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IGNITION SWITCH
The key can be turned to 3 different positions:
❒STOP: engine off, key can be removed, steering column locked.
Certain electrical devices (e.g.: sound system, power windows…)
can work.
❒MAR: driving position. All electrical devices are powered.
❒AVV: engine starting (unstable position).
The ignition switch is fitted with a safety mechanism that, in the
event the engine is not started, turns back the ignition key to STOP
before repeating the starting operation.
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WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden to carry out whatever after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column modifications (e.g.: installation of anti-theft
Device) that could badly affect performance and safety, cause the lapse of
warranty and also result in non-compliance of the car with homologation
requirements.
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If the ignition device is tampered with (e.g.: attempted theft), have it checked over
by a Lancia Dealership.
WARNING
WARNING
When getting out of the car, always remove the key to prevent any occupants from
accidentally activating the controls. Remember to engage the handbrake. If the car is
parked on uphill slope to engage the first gear. If the car is facing downhill, engage
the reverse gear. Never leave unsupervised children in the car.
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Never remove the ignition key while the car is moving. The steering wheel would
automatically lock as soon as you try to turn it. This also applies when the car is
being towed.
WARNING
STEERING COLUMN LOCK
Engaging
When the key is to STOP remove the key and turn
the steering wheel until it locks.Disengaging
Rock the steering wheel slightly as you turn the
ignition key to MAR.
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1. Side vents - 2. Left-hand stalk - 3. Upper left oddment compartment - 4. Right-hand stalk - 5. Central
vents - 6. Instrument panel - 7. Upper right oddment compartment housing the front passenger’s airbag
deactivation switch - 8. Glove compartment - 9. Front passenger’s airbag - 10. Heating/ventilation/climate
controls - 11. Control buttons - 12. Sound system (where provided) - 13. Ignition switch - 14. Driver’s airbag -
15. Cruise Control (where provided).
DASHBOARD
The presence and the position of the instruments and warning lights may vary according to the versions.
According to Customer’s requirements the upper and lower central console can offer different solutions, as
shown in the following figures.
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MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY
(On two-line mode panel)
The “Multifunction display” shows all the useful information
necessary when driving, more particularly:
INFORMATION ON STANDARD SCREEN
❒Mileage recorder (A);
❒Clock (B);
❒Headlight aiming position display (C) (with dipped beam
headlights on).
With ignition key removed and front doors closed the display is off.
With ignition key removed, when opening one of the front doors the
display comes on showing the clock and the total km covered.
If the “Follow me home” function is on (see paragraph “Follow me
home” in this section), the display will show the time the function is
on instead of the mileage recorder indication (see figure).
INFORMATION ABOUT CAR CONDITIONS
❒Trip computer information;
❒Inertial switch operation (at event);
❒Speed limit exceeded (at event).
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MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY
(On three-line comfort panel)
The “Multifunction display” shows all the useful information
necessary when driving, more particularly:
INFORMATION ON STANDARD SCREEN
❒Date A.
❒Mileage recorder B.
❒Clock C.
❒External temperature D.
When the ignition key is removed only the time is displayed; when
opening one of the front doors the display comes on showing the
odometer indication.
INFORMATION ABOUT CAR CONDITIONS (at event)
❒Scheduled maintenance programme intervals.
❒ Trip computer information.
❒To adjust the intensity of the instrument dimmer/ menus/
instrument panel, sound system and automatic two-zone climate
control system display.
❒Display of failure/warning messages/function activation.
❒Display of the CITY mode (if selected).
❒Headlight aiming position display (with dipped beam headlights
on) E.
❒Symbol for possible ice on road.
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INITIAL CHECK
Turning the ignition key to MAR, the multifunction display shows the message “Checking”: the diagnostic
phase of all the electronic systems on the car has started. This lasts few seconds: if no faults are detected, when
the engine has started, the display shows the “Check OK” message.
See section “Warning lights and messages” if faults are found.
Is the
engine
started?YES
If no failures are
present
The “Service schedule” includes vehicle maintenance every 20,000 km (or 12,000 mi) or every year; this is shown automatically,
with the ignition key at MAR, starting from 2,000 km (or 1,240 mi) or 30 days from this deadline and it is shown again every 200
km (or 124 mi) or 3 days. For 1.3 Multijet versions, see “Care and Maintenance” in section “Service schedule to change engine oil
and filter and air cleaner. When a programmed maintenance interval (coupon) is near to come, turning the ignition key to MAR, will
display the message “Service” followed by the number of km, or days to go before car servicing. “Scheduled servicing” message is
displayed in km, miles or days according to the approaching service interval. Contact a Lancia Dealership to carry out any service
operation provided by the “Service schedule” or “Annual inspection plan”, and to reset the display.
If the display shows a failure
message, see details in section
“Warning lights and messages”.
Standard
screen display or
NO
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The “Service schedule” includes vehicle maintenance every 20,000 km (or 12,000 mi) or every year; this is shown automatically,
with the ignition key at MAR, starting from 2,000 km (or 1,240 miles) or 30 days from this deadline and it is shown again every
200 km (or 124 mi) or 3 days. For 1.3 Multijet versions, see “Care and Maintenance” in section “Service schedule” to change engine
oil and filter and air cleaner. When a programmed maintenance interval (coupon) is near to come, turning the ignition key to MAR,
will display the message “Service” followed by the number of km or days to go before car servicing. “Service” message is displayed
in km or mi or days according to the approaching service interval. Contact Lancia Dealership to carry out any service operation
provided by the “Service schedule” or “Annual inspection plan” and to reset the display.
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