Lancia Flavia 2013 Owner handbook (in English)

AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
The manufacturer recommends tow-
ing your vehicle with all four wheels
OFF the ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available,
and the transmission is operable, the
vehicle may be flat towed (with all
four wheels on the ground) under the
following conditions:
 The transmission must be in NEU-TRAL.
 The towing distance must not ex- ceed 24 km.
 The towing speed must not exceed 40 km/h. If the transmission is not operable,
or the vehicle must be towed faster
than 40 km/h or farther than
24 km, it must be towed with the
front wheels OFF the ground (us-
ing a flatbed truck, towing dolly, or
wheel lift equipment with the front
wheels raised).
CAUTION!
Towing faster than 40 km/h or far-
ther than 24 km with front wheels
on the ground can cause severe
transmission damage. Such dam-
age is not covered by the New Ve-
hicle Limited Warranty.
WITHOUT THE IGNITION
KEYSpecial care must be taken when the
vehicle is towed with the ignition in the
LOCK/OFF position. Flatbed towing is the preferred towing method. How-
ever, if a flatbed towing vehicle is not
available, wheel lift towing equipment
may be used. Rear towing (with the
front wheels on the ground) is not
allowed, as transmission damage will
occur. If rear towing is the only alter-
native, the front wheels must be placed
on a towing dolly. Proper towing
equipment is necessary to prevent
damage to the vehicle.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these towing
methods can cause severe transmis-
sion damage. Such damage is not
covered by the New Vehicle Lim-
ited Warranty.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L . . . . . . . . . . . .189
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . . .190
 REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190
 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190  ENGINE OIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
 ENGINE OIL FILTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192
 ENGINE AIR CLEANER FILTER . . . . . . . . . . .192
 MAINTENANCE-FREE BATTERY . . . . . . . . . .193
 AIR CONDITIONER MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . .194
 A/C AIR FILTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
 BODY LUBRICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195
 WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES . . . . . . . . . . .196
 ADDING WASHER FLUID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196
 EXHAUST SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196
 COOLING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198
 BRAKE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
 APPEARANCE CARE AND PROTECTIONFROM CORROSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
 CLEANING CENTER CONSOLE CUPHOLDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206
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 CONVERTIBLE TOP CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206
 WEATHER STRIP CARE – SOFT ANDHARD TOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
 FUSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
 INTEGRATED POWER MODULE . . . . . . . . . .208
 VEHICLE STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212
 REPLACEMENT BULBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212
 BULB REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213
 HEADLAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213
 FRONT TURN SIGNAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
 FRONT FOG LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
 REAR TURN SIGNAL LAMPS . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
 BACKUP LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
 LICENSE PLATE LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
 FLUID CAPACITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS . .216
 ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
 CHASSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir6 — Air Cleaner Filter
2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Fill
3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap
4 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 9 — Engine Oil Dipstick
5 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 10 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
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ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC
SYSTEM — OBD II
Your vehicle is equipped with a so-
phisticated onboard diagnostic sys-
tem called OBD II. This system moni-
tors the performance of the emissions,
engine, and automatic transmission
control systems. When these systems
are operating properly, your vehicle
will provide excellent performance
and fuel economy, as well as engine
emissions well within current govern-
ment regulations.If any of these systems require service,
the OBD II system will turn on the “Mal-
function Indicator Light.” It will also
store diagnostic codes and other infor-
mation to assist your service technician
in making repairs. Although your ve-
hicle will usually be drivable and not
need towing, see your dealer for service
as soon as possible.
CAUTION!
 Prolonged driving with the “Mal-function Indicator Light” on
could cause further damage to the
emission control system. It could
also affect fuel economy and
driveability. The vehicle must be
serviced before any emissions
tests can be performed.
 If the “Malfunction Indicator Light” is flashing while the en-
gine is running, severe catalytic
converter damage and power loss
will soon occur. Immediate ser-
vice is required.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use of genuine parts for normal/
scheduled maintenance and repairs is
highly recommended to ensure the de-
signed performance. Damage or fail-
ures caused by the use of parts which
are not quality-equivalent to genuine
parts for maintenance and repairs will
not be covered by the manufacturer’s
warranty. MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES
The pages that follow contain the
re-
quired maintenance services deter-
mined by the engineers who designed
your vehicle.
Besides those maintenance items
specified in the fixed maintenance
schedule, there are other components
which may require servicing or re-
placement in the future.
CAUTION!
Failure to properly maintain your
vehicle or perform repairs and ser-
vice when necessary could result in
more costly repairs, damage to
other components or negatively im-
pact vehicle performance. Immedi-
ately have potential malfunctions
examined by an authorized dealer-
ship or qualified repair center.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
Car maintenance should be done
at a LANCIA Dealership. For rou-
tine and minor maintenance op-
erations you wish to carry out
yourself, we do recommend you
have the proper equipment, genu-
ine LANCIA spare parts and the
necessary fluids; do not however
carry out these operations if you
have no experience. Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids that protect the
performance and durability of
your vehicle and also allow ex-
tended maintenance intervals. Do
not use chemical flushes in these
components as the chemicals can
damage your engine, transmis-
sion, power steering or air condi-
tioning. Such damage is not cov-
ered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. If a flush is needed be-
cause of component malfunction,
use only the specified fluid for the
flushing procedure. ENGINE OIL
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication of
your vehicle's engine, the engine oil
must be maintained at the correct
level. The best time to check the en-
gine oil level is about five minutes
after a fully warmed engine is shut off.
Do not check oil level before starting
the engine after it has sat overnight.
Checking engine oil level when the
engine is cold will give you an incor-
rect reading.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is
on level ground and only when the
engine is hot, will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level between the range mark-
ings on the dipstick. Either the range
markings consist of a crosshatch zone
marked SAFE or a crosshatch zone
marked with MIN at the low end of
the range and MAX at the high end of
the range. Adding 1.0 Liter of oil
when the reading is at the low end of
the range marking will raise the oil
level to the high end of the range
marking.
CAUTION!
 Do not overfill the engine. Over-
filling the engine will cause oil
aeration, which can lead to loss of
oil pressure and an increase in oil
temperature. This could damage
your engine. Also, be sure the oil
fill cap is replaced and tightened
after adding oil.
Car maintenance should be done
at a LANCIA Dealership. For rou-
tine and minor maintenance op-
erations you wish to carry out
yourself, we do recommend you
have the proper equipment, genu-
ine LANCIA spare parts and the
necessary fluids; do not however
carry out these operations if you
have no experience.
Change Engine Oil
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”
for the proper maintenance intervals.
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Engine Oil Selection
SAE Grade 5W-20 SELENIA K
POWER fully synthetic engine oil that
meets FIAT Qualification 9.55535
API SN, ILSAC GF-5 or equivalent.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the
recommended engine oil viscosity for
your vehicle. For information on en-
gine oil filler cap location, refer to
“Engine Compartment” in “Main-
taining Your Vehicle” for further in-
formation.
Synthetic Engine Oils
You may use synthetic engine oils pro-
vided the recommended oil quality
requirements are met, and the recom-
mended maintenance intervals for oil
and filter changes are followed.
Materials Added To Engine Oil
Do not add any supplemental materi-
als, other than leak detection dyes, to
the engine oil. Engine oil is an engi-
neered product and its performance
may be impaired by supplemental
additives.Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And
Oil Filters
Care should be taken in disposing of
used engine oil and oil filters from
your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters,
indiscriminately discarded, can pres-
ent a problem to the environment.
Contact your authorized dealer, ser-
vice station or governmental agency
for advice on how and where used oil
and oil filters can be safely discarded
in your area.
ENGINE OIL FILTER
The engine oil filter should be re-
placed with a new filter at every en-
gine oil change.
Engine Oil Filter Selection
The manufacturer's engines have a
full-flow type disposable oil filter. Use
a filter of this type for replacement.
The quality of replacement filters var-
ies considerably. Only high-quality
filters should be used to assure most
efficient service. LANCIA engine oil
filters are high-quality oil filters and
are recommended.ENGINE AIR CLEANER
FILTER
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”
for the proper maintenance intervals.
WARNING!
The air induction system (air
cleaner, hoses, etc.) can provide a
measure of protection in the case of
engine backfire. Do not remove the
air induction system (air cleaner,
hoses, etc.) unless such removal is
necessary for repair or mainte-
nance. Make sure that no one is
near the engine compartment be-
fore starting the vehicle with the air
induction system (air cleaner,
hoses, etc.) removed. Failure to do
so can result in serious personal
injury.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
Selection
The quality of replacement engine air
cleaner filters varies considerably.
Only high quality filters should be
used to assure most efficient service.
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LANCIA engine air cleaner filters are
a high quality filter and are recom-
mended.
MAINTENANCE-FREE
BATTERY
The top of the maintenance-free bat-
tery is permanently sealed. You will
never have to add water, nor is peri-
odic maintenance required.
NOTE: The battery is stored in a
compartment behind the left front
fender and is accessible without
removing the tire and wheel. Re-
mote battery terminals are located
in the engine compartment for
jump-starting. Refer to “Jump-
Starting Procedures” in “What To
Do In Emergencies” for further
information.
To access the battery, turn the steering
wheel fully to the right and remove
the inner fender shield.
WARNING!
 Battery fluid is a corrosive acidsolution and can burn or even
blind you. Do not allow battery
fluid to contact your eyes, skin, or
clothing. Do not lean over a bat-
tery when attaching clamps. If
acid splashes in eyes or on skin,
flush the area immediately with
large amounts of water.
 Battery gas is flammable and ex-
plosive. Keep flame or sparks
away from the battery. Do not use
a booster battery or any other
booster source with an output
greater than 12 Volts. Do not al-
low cable clamps to touch each
other.
 Battery posts, terminals, and re- lated accessories contain lead and
lead compounds. Wash hands af-
ter handling.
CAUTION!
 It is essential when replacing thecables on the battery that the
positive cable is attached to the
positive post and the negative
cable is attached to the negative
post. Battery posts are marked
positive (+) and negative (-) and
are identified on the battery case.
Cable clamps should be tight on
the terminal posts and free of cor-
rosion.
 If a “fast charger” is used while the battery is in the vehicle, dis-
connect both vehicle battery
cables before connecting the
charger to the battery. Do not use
a “fast charger” to provide start-
ing voltage.
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AIR CONDITIONER
MAINTENANCE
For best possible performance, your
air conditioner should be checked and
serviced by an authorized dealer at
the start of each warm season. This
service should include cleaning of the
condenser fins and a performance
test. Drive belt tension should also be
checked at this time.CAUTION!Do not use chemical flushes in your
air conditioning system as the chemi-
cals can damage your air condition-
ing components. Such damage is not
covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.WARNING!
Use only refrigerants and compres-
sor lubricants approved by the
manufacturer for your air condi-
tioning system. Some unapproved
refrigerants are flammable and can
explode, injuring you. Other unap-
proved refrigerants or lubricants
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WARNING!(Continued)can cause the system to fail, requir-
ing costly repairs. The air conditioning system con-
tains refrigerant under high pres-
sure. To avoid risk of personal
injury or damage to the system,
adding refrigerant or any repair
requiring lines to be disconnected
should be done by an experienced
technician.
Refrigerant Recovery And
Recycling
R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant
is a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) that is
endorsed by the Environmental Pro-
tection Agency and is an ozone-saving
product. However, the manufacturer
recommends that air conditioning
service be performed by authorized
dealer or other service facilities using
recovery and recycling equipment.
NOTE: Use only manufacturer
approved A/C system sealers, stop
leak products, seal conditioners,
compressor oil, and refrigerants. A/C AIR FILTER
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”
for the proper maintenance intervals.
CAUTION!
Car maintenance should be done at
a LANCIA Dealership. For routine
and minor maintenance operations
you wish to carry out yourself, we
do recommend you have the proper
equipment, genuine LANCIA spare
parts and the necessary fluids; do
not however carry out these opera-
tions if you have no experience.WARNING!
Do not remove the A/C air filter
while the blower is operating or
personal injury may result.
The A/C Air Filter is located in the
fresh air inlet behind the glove box.
Perform the following procedure to
replace the filter:
1. Open the glove box and remove all
contents.
2. Push in on the sides of the glove
box and lower the door.
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