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❒will light up on the instrument
panel; wait for warning lights
Yand
mto go out. This will hap-
pen faster when the engine is
warm;
❒press the clutch pedal all the way
down 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 With the engine cold,
the accelerator must be entirely re-
leased when turning the ignition key
to position AV V.
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 at MAR,
the instrument panel warning light
Yremains lit, turn the key to STOP
and then back to MAR; if the warn-
ing lights remain on, try with the
other keys provided with the car.
Contact a Lancia Dealership if you
still cannot start the engine.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. Accelerate
smoothly;
❒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 pro-
longed cranking to indicate
a fault to the glow plug heating sys-
tem. Use the car normally if the en-
gine starts and go to a Lancia Deal-
ership as soon as possible.
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. This could
cause a flow of fuel into the
catalytic converter and damage it
beyond repair.
A quick burst on the accel-
erator before turning off the
engine serves absolutely no
practical purpose, it wastes
fuel and is damaging especially to
turbocharged engines.
IMPORTANT Never leave the ignition
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The weight of the trailer on the car’s
tow hitch will reduce the loading ca-
pacity of the car by the same amount.
Consider the weight of the car at full
load, including accessories and luggage
to make sure you do not exceed the
maximum towable weight (shown on
the log book).
Respect the speed limits specific for
each country for vehicles towing trail-
ers. In all cases, the top speed must
not exceed 100 km/h.
The ABS with which the
car may be equipped will
not control the braking system of
the trailer. Particular caution is
required on slippery roads.
WARNING
Never modify the braking
system of the car to control
the trailer brake. The trailer brak-
ing system must be fully indepen-
dent from the hydraulic system of
the car.
WARNING
INSTALLING THE TOW HOOK
The towing device should be fastened
to the body by specialised personnel
according to any additional and/or in-
tegrative information supplied by the
Manufacturer of the device.
The towing device must meet current
regulations with reference to
94/20/EC Directive and subsequent
amendments.
For any version the towing device
used must match the towable weight
of the car on which it is to be in-
stalled.
For the electric connection a unified
connector should be used which is
generally placed on a special bracket
normally fastened to the towing de-
vice, and a special ECU for external
trailer light control shall be installed
on the car. For the electric connection, 7 or 13
pin 12VDC connection is to be used
(CUNA/UNI and ISO/DIN Stan-
dards). Follow the instructions pro-
vided by the car manufacturer and/or
the tow hitch manufacturer.
An electric brake should be supplied
directly by the battery through a ca-
ble with a cross section of no less than
2.5 mm2,5.
IMPORTANT Electric brake or other
device shall be used with running en-
gine.
In addition to the electric branches,
the car’s electric system can only be
connected to the supply cable for an
electric brake and to the cable for an
internal light, though not above 15W.
For connections use the preset control
unit with battery cable no less than
2.5 mm
2.

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GENERAL WARNINGS..................................... 126
LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL ........................... 126
HANDBRAKE APPLIED.................................... 126
AIRBAG FAILURE............................................ 126
HOT ENGINE COOLANT............................... 127
LOW BATTERY CHARGE ............................... 127
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE.............................128
EXHAUSTED OIL ........................................... 128
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING SYSTEM ........................................ 129
DOOR OPEN .................................................... 129
SEAT BELT REMINDER....................................... 129
EBD FAILURE ................................................. 129
INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE....................... 129
EOBD ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
FAILURE.......................................................... 129
FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATED.. 130
ABS FAILURE .................................................. 131
FUEL RESERVE .............................................. 131
GLOW PLUGS ................................................. 131GLOW PLUG FAILURE................................... 131
WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER ................ 131
LANCIA CODE PROTECTION SYSTEM
FAILURE ......................................................... 132
REAR FOG LIGHTS ......................................... 132
GENERIC INDICATION ................................... 132
WORN BRAKE PADS ...................................... 133
OBSTRUCTED PARTICULATE TRAP ............. 133
SIDE, TAILLIGHTS AND DIPPED BEAM
HEADLIGHTS .................................................. 133
FOLLOW ME HOME ....................................... 133
FOG LIGHTS .................................................. 133
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR .......... 134
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ........ 134
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING SYSTEM ON .................................. 134
CRUISE CONTROL ........................................ 134
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS ............................. 134
POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD ................................ 134
LIMITED RANGE ............................................. 134

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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 will light up when
the system is either not working or not
available. In the case, the braking sys-
tem will work as normal without the
extra potentials offered by the ABS
system. Drive carefully and go to a
Lancia Dealership as soon as possible.
The display will show the dedicated
message.
>
FUEL RESERVE
(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 turns on when
about 6/7 litres fuel are left in the
tank.
IMPORTANT The warning light will
blink to indicate a system failure. Go
to a Lancia Dealership to have the
system checked.
K
GLOW PLUG
WARMING
(Multijet versions -
amber)
GLOW PLUG FAILURE
(Multijet versions -amber)
Glow plugs
The warning light will go on when the
key is turned to MAR. It will go out
as soon as the glow plugs have
reached a predetermined tempera-
ture. Start the engine as soon as the
warning light goes out.
IMPORTANT With hot ambient tem-
perature, warning light stays on for
very short time.
Glow plug warming failure
The warning light will blink in the
event of a failure to the glow plug
heating system. Go to a Lancia Deal-
ership 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 light cturns on when
there is water in the diesel fuel filter.
The display will show the dedicated
message.
c
The presence of water in the
feeding circuit may cause
severe damage to the injec-
tion system and irregular
engine operation. If warning light c
lights up (on some versions with the
message on the display), go to a
Lancia Dealership as soon as pos-
sible to have the system bled. Water
may have been introduced in the
tank if this appears immediately af-
ter refuelling: in this case, stop the
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FRONT FOG LIGHTS fig. 25
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Contact a Lancia Dealership to re-
place the front fog lights.
fig. 25L0D0406m
REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS
LEDs are used for the taillights and
the brake lights. Contact a Lancia
Dealership in case of faults.
To change a direction indicator bulb,
proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒turn the fastening deviceAanti-
clockwise (left flap) or clockwise
(right flap) and remove the cover;
❒disconnect the electric connector
C;
❒loosen the two fastening nuts B;
❒to remove the light cluster, pull
perpendicularly using the handle
present on the light cluster body;
❒press the bulb fastening tabs and
extract the bulb;
❒remove the bulb by pushing it
slightly and turning it anticlock-
wise;❒insert the bulb holder, making sure
that the two tabs are correctly fas-
tened; insert the light cluster inside
the housing and connect the elec-
tric connector C; fasten the two
nutsB; fasten the cover making
sure that the tabs are inserted in the
seat and turn the fastening device
Aanticlockwise (left flap) or clock-
wise (right flap) to secure it.
fig. 26L0D0187m
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BRAKE FLUID fig. 14
Release cap: check that the liquid
contained in the tank is at the maxi-
mum level.
Fluid level in the reservoir must not
exceed the MAXmark.
Use the brake fluid shown in the
“Fluids and lubricants” table (see
“Technical Specifications”).
NOTE Carefully clean the cap of
reservoir A and the surrounding sur-
face.
When opening the cap, make sure
that no dirt gets into the reservoir.
For topping up always use a funnel
with built-in filter (mesh smaller than
or equal to 0.12 mm).
IMPORTANT Brake fluid is hygro-
scopic (i.e. it absorbs moisture). For
this reason, if the car is mainly used
in areas with a high degree of atmos-
pheric humidity, the fluid should be
replaced at more frequent intervals
than specified in the “Service sched-
ule”.
fig. 14L0D0213m
Do not travel with the
windscreen washing reser-
voir empty: the action of the wind-
screen washer is essential for im-
proving visibility.
WARNING
Some commercial addi-
tives for windscreen wash-
ing are flammable. The engine
compartment contains hot parts
which could start a fire if they
come into contact.
WARNINGWINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW
WASHER FLUID fig. 13
To add fluid, lift the cap Aand pour
in a mixture of water and TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC35fluid in the
following proportions:
❒30% of TUTELA PROFESSIONAL
SC35and 70% water in summer.
❒50% of TUTELA PROFESSIONAL
SC35and 50% water in summer.
UseTUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC35
neat at temperatures lower than 20°C.
Check level through the reservoir.
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IMPORTANT A battery which is kept
at a charge of less than 50% (optical
indicator with dark colour without
green area in the middle) for any
length of time will be damaged by sul-
phation leading to a reduction in
cranking power.
The battery will also be more at risk
of freezing (e.g. already at -10°C).
In case of prolonged halt, refer to the
“Storing the car” paragraph in the
“Starting and driving” chapter.
If after buying the car, you want to in-
stall electric accessories which require
permanent electric supply (alarm,
etc.) contact Lancia Dealership whose
qualified personnel, in addition to
suggesting the most suitable devices
from Lineaccessori Lancia, will eval-
uate the overall electric absorption,
checking whether the car’s electric
system is capable of withstanding the
load required, or whether it should be
integrated with a more powerful bat-
tery.
Since these devices continue absorb-
ing energy even when the ignition key
is off, they gradually run down the
battery.WHEELS AND
TYRES
Check the pressure of each type, in-
cluding the spare, approximately once
every two weeks and before starting a
long journey: this check must be per-
formed with the tyre rested and cold.
It is normal for pressure to increase
when the car is used. For the correct
tyre inflation pressure, see “Wheels”
in “Technical specifications” section.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal
tyre wearfig. 15:
A: normal pressure: evenly worn
tread.
B: low pressure: tread particularly
worn on the edges.
C: excessive pressure: tread particu-
larly worn in the middle.
The tyres must be replaced when the
tread is less than 1.6 mm thick. In all
cases, follow the laws in force in the
country where you are driving.IMPORTANT NOTES
❒Avoid braking suddenly, burning
starts and violent knocks against
the curb, potholes or other obsta-
cles if possible. Long distances on
rough roads may damage the tyres;
❒check the tyres regularly for cuts on
the sides, swelling or irregular tread
wear. Go to a Lancia Dealership if
required.
❒Do not overload your vehicle: this
may cause serious damage to
wheels and tyres;
❒if a tyre is punctured, stop the ve-
hicle immediately and charge it to
avoid damage to the tyre, the rim,
suspensions and steering system;
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ABS (System) ........................ 85
Accessories purchased by the
owner .................................. 88
Air vents ............................... 48
Ashtray (smoker's kit) .......... 75
Automatic dual-zone climate
system.................................. 52
Battery
. - checking battery charge and
liquid level (electrolyte) ..... 177
- jump starting ..................... 137
- replacement ...................... 178
Bodywork
- maintenance ..................... 182
- version codes .................... 190
Bonnet .................................. 82
Boot ...................................... 80
Boot extension ....................... 80
Brake fluid level .................... 176
Brake lights
- bulb replacement ............. 153Brakes
- fluid level ......................... 176
- handbrake ........................ 116
- technical data ................. 193
Bulb (replacement) ............... 147
Capacities ............................. 201
Car maintenance and care ..... 165
- scheduled maintenance plan 167
Car parked ............................ 116
Car radio
- setup ................................ 87
Carrying children safely ........ 101
Ceiling light ........................... 69
Changing a wheel .................. 142
Checking fluid levels ............. 171
Child lock ............................ 19
Cigar lighter (smoker's kit) .... 75
Clutch ................................... 192
CO
2emissions ....................... 205
Control buttons display .........22-25
Cruise Control ....................... 67Dashboard ........................... 8
Dashboard and controls ........ 7
Dimensions .......................... 198
Dipped beam headlights
- bulb replacement ............. 151
- controls ............................ 62
Direction indicators ............... 63
Direction indicators
- bulb replacement ............. 152
- controls ............................ 63
Dualdrive
(electric power steering) ...... 89
Engine compartment ............. 171
Engine coolant gauge ............ 22
Engine cooling system fluid
level ................................... 174
Engine oil level ..................... 173
Engine oil
- level check ........................ 173
- technical specifications ..... 202
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