Lancia Thema 16 v Owner Handbook

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PRO MEMORIA

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The oil volume between he MIN and MAX dipstick marks corresponds o about I litre.Fuel tank capacity:70 litres (includinga reserveof 8-10 itres).Leadedor unleadedpremium fuel (min. RON 95) can be used n petrol engines.For Y6 versionsuse only unleaded uel (min. RON 95).

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Front and rear tyre inflation pressuresmeasured ld in bar (psi):Version Standard tyres Front tyres Rear tyres Optional tyres

Front tyres Rear tyresMdiumload Fullyladen vlediunload Fullyladen Mediunload Fullyladen Mediumload Fulbladeo

i .e. - i.e. 6v 17517014 84H) 2(2e) 2.2 32) 195/60 l4 (85H) 2.2 32) 2.3 33.4)turbo 6v 195/60Rls (87) 2.2(32) 2.3 33.4)v-6, 185/70 Rl4 87 ) 2.2 32) 2.3 33.4) 195/60 Rl4(85) 2.2 32) 2.3 33.4)turbo ds 18s/70 l4 (87H) 2.2 32) 2.3 33.4) 195/60 l4 (89H) 2.2 32) 2.3 33.4)l .e. 16vS.W. 185/70 l4 (84H) L. J(33.4)1 t:34.8)2.6i37.7)2.8(40.6)tgs/6sRl4(85H) (33.4)z. +(34.8)7 6(37.7)2.8(40.0turbo 6v S.W. 195/60 Rl5 (87) L. J(33,4)a t34.8)2.637.7)2.8(40.6)turbods S.W. 1 85 /7 0 1 487H)133,4)L. +34.8)2.6"37.7\2.8(40.6)195/65 l4 (89H)

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45291Replacing he engineoil - dm3(Imp. quarts)

Version i.e. - i.e. l6v - turbo l5v v-6 turbo dsEnginesump s (4.4) 6.20 5.5) 5.50 4.8)Engine sump and filter 5.50 4.8) 6.60 5.8) 6.40 5.6)


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Dear Sir or Madam, 'Congratulationson choosinga LANCIA.The ownerhandbookhasbeenpreparedo helpyou fullyappreciate our car.You shouldcarefully ead his handbookcarefullybeforedriving the car for the first time.You will learnfurther about the featuresof your Thema,qrd wefeelyou will beconvincedyou havemade he rightchoice.A coupon booklet for serviceschedulemaintenancessuppliedalong with the handbookThisbookletalso ncludeshe warrantycertificate,whichdescribeshe terms of the warranty.We are surethat you will enjoy your new car, and willdrive it with pleasure or many years o come.Regards, LANCIA


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Driving your carWhat to do if...MaintenanceBody maintenance nd careThema Station WagonSpecifications


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Switch bankWr4$reqn-rgn!_Side vent forwindow demist ing

Left speaker housing

Boor unlock button. _.eliq4e cglqol slqeqp4qetqIelagegggpartment/radioousingArbt14ylove compartment


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Air volume :rcl j r :stmentAir 1 ' lou' djustn.rent

Instrument panellnstrument panel ight dimmer srvi tch

Windscreen en tSide ventfor windowdemist ing

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Air f lowadjustment

Air volumeadjustment

FusesRight speakerhous ing

Hazarcl arning lightsWindscreenwiper/washer

Side ights - Steer ing olumn lockSteeringwheel adjustment

Bonnet release ever

D i r cc t i onin d cat rsE r t c r i o r i gh t s

Cigarette ighter

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IGNITION SWITCHIgnition SwitchThe switchhas our key positions.PARK - Side ights,key removable, teeringock.To selecthis position,pressnterlockbutton A.STOP - Steeringock, key removable.MAR - Ignitionand accessoriesnergised.AVV - Starting.

Steering Wheel LockEngagement:With the ignition key at STOP or PARK, turn thesteeringwheel n either direction until you hear a locking "click".Disengagement:This is facilitated by turning slightly the steer-ing wheel back and forth while turning the ignition key to MAR.

Your car is providedwith two keys n duplicate'KeyA will switchon the gnitionand operatehedoor,glovebox,boot and steeringocks.

Key B will switch on the ignition and operate he steering ock.This key may be given to car park or shop personnel.

Should you lose a key, you may obtain a replacement rom theLancia ServiceNetwork by quoting the identification numberon the adhesive ag provided with the keys.


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INSTRUMENTS

Control and instrument layout is given as a guide only and mayvary depending on which version you have.

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SpeedometerOdometerTrip odometerTrip odometer resetbutton. Press o reset rip odometer evenwhen the car is movine.

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Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ("C)When the engine s cold, the needle s at the left. Under normaloperating conditions, the needleshould remain in the centre ofthe scale.When the needle eaches he red zone, indicating theengine is labouring, engine speed should be reduced.If you drive at a lower rpm and the temperature does not go

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INSTRUMENTSdown, but goes farther into the red zone, stop the engine im-mediatelyand havethe car taken to a LANCIA ServiceCentre'

If you aredriving slowly and the needlestarts o enter he redzone,stop he car and let it idle.If the needle emainsat the samepoint or goes arther into theredzone, akeyour Thema o a LANCIA ServiceCentre.Whenthe coolant emperatures too high, red warning ight "a" willgo on. Seepage14 rom more nformationabout his warninglight and the checksystem.

Fuel Gauge (litres)The fuel tank has aWhen warning lightin the tank.l 0

capacity of 70 litres"b" turns on there(15.5 mp. gal . ) .

are 8-10 itres of fuel

If your car s equippedwith a checkpanelseepage 4 for infor-mationregardinghis warning ight.Fuel EconomyMeterThis instrumentndicatesuel consumption'

4551The needle in the white sector indicates low fuel consumption'The needle over the red sector warns the engine is labouring orunder heavy acceleration with high fuel consumption. Changegear or lower engine speedas soon as possible.


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INSTRUMENTSOil PressureGauge bar)When heengine il is hot (temperatureround120'C/248'F\the oil pressure ill fluctuate etween bar 29 psi (at dle)and5.5 barl8Opsi (at highenginepm).

The pressure s higher when oil temperature is lower.After starting the enginewhen the ambient temperature s verylow, the needle ends ndicate higher than normal pressures.Donot accelerate apidly; wait until the pressure alue s in the nor-mal range. The following indicate a malfunction:- When the engine s hot, the oil pressure emains under 3.5bar (51 psi) at high engine revs (above 5,000 rpm).- When the engine s cold or at average emperatures, he oilpressure s higher than 4.5 bar (65 psi) even at low enginerevs (under 2,000 rpm).

If oil pressure s either too high or too low the car should onlybe driven at low engine speeds. n any case,have the car check-ed by a member of the LANCIA Service Network.Engine Oil Temperature Gauge ('C)

When the needle ndicatesan excessive il temperature(red sec-tor) stop the car immediately, but do not switch off the engine.. Let the engine dle for a little while. If the temp erature does notdecrease top the engine immediately, and have the car takena LANCIA ServiceCentre.

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INSTRUMENTS INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHTSSECTORC

Tachometer

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When the needles in theyellowzone, he engines at maximumpower.

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Driving at a higher rpm will not improve engineperformance.The needle hould emain n the red zoneonly for brief periodsof time.

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General ailure warning ight (page14)Optimum car startingcondition light (page14)Side ight indicator ight

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INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHTSIrIIIIrIIrI

High-beam ndicator light

Low-beam ndicator light

Right seat heater ndicator light

Left seat heater ndicator light

Fog light indicator light

Rear fog-guard ight indicator light

Direction indicator lights

Hazard warning light

Rear window demister ndicator lightDoor mirror defogging ndicator light

Warning light blinks when the handbrake s engaged.ABS (anti-lock brake system)warning light

If this warning light goeson whenthe key is at MAR, it doesnot indicatea brake systemmalfunction, but the self-diagnosisof this systemwhich remainsoperativeuntil the engine s started.IIfr

Speed ndicator for specific marketsA red light flasheswhen he speedometerndicatesa speedbe-tween 120and 126 km,/h.Seat belt warning light for specific marketsThe light goeson when the seat belts are not buckled.

Handbrakeon warning light

Spare warning light position

Turbocharger failure warning light

Glow plug indicator light (dieselengine)

Spare warning light position

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INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHTSCheck SystemIt is anelectronicevicewhichmonitors nddisplays ossible;hi.l; -uiiun.tiont whichcouldaffectdrivingsafetv'

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When the car is in proper operatingorderTurn the gnitionkey o MAR andhold t there or.afewseconds#i;iesffiifiirtidu.; thefollowing sequence ill be observed:o AII the checkpanel ndicator ightswill go.on' aswell as hecoolant emperature na ruet Jr.ru. warning ights,and he

O The green ight goesoff when the enginestarts'

ButtonPress his button to checkthat warning light b-ulbs not theurr*i"t.A functions)areoperating atisfactorily'When his^but-;#i, ilt;il""u i"*"iite punti b"lbt' fuel reserve' oolantffi;;*:;;;, ,t" ied checland hegreen heckightsshouldgo on.


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.\STRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHTS

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III\\I Doo., are not closedproperly: door not closedis identified on the panel.

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Side ight failure: when the side ights are swit-ched on. the indicator located at the front ofthe car on the check panel goeson (a bulb hasburned out or the circuit is open).Rear/number plate light failure: when the sideIights are switched on, the indicator located atthe back of the car on the check panel goeson(a bulb has burned out or the circuit is open).Failure of both the side lights caused by bothside light fuses blowing is not shown by thecheck panel. Therefore, the side lights shouldbe periodically checked to ensure hey are func-tioning properly.The two diagonal indicator lights will go on ifthe fuse for this circuit has blown in additionto the two bulbs, or if the circuit is open.

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Stop light failure: the panel ight at the back ofthe car will go on. If a bulb is burned out orif the circuit is open, the indicator light will onabout two secondsafter depressing he brakepedal.If both stop light bulbs haveburned out, if thecircuit is open, or if a fuse hasblown, both in -dicators light remain on or go on without press-ing the brake pedal.Stop light switch failure: if the stop lights donot go on for this reason, both panel indicatorlights at the rear of the car will go on 2 secondsafter the brake pedal has been presseddown.If switch failure does not cause brake lightfailure, both indicator lights will go on (or willremain on); they will turn off when the brakepedal is depressed.

Rear fog light failure: when the rear fog lightsare switched on, if the panel ndicator lights goeson it means that one or both of the bulbs areburned out or the circuit is open betweenthefuse and the bulb.If another fusesblows before the rear fog lightor the circuit is open before reaching his fuse,the indicator lieht@does not go on.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHTSWarning light

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MalfunctionLow coolant level; sensoror coolantcircuit isopen.Brakefluid level s low; fluid sensorcircuit orbrake circuit is open.Brakepadsareworn; slightwear s shownonlywhenthe brake Pedal s dePressed.Low engine il level.This s ndicated nlywhenthe gnition key s at theMAR positionand heengines off.It ihe car s not on lev6lgroundor if theenginehasbeenswitchedoff for less han l0 minutes,the engineoil levelwarning ight may turn on'This condition is stored by the checkpanel.Therefore,he carshouldbe startedagainwhenon level ground to ensurethat the level iscorrect.Low oil level will not be indicatedwhen theengines running. If this indicator doesgo onwhen he engines running t indicatesan opencircuit (sensormalfunctionor wiringproblem).Engineoil pressures too low; sensoror oi lpressure ircuit open.Automatic transmission luid temperatures toohigh.

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HEATING AND VENTILATIONManual Operation Stationaryoutlets

A - Air to the windscreenB - Air to the front side windowsC - Air to the front footwellsD - Air to the rear footwells

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HEATING AND VENTILATIONAdjustableOutlets

- Outlet control knobs:Knob at O : outlet closedKnob at O : outlet open- Outlet flow control knobs

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Air temperature control knob.

Air volume control knob.

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HEATING AND VENTILATIONHeating

- Heater temperaturecontrol knob in the red sector.- Air volume control knob positioned to the desired fanspeed.- Air distribution control knob at:

with cold outside emperatureand sunnyweather;for normal heating;for severeclimates (below -10 "C) or very humidconditions.

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Demisting,/Defrosting he Windscreen and the Front SideWindows.

- Heater temperaturecontrol knob in the red sector.- Air volume control knob to maximum fan speed.- Air distribution control knob at @ .

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- Heater temperaturecontrol knob at the end of blue sector'- Air volume control knob to the desired fan speed'- Air distribution control knob at +lTo reduce he air volume when the car is moving, set the con-trol knob between O and +7 .

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HEATING AND VENTILATIONAutomaticOperation Stationaryoutlets

A - Air to the windscreenB - Air to the front sidewindowsC - Air to the front footwellsD - Air to the rear footwells

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HEATING AND VENTILATIONAdjustableOutlets

Outlet control knobs:Knob at O : outlet closedKnob at O : outlet openOutlet flow control knobs

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Air volumedisplayand control.When only two greenbars are on the display, he fan is off.Maximumair volumewhen all barsare displayed.

Automatic heating systemswitch and indicator light (it controlsair temperature, fan speedand air distribution).When pressed, the indicator light is on and the preset tem-perature value is displayed.

Temperature readout (the reading ranges rom 18'to 32 'C -64" to 90 oF) and switch for displaying temperature in oC orin 'F. If the battery s disconnected,22 C or'12 "F appears nthe display when reconnected.


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HEATING AND VENTILATION

Control switch for setting the desired temperature or increas-ing,/decreasing emperature.Setting any value higher than 32 "C (90.F) will causecode HI(max. heating) to appear on display.

@Pressto display the external temperature. The temperature valueflashes or a couple of seconds,and then the internal temperatureis automatically displayed again.

ryIndicator light and main switch. The indicator lisht remainsonwhen the system s off.Indicator light and button to selectsummer ventilation (manualoperation).

ath=q,-Indicator light and button to select two-level air distribution(warm air footwells and cooler air to face level).

gtIndicator light and button to selectair distribution when heatineis on (air mainly to the footwells).

4n-z-Indicator light and button to manually selectair distribution forheating with a greater airflow for demisting.

^JL,IitIndicator light and button to selectair distribution for demistineor defrosting.

Summer VentilationPressPress to select he air volume.The temperature display will remain off.

Automatic HeatingPress : the indicator light goeson and the presettemperature will appear.Air flow is directedautomatically according to the settingmadewith button (U) tir. indicator lighr will go on). The ai rvolume and temperature are automatically controlled and de-pend on the preset temperature.

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HEATING AND VENTILATIONAutomatic heating with manual adjustmentsAir flow can be directedby pressing@ ,f the weather scold andsunny.Press ISD lf tne outside emperatures verylow and to increasewindscreendemistingwhile driving. Pressto rapidly demistor defrost the windscreen.It is alsopossible o change he automaticallyselected ir flowvolume by pressingIf manual adjustmentsmodifying air distribution andlor airvolumeare made he indicator light will go off. Thisindicatessystemoperation is no longer fully automatic. Thedisplay emains nchanged ecausehe heating ystems still on.If the temperature electeds ower han the outside emperaturethe letter "E" will appearon the display ndicating hat systemoperation s automatic; he heating s turnedoff and the systemdistributes resh air.

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Stationary outletsA - Air to the windscreenB - Air to the front side windowsC - Air to the front footwellsD - Air to the rear footwells

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AdjustableOutlets

- Outletcontrolknobs:Knob at O : outlet closedKnob at O : outletopen- Outlet flow control knobs

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Button for turning on the air conditioning system(heating andcooling). When the system s turned on both indicator lightsare on.The upper indicator will turn off if manual adjustments are made.

Button for turning off the air conditioner compressor.When pressed, he indicator light goeson, the air conditionergoes off and the fresh air intake opens.

Preset temperaturedisplay (values rom 18 'C to 32'C -64 'F to 90 'F).In caseof power supply disconnection22 "C or 72 'F appearson the display.

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Buttons or increasing r decreasrng.temperature.houlda valuehigherhan3.2C (90 .F) beset,Hi 1max. eating)sdisplayed.I!rt910, if the preset emperature alue s lowEr han lti.C(64 "F) LO (max.cooling)appears n the display.

Press o display the external temperature. The temperature valueflashes or a couple of seconds,and then the internal temperatureis automatically displayed again.

Press.tourn system ff. The ndicatorthe systems off. light remains on when

Press o manually selectair recirculation. The indicator light re_mains 'steady on" during operation. The light flasheswhen freshair exchangeoccurs.

rrrfrfManual fan operationbuttons.

Press utton for minimumfan speed.Press utton for maximum an speed.

GDPress o direct the airflow to the windscreenand front side win_dows (defrosting or rapid defogging).@

Prgss to manually direct heated air to the windscreen (rapiddefogging) and to the footwells.

Press to manually direct heated air to the footwells. A smallamount of air will be directed to the windscreen or defogging.27

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@Press to manually select heated air with a difference intemperature warmer air to footwells, cooler air to fasciavents)'

IDPress o manually select resh air distribution (air flows out offasciavents).Automatic Air ConditioningPress to turn the systemon. The green ndicator lightwill turn on. Air volume and distribution is automatic depen-ding on.the temperature you have set (indicators will indicatethe funciion operating). The systemprovides both heating andair conditioning without any need for manual adjustment.When the temperatureselecteds much higher or lower than thetemperature of the passengercompartment the system willoperate at maximum output and fan speed.

Note:When driving under particularly severeconditions the air con-ditioner in the turbo ds versions may automatically be shut off.Economy Operationfh. EGEII button will save energy by stopping air condi-tioner cornpressoroperation. The green ndicator light turns onwhen you press he button.

Manual Adjustment during OperationThe way the air is distributed inside the passenger ompartmentcan echangedsinshelE!il , @!l| , ]@,]![ und el buttonsduringautomatic ystemoperatlon.Air volume can be adjustedusing h.El , ![ fandtrFl fan buttons, and the corresponding indicatorlight wi l l go on .If the lzll button is pressed, he air recirculation systemis turned on (the indicator light will go on). This can be usedto heat or cool the passengercompartment more rapidly.The automatic climate control systemwill continue to operateeven if manual adjustment are made.When manual changes n air distribution or volume are madethe indicator light next to the button will turn off.Howpver, all the other system functions will be automatic.

Air volume and distribution is automatic depending on thetemperature you have set (indicator will indicate the functionoperating). The systemprovides only heating or fresh air whenduring economy operation.

When slarting engineWhen the engine s started the system operatesusing the samesettingsmadebefore he enginewas ast switchedoff. If a manualadiustment was made it is also stored in system memory.

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Erterior Lightsl:e erterior lights can be turned on when the ignition key is at\ I \ R .P:11 he stalk owards he steeringwheel o f lash he high-beam:;adl ights ( indicator ight turns on).

$r !_ights.urn the knurledpart of the stalk from !lEl (also ee . 8).

\\ hen in this position the stalk cannot be moved down. The stalk cannot be turned when in this posit ion.l 9

Low-beam headlighls,TurnE l ' o @ - the knurled part of the stalk from

Whenat !ftfl.ou. thestalkdown-igh-beam headlights.wards.

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Direction IndicatorsThe direction indicators will only operate when the key is atMAR.Lever up : right turn indicatorsLever down : left turn indicators

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self-cancellingwhen the steeringahead position.

Windscreen Wiper,/WasherThe windscreenwiper/washer will only operate when the igni-t ion key is at MAR.O : O F FI : Intermittent operation *2 : Low speed3 : High speedPull the stalk towards the steerins wheel to a ctuate the wind-screenwasher.30

45309The intermittent wiper speed an be adjustedon someversionsby turning the knurled part of the stalk.

45310Headlight Washers (if fitted)Whenever the windscreenwasher s used the headlight washersoperate for a couple of seconds.The wiper bladesautomatically return to the base of the wind-screen.

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Hazard.Warning FlasherPress A to turn the hazard warning lights on (all the direc-tion indicators and repeaters lash).

Instrument Pannel DimmerTurn the knurled thumbwheel on the steeringcolumn to dim theinstrument panel light intensity.

Rear window defogger switch

I N N I-Press to defrost or defog the rear window.

Fog light switch (if fitted)@Press o turn on the fog lights (side ights on and ignition keyat MAR).

Rear fog-guard light switch@Press o turn on rear fog-guard lights when either the low beamor fog lights are already on (key at MAR).

Centralisedpower lock switch (doors, boot and fuel filter door)

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Centralised power door unlock switch

Power fuel filter door unlock switch

A cable itted with a ring located n the boot can be used o openthe fuel filler door manually.AUTO Button (versionswith damper control system)When the AUTO mode is operative the damper control systemautomaticallyselects comfort" or "sport" dependingon speedand driving style.

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ImportantIf a malfunction occurs n the damper control system, he hardersetting s automatically selectedas f SPORT were selected) nda red warning light turns on between he two AUTO and SPORTbuttons.SPORT Button (versionswith damper control system)When the SPORT mode is operative a harder damper settingis selected t all speeds.SteeringWheel Rake Adjustment

Pull the lever towards the steeringwheel to make vertical ad-justments.When you have found a comfortable posit ion pushthe lever forward to lock the steeringwheel in place.

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Vrnual front seatadjustmentFor fore-and-aftadjustment, ift leverA and slide the seat o:he desiredposition. Releasehe leverto lock the mechanism.

Seatbackrestangle can be adjustedusing knob B.To adjust he seatheight,pull out telescopiceverC and operateirs necessary.To modify seatback wrap-aroundconfigurationturn knob D(if flitted).

Power front seat adjustment(if fitted)The height,backrestangle,and for-and-aft positionof the seatcan be adjustedwhen the key is at MAR.

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PresscJr to adjust fore-and-aftposition.Press Jrto adjustbackrest ngle.Press $t to adjust seatheight.

Power seatswith position memory Gf fitted)This device(key at MAR) allows you to adjust the height,backrestangle,and for-and-aft position of the seat.Thepositionsetcanbestored n the device'smemoryand ecalledwhen desired. Information regardingseatposition for threepeoplecanbe stored.Thepowerseatbuttonsare ocatedon theconsole ext to the seats.33

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AdjustmentPress.-t+ to adjust fore-and-aft position.Pr.ss Jt to adjust backrest angle.e.ess j to adjust seat height.

Seat position memoryPressMEMO and one of the three recal lbuttons (1, 2, 3) forabout I second to store seat position information.The seatpositionsremain permanently n memory even f poweris no longer supplied (e.g., battery replacement). Storing newseatposition information automatically cancels he previously set.Seat position recallThe seatposition can be recalled either when the door is openor closed.1 AJ +

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I f the door is open,quickly press he button (1, 2, 3) for theseatpositiondesired.The seatwill automaticallyposition tselfas programmed.When the door is closedpress he button corresponding toyour seatposit ion (1,2,3). Hold the button down until theseat reaches he position programmed.

Rear seatsPower seat adjustment (if fitted)Move the key to the MAR posit ion.

F - Button for adjusting he seatbackrestangle at the same imeas right fore-and- aftposit ioning.G - Button for adjusting he seatbackrestangle at the same imeas left fore-and-aft positioning.When either of the rear doors is opened the corresponding seatretracts to facilitate settins into the car.

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HeadrestsFron tBoth the heightand angleofthe headrests an be adjusted.The:eadrestsshould be positioned o support the back of your head,: rr t vOUfDCk.

RearThe rear headrestsnormally remainnprove visib i l i ty. When one of the f lush with the rear self tc rrear doors is opened, he

;orresponding headrestautomatically comes nto position andremainsup if the occupant weighsmore than 25 kg. Otherwise,:he headrestwi l l lower into the f lush posit ion.

Seat BeltsThe front seatsare fitted with inertia-reel belts. The height ofthe pillar loop is adjustable to suit the occupant's height. Presslever A to move the loop into the position desired.

The front seatbelts are not designed or useby occupantsunder150 cm in height. Children under 12 should always sit on theback seats.The back seat is provided with anchorage points for fittinginertia-reelbelts n the outer positions and a lap belt in the cen-tre posit ion.If the rear seatsare factory equipped with seatbelts, the bucklescan be house d near the centre armrest when not in use.

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Rear Seat Anchorage PointsA - Inertia reel points outside positions.B - Lap strap points for outside positions.C - Lap strap points for centreposition and lap,/diagonalstrapspoints for outside positions.Anchorage points are blanked by rubber plugs which identifytheir location.

Inertia reel belts (front and outer rear seat positions)To fasten the seat belt, pull slowly belt tongue A, and insert itinto buckle B unt i l a cl ick is heard.To release he belt, pressbutton C.The belt webbing unwinds from retractor D located in the in -terior side panel and passeshrough loop E. The belt adjustsautomatically to the wearer allowing freedom of movement, aslons as no brusquemovementsare made.i 6

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Lap belt (rear centreposit ion only)f :e s earershould sit n a normal posit ionwell back against he: : 3 t ,Jtr fasten he seatbelt, nsert ongueE into buckleF unt i l a cl ick. heard .i !r release he belt pressbutton G.To adjust he belt, pul l the belt webbing hrough H. To t ighten

:::e belt, pul l edge . To loosen he belt, pul l the webbingat L.

45303The lap belt is properly adjusted when a closed ist can beplacedbetween he wearer and the belt.\ \ 'hen the belt is properly adjusted, sl ide oop M so that it is:quidistant betweenH and I.ImportantChi ldren under six should not use seat belts. Use a LANCIA:hi ld safetyseator any other type of seatwhich complieswith:afety regulations.

Ask your LANCIA dealer or more information,Never carry a chi ld on your lap with the belt around the chi ld.Avoid wearing he belt when twisted. The belt shouldbe wornacross he hips and not the abdomen o avoid sliding orward.Occasional ly heck hat the mounting bolts are t ight and thatthe belt webbing s not cut or f raying.After a severe ol l is ion, t is recommended hat the seatbeltsbe replaced even if there is no apparent damage.To clean he belts,washwith warm soapywater, rinseand thenlet them dry out of direct sunlight. Do not use strong deter-gents,bleach,dyesor any other chemicalwhich might damagethe belt webbing.

Interior Rear View MirrorThe mirror is fu l ly adjustableand is provided with ant ig larelever B.

45311The mirror is designed o release n impact as a safetyprecau-t lon .The road tax and nsurance ert i f icate older A can be removedby ra ising the mirror support ( I ta ly only).J I

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Door MirrorsManualAdjustmentUseknob C to adjustmirror posit ion.

The mirrors can be folded flush against the body to reducevehiclewidth (e.9., narrow alleys,car washes,etc.).Remote control left mirror (if fitted)

The mirror position can be set by moving switch D in any offour directions.When the rear window defogger is turned on the mirror isautomatically demisted.The mirrors can be folded flush against he body to reducevehiclewidth (e.g., narrow alleys,car washes,etc.).

Power mirror adjustment (if fitted)The mirror position can be set by moving switch D in any offour directions.SwitchE is used o select he mirror (left or right)to be adjusted.

When the rear window defogger is turned on the mirrors areautomatically defogged.The mirrors can be folded flush against the body to reduce vehiclewidth (e.g., narrow alleys,car washes, tc.). Pressbutton F tofold the mirrors automatically.When parking it is advisable o fold the mirrors against he carto avoid damase.

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Centra l ised Power Locks. re centralisedocking systemunlocks and locks the four doors,- .\t , t?rd fuel f i l ler door.Doors-,.:king from outside: turn the key to position I (the boot and:: l l i l ler door wi l l a lso lock).-: locking from outside: urn the key to posit ion 2.

- - :\ing from inside:press witchCD (boot and fuel filler- - : * i l l a lso ock) ., ..::king from inside: ress witch(ED o. pull up leverD:,:her ront door.\ ' te:The eardoor sill buttons nly oc k or unlock he cor-:espondingoor.

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BootUnlockusingbutton {flserting he key and pressingin the glovecompartment or by in-lock button C.

Locking from outside: turnof the front door.Locking from inside: pressthe key in the boot lock or eitherbutton

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Fuel filter doorUnlock: p..s @) (only from inside car).Lock: close either front door from the outside; pressfrom inside of car.If necessary he fuel filler door can be opened from the bootusing the release ing.

Child Safety Locks (rear doors only)Lock engaged.The rear door can only be opened from the outside.Lock disengaged.

The child safety ocks remainengaged venwhen the power doorlocks are opened.40

Remote Control for Locking,/Unlocking Doors (if fitted)The device ncludes one or more remote control transmitting units(max. 6) and a receiving unit. The device will operate evenwithout the ignition key. The remote unit can be used up toaround 4 m from the car.The receivingunit, locatedon the roof panel,can store he codesof up to 6 remote control units.A tag C with a code number is included with each remote con-trol. Follow these nstructions to store the remote control code:

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Pressbutton A with a pointed tool (e.g. ball-point pen) andhold it down. Red LED B will turn on indicatine the receiv-ing unit is ready to receive he code from the reriote controlunit.Pressbutton D on the remote control unit. Red LED B turnsoff. This indicates hat the receivingunit hasstored he code.Releasebutton A. Red LED B flashes for about 8 secondsto indicate the code has been stored.

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seconds,ed LED B will-:t on indicating he receiving nit is ready o store he code-.-nber of another emote ontrolunit. Repeathe abovepro_-: lure.

^: 1'OuOSe remotecontrolunit, thereare wo ways o store: newcode:,. Usinganother emotecontrolunit whose odehas alreadybeenstored.l. Manualoperation sing he receiving nit. It is necessaryohevehecode umber iven n agC.Locking/unlocking doors with a remote unit whose code hasalready been stored

Pressbutton A on the receivingunit and hold it down; afterabout two seconds ed LED B will flash once.Pressbutton on the remote control unit. Red LED B willgo on.Press button on the new remote control unit. Red LED Bwill go off indicating unit's code has been stored.Release utton A on the receivingunit. Red LED B will flashfor about 8 seconds.+ .

Programmingwith manual accesso memoryIt is necessaryo have ag C suppliedwith the remotecontrolunit indicating he four codenumbers.l. Press uttonA twice.RedLED B will flash hree imesandgo off for about two seconds.2. When edLED B turnson again,press uttonA thenumber

of times ndicated y the irst codenumber if 0 do not pressthebutton), wo secondsfterpressinghebutton or thi lasttime, red LED B will go off again or two seconds. epeatthis operation3 moretimesuntil the completecod,e umberhasbeengiven. f this hasbeendonecorrectly ed LED Bwill start flashing.3. Pressbutton A on the receiving nit and hold it down.4. Press uttonC on thenew emote ontrolunit. RedLED Bwill go off indicatinghat he new emote ontrolunit'scodehasbeenstored.5. ReleaseuttonA on the eceiving nit. RedLED B will flashfor about8 seconds.Important Check he remote ontrolunit battery s operatingproperly. WhenbuttonD is pressedhe red LED should urnon). lf the LED doesnot turn on, replace he battery.Open heremotecontrolunit by placinga coin n the slot. Usea 5.6-Vmercurybattery 7434).Ensure olarity s correctwhen nsert-ing the battery.

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Power WindowsTheseoperate with ignition key in the MAR position, except orthe left front window which also operateswith ignition off pro-vided the door is open.Front

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Switch with AUTO position for left window.Located on left armrest. No matter what position the win-dow is in it will open or close ully by briefly pressing hisswitch.Right window switch located on left armrest.Right window switch located on right armrest.

RearD - Left rear window switch located on centre console.secondswitch is located on the left armrest.E - Right rear window switch located on centre console.second switch is located on the rieht armrest.

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F - Main rear power window switch.Always remove the key when getting out of the car to preventpossible njury to passengerswho could inadvertently operatethe power windows.Opening the bonnetPull the everocated o the eft of thesteerineolumn o releasethe bonnet.

DOORSAND BONNET LUGGAGE COMPARTMENTP:esscatch B from the front of the car. Before closing the bonnet, replace rod A in


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' ' : it the bonnet and release od A from retainer C. After liftins.re bonnet nsert the bent end of rod A in recessD.This must be carried out carefully in order to prevent the raisedbonnet from falling accidentally.The radiator fan can operate even after the ignition key hasbeen emoved. If the engine s very hot, keep your hands awayirom the fan for severalminutes.

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retainer C.

Increasing luggage compartment spaceThe centre rear seatarmrest has a door that provides accessothe_boot.This passagewascreated o allow long items(e.g.,skis)to be put in the boot.

Lower the armrestand pull off the cover as shown in the figure.The door leading to the boot can be opened using key A (seep . 8 ) .To close the door lift it using ribbon B until you hear a click,then replace the armrest cover.The car may also be fitted with split rear seats.The60/40 rear seats an be folded down to provide two differentloading configurations. Pull lever B to fold down the backrestcushion.

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The backrestmust be releasedby pulling lever A before it canbe t ilted forward.

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Low-beam headlight load correctorThe headli ght beamscan be adjusted dependingon the load youare carrying by turning corrector knob.I - Normal load position.2 - Fully laden vehicle.

Ensure both load correctors are in the same position.Someversionsare equipped with automaticheadlight beam oadcorrectors. On theseversions,when driving at night, the maxi-

- L GGAGE COMPARTMENT ACCESSORIES- : : permissib leoad in the luggagecompartment s 125 kg. Cigarette lighters and ashtray


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=ddition to the driver and with the rear seatsquab flattened,: admissible oad is:;p to 260 kg. or.rp to 320 kg. (only for the versionsequipped with constant:rim and variable flexibility rear suspensions).'- : ither case, he oad shouldbe uniformly distributedover he. .-re oad floor.

Glove Compartment.: ;an be locked with the key (page8). To open the compart-:r-.entpress button A. A lamp is switched on automatically,renever the door is opened.

Boot releasebutton B is located nside the glove compartment.There are two cup holders located in the door.

To use he cigarette ighter, press ighter knob B fully in. Afrerabout l5 seconds,he knob returns o i ts or ig inal posit ionan dthe cigarette ighter is ready to use.There is a 12V power socketcoveredby a lid located at the rearof the centre console. On some versions, here is a cigaret tel ighter A insteadof the socket.

45314The rear ashtraysare located onPull the receptacleout to empty the door Oun., ur-..r,r'uottthem.

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\\'hen either front door is opened, courtesy light A goes on.\\'hen the doors are closed, use switch B.Press switch D to turn on the spot light.The light beam of the spot lamp is adjustableand is particularlyuseful when consulting maps, documents, etc. Rotate the lightfixture to the oosition desired.

In versionswith remote control power locks lights A and C canbe turned on using switch B. Pressonce to tu rn only C on, twiceto turn A on and C off, and three times to turn both lights off.

Rear amps E are urned on when he corresponding oor is open-ed or, when the door is closed, by pressingswitch F.

To switch on spot lamp G, press switch H.

Front seat heating (if fitted)Heating elementsare present nside the seatpadding. The seattemperature s automatically adjusted depending on the outsidetemperature.

Use the button on the driver 's s eat console to turnoff seat heating.

Coin.holderThere is a coin holder between he two front seatson the centreconsole.Luggage/ski rackYour Thema s designed o thatinstalled.Place he screws t thea luggage or ski rack can befour ooints shown and then

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tighten them fully. After driving for a couple of miles check screwtightnessagain.

Digital ClockThis 24-hour clock displays both hours and minutes.The display automatically adjusts for the light level when theexternal lights are turned on or off.To correct the hour: press button A.To correct minutes: press button B.If thesebuttons are held down, the hour or minutes will advanceautomatically at a steady rate.

ments at the speedyou wish. This feature is particularly usefulwhen you have almost reached he correct time as it preventsyou from going past it .

45471When buttons A and B are pressedat the same time, all thenumber segments exceptone at the top left-hand corner) willlight up and the ":" symbol will flash. When the buttons arereleased he clock has been reset.

Power-operated Sun Roof (optional)The sun roof can openedor closed when the key is in the MAR. posit ion.A single ocker switch controls the opening, closing, raising andlowering of the sun roof .To openpress he switchat l* l . e wind deflectoreliminatingdraughts will also move into position.To close he sun roof. press./ .To ra ise he rearportionof the roof. press /. again.Thi. r. ' . .-t ion is used o rapid ly circulateair inside he car.To lower the roof, press[* l

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lowering function or vice versa, first complete the closing orlowering operation.Sliding shutter B is used cover the run roof glass.

If the power-operatedsystemloweredor closedby turningdriver.

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should fail, the sun roof can bethe control spindle with a screw-

Installing a radioYour Thema is designed so that a radio or stereo tape playercan be insta l led.Installation is simple - power and speaker eadsas well as theradio and speaker housings are factory-installed.Location of radio and speaker eads:O Porver and aerial leads are located in the radio housing.O The speaker eads (two 4-way connectors for the front andrear speakers)are located inside the centre console near thecigarette ighter; seepage 45.

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housing.The front speakerscan be installedunder the fascia on the fusebox lid and under the right air vent (see igure).

The rearLeads for

speakerscan be installed in the rear shelf.installing an aerial are located in the boot.

Versions.e. 16vand urbo 16v: n addition o these o.rurlTllit is necessaryo replacehehigh-voltageoil cablewittronehav-ing a incorporated esistor n the sparkplug side.


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STARTING THE ENGINEO Ensure he gear ever s in neutral anddepresshe clutchpedal car shouldbe driven mmediatelyunladenat medium engine2000-2500 propermethod of warm-


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to lighten the load on the startermotor and the battery.o Turn the gnition key o AVV positionandreleasemmediate-ly when the engine ires. If the engine ails to start, returnthe gnition key o STOPpositionbeforeoperatinghe startermotor again.To start a carwith automaticgearbox,move he selectoreverto N or P (page52-55).During enginestarting, the accessories ith a high power ab-sorption air conditioner,heated ear window,windscreen ipersetc.) are automatically urned off.Do not leave he gnition key at MAR when engines nsf runniag.

DieselenginestartingprocedureO Turn the ignition key to MAR. The glow plug indicatorfieht@ in the instrumentpanelwill turn on.o Waitlntil indicator ight @goes off.O Start the enginewhile pressing he acceleratorpedal fullydown mmediatelyafter the ndicator ight turnsoff. A delayin startingwill causehepre-combustionhamberemperatureto drop.It is not advisableo warm up the engineat idle speed'The50

speeds pm). This s theing up the engine.a Do not race he engineor repeatedlypress he accelerator.During the first few miles, he enginecannotgivemaximumperformance.When the outside emperature s below - l0 'C the paraffinspresent n diesel fuel may separate ncreasing uel viscosity.This can ead o a reduced uel flow especially henstartingandshortly after.To eliminate heseproblems,addTutela "Diesel Mix" to yourdiesel uel (or similar products)as ndicated on the can. Thisproduct ensuresoptimal engine performanceeven down totemperatures elow -20 'C.Tutela "Diesel Mix" freezeprotector must be added beforeparaffin separation henomena egin, otherwiset will havenoeffect.Add Tutela "Diesel Mix" freezeprotector to your fuel tankbefore refilling it.If you areplanning on travelling betweenareashaving a con-siderable ifferencen temperaturee.g., rom the seasideo themountains), t is a good idea to fill the fuel tank where thetemperatures lowest.

Important (petrol and dieselengines)If the enginedoes not start (battery is dead or because heoutside emperatures very low) use an auxiliary battery withthe sameamperage ating or slightly higher than the batteryinstalled n the car. We adviseagainst starting by towing the

STARTINGTHE ENGINE - OPERATINGTHE CAR:ar or by bump-starting. However, if it is absolutely necessary.r start using the latter methods remember the followins: Important: The gearshift lever should only be moved u'henthe clutch is fully depressed.The pedal


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- engage3rd or 4th gear;- do not exceed40 km/h (25 mph) even going downhill;- release he clutch pedal gradually.Ii 1'ourcar is equipped with a check panel, the Ej warning-ight will go on when the enginestarts. It will turn off when therar is started in a normal fashion.

Shifting gearsManual transmissionThe car must be stationary when engaging reverse (R) gear.From the neutral position, move the gearshift lever fully to theright and then down.

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area under the shouldbe kept clear of any objects that could obstruct pedal travel.Ensure mats or carpeting lay flat on the floor, and do notinterfere with the oedal.

3-speedautomatic transmission (V-6)Selector everpositions are shown on the shift quadrant locatedon the centre console.P - ParkR - ReverseN - NeutralD - Drive (lst, 2nd and 3rd gearsare automatically selected)2 - Drive only in 2nd gear1 - Drive only in lst gear

The automatic transmissionautomatically selects h: :car beslsuited for driving conditions. Lower gearsma1' be .:^:cred fordriving up steepgrades.

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OPERATING THE CARThe selector lever positions are shown on the centre consolequadrant.

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P : PARK(engageonly when the car is stationary)Use for additional safety when engaging the handbrake (evenwhen engine s running) to prevent the car from moving especiallywhen parked on a grade (mechanical ocking of front wheels)'Lift handle A to engage"P".

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The engine can be started in this position. Then, lift handle A(engine dling) to select he position desired. It is a good ideato hold the brake pedal down while doing this.

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Select by [fting handle A. Releasebrake, let reversegear engage,and then press he accelerator pedal down gently.N : NEUTRAL

The output shaft is disconnected rom the engine in this posi-tion. The engine can be started in "N".This oosition is similar to neutral on a manual transmission.

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OPERATING THE CARSelect N" when the car is stopped for a long time (e.9., trafficjams) to prevent wear and increase n temperature.

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When stopping briefly (e.g., traffic lights) leave he gear engagedand keep your foot on the brake pedal.D : DRIYEUse for normal city and highway driving. When "D" is selectedthe transmission starts by selecting st gear, then 2nd and 3rd.Gearsare automatically selected o provide adequate accelera-tion while limiting fuel consumption.

When rapid accelerationaccelerator pedal fullyautomatically.is necessary (passing)down (kickdown) to press thedownshift

The transmission automatically selectsbetween lst and 2nd gear(drive excluded) when in this position.

45492Use on grades,especiallywhen towing a trailer, for enginebrak-ing reducing brake wear.It is not necessary o lift handle A to downshift from "D" to"2" , bu,t 2nd gearwill not engageuntil the speeddrops belowthe maximum limit.Engage carefully on sl ippery roads as downshifting at an excessivespeed may lead to a loss of vehicle control."l'r - First gear

45493First gear always remains engagedwhen " 1" is selectedno matter

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OPERATING THE CARwhat the enginespeeds.Useonlyon verysteep rades, r when owing a trailer.Thesame Remember he following:Always select he "P" positionwhen eaving he carwith the


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precautions houldbeobserved s or downshifting o 2ndgear.

Operating he carO Hold the brakepedaldown.O Select, 2, D, or R.O Fully releasehe handbrake.o Wait until the gearselected ngages.o Releasehe brakepedalandpresshe accelerator edaldowngently.The transmissionwill automatically elect he ap-propriategear.Under normalconditions seyour right foot for both the ac-celerator nd brakepedals.

Stopping the carO Release he accelerator pedal.o Press the brake pedal.If you stop only briefly it is unnecessary o change he positionselectedas he transmission will automatically select st gearwhenyou start.When stopping for a long time while the engine s running, select"N" and use the handbra ke.When having your car towed the "N" position should alwaysbe selected.When st opping on a grade use he brake insteadof keeping thecar stationary by pressing the accelerator pedal.54

engine unning.Whenoutside emperaturesreextremelyow the ransmissionwill initially change ears lowly.Accelerate entlyat first. Never"floor" the accelerator edalunder hese onditions.

4-speedautomatictransmission(versions.e. 16 v and turbo ds)Selectoreverpositions reshownon the shift quadrantocatedon the centreconsole.P - Park.R - Reverse.D - Drive (lst, 2nd, 3rd, 4th gearsautomatically elected).3 - lst, 2nd, and 3rd gearsautomatically elected.2 - lst and 2nd gearsautomatically elected.I - only lst gear.The automatic ransmission utomatically electshe gearbestsuited or driving conditions. owergearsmay be selectedordriving up steep rades.

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The selector everpositionsare shownon the centreconsolequadrant.P = PARK(engage nly when the car is stationary)

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parked on a grade (mechanical ocking of front wheels).Lift han-dle A to engage "P".The engine can be started in this position.Then, lift handle A (engine dling) to select he position desired.It is a good idea to hold the brake pedal down while doing this.R = REVERSE(engage when car stationary, engine idling)

Selectby lifting handle A. Releasebrake, let reversege.u engage,and then press the accelerator pedal down gently.N = NEUTRALThe output shaft is disconnected rom the engine n this posi-tion. The engine can be started in "N".This position is similar to neutral on a manual transmission.

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45498Select N" when the car is stopped for a long time (e.g., trafficjams) to prevent wear and increase n temperature.When stopping briefly (e.g., traffic light) leave he gear engag-ed and keep your foot on the brake pedal).D = DRIYEUse for normal city and highway driving. When "D" is selectedthe transmission starts by selecting st gear, 2nd, 3rd and 4th gear.

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When rapid acceleration is necessary (passing) press theaccelerator pedal fully down (kick-down) to downshiftautomatically."3" - Third gearThe transmission automatically selects st, 2nd or 3rd gear (driveexcluded) when in this position.

Use on slight gradesmaking shifting continuously between D"and "3" unnecessary.This position provides better engine braking than "D".

OPERATING THE CARWhen downshifting from "D" to "3" lift selector A.This can be done at engine speeds below 4000 rpm for the


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16 v i.e. and 3000 rpm for the turbo ds."2r' - Second gearThe transmission automatically selectsbetween lst and 2nd gear("D" and "3" excluded).Use on grades,especiallywhen towing a trailer, for enginebrak-ing reducing brake wear.

It i s not necessary o lift handle A to downshift from "3" to"2" , but 2nd gear will not engage until the speed deops belowthe maximum limit.Engagecarefully on slippery roadsas downshifting at an excessivespeed may lead to a loss of vehicle control."1" - First gearFirst gear always remains engagedwhen selecting 1" no mat-ter what the engine speed s.

Use only on very steepgrades,or when towing a trailer. The sameprecautions should be observed as for downshifting to 2nd gear.Operating the caro Hold the brake pedal down.O Select , 2, 3, D, or R.O Fully release he handbrake.a Wait until the gear selectedengages.O Release he brake pedal and press he accelerator pedal downgently. The transmission will automatically select.O The appropriate gear.Under normal conditions use your right foot for both the ac-celerator and brake pedals.Stopping the carO Release he accelerator pedal.O Press he brake pedal.If you stop only briefly it is unnecessaryo change he positionselectedas the transmissionwill automatically select st gearwhenyou start.When stopping for a long time while the engine is running,

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OPERATING THE CAR SAFETY AND COMFORTselect"N" and use he handbrake. When having your car tow-ed the "N" position should always be selected.When stopping SuggestionsO Adjust the seat,steeringwheelangleandmirrors to suityour


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on a grade use the br ake instead of keeping the car stationaryby pressing he accelerator pedal.Remember the following:Always select he "P" position when leaving the car with theenginerunning. When outside temperatures are extremely owthe transmission will initially change gears slowly. Accelerategently at first. Never "floor" the acceleratorpedal under thesecondit ions.

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stature.a Fasten our seatbelts.O Never remove he ignition key when the car is moving; thesteeringwheel will lock the first time you turn the wheel.o Do not coastwith the engine ff. In addition o the ackof

engine raking, he brakeservodoesnot operate equiringconsiderablymore foot pressure n the brakepedal.o Long trips should be taken at times when traffic is at aminimum, especially uring the summer.Neverdrivefor toomanyhours n a row. Take requent eststops,duringwhichyou should ry to get a little exercise. at light mealswhentravelling asyou will have better concentrationand quickerreflexes.O Use he heatingand ventilation system o providea constantexchange f air.O After driving which heavily axes he engine,et the car idlefor a fewseconds ntil thecoolant emperature tarts o dropbeforeswitchingoff the engine.

Versions with ABSThe antilock braking system has the following advantages:o maintenanceof driving stability and steerability when brak-ing in an emergency.

SAFETY AND COMFORT FUEL ECONOMYO a reduction n stoppingdistance hroughoptimal utilizationof the adhesion etweenhe tyresand the road;

If your car s equippedwith a dampercontrol system, electheSPORT setting when towing a trailer to handle the increased


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O rapid matchingof the brakingforce o differentadhesioncoefficients.This systemdoesnot compensateor careless riving. Be par-ticularly carefulwhendriving on icy, wet or snow-coveredoads.If the antilock braking system s not operatingperfectly t isautomaticallydeactivated,but the car's conventionalbrakinssystem ontinueso operate.

Towing informationYour car must be fitted with an approved type of tow hitch, andthe electrical system has to be appropriately modified.It is also necessary to fit rearview mirrors on the front wheelarches.Remember that gradeability will drop when towing a trailer. .When driving downhill use a low gear instead of brakingconstantly.Remember that the load on the tow hitch reduces the car'spayload.Maximum towable weight means the weight of a fully ladentrailer including accessories and luggage.Ensure the trailer's weight is under the maximum permissibleweight indicted on the vehicle registration papers.

stresses.Suggestions for reducing fuel consumptionIt is possible to save fuel without sacrificing performance.O Do not race the engine when waiting at traffic lights. Avoidaccelerating rapidly.O Whenever possible shift up to a higher gear.O Fuel consumption increase when the tyres are underinflatedand the windows are left open.O When you are not using the roof rack, remove it.O Never drive with the acceleratorpedal floored. Fuel consump-tion will be lower if you accelerate gently and never exceedtwo-thirds of the maximum speed n each gear.

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o turbochargedengines.Do not idle the engine onger than necessary.

When driving slowly n traffic useaccessorieshat havehighpowerrequirementsrearwindow heater, og lights, maximumfan speed)or as short a time aspossible.This is to preventan excessive rain on the battery when the alternator isrecharging t a low rate.Take car of your car, especiallyhe engine,by following therecommendedmaintenance lan in your "Serviceand War-ranty Book".

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...YOUGET A PUNCTURE DReplacing a tyrePark the car on firm level ground. Engage lst gear and set the


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handbrake. Block the car with a wedge block or a rock.Raise he mat in the boot and hook it to the rear shelf as shownin the f igure.Remove the spare wheel and the jack.

Turn the jack handle to partially extendthe jack. Place he groov-ed ack support against the side member near the wheel that needsto be changed.The jack is correctly positioned when the base s at the centerline of the tyres.Pry off the wheel cover and loosen the stud bolts by about oneturn using the nut wrench A provided.Raise the car (be sure the jack is always in a vertical position)o.!.

until the wheel is an inch or so off the ground.Comolete the removal of the stud bolts and remove the wheel.

...YOUGET A PUNCTUREReplace he wheel.Be sure he peg ocatedon the disc fits intoone of the holeson the wheel hub. Tighten the bolts in a cr iss-cross equence.Rep lace he whee lcover .


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Replace he our wheelbolts until they are snugx.Lower the carand remove the jack.

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Check the wheel bolts are properly tightened afler driving about100 km.Replace he wheel cover making sure he tyre valve notch is cor-rectlypositioned.Press he cover on using he palm of your hand.Do not use a hammer. Ensureall the cov er retention abs areproper ly nser ted n the r im.The ack should only be used or wheel changing,Under no cir-cumstances hould underbody repairsbe done usi ng the jack.Have the spare yre pressure heckedas soon as possib le.

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* Use extensionA suppl iedwith the car to facilitate r..: : .of the wheel bolts of your car has al loy r ims.If you decide o use rims other than the factorl ' - in' : :- . . : .(e.g., ight a l loy to replacepressed teelor vice rer:ar ::. . :should have appropriate dimensions.

...AN INTERIORLIGHT BURNSOUTBoot light replacemento Prv lens A off and slide off the bulb socket. Remove theriedge-base 5 W) bulb and replace t .

Courtesy and spot light bulb replacementO Remove the lens E with a screwdriverand replace he (5 W)bulb(s). If you have a sun roof, remove the (10 W) festoon


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Glove compartment light bulb replacementO Pry lens D off and slide off the bulb socket. Remove thewedge-base 5 W) bulb and replace it.

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bulb and replace it.

45400To replace he stop light bulb remove screw G and pull off thehousing to reach bulb socket H.Disengage he socket by pulling it out. Remove and replace he(5 W) press-fitted bulb.

..AN INTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT ...AN EXTERIOR LIGHT BURNSOUTRear pi l lar and spot light bulb replacementO Pry off the translucent ens I with a screwdriver.

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Remove he (5 W) festoon bulb replace t.

45402RemovescrewL to replace he spot light bulb.Pul l the bulb socketout. Remove he (5 W) press-f it ted ulb andreplace t .

off boot B.

O U n h o o k s p r i n g l i p C .o Replacebulb D (60/55 W).

ImportantO Always use the same ype and wattage bulbs as those beingreplaced.O Only touch the metal baseof halogen ulbs. fyou touch th ebulb with your fingers ts life will be considerablyshortened.I f th is happenesaccidentally, clean the bulb with a ragmoistenedwith alcohol, then dry it .

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...AN EXTERIORLIGHT BURNSOUTHigh-beamheadlighto Turn housing cap

bulb replacementE 90" and pul l it off.

o Release pring clip A by pressing he retention tab shown inthe figure. Remove connector B and then remove the entireside,/front direction indicator light unit.


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45453O Releasespring clip G pressing towards the inside.O Remove connector F a nd repl ace the press-fit caplessbulb(55 W) .Front side light bulb replacement

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a Turn bulb holder C 90', pull it out and replace he press-fit,caplessbulb (5 W) .Front direction indicator bulb replacemento Release pring A by pressing he retention tab shownfigure. Remove connector B and then remove theside,/front direction indicator lisht unit.

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Remove sc rews D and pull out the bulb holder unit.Replace he (21 W) bayonet-cap bulb(s).

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..AN EXTERIOR LIGHT BURNSOUTFog light bulb replacementThe fog light unit can be reached from inside the bumoer.


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Pull off boot A.Release pring cl ip B and remove connector C.Replace he (55 W) press-f i tbulb.

45522Repeater bulb replacementO Pull aside the wheel arch

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45407Remove he press-fitbulb holder from the insideof t he wheelarch.Replacethe (4 W) bayonet-cap bulb.

Taillight bulb replacementO UnscrewplugsH, raise he boot lining and releasehe taillighthousing using levers I.

. . . . \N EXTERIORLIGHT BURNSOUT ...THE HEADLIGHTS NEED ALIGNMENTO Replacehe bayonet-cap ulbs hat haveburnedout.L = Direction ndicatorbulb (21W)\l : Stop ight bulb (21w)

Aligning th HeadlightsO Park the car on level ground in front of a light-colouredwallin the shade.The car should be unladen and the tyre infla-


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\ = Taillight bulb (5 w)O = Reverseight bulb (21W)P : Fog-guardight bulb (21W)

Number plate light bulb replacement

O Pull out bulb socketQ; removeand replace he (5 W) bulb.68

tion pressurescorrect.O Draw two crosses n the wall corresponding o the centre ofthe beams.

O Back hecarup l0 m (33 t) from thewall.The wo referencepointsP-P shouldbe about 15 cm (6 in.) below he crossespreviously rawn.

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...THE HEADLIGHTS NEED ALIGNMENT ...A FUSEBLOWSO Use screwA for vertical adjustmentand screwB for horizon-tal adjustment.


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Headlight adjustment as describedabove complies with Italianmotor vehicle regulations.Check your own country's regulations regarding headlights.

Fuse roxThe fusescan be reachedby opening the panel to the left of thesteeringcolumn.Turn knobs B to open the fusebox lid and thenpull the lid off.The amperagerating is clearly indicated on each fuse.A symbol indicating the main circuit protected s located aboveeach fuse.

45435To check the fuses, remove them from the clips on fuseboard.Conductor wire A should not be melted.Replace he fuse f necessary-be sure he replacement use hasthe same amperage rating.

45324Before replacinga fuse try to identify and rectify the defect thatcaused t to blow.Six spare fusesof various amperage are located at the bottomright of the fuse box.

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Fuses=D...A FUSEBLOWE

15A Left high beamheadlightand high beamindicator ight.

25 A Heater an.l0 A Stop ights,controlled ampersystemiffitted).

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15A Rieht high beamheadlight'7.5 A Left sideandright taillights,right number

plate ight, digital,clockight'7.5 A Rightsideand eft taillights,side ndicatorlight, left numberplate ight, instrumentpinel dimmer, cigarette ighter light'20 A Horns.25 A Radiator fan.l0 A FuelPumP.l0 A Left low beam headlightand low beamindicator light.l0 A Right low beamheadlight.l0 A Digital clock (kev offl, hazard la.1h9r'interior ights,glovecompartmentlgnt'luggagecomPartment ight'10A Cigarette ighter, adio.

15A Fog ightsand indicator ight'25 A Rearwindow heaterand indicator light'20 A Centralised owerdoor locks'15A Front seatheating.15A Front right Powerwindow'20 A Direction ndicators, everseight' wind-screenwiper, headlight wipers' auto'transmissionuadrant ight,solenoid ut-\+/ off valve,heaierplug controlunit (turbods).7.5 A Checkpanel, digital clock(engine n)' in-strument anel ight, doormirror motor'7.5 A Rear og-guardightsand ndicator ight'15A Front right Powerwindow'l0 A Rearcigaretteighter'25 A RearPowerwindows,sun roof'

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7.5 A (black) Lambdasensor specificmarkets)7.5 A (black) Low-beamheadlightdimmer(specificmarkets)7.5 A (black) Mobile telephone ystem10 A (red) ABS voltageregulator relayl0 A (red) Fast minimum fan speed only cars with airconditioning)15 A (blue) Horns (V-6)15 A (blue) Dieselfuel heater(turbo ds)20 A (yellow) Headlight washer25 A (white) Radiator fan (turbo ds)25 A (white) Radiator fan (turbo ds)30 A (green) Radiator fan (except urbo ds)The following are located n the luggagecompartmenton theside under the lining near the back of the rear seats:20 A (yellow) Dampercontrol system30 A (green) Rearseats30 A (green) Rear seats30 A (green) Right front seat30 A (green) Left front seat30 A (green) Front seat with position memory

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...THE BATTERY S DEADBatterl'The battery nstalled s "maintenance-free". It doesnot needto be topped up with distilled water.

Recharging the batteryFollow this procedure when recharging the battery:O Disconnect the negative terminal cable.


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The electro lyteevel,when he car s on levelground, should bebetueen he two referencemarks on the case.If absolutelynecessary,he batterycan be topped up with distilleduater by removing the plugs. Never fill above the top (MAX)referencemark.

N.B. To prevent electrical system damage:O Do not invert the polarity of the battery cables.O Do not let the engine dle when the battery is disconnected.Important: the battery electrolyte s toxic corrosive. Avoid con-tact with skin or eyes.Rechargingmust be done in a ventilated area. Never expose hebattery to an open flame or sparks. )It is best to use a trickle charger (low amperage or at least 24hours).Remove the negative terminal before servicing the electricalsystem.For the disposal of standard lead batteries comply with the ap-plicable regulations in your country.

O Disconnect the positive terminal cable.O Connect the battery charger clamps and switch the batterycharger on.o When charging is completed turn the charger off beforedisconnectingthe battery.O Apply petroleum jelly or another suitableproduct to the ter-minal postsbeforeretightening he car's battery cableclamps.Starting the car with another batteryIf your car battery s dead,you can start the engineusing anotherbattery having an equal or slightly higher amperage ating thanthe battery installed in the car (seep. 121). Starting procedure:O Connect the two positive posts with a jumper cable.

...THE BATTERY IS DEAD ...THE CAR HAS TO BE JACKED UPO Connect another jumper cable from the negative terminalpost of the chargedbattery to the earth cable erminal of car'sbattery as shown in the figure.

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45398Start your car and remove he jumper cableswhen the engineis id l ing.

The hydraul ic ack should only be placedunder the car 's f rontor rear acking pads.Placea l5 x 15cm block of wood betweenthe iack and the car.

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...THE CAR HAS TO BE TOWEDTow eyes Never leave the ignition key in the ST or PARK positions whenthe car is being towed. Leave the key at MAR to prevent thesteering from locking and to ensure the brake lights operate.If your car has an automatic transmissionwhich is in working


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45328Remove towing eye cover plate A by releasing he spring clipfrom the inside of the bumper. Attach the tow rope or cable toeye B.

Important:Remember hat when the engine s off, the brake servodoesnotoperate and braking requiresgreater foot pressureon the brakepedal.

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order. move the selector ever to N. Do not tow at speedsex-ceeding50 km/h (31 mph) and for more than 20 km (12 miles).If the car has to be towed for longer distances,or if the transmis-sion is not working properly, tow the car with the front wheelsraised.


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FREE SERVICECOUPONFree Service CouponEvery new car comeswith a free servicecoupon. It must beused when the car has 1000-1500 m (600-900miles).Thenecessaryervice perationsn compliance ith the warrantycon-

The following are checkedand topped up:- Power steering luid (and selfJevellingsuspension)- Brake fluid


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ditionsaredescribedn the Warranty and ServiceBook.The following are checkedandlor adjusted:- Idle speed exceptV-6)- Alternator/water pump belt tension- Handbrake ever travel- Tyre wear- Headlight alignment- Load proportioning valve calibration- Height of vehiclewith self-levellingsuspension- Exhaustmanifold bolt torque- Load proportioning valveboot- Fuel or oil leakage V-6)- Steeringgearlpowersteering,brake system,and hydraulicclutch leaks- Acceleratorcable(V-6)

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- Hydraulic clutch fluid- Coolant- Windscreen/headlightwasher iquidThe following are changed:- Engine oil- Cartridgeoil filter (i.e. 16 v, turbo 16v, V-6)Final inspectionIf the car has an air conditioner, the following are checked:- Compressor rive belt tension- Pulley and compressor olt torque- Air conditioner operation.

SERVICE SCHEDULEService ScheduleRegularmaintenance nsures our car will remain n excellentcondition for many years o come.

ImportantMinor problems such as fluid leaks should be immediatelvreported o a memberof theService


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LANCIA haselaborateda servicescheduleisted on the fourgouqo.nscharged o owner) n the Warranty Book.Servicings alsodescribedn the ,,ServiceScheduleOperations"tables. f any repairsare ound ncessary hencar.yingout theserviceschedule hecks, he owner,sapproval must 6e givenbeforethey are done.Service schedule maintenancecan be carried out at anyLANCIA ServiceCentre.

Network. Do not wait untilthe next servicecoupon.Serviceschedulemaintenanceshould be carried out at leasto_nce yeareven f you havenot driven the mileage ndicated.If your car hasair conditioning, he system houldbe checkedfortnightly. Runthe air conditioner for severalminutesevendur_ing winter. The air conditionershouldonly be turned on whenthe engine s hot.It is extremely mportant to check he Freon level and the airconditionercompressor il levelbeforesummerand wheneverthe system s serviced.Levelsshould be topped up whenevernecessary.

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SERVICE SCHEDULEService Schedule Maintenance Operations

Diesel and petrol versions

'000skilometers'000smiles20t2 4025 605 t 8050


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Check oothed iming belt ension nd conditon except -6) ...........Check vre wear and Dressure T+++T+++T++++++

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Check front and rear brake pad wear (discbrakes)Checkconditionof pipes exhaust,uel, brakes)Checkconditionof rubberparts(boolsand hoses)Checkbelt ension nd adiust f necessarv..,..,Check,/adiust handbrake lever travelCheck/adiust headlisht ali entRenlace air cleaner elementCheck crankcase venfilafiCheck exhaustRenlace f i re l f i hCheck/adiust valve clearancesCheckradiator fan operation and adjust idle speed*Checkelectrical ystem peration lights, ndicators,warning ights) .........Top up fluids (coolant,brake& powersteering luid, transaxle il, windscreen asheriquid, etc.)Replace utomatic ransmission il (i.e. 16 v, turbo ds, V-6)Lubricate inges nd ocksof doors,boot, etc. ...........Petrol enginesCheckconditionof toothedbalancing haft drive belt (i.e.)Checkcondition f toothed alancing haftdrivebelt (i.e. 16v, turbo 16v)..........Replaceoothedbalancing haft drivebelt (i.e.)Replace parkplugs check ables nd distributor ap ...........Check enition advancebreakerless)

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versionhasautomatic dle adiustment.

MAINTENANCE - INTERIM CHECKSLubrication ServicingWe adviseyou use he oils indicated n the "Capacities" tableto ensureoptimal engineoperation. Remember o change heoil and replace he filter at the intervals ndicated n the table

Every 5,fi)0 km (3,000miles)- Drain condensaterom fuel filter (turbo ds) (seep. 85)The following should be changedor replaced:


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on page127.The characteristics f the engineoils are described n page128.Driving Under Adverse Conditions"Adverse conditions" meanswhen the vehicle s mainly usedfor city driving, in dusty areas,on mountain roads, for towinga trailer, in adverseclimatic conditions, or at high speeds nmotorways.Under hese onditions he LubricationServicing houldbe donemore requentlyhan specifiedn the Service chedule; oreover,the followingpartswhichare subject o different degrees f wearshould be checkedmore often:- spark plugsand air cleanerconditions- thicknessof front brake linings- tyre conditions/wear.

Additional Servicing OperationsIn addition to carrying out the ServiceSchedule, he following -should also be checked:Every 500km (300miles)or before ong trips- Engineoil level- Coolant level- Brake fluid level- Hydraulic clutch fluid level- Tyre pressure

Every 10,000km (6,000miles)- Sparkplugs (turbo l6v)Every 60,000km (36,000miles)or 2 years- EnginecoolantEvery 100,000km (60,000miles)- Toothed timing belt- Toothedbalancing haftdrivebelt (i.e. 16 v, turbo 16v)- Thermostatand fuel pump (turbo ds)- Manual transmissionoilEvery year- Brake fluid- Hydraulic clutch fluid

The use of ORIGINAL LANCIA SPARE PARTS is highltrecommended s hey are he only partsoffering thesamequdityguaranteeas factory-installedparts.Use FIAT OIL-it's the oil usedwhen LANCIA enginc ercmanufactured.79

FLUID LEVELSEngineo i lCheck the oil when the car is on level ground and about l0mrnu le . a l te r s topp ing he eng ine .\\.hen topping up or changing he oi l , le t the engine dle for aierr seconds,wait for a


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couple of minutesand then check hel e r l .

The oil levelshould alwaysbe between he MIN and MAX markson dipst ick A.

i .e. 16 v - turbo 16 v versions

turbo ds versionWhen the leveldrops below the MIN mark add oil through fillerhole B unt i l reaching he MAX mark on the dipst ick. Neverex -ceed he MAX level.The differenceberween he MIN and MAXmarks corresponds o abou t 1 litre of oil.To change he oil, remove he sump plug and let the oil dra infor about l0 minutes.

V-6 versionRemove filler cap C and dipstick

45373A to facilitatedrain ing.

FLUID LEVELSDrain the oil when the engine s hot.For the disposalof old engineoil comply with the applicableregulations n your country.

When he fluid is cold:start he engine,et t run for oneminure,switchoff the engineand check he levelon the dipstickon thesidemarkedwith "cold oil - olio freddo".When he fluid is warm(minimumrun about l0 km - 6.2miles):


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When the car is mainly used n dustyareasor for city driving,the engineoil and filter cartridgeshouldbe changedmore fre-quently than those recommended.When he car s new,do not changehe oil before 1,000-1,500km (600-900miles).

Automatic TransmissionFluidMove the selectorever o the "P" (park) position.

The fluid levelmay becheckedwhen he fluid is cold or warm.

check evelon the dipstick on the side markedwith ,.hot oil -olio caldo".

Checkwith the engine dling.To avoidclogging he transmission alves,usea lint-freeragtowipethe dipstick.

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FLUID LEVELSPower steering fluidCheck fluid level by removing cap B. The dipstick is part of thecap. When the engine s running, the fluid level should be at themaximum mark.

If your car has an automatic load-leveling system, the powersteering and the automatic load-levelingsystem share he samereservolr.To check the fluid level:O Remove guard A.


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When the fluid is hot, it may be higher than the maximum mark.The fluid reservoir may be in different locations depending onthe engine type.Power steering/automatic loadJeveling system fluid.

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O Fluid level should be between he MIN and MAX marks onthe reservo i r i th the eng ine unn ing .Brake fluidCheck fluid level n reservoir every week, without removing thecap.Periodicallycheck he operation of the brake fluid warning lighton the instrument panel. Press the reservoir cap after turningthe ignition key to MAR; the instrument panel warning lightshould turn on.

Use only DOT 4 classbrake fluids for tapping up. We recom-mend using Tutela DOT 4 hydraulic brake fluid, which wasused when the car was manufactured.Fluids with different characteristics could cuase permanentdamage to the brake system rubber seals.Never let brake fluid come n contact with the body paint; washimmediately with water if fluid gets on the paint.

FLUID LEVELSHydraulic clutch fluidCheck fluid reservoir evel everv week visuallv without remov-ing the cap.


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Use only DOT 4 class brake fluid for topping up.We recommend using Tutela DOT 4, wich is usedwhen the caris manufactured.Fluids with different characteristics ill damage he rubber seals.Hydraulic fluid is corrosive. Do not let it come in contact withthe body paint. Wash the car immediately if any clutch fluidcomes n contact with the oaint.Engine coolantWhen topping up the radiator or changing the coolant use a50-50mixture of anti-freezeand distilled water. We recommendusing he anti-freeze FIAT Paraflulr". Slowly pour the mix-ture in through filler hole A.

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V/=Do not remove the expansion ank cap when the engine s hot.

WindscreenWasher Liquid

45377Frequentlycheck he reservoir evel. f it is necessarl' ro .r: , :the reservoir, sea water/Autofir n. 9 DPl mixture (see; i l -Check the tubing to ensure t is not clogged.Clean I: . i : : r : ,nozzleswith a pin if necessary.

AIR CLEANER AIR CONDITIONERFILTERAir cleanerelement eplacementTo :e:lace he air cleaner lement, lideoff sleeve andpullrt -::-

Filter replacementCars with an air condit ioner have aLift cover A to reach the f i l ter. f i l ter for cleaningair .


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Unlook retainersC and remove cover B.

45395If the air filter in dieselengines s not cleanedor replacedsmokeopacit l can increase,which may be in violation of clean airstandards.84

Remove i l te r e lementB .45375

FUEL FILTER ELECTRICAL SYSTEMReplacing the fuel filter (diesel engines)The variability in the degreeof purity of diesel uel may requirethat the fuel filter is replacedbefore the specified ntervals. Theneed o replace he filter is indicated by enginemisfiring or jerkyoperation.

Bleederplug E is usedto drain condensate rom the fuel filter.Unscrew the plug a couple of turns. Retighten it when the fuelcoming out is free of water.


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Fuel filter C is screwed o bracket D.

When fitting aing it to D.45389

new filter, fill it with diesel uel before tiehten-

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Electronic control unitsFollow these ecommendations o avoid damaging he car's elec-tronic control units:O Ensure battery leads are properly connected o the terminal

posts.O Never connect or disconnect he electronic module connec-to rs when the ign i t ion s on.O Never disconnect the battery while the engine is runni ng.O Do not use a battery charger to start the engine.O When charging the battery disconnect t from the car,s elec-. t r ica l system.O Disconnect he electronicmoduleswhen arc weldine the bodvpanels.

O Remove he electronicmoduleswhen the temperature ouldgo over 80'C (176 oF), such as when body repairs an cpainting are done.O An incorrect nstallationof a radio andlor electronicanti:he::systemmay cause nterferenceon the on-board electron::units.

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HANDBRAKECleaningand replacing he sparkplugsIf necessary,lean he sparkplugsby removing he depositsromthe baseof the centreelectrode.SetgapA with a feelergauge. t shouldbe 0.6-0.7mm (.024-.028 n). Move he sideelectrodeoward he centre lectrodef

If you planon installing theraccessoriesremote ower ocks,vehiclealarm systems, adio with memory features)ask yourLANCIA dealer or advice.Warning:


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necessary.

Use only recommended types of spark plugs. Improper plug heatrange could lead to a loss of performance.

BatteryCarefully follow theserecommendations to prevent the rapid lossof battery charge.When you leave the car parked in a garage ensure the doors,boot, and glove compartment are properly closed o prevent n-terior lights from remaining on.Whenever possibledo not leave power accessories n for longperiods of time when the engine s not running (radio, hazardrrarning lights, side lights).i 6

It may be dangerouso make mproper connections r modifica-tions o thewiring harnessesf safetysystemsignition, njec-tion, ABS, etc.).

HandbrakeadjustmentFollow hisprocedureo adjustehe andbrake:O Pull handbrakeeverA up.

Adjust nut B until the cable s taut.Four "clicks" of leverA shouldbe sufficient o lock the rearwheels.oo

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TYRESInflation Pressure and WearA correct tyre inflation pressures essential ot only for the tyrelife but also for driving safety as it affects the vehicle's roadholding performance.Check the inflation pressures f all the tyres ncluding the spare

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every wo weeksand before starting a long trip. Inflate the tyresto the pressure ndicated on the inside of the front cover of thishandbook.Incorrect tyre pressurecan cause abnormal tread wear:A - Correct pressure:uniform tread wear.B - Underinflation: excessivehoulder read wear.C - Overinflation: excessive entre tread wear.

NoteInflation pressures hould be checked when the tvres are cold.Tyre pressurewil l naturally ncreasewhen driving the car. I f i tis absolutely necessary o inflate hot tyres, remember to add0.3 bar to the recommended ressures.An excessivelyow pressurewille causeoverheatingof tyres withthe possibility of irreparable and destructivedamage o the tyreinner structure.The tread depth must not be less han 1 mm. The less he treaddepth, the greater the risk of skidding. Drive very carefully onwet roads.Tread wear indicators are moulded into some yres. Replace hetyres as soon as they are visib le.Check the tread for irregularwearand the tyre sidewalls or cuts.It the tyres are not wearing evenly take your car to a LANCIAServiceCentre for servicrns.

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45422ImportantImpactsagainstkerbs,road holes,various other obstacles . ',',;,as prolonged driving on bad roads may damage 'our l\: . :If you geta puncturechange he wheelas soon aspossible:J:,. -:,;on with a flat tyre will damage ts structure.

TYRES WINDSCREENWIPERS\\-hen repairing a puncture, the tyre should always be taken offthe rim to check for any damage to the inner structure.A tyre will age

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