rinse well with water and dry with a
jet of air or a chamois.
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
vehicle.
Avoid parking under trees; the resin
dropped by trees makes the paintwork
go opaque and increases the possibility
of corrosion.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must be
washed off immediately and thoroughly
as the acid they contain is particularly
aggressive.
66)8)
Windows
Use specific detergents and clean
cloths to prevent scratching or altering
the transparency.IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window
inside gently with a cloth following the
direction of the filaments to avoid
damaging the heating device.
Front headlights
Use a soft cloth soaked in water and
detergent for washing cars.
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic
substances (e.g. petrol) or ketones (e.g.
acetone) for cleaning the plastic lenses
of the headlights.
IMPORTANT When cleaning with a
pressure washer, keep the water jet at
least 20 cm away from the headlights.
Engine compartment
At the end of every winter, wash the
engine compartment thoroughly, taking
care not to aim the jet of water directly
at the electronic control units or at
the windscreen wiper motors. Have this
operation performed at a specialised
workshop.
IMPORTANT The washing should take
place with the engine cold and the
ignition key in the STOP position. After
the washing operation, make sure
that the various protections (e.g. rubber
caps and guards) have not been
removed or damaged.
WARNING
66)In order to preserve the aesthetic
appearance of the paint abrasive products
and/or polishes should not be used for
cleaning the vehicle.
WARNING
8)Detergents pollute the environment.
Only wash your vehicle in areas equipped
to collect and treat wastewater from this
type of activity.
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SERVICING AND CARE
INDEX
A
BS system........................66
Active safety systems................66
ASR system.........................67
Automatic climate control
system...........................25
BAt system.........................68
Battery............................142
Bodywork (cleaning and
maintenance)....................145
Bonnet.............................30
Boot................................32
Brakes............................144
brake fluid level.................140
Car dimensions...................155
Carrying children safely
child restraint systems...........82
Changes or alterations to the car...................................4
Checking levels....................137
Child protection systems.............76
Climate control......................23
CO
2emissions....................165
Control panel and on-board
instruments.......................39
Controls............................29
Cruise Control.......................99
Daytime running lights (DRL)........18
Demanding use of the car..........136
Diesel versions scheduled
servicing plan....................133Dipped headlights...................18
Direction indicators..................19
Display.............................41
Doors...............................11
Driving assistance systems..........70
EBD system........................66
Electric windows....................27
Emergency starting................122
Engine
engine coolant level............140
technical specifications.........149
Engine compartment...............137
Engine compartment (washing).....146
Engine oil
consumption...................140
Engine oil (level check)..............140
ESC system.........................66
Extending the boot..................14
Exterior lights.......................17
Fix&Go automatic (kit).............120
Fluids and lubricants...............160
Follow Me Home (device)............19
Front ceiling lights...................20
Front fog lights......................19
Fuel consumption..................164
Fuel cut-off system.................124
Fuses
dashboard fuse box............113
engine compartment fuse
box ............................112luggage compartment fuse
box ............................113
Fuses (replacement)................112
Gear Shift Indicator.................41
Gearbox (operation).................97
Handbrake.........................95
Hazard warning lights..............107
HBA system........................68
Head restraint.......................15
Headlights (cleaning)...............146
HH system..........................66
Identification data
chassis marking................148
engine marking.................148
Identification data plate.............148
Ignition device.......................10
Important information and
recommendations...............185
Instrument panel......................8
Interior lights........................20
iTPMS..............................70
Jack..............................117
Lancia CODE.......................11
Lifting the car......................144
Luggage compartment
(capacity)........................155
Main beam headlights..............18
Manual gearbox.....................96
Mechanical Brake Assist.............66
MSR system........................68
