ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC
SYSTEM — OBD II
Your vehicle is equipped with a so-
phisticated onboard diagnostic sys-
tem called OBD II. This system moni-
tors the performance of the emissions,
engine, and automatic transmission
control systems. When these systems
are operating properly, your vehicle
will provide excellent performance
and fuel economy, as well as engine
emissions well within current govern-
ment regulations.
If any of these systems require service,
the OBD II system will turn on the
“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).”
It will also store diagnostic codes and
other information to assist your ser-
vice technician in making repairs. Al-
though your vehicle will usually be
drivable and not need towing, see
your authorized dealer for service as
soon as possible.
CAUTION!
Prolonged driving with the MILon could cause further damage to
the emission control system. It
could also affect fuel economy
and driveability. The vehicle
must be serviced before any emis-
sions tests can be performed.
If the MIL is flashing while the engine is running, severe catalytic
converter damage and power loss
will soon occur. Immediate ser-
vice is required.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use of genuine parts for normal/
scheduled maintenance and repairs is
highly recommended to ensure the de-
signed performance. Damage or fail-
ures caused by the use of parts which
are not quality-equivalent to genuine
parts for maintenance and repairs will
not be covered by the manufacturer’s
warranty. MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES
The pages that follow contain the
re-
quired maintenance services deter-
mined by the engineers who designed
your vehicle.
Besides those maintenance items
specified in the fixed maintenance
schedule, there are other components
which may require servicing or re-
placement in the future.
CAUTION!
Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or perform repairs and
service when necessary could re-
sult in more costly repairs, dam-
age to other components or nega-
tively impact vehicle
performance. Immediately have
potential malfunctions examined
by an authorized dealership or
qualified repair center.
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Refrigerant Recovery And
Recycling
R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant
is a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) that is
endorsed by the Environmental Pro-
tection Agency and is an ozone-saving
product. However, the manufacturer
recommends that air conditioning
service be performed by authorized
dealer or other service facilities using
recovery and recycling equipment.
NOTE: Use only manufacturer
approved A/C system sealers, stop
leak products, seal conditioners,
compressor oil, and refrigerants.
A/C Air FilterCAUTION!
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.Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”
for the proper maintenance intervals.
WARNING!
Do not remove the A/C air filter
while the blower is operating or
personal injury may result.
The A/C air filter is located in the
fresh air inlet behind the glove box.
Perform the following procedure to
replace the filter:
1. Open the glove compartment and
remove all contents.
2. Push in on the sides of the glove
compartment and lower the door.
3. Pivot the glove compartment
downward.
4. Disengage the two retaining tabs
that secure the filter cover to the
HVAC housing, and remove the cover. 5. Remove the A/C air filter by pull-
ing it straight out of the housing.
6. Install the A/C air filter with the
arrow on the filter pointing toward
the floor. When installing the filter
cover, make sure the retaining tabs
fully engage the cover.
CAUTION!
The A/C air filter is identified with
an arrow to indicate airflow direc-
tion through the filter. Failure to
properly install the filter will result
in the need to replace it more often.
7. Rotate the glove compartment
door back into position.
A/C Air Filter Replacement
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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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CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your
transmission as the chemicals can
damage your transmission compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered
by the New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.
Fluid Level Check
The fluid level is preset at the factory
and does not require adjustment un-
der normal operating conditions.
Routine fluid level checks are not re-
quired, therefore the transmission has
no dipstick. Your authorized dealer
can check your transmission fluid
level using a special service dipstick.
If you notice fluid leakage or trans-
mission malfunction, visit your au-
thorized dealer immediately to have
the transmission fluid level checked.
Operating the vehicle with an im-
proper fluid level can cause severe
transmission damage.
CAUTION!
If a transmission fluid leak occurs,
visit your authorized dealer imme-
diately. Severe transmission dam-
age may occur. Your authorized
dealer has the proper tools to adjust
the fluid level accurately.
Fluid And Filter Changes
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”
for the proper maintenance intervals.
In addition, change the fluid and filter
if the transmission is disassembled for
any reason.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. APPEARANCE CARE AND
PROTECTION FROM
CORROSION
Protection Of Body And Paint
From Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary
according to geographic locations and
usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice and those
that are sprayed on trees and road
surfaces during other seasons are
highly corrosive to the metal in your
vehicle. Outside parking, which ex-
poses your vehicle to airborne con-
taminants, road surfaces on which the
vehicle is operated, extreme hot or
cold weather and other extreme con-
ditions will have an adverse effect on
paint, metal trim, and underbody
protection.
The following maintenance recom-
mendations will enable you to obtain
maximum benefit from the corrosion
resistance built into your vehicle.
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MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE – GASOLINE
ENGINE
The Scheduled Maintenance services
listed in this manual must be done at
the times or mileages specified to pro-
tect your vehicle warranty and ensure
the best vehicle performance and reli-
ability. More frequent maintenance
may be needed for vehicles in severe
operating conditions, such as dusty
areas and very short trip driving. In-
spection and service should also be
done anytime a malfunction is sus-
pected.The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your
vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
On Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) equipped vehicles “Oil
Change Required” will be displayed
in the EVIC and a single chime will
sound, indicating that an oil change is
necessary.
NOTE:
The oil change indicator mes-
sage will not monitor the time
since the last oil change. Change
your vehicles oil if it has been 12
months since your last oil
change even if the oil change in-
dicator message is NOT illumi-
nated. Under no circumstances should
oil change intervals exceed
12,000 km or 12 months, which-
ever comes first.
Your authorized dealer will reset the
oil change indicator message after
completing the scheduled oil change.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required
maintenance items may result in
damage to the vehicle.
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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 ac- cessory drive belts;
check and, if necessary, change en- gine oil and replace oil filter;
check and, if necessary, replace pol- len filter;
check and, if necessary, replace air cleaner. MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE – DIESEL
ENGINE
To help you have the best driving
experience possible, the manufacturer
has identified the specific vehicle
maintenance service intervals that are
required to keep your vehicle operat-
ing properly and safely.
The manufacturer recommends that
these maintenance intervals be per-
formed at your selling dealer. The
technicians at your dealership know
your vehicle best, and have access to
factory trained information, genuine
LANCIA parts, and specially designed
electronic and mechanical tools that
can help prevent future costly repairs. The maintenance intervals shown
should be performed as indicated in
this section.
NOTE: Under no circumstances
should oil change intervals exceed
25,000 km or 12 months, which-
ever comes first.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required
maintenance items may result in
damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules
on the following pages for the re-
quired maintenance intervals.
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Center Mounted Stop. . . . . . .326
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP) Indicator . . . . . . . . . .246
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Fog . . . . . . . . . . .125, 168, 325
Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . .282
Headlight Leveling . . . . . . . .127
Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . .124
High Beam Indicator . . . . . . .168
High Beam/Low Beam
Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .326
Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Malfunction Indicator (Check
Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124, 324
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Rear Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . .174
Security Alarm (Theft
Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . .323, 324
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Side Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . .325
SmartBeams . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 Theft Alarm (Security
Alarm)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
Traction Control . . . . . . . . . .246
Turn Signal . . . . . . .67, 324, 325
Wait to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Loading Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .258
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . .22
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . . . . . . . . . .60
Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . .308
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) . . . . .155
Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . .305
Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . .301
Maintenance Schedule . . . . .334, 337
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Map/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . .139
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) . .120
Memory Seat . . . . . . . . . . . .78, 120
Methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .268 Methanol Fuel
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .268
Mini-Trip Computer . . . . . .175, 185
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . .77
Electric Remote . . . . . . . . . . .78
Exterior Folding . . . . . . . . . . .78
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Mode Fuel Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle . . .8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System . . .261
Multi-Function Control Lever . . . .125
Navigation System (Uconnect™ gps) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138, 193
New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . .64
Occupant Restraints . . . . .33, 48, 51
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) . .47, 48,
50
Octane Rating, Gasoline
(Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267, 328
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Oil Change Indicator . .169, 170, 184
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Safety Information, Tire. . . . . . .253
Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Schedule, Maintenance . . . .334, 337
Seat Belt Maintenance . . . . . . . . .318
Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33, 65
Adjustable Shoulder Belt . . . . .38
Adjustable Upper Shoulder
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
And Pregnant Women . . . . . . .44
Child Restraint . . . . . . . . .54, 58
Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . .105, 109
Fold in Floor (Stow `n Go) . . .112
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Reclining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Stow `n Go (Fold in Floor) . . .112
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . .15
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . .310, 328
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) . . . . . . .14
Sentry Key Programming . . . . . . .15Sentry Key Replacement
. . . . . . . .14
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . .171
Settings, Personal . . . . . . . . . . . .189
Shift Lever Override . . . . . . . . . .296
Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Side Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Side Repeater Lights . . . . . . . . . .325
Signals, Turn . . . . .67, 125, 126, 168
, 324, 325
Sliding Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
SmartBeams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Sound Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
Sound Systems (Radio) . . . . . . . .193
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . .249, 250, 283
Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .328
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) . . . . . . . . . . .328
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .328
Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . .131
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227
Automatic Transmission . . . . .227
Cold Weather . . . . . . . . . . . .229
Engine Fails to Start . . . . . . .229
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . .227
Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . .227 Starting Procedures (Diesel
Engines) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230
Steering Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240
Tilt Column . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Wheel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Wheel, Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Steering Wheel Audio Controls . . .214
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . . . . . . . . .214
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .323
Storage Bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Storage, Vehicle . . . . . . . . .222, 323
Storing Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . .323
Stow `n Go (Fold in Floor) Seats . .112
Sunglasses Storage . . . . . . . . . . .140
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Synthetic Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . .303
System, Navigation (Uconnect™ gps) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Telescoping Steering Column . . . .130
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . .174, 282
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint . . . .60
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