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SAFETY
STARTING AND
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INDEX
PERIODIC CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and,
if necessary, restore the following:
❒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 CAR
If the car is mainly used in 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 prescribed 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;
❒check and, if necessary, change engine oil and
replace oil filter;
❒check and, if necessary, replace pollen filter;
❒check and, if necessary, replace air cleaner.
CHECKING FLUID LEVELS
WARNING
Never smoke while working in the
engine compartment: gas and
inflammable vapours may be present, with the
risk of fire.
WARNING
Be very careful when working in the
engine compartment when the engine
is hot: you may get burned. Remember that
the fan may start up if the engine is hot: this
could injure you. Scarves, ties and other loose
clothing might be pulled by moving parts.
Be careful, when topping up, and take
care not to mix up the various types
of fluids: they are all incompatible with
one another and could seriously damage the
car.

BATTERY
Battery F (see previous pages) does not require the
electrolyte to be topped up with distilled water. A
periodic check carried out at a Lancia Dealership
is, however, necessary to check efficiency.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
If necessary, replace the battery with another
original battery with the same specifications.
Follow the battery manufacturer's instructions for
maintenance.
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 that the doors,
tailgate and bonnet are closed properly, to
prevent any roof lights from remaining on inside
the passenger's compartment;
❒switch off all roof lights inside the car: the car is
however equipped with a system which switches
all internal lights off automatically;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g. sound system,
hazard lights, etc.) switched on for a long time
when the engine is not running;
❒before performing any operation on the
electrical system, disconnect the negative
battery cable;
❒completely tighten the battery terminals.
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IMPORTANT If the charge level remains under
50% for a long time, the battery is damaged
by sulphation, reducing 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). Refer to
the paragraph "Car inactivity" in "Starting and
driving" if the car is left parked for a long time.
If, after buying the car, you wish to install
electrical accessories which require permanent
electrical supply (alarm etc.) or accessories which
influence the electrical supply requirements,
contact a Lancia Dealership, whose qualified staff
will evaluate the overall electrical consumption.
WARNING
Battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with the skin
and eyes. Keep open flames away from the
battery and do not use objects that might
create sparks: risk of explosion and fire.
WARNING
Using the battery with insufficient
fluid irreparably damages the battery
and may cause an explosion.

BODY AND UNDERBODY WARRANTY
Your car is covered by warranty against
perforation due to corrosion of any original
element of the structure or body.
For the general terms of this warranty, refer to
your Warranty Booklet.
PRESERVING THE BODYWORK
Paint
Touch up abrasions and scratches immediately to
prevent the formation of rust.
Maintenance of paintwork consists of washing the
car: the frequency depends on the conditions
and environment where the car is used. For
example, in highly polluted areas, or if the roads
are spread with salt, it is advisable to wash the car
more frequently.
To correctly wash the car, proceed as follows:
❒remove the aerial from the roof to prevent
damage to it if the car is washed in an
automatic system;
❒wash the body using a low pressure jet of water;❒wipe the bodywork using a sponge with a
slightly soapy solution, frequently rinsing the
sponge;
❒rinse well with water and dry with a jet of air or
a chamois leather.
Dry the less visible parts (e.g. door frames,
bonnet, headlight frames etc.) with special care, as
water may stagnate more easily in these areas.
The car should not be taken to a closed area
immediately, but left outside so that residual water
can evaporate.
Do not wash the car after it has been left in the
sun or with the bonnet hot: this may alter the
shine of the paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in the same
way as the rest of the car.
Avoid parking under trees as much as possible; the
resin from trees dulls the paintwork and increases
the possibility of corrosion.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must be washed off
immediately and thoroughly as the acid they
contain is particularly aggressive.
Detergents pollute the environment.
Only wash your car in areas equipped
to collect and treat wastewater from
this type of activity.
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❒if there is any decorative sticker or if high
pressure jets or cleaners are used to wash the
car, keep a distance of at least 40 cm from the
bodywork to avoid damage or alteration;

INDEX
ABS system .......................... 95
Airbag ................................ 147
– Deactivation of
passenger side front
airbag and side bag ........ 149
– side bag .......................... 149
– window bag .................... 150
Airbags
– front ............................... 147
Air cleaner .......................... 2
Ashtray ................................ 75
ASR system .......................... 97
ASR (system) ....................... 97
Automatic climate control .... 45
– controls............................ 45
– maintenance .................... 52
Battery (charge) ................. 213
Battery................................ 230
– advice for extending
lifetime ........................... 230
– replacement.................... 230
Body versions...................... 243Bodywork
– bodywork codes.............. 243
– maintenance ................... 237
– protection from
atmospheric agents ......... 236
– warranty ........................ 237
Bonnet ................................. 90
Brake Assist system .............. 99
Brakes
– brake fluid level ............. 22
– specifications .................. 246
ulb replacement......... 198-200
Bulb replacement
– external lights................. 195
– interior lights.................. 201
Bulbs
– bulbs (replacement) ....... 191
– general instructions ........ 191
– types of bulbs ................. 193Car dimensions................... 255
Carrying children safely ...... 138
– Carrying children safely . 138
– child seats ...................... 146
– Setup for "Isofix" child
seat ................................ 143
Central air diffusers ............. 40Changing a wheel ............... 179
Checking levels .... 224-225-226
Child seats (compliance
for use) ............................. 142
Cigar lighter ......................... 74
CITY function..................... 104
Cleaning and maintenance
– bodywork ....................... 236
– car interior ..................... 239
– engine compartment ....... 238
– front headlights .............. 238
– Leather parts.................. 240
– Leather seats .................. 240
– Plastic and coated parts.. 239
– seats ............................... 239
– windows ......................... 238
Climate control .................... 39
– Passenger compartment
air diffusers ..................... 41
Climatic comfort .................. 41
Clutch................................. 245
CO2 emissions .................... 264
Conditions of use ................ 160
Control panel and
instruments ........................ 4
Controls .......................... 69-84
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