fitting at the end of the
hose, and place the TIREFIT kit in the
vehicle storage location. Quickly pro-
ceed to (D) “Drive Vehicle”.CAUTION!
 The metal end fitting from Power
Plug (8) may get hot after use, so
it should be handled carefully.
 Failure to reinstall the cap on the
fitting at the end of the Sealant
Hose (6) can result in sealant
contacting your skin, clothing,
and the vehicle’s interior. It can
also result in sealant contacting
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CAUTION!(Continued)
internal TIREFIT kit components
which may cause permanent
damage to the kit.
(D) Drive Vehicle:
Immediately after injecting sealant
and inflating the tire, drive the vehicle
8 km or 10 minutes to ensure distri-
bution of the TIREFIT Sealant within
the tire. Do not exceed 88 km/h.WARNING!
TIREFIT is not a permanent flat
tire repair. Have the tire inspected
and repaired or replaced after using
TIREFIT. Do not exceed 88 km/h
until the tire is repaired or replaced.
Failure to follow this warning can
result in injuries that are serious or
fatal to you, your passengers, and
others around you.
(E) After Driving:
Pull over to a safe location. Refer to
“Whenever You Stop to Use TIRE-
FIT” before continuing. 1. Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to
the Air Mode position.
2. Uncoil the power plug and insert
the plug into the vehicle's 12 Volt
power outlet.
3. Uncoil the Air Pump Hose (7)
(black in color) and screw the fitting
at the end of hose (7) onto the valve
stem.
4. Check the pressure in the tire by
reading the Pressure Gauge (3).
If tire pressure is less than 1.3 Bar,
the tire is too badly damaged. Do not
attempt to drive the vehicle further.
Call for assistance.
If the tire pressure is 1.3 Bar or
higher:
1. Press the Power Button (4) to turn
on TIREFIT and inflate the tire to the
pressure indicated on the tire and
loading information label on the
driver-side door opening.
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NOTE: If the tire becomes over-
inflated, press the Deflation But-
ton to reduce the tire pressure to
the recommended inflation pres-
sure before continuing.
2. Disconnect the TIREFIT kit from
the valve stem, reinstall the cap on the
valve stem and unplug from 12 Volt
outlet.
3. Place the TIREFIT kit in its proper
storage area in the vehicle.
4. Have the tire inspected and re-
paired or replaced at the earliest op-
portunity at an authorized dealer or
tire service center.
5. Replace the Sealant Bottle (1) and
Sealant Hose (6) assembly at your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Refer to “(F) Sealant Bottle and Hose
Replacement.”
NOTE: When having the tire ser-
viced, advise the authorized dealer
or service center that the tire has
been sealed using the TIREFIT
service kit.(F) Sealant Bottle And Hose
Replacement:
1. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) (clear
in color).
2. Locate the round Sealant Bottle
release button in the recessed area
under the sealant bottle.
3. Press the Sealant Bottle release
button. The Sealant Bottle (1) will
pop up. Remove the bottle and dis-
pose of it accordingly.
4. Clean any remaining sealant from
the TIREFIT housing.
5. Position the new Sealant Bottle (1)
in the housing so that the Sealant
Hose (6) aligns with the hose slot in
the front of the housing. Press the
bottle into the housing. An audible
click will be heard indicating the
bottle is locked into place.
6. Verify that the cap is installed on
the fitting at the end of the Sealant
Hose (6) and return the hose to its
storage area (located on the bottom of
the air pump).
7. Return the TIREFIT kit to its stor-
age location in the vehicle.JUMP-STARTING
If your vehicle has a discharged bat-
tery it can be jump-started using a set
of jumper cables and a battery in an-
other vehicle or by using a portable
battery booster pack. Jump-starting
can be dangerous if done improperly
so please follow the procedures in this
section carefully.
NOTE: When using a portable
battery booster pack follow the
manufacturer's operating instruc-
tions and precautions.
CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery
booster pack or any other booster
source with a system voltage
greater than 12 Volts or damage to
the battery, starter motor, alterna-
tor or electrical system may occur.WARNING!
Do not attempt jump-starting if the
battery is frozen. It could rupture or
explode and cause personal injury.
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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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Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Reclining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Seatback Release . . . . . . . . . . .91
Tilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . .15
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . .198, 216
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) . . . . . . .13
Sentry Key Programming . . . . . . .14
Settings, Personal . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Shift Lever Override . . . . . . . . . .183
Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Side Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Side View Mirror Adjustment . . . . .66
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . .50, 96, 214
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) . . . . .160
Sound Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Sound Systems (Radio) . . . . . . . .127
Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) . . . . . . . . . . .216
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . .100, 115
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Starting
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Engine Fails to Start . . . . . . .140
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . .140
Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . .140
Steering Power . . . . . . . . . . . . .152, 153
Tilt Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Wheel, Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Steering Wheel Audio Controls . . .128
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . . . . . . . . .128
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212
Storage, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Stuck, Freeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Synthetic Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . .192
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Taillights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
Telescoping Steering Column . . . . .99
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . . . . . . . . . .129
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . .111, 172
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint . . . .43
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . .15
Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . .15
Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . .99Time Delay, Headlight
. . . . . . . . .95
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50, 157
Aging (Life of Tires) . . . . . . .159
Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
General Information . . . . . . .157
High Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . .157
Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Pressure Warning Light . . . . .117
Radial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . .159
Tonneau Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
To Open Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . .184
Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Transaxle Automatic . . . . . . . . . . .12, 140
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