VERY IMPORTANT
REFUELLING
Petrol engines:refuel with unleaded petrol with an octane rating (RON) of 95 or higher only.
Multijet engines:only refuel with diesel fuel conforming to the European specification EN590.
The use of other products or mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair and consequently cause lapse
of warranty in relation to 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.
Multijet engines:Turn the ignition key to MARand wait for the warning lights Yemto go out; turn
the ignition key AV Vand release it as soon as the engine starts.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperature 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 allows continuous diagnosis of the components correlated with
emissions to ensure better respect for the environment.
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TURNING THE DEVICE OFF
Turn ring A-fig. 73toOFFor the ig-
nition key to STOP. The device is au-
tomatically turned off in one of the
following cases:
❒when the brake pedal or clutch is
pressed. REDUCING THE STORED
SPEED
This can be carried out in two ways:
❒by turning the device off and then
storing a new speed;
or
❒by moving the stalk downwards
(
–) until reaching the new speed
which will be stored automatically.
Each operation of the stalk will cor-
respond to a slight reduction in speed
(about 1 km/h), while keeping the
stalk downwards will correspond to a
continuous speed reduction. RESTORING THE STORED
SPEED
If the device has been disengaged, for
example by pressing the brake or
clutch pedal, the memorized speed
can be reset as follows:
❒accelerate gradually until reaching
a speed approaching the stored
speed;
❒engage the gear selected when the
speed was stored (4th or 5th gear);
❒press RES B.
INCREASING THE STORED
SPEED
The stored speed can be increased
in two ways:
❒by pressing the accelerator and
then storing the new speed
reached;
or
❒by moving the stalk upwards (
+).
Each operation of the stalk will cor-
respond to a slight increase in speed
(about 1 km/h), while keeping the
stalk upwards will correspond to a
continuous speed increase.
When travelling with the
device on, never set the
gearshift lever to neutral.
WARNING
If the device is faulty, turn
ring A to OFF, check the
fuse and contact a Lancia Dealer-
ship.
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STARTING THE
ENGINE
The car is provided with an electronic
engine lock device: refer to “The Lan-
cia CODE system” paragraph in
“Dashboard and controls” if you can-
not start the engine. The engine may
be noisier during the first seconds of
operation, particularly after a long pe-
riod of inactivity. This is characteris-
tic of hydraulic tappets, the timing
system chosen for petrol engine ver-
sions to reduce the number of servic-
ing interventions and does effects nei-
ther functionality nor reliability.
STARTING PROCEDURE FOR
PETROL VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
❒apply the handbrake;
❒put the gear lever into neutral;
❒press the clutch pedal all the way
down without touching the accel-
erator;
❒turn the ignition key to AV Vand
let it go the moment the engine
starts.If the engine does not start at the first
attempt, return the ignition key to
STOPbefore repeating the attempt to
start the engine. If with the key at
MARthe instrument panel warning
lightYstays on with warning lightU, turn the key back to STOPand
then back to MAR; if the warning
light stays on, try with the other keys
provided.
It is dangerous to run the
engine in closed environ-
ments. The engine consumes oxy-
gen and engine exhaust contains
carbon dioxide, carbon oxide and
other toxic gasses.
WARNING
It is advisable not to de-
mand maximum perfor-
mance from your car (e.g.
excessive accelerations,
long distances at top rpm, excessive
intense braking, etc.) as soon as the
engine is started.
Do not leave the key in the
ignition switch in the MAR
position with the engine off
to avoid unnecessary con-
sumption of electricity which could
drain the battery.
Contact a Lancia Dealership if you
still cannot start the engine.
IMPORTANT Never leave the ignition
key to MARwhen the engine is off.
PROCEDURE FOR
MULTIJET VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
❒apply the handbrake;
❒put the gear lever into neutral;
❒turn the ignition key to MAR;
warning lights m,
UandY;
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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
key to MARwhen the engine is off.
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MECHANICAL
GEARBOX
To engage the gears, press the clutch
pedal fully and shift the gear lever
into one of the required positions (the
diagram is shown on the knob).
IMPORTANT Reverse may only be
engaged when the car is at a stand-
still. With the engine running, wait for
at least 2 seconds with the clutch
pedal fully pressed before engaging
reverse to prevent damage to the gears
and grating.
To engage 6th gear (for versions/
markets, where provided), operate the
lever by pressing it towards the right
in order to avoid engaging 4th gear by
mistake. The action is similar for
shifting from 6th gear to 5th gear.
To engage reverse Rfrom the neutral
position, lift the sliding ring A-fig. 2-
3under the knob and at the same
time move the lever rightwards and
then back (petrol versions only). For
Multijet versions, simply move the
lever rightwards and then back.
fig. 2L0D0150m
fig. 3L0D0360m
Do not drive with your
hand resting on the gear
lever, because this pressure,
even if light, over time can
wear out the gearbox inner compo-
nents.
Press the clutch pedal
fully to change gears cor-
rectly. For this reason, there must
be no obstacles on the floor under
the pedals: ensure that rubber mats
(if any) are correctly positioned,
not interfering with the pedals.
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RUNNING COSTS
Here are some suggestions which may
help you to keep the running costs of
your vehicle down and lower the
amount of toxic emissions released
into the atmosphere.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried
out in accordance with the “Service
schedule”.
Ty r e s
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 affects 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 fuel 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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Dashboard fusebox fig. 37
USERSFUSE AMPERES
Right dipped headlampF12 7.5
Left dipped headlamp/headlamp alignment corrector F13 7.5
Engine compartment fuse box relay coils, body computer F31 7.5
Rear left electric windowF33 20
Rear right electric windowF34 20
+15 Signal from switch on brake pedal for control units, reverse light/s, flow meter (MultiJet versions,
Start&Stop excluded), heater plug control unit (1.3 MultiJet EURO 5 versions), clutch control (Start&Stop),
brake servo (Start&Stop) and water sensor in diesel (*) F35 7.5
Boot unlocking F36 10
+15 Brake lights, instrument panel (*)F37 7.5
Door lock, fuel flap actuatorF38 20
+30 Radio, navigator, Blue&Me™ system, electric window control unit, tyre pressure control unit,
climate control, EOBD diagnosis socket (*)F39 10
Heated rear window F40 30
Heated electric mirrorsF41 7.5
Windscreen wiper, windscreen/rear window washer F43 30
Cigar lighter / current socket on tunnelF44 15
Heated front seatsF45 15
Luggage compartment current socketF46 15
Driver's side front electric windowF47 20
Passenger 's side front electric windowF48 20
+15 Controls on the steering wheel, lighting for sun roof controls, left and centre dashboards, rain/dusk sensor,
electric mirrors, heated front seat controls (*)F49 7.5
+15 Navigator, radio setup, Blue&Me™ system, parking sensors, tyre pressure control unit, power window
control unit, electric mirrors, climate control system knob lighting and ECO button, Cruise Control, voltage
stabiliser (Start&Stop) (*)F51 7.5
Rear window wiperF52 15
+30 Instrument panel, rear fog lamp/s (*)F53 7.5
(*) +30 = battery direct positive pole (not ignition switch)
+15 = positive pole ignition switch
Modifications or repairs to the fuel feed system that are not carried out properly or do not take the system’s
technical specifications into account can cause malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
(▲) Engine version for some versions/markets only
FUEL FEED
Fuelfeed
1.48V(▲)-1.416V
Multipoint sequential phased injection,
integrated with ignition,
returnless system1.3 Multijet - 1.6 Multijet
Common Rail Multijet direct injection
electronically controlled with
turbo and intercooler
TRANSMISSION
Gearbox
Clutch
Traction1.4
16V
Five forward gears plus reverse
with synchronisers for forward gears
Hydraulic control and play-less pedal
Front 1.4
8V(▲)-1.3 Multijet - 1.6 Multijet
Five forward gears plus reverse
with synchronisers for forward gears
Hydraulic control and play-less pedal
Front
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