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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L............305
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.8L DIESEL .....306
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . . .307
REPLACEMENT PARTS ...................307
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ..............307
ENGINE OIL ......................... .308
ENGINE OIL FILTER ................... .309
ENGINE AIR CLEANER FILTER ...........309
INTERVENTION REGENERATION STRATEGY – 2.8L DIESEL ENGINE ...................310
EXHAUST SYSTEM .................... .310
MAINTENANCE-FREE BATTERY ..........311
AIR CONDITIONER MAINTENANCE ........312
BODY LUBRICATION ...................313
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES ...........314
COOLING SYSTEM .................... .315
BRAKES ............................ .318
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .............320
APPEARANCE CARE AND PROTECTION FROM CORROSION .......................... .321
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CUPHOLDERS ....................... .324
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The washer fluid reservoir will hold 4
Liters of fluid when the Low Washer
Fluid Light illuminates.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield
washer solvents are flammable.
They could ignite and burn you.
Care must be exercised when filling
or working around the washer solu-
tion.
After the engine has warmed, operate
the defroster for a few minutes to re-
duce the possibility of smearing or
freezing the fluid on the cold wind-
shield. Use All Weather Windshield
Washer Solution or equivalent, used
with water as directed on the con-
tainer, aids cleaning action, reduces
the freezing point to avoid line clog-
ging, and is not harmful to paint or
trim.
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.
COOLING SYSTEM
WARNING!
When working near the radiator cooling fan, disconnect the fan
motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the OFF position. The
fan is temperature controlled and
can start at anytime the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
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WARNING!(Continued)
You or others can be badlyburned by hot engine coolant
(antifreeze) or steam from your
radiator. If you see or hear steam
coming from under the hood, do
not open the hood until the radia-
tor has had time to cool. Never try
to open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator is hot.
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.
Coolant Checks
Check the engine coolant (antifreeze)
protection every 12 months (before
the onset of freezing weather, where
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applicable). If the engine coolant (an-
tifreeze) is dirty, the system should be
drained, flushed, and refilled with
fresh OAT coolant (conforming to
FIAT Classification 9.55523) only by
an authorized dealer. Check the front
of the A/C condenser for any accumu-
lation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty,
clean by gently spraying water from a
garden hose vertically down the face
of the condenser.
Check the coolant recovery bottle
tubing for brittle rubber, cracking ,
tears, cuts and tightness of the con-
nection at the bottle and radiator. In-
spect the entire system for leaks.
With the engine at normal operating
temperature (but not running), check
the cooling system pressure cap for
proper vacuum sealing by draining a
small amount of engine coolant (anti-
freeze) from the radiator drain cock.
If the cap is sealing properly, the en-
gine coolant (antifreeze) will begin to
drain from the coolant recovery
bottle. DO NOT REMOVE THE
COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN
THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT.Cooling System – Drain, Flush,
And Refill
If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is
dirty or contains a considerable
amount of sediment, clean and flush
with a reliable cooling system cleaner.
Follow with a thorough rinsing to re-
move all deposits and chemicals.
Properly dispose of old engine coolant
(antifreeze).
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”
for the proper maintenance intervals.
Selection Of Coolant
Use only the manufacturer's recom-
mended engine coolant (antifreeze).
Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants and
Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining Your
Vehicle” for further information.CAUTION!
Mixing of engine coolant (anti-
freeze) other than specified en-
gine coolant (antifreeze), may re-
sult in engine damage and may
decrease corrosion protection. If a
non-specified engine coolant (an-
tifreeze) is introduced into the
cooling system in an emergency, it
should be replaced with the speci-
fied engine coolant (antifreeze) as
soon as possible.
Do not use plain water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant
(antifreeze) products. Do not use
additional rust inhibitors or anti-
rust products, as they may not be
compatible with the radiator en-
gine coolant (antifreeze) and may
plug the radiator.
This vehicle has not been de- signed for use with Propylene
Glycol based engine coolant (an-
tifreeze). Use of Propylene Glycol
based engine coolant (antifreeze)
is not recommended.
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Adding Coolant
Your vehicle has been built with an
improved engine coolant (antifreeze)
that allows extended maintenance in-
tervals. This engine coolant (anti-
freeze) can be used up to ten years or
240 000 km before replacement. To
prevent reducing this extended main-
tenance period, it is important that
you use the same engine coolant (an-
tifreeze) throughout the life of your
vehicle.
Use only high purity water such as
distilled or deionized water when
mixing the water/engine coolant (an-
tifreeze) solution. The use of lower
quality water will reduce the amount
of corrosion protection in the engine
cooling system.
Please note that it is the owner's re-
sponsibility to maintain the proper
level of protection against freezing ac-
cording to the temperatures occurring
in the area where the vehicle is oper-
ated.
NOTE: Mixing engine coolant
(antifreeze) types will decrease thelife of the engine coolant (anti-
freeze) and will require more fre-
quent coolant changes.
Cooling System Pressure Cap
The cap must be fully tightened to
prevent loss of coolant, and to ensure
that coolant will return to the radiator
from the coolant recovery bottle.
The cap should be inspected and
cleaned if there is any accumulation of
foreign material on the sealing surfaces.
WARNING!
The warning words “DO NOT
OPEN HOT” on the cooling sys-
tem pressure cap are a safety pre-
caution. Never add engine cool-
ant (antifreeze) when the engine
is overheated. Do not loosen or
remove the cap to cool an over-
heated engine. Heat causes pres-
sure to build up in the cooling
system. To prevent scalding or in-
jury, do not remove the pressure
cap while the system is hot or
under pressure.
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WARNING!(Continued)
Do not use a pressure cap otherthan the one specified for your
vehicle. Personal injury or engine
damage may result.
Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant
Used ethylene glycol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze) is a regulated
substance requiring proper disposal.
Check with your local authorities to
determine the disposal rules for your
community. To prevent ingestion by
animals or children, do not store eth-
ylene glycol-based engine coolant
(antifreeze) in open containers or al-
low it to remain in puddles on the
ground. If ingested by a child or pet,
seek emergency assistance immedi-
ately. Clean up any ground spills im-
mediately.
Coolant Level
The coolant bottle provides a quick
visual method for determining that
the coolant level is adequate. With the
engine cold, the level of the engine
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coolant (antifreeze) in the coolant re-
covery bottle should be between the
ranges indicated on the bottle.
The radiator normally remains com-
pletely full, so there is no need to
remove the radiator cap unless check-
ing for engine coolant (antifreeze)
freeze point or replacing the engine
coolant (antifreeze). Advise your ser-
vice attendant of this. As long as the
engine operating temperature is satis-
factory, the coolant bottle only needs
to be checked once a month.
When additional engine coolant (an-
tifreeze) is needed to maintain the
proper level, it should be added to the
coolant bottle. Do not overfill.
Points To Remember
NOTE: When the vehicle is
stopped after a few kilometers of
operation, you may observe vapor
coming from the front of the engine
compartment. This is normally a
result of moisture from rain, snow,
or high humidity accumulating on
the radiator and being vaporizedwhen the thermostat opens, allow-
ing hot engine coolant (antifreeze)
to enter the radiator.
If an examination of your engine com-
partment shows no evidence of radia-
tor or hose leaks, the vehicle may be
safely driven. The vapor will soon dis-
sipate.
Do not overfill the coolant recovery
bottle.
Check the engine coolant (anti- freeze) freeze point in the radiator
and in the coolant recovery bottle.
If engine coolant (antifreeze) needs
to be added, contents of the coolant
recovery bottle must also be pro-
tected against freezing.
If frequent engine coolant (anti- freeze) additions are required, or if
the level in the coolant recovery
bottle does not drop when the en-
gine cools, the cooling system
should be pressure tested for leaks.
Maintain engine coolant (anti- freeze) concentration at 50% en-
gine coolant (antifreeze) (mini-
mum) and distilled water for proper corrosion protection of your
engine, which contains aluminum
components.
Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery bottle overflow
hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is equipped with air
conditioning, also keep the front of
the condenser clean.
Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter operation. If re-
placement is ever necessary, install
ONLY the correct type thermostat.
Other designs may result in unsat-
isfactory coolant performance,
poor gas mileage, and increased
emissions.
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.
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The PRY location is best closestto the studs while dislodging
them separately.
3. Twist the socket and remove it
from the lamp assembly.
4. Pull the bulb to remove it from the
socket.
5. Replace the bulb, reinstall the
socket, and reattach the lamp assem-
bly.CENTER HIGH-MOUNTED
STOP LAMP (CHMSL)
The CHMSL uses LED lights are not
serviceable. The CHMSL must be re-
placed as an assembly, see your au-
thorized dealer.
LICENSE LAMP
There are two license plate lamps, and
they are located under the tailgate
lamp bar and above the license plate. 1. Remove the two lens assembly
mounting screws.
2. Remove the bulb from the socket.
Replace the bulb and reattach the lens
assembly.
FLUID CAPACITIES
Metric
Fuel (Approximate) 76 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
3.6L Engine 5.6 Liters
2.8L Diesel Engine 6.6 Liters
Cooling System *
3.6L Engine 12.6 Liters
2.8L Diesel Engine 13.8 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level. Add 2.8 Liters for versions/markets, where provided
with a rear heater.
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
ENGINE
ComponentFluids and Lubricants Specs (Genuine Parts)
Engine Coolant* Red protective agent with antifreeze action, based on inhibited monoethyl gly-
col with organic formula. Exceeds CUNA NC 956-16, ASTM D 3306 specifica-
tions, FIAT Classification 9.55523 (PARAFLU UP Contractual Technical Ref-
erence N° F101.M01. Cooling circuit usage percentage: 50% water 50%
PARAFLU UP [**])
Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine*** SAE Grade 5W-20 fully synthetic engine oil that meets FIAT Classification
9.55535-CR1, API SN, ILSAC GF-5 (SELENIA K POWER, Contractual Tech-
nical Reference N° F042.F11)
Engine Oil – 2.8L Diesel Engine*** SAE Grade 5W-30 fully synthetic engine oil that meets FIAT Classification
9.55535-S3, API SM/CF, ACEA C3 (SELENIA MULTIPOWER C3, Contrac-
tual Technical Reference N° F102.F11)
Spark Plugs – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use OEM Original Equipment Spark Plugs (Gap 1.1 mm)
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Engine Research Octane Number (RON) of 91 or higher
Fuel Selection – 2.8L Diesel Engine 50 Cetane or higher (Less than 15 ppm Sulfur).
Diesel Fuel Additive – 2.8L Diesel
Engine Additive for diesel with antifreeze and protective action for diesel engines.
(TUTELA DIESEL ART, Contractual Technical Reference N° F601.L06. To be
mixed with the diesel fuel: 25 cc per 10 litres)
* Do not top up or mix with fluids
with different specifications.
** For particularly harsh climate con-
ditions, a mixture of 60% PARA-
FLUUP and 40% demineralised wa-
ter is recommended. *** Lubricants with ACEA C3 perfor-
mance as a minimum may be used for
Diesel engines in an emergency, where
no original products are available. In
such event, the engine may not pro-
vide optimal performance. We recom-
mend having the lubricant replacedwith one of the recommended lubri-
cants as soon as possible. Using prod-
ucts with specifications lower than
ILSAC GF-5 for gasoline engines or
lower than ACEA C3 for Diesel en-
gines may cause engine damage not
covered by warranty.
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Cellular Phone...........89, 218
Center High Mounted StopLight
..................333
Chains, Tire.............. .265
Changing A Flat Tire.........287
Chart, Tire Sizing............253
Check Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator Light)
...........174
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety. .68
Checks, Safety...............68
Child Restraint..............56
Child Safety Locks............31
Clean Air Gasoline...........274
CleaningWheels
................322
Climate Control.............219
Coat Hook................156
Coin Holder.............. .156
Cold Weather Operation.......233
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance. .218
Compact Spare Tire..........262
Compass..................186
Compass Calibration..........187
Compass Variance...........187
Computer, Trip/Travel.........185
Connector
UCI
................. .193
Universal Consumer Interface
(UCI)
.................193
Conserving Fuel.............184
Console..................156
Console, Floor..............156
Console, Overhead...........144
Console, Removable..........159
Cool Down, Turbo...........235
Cooling System.............315
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze). .317
Coolant Capacity..........333
Coolant Level........315, 317
Disposal of Used Coolant. . . .317
Drain, Flush, and Refill.....316
Inspection..............317
Points to Remember.......318
Selection of Coolant
(Antifreeze)
......316, 333, 334
Corrosion Protection..........321
Cupholders............151, 324
Data Recorder, Event..........55
Defroster, Windshield..........69
Diagnostic System, Onboard.....307
Diesel Fuel.............275, 334
Diesel Fuel Requirements.......275
Dipsticks
Automatic Transaxle
.......320
Oil (Engine).............308
Power Steering...........245
Disabled Vehicle Towing.......299
DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)
. .317
Door Locks.................22
Door Locks, Automatic.........24
DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water
.....243
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel
Economy
................184
Electrical Power Outlets.......149
Electric Remote Mirrors.........83
Electronic Brake Control System. .248
Brake Assist System........249
Electronic Speed Control (CruiseControl)
................136
Electronic Stability Control(ESC)
..................249
Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC)
.............143, 178
Emergency, In Case ofHazard Warning Flasher
.....286
Jacking............287, 291
Jump Starting............296
Overheating.............286
Engine.................. .306
Air Cleaner.............309
Break-In Recommendations. . .68
Checking Oil Level........308
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