CLIMATE CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215 AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL(ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
SUMMER OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
WINTER OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
VACATION/STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
WINDOW FOGGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
OUTSIDE AIR INTAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
OPERATING TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
A/C AIR FILTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
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Floor ModeAir comes from the floor out-
lets.
SUMMER OPERATION
The engine cooling system in air con-
ditioned vehicles must be protected
with a high-quality antifreeze coolant
to provide proper corrosion protection
and to protect against engine over-
heating. A solution of 50% ethylene
glycol antifreeze coolant and 50%
water is recommended. Refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Main-
taining Your Vehicle” for proper cool-
ant selection.
WINTER OPERATION
To ensure the best possible heater and
defroster performance, make sure the
engine cooling system is functioning
properly and the proper amount,
type, and concentration of coolant is
used. Refer to “Maintenance Proce-
dures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”
for proper coolant selection. Use of
the air Recirculation mode during
Winter months is not recommended,
because it may cause window fogging. VACATION/STORAGE
Before you store your vehicle, or keep
it out of service (i.e., vacation) for two
weeks or more, run the air condition-
ing system at idle for about five min-
utes, in fresh air with the blower set-
ting on high. This will ensure
adequate system lubrication to mini-
mize the possibility of compressor
damage when the system is started
again.
WINDOW FOGGING
Vehicle windows tend to fog on the
inside in mild, rainy and/or humid
weather. To clear the windows, select
Defrost or Mix mode and increase the
front blower speed. Do not use the
Recirculation mode without A/C for
long periods, as fogging may occur.
OUTSIDE AIR INTAKE
Make sure the air intake, located di-
rectly in front of the windshield, is
free of obstructions such as leaves.
Leaves collected in the air intake may
reduce airflow, and if they enter the
plenum they could plug the water
drains. In Winter months make sure
the air intake is clear of ice, slush and
snow.
OPERATING TIPS
A/C AIR FILTER
On vehicles equipped with Automatic
Temperature Control (ATC), the cli-
mate control system filters out dust
and pollen from the air. Refer to “Air
Conditioning” in “Maintaining Your
Vehicle” for filter replacement
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Thirteen - Pin Connector De-tails
Pin Function Wire Color
11 a Return for Contact (Pin)
10 ² White
12 Reserve for Future Alloca-
tion ³ Red/
Blue
13 Return for Contact (Pin) 9
² White
¹ The rear position registration
plate illumination device shall be
connected such that no light of the
device has a common connection
with both pins 5 and 7.
² The three return circuits shall not
be connected electrically in the
trailer.
³ The allocation pin 12 has been
changed from “Coding for coupled
Trailer” to “Reserve for Future
Allocation.” TOWING TIPS
Before setting out on a trip, practice
turning, stopping and backing the
trailer in an area away from heavy
traffic.
Automatic Transmission
The DRIVE gear can be selected when
towing. However, if frequent shifting
occurs while in DRIVE, use the Elec-
tronic Range Select (ERS) shift con-
trol to select a lower gear range.
NOTE: Using a lower gear range
while operating the vehicle under
heavy loading conditions will im-
prove performance and extend
transmission life by reducing ex-
cessive shifting and heat build up.
This action will also provide better
engine braking.
If you REGULARLY tow a trailer for
more than 45 minutes of continuous
operation, then change the transmis-
sion fluid and filter as specified for
"police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer
towing." Refer to the “Maintenance
Schedule” for the proper maintenance
intervals. Electronic Speed Control (for
versions/markets, where
provided)
Do not use in hilly terrain or with
heavy loads.
When using the speed control, if you experience speed drops greater
than 16 km/h, disengage until you
can get back to cruising speed.
Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to maximize fuel
efficiency.
Cooling System
To reduce potential for engine and
transmission overheating, take the
following actions:
City Driving
When stopped for short periods, shift
the transmission into NEUTRAL and
increase engine idle speed.
Highway Driving
Reduce speed.
Air Conditioning
Turn off temporarily.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L . . . . . . . . . . . .299
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.8L DIESEL . . . . .300
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . . .301
REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301 ENGINE OIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .302
ENGINE OIL FILTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303
ENGINE AIR CLEANER FILTER . . . . . . . . . . .303
INTERVENTION REGENERATIONSTRATEGY – 2.8L DIESEL ENGINE . . . . . . . .304
EXHAUST SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304
MAINTENANCE-FREE BATTERY . . . . . . . . . .305
AIR CONDITIONER MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . .306
BODY LUBRICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .308
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES . . . . . . . . . . .308
COOLING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309
BRAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .313
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . .314
APPEARANCE CARE AND PROTECTION FROM CORROSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CUPHOLDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .318
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L1 — Air Filter6 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick
3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill
4 — Battery 9 — Coolant Pressure Cap
5 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 10 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.8L DIESEL1 — Air Cleaner Filter5 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses)
2 — Engine Oil Fill 6 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
3 — Brake Master Cylinder 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick
4 — Battery 8 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
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Engine Oil Selection – 3.6L
Engine
SAE 5W-30 SELENIA K Power fully
synthetic engine oil that meets FIAT
Classification 9.55535-CR1, API SN,
ILSAC GF-5 or equivalent.
Engine Oil Selection – 2.8L Diesel
Engine
SAE Grade 5W-30 SELENIA MUL-
TIPOWER C3 fully synthetic engine
oil that meets FIAT Qualification
9.55535-S3, API SM/CF, ACEA C3 or
equivalent.
Synthetic Engine Oils
You may use synthetic engine oils pro-
vided the recommended oil quality
requirements are met, and the recom-
mended maintenance intervals for oil
and filter changes are followed.
Materials Added To Engine Oil
Do not add any supplemental materi-
als, other than leak detection dyes, to
the engine oil. Engine oil is an engi-
neered product and its performance
may be impaired by supplemental ad-
ditives.Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And
Oil Filters
Care should be taken in disposing of
used engine oil and oil filters from
your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters,
indiscriminately discarded, can pres-
ent a problem to the environment.
Contact your authorized dealer, ser-
vice station or governmental agency
for advice on how and where used oil
and oil filters can be safely discarded
in your area.
ENGINE OIL FILTER
The engine oil filter should be re-
placed with a new filter at every en-
gine oil change.
Engine Oil Filter Selection
This manufacturer's engines have a
full-flow type oil filter. Use a filter of
this type for replacement. The quality
of replacement filters varies consider-
ably. Only high quality filters should
be used to assure most efficient ser-
vice. LANCIA engine oil filters are a
high quality oil filter and are recom-
mended.
ENGINE AIR CLEANER
FILTER
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”
for the proper maintenance intervals.
WARNING!
The air induction system (air
cleaner, hoses, etc.) can provide a
measure of protection in the case of
engine backfire. Do not remove the
air induction system (air cleaner,
hoses, etc.) unless such removal is
necessary for repair or mainte-
nance. Make sure that no one is
near the engine compartment be-
fore starting the vehicle with the air
induction system (air cleaner,
hoses, etc.) removed. Failure to do
so can result in serious personal
injury.
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Engine Air Cleaner Filter
Selection
The quality of replacement engine air
cleaner filters varies considerably.
Only high quality filters should be
used to assure most efficient service.
LANCIA engine air cleaner filters are
a high quality filter and are recom-
mended.
INTERVENTION
REGENERATION
STRATEGY – 2.8L DIESEL
ENGINE
This vehicle is equipped with a state-
of-the-art engine and exhaust system
containing a diesel particulate filter.
The engine and exhaust after-
treatment system work together to
meet the Emission standards. The
system manages engine combustion to
allow the exhaust system’s catalyst to
trap and burn Particulate Matter
(PM) pollutants with no input or in-
teraction on your part.Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Center (EVIC)” in “Understand-
ing Your Instrument Panel” for fur-
ther information.
EXHAUST SYSTEM
The best protection against carbon
monoxide entry into the vehicle body
is a properly maintained engine ex-
haust system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the
sound of the exhaust system, when
exhaust fumes can be detected inside
the vehicle, or when the underside or
rear of the vehicle is damaged, have a
competent mechanic 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 requires the
use of unleaded fuel only. Leaded
gasoline will destroy the effective-
ness of the catalyst as an emissions
control device and may seriously
reduce engine performance and
cause serious damage to the engine.
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.
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