2013 Lancia Flavia wiper fluid

If you activate the washer while the
wiper control is in the off position, the
wipers will operate for two wipe cycles
and then turn off.WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through
the windshield could lead to a col-
lision. You might not see other ve-
hicles or other obstacles. To avoid
sudden icing of the windshield dur-
ing freezing weather, warm the
windshield with defroster before
and during windshield washer use.
MIST FEATURE
Push down on the wiper control lever
to activate a single wipe to clear the
windshield of road mist or spray from
a passing vehicle. As long as the lever
is held down, the wipers will continue
to operate.
NOTE:
The mist feature does not
activate the washer pump; therefore,
no washer fluid will be sprayed on
the windshield. The wash function
must be used in order to spray the
windshield with washer fluid.
HEADLIGHTS WITH
WIPERS FEATURE
(AVAILABLE WITH
AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS
ONLY)When this feature is active, the head-
lights will turn on approximately
10 seconds after the wipers are turned
on if the multifunction lever (on the
left side of the steering column) is
placed in the AUTO position. In addi-
tion, the headlights will turn off when
the wipers are turned off if they were
turned on by this feature.
The headlights with wipers feature
can be turned on or off through the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal
Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further infor-
mation.
TILT/TELESCOPING
STEERING COLUMN
This feature allows you to tilt the
steering column upward or down-
ward. It also allows you to lengthen or
shorten the steering column. The tilt/
telescoping lever is located below the
steering wheel at the end of the steer-
ing column.
To unlock the steering column, push
the lever downward. To tilt the steer-
ing column, move the steering wheel
upward or downward as desired.
Mist Control
Tilt/Telescoping Lever
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L . . . . . . . . . . . .189
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . . .190
 REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190
 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190  ENGINE OIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
 ENGINE OIL FILTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192
 ENGINE AIR CLEANER FILTER . . . . . . . . . . .192
 MAINTENANCE-FREE BATTERY . . . . . . . . . .193
 AIR CONDITIONER MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . .194
 A/C AIR FILTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
 BODY LUBRICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195
 WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES . . . . . . . . . . .196
 ADDING WASHER FLUID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196
 EXHAUST SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196
 COOLING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198
 BRAKE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
 APPEARANCE CARE AND PROTECTIONFROM CORROSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
 CLEANING CENTER CONSOLE CUPHOLDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206
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WINDSHIELD WIPER
BLADES
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper
blades and the windshield periodi-
cally with a sponge or soft cloth and a
mild non-abrasive cleaner or use the
washer solvent. This will remove ac-
cumulations of salt, waxes, or road
film and help reduce streaking and
smearing.Operation of the wipers on dry glass for
long periods may cause deterioration of
the wiper blades. Always use washer
fluid when using the wipers to remove
salt or dirt from a dry windshield.Avoid using the wiper blades to re-
move frost or ice from the windshield.
Make sure that they are not frozen to
the glass before turning them on to
avoid damaging the blade.
NOTE: Life expectancy of wiper
blades varies depending on geo-
graphical area and frequency of
use. Poor performance of blades
may be present with chattering,
marks, water lines or wet spots.If any of these conditions are pres-
ent, clean the wiper blades or re-
place as necessary.
ADDING WASHER FLUID
The windshield washer and the rear
window washer share the same fluid
reservoir. The fluid reservoir is lo-
cated in the engine compartment. Be
sure to check the fluid level in the
reservoir at regular intervals. Fill the
reservoir with windshield washer sol-
vent (not radiator antifreeze) and op-
erate the system for a few seconds to
flush out the residual water.
When refilling the washer fluid reser-
voir, apply some washer fluid to a
cloth or towel and wipe the wiper
blades clean. This will help blade per-
formance.
To prevent freeze-up of your wind-
shield washer system in cold weather,
select a solution or mixture that meets
or exceeds the temperature range of
your climate. This rating information
can be found on most washer fluid
containers.
WARNING!Commercially available windshield
washer solvents are flammable. They
could ignite and burn you. Care must
be exercised when filling or working
around the washer solution.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.
EXHAUST SYSTEM
The best protection against carbon
monoxide entry into the vehicle body
is a properly maintained engine ex-
haust system.
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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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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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TransmissionAutomatic . . . . . . . . . .141, 202
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . .18
Transporting Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . .159
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Trip Odometer Reset Button . . . . .115
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) . . . . . . . . . .21
Trunk Release Remote Control . . . .21
Turn Signals . . . . . . . . .96, 115, 214
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) . .67
Understanding Your Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Unleaded Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . .164
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt . . .26Vanity Mirrors
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Variance, Compass . . . . . . . . . . .123
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . .7
Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . .134, 212
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . . . . . .111
Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . .7
Washer Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . .196
Washers, Windshield . . . .97, 98, 196
Washing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Water Driving Through . . . . . . . . . .148
Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . . . .205Wheel and Wheel Trim Care
. . . . .205
Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Windshield Defroster . . . . . . .49, 132
Windshield Washers . . . . . . . .97, 98
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196
Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . .196
Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Windstop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . .196
Wipers, Intermittent . . . . . . . . . . .98
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