2007 Lancia Musa brake

PARKING THE CAR
To park the car safely it is absolutely necessary to
press the brake pedal and to engage first gear or
reverse R and also the hand brake if the car is on a
slope; it is also absolutely necessary to wait for the
multifunction display showing the gear engaged to
go off before releasing the brake pedal.
IMPORTANT NEVER leave the car with gearbox in
neutral N.
IMPORTANT NOTES
❒With the car stopped and a gear engaged always
keep the brake pedal pressed until deciding to
move off, then release the brake pedal and
accelerate gradually;
❒during prolonged halts with the engine running it
is advisable to keep the gearbox in neutral N;
❒when the car is parked facing uphill, to safeguard
clutch efficiency do not use the accelerator to
keep the car still since clutch overheating could
damage it. Use the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal only when deciding to move off;❒use second gear only when more control is needed
for moving off manoeuvres with poor grip;
❒if, in reverse gear R, first gear is to be engaged or
vice versa, shift gear only when the car is stopped
completely and with the brake pedal pressed;
❒though highly inadvisable, if when travelling
downhill for some unexpected reason the car is
set to neutral N, when the engagement of a gear
is requested, the system automatically engages
the best gear in relation to the speed of the car to
allow the correct transmission of torque to the
wheels;
❒when travelling downhill with a gear engaged and
the accelerator released (if the car is moving),
beyond a pre-established speed, the system
engages the clutch automatically to give the car
adequate engine braking.
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TOWING TRAILERS
IMPORTANT NOTES
For towing caravans or trailers the car must be
fitted with a certified tow hook and an adequate
electric system. Installation should be carried out by
specialised personnel who release a special
document for circulation on the road.
Install any specific and/or additional rear-view
mirrors as specified by law.
Remember that when towing a trailer, steep hills are
harder to climb, the braking spaces increase and
overtaking takes longer depending on the overall
weight.Engage a low gear when driving downhill, rather
than constantly using the brake.
The weight the trailer exerts on the car tow hook
reduces by the same amount the actual vehicle
loading capacity. To make sure the maximum
towable weight is not exceeded (given in the log
book) account should be taken of the fully laden
trailer, including accessories and personal
belongings.
Do not exceed the speed limits of the country you
are driving in. In any case do not exceed 100 km/h.
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Under no circumstances should the vehicle brake system be altered to control the
trailer brake. The trailer braking system must be fully independent of the vehicle’s
hydraulic system.
WARNING
The ABS system with which the car may be fitted does not control the trailer braking
system. Great care should therefore be taken when driving on slippery road surfaces.

INSTALLING THE TOW HOOK
The towing device should be fastened to the body
by specialised personnel according to any additional
and/or integrative information supplied by the
Manufacturer of the device.
The towing device must meet current regulations
with reference to 94/20/EC Directive and
subsequent amendments.
For any version the towing device used must match
the towable weight of the vehicle on which it is to
be installed.
For the electric connection a unified connector
should be used which is generally placed on a
special bracket normally fastened to the towing
device, and a special ECU for external trailer light
control shall be installed on the car. For the electrical connection 7 or 13 pins 12VDC
connection is to be used (CUNA/UNI and ISO/DIN
Standards). Follow the instructions provided by the
car manufacturer and/or the tow hitch
manufacturer.
An electric brake should be supplied directly by the
battery through a cable with a cross section of no
less than 2.5 mm
2.
IMPORTANT Electric brake or other device shall be
used with running engine.
In addition to the electrical branches, the car’s
electric system can only be connected to the supply
cable for an electric brake and to the cable for an
internal light, though not above 15W.
For connections use a preset control unit with
battery cable no less than 2.5 mm
2.
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CAR INACTIVITY
If the car is to be left inactive for longer than a
month, the following precautions should be noted:
❒park the car in covered, dry and if possible well-
ventilated premises;
❒engage a gear;
❒check that the handbrake is not engaged;
❒disconnect battery terminals (first disconnect the
negative terminal) and check the battery charge.
This check is to be repeated every three months
when the car is left inactive. Recharge if the
optical indicator shows a dark colour without the
central green area;
❒clean and protect the painted parts using
protective wax;
❒clean and protect the shiny metal parts using
special compounds readily available;❒sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber
windscreen and rear window wiper blades and
lift them off the glass;
❒slightly open the windows;
❒cover the car with a cloth or perforated plastic
sheet. Do not use sheets of non-perforated plastic
as they do not allow moisture on the car body to
evaporate;
❒inflate tyres to +0.5 bar above the normal
specified pressure and check it at intervals;
❒if you don’t disconnect the battery from the
electric system, check its charge every month
and recharge it if the optical indicator shows a
dark colour without the central green area;
❒do not drain the engine cooling system.

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GEAR NOT AVAILABLE ....................................... 228
MANOEUVRE NOT ENABLED ............................ 229
PRESS BRAKE PEDAL – REPEAT
MANOEUVRE ....................................................... 230
ENGAGE N ........................................................... 231
REAR FOGLIGHTS .............................................. 232
FRONT FOG LIGHTS ........................................... 232
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ................ 232
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR .............. 232
SIDELIGHTS AND LOW BEAMS ......................... 233
FOLLOW ME HOME ............................................ 233
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS ................................. 233
CRUISE CONTROL .............................................. 234
POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF ICE ON THE ROAD .. 234
FUEL CUTOFF
SWITCHED ON .................................................... 235
CAR PROTECTION SYSTEM FAILURE -
LANCIA CODE ..................................................... 236
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING FAILURE............................................ 237
DIESEL FUEL FILTER SENSOR FAILURE ......... 237
GLOW PLUG WARMING FAILURE...................... 237
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE - SYSTEM
UNAVAILABLE ..................................................... 238
RAIN SENSOR FAILURE ...................................... 238 GENERAL WARNINGS ......................................... 211
LOW BRAKE FLUID............................................. 212
HANDBRAKE ON ................................................. 212
FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATED... 213
SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED............................. 213
LOW BATTERY CHARGE .................................... 214
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ............................ 214
ENGINE COOLANT FLUID HIGH
TEMPERATURE ................................................... 215
INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING .......................... 217
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING SYSTEM ............................................ 217
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED ................................. 218
FUEL RESERVE ................................................... 218
WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER ...................... 219
GLOW PLUGS ...................................................... 220
ASR - WHEEL ANTISKID SYSTEM ..................... 220
BRAKE PAD WEAR ............................................. 220
LOW TYRE PRESSURE ...................................... 221
GLOW FLAT TYRE ............................................. 222
REDUCE GEARS .................................................. 224
MANUAL MODE NOT AVAILABLE...................... 224
AUTOMATIC MODE NOT AVAILABLE ................ 225
CLUTCH OVERHEATING .................................... 226
PRESS BRAKE PEDAL – DELAYED STARTING ... 227

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EBD SYSTEM FAILURE - SYSTEM
UNAVAILABLE ..................................................... 239
EXTERNAL LIGHT FAILURE.............................. 240
BRAKE LIGHT FUSE FAILURE ........................... 242
PARKING SENSOR FAILURE ............................... 242
ANTIPINCH SYSTEM
FAILURE............................................................... 243
AIR BAG FAILURE ............................................... 244
TWILIGHT SENSOR FAILURE ............................ 245
INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE............................ 245
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE
(EOBD) ................................................................. 246
GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION........................ 247
“DUAL FUNCTION SYSTEM”
TRANSMIS. FAIL. ................................................. 248
ESP SYSTEM FAILURE -
SYSTEM NOT AVAILABLE .................................. 249
HILL HOLDER FAILURE -
SYSTEM NOT AVAILABLE .................................. 250

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Warning
light on
dialMessage on
multifunction
display
x
x
red
redLOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
Turning the ignition key to MAR the warning light on the dial turns
on, but it should go off after few seconds.
The warning light turns on (together with the message on the display,
on certain versions) when the level of the brake fluid in the reservoir
falls below the minimum level, due to possible leak in the circuit.
HANDBRAKE ON
Turning the ignition key to MAR the warning light on the dial turns
on, but it should go off after few seconds. The warning light turns on
when the handbrake is on.
IMPORTANT If the warning light
xturns on when travelling
check that the handbrake is not engaged.
If the warning light xturns on when travelling (on certain versions together with the
message on the display) stop the car immediately and contact Lancia Dealership.
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Warning
light on
dialMessage on
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GLOW PLUGS (Multijet versions)
Turning the ignition key to MAR, the warning light on the dial comes
on and goes off when glow plugs reach the preset temperature. Start
the engine immediately after warning light switching off.
IMPORTANT With high ambient temperature, warning light stays on
for very short time. amber
amber
ASR - Wheel Antiskid System (amber)
Messages are displayed when the ASR function is
activated/deactivated manually.
ASR system switching off is indicated by the switching on of the ASR
button led.
BRAKE PAD WEAR (where provided)
The warning light on the dial turns on if the front brake pads are
worn; in this case have them changed as soon as possible.
On certain versions the dedicated message is displayed.