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 vehicle with an improper 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 fluid becomes contaminated
(with water, etc.) or if the transmis-
sion 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.
What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration
or removal of paint and protective
coatings from your vehicle.
The most common causes are:
Road salt, dirt and moisture accu-
mulation.
Stone and gravel impact.
Insects, tree sap and tar.
Salt in the air near seacoast localities.
Atmospheric fallout/industrial pol- lutants.
Washing
Wash your vehicle regularly. Al- ways wash your vehicle in the shade
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE................340
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE – GASOLINE ENGINE .................... .340
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE – DIESEL ENGINE ...................... .343
339
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.
Rotate the tires at the first sign of irregular wear.
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.
Thousands Of Kilometers 24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192 Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Change the engine oil and replace oil filter. (**)
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge.
Check tire condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary.
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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.
Rotate the tires at the first sign of irregular wear.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required
maintenance items may result in
damage to the vehicle.
Diesel Models with Diesel
Particulate Filter (DPF)
The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your
vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
A “CHANgE OIL” message will flash
in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime will sound, indi-
cating that an oil change is necessary.
Based on engine operation conditions,
the oil change indicator message will
illuminate, this means that service is
required for your vehicle. Have your
vehicle serviced as soon as possible,
within the next 805 km.
Your dealer will reset the oil change
indicator message after completing
the scheduled oil change. If this
scheduled oil change is performed by
someone other than your dealer the
message can be reset by referring to
the steps described under “Instru-
ment Cluster Description/Odometer/
Trip Odometer” in "Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further
information.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules
on the following pages for the re-
quired maintenance intervals.
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Headlight Switch..........129
High Beam Indicator.......172
High Beam/Low Beam Select. .131
Interior................129
License................333
Low Fuel...............182
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine)
...........174
Park..............129, 331
Passing................132
Reading................145
Rear Fog.............. .178
Seat Belt Reminder........177
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm). .176
Service................330
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction
Indicator)
..............174
Side Repeater............332
SmartBeams.............132
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm). .176
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(TPMS)
................173
Traction Control..........251
Turn Signal.......71, 331, 332
Wait to Start.............182
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description)
.............172
Loading Vehicle.............156
Tires..................256
Locks.....................22
Automatic Door...........24
Door...................22
Steering Wheel............15
Lubrication, Body...........313
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack).....161
Lug Nuts.................287
Maintenance Free Battery......311
Maintenance Procedures.......307
Maintenance Schedule.....340, 343
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine)
...........174
Map/Reading Lights..........145
Memory Feature (Memory Seat). .125
Memory Seat............83, 125
Methanol.................273
Methanol Fuel............. .273
Mini-Trip Computer..........185
Mirrors....................82
Automatic Dimming........82
Electric Remote...........83
Exterior Folding...........83
Heated.................83
Memory................125
Outside.................82
Rearview................82
Vanity..................84
Mode
Fuel Saver
............. .184
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System. . .266
Multi-Function Control Lever. . . .131
Navigation System
(Uconnect® gps)
.......143, 193
New Vehicle Break-In Period.....68
Occupant Restraints.....35, 50, 53
Occupant Restraints(Sedan)
............49, 50, 52
Octane Rating, Gasoline(Fuel)
............. .272, 334
Odometer.................172
Oil Change Indicator. .173, 184, 343
Oil Change Indicator,
Reset
...........173, 184, 343
Oil, Engine............308, 334
Capacity.............. .333
Change Interval.......184, 308
Checking...............308
Disposal...............309
Filter..............309, 334
Filter Disposal...........309
Recommendation......308, 333
Synthetic.............. .309
Viscosity...............333
352
Oil Filter, Change............309
Onboard Diagnostic System.....307
Operator Manual (Owner's Manual)..6
Outside Rearview Mirrors.......82
Overhead Console............144
Overhead Travel InformationCenter
..................144
Overheating, Engine......178, 286
Owner's Manual(Operator Manual)
...........6
Paint Care.................321
Parking Brake............. .245
ParkSense System, Rear.......138
Pedals, Adjustable...........135
Personal Settings............189
Pets, Transporting............68
Phone, Cellular..............89
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect®). .89
Placard, Tire and Loading
Information
............. .256
Power
Door Locks
..............23
Lift Gate................33
Mirrors.................83
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet)
................149
Seats..................111
Sliding Door..............29
Steering............244, 245
Windows................26
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts. . .46
Preparation for Jacking........290
PretensionersSeat Belts
................41
Programmable ElectronicFeatures
................189
Radial Ply Tires.............260
Radio Operation.............218
Radio Remote Controls........217
Radio (Sound Systems)........193
Rear Air Conditioning.........222
Rear Camera.............. .143
Rear Cross Path..............87
Rear Fog Lights.............178
Rear ParkSense System........138
Rearview Mirrors.............82
Rear Window Features........160
Reclining Front Seats.........115
Recorder, Event Data..........55
Recreational Towing..........284
Refrigerant................312
Reminder, Seat Belt...........45
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE).....18
Remote Sound System (Radio)
Controls
................217
Removable Floor Console.......159
Repeater Lights, Side.........332
Replacement Keys............16
Replacement Parts...........307
Replacement Tires...........264
Resetting Oil ChangeIndicator
............173, 184
Restraint, Head.............115
Restraints, Child.............56
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck. . . .298
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack).....161
Rotation, Tires............. .266
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle.....69
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle....71
Safety, Exhaust Gas...........69
Safety Information, Tire.......252
Safety Tips.................68
Schedule, Maintenance. . . .340, 343
Seat Belt Maintenance.........324
Seat Belt Reminder............45
Seat Belts.............. .35, 69
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.....39
Adjustable Upper Shoulder
Anchorage
...............39
And Pregnant Women.......46
Child Restraint............56
Front Seat...............36
Inspection...............69
Pretensioners.............41
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