Lancia Musa owners manual page 180

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IMPORTANT A battery which is kept WHEELS AND at a charge of less than 50% (optical indicator with dark colour without TYRES AND green area in the middle) for any CONTROLS length of time will be damaged by sul- Check the pressure of each type, in- DASHBOARD phation leading to a reduction in cranking power. cluding the spare, approximately once every two weeks and before starting a The battery will also be more at risk long journey: this check must be per- SAFETY of freezing (e.g. already at -10°C). formed with the tyre rested and cold. In case of prolonged halt, refer to the It is normal for pressure to increase L0D0216m fig. 15 when the car is used. For the correct TING “Storing the car” paragraph in the “Starting and driving” chapter. tyre inflation pressure, see “Wheels” IMPORTANT NOTES AR in “Technical specifications” section. ST AND DRIVING If after buying the car, you want to in- ❒Avoid braking suddenly, burning Incorrect pressure causes abnormal stall electric accessories which require tyre wear fig. 15: starts and violent knocks against permanent electric supply (alarm, the curb, potholes or other obsta- RNING A etc.) contact Lancia Dealership whose cles if possible. Long distances on A: normal pressure: evenly worn W LIGHTS ANDMESSAGES qualified personnel, in addition to rough roads may damage the tyres; tread. suggesting the most suitable devices ❒check the tyres regularly for cuts on from Lineaccessori Lancia, will eval- B: low pressure: tread particularly worn on the edges. the sides, swelling or irregular tread uate the overall electric absorption, wear. Go to a Lancia Dealership if IN AN checking whether the car’s electric EMERGENCY system is capable of withstanding the C: excessive pressure: tread particu- required. load required, or whether it should be larly worn in the middle. ❒Do not overload your vehicle: this integrated with a more powerful bat- The tyres must be replaced when the may cause serious damage to tery. tread is less than 1.6 mm thick. In all wheels and tyres; AND CARE Since these devices continue absorb- cases, follow the laws in force in the MAINTENANCE ing energy even when the ignition key country where you are driving. ❒if a tyre is punctured, stop the ve- is off, they gradually run down the hicle immediately and charge it to battery. avoid damage to the tyre, the rim, suspensions and steering system; TIONS TECHNICALSPECIFICA- INDEX 179

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