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Batteries contain sub-

stances that are very

harmful for the environ-

ment. You are advised to have the

battery changed at a Lancia

Dealership. It is properly

equipped for disposing of used

batteries in an environmentally-

friendly way that complies with

the law.

With the battery flat, or

after the interruption of

one of the protection

fuses, or if you want to disconnect

a loaded battery (e.g. for a car

stop period), before opening the

luggage compartment bonnet

carefully read and comply with

the instructions contained in the

paragraph “If battery is to be dis-

connected” in the chapter “In an

emergency”.

DUST/POLLEN

FILTER

This filter has a mechanical/elec-

trostatic air filtering action, provid-

ed that windows and doors are

closed.

Have the dust/pollen filter checked

once a year at a Lancia Dealership,

preferably at the onset of summer.

If the car is often used in dusty or

extremely polluted environments,

have the filter replaced more fre-

quently than specified in the Service

Schedule.

IMPORTANT Failure to replace

this filter can significantly reduce

climate control system effectiveness.

BATTERY

The battery is of the “Low

Maintenance” type and is fitted with

an indicator A (fig. 18) for checking

the electrolyte level and battery

charge.

Under normal condition of use top-

ping up the electrolyte with distilled

water is therefore not required. A

periodical check is however neces-

sary to make sure it is in efficient

conditions through the indicator on

the battery cover which should be

dark in colour with a green central

area.

If the indicator is a bright colour,

or dark without the green central

area, contact a Lancia Dealership.

fig. 18

L0A0164b