REPLACING THE BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with a genuine spare part
with the same specifications.
If a battery with different specifications is fitted, the ser-
vice intervals given in the “Scheduled Servicing Plan” will
no longer be valid.
Follow the battery manufacturer’s instructions for main-
tenance.
Advanced ESP system
If the battery is disconnected, the áwarning light will
switch on (together with a message in the display) to in-
dicate that the system must be realigned. To s witch thewarning light off, carry out the following initialisation pro-
cedure:
❍turn the ignition key to MAR:
❍turn the steering wheel fully both clockwise and anti-
clockwise (to move from the position with the wheels
straight);
❍turn the ignition key to STOP and then to MAR.
If the áwarning light does not go out after a few seconds,
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MAINTENANCE AND CARE
Battery fluid is poisonous and corrosive.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep naked
flames or possible sources of sparks away
from the battery: risk of explosion or fire.Using the battery when the fluid is too low
can damage it irreparably and generate a
risk of explosion.
BATTERYThe car is fitted with a low-maintenance battery F - fig.
1: no electrolyte top-ups with distilled water are needed
in standard conditions of use.
It does need to be checked regularly at a Lancia Dealer-
ship or by specialised personnel to make sure that it is
working properly.
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USEFUL ADVICE FOR EXTENDING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and make it last longer,
observe the following instructions:
❍when you park the car, ensure the doors, tailgate and
bonnet are closed properly, to prevent any light from
remaining on inside the passenger compartment;
❍turn off the internal roof lights, although the car does
have an automatic system for switching off internal
lights;
❍do not leave devices (e.g. car radio, hazard warning
lights, etc.) switched on for a long time when the en-
gine is not running;
❍before performing any operation on the electrical sys-
tem, disconnect the negative battery cable;
❍battery termi
nals should always be perfectly tightened.
IMPORTANT If the charge level remains under 50% for
a long time, the battery is damaged by sulphation, re-
ducing its capacity and efficiency at start-up.The battery will also be more at risk of freezing (this can
happen as early as –10°C). In case of prolonged idling, re-
fer to the “Car inactivity” paragraph, in chapter “3”.
If, after purchasing your car, you decide to install electri-
cal accessories which require a permanent electric power
supply (alarm, etc.) or accessories which have a serious
impact on the electrical balance, contact a Lancia Deal-
ership: their qualifi
ed personnel will suggest the most suit-
able Lancia Lineaccessori devices and assess the overall
electric consumption, checking whether the car’s electri-
cal system can cope or whether a more powerful battery
is required.
Since some of these devices continue to consume electric-
ity even when the engine is off, they gradually run down
the battery.
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LIST OF CONTENTS
Engine codes/
Bodywork versions................260
Engine compartment
(washing).............................255
Engine....................................261
EOBD (system).......................124
External lights........................67Fitting the “Universal” child
restraint system....................163
Fix&Go Automatic (kit)..........198
Flashing.................................69
Fluids and lubricants..............273
Fog lights.........................68-79
- bulb replacement................217
Follow Me Home (device).......70
Front headlights (cleaning).....255
Front roof lights
(bulb replacement)...............219
Front/rear armrest...........81-83Fuel cap.................................151
Fuel consumption...................275
Fuel cut-off............................80
Fuel supply system.................262
Fuses (replacement)................223
Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) .....28
Gearbox (use).........................188
Glove compartment light
(bulb replacement)...............222
Glove compartment................84Handbrake.............................187
Hazard warning lights............78
Head restraints.......................55
Headlights..............................105
Hill Holder (system) ..............118Identification data..................258
Ignition device........................51 Display ..................................26
Door locking...........................89
Doors.....................................89
–child safety lock ..................90
– passenger side front door and
rear door emergency locking
device...................................91
Driving Advisor (system)........110
Driving Advisor......................110
DRL
(Daytime Running Lights)....67
DST
(Dynamic Steering Torque)...107
Dualdrive (electric power
steering system).............77-125
Electric windows....................91
End of vehicle life...................277
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