Lancia MUSA. Service Manual - part 11

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Thousands of kilometres

Check handbrake stroke adjustment
Check exhaust emissions/smokiness (Multijet engines).
Check emissions in exhaust (petrol versions) 
Replace fuel filter (Multijet versions)
Replace air cleaner filter (petrol versions)
Replace air cleaner filter (diesel versions) (

❒

)

Top-up liquid level (engine coolant, brakes, windscreen washer, 
battery, Dual Function System etc…)
Check timing belt conditions (

■)

Replace timing belt (*) (

■)

Replace timing belt  (1.6 Multijet versions) (*)
Replace auxiliary drive belt
Replace spark plugs (petrol versions)
Check operation of engine management systems 
(using diagnostic socket) 
Replace engine oil and oil filter (petrol versions)
Change engine oil and oil filter (Multijet versions with DPF) (**) 
Change engine oil and oil filter (Multijet versions without DPF) (

▲

)

Change brake fluid (or every two years)
Replace pollen filter (or once a year) 
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge

(*) Or every 4 years if the vehicle is used in one of the following particularly demanding conditions:

- prolonged use in cold/hot climates,

- city use with long standing with engine idling,

- use on particular dusty roads or roads sprinkled with sand and/or salt.

Or every five years regardless of mileage and conditions of use of the car.

(**) The engine oil and the filter must be changed when instrument panel warning light comes on  (see “Warning lights and messages”

chapter) or however every 2 years.

(

❏

) Every 30,000 km for 1.3 Multijet versions.    (

■

) Excluding 1.3 Multijet and 1.6 Multijet versions.    (

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) Every 30,000 km

If the car is used mainly in towns the engine oil and filter need to be changed every 12 months.

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YEARLY
INSPECTION PLAN 

The following yearly inspection plan

is recommended for cars clocking less

than 20,000 km a year (e.g. approx-

imately 15.000 km):
❒ check tyre conditions/wear and

pressure (included spare wheel)

❒ check lighting system operation

(headlights, direction indicators,

hazard lights, boot, passenger

compartment, instrument panel

warning lights, etc.)

❒ check windscreen wiper/washer

(nozzle direction and blade wear)

❒ check front disk brake pad condi-

tions and wear;

❒ visually inspect: engine, gearbox,

transmission, flexible and stiff pip-

ing (exhaust, fuel feed, brakes),

rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bush-

ings, etc.);

❒ check cleanness of locks, bonnet

and boot and lever cleanness and

lubrication;

❒ check battery charge;
❒ visually inspect the accessory drive

belt conditions;

❒ check and top up liquids if re-

quired (engine coolant, brakes,

windscreen washer, battery, etc.);

❒ engine oil replacement;
❒ replace engine oil filter;
❒ replace pollen filter (for versions/

markets, where provided).

ADDITIONAL
INTERVENTIONS

Every 1,000 km or before long jour-

neys, check and, if necessary, top up:
❒ engine coolant fluid level;
❒ brake fluid level;
❒ brake fluid level;
❒ tyre pressure and conditions.
Every 3,000 km check the following

and top-up, if required: engine oil

level.

You are recommended to use

PETRONAS LUBRICANTS products,

designed and produced specifically for

Lancia cars (see table “Capacities” in

section “Technical specifications”).

IMPORTANT - Engine oil 

Should prevailing use of the car be

under one of the following specially

heavy conditions:
❒ trailer or caravan towing;
❒ dusty roads;

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❒ short distances (less than 7-8 km)

repeated and with external tem-

peratures below zero;

❒ frequently idling engines or long

distance low speed driving (e.g.

taxis or door-to-door deliveries) or

in case of a long term inactivity;

❒ change engine oil more frequently

than shown on the “Service

Schedule”.

IMPORTANT - Air cleaner 

When the car is used on dusty roads,

change the air cleaner more fre-

quently than shown on the “Service

Schedule”. Call a Lancia Dealership

for doubts regarding engine oil and

air cleaner replacement. 

IMPORTANT - Pollen filter

It is advisable to replace the filtering

element more frequently if the car is

used in dusty or very polluted places.

Specifically, replace if a lower air flow

into the passenger compartment is

found.

IMPORTANT - Diesel filter

Using diesel not complying with Eu-

ropean Specification EN590 may lead

to the need to replace the diesel fuel

filter more frequently than shown in

the “Service Schedule”.

IMPORTANT - Battery

Check the battery charge once a year,

preferably before the beginning to

winter, to prevent freezing of the elec-

trolyte.

Perform this inspection more fre-

quently if the car is mainly used for

short distances or if electrical devices

running with the key off are installed,

particularly after-market. Check the

battery level (electrolyte) more fre-

quently than shown on the “Service

Schedule” if the car is used in hot cli-

mates or in particularly demanding

conditions.

Take the car to a Lancia
Dealership for servicing.
Make sure you have the
right equipment, genuine

Lancia spare parts and consumables
for ordinary, minor interventions.
Do not attempt the operations if you
lack the experience.

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CHECKING THE 
LEVELS

L0D0411m

L0D0412m

fig. 1 - 1.4

8V

versions (for versions/markets, where provided)

fig. 2 - 1.4

16V

versions

Never smoke while work-
ing in the engine compart-

ment. Flammable gases may be
present. Risk of fire.

WARNING

1 Engine coolant - 2 Engine oil - 

3 Brake fluid - 4 Battery - 5 Wind-

screen/rear window washer/wiper

Be careful not to confuse the
various types of fluids
while topping up: they are
all reciprocally incompati-

ble and may severely damage your
car.

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1 Engine coolant - 2 Engine oil - 

3 Brake fluid - 4 Battery - 5 Wind-

screen/rear window washer/wiper

L0D0413m

L0D0494m

fig. 3 - 1.3 Multijet versions

fig. 4 - 1.3 Multijet 95 HP versions 

1 Engine coolant - 2 Engine oil - 

3 Brake fluid - 4 Battery - 5 Wind-

screen/rear window washer/wiper

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2

4

5

L0D0488m

fig. 5 - 1.6 Multijet versions

1 Engine coolant - 2 Engine oil - 3 Brake fluid - 4 Battery - 5 Windscreen/rear

window washer/wiper

fig. 6 -

1.4 8V versions 

(for versions/markets, where provided)

L0D0258m

ENGINE OIL fig. 6-7-8-9-10

Checking engine oil level

Check the oil level a few minutes

(about 5) after the engine has

stopped, with the car parked on level

ground.

The oil level shall be included be-

tween the MIN and MAX marks on

the dipstick . The range between the

MIN and MAX levels corresponds to

approximately 1 litre of oil.

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Proceed very carefully in-
side the engine compart-

ment when the engine is hot: risk of
burns. Remember that the fan may
start up if the engine is hot: risk of
injury. Pay attention to scarves,
ties and other loose fitting gar-
ments: they could get dragged by
the moving parts.

WARNING

Waste engine oil and oil fil-
ters contains substances
which are dangerous for the
environment. You are ad-

vised to go to a Lancia Dealership to
have the oil and filters replaced.

fig. 9 - 1.3 Multijet 95 HP 

versions

L0D0495m

fig. 8 - 1.3 Multijet versions

L0D0209m

Engine oil consumption

The maximum engine oil consump-

tion is usually 400 grams every 1000

km.

When the car is new, the engine needs

to run in, therefore the engine oil con-

sumption can only be considered sta-

bilised after the first 5000 - 6000 km.

IMPORTANT The oil consumption

depends on driving style and the con-

ditions under which the car is used.

IMPORTANT Always top up using

engine oil of the same types as that al-

ready in the engine.

fig. 7 - 1.4

16V

versions

L0D0208m

Topping up engine oil 

If the oil level is near or even under

the MIN line, add oil through the filler

to reach the MAX line. Oil level shall

never exceed the MAX line.

IMPORTANT If the engine oil level

after the check is over the MAX level,

go to a Lancia Dealership to have the

correct level restored.

IMPORTANT After adding or chang-

ing the oil, let the engine turn over for

a few seconds and wait a few minutes

after turning it off before you check

the level.

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ENGINE COOLANT fig. 11-12

The coolant level must be checked

when the engine is cold and must be

between the MIN and MAX lines on

the vessel.

If the level is so, slowly pour a mixture of

demineralised water and PETRONAS

LUBRICANTS PARAFLU

UP

in a 50-50

proportion.

A 50-50 mixture of PARAFLU

UP

and

distilled water gives freeze protection

to 35°C.

IMPORTANT Do not remove the cap

from the vessel when the engine is

very hot: risk of burns.

fig. 11 - 1.4

8V

versions

(for versions/markets, 

where provided) and 1.4 

16V

L0D0210m

fig. 12 - 1.3 Multijet 

and 1.6 Multijet versions

L0D0211m

When the vehicle is used under par-

ticularly harsh weather conditions, we

recommend using a 60-40 mixture of

PARAFLU

UP

and demineralised wa-

ter.

PARAFLU

UP

antifreeze is

used in the engine cooling

system. Use fluid of the same type
contained in the cooling system for
top-ups. PARAFLU

UP

may not be

mixed with other types of fluids. If
this accidentally occurs, do not start
the engine and contact a Lancia
Dealership.

WARNING

The engine cooling system
is pressurized. If required,

replace the cap with an original
spare part so as not to compromise
system efficiency.

WARNING

fig. 10 - 1.6 Multijet versions

L0D0489m

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BRAKE FLUID fig. 14

Release cap: check that the liquid

contained in the tank is at the maxi-

mum level.

Fluid level in the reservoir must not

exceed the MAX mark.

Use the brake fluid shown in the

“Fluids and lubricants” table (see

“Technical Specifications”).

NOTE Carefully clean the cap of

reservoir A and the surrounding sur-

face.

When opening the cap, make sure

that no dirt gets into the reservoir.

For topping up always use a funnel

with built-in filter (mesh smaller than

or equal to 0.12 mm).

IMPORTANT Brake fluid is hygro-

scopic (i.e. it absorbs moisture). For

this reason, if the car is mainly used

in areas with a high degree of atmos-

pheric humidity, the fluid should be

replaced at more frequent intervals

than specified in the “Service sched-

ule”.

fig. 14

L0D0213m

Do not travel with the
windscreen washing reser-

voir empty: the action of the wind-
screen washer is essential for im-
proving visibility.

WARNING

Some commercial addi-
tives for windscreen wash-

ing are flammable. The engine
compartment contains hot parts
which could start a fire if they
come into contact.

WARNING

WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW 
WASHER FLUID fig. 13

To add fluid, lift the cap A and pour

in a mixture of water and TUTELA

PROFESSIONAL SC35 fluid in the

following proportions:
❒ 30%  of TUTELA PROFESSIONAL

SC35 and 70% water in summer.

❒ 50% of TUTELA PROFESSIONAL

SC35 and 50% water in summer.

Use TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC35

neat at temperatures lower than 20°C.

Check level through the reservoir.

fig. 13

L0D0212m

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Prevent brake fluid which
is highly corrosive from
coming into contact with
painted parts. Should this

occur, immediately wash with wa-
ter.

Brake fluid is poisonous
and highly corrosive. In

the case of accidental contact, wash
the parts with water and mild soap
and rinse with plenty of water.
Call a doctor immediately if swal-
lowed.

WARNING

Symbol

π

on the contain

indicates a synthetic brake

fluid, which is different from a
mineral fluid. Use of a mineral
type fluid will damage the special
rubber seals of the braking system
beyond repair.

WARNING

FUEL FILTER 
(green filter)

DRAINING CONDENSATION
(Multijet versions)

The presence of water in
the feeding circuit may

cause severe damage to the injec-
tion system and irregular engine
operation. If the warning lights 

c

on the cluster lights up or a mes-
sage appears on the reconfigurable
multifunctional display (some ver-
sions), contact a Lancia Dealership
to have the system bled. Water may
have been introduced in the tank if
this appears immediately after re-
fuelling: in this case, stop the en-
gine immediately and contact a
Lancia Dealership.

WARNING

CHECKING CHARGE 
AND ELECTROLYTE LEVEL

The operations must be carried out as

described in this Owner’s Handbook

only by specialised personnel.

Topping must be carried out by spe-

cialised personnel at a Lancia Dealer-

ship.

Battery liquid is poisonous
and corrosive. Avoid con-

tact with the skin and eyes. Keep
naked flames and sources of
sparks away from the battery: risk
of explosion and fire. 

WARNING

BATTERY

The battery is of the low maintenance

type and the electrolyte does not need

to be topped up with distilled water in

normal conditions of use.

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Running the battery with
an excessively low liquid

level will damage the battery be-
yond repair and even cause an ex-
plosion.

WARNING

CHANGING THE BATTERY

If required, replace the battery with a

genuine spare part having the same

specifications.

If a battery with different specifica-

tions is fitted, the service intervals

given in the “Service schedule” in this

section will no longer apply.

Follow the battery manufacturer’s in-

structions for maintenance.

Batteries contain very dan-

gerous substances for the
environment. You are rec-
ommended to go to a Lan-

cia Dealership to have the battery
replaced where the old battery will
be disposed of respecting both the
environment and the laws in force.

Incorrect assembly of elec-
tric and electronic devices
may cause severe damage
to your car. Go to a Lancia

Dealership if you want to install ac-
cessories (alarms, mobile phone,
etc.): they will suggest the most suit-
able devices and advise you if a
higher capacity battery needs to be
installed.

USEFUL ADVICE FOR
LENGTHENING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY

To avoid draining your battery and

lengthen its life, observe the following

indications:
❒ when the car is parked, make sure

that the doors, bonnet and tailgate

are closed properly to make sure

that the lights inside the passenger

compartment go out;

❒ switch off all lights inside the vehi-

cle: the car is however equipped

with a system which switches all in-

ternal lights off automatically;

❒ do not keep devices (e.g. sound sys-

tem, hazard lights, etc.) on for a

long time with the engine off;

❒ before performing any operation on

the electrical system, disconnect the

battery negative cable;

❒ battery terminals shall always be

perfectly tightened.

If the car is left for long
periods in very cold envi-

ronments, remove the battery and
store it in a warm place to prevent
freezing.

WARNING

Always wear the proper
protective eyewear when

working on the battery or near it.

WARNING

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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 sul-

phation leading to a reduction in

cranking power. 

The battery will also be more at risk

of freezing (e.g. already at -10°C).

In case of prolonged halt, refer to the

“Storing the car” paragraph in the

“Starting and driving” chapter.

If after buying the car, you want to in-

stall electric accessories which require

permanent electric supply (alarm,

etc.) contact Lancia Dealership whose

qualified personnel, in addition to

suggesting the most suitable devices

from Lineaccessori Lancia, will eval-

uate 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 bat-

tery.

Since these devices continue absorb-

ing energy even when the ignition key

is off, they gradually run down the

battery.

WHEELS AND
TYRES

Check the pressure of each type, in-

cluding the spare, approximately once

every two weeks and before starting a

long journey: this check must be per-

formed with the tyre rested and cold.

It is normal for pressure to increase

when the car is used. For the correct

tyre inflation pressure, see “Wheels”

in “Technical specifications” section.

Incorrect pressure causes abnormal

tyre wear fig. 15:

A: normal pressure: evenly worn

tread.

B: low pressure: tread particularly

worn on the edges.

C: excessive pressure: tread particu-

larly worn in the middle.

The tyres must be replaced when the

tread is less than 1.6 mm thick. In all

cases, follow the laws in force in the

country where you are driving.

IMPORTANT NOTES
❒ Avoid braking suddenly, burning

starts and violent knocks against

the curb, potholes or other obsta-

cles if possible. Long distances on

rough roads may damage the tyres;

❒ check the tyres regularly for cuts on

the sides, swelling or irregular tread

wear. Go to a Lancia Dealership if

required.

❒ Do not overload your vehicle: this

may cause serious damage to

wheels and tyres;

❒ if a tyre is punctured, stop the ve-

hicle immediately and charge it to

avoid damage to the tyre, the rim,

suspensions and steering system;

fig. 15

L0D0216m

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❒ a tyre will age even if it is not used

much. Cracks in the tread and on

the sidewalls are a sign of ageing.

Have the tyres checked by spe-

cialised personnel if they have been

fitted for longer than 6 years. Re-

member to check the spare wheel

very carefully;

❒ In case of replacement, always fit

new tyres, avoiding those with an

unknown origin.

❒ If a tyre is replaced, 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 not

to reverse the direction of rotation.

Remember that the road
holding qualities of your

car also depends on the correct in-
flation pressure of the tyres.

WARNING

Excessively low pressure
will cause overheating of

the tyre and may cause severe tyre
damage.

WARNING

Do not exchange the tyres
from the left to the right of

the car and vice versa.

WARNING

Do not repaint alloy wheel
rims at temperatures

higher than 150°C. The mechani-
cal features of the wheels could be
compromised.

WARNING

RUBBER HOSES

Carefully follow the information con-

tained in the “Service schedule” in

this section for maintenance of brake

system and fuel feed rubber hoses. 

Ozone, high temperatures and pro-

longed lack of fluid in the system may

cause hardening and cracking of the

hoses, with possible leaks. Careful in-

spections are therefore necessary.

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WINDSCREEN/REAR
WINDOW
WIPER/WASHER

BLADES

Periodically clean the rubber part us-

ing special products; TUTELA PRO-

FESSIONAL SC 35 is recommended. 

Replace the blades if the rubber edge

is deformed or worn. In all cases, it is

advisable to replace them approxi-

mately once a year.

A few simple precautions can reduce

the possibility of damage to the

blades:
❒ make sure that the rubber part is

not stuck to the windscreen at sub-

zero temperatures. Use an an-

tifreeze product to release it if re-

quired.

❒ remove the snow from the win-

dow: this will avoid overstressing

the electrical motor in addition to

protecting the blades;

❒ do not operate the windscreen and

rear window wipers on dry glass.

Driving with worn wiper
blades is a serious hazard,

because visibility is reduced in bad
weather. 

WARNING

How to insert the blade:
❒ insert the pin C in the hole in the

middle of the blade B;

❒ refit the arm with the blade on the

windscreen.

Replacing the rear window 
blade fig. 17

Proceed as follows:
❒ lift the cover A and remove the

arm from the car, loosen the nut

B which fastens it to the rotating

pin;

❒ position the new arm correct and

tighten the nut;

❒ lower the cover.

fig. 16

L0D0452m

fig. 17

L0D0218m

Replacing the windscreen wiper
blades fig. 16

How to remove the blade:
❒ raise the windscreen wiper arm A

from the windscreen;

❒ turn blade B 90° around pin C, lo-

cated at the end of the wiper arm;

❒ remove the blade from pin C.

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SPRAY NOZZLES

Windscreen washer fig. 18

If there is no jet of fluid, firstly check

that there is fluid in the reservoir: see

“Checking fluid levels” in this sec-

tion).

Then check that the nozzle holes are

not clogged, if necessary using a nee-

dle.

The front window nozzle do not need

to be adjusted. The liquid is atomised

over a predetermined area of the

windscreen.

Rear window washer fig. 19

The rear window nozzle do not need

to be adjusted. The liquid is atomised

over a predetermined area of the rear

window.

The nozzle is arranged on the upper

part of the tailgate.

BODYWORK

PROTECTION FROM
ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS

The main causes of corrosion are the

following:
❒ atmospheric pollution;
❒ salty air and humidity (coastal ar-

eas, or hot humid climates);

❒ seasonal environment conditions.
Not to be underestimated is also the

abrasive action of wind-borne atmos-

pheric dust and sand and mud and

gravel raised by other cars.

On your vehicle, Lancia has imple-

mented the best manufacturing tech-

nologies to effectively protect the

bodywork against corrosion.

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TECHNICAL

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INDEX

DASHBOARD

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SAFETY

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EMERGENCY

MAINTENANCE

AND CARE

These include:
❒ painting products and systems

which give the car particular re-

sistance to corrosion and abrasion;

❒

use of galvanised (or pretreated)

steel sheets, with high resistance

to corrosion;

❒ spraying of plastic parts with a pro-

tective function in the more ex-

posed points: under door, inner

wing parts, edges, etc.;

❒ boxed parts are designed to pre-

vent condensation and pooling of

water which can cause corrosion

from the inside.

BODY AND UNDERBODY 
WARRANTY

Your car 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 Lancia Warranty

Booklet.

ADVICE FOR PRESERVING THE
BODYWORK

Paint

Paintwork does not only serve an aes-

thetic purpose, but also protects the

underlying sheet metal.

Touch up abrasions and scratches im-

mediately to prevent the formation of

rust. Only use genuine spare paint

products for touch-ups (see “Body-

work paint identification plate” in the

“Technical Specifications” section).

Normal maintenance of paintwork

consists in washing the car: the fre-

quency depends on the conditions and

environment where the car is used.

For example, it is advisable to wash

the car more often in areas with a

high environmental pollution or on

roads sprinkled with salt.