CAUTION!(Continued)
Car maintenance should be doneat 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 how-
ever carry out these operations if
you have no experience.
Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids that protect the
performance and durability of
your vehicle and also allow ex-
tended maintenance intervals. Do
not use chemical flushes in these
components as the chemicals can
damage your engine, transmis-
sion, power steering or air condi-
tioning. Such damage is not cov-
ered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. If a flush is needed be-
cause of component malfunction,
use only the specified fluid for the
flushing procedure.
ENGINE OIL
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication,
the engine oil must be maintained at
the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel
stop.
The best time to check the engine oil
level is about five minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is
on level ground will improve the ac-
curacy of the oil level readings. Main-
tain the oil level between the MIN and
MAX markings on the dipstick. Add-
ing one quart of oil when the reading
is at the MIN mark will result in a
MAX reading on these engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will
cause oil aeration or loss of oil pres-
sure. This could damage your en-
gine.
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.
Change Engine Oil – All Engines
The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your
vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for
further information on this system.
Engine Oil Selection – 3.6L
Engine
SAE Grade 5W-20 SELENIA K
POWER fully synthetic engine oil that
meets FIAT Qualification 9.55535-
CR1 API SN, ILSAC GF-5 or equiva-
lent.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the
recommended engine oil viscosity for
308
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
349
