2013 Lancia Thema brake fluid

CAUTION!(Continued)
parts and the necessary fluids; do
not however carry out these opera-
tions if you have no experience.
Master Cylinder – Brake Fluid
Level Check
Check the fluid level in the master
cylinder immediately if the brake sys-
tem warning light indicates system
failure.
Check the fluid level in the master
cylinder when performing underhood
services.
Clean the top of the master cylinder
area before removing the cap. Add
fluid to bring the level up to the
“MAX” mark on the side of the master
cylinder reservoir.
Add enough fluid to bring the level up
to the requirements described on the
brake fluid reservoir. With disc
brakes, fluid level can be expected to
fall as the brake pads wear. However,
low fluid level may be caused by a
leak and a checkup may be needed. Use only manufacturer's recom-
mended brake fluid. Refer to “Fluids,
Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for fur-
ther information.
WARNING!
 Use only manufacturer's recom-
mended brake fluid. 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. The proper type of
brake fluid for your vehicle is also
identified on the original factory
installed hydraulic master cylin-
der reservoir.
 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
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WARNING!(Continued)
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 accident.
 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 an accident.
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 If your vehicle is damaged due to anaccident or similar cause, which de-
stroys the paint and protective
coating, have your vehicle repaired
as soon as possible. The cost of such
repairs is considered the responsi-
bility of the owner.
 If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, de-icer salt,
etc., be sure that such materials are
well packaged and sealed.
 If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider mud or stone
shields behind each wheel.
 Use Touch Up Paint or equivalent on scratches as soon as possible.
Your authorized dealer has touch
up paint to match the color of your
vehicle.
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
All wheels and wheel trim, especially
aluminum and chrome-plated wheels
should be cleaned regularly with a
mild soap and water to prevent corro-
sion. To remove heavy soil and/or ex-
cessive brake dust, use a nonabrasive, non-acidic cleaner. Do not use scour-
ing pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or
metal polishes. Do not use oven
cleaner. Avoid automatic car washes
that use acidic solutions or harsh
brushes that may damage the wheels’
protective finish.
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning
Procedure (for versions/markets,
where provided)
Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in
the following manner:
 Remove as much of the stain as
possible by blotting with a clean,
dry towel.
 Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel.
 For tough stains, apply a mild soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and
remove the stain. Use a fresh, damp
towel to remove soap residue.
 Do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of protectants on
Stain Repel products. Interior Care
Interior trim should be cleaned start-
ing with a damp cloth. Do not use
harsh cleaners.
Your leather upholstery can be best
preserved by regular cleaning with a
damp soft cloth. Small particles of
dirt can act as an abrasive and dam-
age the leather upholstery and should
be removed promptly with a damp
cloth. Stubborn soils can be removed
easily with a soft cloth and appropri-
ate products. Care should be taken to
avoid soaking your leather upholstery
with any liquid. Please do not use
polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, sol-
vents, detergents, or ammonia-based
cleaners to clean your leather uphol-
stery. Application of a leather condi-
tioner is not required to maintain the
original condition.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for
cleaning purposes. Many are poten-
tially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respi-
ratory harm.
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CHASSISComponentFluids and Lubricants Specs (Genuine Parts)
Automatic Transmission –
3.6L Engine
Totally synthetic lubricant that meets FIAT Classification 9.55550-AV5
(TUTELA TRANSMISSION AS8, Contractual Technical Reference N° F139.I11)
Automatic Transmission –
3.0L Diesel Engine Totally synthetic lubricant that meets FIAT Classification 9.55550-AV3
(TUTELA TRANSMISSION FORCE4, Contractual Technical Reference
N° F108.F11)
Brake Master Cylinder Synthetic fluid that meets FIAT Classification 9.55597, FMVSS n° 116, DOT 4,
ISO 4925, SAE J-1704 (TUTELA TOP 4, Contractual Technical Reference
N° F001.A93)
Power Steering Reservoir Totally synthetic lubricant that meets FIAT Classification 9.55550-AG3
(TUTELA GI/R, Contractual Technical Reference N° F428.H04)
Front Axle – All Wheel Drive Only SAE Grade 75W–140 Synthetic gear lubricant that meets FIAT Classification 9.55550-DA5, API GL-5, SAE J-2360 (TUTELA TRANSMISSION X-ROAD,
Contractual Technical Reference N° F140.F11).
Rear Axle SAE Grade 75W–140 Synthetic gear lubricant that meets FIAT Classification
9.55550-DA5, API GL-5, SAE J-2360 (TUTELA TRANSMISSION X-ROAD,
Contractual Technical Reference N° F140.F11).
Transfer Case – All Wheel Drive
Only Contact a LANCIA Dealership.
Windshield/Rear Window
Washer Fluid Mixture of alcohol, water and surfactants that meets FIAT Classification
9.55522, CUNA NC 956-11 (TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC35, Contractual
Technical Reference N° F201.D02)
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Thousands Of Kilometers 24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192Months 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 windscreen washer system and adjust jets
if necessary.        
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. 
Adjust parking brake shoes as necessary. 
Check exhaust gas emissions.        
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Thousands Of Kilometers 24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
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.        
Inspect the front axle fluid – All Wheel Drive Models Only (#).  
Inspect the transfer case fluid – All Wheel Drive Models
Only (##). 

(*) 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 oil and oil filter replacement
must be carried out when indicated by
a warning light or message on the
instrument panel, or in any case every
12 months. (#) Change the front axle fluid at
72 kkm or 36 months and 144 kkm or
72 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.
(##) Change the transfer case fluid at
96 kkm or 48 months and 192 or
96 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.
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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 filter.
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Thousands Of Kilometers 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
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 windscreen washer system and adjust jets
if necessary.        
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. 
Adjust parking brake shoes as necessary.  
Check exhaust gas emissions.        
Check engine management system operation
(via diagnostic socket).        
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Thousands Of Kilometers 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter (*). 
Replace fuel filter.  
Replace accessory drive belt/s. 
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 100 kkm o
60 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 oil and oil filter replacement
must be carried out when indicated by
a warning light or message on the
instrument panel, or in any case every
12 months. Periodic Checks
Every
1,000 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.
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