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If the failure is signalled when the
engine is started, it means that the
electronic control unit had stored it
previously, before stopping the
engine. Even in this case, go to a
Lancia Dealershipto have the
automatic gearbox checked.
When driving with auto-
matic gearbox faulty,
drive carefully consider-
ing the limited car efficiency in
terms of acceleration and speed.
In addition, when driving with
automatic gearbox faulty, the
reverse block might not be oper-
ating: for this reason it is
absolutely necessary to move the
lever to position R while the car
is moving.SOUND SIGNAL
A buzzer will sound in the follow-
ing conditions:
– for about 15 seconds when the
driver’s door is opened while the
engine is running or not and the gear
lever has a position different from P
– for about 15 seconds when the
engine is turned off and the gear
lever has a position different from P
– for about 4 seconds when the
gear lever is shifted to R(reverse)
– with the manual sequential oper-
ation on, when the selected gear is
not accepted by the electronic con-
trol unit (e.g. since it might generate
a runaway speed rate). BUMP STARTING
Never bump starting the engine (by
pushing, towing, etc.). In an emer-
gency, when the battery is flat, start
the engine with the appropriate
emergency battery according to the
instructions contained in chapter “In
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To make ESP, ASR and
ABS systems work prop-
erly, the tyres must
absolutely be of the same brand
and type on all wheels, in perfect
conditions and, above all, of type,
brand and size specified. stantly changed and controlled in
the attempt to keep the driver’s
direction.
The ESP system considerably
increases the car safety in several
critical conditions and it is particu-
larly useful during overtaking, when
the grip conditions on the road bed
change.ASR FUNCTION (ANTISLIP
REGULATION)
General
The ASR function is part of the
ESP system and it checks the car
drive, taking action every time one
or both driving wheels slip, thus pre-
venting car instability and tyre wear.
On the basis of slipping conditions,
two different check systems are acti-
vated:
– if slipping affects both driving
wheels, as a result of the excessive
force transmitted, the ASR function
reduces the power supplied by the
engine;
– if slipping affects only one of the
driving wheels, the ASR function
automatically brakes the slipping
wheel, with an effect similar to the
self-locking differential.The action of the ASR function is
particularly useful in the following
conditions:
– internal wheel slipping when cor-
nering due to load dynamic varia-
tions and excessive acceleration;
– excessive power supplied to
wheels according to the road bed;
– acceleration on slippery ground,
covered with snow or ice;
– in case of grip loss on wet ground
(aquaplaning).
ASR function activation
The ASR function is activated
automatically whenever the engine
is started.
During driving it is possible to dis-
engage and engage this function by
pressing button A(fig. 142) on the
central console.
When the ASR function is on, sym-
bol Vis lighted on the multifunc-
tion display together with the mes-
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The following table summarizes warning light indications according to the different operating conditions.
Operating or failure conditions
Engine start up (key turned to MAR)
Driving in
normal
conditions
Driving inconditions which
might lead to
slipping
ASR fault
ESP fault
System condition
Warning light check
ASR on
ESP on
ASR off
ESP on
ASR active
ESP active
ASR off
ESP active
ASR and ESP off
ASR on
ESP off ASR on
ASR off
manually
ASR on
ASR off
manuallyASR button warning light
On for about 3 seconds
Off
On
Off
On
On
OffESP warning light on
instrument panel
On for about 4 seconds
Off
Off
Flashing
Flashing
On
On
INITIALISING THE ESP SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT
Whenever the battery is electrically connected again or it is reloaded after being completely flat or after replacing one of
the protection fuses, to restore the correct operation of the ESP system, of the door locking, and of the air conditioning, it
is necessary to perform the initialisation operations contained in the paragraph “If battery is to be disconnected” in the chap-
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The driver will be warned by a spe-
cial display message when the system
is deactivated because the lens is
dirty.In this case, clean the sensor protec-
tion lens, shown in fig. 150with a wet
cloth; do not use dry, rough or hard
cloths. Should the dirty lens message
stay on after cleaning, contact a Lan-
cia Dealership.
If the Radar Cruise Con-
trol went off due to exces-
sive lens dirt, when
restarting the car a few km shall
be covered before switching the
system on again in order to let the
system check if previous condi-
tions (causing Radar Cruise Con-
trol turn off) have been removed.The sensor is built into
the front bumper: impacts
can therefore damage it.
IMPORTANTFailure to one of the
safety systems connected to the Radar
Cruise Control (ABS or ESP system)
will cause Radar Cruise Control fail-
ure indication.
The Radar Cruise Control
should be switched on
only when road and traffic
conditions allow the driver to drive
safely, that is, when the road is
straight and the surface is not slip-
pery, when the car is driven on a
freeway or motorway, and when
traffic flows smoothly. Do not use
the device when driving in urban
areas or when traffic is heavy.
fig. 154
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Obstacles placed in side areas are
detected at a distance of less than
0.6 m.
Rear sensors are automatically
switched on by removing the trailer
cable plug.FAULT INDICATIONS
The system control unit checks all
the system components every time
the ignition key is turned to MAR.
Then, the sensors and their respec-
tive electrical connections are con-
stantly monitored during system
operation.
Parking assist system faults are sig-
nalled by the lighting of symbol t
on the multifunction display, togeth-
er with message “PARKING SEN-
SOR FAULT”.
In case of fault signals, stop the
car, shut the engine off, then try to
clean the sensors, making sure that
you are not close to ultrasound-
emitting sources (e.g. truck air
brakes or pneumatic hammers). If
the cause of the operation anomaly
has been remedied, the system fully
resumes its functions and the fault
symbol on the multifunction display
goes out, together with its respective
warning message. Rear sensors are auto-
matically switched off
when the trailer’s electric
cable plug is inserted into the car
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If, on the contrary, the warning
lamp remains on, go to a Lancia
Dealership to have the system
checked even if the system keeps on
working. In fact, if the fault detected
by the control unit does not affect
the operation of the system, the lat-
ter keeps on working and the mal-
function is stored in the memory so
as to be detected by the Lancia
Dealership during a subsequent
check.
GENERAL NOTES
When parking your car, always pay
the greatest attention to the obsta-
cles that could be situated above or
below the sensors. In fact, objects
situated at close range in the car’s
front or rear parts could, under cer-
tain circumstances, not be detected
by the system and, therefore, dam-
age your car or be damaged them-
selves.Moreover, signals sent by the sen-
sors can be altered by damaged sen-
sors, by accumulation of dirt, snow
or ice on the sensors, or by ultra-
sound systems (e.g. truck air brakes
or pneumatic hammers) being oper-
ated nearby.INTERIOR
EQUIPMENT
FRONT CEILING LIGHT
(fig. 159)
This ceiling light includes a central
light and two courtesy lights.
To switch the central light on man-
ually, press button A; to switch it
off, press the same button again.
The light will light up and go out
gradually. If the ceiling light has
been switched on by means of the
button, it will automatically go out
after about 15 minutes after the
engine has been shut off (by turning
key to STOP).
fig. 159
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INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC/
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Electric/electronic devices installed
after buying the car or in aftermarket
shall bear the and marking:
Fiat Auto S.p.A. authorizes the in-
stallation of transceivers provided that
installation is carried out at a special-
ized shop, workmanlike performed
and in compliance with manufac-
turer's specifications.
IMPORTANTInstallation of devices
resulting in modifications of car char-
acteristics may cause driving license
seizing by traffic agents and also the
lapse of the warranty as concerns de-
fects due to the abovementioned mod-
ification or traceable back to it di-
rectly or indirectly.
Fiat Auto S.p.A. declines all respon-
sibility for damages caused by the in-
stallation of non-genuine accessories
or not recommended by Fiat Auto
S.p.A. and installed not in compliance
with the specified requirements. ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY
THE USER
If after buying the car, you decide
to install electrical accessories that
require a permanent power supply
(e.g. satellite antitheft device), or
any other accessory that burden the
electric supply, contact your Lancia
Dealershipwhose qualified person-
nel, besides suggesting the most suit-
able devices belonging to the
Lineaccessori Lancia, will also eval-
uate the total electrical absorption,
checking whether the car’s electric
system is able to withstand the
required load or whether it must be
integrated with a more powerful
battery.
fig. 182
L0A0147b
fig. 183
L0A0222b
Before actuating the
sunshade, make sure that
no object is placed on the
rear parcel shelf.
MAP POCKETS (fig. 182)
(where provided)
Paper pockets are located on the
back of the front seats.
HANDLES (fig. 183)
They are placed just next to the
doors.
Each rear handle includes a clothes
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SOLAR CELL
OPERATED
SUNROOF
The sunroof is electrically con-
trolled and its operation is possible
only with the ignition key at MAR.
The sunroof can slide lenghtwise,
with various opening positions, until
it fully retracts into the special hous-
ing, or can lift at the front (by pivot-
ing) to allow passenger compart-
ment aeration.
The upper part of the sunroof
incorporates a set of solar cells that
feed the climate control system fan
at first speed when the car is parked
to reduce the temperature inside the
passenger compartment.IMPORTANTBest operation of
the fan when the car is parked is
obtained by closing completely the
windows and sunroof. Furthermore,
to check operation at first speed of
the fan, disengage air vents and set
air distribution from central dash-
board vents only before leaving the
car.
The sunroof is equipped with an
anti-trap safety system, which con-
trols the closing lenghtwise sliding as
well as pivoting.
The electronic control unit that
controls the system is able to detect
the presence of obstacles when the
roof is closing or pivoting at the rear;
in this case, the system will interrupt
the sunroof travel and immediately
reverse it for a short stretch. RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND
CELLULAR TELEPHONES
Radio transceiver equipment (e.g.:
e-tacs mobile phones, HAM radio
systems and the like) shall not be
used inside the car unless a separate
aerial is mounted outside the car.
The use of these devices inside the
passenger compartment (without
external aerial) may cause electrical
systems equipping the car to mal-
function. This could compromise car
safety in addition to constituting a
potential hazard for the passengers.
In addition, transmission and
reception of these devices may be
affected by the shielding effect of the
car body.
As concerns the use of mobile
phones (GSM, GPRS, UMTS) pro-
vided with official EC approval,
strictly comply with the instructions
given by the mobile phone manufac-
turer.