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Average fuel consumption
This value shows the approximate average fuel con-
sumption from the start of the new mission.
Instantaneous fuel consumption
This indicates any change in fuel consumption. The value is
constantly updated. The message “- - - -” will appear on the
display if the car is parked with the engine running.
Average speed
This value shows the average speed of the car based on
the overall time elapsed since the start of the new mission.
Travel time
This value shows the time elapsed since the start of the
new mission.
Trip Reset
This resets the Trip computer settingsTRIP button fig. 8
The TRIP button is located on the right-hand lever. With
the ignition key turned to MAR, this button allows you
to view the previously described parameters and also ze-
ro them to begin a new mission:
– short press to display the different values;
– long press to reset and then start a new mission.
fig. 8L0E0007m

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THE LANCIA CODE SYSTEM
This is an electrical engine locking system which increases
protection against an attempted theft of the car. It is auto-
matically activated when the ignition key is extracted.
Each key contains an electronic device which modulates
the signal emitted during ignition by an antenna built in-
to the ignition device. This signal is the ‘password’ which
changes at each ignition and which the control unit uses
to recognise the key and allow ignition.
OPERATION
Each time the car is started by turning the ignition key
to MAR, the Lancia CODE system control unit sends an
acknowledgement code to the engine control unit to de-
activate the inhibitor.
The code is sent only if the control unit of the Lancia
CODE system has acknowledged the code received from
the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to STOP, the Lancia
CODE system deactivates the functions of the electronic
engine control unit.
If the code is not recognised correctly during ignition, the
Ywarning light (or symbol in the display) comes on.In this case turn the key to STOP and then to MAR; if
the lock persists try again with the spare set of keys. Con-
tact a Lancia Dealership if you still cannot start the en-
gine.
IMPORTANT Each key has its own code which must be
stored by the system control unit. To have new keys mem-
orised (up to a maximum number of eight keys), contact
a Lancia Dealership and be ready to present all the keys
you have at present, the CODE card, a personal identity
document and the car ownership documents. The codes
of any keys not presented during the memorising proce-
dure will be deleted. This is to prevent lost or stolen keys
from starting the engine.
Ywarning light (or symbol in the display) lit up
during driving
If the Ywarning light (or symbol in the display)
comes on, this means that the system is running a self-
diagnosis test (caused, for example, by a voltage drop).
If the Ywarning light (or symbol in the display) remains
on, contact a Lancia dealership.
The electronic components inside the key may
be damaged if the key is submitted to sharp
knocks.

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IMPORTANT The engine inhibitor function is guaranteed
by the Lancia CODE, which is automatically activated
when the ignition key is extracted from the starter de-
vice.
SWITCHING ON THE ALARM
With the doors and bonnet closed and the ignition key
either turned to STOP or removed, point the key with the
remote control towards the vehicle and press and release
button
Á.
Excluding some versions for specific markets, the system
produces an acoustic warning (beep) and enables door
locking.
Before the alarm is enabled, a self-diagnosis test is run:
if a fault is detected, the system emits another sound warn-
ing and a message is shown on the display, (see “Instru-
ment panel warning lights”).
In this case switch off the alarm by pressing
Ë, check that
all the doors, bonnet and tailgate are closed correctly; then
switch the alarm back on by pressing
Á.
If a door or the bonnet is not correctly closed, it will be ex-
cluded from the testing by the alarm system.
If the alarm produces an acoustic signal even when the
doors, bonnet and tailgate are correctly closed, a failure
has occurred in system operation. Contact a Lancia Deal-
ership.IMPORTANT Centrally locking the doors using the met-
al insert on the key does not activate the alarm.
IMPORTANT Originally, the alarm is configured in com-
pliance with the regulations existing in the different coun-
tries.
SWITCHING OFF THE ALARM
Press button
Ëon the key with the remote control.
The following operations are performed (excluding some
versions for specific markets):
the direction indicators flash twice;
two brief acoustic signals are emitted (“BEEP”);
the doors are unlocked.
IMPORTANT If the central door locking system is re-
leased using the metal insert of the key, the alarm is not
disabled.

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IGNITION SWITCH
The key can be turned to 3 different positions fig. 15:
STOP: the engine is off, the key can be extracted, the
steering is locked. Some electrical devices (e.g. car ra-
dio, central door locking system, etc.) are enabled
MAR: driving position. All electrical devices are en-
abled
AVV: engine start-up.
The ignition switch is fitted with an electronic safety sys-
tem that requires the ignition key to be turned back to
STOP if the engine will not start, before the starting op-
eration can be repeated.STEERING COLUMN LOCK
Engagement
When the key is at STOP, remove the key and turn the
steering wheel until it locks.
Disengagement
Move the steering wheel slightly as you turn the ignition
key to MAR.
IMPORTANT In some parking conditions (e.g.: wheels
turned) the effort required to move the steering wheel and
disengage the steering lock may be increased.
fig. 15L0E0107m
Never extract the key while the vehicle is
moving. The steering wheel would lock as
soon as the steering wheel is turned. This al-
so applies to when the car is towed. Under no cir-
cumstances should after-market operations be car-
ried out involving steering system or steering col-
umn modifications (e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device). This could negatively affect performance
and safety, invalidate the warranty and also re-
sult in vehicle non-compliance with type-approval
requirements.

48GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
HEAD RESTRAINTS
FRONT fig. 19
The height of the head restraints can be adjusted as fol-
lows.
Upward adjustment: raise the head restraint until you
hear it click.
Downward adjustment: press button A and lower the
head restraint.
fig. 19L0E0011m
REAR (where provided) fig. 19
Headrests can be adjusted in height:
To adjust upwards: Press button C and lift the head
restraint until the lock clicks.
To adjust downwards: press button C and lower the
head restraint.
IMPORTANT Rear seat passengers should always set the
head restraints in “fully drawn out” position.
Perform these operations only when the car
is stationary and the engine is not running.
The head restraints must be adjusted so that
they support your head and not your neck. Only then
do they fulfil their protective action. To optimise
head restraint protective action, adjust the backrest
upright and keep your head as close as possible to
the head restraint.

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STEERING WHEEL
It can be adjusted vertically (and axially).
To adjust the steering wheel, move lever fig. 20 upwards
to position 1. Adjust the steering wheel into the most suit-
able position and lock it in this position by moving the
lever to position 2.
REARVIEW MIRRORS
INTERNAL REARVIEW MIRROR fig. 21
The mirror is fitted with a safety device that causes its
release in the event of a violent crash.
It can be moved using lever A to two different positions:
normal or antiglare.
ELECTROCHROMIC INTERNAL REARVIEW
MIRROR (where provided)
Some versions provide an electrochromic mirror with au-
tomatic antiglare function. An ON/OFF button in the low-
er area of the mirror enables/disables the electrochromic
function. When the function is activated this is indicated
by the LED on the mirror lighting up.
Perform these operations only when the car
is stationary and the engine is not running.
fig. 21L0E0013mfig. 20L0E0012m

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SWITCHING ON THE CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
The system can be switched on by pressing any button;
it is, however, advisable to set the required temperature
on the display and then press the AUTO button.
The climate control system allows you to customise the
temperature (driver-side and passenger-side) with a max-
imum difference of 7°C.
The climate control system compressor only works with
the engine running and with an outdoor temperature of
above 4°C.Automatic climate control operation (AUTO
function) A-fig. 26
Press AUTO; the system will automatically adjust:
the amount of air introduced into the passenger com-
partment;
the distribution of air inside the passenger compart-
ment;
cancelling any previous manual settings.
During climate control system automatic operation the
words FULL AUTO appear on the display.
During automatic operation it is still possible to adjust the
set temperature and carry out the following operations
manually:
adjust fan speed;
select air distribution;
switch air recirculation and AQS function on/off;
switch on the climate control system compressor.
It is advisable not to use the air recircula-
tion function when the outside temperature
is low to prevent the windows from rapidly
misting up.

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Switching the climate control compressor
on/off I-fig. 26
Press button
to switch on the climate control system
compressor.
Compressor engagement
the LED on button
is lit up;
Symbol
is shown on the display.
Compressor disengagement
the LED on button
is off;
symbol
disappears from the display;
internal air recirculation is excluded;
the AQS function is disabled.
With the climate control system compressor disengaged,
it is not possible to introduce air of a lower temperature
than the outside temperature into the passenger com-
partment; in this case the symbol on the display will flash.
The disengagement of the climate control compressor re-
mains in the system memory even after the engine has
been stopped. To engage the climate control compressor
press the button
once again or press AUTO: in this last
case any manual settings will be cancelled.
EXTERNAL LIGHTS
The left-hand lever operates most of the external lights.
The external lights can only be switched on when the ig-
nition key is on MAR. The instrument panel and the var-
ious controls on the dashboard will be illuminated when
the external lights are switched on.
DAYLIGHT lights (D.R.L. - Adaptive Daylight Led)
(where provided)
With the ignition key turned to MAR and the selector wheel
turned to position Othe daylight lights are automatical-
ly activated; the other lights and internal illumination re-
main off. The automatic lighting up of the daytime lights
can be switched on/off using the display menus (see “Dis-
play” section in this chapter). If the daytime lights are
switched off, when the selector wheel is turned to Ono
lights will come on.
fig. 27L0E0019m