check transmission fluid Lancia Voyager 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

SHALLOW STANDING
WATER
Although your vehicle is capable of
driving through shallow standing wa-
ter, consider the following Caution
and Warning before doing so.CAUTION!
 Always check the depth of thestanding water before driving
through it. Never drive through
standing water that is deeper than
the bottom of the tire rims
mounted on the vehicle.
 Determine the condition of the
road or the path that is under
water and if there are any ob-
stacles in the way before driving
through the standing water.
 Do not exceed 8 km/h when driv-
ing through standing water. This
will minimize wave effects.
(Continued)
CAUTION!(Continued)
 Driving through standing water
may cause damage to your vehi-
cle’s drivetrain components. Al-
ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids
(i.e., engine oil, transmission,
axle, etc.) for signs of contamina-
tion (i.e., fluid that is milky or
foamy in appearance) after driv-
ing through standing water. Do
not continue to operate the vehicle
if any fluid appears contami-
nated, as this may result in further
damage. Such damage is not cov-
ered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
 Getting water inside your vehi-
cle’s engine can cause it to lock up
and stall out, and cause serious
internal damage to the engine.
Such damage is not covered by the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
WARNING!
 Driving through standing waterlimits your vehicle’s traction ca-
pabilities. Do not exceed 8 km/h
when driving through standing
water.
 Driving through standing water
limits your vehicle’s braking ca-
pabilities, which increases stop-
ping distances. Therefore, after
driving through standing water,
drive slowly and lightly press on
the brake pedal several times to
dry the brakes.
 Getting water inside your vehi-
cle’s engine can cause it to lock up
and stall out, and leave you
stranded.
 Failure to follow these warnings
may result in injuries that are se-
rious or fatal to you, your passen-
gers, and others around you.
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Master Cylinder – Brake Fluid
Level Check
The fluid level in the master cylinder
should be checked when performing
underhood services, or immediately if
the “Brake System Warning Light”
indicates system failure.
Clean the top of the master cylinder
area before removing the cap. Add
fluid to bring the level up to the top of
the “FULL” mark on the side of the
master cylinder reservoir.
Overfilling of fluid is not recom-
mended because it may cause leaking
in the system.
Add enough fluid to bring the level up
to the requirements described on the
brake fluid reservoir. With disc
brakes, fluid level can be expected to
fall as the brake pads wear. However,
low fluid level may be caused by a
leak and a checkup may be needed.
Use only manufacturer's recom-
mended brake fluid. Refer to “Fluids,
Lubricants and Genuine Parts” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for fur-
ther information.
WARNING!
 Use only manufacturer's recom-mended brake fluid. Refer to
“Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle” for further information. Us-
ing the wrong type of brake fluid
can severely damage your brake
system and/or impair its perfor-
mance. The proper type of brake
fluid for your vehicle is also iden-
tified on the original factory in-
stalled hydraulic master cylinder
reservoir.
 To avoid contamination from for-
eign matter or moisture, use only
new brake fluid or fluid that has
been in a tightly closed container.
Keep the master cylinder reservoir
cap secured at all times. Brake
fluid in a open container absorbs
moisture from the air resulting in
a lower boiling point. This may
cause it to boil unexpectedly dur-
ing hard or prolonged braking,
resulting in sudden brake failure.
This could result in a accident.
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WARNING!(Continued)
 Overfilling the brake fluid reser-
voir can result in spilling brake
fluid on hot engine parts, causing
the brake fluid to catch fire. Brake
fluid can also damage painted and
vinyl surfaces, care should be
taken to avoid its contact with
these surfaces.
 Do not allow petroleum based
fluid to contaminate the brake
fluid. Brake seal components
could be damaged, causing partial
or complete brake failure. This
could result in an accident.
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
The automatic transmission and dif-
ferential assembly are contained
within a single housing.
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important that the proper lubri-
cant is used in the transmission to
assure optimum transmission perfor-
mance. Use only the manufacturer's
recommended transmission fluid. Re-
fer to “Fluids, Lubricants and Genu-
ine Parts” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
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hicle” for further information. It is
important that the transmission fluid
be maintained at the prescribed level
using the recommended fluid. No
chemical flushes should be used in
any transmission; only the approved
lubricant may be used.CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other
than the manufacturer's recom-
mended fluid may cause deteriora-
tion in transmission shift quality
and/or torque converter shudder.
Using a transmission fluid other
than the manufacturer's recom-
mended fluid will require more fre-
quent fluid and filter changes. Refer
to “Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle” for further information.
Special Additives
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
is an engineered product and its per-
formance may be impaired by supple-
mental additives. Therefore, do not
add any fluid additives to the trans-
mission. The only exception to this
policy is the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid leaks. In addition,
avoid using transmission sealers as
they may adversely affect seals.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your
transmission as the chemicals can
damage your transmission compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered
by the New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.
Fluid Level Check
The six-speed automatic transmission
is a sealed unit and has no dipstick.
Routine fluid level checks are not re-
quired. However, if you notice fluid
leakage or transmission malfunction,
visit your authorized dealer immedi-
ately to have the fluid level checked.
Operation with an improper fluid
level can greatly reduce the life of
your transmission. Your dealer can
check the fluid level using a special
service dipstick.
Ask your dealer to check the trans-
mission fluid level whenever the ve-
hicle is serviced. Fluid And Filter Changes
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”
for the proper maintenance intervals.
If the transmission is disassembled for
any reason, the fluid and filter should
be changed.
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.
APPEARANCE CARE AND
PROTECTION FROM
CORROSION
Protection Of Body And Paint
From Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary
according to geographic locations and
usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice, and those
that are sprayed on trees and road
surfaces during other seasons, are
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Thousands Of Kilometers24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Check exhaust gas emissions.        
Check engine management system operation (via diag-
nostic socket).        
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter (*). 
Replace spark plugs. 
Replace air filter cartridge. 
Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Every 12 000 km or 12 months whichever comes first
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months). 
Replace pollen filter.        
(*) Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and filter(s) at 96 000 km
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.
Periodic Checks
Every 1 000 km or before long jour-
neys, check and, if necessary, restore:
 engine coolant;
 brake fluid;
 windshield washer fluid level;
 tire inflation pressure and condi-
tion;  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 tem-
peratures;
 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;
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 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 ac- cessory drive belts;
 check and, if necessary, change en- gine oil and replace oil filter;
 check and, if necessary, replace pol- len filter;
 check and, if necessary, replace air cleaner. MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE – DIESEL
ENGINE
To help you have the best driving
experience possible, the manufacturer
has identified the specific vehicle
maintenance service intervals that are
required to keep your vehicle operat-
ing properly and safely.
The manufacturer recommends that
these maintenance intervals be per-
formed at your selling dealer. The
technicians at your dealership know
your vehicle best, and have access to
factory trained information, genuine
LANCIA parts, and specially designed electronic and mechanical tools that
can help prevent future costly repairs.
The maintenance intervals shown
should be performed as indicated in
this section.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil
change intervals exceed 25 000 km
or 12 months, whichever comes
first.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required
maintenance items may result in
damage to the vehicle.
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Thousands Of Kilometers20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
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 toothed timing drive belt conditions. 
Check the handbrake lever stroke and adjust it, if
necessary.          
Check exhaust gas emissions.          
Check engine management system operation (via
diagnostic socket).          
Drain and refill the automatic transmission fluid.
Replace main sump filter and spin-on cooler return
filter (for versions/markets, where provided). 

Replace fuel filter (diesel version). 
Replace accessory drive belt/s. 
Replace toothed timing drive belt (*). 
Replace air filter cartridge.          
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (**).
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months). 
Replace pollen filter.          
(*) Regardless of the distance cov-
ered, the timing belt must be changed
every 4 years for particularly de- manding use (cold climates, city driv-
ing, long periods of idling) or at least
every 5 years.
(**) The actual oil and oil filter re-
placement interval depends on the carusage conditions and is indicated by a
warning light or message on the in-
strument panel, 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;
 windshield washer fluid level;
 tire inflation pressure and condi- tion;
 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 tem-
peratures;
 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 ac- cessory drive belts;
 check and, if necessary, change en- gine oil and replace oil filter;
 check and, if necessary, replace pol- len filter;
 check and, if necessary, replace air cleaner.
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Adding Engine Coolant
(Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . 294
Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Adjustable Pedals . . . . . . . . . 127
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine
Air Cleaner Filter) . . . . . . . . . 289
Air Conditioner
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . 209
Air Conditioning Controls . . . . 209
Air Conditioning Filter . . . 220,293
Air Conditioning Refrigerant . . 292
Air Conditioning
System . . . . . . . . . . . 209,213,292
Air Conditioning System, Zone
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Air Conditioning, Operating
Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Air Conditioning, Rear
Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212,218
Air Pressure, Tires . . . . . . . . . 245
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44,50
Airbag Deployment . . . . . . . . . 50
Airbag Light . . . . . . 49,52,64,167
Airbag Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 51
Airbag, Side . . . . . . . 46,48,49,50Airbag, Window (Side
Curtain) . . . . . . . . . . . . 46,48,50
Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . 16
Alarm Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Alterations/Modifications,
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Anti-Lock Warning Light . . . . 164
Anti-Theft System . . . . . . . . . . 16
Antifreeze (Engine
Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296,311
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . 300
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143,145
Auto Down Power Windows . . . 27
Auto Up Power Windows . . . . . 27
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . 75
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . 23
Automatic Headlights . . . . . . . 121
Automatic Temperature
Control (ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Automatic Transaxle Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . 300,313
Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . 300
Selection Of Lubricant
. . 299,313
Special Additives . . . . . . . . 300
Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . 230,299,300 Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Fluid and Filter Changes . . . 300 Fluid Change . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . 277
Keyless Transmitter
Replacement (RKE) . . . . . . . 21
Saving Feature
(Protection) . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Belts, Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Blind Spot Monitoring . . . . . . . 78
Body Mechanism
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . 242
Brake Control System,
Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Fluid Check . . . . . . . . 299,313
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . 168
Brake/Transmission
Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Break-In Recommendations,
New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . 308
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