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❒turn on; wait for the warning light
Yand
mto turn off (the hot-
ter the engine the shorter the time
it takes to turn off);
❒press the clutch pedal down to the
floor without touching the accel-
erator;
❒turn the ignition key to AV Vas
soon as the warning light
mturns
off. Waiting too long will waste the
work done by the glow plugs. Re-
lease the key as soon as the engine
starts.
IMPORTANT When the engine is
cold, rotating the ignition key to AV V,
the accelerator pedal must be com-
pletely released.
If the engine does not start at the first
attempt, return the ignition key to
STOP before repeating starting.
If, when the ignition key is on MAR,
the instrument panel warning light
Yremains on, turn the key to STOP
and then back to MAR; if the warning
light remains on, try with the other
keys provided with the car.
If you still cannot start the engine,
contact the Lancia Dealership.HOW TO WARM UP THE ENGINE
AFTER IT HAS JUST STARTED
(petrol and Multijet engines)
Proceed as follows:
❒drive off slowly, letting the engine
turn at medium speed. Do not ac-
celerate abruptly;
❒do not demand maximum perfor-
mance for the first few kilometres.
Wait until the engine coolant
gauge starts moving.Warning light
mwill blink
for 60 seconds after starting
or during prolonged crank-
ing to indicate a fault to the
glow plug heating system. Use the car
normally if the engine starts and con-
tact the Lancia Dealership as soon as
possible.
EMERGENCY START
If the instrument panel warning light
Ystays on steadily, you can perform
emergency start using the code on the
CODE card (see chapter “In an emer-
gency”).
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition to STOPwhile the en-
gine is idling.
IMPORTANT After a taxing drive,
you should allow the engine to “catch
its breath” before turning it off by let-
ting it idle to allow the temperature in
the engine compartment to fall.
Never jump start the engine
by pushing, towing or dri-
ving downhill. These actions
could cause the fuel to flow
into the catalytic converter and dam-
age it beyond repair.
Revving up before stopping
the engine is useless, it
causes unnecessary fuel con-
sumption and can damage
the engine, in particular engines
equipped with turbocharger.
IMPORTANT With engine off, do not
leave the key in the ignition switch on
MAR.
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RUNNING COSTS
Here are some suggestions which may
help you to keep the running costs of
your car down and lower the amount
of toxic emissions released into the at-
mosphere.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried
out in accordance with the “Service
schedule”.
Tyres
Check tyre pressure regularly at least
once every four weeks: excessively low
pressure will increase consumption
because rolling resistance will be
higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with an overloaded
boot. The weight of the car (especially
when driving in town) and its trim
greatly affect consumption and sta-
bility.Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack
from the roof after use. These acces-
sories decrease aerodynamic penetra-
tion of the car and have a negative ef-
fect on consumption. It is better to use
a trailer to transport particularly
bulky objects.
Electric devices
Use electric devices only for the
amount of time needed. Rear heated
window, additional headlights, wind-
screen wipers and heater fan need a
considerable amount of energy, there-
fore increasing the requirement of
current increases fuel consumption
(up to +25% in the urban cycle).
Climate control
The climate control system requires
higher fuel consumption (up to +20%
in average): use the air vents when the
external temperature allows to.
Spoilers
The use of non-certified aerodynamic
items may adversely affect air drag
and consumption levels.DRIVING STYLE
Starting
Do not warm the engine up with the
car standing: the engine warms up
very slowly in these conditions, in-
creasing consumption and emissions.
It is advisable to start off immediately
and slowly keeping the engine speed
down: the engine will warm up much
faster this way.
Unnecessary actions
Avoid revving up when starting at
traffic lights or before stopping the
engine. The latter action, like dou-
bling the clutch, is unnecessary and
causes increase of consumption and
pollution.
Gear selection
Use a higher gear as soon as traffic
and road conditions allow. Using a
low gear for faster acceleration will in-
crease consumption.
In the same way improper use of a
high gear increases consumption,
emissions an engine wear.
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Top speed
Fuel consumption considerably in-
creases as speed increases. Keep your
speed as even as possible, avoiding
unnecessary braking and acceleration
which cause excessive fuel consump-
tion and increase emissions.
Acceleration
Sudden acceleration has a very nega-
tive effect on consumptions and emis-
sions: accelerate gradually and do not
go over the maximum torque ratio.CONDITIONS OF USE
Cold starting
Short distances and frequent cold
start-ups will prevent the engine from
reaching optimal running tempera-
ture. Consequently, both consumption
(from +15 to +30% on urban cycle )
and emissions will increase.
Traffic and road conditions
Rather high consumption is caused by
heavy traffic, for instance when trav-
elling in a queue with frequent use of
low gears or in cities with many traf-
fic lights. Mountain and rough roads
also have a negative effect on con-
sumption.
Traffic hold-ups
During prolonged hold-ups (level
crossings) the engine should be
switched off.TOWING TRAILERS
IMPORTANT NOTES
The car must be provided with a
type-approved tow hitch and ade-
quate electrical system to tow cara-
vans or trailers. Installation must be
performed by specialised personnel
who will issue the required papers for
travelling on roads.
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 overtak-
ing takes longer depending on the
overall weight.
When driving downhill engage a low
gear, rather than constantly using the
brake.
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GENERAL WARNINGS..................................... 126
LOW BRAKE FLUID......................................... 126
HANDBRAKE ON.............................................. 126
AIRBAG FAILURE............................................ 126
HOT ENGINE COOLANT................................. 127
LOW BATTERY CHARGE................................ 127
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE .......................... 128
EXHAUSTED OIL ............................................ 128
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC
POWER STEERING FAILURE ........................ 128
INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING...................... 128
SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED ........................... 128
EBD SYSTEM FAILURE................................... 129
INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE........................ 129
EOBD ENGINE CONTROL
SYSTEM FAILURE .......................................... 129
FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATED 130
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE.................................... 130
FUEL RESERVE............................................... 130
GLOW PLUG HEATING.................................. 131
GLOW PLUG HEATING FAILURE................... 131
WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER.................. 131LANCIA CODE PROTECTION
SYSTEM FAILURE........................................... 131
REAR FOG LIGHTS.......................................... 131
GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION ................... 132
BRAKE PAD WEAR ......................................... 133
PARTICULATE TRAP CLOGGED ................... 133
TAIL LIGHTS AND LOW BEAMS..................... 133
FOLLOW ME HOME........................................ 133
FRONT FOG LIGHTS ...................................... 133
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR............ 134
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR.......... 134
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC
POWER STEERING ......................................... 134
CRUISE CONTROL .......................................... 134
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS.............................. 134
POSSIBLE ICE ON THE ROAD ........................ 134
LIMITED RANGE ............................................. 134
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Go to a Lancia Dealership as
soon as possible if the warn-
ing light
Udoes not light up
when the key is turned to
MAR or if, during car travel, the
warning light comes on either steady
or blinking (along with a message on
the display). The operation of the
warning light
Umay be checked by
the traffic police using specific de-
vices. Follow the laws in force in the
country where you are driving.
FRONT PASSENGER
AIRBAG DISABLED
(amber)
The warning light“comes
on when the front passenger’s airbag
is disabled.
With the front passenger’s airbag on,
when the ignition key is moved to
MAR, the warning light “comes on
steadily for about 4 seconds; then, it
continues to flash for 4 seconds and
finally goes off.
“
When the warning light
comes on, “it indicates
that a light failure has occurred
¬.
In addition, the airbag system auto-
matically disables the airbag on the
passenger’s side (both front and side
airbags, where provided). Contact
Lancia Dealership immediately to
have the system checked.
WARNING
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE
(amber)
When the ignition key is
moved to MAR, the warning
light turns on and should go off after
a few seconds.
The warning light lights up when the
system is either not working or not
available. In this case, the braking
system preserves its efficiency unal-
tered without, however, offering the
extra operating capacity of the ABS
system. Drive carefully and go to a
Lancia Dealership as soon as possible.
The display will show the dedicated
message.
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FUEL RESERVE (amber)
When the ignition key is
moved to MAR, the warn-
ing light turns on and should
go off after a few seconds.
The warning light turns on when
about 6 to 7 litres of fuel are left in
the tank.
IMPORTANT The warning light
flashes to indicate a system failure. Go
to a Lancia Dealership to have the
system checked.
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GLOW PLUG HEATING
(Multijet versions -
amber)
GLOW PLUG HEATING
FAILURE
(Multijet versions - amber)
Glow plug heating
The warning light goes on when the
key is turned to MAR. It goes out as
soon as the glow plugs have reached
the preset temperature. Start the en-
gine as soon as the warning light goes
out.
IMPORTANT At high ambient tem-
peratures the warning light stays on
for an extremely short time.
Glow plug heating failure
The warning light flashes in the event
of a failure in the glow plug heating
system. Go to a Lancia Dealership as
soon as possible.
The display will show the dedicated
message.
m
WATER IN DIESEL
FUEL FILTER (Multijet
versions - amber)
When the ignition key is
moved to MAR, the warning light
turns on and should go off after a few
seconds.
The warning lightcturns on when
there is water in the diesel fuel filter.
The display will show the dedicated
message.
c
The presence of water in the
supply circuit may cause se-
vere damage to the injection
system and irregular engine
operation. If the warning light cgoes
on (with the message on the display
on some versions), go to a Lancia
Dealership as soon as possible to re-
move clogging from the system.
Whenever the warning light comes on
immediately after refuelling, water
may have been introduced in the
tank. In this case, stop the engine im-
mediately and contact a Lancia Deal-
ership.
CAR PROTECTION
SYSTEM FAULT -
LANCIA CODE (amber)
Turning the key to MAR, the
warning light flashes once and then
goes off.
If the warning light stays on with the
ignition key positioned on MAR, a
failure may have occurred (see “Lan-
cia Code system” in section “Dash-
board and controls”).
IMPORTANT Simultaneous turning
on of the warning lights Uand
Yindicates a failure in the Lancia
CODE system.
If the warning light
Yflashes with
the engine running, the car is not pro-
tected by the engine inhibitor device
(see “Lancia Code system” in section
“Dashboard and controls”).
Contact Lancia Dealership to have all
the keys stored.
Y
REAR FOG LIGHTS
(amber)
The warning light comes on
when the fog lights are turned
on.
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GENERAL FAILURE
INDICATION
(amber)
The warning light turns on in
the following circumstances.
Externallight failure
The warning light comes on (on some
versions only) when a failure is de-
tected in one of the following lights:
– tail lights
– stop lights (excluding 3
rdstop)
– rear fog lights
– direction indicators
– plate lights.
The fault identified in the lights above
may be due to: one or more burnt
lamps, a blown protection fuse or in-
terruption of the electrical connection.
The display will show the dedicated
message.
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Fresh air filter clogged
(where provided)
The warning light turns on when the
particulate filter is clogged and the
driving conditions do not enable au-
tomatic activation of the regeneration
procedure.
To allow the regeneration procedure,
keep the car running until the warn-
ing light turns off.
The display will show the dedicated
message.
Engine oil pressure sensor failure
The warning light turns on when a
failure is detected in the engine oil
pressure sensor. Go to a Lancia Deal-
ership as soon as possible.Twilight/rain sensor failure
The warning light turns on when a
failure is detected in the twilight/rain
sensors. Go to a Lancia Dealership as
soon as possible.
The display will show the dedicated
message.
Fuel cut-off switch tripped
The warning light comes on when the
fuel cut-off switch trips.
The display will show the dedicated
message.
Speed limit exceeded
The display shows the dedicated mes-
sage when the car exceeds the set
speed limit (see “Multifunction Dis-
play” in section “Dashboard and con-
trols”).
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LEFT-HAND
DIRECTION INDICATOR
(green - intermittent)
The warning light turns on
when the direction indicator control
lever is moved downwards or, to-
gether with the right indicator, when
the hazard light button is pressed.
F
RIGHT-HAND
DIRECTION INDICATOR
(green - intermittent)
The warning light turns on
when the direction indicator control
lever is moved upwards or, together
with the left indicator, when the haz-
ard light button is pressed.
D
“DUALDRIVE”
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING
ACTIVATION
(symbol on display)
The “CITY” indication appears on the
display when the “Dual drive” electric
power steering system is activated by
pressing the relevant control button.
Pressing the button again causes the
“CITY” indication to go off.
CITY
CRUISE CONTROL
SYSTEM (where
provided) (green)
When the ignition key is
moved to MAR, the warning light
turns on and should go off after a few
seconds.
The warning light is lit on the display
by rotating the Cruise Control to ON.
The display will show the dedicated
message.
Ü
MAIN BEAMS (blue)
The warning light comes on
when the main beams are
turned on.
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POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD
When the external temperature
reaches or drops below 3°C, and ice
may be present on the road, the dis-
play shows the symbol
❄, a warning
message appears and the temperature
value flashes.
LIMITED RANGE
The display shows a dedicated mes-
sage to inform the driver that the car
range has dropped below 50 Km (or
30 miles), or the fuel level is inferior
to 4 litres.
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