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Environmental lights are provided as part of the cour-
tesy light; these illuminate the vehicle when the dipped
beam headlights or side lights are switched on.
IMPORTANT The courtesy light in fig. 32, for some ver-
sions, is in central rear position (electric sun roof version).
IMPORTANT Before getting out of the car, make sure that
both switches are in the central position: lights off with
doors closed in order to avoid draining the battery. In any
case, if the switch is left inadvertently in the On position,
the lights will turn off automatically 15 minutes after turn-
ing the engine off.
Courtesy light timing
To facilitate getting in/out of the car at night or with poor
lighting, 2 different timed switching on modes have been
provided.
Light timing when getting into the car
The courtesy lights will turn on as follows:
❍for about 10 seconds when the front doors are un-
locked;
❍for about 3 minutes when one of the side doors is
opened;
❍for about 10 seconds when the doors are closed.
Timing is interrupted when the ignition key is turned to
MAR.Light timing when getting out of the car
After removing the key from the ignition switch, the cour-
tesy lights will turn on as follows:
❍within 2 minutes of turning the engine off, for about
10 seconds;
❍for about 3 minutes when one of the side doors is
opened;
❍for about 10 seconds when one of the doors is closed.
❍in the event of the fuel cut-off system cutting in, the
lights remain on for approximately 15 minutes, after
which they go out automatically.
The lights go out immediately when the doors are locked
(unless the fuel cut-off system has cut in.).
fig. 33L0E0025m
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REAR COURTESY LIGHT fig. 33
Press the point indicated by the arrow to switch the lights
on/off (+ sign on the courtesy light lens cover).
The events that determine the lighting up of the front cour-
tesy light also apply to the lighting up of the rear courtesy
light.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT fig. 34
This light comes on automatically when the luggage com-
partment is opened and switches off when it is closed.
fig. 34L0E0026m
CONTROLS FOR
DUALDRIVE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
SYSTEM fig. 35
Press button A to activate the “CITY” function (see “elec-
tric power steering system”). When the function is ac-
tive, the message CITY is displayed on the instrument pan-
el. Press the button once again to deactivate the func-
tion.
SPORT FUNCTION CONTROL fig. 35
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Press button B: to activate the sports driving setting. This
is characterised by increased acceleration response and in-
creased force required at the steering wheel to obtain a
more sporty drive.
fig. 35L0E0027m
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When this function is on (see“SPORT function”), the word
SPORT appears on the display. Press the button once again
to deactivate the function and return to the standard dri-
ving mode.
fig. 36L0E0028m
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS fig. 36
These lights are switched on by pressing switch A, re-
gardless of the position of the ignition key.
Warning lights
Îand¥are lit up on the instrument pan-
el when this device is activated.. To switch off the lights,
press button A once again.
Use of the hazard warning lights is governed by the High-
way Code of the country you are in. Keep to the rules.
Emergency braking
In the event of emergency braking the hazard warning
lights come on automatically, as do the
Îand¥warn-
ing lights in the instrument panel.
The function switches off automatically when the nature
of the braking changes.
This function complies with current legislation.
On some versions, with the CITY function ac-
tivated, the SPORT function is not available.
To activate the SPORT function, deactivate the
CITY function and vice versa, because they are reci-
procally incompatible.
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FRONT FOG LIGHTS fig. 37
Press button A to activate the front fog lights. When the
front fog lights are activated the
5warning light is lit
up on the instrument panel.
The front fog lights can be activated when the dipped
beam headlights are on.
REAR FOG LIGHTS fig. 37
When the dipped beam headlights are on, these can be ac-
tivated by pressing button D.
With the lights on, the
4warning light in the instrument
panel will come on at the same time. Press the button again
to turn the lights off.
fig. 38L0E0030m
AFS ADAPTIVE LIGHTS
(Adaptive Xenon Lights) fig. 38
The adaptive lights (see “Headlights” in this chapter) are
activated automatically when the vehicle is started. In this
situation the LED (amber) on button A will remain off.
Press button A to deactivate the adaptive lights (if acti-
vated); the LED on button A will light up. To reactivate
the adaptive lights: press button A once again (LED on
button is off).
In the event of a system failure, this is indicated on the in-
strument panel by the flashing of warning light
for the
fsymbol appearing on the display along with a dedicat-
ed message (for versions/markets, where provided).
fig. 37L0E0029m
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FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
This system intervenes in the event of a collision, acti-
vating:
❍cut off of fuel supply with resultant engine shut down;
❍automatic door lock release;
❍activation of all lights inside the car.
When the system has been triggered, the message “Fuel
cut off, see handbook” is displayed.
Carefully check the car for fuel leaks, for instance in the
engine compartment, under the car or near the tank area.
Following a collision, turn the ignition key to STOP to
avoid draining the battery.To reset car operation, follow this procedure:
❍turn the ignition key to MAR;
❍activate the right-hand indicator;
❍deactivate the right-hand indicator;
❍activate the left-hand indicator;
❍deactivate the left-hand indicator;
❍activate the right-hand indicator;
❍deactivate the right-hand indicator;
❍activate the left-hand indicator;
❍deactivate the left-hand indicator;
❍turn the ignition key to STOP.
If, after a crash, you smell fuel or notice leaks
from the fuel system, do not reset the system
to avoid fire risk.
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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
OPENING THE TAILGATE
When unlocked, the tailgate can be opened from the out-
side by operating the handle fig. 55.
The tailgate can be opened at any time if car doors are un-
locked.
The key with remote control should be used to open the
tailgate.
fig. 55L0E0046m
If the luggage compartment is not closed correctly, this is
indicated by the
´warning light coming on in the in-
strument panel or the
Ricon appearing on the display
together with a dedicated message (see “Instrument pan-
el warning lights” in this chapter).
Opening the tailgate turns the luggage compartment light
on: the light automatically turns off after you close the
tailgate.
The light remains on for about 15 minutes after the key
is turned to STOP: if, during this period, a door or the tail-
gate is opened, the 15 minute timing is reset.
Open the tailgate using the key with remote control
To release the tailgate lock press R. Luggage compart-
ment opening is indicated by the double flashing of the
direction indicators; tailgate closing is indicated by sin-
gle flashing (only with the alarm switched on, where pro-
vided).
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HEADLIGHTS
BEAM DIRECTION
The correct orientation of the headlights is important for
the comfort and safety of not only the driver but all road
users. It is also a specific rule of the highway code.
The headlights must be correctly aligned to ensure the best
visibility conditions for all drivers.
Contact a Lancia Dealership to have the headlights prop-
erly adjusted.
Check beam alignment every time the load or its distrib-
ution changes.
BEAM ADJUSTMENT fig. 67
The car is fitted with an electric headlight alignment sys-
tem. This system is operational with the ignition key to
MAR and the dipped beam headlights on.
The car will tilt backwards when it is loaded, raising the
light beam.
In this case, it is necessary to adjust the beams using but-
tons A and B.
The display provides a visual indication of the position
during adjustment.Correct position depending on load
Position 0 - one or two passengers in the front seats.
Position 1 - five passengers.
Position 2 - five passengers + load in the boot.
Position 3 - driver + maximum permitted load in the lug-
gage compartment.
FRONT FOG LIGHT ALIGNMENT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Contact a Lancia Dealership to have the front fog lights
checked and properly adjusted.
fig. 67L0E0054m
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HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENT
ABROAD
The factory adjustment of the dipped beam headlights de-
pends on the country where the car is purchased. When
you travel in countries with a different driving direction,
it is necessary to cover certain areas of the headlight ac-
cording to the provisions of the Highway Code of the coun-
try you are travelling in to avoid blinding the drivers trav-
elling in the opposite direction.
ADAPTIVE LIGHTS (AFS - Adaptive Xenon Light)
This is a system linked to the Xenon headlights, which
continuously and automatically adjusts the main light
beam and adapts it to the driving conditions when cor-
nering. The system directs the light beam to improve the
illumination of the road, taking into account the vehicle
speed, the cornering angle and the speed at which the
steering wheel is turned.Activating/deactivating the system fig. 68
The adaptive lights are activated automatically when the
vehicle is started. In this situation the LED (amber) on
button A will remain off.
Press button A to deactivate the adaptive lights (if acti-
vated); the LED on button A will light up. To reactivate
the adaptive lights: press button A once again (LED on
button is off).
In the event of a system failure, an indication is provided
on the instrument panel by the flashing of warning light
for the symbol.
fappearing on the display along with
a dedicated message (for versions/markets, where pro-
vided).
fig. 68L0E0055m
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