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FRONT AND SIDE AIR BAGS
The car is fitted with front air bags for the driver
and for the passenger, and window bags (head
protection system); upon request the car can be
fitted also with front side bags;
The front air bag (driver and passenger) has been
designed to protect the occupants in the event of
head-on crashes of medium-high severity, by
placing the cushion between the occupant and the
steering wheel or dashboard.
Front air bags are designed to protect car’s
occupants in front crashes and therefore non-
activation in other types of collisions (side
collisions, rear shunts, roll-overs, etc.) is not a
system malfunction.
In case of crash, an electronic control unit, when
required, triggers the inflation of the cushion.
The cushion immediately inflates, placing itself as a
protection between the body of the front occupants
and the structure that could cause injuries.
Immediately after, the cushion deflates.
The front air bag (driver and passenger) is not a
replacement of but complementary to the use of
belts, which should always be worn, as specified by
law in Europe and most non European countries.In case of crash, a person not wearing the seat belt
moves forward and may come into contact with the
cushion while it is still inflating. Under this
circumstance the protection offered by the air bag is
reduced.
Front air bag may not be activated in the following
situations:
❒in collisions against highly deformable objects
not affecting the vehicle front surface
(e.g. bumper collision against guard rail, etc.);
❒in case of wedging under other vehicles or
protective barriers (for example under a truck or
guard rail), the air bag is not triggered as it
offers no additional protection compared with
the seat belts, consequently it would be pointless.
Therefore, failure to come into action in the
above circumstance does not mean that the
system is not working properly.
The driver’s and passenger’s front Air bags have
been designed and calibrated to improve the
protection of a person wearing seat belts.
At its maximum inflation, its volume fills most of
the space between the dashboard and the passenger.
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SIDE AIR BAGS (Side bag - Window bag)
(where fitted)
SIDE BAGS (where fitted)
They are formed of an instantaneously-inflating cushion housed in
the back rest of front seats and their task is to increase protection of
the occupants in the event of a side crash of medium-high severity.
L0D0147m
L0D0148m
Covers for Side bag seats are available at Lineaccessori Lancia.
WINDOW BAGS (where fitted)
They are “curtain” cushions located behind the side coverings of the
roof and covered by proper finishings, studied for the head protection
to offer the best protection to the front and rear occupants in the
event of side crash, thanks to the wide cushion inflation surface.
The side air bag is not a replacement of but complementary to the use
of belts, which should always be worn, as specified by law in Europe
and most non European countries.
IMPORTANT In the event of side crash, you can obtain the best
protection by the system keeping a correct position on the seat,
allowing thus a correct window bag unfolding.
IMPORTANT The front air bags and/or side bags may be deployed if
the car is subject to heavy knocks or accidents involving the
underbody area, such as for example violent shocks against steps,
kerbs or low obstacles, falling of the car in big holes or sags in the
road.
Do not cover the back rest of front seats
with trims or covers there are not set for
the use of side bags.
WARNING
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IMPORTANT When the air bag inflates it emits a
small amount of dusts. These dusts are harmless
and is not the beginning of a fire; then the unfold
cushion surface and the car interiors can be covered
by a dusty remains: this dust can irritate skin and
eyes. In case of contact, wash yourself using neutral
soap and water.
The air bag system has a validity of 14 years as to
the pyrotechnic charge, and 10 years as to the
twisted contact. As this date approaches, contact
Lancia Dealership to have it replaced.
IMPORTANT Should an accident occur in which
any of the safety devices is activated, take the car to
a Lancia Dealership to have the devices activated
replaced and to have the system checked.All check, repair and replacement operations
concerning the air bags must only be carried out c/o
Lancia Dealership.
If you are having the car scrapped, have the air bag
system deactivated at a Lancia Dealership first. If
the car changes ownership, the new owner must be
informed of the method of use of air bags and the
above warnings and also be given this “Owner
handbook”.
IMPORTANT The triggering of pretensioners, front
air bags and front side bags is decided in a
differentiated manner. The failure to deploy one or
more of them does not mean that the system is not
working properly.
WARNINGNever rest head, arms and elbows on the door, on the windows and in the window
bag area to prevent possible injuries during the inflation phase.
WARNINGNever put head, arms and elbows out of the window.
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Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from the roof
as soon as they are no longer used. These
accessories lower air penetration and adversely
affect consumption levels. When needing to carry
particularly voluminous objects, preferably use a
trailer.
Electric devices
Use electric devices only for the amount of time
needed. Rear heated window, additional headlights,
windscreen wipers and heater fan need a
considerable amount of energy, therefore increasing
the requirement of current increases fuel
consumption (up to +25% in the urban cycle).Climate control
The air conditioner is an additional load which
greatly affects the engine leading to higher
consumption (on average up to +20%). When the
temperature outside the vehicle permits it, use the
air vents where possible.
Spoilers
The use of non-certified aerodynamic items may
adversely affect air drag and consumption levels.
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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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FUSE SUMMARY TABLE
Control box on dashboard
USERFUSE AMPERE
Right-hand dipped beam headlightF12 15
Left-hand dipped beam headlight / headlight aiming device F13 15
Reversing lights / engine compartment control box relay coils / body computer F31 7,5
+30 Driver’s / passenger’s door control units (*) F32 15
Left rear power windowF33 20
Right rear power windowF34 20
+15 Cruise control, signal from switch on brake pedal for control units (*) F35 7,5
+30 Presetting for trailer control unit, rear locks front locks with single door control unit (*) F36 20
+15 Third brake light, instrument panel, brake lights (*) F37 10
Boot unlockingF38 15
+30 EOBD diagnostic socket, sound system, navigator, tyre pressure control unit (*)F39 10
Rear heated screenF40 30
Heated door electric mirrorsF41 7,5
+15 ABS / ESP control unit (*)F42 7,5
Windscreen wiper/washerF43 30
Cigar lighter / current socket on tunnelF44 20
Heated seatsF45 15
Boot current socketF46 20
Driver’s door control unit power supply (power window, lock) F47 20
Passenger’s door control unit power supply (power window, lock) F48 20
+15 utilities (left and central dashboard control lights, electric mirrors, heated seat control
lighting, presetting for radiotelephone, navigator, rain / daylight sensors, parking sensor control unit,
sunroof control lighting) (*)F49 7,5
Airbag control unitF50 7,5
+15 Tyre pressure control unit, ECO / Sport control (*) F51 7,5
Rear screen wiper/washerF52 15
+30 Direction indicators, hazard lights, instrument panel (*) F5 10
(*) +30 = battery directive positive terminal (not under key)
+15 = positive terminal under key
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SCHEDULED SERVICING ................................... 291
SERVICE SCHEDULE .......................................... 292
ANNUAL INSPECTION SCHEDULE .................... 294
ADDITIONAL CHECKS ........................................ 294
CHECKING FLUID LEVELS ................................ 297
DIESEL FUEL FILTER (green filter) .................... 304
BATTERY .............................................................. 305
WHEELS AND TYRES ......................................... 309
RUBBER HOSES ................................................... 311
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WIPERS............ 311
BODYWORK ......................................................... 314
INTERIORS ........................................................... 317
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IMPORTANT When topping up
take care not to confuse the
various types of fluids: they are
all incompatible with one
another and could seriously
damage the car.
IMPORTANT Never smoke
while working in the engine
compartment: gas and
inflammable vapours may be
present, with the risk of fire.
L0D0206m
L0D0259m
1.416Vversions
1.48Vversions (where provided)
1 Engine coolant - 2 Engine
oil- 3 Brake fluid - 4 Battery -
5 Windscreen/rear window