Lancia Flavia 2013 Owner handbook (in English)

NOTE: Placing a small flat head
screwdriver or similar tool be-
tween the lamp outboard ball stud
and plastic grommet from inside
the trunk can help to disengage the
outboard edge of the tail lamp.
3. Grasp the tail lamp by both the
outboard and inboard sides, and pull
firmly to disengage the tail lamp from
the vehicle.
NOTE: It is normal to hear a
loud sound when the lower tail
lamp area unsnaps from the ve-
hicle mounting bracket during tail
lamp removal.4. Twist and remove socket from
lamp.
5. Remove bulb from socket and re-
place.
6. Reinstall the tail lamp, fasteners,
and trunk liner.
BACKUP LAMP
1. Remove four push pins from the
bottom of the lower valance (from left
to right: 1st, 3rd, 6th & 8th) and two
push pins from the rear of the bracket.
2. Remove bracket by pulling for-
ward of vehicle.
3. Remove socket from housing with
a counter-clockwise
¼ turn. 4. Remove bulb from socket by pull-
ing directly out (do not turn/twist)
and install replacement bulb.
5. Insert socket back into the housing
with a clockwise ¼ turn.
6. Return bracket into position.
7. Snap the six (6) push pins back
into place.
LICENSE PLATE LAMP
1. Using a small screwdriver, press
inward the locking tab on the side of
the lamp assembly and pull down on
the lamp assembly for removal.
2. Remove bulb socket by twisting
out of lamp assembly.
3. Pull bulb from socket, replace, and
reinstall the bulb socket into lamp
assembly.
4. Install lamp assembly to lightbar
ensuring the locking tab is secure.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
All 64 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
2.4L Engine 4.4 Liters
Cooling System*
2.4L Engine 7.3 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
ENGINE
Component Fluids and Lubricants Specs (Genuine Parts)
Engine Coolant* Red protective agent with antifreeze action, based on inhibited monoethyl glycol with organic formula. Exceeds CUNA NC 956-16, ASTM D 3306 specifications, FIAT
Classification 9.55523 (PARAFLU UP Contractual Technical Reference N° F101.M01.
Cooling circuit usage percentage: 50% water 50% PARAFLU UP **)
Engine Oil**
SAE 5W-20 grade totally synthetic lubricant that meets FIAT Classification 9.55535-CR1,
API SN, ILSAC GF-5 (SELENIA K POWER, Contractual Technical Reference N° F102.F11)
Spark Plugs ZFR5F-11 (Gap 1.1 mm)
Fuel Selection 91 Octane or higher
* Do not top up or mix with fluids
with different specifications. **
For particularly harsh climate con-
ditions, a mixture of 60% PARA-
FLUUP and 40% demineralised water
is recommended.
*** In the event of an emergency in
which the original products are not
available, lubricants with at least IL-
SAC GF-5 performance are acceptable.
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In this case optimum engine perfor-
mance is not guaranteed and the lubri-
cants should be replaced with recom-
mended products as soon as possible.
The use of products with features
lower than ILSAC GF-5 could cause
engine damage not covered by the
warranty.
CHASSIS
Component Fluids and Lubricants Specs (Genuine Parts)
Automatic Transmission Totally synthetic lubricant that meets FIAT Classification 9.55550-AV4
(TUTELA TRANSMISSION FORCE4, Contractual Technical
Reference N° F108.F11)
Brake Master Cylinder Synthetic fluid that meets FIAT Classification 9.55597, FMVSS n° 116,
DOT 4, ISO 4925, SAE J-1704 (TUTELA TOP 4, Contractual Technical
Reference N° F001.A93)
Power Steering Reservoir Totally synthetic lubricant that meets FIAT Classification 9.55550-AV4
(TUTELA TRANSMISSION FORCE4, Contractual Technical Reference
N° F108.F11)
Windshield/Rear Window
Washer Fluid Mixture of alcohol, water and surfactants that meets FIAT Classification
9.55522, CUNA NC 956-11 (TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC35,
Contractual Technical Reference N° F201.D02)
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ARRANGEMENTS FOR DEALING
WITH THE VEHICLE AT THE
END OF ITS LIFE
LANCIA has been committed for
many years to safeguarding the envi-
ronment through the constant im-
provement of its production processes
and manufacturing products that are
increasingly “eco-compatible”.
To give customers the best possible
service in terms of respecting environ-
mental laws and in response to Euro-
pean Directive 2000/53/EC govern-
ing vehicles at the end of their life,
LANCIA is offering its customers the
opportunity of handing over their ve-
hicle* at the end of its life without
incurring any additional costs.The European Directive sets out that
when the vehicle is handed over the
last keeper or owner should not incur
any expenses as a result of it having a
zero or negative market value.
In all European Union countries, until
1st January 2007, only vehicles regis-
tered after 1st July 2002 were col-
lected free of charge, while since 2007
collection has been free of charge irre-
spective of the year of registration as
long as the vehicle contains its basic
components (in particular, the engine
and bodywork) and has no additional
waste.
To hand your vehicle over at the end
of its life without extra cost, go to one
of our Dealerships or LANCIA-
authorized collection and scrapping
centres.These centres have been carefully
chosen to offer high quality service for
the collection, treatment and recy-
cling of unused vehicles with respect
to the environment.
You can find further information on
these collection and scrapping centres
either from a LANCIA or LANCIA
Commercial Vehicle Dealership or by
calling the freephone number 00800
526242 00 or by going on the
LANCIA website.
(*) Vehicle for transporting passen-
gers with a maximum of nine seats
and a total permitted weight of 3.5 t
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222  Periodic Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224
 Heavy-Duty Use Of The Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224
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MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULEThe Scheduled Maintenance services
listed in this manual must be done at the
times or mileages specified to protect
your vehicle warranty and ensure the
best vehicle performance and reliability.
More frequent maintenance may be
needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions, such as dusty areas and very
short trip driving. Inspection and ser-
vice should also be done anytime a mal-
function is suspected.The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your
vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.On Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) equipped vehicles “Oil
Change Required” will be displayed
in the EVIC and a single chime will
sound, indicating that an oil change is
necessary.
NOTE:

The oil change indicator message
will not monitor the time since the
last oil change. Change your ve-
hicles oil if it has been 12 months
since your last oil change even if
the oil change indicator message
is NOT illuminated.
 Under no circumstances should
oil change intervals exceed
12,000 km or 12 months, which-
ever comes first.
Your authorized dealer will reset the
oil change indicator message after
completing the scheduled oil change.CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required
maintenance items may result in
damage to the vehicle.
Thousands Of Kilometers 24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192 Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. 
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge.        
Check tire condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary.        
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, luggage compartment,
passenger compartment, glove compartment, instrument
panel warning lights, etc.).        
Check operation of windshield washer system and adjust jets if
necessary.        
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Thousands Of Kilometers 24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Check windshield/rear window wiper blade position/wear.        
Check cleanliness of hood and tailgate locks and cleanliness
and lubrication of linkages.        
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes),
rubber elements (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.).        
Check conditions and wear of front disc brake pads.        
Check conditions and wear of rear disc brake pads.        
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (brakes, windshield
washer, battery, engine coolant, etc.).        
Visually inspect the condition of accessory drive belt/s. 
Check the handbrake lever stroke and adjust it, if necessary. 
Check exhaust gas emissions.        
Check engine management system operation (via diagnostic
socket).        
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. (*) 
Replace spark plugs. 
Replace air filter cartridge. 
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.**
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months). 
Replace pollen filter.        
(*) Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and filter(s) at 96 kkm or
48 months if using your vehicle for
any of the following: city driving, short (less than 7-8 km) and repeated
journeys, or frequent trailer or cara-
van towing.
** The engine oil and the oil filter
must be changed when the instrument
panel warning light comes on or in
any case every 12 months.
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Periodic Checks
Every1,000 km or before long jour-
neys, check and, if necessary, restore:
 engine coolant;
 brake fluid;
 Power Steering Fluid;
 windshield washer fluid level;
 power steering fluid;
tire inflation pressure and condition; operation of lighting system (head- lights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
 operation of windshield washer/ wiper system and positioning/wear
of windshield/rear window wiper
blades.
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if
required, the engine oil level. Heavy-Duty Use Of The Car
If the car is used mainly under one of
the following conditions:
 towing a trailer or caravan;
 dusty roads;

short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures; engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long pe-
riods of idleness.
You should perform the following in-
spections more frequently than shown
on the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
 check front disc brake pad condi- tions and wear;
 check cleanliness of hood and trunk locks, cleanliness and lubrication of
linkage;  visually inspect conditions of: en-
gine, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel system - brakes) and
rubber elements (boots - sleeves -
bushes - etc.);
 check battery charge and battery fluid level (electrolyte);
 visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belts;
 check and, if necessary, change engine oil and replace oil filter;
 check and, if necessary, replace pol- len filter;
 check and, if necessary, replace air cleaner.
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