All four tyres should be the same (brand and
track) to ensure greater safety when driving and
braking and better driveability. Remember that
you should not change the rotation direction of the
tyres.
WARNING
The maximum speed for snow tyres
marked “Q” is 160 km/h, while it
is 190 km/h for “T” tyres and 210 km/h for
"H" tyres. The highway code speed limits
must however always be complied with.
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SNOW TYRESUse snow tyres of the same size as the normal
tyres provided with the car.
A Lancia Dealership will be happy to provide
advice concerning the most suitable type of tyre
for the customer's requirements.
For the type of tyre to be used, inflation pressures
and the specifications of snow tyres, follow the
instructions given in paragraph "Wheels" in
section "Technical specifications".
The winter performance of these tyres is
considerably reduced when the tread thickness is
less than 4 mm. Replace them in this case.
Due to their specific features, the performance of
snow tyres is much lower than that of normal
types in normal conditions or long motorway
stretches. Their usage should therefore be
restricted in accordance with their type approval.
IMPORTANT When using snow tyres with a
maximum speed index below the one that can be
reached by the car (increased by 5%), place a
notice in the passenger compartment, plainly in
view, which states the maximum speed allowed by
the snow tyres (as per EC Directive).
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❒place the electric plug H fig. 127 in the cigar
lighter socket of the car (12 V);
❒start the compressor, placing the switch G to
position1(on);
fig. 124
L0F0302
fig. 126
L0F0304
❒inflate the tyre to the pressure specified (see
"Cold tyre inflation pressure" paragraph in
the "Technical specifications" section);
fig. 125
L0F0303
PERIODIC CHECKSEvery 1,000 km or before long journeys, check
and, if necessary, restore:
❒engine coolant, brake fluid and windscreen
washer fluid level;
❒tyre inflation pressure and condition;
❒operation of lighting system (headlights,
direction indicators, hazard warning lights,
etc.);
❒operation of screen washer/wiper system and
positioning/wear of windscreen/rear window
wiper blades.
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if required,
the engine oil level.
HEAVY-DUTY USE OF THE CARIf the car is used mainly under one of the
following conditions:
❒towing a trailer or caravan;
❒dusty roads;
❒short, repeated journeys (less than 7-8 km) at
sub-zero outside temperatures;
❒engine often idling or driving long distances at
low speeds or long periods of idleness;
the following checks must be performed more
frequently than indicated in the Scheduled
Servicing Plan:
❒check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;
❒visually inspect conditions of: engine, gearbox,
transmission, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel
system - brakes) and rubber elements (boots -
sleeves - bushes - etc.);
❒check battery charge and battery fluid level
(electrolyte);
❒visually inspect condition of the accessory drive
belts;
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WHEELS AND TYRESBefore long trips, and every two weeks, check the
tyre and space-saver wheel inflation pressure
(for versions/markets, where provided). Check the
tyres when cold.
While driving the car, the pressure increases under
standard conditions: for the correct tyre inflation
pressure, see "Wheels" paragraph in the
"Technical specifications" chapter.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre wear
fig. 164:
A normal pressure: tread evenly worn;
B low pressure: tread particularly worn at the
edges;
C high pressure: tread particularly worn in the
centre.The tyres must be replaced when the tread is less
than 1.6 mm thick. In any case, follow the laws
in force in the country where you are driving.
IMPORTANT
Take the following precautions to prevent damage
to the tyres:
❒avoid braking suddenly, racing starts and
violent impact against the curb, potholes or
other obstacles and driving for extended periods
on uneven road surfaces;
❒periodically check that the tyres have no cuts in
the side wall, abnormal swelling or irregular
tyre wear;
❒avoid travelling with the car overloaded. If you
have a puncture, stop immediately and change
the tyre;
❒tyres age even if they are not used much. Cracks
in the tread rubber and at the sides are a sign of
ageing. In any case, if the tyres have been on
the car for over 6 years, they should be checked
by specialised personnel. Also remember to
check the space-saver wheel very carefully (for
versions/markets, where provided);
❒change the position of the tyres every 10-15
thousand kilometres, keeping them on the same
side of the car to avoid inverting the direction
of rotation;
fig. 164
L0F0018
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❒
avoiding those of dubious origin;
❒if a tyre is changed, also change the inflation
valve.i n the case of replacement, always fit new tyres,
WARNING
The road holding qualities of the car
also depend on the correct inflation
pressure of the tyres.
WARNING
If the pressure is too low the tyre
overheats and this can cause it
serious damage.
WARNING
Do not cross switch the tyres, moving
them from the right of the car to the
left and vice versa.
WARNING
Never submit alloy rims to repainting
treatments requiring the use of
temperatures exceeding 150°C. The
mechanical properties of the wheels could
be impaired.
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW
WIPERBLADES
Replace the blades if the rubber edge is deformed
or worn. In any event, it is advisable to replace
them approximately once a year.
A few simple precautions can reduce the
possibility of damage to the blades:
❒if the temperature falls below zero, make sure
that ice has not frozen the rubber against the
glass. Use an antifreeze product to release it
if required;
❒remove any snow from the glass: in addition to
protecting the blades, this prevents effort on
the motor and over-heating;
❒do not operate the windscreen/rear window
wipers on dry glass.
WARNING
Driving with worn windscreen/rear
window wiper blades is a serious
hazard, because visibility is reduced in bad
weather.
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COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)
Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed pressure when the tyres are warm.
Recheck pressure value with cold tyres.TyresNo load/medium load Full load
Space-saver
wheel
(*)
Front Rear Front Rear
175/65 R14 82H 2.2 2.1 2.5 2.2
2.8 185/55 R15 82H 2.2 2.1 2.5 2.2
195/50 R15 82H 2.2 2.1 2.5 2.2
195/45 R16 84H 2.4 2.1 2.7 2.4
(*) For versions/markets, where provided
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SPECIFICATIONSINDEX
Side lights/brake lights ....... 200
Side lights/day lights
(DRL)
– bulb replacement............ 195
Snow chains........................ 16
Sound system (wiring) ........ 106
Speedometer (speed
indicator) ........................... 5
Starting the engine ...... 154-178
Starting up and driving....... 154
Start&Stop system ............... 99
Steering .............................. 247
Steering lock ........................ 31
Steering heel ................. .... 36
Steering wheel stalks
– left stalk .......................... 54
Storing the car .................... 163
Sun roof ............................... 76
Sun visors ............................ 75
Suspension.......................... 247Technical data.................... 241
The keys .............................. 27
Third brake light ................ 200
Top speed ........................... 256Towing the car .................... 215
Towing trailers .................... 16
Transmission ...................... 245
Trip Computer
– TRIP button .................... 24
– Trip Computer ................. 21
– Trip Computer
parameters ...................... 22
Ty r e s
– correct tyre reading ........ 248
– Fix&Go Automatic (kit) . 185
– inflation pressures .......... 253
– Rim Protector tyres ........ 254
– snow tyres ...................... 250
– tyres provided ................ 250
Tyres - maintenance............ 232
"Universal" child seat
fitting................................ 146Universal Isofix (child
seat).................................. 143
Using the gearbox ............... 15W
arning lights on panel ..... 164
Weights and loads ............... 257
Welcome movement ............. 9Wheel rims
– correct reading of the
wheel rim ....................... 250
– dimensions ..................... 250
– rims and tyres ................ 248
– wheels and tyres ............. 232
Wheels and tyres
– changing a wheel ............ 179
– Fix&Go Automatic (kit) . 185
– spare wheel .................... 248
– tyre inflation pressure..... 253
– Wheels and tyres ............ 232
Window bag........................ 150
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Window cleaning .................. 58
Windows (cleaning) ............ 238
Windscreen washer
– windscreen washer fluid
level ............................... 228
Windscreen washer sprays .. 235
Windscreen washer/wiper..... 58
Windscreen wipers
– blades............................. 233
– level check ....... 224-225-226
– replacing wiper blades .. 234
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