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Ignoring the above rules

may lead to fire. 

When functioning nor-

mally, the catalytic con-

verter reaches high tem-

peratures. For this reason, do not

park the car over inflammable

material (grass, dry leaves, pine

needles, etc.): fire hazard. 

Do not allow anything to

be sprayed onto the cat-

alytic converter, lambda

sensor and exhaust pipe. 

Do not install other heat

shields and do not remove

those already fitted to the

catalytic converter and exhaust

pipe.

Never run the engine with the

spark plugs disconnected even for

testing purposes. Do not warm up

the engine by letting it idle for a

while before moving off unless the

outside temperature is very low and,

even in this case, only do so for less

than 30 seconds.

If you have trouble starting, do not

keep turning the ignition key for

long periods. Be especially careful to

avoid bump starting the car by

pushing, towing or rolling downhill:

these are all manoeuvres that can

damage the catalytic exhaust sys-

tem. Use an auxiliary battery for

start-ups only.

If the engine begins to “lose its

smoothness” when travelling, con-

tinue your journey but reduce the

demands you are making on the

engine and have the car seen at a

Lancia Dealership as soon as you

can.

When the instrument panel fuel

reserve warning light comes on, fill

up as soon as possible. A low level of

fuel can cause an uneven supply of

fuel to the engine with the inevitable

increase in the temperature of the

exhaust gas and serious damages to

the catalytic converter.