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BRAKES
In order to assure brake system per-
formance, all brake system compo-
nents should be inspected periodi-
cally. Refer to the “Maintenance
Schedule” for the proper maintenance
intervals.WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake
failure and possibly an accident.
Driving with your foot resting or
riding on the brake pedal can result
in abnormally high brake tempera-
tures, excessive lining wear, and
possible brake damage. You would
not have your full braking capacity
in an emergency.
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.
Master Cylinder – Brake Fluid
Level Check
The fluid level in the master cylinder
should be checked when performing
underhood services, or immediately if
the “Brake System Warning Light”
indicates system failure.
Clean the top of the master cylinder
area before removing the cap. Add
fluid to bring the level up to the top of
the “FULL” mark on the side of the
master cylinder reservoir.
Overfilling of fluid is not recom-
mended because it may cause leaking
in the system. 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.
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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 indi-
cators, hazard warning lights, luggage compartment, passen-
ger compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel warn-
ing lights, etc.).
Check operation of windshield 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.
Check exhaust gas emissions.
Check engine management system operation (via diagnostic
socket).
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. (*)
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Thousands Of Kilometers 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge.
Check tire condition/wear and adjust pressure, if nec-
essary.
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direc-
tion indicators, hazard warning lights, luggage com-
partment, passenger compartment, glove compart-
ment, 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, un-
derbody 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 toothed timing drive belt conditions.
Check exhaust gas emissions.
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