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Lancia FLAVIA. Instruction - part 12

AIR CONDITIONER

A/C AIR FILTER

WARNING! (Continued)

MAINTENANCE

can cause the system to fail, requir-

Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”

For best possible performance, your

ing costly repairs.

for the proper maintenance intervals.

air conditioner should be checked and

• The air conditioning system con-

serviced by an authorized dealer at

tains refrigerant under high pres-

CAUTION!

the start of each warm season. This

sure. To avoid risk of personal

Car maintenance should be done at

service should include cleaning of the

injury or damage to the system,

a LANCIA Dealership. For routine

condenser fins and a performance

adding refrigerant or any repair

and minor maintenance operations

test. Drive belt tension should also be

requiring lines to be disconnected

you wish to carry out yourself, we

checked at this time.

should be done by an experienced

do recommend you have the proper

technician.

equipment, genuine LANCIA spare

CAUTION!

parts and the necessary fluids; do

Refrigerant Recovery And

Do not use chemical flushes in your

not however carry out these opera-

Recycling

air conditioning system as the chemi-

tions if you have no experience.

cals can damage your air condition-

R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant

ing components. Such damage is not

is a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) that is

WARNING!

covered by the New Vehicle Limited

endorsed by the Environmental Pro-

Do not remove the A/C air filter

Warranty.

tection Agency and is an ozone-saving

while the blower is operating or

product. However, the manufacturer

personal injury may result.

recommends that air conditioning

WARNING!

service be performed by authorized

The A/C Air Filter is located in the

• Use only refrigerants and compres-

dealer or other service facilities using

fresh air inlet behind the glove box.

sor lubricants approved by the

recovery and recycling equipment.

Perform the following procedure to

manufacturer for your air condi-

replace the filter:

tioning system. Some unapproved

NOTE: Use only manufacturer

refrigerants are flammable and can

approved A/C system sealers, stop

1. Open the glove box and remove all

explode, injuring you. Other unap-

leak products, seal conditioners,

contents.

proved refrigerants or lubricants

compressor oil, and refrigerants.

2. Push in on the sides of the glove

(Continued)

box and lower the door.

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3. Disconnect the glove box door

6. Remove the A/C Air Filter by pull-

parts concerned should be wiped

dampener from the slot on the side of

ing it straight out of the housing.

clean to remove dust and grit; after

the box. This is done by grasping the

lubricating excess oil and grease

7. Install the A/C Air Filter with the

dampener connector (on the outside

should be removed. Particular atten-

arrow on the filter pointing toward

of the box) and the end of the connec-

tion should also be given to hood

the floor. When installing the filter

tor pin (on the inside of the box) with

latching components to ensure proper

cover, make sure the retaining tabs

your thumb and forefinger and pull-

function. When performing other un-

fully engage the cover.

ing outward while lightly lifting up-

derhood services, the hood latch, re-

ward on the door with your other

lease mechanism and safety catch

CAUTION!

hand. Once disconnected, the damp-

should be cleaned and lubricated.

The A/C air filter is identified with

ener will retract underneath the in-

an arrow to indicate airflow direc-

The external lock cylinders should be

strument panel if you release it.

tion through the filter. Failure to

lubricated twice a year, preferably in

4. Pivot the glove box downward.

install the filter properly will result

the Fall and Spring. Apply a small

in the need to replace it more often.

amount of a high quality lubricant

5. Disengage the two retaining tabs

directly into the lock cylinder.

that secure the filter cover to the

8. Reinstall the glove box door

HVAC housing and remove the cover.

dampener and glove box.

CAUTION!

Car maintenance should be done at

BODY LUBRICATION

a LANCIA Dealership. For routine

Locks and all body pivot points, in-

and minor maintenance operations

cluding such items as seat tracks, door

you wish to carry out yourself, we

hinge pivot points and rollers, and

do recommend you have the proper

hood hinges, should be lubricated pe-

equipment, genuine LANCIA spare

riodically with a lithium based grease

parts and the necessary fluids; do

to assure quiet, easy operation and to

not however carry out these opera-

protect against rust and wear. Prior to

tions if you have no experience.

A/C Air Filter Replacement

the application of any lubricant, the

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Coolant Level

Points To Remember

WARNING! (Continued)

system. To prevent scalding or in-

Four-Cylinder Engines - the cool-

NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped

jury, do not remove the pressure

ant bottle provides a quick visual

after a few kilometers of operation,

cap while the system is hot or

method for determining that the en-

you may observe vapor coming from

under pressure.

gine coolant (antifreeze) level is ad-

the front of the engine compartment.

• Do not use a pressure cap other

equate. With the engine idling and

This is normally a result of moisture

than the one specified for your

warm to normal operating tempera-

from rain, snow, or high humidity

vehicle. Personal injury or engine

ture, the level of the engine coolant

accumulating on the radiator and

damage may result.

(antifreeze) in the bottle should be

being vaporized when the thermo-

between the

“ADD” and “FULL”

stat opens, allowing hot engine cool-

Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant

lines, shown on the bottle.

ant (antifreeze) to enter the radiator.

Used ethylene glycol-based engine

The radiator normally remains com-

If an examination of your engine com-

coolant

(antifreeze) is a regulated

pletely full, so there is no need to

partment shows no evidence of radiator

substance requiring proper disposal.

remove the radiator cap unless check-

or hose leaks, the vehicle may be safely

Check with your local authorities to

ing for engine coolant

(antifreeze)

driven. The vapor will soon dissipate.

determine the disposal rules for your

freeze point or replacing coolant. Ad-

• Do not overfill the coolant recovery

community. To prevent ingestion by

vise your service attendant of this. As

bottle.

animals or children, do not store eth-

long as the engine operating tempera-

ylene glycol-based engine coolant in

• Check engine coolant (antifreeze)

ture is satisfactory, the coolant bottle

open containers or allow it to remain

freeze point in the radiator and in

need only be checked once a month.

in puddles on the ground. If ingested

the coolant recovery bottle. If en-

When additional engine coolant (an-

by a child or pet, seek emergency as-

gine coolant (antifreeze) needs to

tifreeze) is needed to maintain the

sistance immediately. Clean up any

be added, the contents of the cool-

proper level, it should be added to the

ground spills immediately.

ant recovery bottle must also be

coolant bottle. Do not overfill.

protected against freezing.

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Use only the manufacturer’s recom-

WARNING!

WARNING! (Continued)

mended transmission fluid. Refer to

• Use the manufacturer’s recom-

• Overfilling the brake fluid reser-

“Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine

mended brake fluid or a quality

voir can result in spilling brake

Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”

equivalent product. Refer to

fluid on hot engine parts, causing

for further information. It is impor-

“Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine

the brake fluid to catch fire.

tant to maintain the transmission

Parts” in “Maintaining Your Ve-

Brake fluid can also damage

fluid at the correct level using the

hicle” for further information.

painted and vinyl surfaces, care

recommended fluid.

Using the wrong type of brake

should be taken to avoid its con-

fluid can severely damage your

tact with these surfaces.

No chemical flushes should be used in

brake system and/or impair its

• Do not allow petroleum based

any transmission; only the approved

performance.

fluid to contaminate the brake

lubricant should be used.

• To avoid contamination from for-

fluid. Brake seal components

eign matter or moisture, use only

could be damaged, causing par-

CAUTION!

new brake fluid or fluid that has

tial or complete brake failure.

Using a transmission fluid other

been in a tightly closed container.

This could result in a collision.

than the manufacturer’s recom-

Keep the master cylinder reser-

mended fluid may cause deteriora-

voir cap secured at all times.

AUTOMATIC

tion in transmission shift quality

Brake fluid in a open container

TRANSMISSION

and/or torque converter shudder,

absorbs moisture from the air re-

and will require more frequent fluid

Selection Of Lubricant

sulting in a lower boiling point.

and filter changes. Refer to “Fluids,

This may cause it to boil unex-

It is important to use the propoer

Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in

pectedly during hard or pro-

transmission fluid to ensure optimum

“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for fluid

longed braking, resulting in sud-

transmission performance and life.

specifications.

den brake failure. This could

result in a collision.

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APPEARANCE CARE AND

What Causes Corrosion?

CAUTION!

PROTECTION FROM

Corrosion is the result of deterioration

Do not use abrasive or strong clean-

CORROSION

or removal of paint and protective

ing materials such as steel wool or

coatings from your vehicle.

scouring powder that will scratch

Protection Of Body And Paint

metal and painted surfaces.

From Corrosion

The most common causes are:

Vehicle body care requirements vary

• Road salt, dirt and moisture accu-

Special Care

according to geographic locations and

mulation.

•

If you drive on salted or dusty roads

usage. Chemicals that make roads

• Stone and gravel impact.

or if you drive near the ocean, hose

passable in snow and ice, and chemi-

off the undercarriage at least once a

• Insects, tree sap and tar.

cals that are sprayed on trees and road

month.

surfaces during other seasons, are

• Salt in the air near seacoast localities.

•

It is important that the drain holes

highly corrosive to the metal in your

• Atmospheric fallout/industrial pol-

in the lower edges of the doors,

vehicle. Outside parking, which ex-

lutants.

rocker panels, and trunk be kept

poses your vehicle to airborne con-

clear and open.

taminants, road surfaces on which the

Washing

vehicle is operated, extreme hot or

•

If you detect any stone chips or

• Wash your vehicle regularly. Al-

cold weather and other extreme con-

scratches in the paint, touch them

ways wash your vehicle in the shade

ditions will have an adverse effect on

up immediately. The cost of such

using a mild car wash soap, and

paint, metal trim, and underbody

repairs is considered the responsi-

rinse the panels completely with

protection.

bility of the owner.

clear water.

The following maintenance recom-

•

If your vehicle is damaged due to a

• Use a high quality cleaner wax to

mendations will enable you to obtain

collision or similar cause that de-

remove road film, stains and to pro-

maximum benefit from the corrosion

stroys the paint and protective

tect your paint finish. Take care

resistance built into your vehicle.

coating, have your vehicle repaired

never to scratch the paint.

as soon as possible. The cost of such

• Avoid using abrasive compounds and

repairs is considered the responsi-

power buffing that may diminish the

bility of the owner.

gloss or thin out the paint finish.

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• If you carry special cargo such as

Interior Care

Cleaning Headlights

chemicals, fertilizers, de-icer salt,

Interior trim should be cleaned start-

Your vehicle has plastic headlights

etc., be sure that such materials are

ing with a damp cloth. Do not use

that are lighter and less susceptible to

well packaged and sealed.

harsh cleaners.

stone breakage than glass headlights.

• If a lot of driving is done on gravel

Your leather upholstery can be best

Plastic is not as scratch resistant as

roads, consider mud or stone

preserved by regular cleaning with a

glass and therefore different lens

shields behind each wheel.

damp soft cloth. Small particles of

cleaning procedures must be followed.

• Use MOPAR® Touch Up Paint or

dirt can act as an abrasive and dam-

To minimize the possibility of scratch-

equivalent on scratches as soon as

age the leather upholstery and should

ing the lenses and reducing light out-

possible. Your authorized dealer

be removed promptly with a damp

put, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To

has touch up paint to match the

cloth. Stubborn soils can be removed

remove road dirt, wash with a mild

color of your vehicle.

easily with a soft cloth and appropri-

soap solution followed by rinsing.

ate products. Care should be taken to

Wheel And Wheel Trim Care

avoid soaking your leather upholstery

Do not use abrasive cleaning compo-

All wheels and wheel trim, especially

with any liquid. Please do not use

nents, solvents, steel wool or other ag-

aluminum and chrome-plated wheels

polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, sol-

gressive material to clean the lenses.

should be cleaned regularly with a

vents, detergents, or ammonia-based

Glass Surfaces

mild soap and water to prevent corro-

cleaners to clean your leather uphol-

sion. To remove heavy soil and/or ex-

stery. Application of a leather condi-

All glass surfaces should be cleaned

cessive brake dust, use a nonabrasive,

tioner is not required to maintain the

on a regular basis with any commer-

non-acidic cleaner. Do not use scour-

original condition.

cial household-type glass cleaner.

ing pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or

Never use an abrasive type cleaner.

metal polishes. Do not use oven

WARNING!

Use caution when cleaning the inside

cleaner. Avoid automatic car washes

rear window equipped with electric

Do not use volatile solvents for

that use acidic solutions or harsh

defrosters or the right rear quarter

cleaning purposes. Many are poten-

brushes that may damage the wheels’

window equipped with the radio an-

tially flammable, and if used in

protective finish.

tenna. Do not use scrapers or other

closed areas they may cause respi-

ratory harm.

sharp instruments which may scratch

the elements.

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