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The driving characteristics of the car may
change when a space-saver wheel is fitted.
Avoid violent acceleration and braking,
abrupt steering and fast cornering. The total life
of a space-saver wheel is approximately 3,000 km,
after which it must be replaced by another wheel
of the same type. Never install a standard tyre on
a rim designed for use as a space-saver wheel. Have
the wheel repaired and refitted as soon as possi-
ble. Using two or more space-saver wheels at the
same time is forbidden. Do not apply grease to the
bolt threads before assembly: they might sponta-
neously unscrew.
Tool box (versions with HI-FI Bose)
There is a tool box located in the luggage compartment
for versions with HI-FI Bose.
This box contains:
❍screwdriver;
❍tow hook;
❍wheel bolt spanner;
❍wheel bolt access spanner;
❍alloy rims centring device;
❍jack. REMOVING THE SUBWOOFER
(versions with HI-FI Bose)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
IMPORTANT The following procedure only applies to cars
equipped with HI-FI Bose systems with subwoofer (for
versions/markets, where provided).
SUBWOOFER AND SPACE-SAVER WHEEL
Proceed as follows to remove the subwoofer:
❍open the luggage compartment, pull tab A - fig. 10 and
lift up the mat;
❍undo locking device A - fig
. 8 and lift up the subwoofer.
Then remove connection cable B from velcro attach-
ment C;
fig. 8
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Ve r sions with alloy rims
❍Place the wheel onto the hub and tighten the bolts us-
ing the spanner provided;
❍lower the car and remove the jack;
❍using the spanner provided, fully tighten the bolts in
the sequence shown in fig. 8;
❍refit the press-fitted hub cap, making sure that the ref-
erence hole on the wheel is aligned with the reference
pin on the cap.
IMPORTANT If it is not fitted properly, the hub cap may
detach when the vehicle is running.
At the end of the operation
❍Stow the space-saver wheel D - fig. 10 in the space pro-
vided in the luggage compartment;
❍fit the partially open jack in i
ts box forcing it lightly to
prevent it from vibrating when travelling;
❍put the tools back into place in the box;
❍stow the container, complete with tools, in the space-
saver wheel and tighten the locking device B - fig. 10;
❍reposition the luggage compartment mat correctly.IMPORTANT Do not use air chambers tubes with tube-
less tyres. Check the inflation pressure of the tyres and the
space-saver wheel periodically.
Various fixing bolts and space-saver wheels,
specific and differing in structural charac-
teristics, are used depending on the wheel rim
type (alloy or steel). Fixing bolts for alloy rims can
be identified by the presence of a permanent wash-
er and a hollow side on the bolt head.
Therefore, you will need to contact a Lancia Deal-
ership to get the correct type of fixing bolts and
space-saver wheel if you change the type of wheels
fitted (alloy rims instead of steel rims, or vice ver-
sa). Keep the bolts fitted as standard in case of re-
use of the wheels originally mounted on the car.
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IMPORTANT When the weather is cold or damp or after
heavy rain or after washing, the surface of headlights or
rear lights may steam up and/or form drops of conden-
sation on the inside. This is a natural phenomenon due
to the difference in temperature and humidity between the
inside and the outside of the glass which does not indicate
a fault and does not compromise the normal operation of
lighting devices. The mist disappears quickly when the
lights are turned on, starting from the centre of the dif-
fuser, extending progressively towards the edges.
TYPES OF BULBS fig. 14
Va rious types of bulbs are fitted to your car:
A.Glass bulbs: they are press-fitted. Pull to remove them.B.Bayonet type bulbs: to remove this type of bulb from
its holder press the bulb, turn it anticlockwise and re-
move it.
C.Tubular bulbs: to remove, release them from their con-
tacts.
D-E. Halogen bulbs: to remove the bulb, release the clip
holding the bulb in place.
fig. 14
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LIFTING THE CARIf the car is to be lifted, go to a Lancia Dealership which
is equipped with arm hoists or workshop lifts.
IMPORTANT Be careful when positioning the arm of the
lift for versions with side skirts.
TOWING THE CARThe tow hook, which is provided with the car, is housed
in the tool box, under the luggage compartment mat.
FASTENING THE TOW RING fig. 44-45
Proceed as follows:
❍release cap A;
❍take the tow ring B from its housing in the tool box;
❍screw the ring onto the rear or front threaded pin.
fig. 44
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fig. 45
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When towing, remember that without the help
of the brake servo and electric power steer-
ing, a greater effort is required on the pedal
and steering wheel. Do not use flexible cables when
towing and avoid jerky movements. During towing,
make sure that the trailer hitch does not damage any
components it is touching. When towing the car, it
is compulsory to respect specific highway code reg-
ulations relating to the tow hook and procedures for
towing on the road. Do not start the engine while
towing the car. Before tightening the ring clean the
threaded housing thoroughly. Make sure that the
ring is securely fastened before towing the car.
The front and rear tow hooks must only be
used for emergency situations on the road.
The car may be towed for short distances
when a dedicated device is used in compliance with
the Highway Code (rigid bar), and in order to move
the vehicle on the road in preparation for towing
or transport via a breakdown vehicle. Tow hooks
MUST NOT be used to tow vehicles off the road or
where there are obstacles and/or for towing oper-
ations using cables or other non-rigid devices. Re-
specting the above conditions, towing must take
place with two vehicles (one towing, the other towed)
aligned as much as possible along the same centre
line.
Before towing, turn the ignition key to MAR
and then to STOP without removing it. The
steering column will automatically lock when
the key is removed and the wheels cannot be steered.
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MAINTENANCE AND CARE
SCHEDULED SERVICINGCorrect servicing is essential in guaranteeing a long life for
the car under the best conditions.
This is why Lancia has planned a series of checks and
maintenance operations every 35,000 km.
It is however important to remember that scheduled ser-
vicing does not completely cover all the car’s requirements
- also in the initial period before 35,000 km service and
later, between one service and another, ordinary care is
still required such as for example routine check and top-
ping up the level of fluids, tyre pressure check, etc.
IMPORTANT Scheduled Servicing is required by the Man-
ufacturer. Failure to carry them out may invalidate thewarranty.Scheduled Services are offered by all Lancia Dealerships
according to a set time schedule.
If during each operation, in addition to the ones sched-
uled, the need arises for further replacements or repairs,
these may only be carried out with the express agreement
of the Customer.
IMPORTANT You are advised to contact a Lancia Deal-
ership in the event of any minor operating faults, with-
out waiting for the next service.
If the car is used frequently for towing a trailer, the in-
terval between services should be reduced.
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Thousands of miles
Thousands of kilometres
Months
Check engine control system operation (using diagnosis socket)Check battery charge status and recharge if necessaryReplace accessory drive belt(s)Replace toothed timing drive belt (*) Replace fuel filterReplace air cleaner cartridgeChange engine oil and oil filter (versions without DPF) (or every 24 months)Change engine oil and oil filter (versions with DPF) (**) Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)Change pollen filter (or every 15 months)
(*) Regardless of the distance covered, the timing drive belt must be changed every 4 years for particularly demanding use (cold
climates, city driving, long periods of idling) or at least every 5 years.
(**) The actual interval for changing the oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the car usage conditions, it is signalled
by the warning light or message (if present) in the instrument panel and must never exceed 24 months.
If the car is mainly used in towns and cities, change the engine oil and filter every 12 months.
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PERIODIC CHECKSEvery 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and, if nec-
essary, top up the following:
❍engine coolant fluid level;
❍brake fluid level;
❍windscreen washer fluid level;
❍tyre pressure and condition;
❍operation of lighting system (headlights, direction in-
dicators, hazard warning lights, etc.);
❍operation of the windscreen/rear window wiper/wash-
er system, position and wear of windscreen/rear win-
dow wiper blades;
Every 3,000 km check and top up if required: engine oil
level.
DEMANDING USE OF THE CARShould the prevailing use of the car be under one of the
following specially demanding conditions:
❍trailer or caravan towing;
❍dusty roads;
❍short (less than 7-8 km) and repeated journeys in sub-
zero temperatures;
❍engine often idling or driving long distances at low
speeds or prolonged inactivity;
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