technical specifications Lancia Musa 2007 Owner handbook (in English)

USEFUL ADVICE FOR
LENGTHENING THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and lengthen its life,
observe the following indications:
❒when you park the car, ensure the doors, tailgate
and bonnet are closed properly;
❒the ceiling lights must be off. The car is however
provided with an automatic system for switching
off internal lights;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g.: sound system,
hazard lights, etc.) switched on for a long time
when the engine is not running;
❒before performing any operation on the electrical
system, disconnect the battery negative cable;
❒battery terminals shall always be perfectly
tightened.IMPORTANT A battery which is kept at a charge of
less than 50% (optical indicator with dark colour
without green area in the middle) for any length of
time will be damaged by sulphation leading to a
reduction in cranking power. Moreover, this might
lead to a higher risk of the battery electrolyte
freezing (this may even occur at -10°C).
If the car is left inactive for a long period of time,
refer to “Car inactivity”, in section “Correct use of
the car”.
If after buying the car, you want to install electric
accessories which require permanent electric supply
(alarm, free-hands set, etc.) contact Lancia
Dealership whose qualified personnel, in addition to
suggesting the most suitable devices of the
Lineaccessori Lancia, will evaluate the overall
electric absorption, checking whether the car’s
electric system is capable of withstanding the load
required, or whether it should be integrated with a
more powerful battery.
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In fact, since these devices continue absorbing
energy even when the ignition key is off, they
gradually run down the battery.The total intake of these systems (factory and after-
market) must be less than 0.6 mA x Ah (of the
battery) as shown in the following table:
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Battery Maximum admitted stand-by intake
40 Ah 24 mA
44 Ah 27 mA
50 Ah 30 mA

WHEELS AND TYRES
Check the pressure of each tyre, including the spare, every two weeks
and before long journeys. The pressure should be checked with the
tyre rested and cold.
For the correct tyre inflation pressure, see “Wheels” in “Technical
specifications” section.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre wear:
A: normal pressure: tread evenly worn.
B: low pressure: tread particularly worn at the edges.
C: high pressure: tread particularly worn in the centre.
Tyres must be replaced when the tread wears down to 1.6 mm. In any
case, comply with the laws in the country where the car is being
driven.
IMPORTANT NOTES
❒As far as possible, avoid sharp braking and screech starts, etc. Be
careful not to hit the kerb, potholes or other obstacles hard.
Driving for long stretches over bumpy roads can damage the tyres;
❒Periodically check that the tyres have no cuts in the side wall,
abnormal swelling or irregular tyre wear. If any of these occur,
have the car seen to at a Lancia Dealership;
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❒Avoid overloading the vehicle when travelling:
this may cause serious damage to the wheels and
tyres;
❒If a tyre is punctured, stop immediately and
change it to avoid damage to the tyre, the rim,
suspensions and steering system;
❒Tyres age even if they are not used much. Cracks
in the tread rubber are a sign of ageing. In any
case, if the tyres have been on the car for over 6
years, they should be checked by specialised
personnel, to see if they can still be used.
Also remember to check the spare wheel;
❒In the case of replacement, always fit new tyres,
avoiding those of dubious origin;
❒If a tyre is changed, also change the inflation
valve;
❒To allow even wear between the front and rear
tyres, it is advisable to change them over every
10-15 thousand kilometres, keeping them on the
same side of the car so as to not reverse the
direction of rotation.
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WARNINGIf the pressure is too low the tyre overheats and this can cause it serious damage.
WARNINGRemember that road holding depends also on the correct tyre inflating pressure.
WARNINGDo not cross switch the tyres, moving them from the right of the car to the left and
vice versa.
Never submit alloy rims to repainting treatments requiring to use temperatures
exceeding 150°C since the mechanical properties of the wheels could be impaired.
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RUBBER HOSES
As far as the brake system and fuel rubber hoses are
concerned, carefully follow the “Service schedule”
in this section.
Indeed ozone, high temperatures and prolonged
lack of fluid in the system may cause hardening and
cracking of the hoses, with possible leaks. Careful
control is therefore necessary.
WINDSCREEN/
REAR WINDOW WIPERS
BLADES
Periodically clean the rubber part using special
products; TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35 is
recommended.
If the rubber blades are bent or worn they should be
replaced. In any case they should be changed once a
year.
A few simple notions can reduce the possibility of
damage to the blades:
❒if the temperature fall below zero, make sure
that ice has not frozen the rubber against glass.
If necessary, thaw using an antifreeze product;
❒remove any snow from the glass: in addition to
protecting the blades, this prevents effort on the
motor and overheating;
❒do not operate the windscreen and rear window
wipers on dry glass.
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WARNINGDriving with worn wiper blades is a serious hazard, because visibility is reduced
in bad weather.

Changing the windscreen wiper blades
Proceed as follows:
❒raise the windscreen wiper arm A and position the blade so that it
forms an angle of 90° with the arm;
❒press tab B of the coupling spring and remove the blade to be
replaced from the arm A;
❒fit the new blade by inserting the tab into the special slot in the
arm. Make sure it is properly locked into place.
Changing the rear window blade
Proceed as follows:
❒raise the cover A and remove the arm from the car, slackening the
nut B that fastens it to the pivot pin;
❒fit the new arm, positioning it correctly, and fully tighten the nut;
❒lower the cover.
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SPRAY NOZZLES
Windscreen wiper
If the jet of fluid is inadequate, firstly check that there is fluid in the
reservoir: see “Checking fluid levels” in this section).
Then check that the nozzle holes are not clogged, if necessary use a
needle.
Windscreen nozzles are fluid-dynamic and do not require adjustment;
windscreen fluid is atomized to cover a preset glass area.
Rear window wiper
The rear window nozzle like the windscreen nozzle is fluid-dynamic
and do not require adjustment; rear window fluid is atomized to cover
a preset glass area.
The nozzle holder is located at the top of the tailgate.
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BODYWORK
PROTECTION FROM ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS
The main causes of corrosion are the following:
❒atmospheric pollution;
❒salty air and humidity (coastal areas, or hot
humid climates);
❒seasonal environment conditions.
Not to be underestimated is also the abrasive action
of wind-borne atmospheric dust and sand and mud
and gravel raised by other vehicles.
Lancia implemented the best manufacturing
technologies to effectively protect the bodywork
against corrosion.These include:
❒Painting products and systems which give the
car particular resistance to corrosion and
abrasion;
❒Use of galvanised (or pretreated) steel sheets,
with high resistance to corrosion;
❒Spraying of plastic parts, with a protective
function, in the more exposed points: underdoor,
inner fender parts, edges, etc.;
❒Use of “open” boxed sections to prevent
condensation and pockets of moisture from
triggering rust inside.
BODY AND UNDERBODY
WARRANTY
Your Lancia Idea is covered by warranty against
perforation due to rust of any original element of
the structure or body. For the general terms of this
warranty, refer to “Warranty Booklet”.

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ADVICE FOR PRESERVING THE BODYWORK
Paint
Paintwork does not only serve an aestethic purpose,
but also protects the underlying sheet metal.
In the case of deep scrapes or scores, you are
advised to have the necessary touching up carried
out immediately to avoid the formation of rust. Use
only original paint products for touching up (see
“Bodywork paint identification plate” in section
“Technical specification”).
Normal paint maintenance consists in washing at
intervals depending on the conditions and
environment of use. For example, in highly polluted
areas, or if the roads are sprayed with salt, it is wise
to wash the car more frequently.
To correctly wash the car:
❒remove the aerial from the roof to prevent
damage to it if the car is washed in an automatic
system;
❒wash the body using a low pressure jet of water;
❒wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy solution over
the bodywork, frequently rinsing with the
sponge;
❒rinse well with water and dry with a jet of air or
a chamois leather.
When drying, take particular care with the less
visible parts like door surrounds, bonnet and
around the headlights where water may stagnate.
The car should not be taken to a closed area
immediately, but left in the open 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.
Where possible, do not park under trees; the
resinous substance many species release give the
paint a dull appearance and increase the possibility
of triggering rust processes.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must be washed off
immediately and thoroughly as the acid they
contain is particularly aggressive.
Detergents cause water pollution. Therefore the car should be washed in areas equipped for
collecting and purifying the liquid used in the washing process.

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Windows
Use specific window cleaner products. Use also
clean cloths to avoid scratching the glass or
damaging the transparency.
IMPORTANT The inside of the rearscreen should be
wiped gently with a cloth in the direction of the
filaments to avoid damaging the heating device.
Front headlights
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic substances (e.g.:
petrol) or ketones (e.g.: acetone) for cleaning front
headlight plastic lens.Engine compartment
At the end of the winter the engine compartment
should be carefully washed, without directing the jet
against electronic control units. Contact a
specialised workshop to have this done.
IMPORTANT Washing should be carried out with
the engine cold and the ignition key at STOP. After
washing make sure that the various protections
(e.g.: rubber caps and various covers) have not been
damaged or removed.
Never use flammable products like oil ether or rectified petrol for cleaning car
interiors. Electrostatic discharges generated by rubbing during cleaning
operations could cause fire.
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