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Incorrect use of the elec-
tric windows could be
dangerous. Before and
when pressing the switches, always
make sure that passengers are not
liable to injury either directly by
the movement of the windows or
by personal effects being dragged
along or knocked by the windows.
Always remove the ignition key
when getting out of the car to make
sure that the electric windows can-
not be accidentally operated and
constitute a hazard for passengers
remaining in the car.
The door handle on the passenger
side has a button to control that par-
ticular window. IMPORTANTFor versions with
door locking/unlocking remote con-
trol, see the “Lancia CODE system -
Door lock/unlock remote control”
paragraph at the beginning of this
chapter.
IMPORTANTIf one of the doors is
not shut properly or there is a failure
in the system, the central locking fea-
ture will not work and, after some at-
tempts, the device stops working for
around two minutes. In these two min-
utes the doors can be locked or un-
locked manually without the electrical
system coming into play. After the two
minutes, the control unit is ready to
receive commands once more.
If the reason for the malfunction has
been removed, the device will start to
work properly again. If not, it will cut
out once more.ELECTRIC WINDOWS
The electric windows are controlled
by two buttons situated in the inside
handle of the driver’s door (fig. 71).
They work when the ignition key is at
MAR:
A- left window;
B- right window.
Press the switch to open the window,
and pull it up to close it: this means
the window cannot be closed acci-
dentally.
On the LX and 1.2
16VM M Nredver-
sions, if the driver’s window switch is
pressed for about one second, the win-
dow will work automatically: it will
stop when it is fully opened or closed
or when the switch is pressed again.
fig. 71
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BOOT
OPENING/CLOSING
THE TAILGATE
To open the boot from the outside,
unlock it with the ignition key A
(fig. 72).
To open it from inside the car, pull
leverA (fig. 73)at the side of the dri-
ver’s seat.
To lift the tailgate, use the grip lo-
cated between the two number plate
lights.When the tailgate is closed, it will
lock automatically, and can only be
reopened by using the key or pulling
leverA (fig. 73)inside the car.
IMPORTANTNever leave the keys
in the boot.
Use the handle situated in the inte-
rior trim of the tailgate A (fig. 74)to
lower it without getting your hands
dirty.
To close the tailgate, lower it and
press in the centre until you hear it
lock.
fig. 72
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fig. 73
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Do not work boot release
lever when the car is in
motion.
The addition of objects to
the rear parcel shelf or
tailgate (loudspeakers,
spoiler, etc.) may prevent the gas-
filled struts at the sides of the tail-
gate working properly. Items
arranged on the rear window shelf
could be thrown forwards and in-
jure passengers should you brake
sharply.
fig. 74
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When using the boot,
make sure the load you are
carrying does not exceed
the permitted weight (see the
“Technical specifications” sec-
tion). Also ensure the items in the
boot are arranged properly to pre-
vent them being thrown forward
and injurying passengers should
you brake sharply.
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4)Fold the seat back forwards to
make a flat loading surface with the
boot floor (fig. 78).
If necessary, the cushion can also be
tilted(fig. 79). Consequently, before
releasing the seat back, lift the cush-
ion as shown and tip it against the
front seat backs; the rear seat back-
rest can then be released and tilted
forwards.
To return the seat to its normal po-
sition:
1)Return the seat back to the verti-
cal position and make sure it is prop-
erly locked into place; the red strip on
the hook-up button must disappear.
fig. 77
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Removing the parcel shelf
If you wish to remove the parcel
shelf to extend the boot capacity, un-
hook the two tie-rods (one each side)
A (fig. 75)from the hooks B, then
pull the parcel shelf outwards so that
pinsCcome out.
The shelf can then be positioned be-
hind the front seats.INCREASING THE LOAD AREA
Proceed as follows:
1)Make sure that the side seat belts
A (fig. 76)have been inserted into the
corresponding bracket B.
2)Remove the rear head restraints
if required.
3)Release the seat back by pressing
buttonA (fig. 77)(one for each side)
located on the back seat back-rest
(even when a split back seat is fitted);
a red strip will appear on the short
side of the button (towards the inside
of the car) to indicate that it has been
released.
fig. 75
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fig. 76
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Heavy loads which are
not securely anchored
could seriously injure pas-
sengers in the event of an accident.
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ABS
The car is fitted with an ABS brak-
ing system that prevents the wheels
locking when braking, it exploits the
grip on the road surface holding the
car in the case of sudden braking.
The driver becomes aware of the
ABS activation through a slight throb-
bing of the brake pedal and the rele-
vant noise it makes.
This does not indicate brake mal-
functioning, it is an indication to the
driver that the ABS is operating. It is
a warning that the car is travelling at
borderline road grip and therefore the
speed should be adjusted to the type
of road surface.
The ABS is an addition to the basic
braking system; in the case of a fail-
ure it disables, leaving the braking
system in the same conditions as a ve-
hicle without ABS installed. COMPENSATION
FOR THE UPWARD SLANT
OF THE HEADLIGHT BEAMS
When the car is loaded, it “slopes”
backwards. This means that the head-
light beam rises. In this case it is nec-
essary to return it to the correct posi-
tion.
The car is fitted with an electric ad-
juster(fig. 84)situated at the side of
the handbrake:
Position0- one or two people on the
front seats.
Position1- five people.
Position2- five people + load in
luggage compartment.
Position3- driver + maximum per-
missible load all in the boot.
fig. 84
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Check the positioning of
the headlight beams every
time you change the load
to be carried.
IMPORTANTIn order that the ad-
juster operates properly, the load in
the boot must not exceed the maxi-
mum values indicated.
ADJUSTING THE BEAM
OF THE FRONT FOGLIGHTS
Ask a LANCIA Dealershipto check
and, if necessary, adjust the beam for
you.
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In the case of failure, although the
anti-locking system is no longer avail-
able, the car braking capacity is not
interfered with.
If you have never driven a car with
ABS it is advised to familiarise by
making a few preliminary trials on
slippery ground, obviously maintain-
ing safety conditions and respecting
the Highway Code of the country
where you are travelling. Before start-
ing, read carefully the notes below.
The advantage of ABS as compared
with the traditional system is that it
permits maximum manoeuvrability
even when pressing the brakes right
down on roads with poor grip, pre-
venting the wheels from locking.
However, this does not mean that
with ABS the braking distance is al-
ways reduced. For example, on soft
gravel surfaces or fresh snow on a
slippery surface the distance could in-
crease.In order to get the best out of the
anti-lock system when necessary, fol-
low these hints.
If the ABS triggers it
means that the car is
reaching the limit of ad-
herence between the tyres and the
road surface. Slow down to adapt
the speed to the road grip.
ABS exploits the avail-
able grip, but it is not able
to increase it. Therefore
drive carefully on slippery surfaces
and do not take undue risks.
If there is a system fail-
ure, indicated by warning
light>lighting up on the
instrument panel, drive slowly and
go immediately to a LANCIA Deal-
ership to have the system checked.
When braking round a bend be very
careful, even with the aid of ABS.
However, the most important advice
is the following:
When the ABS switches
on and you feel the pedal
throbbing, no not lighten
the pressure, but keep the pedal
pressed well down and do not
worry. In this way you will be able
to stop within the minimum dis-
tance possible, according to the
road surface.
Following these instructions you will
be always have the best braking con-
ditions.
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FRONT AND SIDE
AIRBAGS
FRONT AIRBAGS (fig. 85)
Description and operation
The front airbag (driver and pas-
senger) is a safety device which is im-
mediately triggered in the event of a
front impact.
It consists of an instantly inflatable
bag housed in a special compartment
located:
– in the centre of the steering wheel
on the driver’s side;
– in the dashboard on the passen-
ger’s side (larger bag).
The front airbag (driver and pas-
senger) is a device which protects the
occupants of the car during a head-on
collision of a medium-high degree.
The system was designed to protect
from injury caused by the body crash-
ing to the steering wheel or the dash-
board. IMPORTANTCars fitted with ABS
must always be fitted with the wheel
rims, tyres and brake linings of the
type and make recommended by the
Manufacturer.
The system also includes the EBD
electronic brake correction (Electronic
Brake Distributor) which, through the
control unit and the ABSsensors fur-
ther enhances the braking system.
The car is fitted with an
electronic brake distribu-
tor (EBD). If warning lights
>andxlight up simultaneously
when the engine is running, this
indicates an EBD fault. This
means that violent braking could
cause early locking of the rear
wheels causing the car to skid.
Drive very carefully to the nearest
LANCIA Dealership to have the
system checked.
If only warning light >
switches on when the en-
gine is running, this usu-
ally indicates an ABS fault. In such
cases the braking system is still ef-
ficient, although the anti-locking
device does not function. The EBD
system may also be less efficient.
Go to a LANCIA Dealership imme-
diately, taking care not to brake
suddenly, and have the system
checked.
If the xbrake fluid low
warning light comes on,
stop the car immediately
and contact the nearest LANCIA
Dealership. Fluid leaks from the
hydraulic system, can compromise
brake system operation, both tra-
ditional systems and systems with
ABS.
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Only change the fuel filler cap with
a genuine spare part in order not to
compromise the petrol fume recovery
system.FUEL TANK CAP
Press the relief shown by the arrow
with your hand; flapA (fig. 96)will
open partially. Pull it out from rim B.
The cap is provided with a lock and
chain binding it to the body.
To open the fuel filler cap:
1)Hold the cap in position (still)
and turn the key anticlockwise.
2)Turn the cap approximately one
quarter of a turn anticlockwise and
remove it.IMPORTANTThe air-tight seal of
the cap may lead to a slight pressure
increase in the tank. A hissing sound
when the cap is removed is, therefore,
quite normal.
IMPORTANTTo prevent the key
from being lost it cannot be removed
from the cap until the cap is put back.
3)When filling, position cap Con
hookDon the flap, as shown in the
illustration.
To close the fuel filler cap:
1)The cap is provided with a bayo-
net type lock. Position the cap (with
its key) and turn it clockwise until
you hear one or more clicks.
2)Turn the key clockwise and re-
move it. Close the flap.Do not put naked flames
or lighted cigarettes near
the fuel filler hole as there
is a danger of fire. Do not bend too
close to the hole either so as not to
breathe in harmful vapours.
fig. 96
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HANDBRAKE
The handbrake lever is situated be-
tween the two front seats.
To put the handbrake on, pull it up-
wards until the vehicle is blocked;
normally four or five clicks are suffi-
cient on flat ground, whereas seven or
eight might be necessary when park-
ing on steep slopes with the vehicle
laden.
IMPORTANTIf this is not the case,
take the car to a LANCIA Dealer-
shipto have the handbrake adjusted.
When the ignition key is turned to
MARand the handbrake pulled up,
the warning lamp xwill light up on
the instrument panel.To release the handbrake:
1)Slightly lift the handbrake and
press release button A (fig. 1).
2)Keep the button pressed in and
lower the lever. Instrument panel
warning light xwill go out.
3)To prevent accidental movement
of the car, when releasing the hand-
brake, keep the foot brake depressed.PARKING
Stop the engine, engage the hand-
brake and engage a gear (first gear if
the car is faced uphill or reverse if it
is faced downhill). Leave the wheels
steered. Block the wheels with a
wedge or a stone if the car is parked
on a steep slope.
If the car is parked on a steep slope,
block the wheels with a wedge or a
stone.
Do not leave the ignition key at
MARbecause it drains the battery.
Always remove the key when you
leave the car even if it is only for a few
moments.
Do not leave children un-
supervised in the car.
fig. 1
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