REFUELLING
Petrol engines:only refuel the car with unleaded
petrol with a RON of at least 95.
Diesel engines:refuel the car exclusively with diesel fuel for
motor vehicles conforming to the European specification
EN590.
The use of other products or mixtures may damage the
engine beyond repair and consequently invalidate the
warranty, depending on the damage caused.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Petrol engines:make sure that the handbrake is
engaged; set the gearshift lever to neutral; fully depress
the clutch without pressing the accelerator, then turn
the ignition key to AV Vand release it as soon as the
engine has started.
Diesel enginesturn the ignition key to MARand wait until
the warning lights go off. YThenm, turn the ignition key
toAV Vand release it as soon as the engine has started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter reaches high temperatures
during operation. Do not park on grass, dry leaves,
pine needles or other flammable material: fire risk.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The car is fitted with a system that carries out a
continuous diagnosis of the emission-related
components in order to help protect the environment.ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the car, you decide to add electrical
accessories (that may gradually drain the battery),
visit aLancia Dealership.They can calculate the
overall electrical requirement and check that the
car’s electric system can support the required load.
CODE CARD
Keep this in a safe place, not in the car. We
recommend that you always carry the electronic code
provided on the CODE card with you, in case you
need to perform an emergency start.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Correct car maintenance is essential to ensure that
the performance, safety features, environmental
friendliness and low running costs stay in tip-top
condition over the years.
THE OWNER’S MANUAL CONTAINS…
... important information and warnings on the
correct use and maintenance of your car over time as
well as safe driving tips. Particular attention should
be paid to information marked with the following
symbols:"(personal safety) #(environmental
protection) â(car integrity).
If the multifunction display shows a message reading “See
handbook”, you should refer to the section “Warning lights
and messages” in this handbook.
READ THIS CAREFULLY!
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1The failure of the warning light ¬is indi-
cated by it flashing longer than the expected
4 seconds
“, thus signalling that the front
passenger airbag is deactivated. In addition, the
airbag system automatically disables the airbag on
the passenger’s side (both front and side airbags).
In this case, the warning light
¬may not indicate
a fault in the system. Contact a Lancia Dealership
immediately to have the system checked.
Passenger-side air bag/side bags
deactivated (amber)
The
“warning light comes on when the front
passenger’s airbag and side bag are disabled. With
front passenger’s airbag on, when the ignition key is turned
to MAR the
“warning light comes on steadily for about
4 seconds, flashes for another 4 seconds and then should
go out.
“
The failure of the “warning light is indi-
cated by the
¬it coming on. In addition, the
airbag system automatically disables the
airbag on the passenger’s side (both front and side
airbags, for versions/markets, where provided).
Contact a Lancia Dealership immediately to have
the system checked.
Seat belts unfastened (red)
This warning light lights up when the car is not
moving and the driver’s seat belt is not correctly
fastened. The warning light will flash and a
buzzer will sound if the vehicle is in motion and the front
seat belts are not correctly fastened.
The S.B.R. (Seat Belt Reminder) system buzzer can only
be permanently switched off by a Lancia Dealership.
The system can be reactivated using the Set-up Menu.
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Low battery charge (red)
The warning light (or symbol in the display)
comes on when the ignition key is turned to
MAR, but it should go out as soon as the engine
has started (with the engine running at idle speed a brief
delay before going out is acceptable).
If the warning light stays on, glowing steadily or flash-
ing: contact a Lancia Dealership immediately.
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New mission
The new mission begins after:
– “manual” resetting by the user, by pressing the rele-
vant button;
– automatic resetting, when the Trip distance reaches
9999.9 km or when the Travel time reaches 99.59 (99
hours and 59 minutes);
– disconnection/reconnection of the battery.
IMPORTANT If the reset operation is carried out when
“Trip A” is being displayed, only the information associ-
ated with this function is reset.
IMPORTANT If the reset operation is carried out when
“Trip B” is being displayed, only the information associ-
ated with this function is reset.
Start trip procedure
With ignition key turned to MAR, carry out the reset op-
eration by pressing and holding down the TRIP button for
longer than 2 seconds.
Exit Trip
You can automatically exit from the TRIP function once
all the values have been displayed or by holding the SET
button down for more than 1 second.SYMBOLS
Special coloured labels have been attached near to or on
some of the components of your car. These labels bear
symbols that remind you of the precautions to be taken
with regards to that particular component.
A plate summarising these symbols can be found under
the bonnet.
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Press button B-fig. 11 only when the key is
far away from you, particularly from your
eyes and other objects that may be damaged
(e.g. clothing). Do not leave the key unattended, be-
cause someone, a child especially, may accidental-
ly press the button while handling the key .
Requesting additional remote controls
The system acknowledges up to 8 remote controls. Should
a new remote control be necessary, contact a Lancia Deal-
ership and be ready to present the CODE card, a person-
al identity document and the car’s ownership documents.
Replacing the battery of the key with remote
control fig. 12
Battery replacement:
❍press button A and bring the metal insert B to the
“open” position;
❍turn screw C to :using a small point screwdriver;
❍take out the battery case D and replace the battery E,
respecting its polarity;
❍refit the battery case D inside the key and lock it by
turning the screw C to Á.
fig. 12L0E0105m
Used batteries are harmful to the environ-
ment. They should be disposed of as specified
by law in special containers or taken to a
Lancia Dealership, which will take care of their dis-
posal.
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fig. 13L0E0106m
Replacing the remote control cover fig. 13
To replace the remote control cover, follow the procedure
shown in the diagram.ALARM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The alarm, which is provided in addition to the remote
control functions described previously, is controlled by a
receiver located under the dashboard, near the fuse box.
ALARM TRIPPING
The alarm trips in the following cases:
❍when a door, the bonnet or the tailgate is opened ille-
gally (perimeter protection);
❍when the ignition system is operated (ignition key ro-
tated to MAR);
❍when the battery cables are cut;
❍when someone is moving inside the passenger com-
partment (volume-sensing protection);
❍when the vehicle is lifted or tilted.
According to the market, when the alarm is tripped this
operates the alarm siren and direction indicators (for ap-
proximately 26 seconds). Alarm tripping and the number
of cycles depend on the sales market.
There are a maximum number of acoustic/visual cycles.
When this is reached the system returns to normal oper-
ation.
The volume sensing and anti-tilt protection can be ex-
cluded by adjusting the dedicated control on the front
courtesy light (see “volume sensing/anti-tilt protection”).
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VOLUME SENSING/ANTI-TILT PROTECTION
To guarantee the correct operation of the protection, close
the side windows and sunroof completely (for ver-
sions/markets, where provided).
If necessary this function can be excluded (e.g. when leav-
ing pets on board) by pressing button A-fig. 14, located
on the front courtesy light, before activating the alarm.
When the function is disabled, this is indicated by the LED
on the button flashing for several seconds. Any disabling
of the volume sensing/anti-tilt protection must be repeat-
ed each time the instrument panel is switched off.
BREAK IN ATTEMPT INDICATION
Any break in attempt is indicated by the
Ywarning light
(or symbol in the display) lighting up, together with a mes-
sage shown on the display (see “Instrument panel warn-
ing lights”).DISABLING THE ALARM
To permanently disable the alarm (e.g. during a lengthy
period of idleness), simply lock the vehicle by turning the
metal insert of the key with remote control in the lock.
IMPORTANT If the battery of the key with the remote
control goes flat or the system fails, the alarm can be
switched off by placing the key in the ignition switch and
turning it to MAR.
fig. 14L0E0153m
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1
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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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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