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Thousands of miles 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90
Thousands of kilometres 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Years12345678910
Check and, if necessary, top up Dual FuNction System
transmission electro-hydraulic control oil level (2)
Visually inspect condition of: LPG pipes and connectors,
LPG tank fixing (LPG versions)
Check fuel system operation and parameters using
diagnosis socket (LPG version)
Visually inspect condition of: methane pipes and
connectors, methane cylinder fastening, restore if
necessary (Natural Power versions) (3)
Check pressure regulator and replace internal filter, if
necessary (Natural Power versions) (3)
Check fuel system operation and parameters using self-
diagnosis socket (Natural Power versions)
Check torque tightening of cylinder fixing bands (Natural
Power versions)
Check pressure regulator heating pipes sealing (Natural
Power versions)
Check correct fitting of injectors (positioning, clip retention)
(Natural Power versions)
(2) Check to be carried out every year for cars on the road in countries with particularly severe climates (cold countries).
(3) Or every year.
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REGULAR CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long
journeys, check and, if necessary, top
up:
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 windscreen washer/
wiper system and positioning/wear of
rear window wiper blades.
Every 3,000 km, check and top up if
required: engine oil level.
For cars with 0.9 TwinAir engines:
every3,000km check the engine oil
level and top it up to the maximum level
if necessary.
DEMANDING USE OF THE
CAR
If 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 outdoor
temperatures;
engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long periods
of inactivity;perform the following inspections more
frequently than shown on the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
check front disc brake pad condition
and wear;
check cleanliness of bonnet and
luggage compartment locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;
visually inspect conditions of:
engine, gearbox, transmission, pipes
and hoses (exhaust/fuel system/brakes)
and rubber elements (gaiters/sleeves/
bushes, etc.);
check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
visually inspect conditions 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.
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64)Incorrect installation of electric and
electronic devices may cause severe
damage to your car. After purchasing your
car, if you wish to install any accessories
(car alarm, car phone etc.), contact a
Lancia Dealership, which will suggest the
most appropriate devices for your vehicle
and will, most importantly, advise you if
a highercapacity battery needs to be
installed.
WARNING
5)Used engine oil and oil filters contain
substances which are harmful to the
environment. You are advised to go to a
Lancia Dealership to have the oil and filters
replaced.
6)Used transmission fluid contains
substances that are harmful to the
environment. We advise going to a Lancia
Dealership to change the oil as they are
equipped to dispose of the used oil in
accordance with the legislation governing
the safeguarding of the environment.
7)Batteries contain substances which are
very dangerous for the environment. For
battery replacement, contact a Lancia
Dealership.
BATTERY
RECHARGING
163)
IMPORTANT The battery recharging
procedure is given as information only.
You are advised to go to a Lancia
Dealership to have this operation
performed.
IMPORTANT After turning the ignition
key to STOP and having closed the
driver's side door, wait at least one
minute before disconnecting and then
reconnecting the electrical supply to the
battery.
Low amperage slow recharging for
approximately 24 hours is advised.
Charging for a longer time may damage
the battery.
VERSIONS WITHOUT
START&STOP SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To recharge, proceed as follows:
disconnect the terminal from the
negative battery pole;
connect the charger cables to the
battery terminals, observing the polarity;
turn on the battery charger;
when it is recharged, turn the
charger off before disconnecting it from
the battery;
reconnect the terminal to the
negative battery pole.
VERSIONS WITH
START&STOP SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To recharge, proceed as follows:
disconnect the connector A fig. 119
(pressing the button B) from the sensor
C monitoring the battery conditions,
on the negative pole D of the battery;
connect the positive cable of the
battery charger to the positive battery
terminal E and the negative cable to
sensor terminal D as shown;
turn on the battery charger. At the
end of the charging process, switch the
battery charger off;
after having disconnected the
battery charger, reconnect connector A
fig. 119 to the sensor C as shown.
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